Monday, April 6, 2015

Queen of Pentacles – Taking care of Everybody

Today’s card is the Queen of Pentacles from the Joie de Vivre Tarot by Paulina Cassidy. The perfect card for Easter Monday.  The queen is sitting quietly near a clear brook. She is holding a Pentacle in her arms which to me resembles a cushion with a heart and the moon phases embroidered on it. With one of her other hands she is petting the hare sitting beside her.
Yesterday , Easter Sunday, was  in general a good day but also as usual an exhausting day. My husband was happy and content and that is something to be thankful for. Also the rest of the family had a pleasant day, everybody enjoyed M’s Easter wreath , cookies and some buns. Dinner was good. When my husband went home again it was time for me to send my hare goodbye until next year’s Easter. I embraced my heart and cuddled it softly. Some special me-time was called for; not only for that evening but also for today. 
Because of my Hermity nature I always need some time to regroup myself after such a social event. And I wondered what would be the best way for me to do this:
Then I pulled the Seven of Wands and I had to laugh out loud. What  a lovely reminder of yesterday’s post. Look at me standing there, defending the worthwhile; my own space, my own needs. Not always easy but definitely necessary  J
So for today I am going to keep to myself and do the things  I love to do: blogging, meditation, reading,..... 

I hope you all have a lovely Easter Monday too.

15 comments:

  1. Is there a holiday called "Easter Monday"? I had no idea. Happy that your family had a nice celebration, but glad you see the sanity in retreating to your own sacred space afterward. :)

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    1. We call it Second Easterday and I thought in English this is called Easter Monday????
      This day is a slice of heaven :)

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  2. I love seeing your reference to Easter Monday, a day I grew up with in Canada. When I came to the States I was surprised to find it was a non-day here. There something wise in designating a day to pause and take in the Miracle that has occurred. Whether one ascribes to the Easter mythos or not, that same Mystery is unfolding all around us in the natural world, as the green shoot, the flame of blossom, the wild bud....Enjoy your sacred pause, Ellen and thank you for reminding me to drink in the astonishment of Spring, of the Earth knowing Herself again for the first time

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    1. Your welcome Rose and thank you for your beautiful comment Rose
      You should start writing a blog yourself.:)

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  3. Thanks for sharing this Ellen. I know just what you mean about the joy of hosting...and the need to recuperate afterwards! Happy Easter Monday xxx

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    1. Hi Beth, nice of you to drop by during your trip. Yes it is like breathing in and out :)
      Happy Easter Monday to you too

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  4. Ha! I love how your theme of "defending your space" was woven in through today :) I'm glad your Easter was pleasant, albeit tiring, and that you'll have some time alone to "just do you." This morning I didn't have to work so I cleared and cleaned my altar space, and reorganized everything. It always feels good to do that. Be well!

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    1. Hi Olivia! Altar altering is always such a relaxing and empowering thing to do. Coincidentally I did the same thing this afternoon. I love touching my sacred object and stones!

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  5. Very nice post I can relate to Ellen.
    I am happy not to have had to host. All the same I did get invited out and do the Easter dinner and socializing thing, which I am grateful for, and did have an enjoyable time, but not what I consider the most important aspect of Easter. Like you I tend to want to withdraw somewhat and get reflective. I too drew Pentacles... The Ace, which gave me lots to ponder and think on.

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    1. I think we are quite alike Catherine. Although we do enjoy the company of others we need much time for ourselves and our thoughts.
      Just doing the things we love and letting our minds wander :)

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    2. I agree Ellen. I think we are much alike. I attribute a lot of my wanting alone time to growing up this way, being alone most of my time at home. I'd go doolally all of a sudden having a big family visit! Seems like many who grow up with loads of siblings they love it. Guess it all depends on what you are used to, and how close you are to your family.

      I'm glad I don't have to shout to be heard! ;)

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    3. Silence is much needed when you want to hear the soft voice inside

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