This week I'll be using the Ferret Tarot, created and self-published by Elaine Moertl. Along with it, I'll be drawing from Nature's Wisdom Oracle, created by Mindy Lighthipe and published by Schiffer Books. The cards for today are the Knight of Pentacles and Passion Flower:
Moertl calls the Knight of Pentacles "Mr. Dependable." And while he is responsible, dedicated, and willing to tackle tough jobs, he's not fast. He will stubbornly check the details of things for errors or signs of problems before finishing. I can imagine this ferret saying, "Just two more hours!" Yet rarely is anyone displeased with his results unless they miss a deadline. The Passion Flower is weirdly beautiful, though this illustration just shows a part of it.
Here's a better picture. First discovered in Peru, the monastic scholar Giacomo Bosio referred to it as “the flower with the five wounds,” referring to the Passion of Christ. Both these cards suggest that when it comes to being of service, whether to individuals or a community, we each have a unique sacrifice involving our time and energy to offer.
A noble purpose inspires sacrifice, stimulates innovation and encourages perseverance.
~Gary Hamel
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