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, July 15, 2023

The Privilege of Wisdom

From the RainShadow Tarot, the Page of Pentacles; from the Liminal Spirits Oracle, Owl:

It is the province of knowledge to speak and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen. 
–Oliver Wendell Holmes 

This Page of Pentacles appears to be an air traffic controller for the planets. Perhaps he is creating a memory palace for his studies. An enthusiastic explorer of his universe, he seeks to know something about everything his senses touch. He'll ask hundreds of questions as he investigates, yet his queries are grounded in the natural world rather than abstract thought. He could care less how many angels could fit on the head of a pin. Owl, while often considered a symbol of wisdom, also represents quietness because of their near-silent flight. They have large wings compared to their body mass, which allows them to glide more often. The comb-like serrations on the leading edge of their wing feathers break up the turbulent air that would normally create a swooshing sound. These two cards suggest listening more to learn more and then applying what is learned to allow our experiences to create wisdom.

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