This week I'll be using the Osho Zen Tarot, created by Ma Deva Padma with Osho and published by St. Martin's Press. I'll also be using the A'HA Oracle, created and self-published by Linnie Lambrechtsen. The card draws for today are the Page of Swords (Mind) and Talisman:
This card is a bit horrific, yet what would all the thoughts in our own mind look like? Tapes that play over and over the same thing? The Page of Swords has not yet learned that the mind is meant to be a servant, not our master. Our lives are shaped by our thoughts, especially when we're unaware of them and don't question whether they're fact or fiction. And as Iara Gassen warns, "Be careful of your thoughts, they may become words at any moment." Talisman is usually thought of as a magical item, but Linnie suggests this item can be anything that helps us remember what is important and maintain our focus. It might be a polished stone in our pocket or a silicone wristband - a great way to remember to pause and check on what our mind is up to.
Oh boy, I’ve had an old song from the 70s going around my head, which precipitated a wrangle with the depressing Wayback Machine. I finally got a large jigsaw puzzle out to work on to counteract my mind. It worked but now my back has nerve pain. This Osho card is a bit scary but that’s exactly what it feels like when the mind locks onto something. (Judy)
ReplyDeleteI imagine many Americans' minds look just like this too - full of fear and anger. Hope the back pain gets better soon!
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