As you all
know I've been participating in the Solitary Tarot and Oracle challenge by Raecine
from Owlmoon513. The deck I had chosen was the Chrysalis Tarot. I was under the
impression the challenge would take four weeks and honestly it was about time to start playing with my other
decks again. Although I do love this
deck, I don’t think it is a deck to use all the time. A bit too many wings and
butterflies. I needed to put my feet back on the ground. So just in time my
Gaian tarot had arrived and I was set
and ready to start working with it. Then yesterday I saw the last video of the
challenge: there was going to be a week five! I just didn’t want to spend
another week with the Chrysalis since I already had decided we should take a
break for a while. So what to do?
I decided I
would finish this challenge with my new deck. Being so eager to explore it, this
attitude could be very helpful to do the last assignment for this
challenge: After doing shadow work and (re)discovering
new parts of ourselves, now we have to learn to be true to who we really are
and how to follow our bliss.
With our
daily draws we will be focusing on empowerment. It is convenient that in the
guidebook for every card there is an affirmation to be found
So for today I' drew the Elder of Earth.
A woman is spinning in the orchard. She is
clearly enjoying herself with this
meditative activity. She doesn't need
to watch her hands. They know what to do. Her focus is constantly on the
quality of yarn, so it will be strong yet soft and even. The deer represents the
gentleness of this elder. She is living
a simple life of abundance and gratitude. She is at peace with her place in
this world. She is working her magic into her daily chores. Making them special and revered. This Elder knows her
true wealth is to be enjoyed moment by moment.
This is far
out one of the most empowering cards I could get. This Elder is living part of
my dream: living a self-sufficient life
on a farm. Selling homemade goods, baking my own bread, growing my own
vegetables. It is a long forgotten dream but it still lingers somewhere inside…
maybe I should finish my knitting project. For me this also a relaxing activity
much like spinning.
Affirmation:
“I spin a prosperous and abundant life for myself and those I love.”J.Colbert
I love that the Gaian queens and kings are actually doing something - out living life instead of sitting on a throne. You did draw a fantastic card for focusing on what empowers you. :)
ReplyDeleteYes I am very happy with it. They are fantastic role model for everyone who has passed the 50 years threshold.
DeleteI had to laugh appreciatively at the fact that you decided to finish your one-deck challenge with a different deck!! Haha... I get it... and I agree that at some point it's easy to hit the saturation point with the winged insects :) This is a beautiful card for you to receive, and I love how much it resonates with you. You talk about your "forgotten" dreams.... perhaps there are small ways you can start bringing them back to life, in some way or another!
ReplyDeleteWell it took some "courage" to bend the rules a bit :)
DeleteI do try to bring my dreams in my daily life through my art, and other DIY projects like knitting baking, gardening etc
There are few things as satisfying as baking some good bread, I've found..... :)
DeleteI totally agree :D
DeleteThis is a very inspiring card, and fit's so well. You were inspired to go your own way with choosing another deck!
ReplyDeleteHi Jane Thank you for stopping by. Sometimes all we need is a little nudge to go our own way. Mine was the arrival of a new deck :)
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