Today card is the Five of Vessels (Cups) – Ecstasy. Although this card is not about sadness and grief, like its Rider Waite counterpart, it is
about fully immersing in, and expressing your emotions and feelings. Letting go of thinking and analyzing and being totally present in this one moment. The woman
in the depiction is dancing and making rhythmical music and maybe she is singing
too. She keeps on dancing until she feels the connection with Spirit/ the
Divine. That one split second where all is one, when your soul fuses with the
Universe, that is the moment you are really between worlds.
Honestly, it is not easy for me to go there. I am quite introvert, so expressing myself in
movement and sound is hard for me. The only way I can experience this feeling of connection is while I am
painting or something like that or when I am meditating. I do envy this woman though, because this card also radiates a
sense of freedom to express yourself in such an exuberant wayP.S. I am taking a little break from blogging and commenting, because I am going to visit my mother for a few days and I have some other things to attend to. Probable I will be back next Tuesday J
I love reading about your holiday customs. :) I too keep my emotions "close to the vest," yet those times when I have allowed them to be fully expressed made me feel like a huge weight had been taken off me. I hope you have a lovely, relaxing visit with your mom!
ReplyDeleteI am sure it will be lovely, if only it was because it will be so peaceful and quiet there :)
DeleteI love this card - that feeling of joy in the moment is so infectious. Perhaps you get it when you're out on your bike, sometimes, in nature and in movement… :)
ReplyDeleteHave a good time with your mother, Ellen!
Ha ha Yes I could! Maybe throw in a song or two also :D
DeleteThanks Kerry I am looking forward seeing her again
Lovely description for this card :) I hope your visit with your mother is nice, and that you enjoy your break from routine!
ReplyDeleteThanks Olivia, I've just returned home and I've had lovely time. It is hard to return into the routine though :D
DeleteHave a lovely time, Ellen. I've also spent time away from blogland. I love hearing about your celebrations and totally feel the same way you do about letting go :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Margo Thank You! It feels rather good to take a break once in while :)
DeleteThis deck reminds me of a November I spent housesitting for a friend in a little cottage all by myself. I had the Wildwood and it kept me company in the cold.
ReplyDeleteIt is getting chillier here too. Hope you have a lovely visit with your mum :)
Thanks Steve it was lovely we had such a good time. I wish I could go to that little cottage instead of my own house to extend my free time for a bit more :)
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