Moving Forward

From the RainShadow Tarot, the Six of Cups; from the Liminal Spirits Oracle, Snail:

Nostalgia is a file that removes the rough edges from the good old days. 

―Doug Larson

Mack ties the Six of Cups to nostalgia, a wistful affection for the past. Studies have found that sunny recollections of times past can contribute to comfort, mental health and self-esteem. However, nostalgia has also been used as a political tool: by invoking the idea of an idealized past, politicians can provoke anxiety and uncertainty while promising to bring back the good old days. Snail appears to tell us to slow down when such promises are heaped upon us. Nostalgia can be deceptively comforting, leaving out the pain and darkness - the olden days weren't all good or happy. Plus, the world has changed drastically over the years; there is no going back to the way things were, only moving forward in the best way we can find.