Hoarding and Hiding

From the Songs for the Journey Home, the Four of Earth Songs (Pentacles); from the Magic Neko Deck, the Three of Spades:

We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us. 

–Joseph Campbell

A living existence demands an ebb and flow, but this poor fellow has traded prudence for paranoia. We can all find ourselves in this position, not just with money, but also with our bodies. It can be hard to embrace wrinkles and gray hair as well as less energy and more aches as we age. Saving some money and taking care of our health are wise; but as the Three of Spades reminds us, flux and fluidity is natural. Hoarding and hiding create fear and anxiety, taking away our ability to live life to its fullest. Yet freedom and contentment can be found in such change IF we accept and adapt to it rather than struggle against it. 

Don't Lose Those Parts

From the New Liminal Tarot, the Sun; from the State by State Playing Cards, Texas (Three of Spades):

There is a wisdom in children, a kind of knowing, a kind of believing, that we, as adults, do not have. 

― Adam Gidwitz

Lying under the warm bright rays of the Sun, the Fool hears the laughter of children playing. In a moment of clarity, he suddenly realizes he is no longer the naive Fool, but a Wise Child. He’s gained a deeper understanding of life and how to effectively navigate it, yet he hasn’t lost his trust or sense of wonder along the way. He laughs out loud, feeling confident, energetic, and full of joy. To continue to hold on to our ability to be amazed, revel in beauty, and have an optimistic outlook as we grow older and wiser is a blessing. Texas is known for producing the first cowboy boots, inspired by the vaquero-style boots of Spain. A tall boot that hugged the calf, it was meant for protection and keeping the foot firmly anchored in the stirrups while riding. Nowadays, boots can be found in many colors with fancy stitching and designs. As the Wise Child knows, you can be practical while still joyfully being true to yourself.