The Thunder Won't Hurt You

From the Hezicos Tarot, the Queen of Swords; from the Way of the Horse Oracle, the "Lightning Horse:"

Some people might find this queen, with her bristle-topped crown and her no-nonsense expression, a bit intimidating. She has no time for manipulators or finger-pointers, but she will give you an honest answer. She won't wrap it in cotton batting, because she knows this is something you need to hear, whether you want to or not. Her words may pierce like the tiny sword on her choker necklace, yet they are not meant as an attack but as a wake-up call.
The Lightning Horse reminds me of a camping trip years ago on Cumberland Island. In the middle of the night we had an intense thunderstorm roll in, and the lightning was so incredible it lit up the night. If I hadn't been so terrified, I probably would have realized it looked like midday every time it crackled across the sky. This card is about innovative inspiration and a glimpse of what comes next. The queen tells me it's time to quit hiding in the dark; I need to take action on what I've seen in the flash of light. The loud, ground-shaking thunder I've been worried about is really of no consequence.

Protecting and Acting on Inspirations

Pulled from the Hezicos Tarot this morning is the Seven of Rods:

This elf holds his rod across his body in a defensive maneuver, rather than upright in an offensive move.  This card reminds me that standing up for myself doesn't mean I need to attack someone in the process.  I can state my case without belittling someone else or their ideas.  The elf's cap is an acorn's cupule, designed to hold and protect the seed during its maturation and growth.  I too need to protect the creative ideas or goals I hold until they have fully matured.

     The Way of the Horse card drawn this morning is "Lightning Horse:"

As lightning streaks across the night sky, it traces the outline of a horse.  The gift of this card is a flash of inspiration; its challenge is the dedication and effort needed to manifest this idea.  Like lightning, inspiration can leave as quickly as it comes.  If I am going to see its potential become reality, I must take action.  Putting it on the back burner is like putting a pot of water on the stove to boil while I take care of other tasks.  When I finally think about it, all the water has evaporated.