Enduring Alliance

This week I'll be using the Ferret Tarot, created and self-published by Elaine Moertl. Along with it, I'll be drawing from Nature's Wisdom Oracle, created by Mindy Lighthipe and published by Schiffer Books. The cards for today are the Two of Cups and 'Sea Turtle:'

          Nose to nose and paw to paw, these two ferrets are a partnership in the making. A partnership implies that two folks join together for a common purpose or interest. But the Sea Turtle, known for its long life and lengthy migrations, suggests that endurance requires more than just being fond of one another. Unmet expectations added to a lack of open and honest communication can cause an abrupt end. An alliance doesn't mean one person takes on the role of savior while the other becomes the saved; both must shoulder responsibilities based on each person's ability and knowledge (not just their wants). These duties will naturally shift over time as age becomes a factor or as unexpected circumstances arise. A willingness to compromise on the part of each partner can bolster the original heartfelt connection.

The beginning of love is to let those we love be perfectly themselves, and not to twist them to fit our own image. Otherwise, we love only the reflection of ourselves we find in them.

— Thomas Merton