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

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Saturday, November 23, 2013

Self-Discipline and Simplicity

This week I'll be using the Morgan-Greer Tarot, created by Bill Greer and Lloyd Morgan and published by U.S. Games. Today's draw is the Ten of Pentacles:
While these two folks are dressed nicely, they aren't the latest lottery winners. The two flags that block the doorway each have five pentacles on them. Both the man and the woman have faced challenges, worked hard, sacrificed and saved to get to this point. I can almost guarantee you won't find a gold-lined jacuzzi inside; neither of them would waste their money on something so frivolous. The crossed flags indicate a safe haven, but also suggest privacy. These two aren't concerned with showing off their wealth or "keeping up with the Joneses." They are perfectly content to enjoy what they have. I can't think of a better card to pull as I begin to prepare for Thanksgiving.

I'll be using a combination of the Gods & Titans Oracle and the Goddesses & Sirens Oracle this week; both sets were created by Stacey Demarco and Jimmy Manton and published by Blue Angel. This morning's card is "Vishnu:"
In the Hindu pantheon, a trinity is composed of Brahma (the creator) and Shiva (the destroyer) with Vishnu (the preserver) in between. When imbalances occur, Vishnu's avatar appears to slide the toggle switch back toward the middle. Ram, Krishna and Buddha are some of his incarnations. I get the distinct feeling that Vishnu is encouraging me not to overindulge as the holiday season begins. I can have fun and enjoy myself while maintaining self-discipline and simplicity at the same time.