I use tarot and oracle cards as tools for reflection and contemplation. Rather than divining the future, they are a way for me to look more deeply at the "now."
"The goal isn't to arrive, but to meander, to saunter, to make your life a holy wandering." ~ Rami Shapiro

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Bright and Soft Lights

From the Victorian Romantic Tarot, the Fool; from the Dreaming in Color Deck, 'Patience:'
“Make of yourself a light,”
said the Buddha,
before he died.
I think of this every morning
as the east begins
to tear off its many clouds
of darkness, to send up the first
signal — a white fan
streaked with pink and violet,
even green.
~ Mary Oliver

          Too often, I think, the Fool is portrayed as a bit of self-indulgence, rebels intent on proving how different they are, or people trying to impress others (or prove to themselves) they are a daring risk-takers. In my head, I see the Fool as unexpected wisdom in an unexpected place - an inner light that shines outward. Such light includes rays of joy, acceptance, and gratitude that reaches to embrace others, not for any selfish motive. Patience is one of those traits that seem nice to have, yet no one really wants to work too hard to acquire it. But patience can prevent something mildly irritating from turning into a dangerous rage; it can offer deep listening (rather than platitudes) that keep someone from walking off a ledge with no hope of return. Perhaps that is part of that light too. A softer light that touches others gently.

2 comments:

  1. I like The Fool. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

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