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, August 20, 2022

Half Truths, Whole Truth

From the Cosmic Tarot, the Prince/Knight of Swords; from the L'Oeil de Lotus, Autumn:


This Knight is a smooth talker and a quick thinker, plus he has a mind full of knowledge. He likes to think of himself as the bringer of truth and justice. And that falcon peering over his shoulder implies that he likes to bring these swiftly. But the Autumn card suggests he slow his roll. Autumn is a time of both slowing down and preparation. Photosynthesis requires a tremendous amount of water, so deciduous trees cut off the water supply to their leaves in order to survive winter. Likewise, the Knight of Swords might need to listen more and talk less, while also expanding his understanding (which involves more than just knowledge). Otherwise, he's liable to become fixated on his own version of truth and justice rather than seeing the whole story.


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