An Option to Diversify

From the Bonefire Tarot, the Nine of Coins; from the Day of the Dead Lenormand, "Crossroad:"

          This woman isn't just hanging out in her garden, she has become a part of what she grows. She definitely has a gift for doing it well. Think of the names Jerry Garcia, Bill Gates and Hilary Clinton; I automatically associate them with occupations - music, computers, politics. Yet I am sure they each have more facets to their lives, many more interests or hobbies. Is it a good thing to become so involved in what you do that it becomes your identity? I suppose it would depend on your choice.
          Just the image of Crossroad brings to mind decisions, options and alternatives. Another keyword I came across for this card is diversification, one that I feel works well with the Nine of Coins. This tarot card reflects a time when hard work has paid off, enabling a person to enjoy additional ways to spend his or her time other than work. It's time to loosen up, have some fun and enjoy the wonders of life while there's still time. That Ten of Coins will be here before you know it.

Check Under the Hood

From the Norse Tarot the Princess (Page) of Discs; from the Wolf Pack, "Crossroad:"

       A young girl gazes at a battle shield as if testing its merits. Her court rank of Page/Princess and suit of Discs combine to make her "Earth of Earth" - you don't get much more grounded than that. So while she wants the shield to be a beautiful work of art, she is more concerned that it protects the wearer for the reason it was created. She cautions me that just because something looks good on the outside doesn't mean it's worth any of my time, energy or money.  

       Should the wolf go left, right, back or blaze a new path? The phrases on the card suggest I should be practical, not emotional. Years ago, I had an old Chevy Impala. It wasn't a sporty red color but a dull brown. The seats had the stuffing coming out of them, so I had stretchy seat covers from Kmart over them. Yet the car was dependable and ran like a dream. As a college student with no money to spare, it was practical. Being a visual person, it's hard not to be drawn to what is beautiful. But the Princess and the wolf would remind me to always check under the hood first, so I don't run into any unwelcome surprises later.