Nine of Cups - taking a moment
Today’s cards are the Nine of Cups and the Prince of Pentacles from the
Druidcraft tarot. In the first card we see a man sitting at his table with eight cups . He is holding the ninth cup in his hand ready to
savor the drink which it contains. It is almost as if he is making a toast to
himself. He is obviously very content. Often we call him a bit smug but since this
is also the wish card of the deck, I think he is enjoying the quiet time before
the other guests are arriving. In my point a view he doesn't mind being with
himself. Sometimes that is all I wish for after a long day. I wonder what he is
thinking about and I pull the Prince of Pentacles. Aha, peace at last, after a
hard day’s work: guarding everybody’s needs and well being. Getting the job done
day after day while shielding yourself for too much emotions can be very
demanding. Although there is still grief, life goes on and a new routine has to
be established. So no wonder he is sipping contently from his cup and enjoying
the quiet before the next storm (I‘ll bet it is coffee J)
Enjoy your coffee, Ellen, and finding ways to protect yourself while your emotions are still so raw.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs,
Kerry
I've just finished my second cup and now we are off we to visit a possible new family member :)
DeleteHappy Happy Joy Joy!!!
DeleteYou know I never looked at the Nine of Cups this way, but he does seem to be savoring the moment before others arrive. Or maybe they've come and gone, leaving their cups on the table. :) Either way, it does seem like he is pausing to appreciate the contentment and satisfaction in this moment, which is a good idea!
ReplyDeleteIt seems like each day I can appreciate living in the moment and enjoying the simple pleasures of life more.
DeleteWe've just returned form our puppy visit and he is lovely little doggy. We can bring him home after two weeks
Oooo! A puppy!!! I can't wait to see photos of him in a couple of weeks. :)
DeleteJust catching up with you Ellen after a little hol - so many healing hugs winging their way to you xx. I love this depiction of Nine of Cups for the same reasons you say here. He really is taking that moment of solitary contentment. I'm looking forward to hearing about your life being filled with this new puppy soul. There are so many wishes there for you and the new puppy :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Margo. Al these wishes were such an enormous support for all of us. We are happy we can slowly move forward and focus on the future and a new puppy
DeleteLovely post. I'm so happy for you getting your new puppy!!! Can hardly wait to see the pictures!
ReplyDeleteFunny I drew the Nine also but off Pentacles today. The Nine of Cups, The Wish Card, a lovely life affirming card for you to draw today!
I must say I love this deck!
Blessings to you Ellen <3
This deck is one of my favorites. Perhaps something for you since you've mentioned you might look in to a Celtic themed deck :)
DeleteI think pictures will be up tomorrow !!
Hugs and blessings to you too Catherine