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, March 12, 2023

Self-constructed Resentments

This week I'll be using the Deirdre of the Sorrows Tarot, a self-published set created by Deirdre O'Donoghue and illustrated by Wayne McGuire. Along with it, I'll be drawing from the Victorian Flower Oracle, created by Alex Ukolov, Karen Mahony and Sheila Hamilton; it was published by Magic Realist Press. Today's draws are the Two of Coins and Mimosa:


Judging by his attire, this guy's intention was to keep a sense of humor about his extra load. But from the look on his face, he appears perturbed and resentful. He thought he could take some classes that his boss suggested and do some repairs on the house for his wife. But energy and time spend like money - there's only so much each person has. Mimosa's leaflets fold inward in response to touch, giving her the keyword sensitivity. Some folks have a hard time saying 'no,' feeling as if they must constantly be in another's good graces. But no one's opinion should define our worth, and boundaries are beneficial to our well-being. As Anna Taylor said, "You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept."


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