Cleaning the Mirror

From the Gill Tarot, the Sun; from the Circle Deck, Sanctuary:

Only a child sees things with perfect clarity.

― Douglas Adams

There are so many things we hide in the shadows - what causes us pain or sadness, that which creates fear, and those matters we're just too stressed to deal with. But under the Sun, those shadows invite us to dance, to relate with them not as an enemy but as an ally that helps us see life with clarity and understanding. Its warmth soothes and its radiance releases the energy that we were using to keep everything concealed. Sanctuary is not meant as a place to avoid and hide from life; instead, it is a sheltered place to do such work with a feeling of safety. 

Human Tabernacle

From the Swietlistej Drogi, the Six of Pentacles; from Mirrors of the Heart, 'Sanctuary:'

          This card brought back a lot of memories. I was raised from infancy mostly by my grandparents while my single mom went back to school and worked. It was a simple life, but I felt loved and had extended family next door (three girl cousins). Right before first grade, my mom married a man who had four children. We moved far away from my relatives and I found myself the odd duck in a new family, none of whom looked or thought like me. My youngest step-brother, who was only a few months younger than me, eventually became my friend. I had someone to play with and share my feelings with; I was no longer lonely. I'm convinced that relationship saved me. This particular Six of Pentacles reminded me that sharing resources can involve more than just money. Sanctuary can be defined as a sacred place that offers refuge. While it may be a physical place, it may also be within the heart of another person.