A Blessing

This week I'll be using the Tarot of the Sidhe, created by Emily Carding and published by Schiffer. I'll also be using the Green Man Tree Oracle, created by John Matthews and Will Worthington with Connections as its publisher. Today's draws are Dancer Ten (Ten of Cups) and Honeysuckle:

Come and join our faery song,

Find the home for which you long,

Know that you have found your place,

Circle of the Dancer's grace.

          Connection - having a sense of unity and belonging with another person or group - is a basic human need. I've been helping look after the dog of an acquaintance who's been in the ICU and is now in a nursing home. Having a house full of cats and a busted up fence, she unfortunately can't stay with me. Although her neighbor and I have been feeding her and taking care of her basic needs for the past month, she is extremely lonely, anxious and sad. She desperately needs a human connection now that her person is gone. But today I'm meeting a wonderful woman from across the state line who is willing to foster her and give her a sense of belonging that's been missing. The sweet smell and taste of Honeysuckle is a perfect symbol for the generosity and kindness of this canine foster mom. May their new relationship be a blessing to both of them. 

Mind Games

From the Deirdre of Sorrows Tarot, the Five of Coins; from the Victorian Flower Oracle, 'Honeysuckle:'

          Barefoot with just a satchel under her arm, this woman appears to be running away. Perhaps the abuse at home got to be too much or she uncovered information that made it too dangerous to stay. Either way, she's in a position where she might feel destitute. Yet O'Donoghue writes in her companion book, "You are not bereft of friends and your life is better than you think." The Honeysuckle card suggests mind games, the convoluted ways we attempt to get our needs met. Rather than stating things directly, we throw out vague hints. We may not have learned how to do this or we may be frightened of rejection. But no one can offer help if they don't know it's needed. This is a time for courage and clarity, so turn on your hazard lights.

Timing is Essential

From the Deirdre of Sorrows Tarot, the Ace of Coins; from the Victorian Flower Oracle, Honeysuckle:

          Planning a garden - looking through catalogs, choosing seeds or plants and imagining the end result - can be much more fun than planting it. But at some point if we want more than a fantasy garden, we're going to have to get our hands dirty. The coin's imprint is unusual, showing  a cupid-like figure with bow and arrows set aside while gearwheels turn over his head. Obviously there is an emphasis on doing rather than feeling (I may not want to be out in the hot sun plowing and planting, but I need to do it anyway). The sundial behind him symbolizes a limited time frame for getting things done. Honeysuckle's message is 'fun and games,' which seems in conflict with the 'get moving' nudge of the Ace. Yet bodies need rest and minds need to unwind when work is hard, or it's likely the work won't every get completed. However honeysuckle (especially the invasive Japanese species) can easily take over an area if left on its on. Better set a timer so work doesn't get completely pushed aside in favor of play, if whatever project I'm working on is to get off the ground.