I use tarot and oracle cards as tools for reflection and contemplation. Rather than divining the future, they are a way for me to look more deeply at the "now."
"The goal isn't to arrive, but to meander, to saunter, to make your life a holy wandering." ~ Rami Shapiro

Showing posts with label sphingidae. Show all posts
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Monday, May 18, 2026

From the Tarot of the Cats, the Three of Pentacles; from the Insectorum Divnorum, Sphingidae:



The person born with a talent they are meant to use will find their greatest happiness in using it. 
―Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Anyone able to train a cat to do a trick has some serious talent. We all have a natural aptitude for something (which we generally enjoy), but rarely are we encouraged to develop it if parents and teachers don't think we can make a living from it. It generally sits in the closet gathering dust until we're much older and have more free time. Since money rarely purchases joy, perhaps we should give more consideration to our gifts, even if they aren't flashy. The Sphingidae are a family of moths commonly called sphinx moths or hawk moths. Because of their agile and sustained flying ability, they are often mistaken for hummingbirds, thus they represent deceptive appearances. As the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover - there might be something amazing inside.

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

New Departures

From the Da Vinci Enigma Tarot, the Fool; from the Insectorum Divinorum, the Sphingidae:
 What is calling you to follow this new departure?
How does instinct empower you?
          This beggar is in fetters, a symbol of how his lack of knowledge, skill and experience hinders him. But what he does have going for him is a willingness to try something new, learning as he goes along. Willingness is the determination to shoulder whatever responsibility such changes demand. Together with an open mind and an eagerness to explore and discover, that's all he needs for his journey. The Sphingidae is a family of moths that include the sphinx and hawk moths. They are well known for their flying abilities, especially their ability to move rapidly from side to side while hovering. They can easily be mistaken for a large bee or hummingbird because of their movement. Because of their deceptive appearance, this card represents being alert to things that seem a little off. If something seems a little hinky, the Fool will need to put naivety in his pocket and trust his instincts. 
 It's easier for some who have a natural ability to follow that little voice inside, but for others it takes practice. ― Judith-Victoria Douglas