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

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Spinning Mind

From the Wheel of Change Tarot, the Nine of Swords; from the Oracle of the Dreamtime, Butterfly:



A crowded mind leaves no space for a peaceful heart. 
—Christine Evangelou

The nine blades of three windmills represent our spinning mind and racing thoughts when we worry. Yet worry doesn't accomplish a thing except to rob us of our fortitude and ability to think clearly. Butterfly represents transformation and encourages us to change our mental channel. Is there actually something to worry about, or are we making assumptions? If there is something real to deal with, what small step can we take in that direction? If there is nothing we can do, we can get out of our head and ground ourselves in the present moment. The senses are great for this task: enjoying the taste of a cup of coffee, listening to the birds sing, feeling a breeze or the sun on our face, or watching the squirrels chase each other around a tree. 

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