It Sounded Much Easier in My Head

From the Buckland Romani, the Two of Bolers (Wheels):

I'm really not surprised this hunky fellow showed up today. I've got a lot of obligations on my to-do list this week, and I'm already feeling overwhelmed. The color of his wheels make me think of balancing activity (yellow) and rest (blue). He manages to keep the rope taut between the two, neither letting the rope go too slack or pulling so tight it breaks. The differing heights of the wheels remind me of the importance of setting priorities and doing one thing at time until it is done. Maybe I do have what I need to get through this week, if I'll take a few breaks and concentrate on the first number on my list instead of all of them at once.

From the Lakota Sweat Lodge Cards comes "Kanka - Old Woman Sorceress:"

This wise sorceress is a transformer, and her lesson is "all visions have something for you to know." Yet she also winks and adds, "Know that I am fond of tricks." Geez louise, I've drawn a trickster. So what could her message be for me? Probably that I volunteered for half the stuff on my plate this week (with ideas of being "helpful" and "exciting" floating in my brain). But she would also remind me that I need some tension and stress in my life to push me out of my comfy chair (and out of my rut).

Be Done With It

From the Buckland Romani Tarot, the King of Chivs (Swords):

The sword firmly planted through the rug and into the floor says a lot about this king.  His queen is the BS detector, but he is the decision-maker.  He's willing to listen to and consider all sides of a situation impartially, but ultimately he's going to render a judgment that he considers fair.  No emotion, no drama, he just calls it as he sees it.  Being wishy-washy or second-guessing himself is not how he operates.  As the sword in the floor implies, he logically reaches a conclusion, gives his verdict, then declares, "Now be done with it!"

From the Lakota Sweatlodge Cards comes "Old Woman Sorceress - Kanka:"

This card encourages seeking the teachings that will guide me through all of life's experiences, using the gift of discernment to unlock the truth.  But here's my problem.... I'm often influenced by visions and beliefs of other people.  I'm beginning to realize that what is their truth may not be my truth.  That doesn't mean my judgment invalidates their experiences or convictions; my responsibility is to find my own path.  Their path may look colorful, important, wise, interesting (insert whatever adjective you prefer), but I must learn to discriminate what is genuine for me and travel my own road.