Get Moving

From the Victorian Fairy Tarot, the Chariot; from the Haindl Rune Oracle, Rit/Raidho (Riding):

All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move. ―Benjamin Franklin

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. ―Dale Carnegie

I don’t care how much power, brilliance or energy you have, if you don’t harness it and focus it on a specific target, and hold it there you’re never going to accomplish as much as your ability warrants. ―Zig Ziglar

It's not only moving that creates new starting points. Sometimes all it takes is a subtle shift in perspective, an opening of the mind, an intentional pause and reset, or a new route to start to see new options and new possibilities. ―Kristin Armstrong

Fast-acting Relief

From the Victorian Fairy Tarot, the Two of Autumn (Pentacles); from the Haindl Rune Oracle, 'Rit/Raidho:'

There's danger if I dare to

Stop and here's a reason why:

I'm over-due, I'm in a rabbit stew.

Can't even say good-bye,

Hello, I'm late, I'm late, I'm late. 

~ White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland

          As this poor fairy tries to ride a bike and hold on to his acorns at the same time, I can hear the White Rabbit's refrain in my head. We all have times when we feel like we've over-committed ourselves or when our must-do list begins to look like a thesis. But the snail down below suggests he would accomplish more by simply slowing down and taking a deep breath. If he walked and pulled a wagon full of nuts, he would likely make more progress in the same amount of time. Rit/Raidho literally means wagon or cart; unlike the 'horse' rune, it suggests a journey carrying all one's belongings. Seen through a metaphorical lens, it could be interpreted as the journey of life. Now I know there are times when I must be on the move and busy getting things done, but I sure don't want to feel as frustrated and anxious as that fairy while doing them. Rarely do I excel at anything in that mindset, which is like a bubble that obscures my awareness of what's going on around me. I'll take Lily Tomlin's advice with me on my journey today:

For fast acting relief, try slowing down.

Quest for Inner Wisdom

From the Victorian Fairy Tarot, the Hermit; from the Haindl Rune Oracle, "Rit/Raido:"

I spent the majority of yesterday visiting and speaking with various people until late in the evening. So I wasn't too surprised to see the Hermit show up this morning - I need to recharge my batteries by being alone today. This particular Hermit is found studying inside a tree house library. I would feel just as comfortable there as Br'er Rabbit in the brier patch. There is a lot to be said for solitude when it comes to getting inner and outer work done, and I have plenty to do of both.
Raido is almost always translated as "riding" or "traveling," and as such it is an interesting rune to draw with the Hermit. But the journey it implies may be a spiritual one rather than physical. Perhaps my quest will be for wisdom of the spirit.
ETA: Raido actually did mean "traveling," as I spent over three hours ferrying my cats back and forth to the vet for their yearly check-ups and shots. I had forgotten until I saw the card posted on the refrigerator as a reminder. I did, however, spend the rest of the day in Hermit mode!