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| Wildwood Tarot |
For today I've chosen the Wildwood Tarot to
give me some insight into where I am now, and where I am heading. And I've got the Six of Arrows (Swords) –
Transition.
It is obvious this card is about movement towards new lands and knowing the tarot a bit, the chance it great it is an unknown territory where this cloaked man it setting sail to. It is not so much a physical journey but more a change of thinking and perception. There is a longing for new ways of thinking and leaving old stale idea’s behind. (my theme for this month is still "Letting Go").
It is obvious this card is about movement towards new lands and knowing the tarot a bit, the chance it great it is an unknown territory where this cloaked man it setting sail to. It is not so much a physical journey but more a change of thinking and perception. There is a longing for new ways of thinking and leaving old stale idea’s behind. (my theme for this month is still "Letting Go").
Sailing requires good winds; new
idea’s and insights are picked up and used for motivation to continue the journey. I
love the fact in this card the man himself is standing at the helm instead of the R.W. version where a hunched woman is being transported by some unknown sailor. I always seem to identify with her
instead of with the sailor? In this card the guy is brave enough to think independently;
to set out his own course and go where he think he has to be. The moon is full
which energizes the vibe of this card. The sun is setting: He sails into the night, the unknown, only guided by the light of his intuition.
This card is giving me a sense of freedom, free to gather new information, to change thinking processes,to alter idea’s, to adjust opinions. It is like going on a mental, spiritual
adventure. How exciting! And I don't even have to pack
I love the way the arrows all point to a center on the sail (almost looks like a star), and like you, I appreciate that he's steering his own boat. He's following his own star, not someone else's!
ReplyDeleteI did notice that but I was unsure what it could mean. "Following his own star" beautiful! You've hit the mark (6 times :))
DeleteOne of the few decks that has the transport coming toward the viewer rather than away. I like that. It puts the journey in our hands rather than the impression that whatever is going on is out of our hands.
ReplyDeleteNo defeatist attitude here!
Yes this card has a very optimistic "I can do this" vibe. I love the adventurous feeling. In my mind I can ravel the world and beyond
DeleteI really like, also, how the 6 Arrows on the sail reflect the 10 of Arrows on the tapestry in that card. There is a common sense of transitions, movement in the cycle, progression from one phase to another. I love that. And the "star" concept is really nice, too :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for telling me about the ten of arrows. I don't have the this deck internalized yet. Isn't it beautiful when everyone adds something to the story :D
DeleteThis 6 of Swords makes me think the Hermit has taken a voyage. I do love this deck.
ReplyDeleteThank you Arwen for your comment: After today, with all the new insights I've gained, this is going to be one of my favorite cards of this deck.:D
DeleteA great card from one of my favourite decks. I love the swan-shaped boat. Swans often represent intuition and going with the flow. They also point to something hidden... like a talent or ability that needs to be valued for what it is and shared with the world :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for this info About the swan Sharon. While meditating I found myself in that boat, and after a while the swan came to life. And I was both swan and myself at the same time.That was a wonderful experience.
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