Change It Up

From the Rosetta Tarot, the Seven of Swords; from the Ascension to Paradise deck, Manakin:

          The Seven of Swords card represents futility - the failure to make any progress. This may be because:

• We don't have a well-thought-out plan (or we decide to do nothing).
• We keep repeating the same thing over and over while expecting different results.
• We get to an obstacle and go no further.
• We manipulate or intimidate but refuse to compromise or listen to other options.
• We get distracted by things that aren't relevant to what we're trying to accomplish.

The Manakin is comprised of several species, most of which have spectacular courtship rituals. Some have specialized wings that allow them to make buzzing or snapping noises. Other birds have dance moves that rival James Brown - some can even moonwalk. This species (to borrow a lyric from JB) encourages me to "Get up offa that thing" and do something different.