Taking a walk with Gaia, The Empress

Yesterday I was busy cleaning and clearing my little house in the forest (Four of Spirals). I swept the floor, polished the windows and dusted the furniture. This morning I opened the door and stepped outside to take a breath of fresh air and I wondered who would want to come by and visit me on this beautiful summer morning; which energy would want to dwell in my clean house?

How baffled I was when I pulled Gaia the Empress from my Chrysalis Tarot Deck. Just a few days ago I wondered why I almost never pull this card. The last time I pulled The Empress was in November 2015 and now here she is today, beautifully “dressed in the garb of Summer”, on my doorstep of my little house in the forest. Politely I invited her in but naturally she preferred to take a walk outside. So many things I could have asked her but the only thing I did was enjoying her presence and basking in her radiant beauty. She teaches us to enjoy the abundance of her creation on heart level. Stop asking questions and thinking about the how and why, just enjoy life and be inspired by her creativity. It seemed we were walking for ever or maybe just for a minute but however long it was it was enough and I was fulfilled. When I came home, my little forest house was filled with her fragrance of flowers, fruits and a touch of earth... 

The World, Gaia – Where are You?

Today’s card is Gaia, The World, from the Goddess Tarot. Gaia is the Greek primordial Mother Goddess who existed before everything and created all of life. She is the personification of Earth. Just like for example: Erda ( Norse) and Mut (Egypt). I think every religion has his own version of the Creative Instigator of Life: God, Spirit. Mother, Father or whatever name you have chosen for this Creative Force

Lately is has been somewhat more difficult to open up and feel connected to my God(dess). It feels like I am going through the motions but the feeling isn't quite there  anymore. Then I am reading on different blogs about trusting and feeling connected with God(dess),  angels and/or guides. About knowing they are always there for you and we are not alone. Being a swords person, I know this all too well. But feeling  and trusting these beliefs is something quite different. This is when your intuition and gut feeling come into play and those are not my strongest qualities. I wonder why this is a constant returning issue for me….Perhaps it all comes down on my fear of letting go and losing control. For now I will keep meditating and practice gratitude and “trust” this too shall pass….

Gaia – Off to meet the Empress

Gaia is the Greek personification of the Earth. She is Mother Nature, Mother Earth, and the Great Mother of us all. She is the living consciousness ; the soul of the Earth. Everything physical, everything what grows and blooms, every living creature is part of Her. She is everything and she takes care of her realm in a just, fair and loving way. When you look at the depiction you can see She creates an unbridled wealth and abundance and She loves whatever she creates (the dove in her hands)

Our five senses are the best instruments to get to know Her. Connecting with Her can be a wonderful sensual experience. Smell the flowers, the rain, and fresh baked bread, touch your loved ones, brush your hair, listen to the birds, taste some chocolate and look at your gorgeous reflection in the mirror. And while writing this last sentence I realize I am too much a swords person and am neglecting the physical part of my being. I take my health for granted and spend too much time inside behind my books and my laptop. Especially now, when I'm getting older, it is so important to keep my body strong and healthy. So enough written about Gaia. I am going to take my bike out of the shed and I am off to meet her. J 

Today I will give extra loving attention to my physical body  to restore the balance between body, mind and heart