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

Showing posts with label fate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fate. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Up for It

From the Light Seer's Tarot, the Page of Wands; from the Tapestry Oracle, Fate:



Every why hath a wherefore.
―William Shakespeare

Good luck getting this high energy gal to sit still in a desk for a long period of time. She responds to and thrives on new sounds, sights and experiences, always ready for a challenge or for testing something innovative. Creating rather than settling for the same old same old stokes this Page's enthusiasm. No one gets bored in her company (tired maybe, but not bored). On the other end of the spectrum is Fate, often defined as something that unavoidably befalls a person. Are there things we can't change, that force us to float in that boat with the tide? We can't change our genetics or the past, but we can make an effort in the present that will affect our future. And if we need some encouragement and inspiration, we should invite a Page of Wands along. She'll probably have us carving some oars.

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Tiger Toes

From the Light Seer's Tarot, the Seven of Cups; from the Tapestry Oracle, Fate:

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe, catch a tiger by the toe... And if he doesn't eat you, then you live to make a better choice next time. I like that Donnelly has turned the bowls over in this card, because sometimes you just don't know how those choices will turn out. According to rational choice theory, individuals use their self-interests and personal preferences to make choices that will provide them with the greatest benefit. The reward of a relationship or action must outweigh the cost, but if the value drops below the cost, the relationship is ended. Which brings up the card Fate, destiny beyond a person's control. Granted, there are a multitude of things beyond our control, but it is often our choices that place us in the middle of certain situations. If we can understand how our decisions played a part (rather than blame someone or something else), we can make wiser choices the next time.

There is no need to be afraid of having faults, because knowing we have them can help us to improve.
—Master Sheng-Yen