Moving On, Taking Turns

From the Monstarot Tarot, the Eight of Cups; from the Oracle of Classic Toys, the Wagon:

          Looking at the stack of cups in the background, it appears as if one is missing. And it is, but it hasn't been discovered yet. It will take courage  for this monster to leave the known for the unknown in hopes of finding that missing cup. The appearance of a ladybug-like beetle (a symbol of good luck) wishes him well on his journey and hints at a future of emotional fulfillment. The journey won't be easy, but searching is better than stagnation. The Wagon's keyword is 'load' and its adage is:

Joy shared is twice the joy; sorrow shared is half the sorrow. 

It takes maturity to be happy rather than jealous when a friend receives recognition or lands in the lap of prosperity (the Buddhists call it sympathetic joy). Likewise, when someone is in a place of emotional darkness or going through intense anguish, it requires compassion to sit with them and their pain rather than run from it or offer useless platitudes. In an emotionally fulfilling relationship, we take turns pulling or pushing the wagon. It is much too tiring for one person to do all the work and will only result in a hollow feeling inside.