Today’s
cards are the Knight of Wands from the Legacy of the Divine Tarot and the man
card from the Gilded Reverie Lenormand. Both decks are by Ciro Marchetti. This
Knight of Wands is as fiery as it is possible. Red and Yellow and every hue in
between is used to create this image. Two dragons are battling one another with
fire, while unaware of the damage they are causing to their surroundings. They are passionate and reckless, strong and vital. But maybe lately a bit over the
top with all their plans, projects and challenges. This knight can sometimes
give us the idea of “I can do everything if I really want it”. So
we plunge in enthusiastically with passion and good intentions and only to feel afterwards the blisters on our soul. Then we have to admit we've acted like the dragons in
this card: a bit over the top and somewhat impetuous.
But then I
pulled the Man card. Today I read this card as being the Knight of Wands, without his armor. He is
tired of fighting his inner and outer battles. There too many options, too many
battlefields. In his hand he is holding one rose and he is silently waiting
until he knows for sure which challenge is worth his sole focus and all his energy.
I do relate
to these cards very well. For five days now I am trying to change my behavior and
routines on several fronts and I am coming
to the conclusion that it might be a bit too much ad once. Because I do want this challenge
to be a success, I have to set my priorities straight. What do I want to focus on? What is it that I want to change the most? One rose…. one priority ….
I'm finding the same problem - too much to focus on at once. And those blisters are getting a tad painful. I'm with the rose guy - ready to focus on one challenge at a time. These two decks look beautiful together.
ReplyDeleteYes they do look lovely! I can't wait to pair up my Druidcraft Tarot with the Celtic Lenormand!
DeleteGetting burned and getting blisters could be a necessary part of our learning curve. Maybe I 'll get it this time. :)
I love the way you've paired these decks. It will be a fun way to add the Lenormand into my readings- it will be fun to play with. I just ordered the Chrysalis Tarot and I know you work with this deck too. I am wondering if you have any recommendations for connecting with the cards or initial readings you like with this deck? I'm very much looking forward to its arrival this week.
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Hi Monsoon! The chrysalis deck is one which requires a lot dedication and getting used to but it is certainly worth the effort. How to connect? I guess just like with any other deck. Work/play with it as often a you can. Not just daily draws; that will take "ages", but do little readings for yourself, journal about your favorite and less favorite cards, flip through the deck regularly so you will get acquainted with the cards etc etc etc.
DeleteI wish you lots of fun with perhaps your new favorite deck. So exciting! let me know how you two get along :)
What an interesting pair! Makes me want to do a Tarot/Lenormand pairing myself. Please don't call me a "copycat" if I do! LOL
ReplyDeleteHaha!! I would love to see how you'd combine these two systems!! :D
DeleteI especially love this: "But then I pulled the Man card. Today I read this card as being the Knight of Wands, without his armor."
DeleteThanks :D
DeleteI am challenging myself to change also Ellen. I have a vision, and know what I want, now it's getting down to the work at hand! I really have to take things one step, a little at a time. Can't take too much pressure, feels too much like work and looses the fun factor then!
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Same here! Usually I start off with a sprint but then realize again I can only make it to the finish when I slow down and jog....:)
DeleteFun is the most energizing factor in every challenge!