From the Victorian Romantic Tarot, the King of Pentacles; from the Dreaming in Color Deck, Withdrawal:
The earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations.
― Pope John Paul II
This elderly king knows the importance of personally checking on his kingdom. As he travels the boundaries of his realm, he looks at the health of the people, the animals and the land. He appreciates his comforts but knows they come at a cost. If the price is too high and creates an imbalance anywhere, then change is in order. Withdrawal speaks to this pulling back, of allowing all creation to rest and restore itself. We can't misuse one part without affecting the rest. As John Muir wrote, "When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe."
poor king, all that horse and nothing but a coat to carry. poor minion, no horse and all that kings crap to carry.
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