From the Vision Quest Tarot, the Father of Water; from the Bird Cards, the Kingfisher:
This King of Cups (Father of Water) pauses with his catch of the day - I imagine him offering his thanks. As one native man explained, "Each time I kill a fish destined for the table, I say a prayer of thanks, accompanied by an apology for interrupting and ending its current existence." This King/Father reminds us that a happy life has a foundation of gratitude rather than entitlement or ignorance. The Kingfisher, with its oversized head and beak, spends its day perched above calm ponds or rivers watching for a meal. When it sees a fish, it dives into the water after it. This bird encourages us to pause and see the good laid out all around us. Then we can take the plunge and say 'thank you' in acknowledgment.
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