From the Roots of Asia Tarot, the Ten of Wands; from the Earth Power Oracle, "The Amazon:"
The key phrase for the Ten of Wands is "freedom from obsessions." All of us have plenty of tasks and responsibilities to keep us busy. But I get bogged down with the thoughts that accompany them: "How will I ever get finished? Will I ever resolve this problem? What if what I want to happen never happens?" It's not so much what I have to do that makes me feel overburdened and overwhelmed, it's my
thoughts. If I just ignored the committee in my head and put one foot in front of the other, doing the next thing on my list, I'm sure I'd make headway. That tiger might be in the thick of the brush, but the bird can fly over and see that the finish line isn't as far away as my mind tells me it is.
The Amazonian rainforest is the largest in the world, covering an area about the size of the continental U.S. Well-known for its biodiversity of animals and plants, it is also called the lungs of the planet. The Amazon plays a huge role in absorbing carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas) and producing oxygen. This card reminds me to breathe consciously and deeply to slow down my thoughts. The biodiversity suggests there are many more possibilities and solutions than what my uptight, negative mindset is churning out. Breathe, relax and be receptive.
