I use tarot and oracle cards as tools for reflection and contemplation. Rather than divining the future, they are a way for me to look more deeply at the "now."
"The goal isn't to arrive, but to meander, to saunter, to make your life a holy wandering." ~ Rami Shapiro

Saturday, March 12, 2022

Equal Parts

From the Nigel Jackson Tarot, the Knight of Staves; from the Viking Lenormand, Tower:

The Knight of Staves is ambitious, constantly looking for a way to broaden his contacts and try something new. He's not very comfortable with comfort; he'd much rather stir up some excitement. This Knight doesn't contain even a teaspoon of prudence, and his impulsiveness can create chaos rather than anything useful. But no one would call him boring. From a tall watchtower, sentinels would keep a sharp lookout for anyone that might present a threat. It reminds me of the stories my dad would tell about working with the Miami highway patrol - hours and hours of tedious driving that could lure one into a stupor yet might unexpectedly change into something dangerous in an instant. The Knight of Staves and the Tower have opposite aims: the Knight seeks adventure but is undependable while the watchman sticks to duty but is likely stressed and a little neurotic. Surely there is some balance that could be found between these two.

Life should be equal parts responsibility, and fun.
~Acura commercial

2 comments:

  1. To go or stay put. I was always a gal on the go, but stay put more and more.

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    1. I need more of a balance between being serious and dutiful and playfulness and fun.

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