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

Thursday, May 12, 2022

True Valor

From the Rohrig Tarot, the Seven of Wands; from the Master Tarot, the Moralist:


The Thoth meaning of the Seven of Wands is valor - being bold and daring because there is a personal meaning and purpose beneath one's action. The Moralist is a fellow who could care less about anyone's well-being, only that they follow the rules to the letter. I couldn't help but see the connection to military forces and the politicians that control them. The government might demand bravery and submission from their soldiers, but what happens when the war is over? Who looks after the men and women who suffer from substance abuse, PTSD, and other physical and mental illnesses? True valor, I think, is following our own integrity and truth, rather than being bullied by someone else.

True valor, on virtue founded strong, meets all events alike. ~David Mallet


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  1. Sharyn Mallow WoerzMay 12, 2022 at 9:12 AM

    enjoying both these decks this week, never seen the Master and if I ever had the Rohrig I don't remember it.

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    1. thesycamoretreeMay 12, 2022 at 9:23 AM

      The Master is called 'tarot' but is truly an oracle. I'm a big fan of Amerigo Folchi's art. :)

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