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

Friday, March 20, 2020

Unpack Your Heart

From the Shining Tribe Tarot, the Five of Rivers (Cups); from the Animal Tiles, Deer:
          The spiral of the crane's neck symbolizes the experiences of love and loss in our lifetime. Outwardly the sun shines, but the crane's stomach feels cold and empty. When we're in that state of loss, it is natural to compare what was (love) to what is (grief). But we can easily get trapped in an eddy of sadness by refusing to see anything beyond our personal pain. The Deer showcases an impressive set of antlers; after the rutting season, testosterone will fall and the antlers will be shed. Yet when summer arrives, antlers will be grown once more. Deer reminds us that it is natural to feel heartbroken when we experience a loss, and it is normal to have an emotional ache that we should embrace. However, if we want our spirit to be rejuvenated at some point, it is necessary to accept the support of others and constantly turn our minds to what is still good and beautiful in the world. As Philip Phillips sings, "Unpack your heart."

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  1. Carolyn TindorMarch 20, 2020 at 10:06 AM

    We are all going to be in ache with loss for what 'was' The World is different and so will we be.

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    1. thesycamoretreeMarch 20, 2020 at 10:16 AM

      We can ache but we also need to accept and adapt!

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