From the Dark Mansion Tarot, the Lovers; from Miss Mai's Victorian Oracle, Buckle:
Making a commitment is not just about choosing 'our person,' but deciding what kind of person we want to be. A wise choice realizes that a partner for the long haul will inevitably shape our life just as we will shape theirs. It also acknowledges that while we can have excitement and adventures together, we also need values and principles that will keep us grounded when things get difficult. As Madeleine L'Engle put it, it requires "love which is not possession but participation." The hinged pin of a Buckle that is used to join two ends of a belt or strap is an appropriate symbol for commitment. What joins us must be sturdy enough to last longer than a few strolls through the park on a pleasant day.
I am reminded of God being referred to several times as a “shield and buckler” in the Bible. A buckler is a small hand shield worn while doing hand to hand combat. Your sword was in one hand, your buckler on the other. Not quite like being a buckle though, but perhaps another aspect of loving someone. Oh dear, that big fight you had because you bought that book on architecture…Judy
ReplyDeleteOh that's a grand comparison - having a partner who helps protect you (has your back, so to speak). Books are hard to resist! :)
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