Leading and Guiding within the Labyrinth

From the Alchemical Renewed Tarot, the Three of Vessels (Cups):

My first thought when I saw this card was, "Don't party so much that you can't keep something balanced on your head." These women carry vessels with the alchemical emblems of earth, air and fire on them. Where's the water symbol? I assume that would be their hearts, which are full of compassion and why this group is together. Place suggests this is a support group of sorts made of friends and/or family. Definitely a group that can help me stay in balance when life is full of the unexpected, whether good or bad.

From the Oracle of the Radiant Sun comes "Inheritance - Saturn in Scorpio:"

The ambition of Saturn meets the responsibility and self-control of Scorpio. I immediately made a connection with this card to my mother-in-law. Life has become confusing for her as early stage dementia now has a firm grip. She gets lost in the labyrinth, and her guides (me, my husband and sister-in-law) must help lead her out. We make sure ready-to-eat food is in the cupboard and refrigerator, and remind her to eat. We help her distinguish between the cordless phone and the TV remote control. We help manage her finances and must constantly reassure her that no one has stolen all her money. We have become her support group when she is afraid and bewildered.

Finding My Way

From the Alchemical Renewed Tarot, the Seven of Vessels:

Which vessel would best fit me and my desires and needs?  Which holds the solution for that which will make me feel content and that I live with purpose?  My daughter was taking a personality profile test yesterday and asked me several times for my opinion (about her) on several of the questions.  I would've been stumped taking it too, but could readily give an answer for her.  I wonder why we humans can see others so clearly, yet can't quite define our own selves?  It's taken me over half a century to figure out what brings me satisfaction in my life and what doesn't - mostly through making the wrong choices.  But when I pick the right elixir, I immediately recognize it as the correct one.

From the Oracle of the Radiant Sun comes "Inheritance:"

I have no doubt that I've inherited traits, talents, and character defects from my family.  They are a part of who I am; but then there is a part that is uniquely me, that chooses not to follow the tradition or expectations.  Yet like the labyrinth above, following my own way sometimes feels like I am lost or that I'm getting nowhere.  But persistence and listening to my gut will help me eventually find my way to the center.