Today’s card is the King of Swords from the
Goddess Tarot. We see an Egyptian pharaoh sitting upon a concrete bench. His posture is
showing his self confidence, his integrity and authority. He is the personification
of God on Earth. So he better be right when he decides or speaks. He uses his intellect
as a sword to cut away needless discussions to get to the bottom of things and to
provide clarity for his subjects. He will not be ignored and is a force to be reckoned
with.
This king isn’t
painted with blues and grey’s as usual to emphasize his airy aspects. but instead with the warm colors of Egypt. His
face is gentle and kind, instead of strict and severe. This king will also teach me one or two things on how to settle an argument.He reminds me of my father
who was a King of Swords at heart but also such a loving dad. He has taught me
the importance of seeking knowledge, of reading and checking facts before you make a decision.
And he would always come to my aid if I needed advice.
Today I will
try to be more like my dad; to listen carefully and with patience before I speak my mind.
“There are
two things over which you have complete dominion, authority and control: your
mind and your mouth” African Proverb
Love that proverb! :) I think your dad must have been a very wise man - he reminds me of my grandfather. Gaining knowledge and checking facts works out so much better than making assumptions or letting my emotions run away with me!
ReplyDeleteHe was wise and caring and I miss him a lot.
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Hi Dear Ellen!!! Deep post and huge teaching from your father! Very good the proverb and I love this deck! A kiss and Muchas Estrellas!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words my dear friend.
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Ellen your are a blessed woman to have such a father.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of you last night and myself identifying with Athene, ( she identified with the patriarchy of Zeus ). I realize it is Iris I identify with most, when reading a really interesting book entitled " The Heroine's Journey " by Jungian Maureen Murdock. She refers to Archetypes in Greek Myth. I think you would really find it to be an interesting book. It's has much to do with identification with our mothers and fathers. I'm learning lots! If you can locate the book it would be well worth the read. An artist friend lent me this copy I am reading.
Thanks for this book title. I've put it on my Book Depository wishlist. I will look for some reviews But at first glance it looks very intriguing
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Oh my, while that proverb may be true in fact, neither of those is easy! If they were, there'd be no need to meditate :D
ReplyDeleteMaybe we can grasp a little bit of this sweet control by meditating daily and breath before we speak :)
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