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

Sunday, September 11, 2022

Rich Seedbed

This week I'll be using the Brady Tarot, created and self-published by Emi Brady with a companion booklet by Rachel Pollack. Along with it, I'll be drawing from the Wisdom of the Forest, a deck created and self-published by Jessica Purser. Today's draws are the Magician and Grow:




The Magician utilizes a combination of intellect, intention and the resources at hand to manifest what he desires. Our first attempt at something might fail dramatically, yet a second attempt might move us closer to our goal. The Grow card suggests that we learn from each experience, whether good or bad, rather than rigidly repeat our mistakes. (Crows never forget places, faces, or what happened with either.) Perhaps we don't have all the knowledge we need or we're not using our resources correctly. But if our mind and plan are flexible, we have a better chance of figuring things out. As Krishnan Venkatesh wrote, "Mistakes and failures make up the rich seedbed of self-reflection and improvement."


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