Expect Wonders

This week I'll be using the Herbcrafter's Tarot, created through the combined efforts of Joanna Powell Colbert and Latisha Guthrie. The set is published by U.S. Games. Paired with it will be the Green Wheel Oracle, created and self-published by Danielle Barlow. Today's draws are the Adelita (Warrior)/Knight of Fire and 'Imbolc:'

          The herb associated with the Knight of Wands is cayenne, known for its fiery fruit. It has been used in spicy foods and as medicine for the treatment of aches and pains of the muscles and joints. The booklet gives it the slogan "heat erupts, then heals;" anyone who's used a cream with capsaicin (the active ingredient in these peppers) for pain will instantly understand the phrase. This Knight reminds us that while boldness contains some risks, there will also be some payoffs.
          Imbolc is a Gaelic seasonal festival that marks the beginning of Spring. It is said to mean "in the belly" referring to the stirring of seeds underground and the impending births in the animal world. It suggests excitement but also patience, a time to nourish and nurture what has not quite matured. The Knight may be impetuous, but the Maiden knows a little more time and development is needed before bold action can be taken. Get prepared, she tells us, before the real fun and excitement begin.

Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders. ~Henry David Thoreau