Move On

From the Delta Enduring Tarot, the Seven of Cast Irons (Pentacles); from the Southernisms Oracle, 'That field's been plowed:'

Approach it honestly, assess your performance, and assess the areas where you have fallen short. Correct them and move on. Don't dwell on it. Don't hold on to it.

~Megan Rapinoe

This young man has patiently amended the soil, planted the seeds, watered the sprouts, and carefully managed any pests; his reward is a bounty of ripe tomatoes. I don't know of any gardener - whether they grow flowers, fruits and vegetables, shrubs or trees - who managed to hit a home run the first  time they ever tried to cultivate a plant. It requires a process of mistakes and learning as well as the blessing of good weather. 'That field's been plowed' is a saying that refers to over-thinking and analyzing. If we're so consumed with perfection, we'll miss the enjoyment of the harvest. If we're caught in a loop of trying to find a once-and-for-all solution to a problem, we'll never be satisfied and miss taking any action that might have helped. Move on.

Eyes on the Prize, Hand to the Plow

From the Delta Enduring Tarot, the Six of Acorns (Wands); from the Southernisms Oracle, 'That field's been plowed:'

          This fellow holds his prized show rooster aloft after winning first prize at the Parish Fair. He deserves acknowledgment for his skill in raising such a fine cockerel. Yet he didn't gain the victory simply because of his desire for a ribbon, but because of the time, effort and knowledge he applied. The saying 'that field's been plowed' means that a farmer isn't going to keep tilling the soil; once the field has been plowed, it will be planted. Likewise, over-thinking or over-discussing a subject is a waste of time. In the case of the Six of Acorns, it would suggest this fellow enjoy his win but he shouldn't rest on his laurels if he wants to win next year. (It might also be a subtle hint that his friends are tired of hearing him brag!)

I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have. ~Thomas Jefferson