Flip the Script

This week I'll be using the Forest of Enchantment Tarot, created by Meraylah Allwood (artist) and Lunaea Weatherstone (author) and published by Llewellyn. Paired with it will be the Mushroom Spirit Oracle, created by Nicola McIntosh and published by Rockpool. Today's draws are the Weaver of Boons (Queen of Pentacles) and Mycena Interrupta:

Caring about others, running the risk of feeling, and leaving an impact on people, brings happiness. —Harold Kushner

There are gardeners who seem to know instinctively if their plants need more water or nutrients, which flowers the bees and hummingbirds enjoy, and what trees and shrubs the birds and other animals need. Such is this Weaver, not only with plants, but also with people. She notices details others might miss - whether it's dark circles under someone's eyes or a lack of spring in their step. She'll have some herbal tea, a hearty meal, or a soft spot for an uninterrupted nap to offer. Mycena interrupta, often called pixie parasols, are tiny mushrooms less than an inch tall. Their diminutive nature is misleading, as most of its mass is in the wood it is decomposing. They are like an iceberg, with just a tip above water but massive underneath. People love caregivers and nurturers, but we generally only notice what they do, not what they may need. Perhaps it's time to turn the tables and offer them with a little tenderness too.