The Way Forward

From the Tyldwick Tarot, the Five of Staves; from the Antiquarian Lenormand, Tree:

          The Tyldwick card shows a shield with the painting of Greek wrestlers participating in the ancient Olympic games. The object of these games was not to kill and destroy your opponent, but to best him athletically. In the same way, this card indicates we must prove ourselves by offering the best option or argument for getting something done. Yet in such competitions, it can be helpful to remember the words of Laurie H. Anderson: "You have to know what you stand for, not just what you stand against." A solution or path forward needs directions to go in, not just the roads to avoid. The Lenormand Tree card implies we should consider the roots of every person involved because everyone's knowledge, skill sets, and experience will be different. The way forward may require a combination of suggestions, not just those from one particular person.