I use tarot and oracle cards as tools for reflection and contemplation. Rather than divining the future, they are a way for me to look more deeply at the "now."
"The goal isn't to arrive, but to meander, to saunter, to make your life a holy wandering." ~ Rami Shapiro

Friday, June 6, 2025

My Own Yardstick

From the Idiosyncradeck Tarot, the Page of Arrows (Wands); from the Mixed Emotions Cards, Stressed:


The biggest competition is myself. I am not looking to follow others or pull them down. I'm planning to test my own boundaries. ―Jung Ji-hoon (Rain)

The Page of Wands/Arrows, judging by the leaves, has had some success in his endeavors. His arrow is painted as if keeping a tally of his victories over others. What he hasn't figured out is that there will always be people less creative and noteworthy than him, yet there will also be those who excel beyond him. Excessive competition can generate fraud and unethical behavior as well as leave one's self-esteem in tatters, which explains the Stressed card. Competition only generates one winner. Instead, we can compete with our self, comparing what we've done to what we're currently doing. Rather than focusing on what others are doing, we can experiment and expand in directions that interest us. 

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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM

    I always wanted the idiosyncradeck as I like illustrative decks. By the time I knew it existed it was OOP, so I’ve been enjoying your posts. (J)

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    1. thesycamoretreeJune 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM

      She's got two decks coming out Sept. 2025 - a mini Idiosyncradeck an the Cracked Amethyst Tarot:
      https://www.thecrackedamethyst.com/news

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    2. AnonymousJune 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM

      Wow thanks for letting me know. I didn’t care for the mini decks, but it’s nice that she’s republishing things. I always liked the Cracked Amethyst too! (J)

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