Little Things

From the Tarot of the Hidden Realm, the Ace of Pentacles; from the Heart of Faerie Oracle, Faerie of Growth:

For the great doesn’t happen through impulse alone, and is a succession of little things that are brought together. ~Vincent van Gogh

The little hedgehog lives life close to the ground, always aware of things that are new are different, especially if they might be useful. He reminds me of my husband, who has a habit of spotting and picking up coins in parking lots or on walks. When looking for opportunities, many of us hold a fully developed image in mind and miss the seeds that might help us progress in that direction. The Faerie of Growth reminds us not to get stuck in a stagnating mindset, adamant that what we want only looks a particular way. As the hedgehog knows, possibilities are to be found in unusual shapes and sizes.

Core Courage

From the Tarot of the Hidden Realm, the Six of Wands; from the Heart of Faerie Oracle, the Faerie of Growth:

I accept that no one is coming to make my life right, or save me, or redeem my childhood, or rescue me from the consequences of my choices and actions.

― Nathaniel Branden

          We all experience them - the dark nights of the soul that crush our bones, constrict our breath and make us want to curl up and do anything but face what life has left on our doorstep. Yet this young fairy has reached deeply into her heart and mind to find the courage to keep going. Not just to slog through each day, but actively looking for any beauty and kindness to be found there. This is her victory, not over some external force, but over the internal darkness that attempts to drag her into its depths. The Faerie of Growth implies two actions: movement and change. Nothing positive can happen if we don't participate with a sincere effort. Perhaps she can help us acknowledge and affirm Branden's words: "I accept the reality of my problems, but I am not defined by them. My problems are not my essence. My fear, pain, confusion, or mistakes are not my core."