Temporarily Stable

From the Rohrig Tarot, the Four of Disks; from the Masters Tarot, the Straw and Beam:

One half of the world fears stagnation and the other half change.

― Marty Rubin

          The Thoth meaning of this Four is Power, the kind that comes from material stability and establishment. And while this seems comfy, its also a subtle warning not to get to attached to how things are. One thing Nature can teach us is that it continues to live, thrive and survive through change, whether seasonal or evolutional. I found the Straw and Beam card a strange pairing at first, as it suggests getting the beam out of one's on eye before pointing out the straw in another person's eye. In other words, don't judge anyone else unless you have no faults to work on. I can see a parallel with this and my husband's health. Now that I'm feeling better, I've been pushing him to see another back doctor. (His spine has been described as a nine car pile-up.) He finally did agree to see another fellow who has started a few new therapies in hopes of relieving some of his pain. But both these cards imply that just because my body is feeling good doesn't mean I should ignore it. I need to pay attention to its needs too. 

Apples and a Serpent

From the Wheel of Change Tarot, the Four of Disks:

Four apple halves are surrounded by blossoms and honey bees.  Most RWS based cards depict a miser, clutching his hoard of money to his chest.  Although I do believe abundance is portrayed by this card, to me the apples emphasize the wealth of good health.  Even though I have been faithful for months now in my daily exercise and diet, I must not slack off or become complacent.  The pleasure of feeling good far outweighs the rigors of self-discipline.

     From the Oracle of the Dreamtime comes the "Rainbow Serpent:"

This aboriginal story tells how the Rainbow Serpent woke up from her sleep inside the earth and came to its surface.  As she moved along the land, she created rivers, plants and animals.  Before she returned, the Rainbow Serpent created humans and gave the them the role of caretakers of the earth. She warned them not to take more than they need, or she would come back out of hiding and punish them.  For me, this story deals with energy and resources, and my responsibility to be a good steward of them.  Taking more than I need of anything will only hurt rather than help me in the long run.