The goddess Rati, who symbolizes beauty and sensual pleasure, is depicted as the Queen of Cups. The consort of Kama, the god of love, her domain was desire and passion. She seems the opposite of the rather dour-looking RWS queen; Rati enthusiastically pursued and cultivated emotional connection. Grace is translated from the Sanskrit term adhisthana, which means blessings. Rather than a deity that bestows these gifts, they come from awakening to how things are without labels and preconceptions attached. The open heart and mind become tender, touched by the reality that we all suffer, that change and loss affect us all. Rather than creating mental separations of 'us' and 'them', we recognize our interconnection.
3/2/20 advice from an artichoke cactus
unfold the layers
that tighten and bind the heart
and your essence flies
—John Paul Lederach
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