From the Granny Jones Australian Tarot, the Knight of Wands; from the Button Oracle, Seahorse:
The only thing we see of this adventurous Knight is the dust kicked up by the wheels of his vardo. He loves the thrill of excitement and the rush of adrenaline, but he isn't much help in the tasks of day-to-day life. As James Ricklef described him, "If he hurries in, he will probably hurry out again." Commitment doesn't jibe with a curiosity that requires being constantly stimulated by new things. The Seahorse's keyword is 'reversal;' rather than the female, the male carries the fertilized eggs in a pouch for two months. Is it possible to maintain one's adventuresome spirit while also being responsible and dependable? As the Knight of Wands matures, he might come to agree with Paulo Coelho: "Freedom is not the absence of commitments, but the ability to choose - and commit myself to - what is best for me."
Paint your wagon. Reminds me of all the weekend gardeners, planting flowers and hanging pots. Then the constant task of watering as Summer heats up and the task of watering becomes boring and soon forgotten for another intriguing weekend project.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great example! That used to be me years ago, drawn by the color and beauty but forgetting the constant care the flowers and plants would need.
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