Sowing Passion

From the John Bauer Tarot, the Queen of Wands; from the Arthur Rackham Oracle, 'Stability:'

Purpose is adaptive, in an evolutionary sense. It helps both individuals and the species to survive.

Many seem to believe that purpose arises from your special gifts and sets you apart from other people—but that’s only part of the truth. It also grows from our connection to others, which is why a crisis of purpose is often a symptom of isolation. ~Jeremy A. Smith

          This Queen's purpose is to follow her passion, which includes encouraging others to follow theirs as well. When I was younger, there was a woman whose purpose seemed to be helping others see the good in themselves; she inspired us to look for the good in others and the world too. She did this in small but constant deeds and words rather than through anything flashy that would get her noticed. I like to think that all those she nurtured are like this Queen's field of flowers - blooming and producing little seeds of their own. Stability involves staying mostly in the middle rather than going to extremes. There is an American phrase that's been around for a while: "Go big or go home." It seems to encourage extravagance in order to make a difference. But as the Stability card reminds us, small acts of kindness are more sustainable and can make just as much a difference.