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, July 28, 2020

Clean Out Our Own Houses

From the Tarot of the Masters, the King of Swords; from the Key to the Kingdom, the Four of Diamonds:


          This King makes wise decisions because of his objectivity (notice the tall chair he sits upon) and love of truth. He'd much rather see reality clearly than paint it with rainbows and fluffy bunnies. The verse assigned to the Four of Diamonds tells of a cat who won't catch mice or rats but doesn't hesitate to enjoy catnip and a goldfish or two. I'm sure if you asked him about his behavior, he'd attempt to distract you with gossip about the other cats in the kingdom. Then the King of Swords might offer up a Buddhist slogan: Don't ponder others. The habit of pointing out the deficiencies of others is just a ploy to avoid looking at our own. Even the King has a bookful.

It’s important to remember that until we straighten up our own lives, we probably won’t be that much help to anyone else. —Clancy Martin
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  1. Sharyn Mallow WoerzJuly 28, 2020 at 8:44 AM

    Or he has a tall chair, a known form of intimidation.

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    1. thesycamoretreeJuly 28, 2020 at 10:20 AM

      If he wasn't buried in a book, I might think that too. :D

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  2. Carolyn TindorJuly 28, 2020 at 6:02 PM

    Another King? Two in a row. Are they here to advise or lead you to a decision in the making?

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    1. thesycamoretreeJuly 28, 2020 at 7:04 PM

      Some helpful guidance wouldn't hurt; some days I feel like I'm treading water.

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