Push and Pull

From the Tabula Mundi Tarot, the Three of Disks; from the Universe Cards, Gravity:

          The Thoth title of this card is 'Works,' thus the illustration of a DNA strand and bricks being laid. There is attainment through effort, and the Three of Disks encourages us to maintain our momentum and pay attention to detail in order to manifest our objective. The energy we expend should be productive, not the spinning-our-wheels kind of busyness that drains us and gets nothing accomplished. Effort must also be paired with patience. As Warren Buffett said, "You can’t produce a baby in one month by getting nine women pregnant." Gravity is the natural phenomenon by which things with mass or energy gravitate toward each other, such as the Earth's pull that keeps the Moon in orbit and the Moon's pull on the Earth's oceans. Our love (attraction) for the job we do can keep us motivated; when our passion ebbs, so will our commitment and focus.

Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else.

— James M. Barrie

Unfamiliar Road

From the Tarot of the Crone, the Three of Disks; from Transforming Dragons, Selbern:

Hold on, to me as we go

As we roll down this unfamiliar road

And although this wave is stringing us along

Just know you’re not alone

'Cause I’m going to make this place your home

Settle down, it'll all be clear

Don't pay no mind to the demons

They fill you with fear

The trouble it might drag you down

If you get lost, you can always be found

Just know you’re not alone

'Cause I’m going to make this place your home 

~ G. Holden and A. Pearson

          Lorenzi-Prince's view of the Three of Disks is that it represents the bonds and connections that help us expand our world. I couldn't help but hear Phillip Phillips singing "Home" when I saw the image. Looking down that unfamiliar road, I'm sure the robed companions are glad to have each other along for support. We all have an area where we are more talented or knowledgeable than the average person. It makes sense that together rather than separately is how we'll make the most progress.

          The dragon Selbern has been given the keyword "loquacious," meaning talkative. But this isn't engaging, informative or thought-provoking talk, it's just annoying jabber - the kind meant to fill the space of quietness. In the Jewish practice of Mussar, the definition of humility is "limiting oneself to an appropriate space while leaving room for others." There may be times when I need to speak up and dispense information or ask questions. But there are also times when I need to listen while others speak or even just sit and think. Working together, especially in unknown terrain, we need to be aware of our appropriate space.