Create a New Memory

From the Rosetta Tarot, the Four of Swords; from the Day of the Dead Lenormand, Fish:

Triggers are reminders of a place in time. See past the trigger and take back ‘this’ moment in time. When memories make you sad, don’t let them steal the beauty of life. Create a new memory.

— Tracy Malone

The Four of Swords is known as Truce: the tornado of the mind settles down, allowing time for reflection and reconsideration. Yesterday I was doing a rough sketch of the wild-looking bloom of bee balm using a few printed photos for reference. My husband looked to see what I was doing and commented, "That doesn't look like either of those pictures." Now he was just making an observation, but my mind heard "That looks stupid." Old memories get triggered easily when the energy of emotion grips us, coloring the present and overshadowing what is actually happening. An open mind and reflection can help us become aware of what is going on and hopefully mentally rewire the event. Fish are generally a message about business and finance, but in this case I think they simply point to resources. We all have talents and abilities, and though not all make money, they do bring joy when we engage in them. Isn't that reason enough to protect them?