For today I've drawn the Two of Cups from the
Joie de Vivre Tarot. I like this depiction of the two owls a lot because their
gender isn't obvious. This way I can read this card quite simply as two
becoming one. For me today they symbolize my daughters. They can get, like every
other two siblings, really on each other’s nerves. Sometimes irritation is building
up and emotions are running high.
These two
lovely owls are holding a garland made of love and harmony. Their two cups are
running over with affection for each other. Further you can see all kinds of little
symbols for love and union in this depiction. This is telling me about the
strong foundation of love between my girls. Over the years they have learned to
meet each other halfway, to straighten things out and make amends.
This card
is about opening up to one and other and communicate how you feel inside; to really listen and respond to each other. In my opinion communication is crucial in every
relationship. Only then you can keep the balance in such a tiny spot, holding a
garland and look in each other eyes without tumbling down.
"To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others."
Tony Robbins
I used to think monks and nuns had it easy because they lived apart from a family, until it dawned on me that they live in just another type of family! For me that is the true test of spiritual mettle; I can easily let comments slide if they come from strangers or acquaintances, but the ones directed at me from those close to me pack a punch. I think you are 100% right about communication; if done respectfully it can build bridges.
ReplyDeleteFamily members are like a mirrors which show us the best and the worst of us.
DeleteThe more we care the more we can be hurt and we hurt the ones we love most, because we care so much. OMG no wonder therapists make a lot of money :D
"Family members are like mirrors" - a truer statement was never spoken! :D
DeleteHi Ellen!!!!! Love is the more strongest, sometimes we argue with our dearests, that's because we love them and we worry about them. And totally true: it's crucial the communication, when we talk we understand each other and the greatest: the love we feel, everything is all right, in harmony and peace. Beautiful reading! A big kiss and the brightest Muchas Estrellas for you and your family!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you my dear friend. I am so happy they've made up again. It is difficult to be in the middle of such a quarrel as a mum who doesn't want to take sides!
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Many Stars and a Big Hug
I don't have brothers and sisters. But sometimes, I have argued with my dad, as though he is an older brother. We can get away with saying a lot more with siblings and parents because we know they'll never really hurt us (in most cases). We test it more than we would those out of the family.
ReplyDeleteI like this card a lot too, even though it sometimes reminds me of the 'birds' in a Lenormand, which makes it feel a little negative.
You are so right: Family is a safe place to practice how to argue and to learn when you've gone to far.
DeleteFor me birds is rather neutral and their meaning is more depending on the surrounding cards. I read it mostly as social chatter
I love that garland in their mouths, a reminder to speak with each other in a harmonious, beautiful way. My DH and I make a point of complimenting each other and saying thank you. It doesn't take much, but can make quite a difference in keeping a relationship loving :)
ReplyDeleteYes if they would scream it surely would fall out of their mouths
Delete"Silence is golden" and the fable of the raven and the fox come to mind:D
We too try to pay attention to these two acts of kindness
Hugs
What a lovely sweet card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful interpretation , and I really love what everyone had to say about it!
The old adage of having to be "cruel to be kind" I think "assertive to be kind" is more the truth when it comes resolving conflict and loving one another, both family and friends. This takes practice, because most of us don't learn it growing up.
"because most of us don't learn it growing up". Somehow I think we have to do the real parenting ourselves during our lifetime. Growing up is just preschool and assertiveness is an advanced course :D
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