The Unforeseen

From the Margarete Petersen Tarot, the Four of Flames (Wands); from the Elemental Dice, Earthquake (Darkness + Earth):

Petersen calls the Four of Flames/Wands the 'fire of shaping.' In my imagination, her description creates an image of a heated blacksmith's forge with tools and raw metal ready to be used. The resources and tools have been gathered and plans are underway. It is a time of excitement, of seeing something that has been longed for finally begin to unfold and take form. Yet Earthquake signals disruption and upheaval rather than a smooth progression. Such challenges often create frustration and a feeling of unfairness, but truthfully, don't most projects have hiccups or unforeseen challenges? Instead of setting myself up with expectations of the finish line, perhaps I could focus on what can be done along each step of the way. That would be a better way to channel any frustration instead of allowing it to erupt into unproductive anger.

Unforeseen surprises are the rule in science, not the exception. Remember: Stuff happens. 

~Leonard Susskind