This week I'll be using the Somnia Tarot and its companion book, created and self-published by Nicholas Bruno. I'll also be using the Spirits of Nature Oracle, created by Steven Farmer and published by Hay House. Today's draws are the Two of Cups and Hurricane:
We all need someone to whom we can sincerely say, "You're my person." The Two of Cups can represent deep friendships, lovers, or faithful partnerships. These are the bonds that help us enjoy life to its fullest and keep our head above water when we're swimming in despair. Often, they are formed from yin and yang personalities, each companion helping the other to see the whole. Hurricanes are one of the most powerful and destructive forces of nature, generally 300 miles in width. Yet in the eye of these storms, the violent winds are calm. There is no way to prevent great disturbances - they are a part of the natural flow of life. But we can find our center during the turmoil by practicing the tenets of the Zen Peacemaker Order: Not-Knowing (letting go of fixed ideas), Bearing Witness (seeing all aspects of a situation, including our attachments and judgments), and Taking Action (responding appropriately from a place of equanimity). And of course, it helps to do these things when we have a person who walks with us through the storm.
Liz Dean has a recent set called Earth Blessings Oracle Cards that are somewhat similar to the Spirits of Nature Oracle. There is something nice about nature photographs, especially ones done well. I am a point and shoot person, alas. (Judy)
ReplyDeleteI think I like the photography of Dean's deck better, but maybe the associated meanings in the Farmer deck. I need a merger! :)
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