From the Motherpeace Tarot, the Four of Wands; from the Toltec Oracle, "Tonatiu:"
The creators of the Motherpeace explain that this image depicts a celebration of a young girl's rite of passage. The number four could easily represent the four stages of life: child, teenager, adult and elder. Each stage has different tasks to learn and goals to accomplish. I think it is important to commemorate our milestones, even the small ones, otherwise life begins to feel like we're trudging rather than skipping along. If I look close enough, I'll find something to take delight in no matter which rod I'm currently holding.
Tonatiu is Father Sun in the Toltec mythology, symbolizing power and energy, joy and warmth. Sanchez emphasizes that we each have our own light to bring - a sacred purpose. What we give may not change the world, but it may change a person's day. It may add a spark of joy where there was sorrow, clarity where there was confusion or encouragement where there was a lack of confidence. Any stage of life can mentor another. And no matter whether I'm on the giving or receiving end, it's reason enough like to celebrate.
