From the Rosetta Tarot, the Prince (Knight) of Disks; from the Day of the Dead Lenormand, the Key:
Festina lente (Make haste slowly.)
The Roman emperor Augustus often used the Latin adage above, believing that a well-trained leader should not be rash: "Better a safe commander than a bold." Coins minted in his honor had symbols of this saying, like a hare in a snail shell or a dolphin wrapped around an anchor. Augustus would definitely approve of this Prince (Air of Earth) who is thoughtful and inventive while also steady and unwavering. This card encourages us to decide today what we're hoping to achieve, plot a strategy for accomplishing it, then make haste slowly. The Key of Lenormand suggests that we have the resources and knowledge for what we want to do, but we still must put forth the effort of getting it done. As they say in 12 Step fellowships, "Easy does it, but do it."
"Easy does it, but do it." Good words.
ReplyDeleteI have more of a problem with the first part than the second. :D
Deletebut but...rash and ruthless are my keywords. Oh. maybe that's why I'm not a leader :)
ReplyDeleteI would guess that most of my worst choices and decisions came from haste rather than prudence. :)
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