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

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Spinning Wheels

From the Victoria Regina Tarot, the Six of Wands; from the Alchemist's Oracle, 'Chakra Love:'
          Overnall explains that the original illustration from which this card was made shows the Prince of Wales, Victoria's oldest son, leading a parade after a successful trip to India. Parades allowed the British to have a public expression of private emotions; citizens could symbolically thank each soldier. However, Edward would soon learn how fleeting victory laps might be. Though he had public approval, his reputation as a playboy would ruin his relationship with his mother. The thing about being in the public eye is that all parts of one's life suddenly become open for perusal.
          Chakras are considered spinning wheels of energy in the subtle body that affect us physically, mentally and emotionally if they are out of balance (spinning too fast or sluggishly). They are reminders of how easily we can get caught up in one area of life and ignore others. Just because something is fun doesn't mean it's a good idea to keep doing it, just as something that's not always pleasant is not always a good thing to skip. Edward's mom might have had a few thoughts on that.

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