From the Llewellyn Tarot, the Knight of Swords:
It's
a good thing this fellow has the visor up on his helmet, because he's
in a hurry and needs to be able to see where he's going. The black cape
that swirls out behind him reminds me of a dark storm cloud, and makes
me wonder just who he is in a rush to meet. The problem with speed is
that it can sometimes cause mistakes and accidents. I may speak or
behave rashly before I have a chance to think things through. Like this
knight, I may feel my cause is just and my ideals true, but I'll never
have a chance to discuss or consider alternative views unless I slow down.
From the Beasts of Albion deck comes the "Bull:"
My
grandsons have become enamored with bull riding, so when they come for a
visit, we put on cowboy hats, watch bull riding on TV, practice with
lassos (with the cat's scratching post), and let them "ride" large
stuffed animals. One of the things I've noticed on the rodeos is the
riders are only allowed to stay on the bull 8 seconds. I was under the
impression this was for the safety of the cowboys, but recently learned
it is to protect the bulls. It prevents the bulls from becoming overly
stressed and keeps them from having their spirit broken. The bull
teaches me to pace myself; I'm more likely to maintain my drive and
enthusiasm if my gait is steady than if I pour all my energy into one
burst of speed.
