Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Daily Draw - Queen of Rings, Two of Wands, The Fool


My first thought upon seeing these cards was that was me, the Queen of Rings, dancing in the shower like I do, which makes me feel light hearted and happy, like the Fool card.  It also reminded me of the Zumba classes I have started, and how I feel kinda foolish as I learn the steps and moves, but how good it feels to move the body in joy.

Then I thought about how the Queen of Rings looks like she might be a little reticent, holding some of herself back, but the faery in the Two of Wands, she is all in.  She is acting like a focal point to draw all of that energy from the stars and into the plant she is nurturing, and the Fool is jubilant.  He is always an "all in" kinda card, for better or for worse.   I feel the Two of Wands is the fulcrum of this reading, because the position of her hands beckons to the practical Queen of Rings to let go, to experience freedom, while the hand nearest the haphazard Fool is grasping tightly.  I feel she is counseling balance, a blending of the two energies for the perfect mix that will allow the potential of the flower to burst into full bloom.

The shadow card for this reading is the Wheel of Fortune, more dancing!  It is a gentle reminder that while sometimes we just grasp the Wheel, hold on tight, and wind up wherever it takes us, more often we make our own luck, with our everyday choices, the things we tell ourselves, and preparing ourselves to ever become more fully the person we are meant to be.

If I view this reading through the lens of my Major for the week, the Devil, I realize that being a total slave to my obligations is another way of tying myself down, but that when I let go of all those things and just cut loose, still I am responsible for what may come of that.  It's a sobering, comforting, terrifying, thrilling thought, that I am the creatrix of my life, and my destiny, that I have the power to nurture and grow those things I desire, as well as the power to prune and pare away those that I do not, and when I have done it right, for at least one moment there is nothing but peace and joy and contentment where I am.  Then we start all over again, because this moment is all we really have, or are guaranteed.





These cards are from Twilight Realm: A Tarot of Faery by Beth Wilder and published by Schiffer Books.

3 comments:

  1. Moving your body is a wonderful way to release negative energy. It helps you to breathe better, it keeps your body healthy, it takes more oxygen to your brain. Like Nietzsche said, "only those thoughts that come by walking have any value." When you move your body, your even think better - it doesn't matter how you do it. Dance, Yoga, Pilates, work Out, Swim, Run... as long as you move.

    The Devil card is all about using your body, as well! ;-)

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  2. Right you are, of course! In case, the Devil is reminding me to choose wisely, because I love me some trash tv and popcorn in the evenings, but my body would probably love a walk and some fresh air more. :-)

    Thank you for the Nietzsche quote!

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