Thimbleful of Sky

From the Alchemical Tarot Renewed, the Five of Vessels; from the Oracle of the Radiant Sun, Mars in Leo (Egotism):

Joy creates a spaciousness in the mind that allows us to hold the suffering we experience inside us and around us without becoming overwhelmed, without collapsing into helplessness or despair. It brings inspiration and vitality, dispelling confusion and fear while connecting us with life.

~James Baraz

          An earthquake has caused one vessel to spill its contents and another (possibly two) to shatter. Life shakes us all up at times, often with no fault of our own other than the consequence of being human. It's easy to focus on the sole event and forget all else, but reality is as spacious and all-encompassing as the sky. It contains a multitude of possibilities - millions more than the thimbleful of sky our mind can reduce it to. The Egotism card combines the passionate energy of Mars with the self-confidence of Leo. For those who put much stock in the results of their actions, life quakes can be a difficult pill to swallow. Pride can create a desire to blame, but in doing so, we miss the opportunity that flies away - connecting our hearts with others who have walked the same path.