Nine of Cups - taking a moment

Today’s cards are the Nine of Cups and the Prince of Pentacles from the Druidcraft tarot. In the first card we see a man sitting at his table with eight cups .  He is holding the ninth cup in his hand ready to savor the drink which it contains. It is almost as if he is making a toast to himself. He is obviously very content. Often we call him a bit smug but since this is also the wish card of the deck, I think he is enjoying the quiet time before the other guests are arriving. In my point a view he doesn't mind being with himself. Sometimes that is all I wish for after a long day. I wonder what he is thinking about and I pull the Prince of Pentacles. Aha, peace at last, after a hard day’s work: guarding everybody’s needs and well being. Getting the job done day after day while shielding yourself for too much emotions can be very demanding. Although there is still grief, life goes on and a new routine has to be established. So no wonder he is sipping contently from his cup and enjoying the quiet before the next storm (I‘ll bet it is coffee J)

Prince of Pentacles – Get my feet back on the ground

For today I've drawn again a courtcard . This time it is the Prince (Knight) of Pentacles. He is a prince from India. The suit of Pentacles from this deck is associated with the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of abundance and prosperity. This is the suit of the element earth, where we plant our seeds in the soil, where things are getting done. This prince has come along to remind us not only to seek spiritual growth with a Swords or Cups mentality but also in being present in the moment with everything you do. Staying grounded is such an important thing to do when you are on a spiritual journey.

He is reliable, trustworthy and practical. What can be more healing than the stability of our daily activities to feel connected to life itself and everyone/everything around us. Cooking, cleaning, taking care of our children and also making art, walking the dog and so forth. This prince is teaching us when everything seems uncertain and questionable, keeping our hands busy is most of the time a perfect remedy. It is also a good habit to appreciate what you've achieved after the day is done. 

Affirmation: Today I am going to do my chores and activities mindfully and I will be grateful for what I have accomplished. 

Prince of Pentacles - Steady as she goes

Where would the King of Pentacles be without his trustworthy Prince of Pentacles from the Druidcraft Tarot (aka Knight of Pentacles). Look at him standing there, watching from the hilltop over the land. Guarding it, keeping it safe and if necessary defending it with valor. He is pragmatic, reliable and he gets the job done. This card is for me all about doing the same chores day in day out and keeping our home running: Cooking, doing the dishes, grocery shopping, paying bills, gardening etc. I always have found fulfillment in being “just” a stay at home mother. It is hard to belief how many times I had to defend my decision to quit my job after having my first child. Of course I was in the luxurious position my husband had a job too but it was definitely a financial challenge. It has worked out for all of us and that is what counts the most I guess.

Nowadays I feel I am the king as well as the Prince. Luckily I have two princesses around who are willing to help me as much as they possibly can.

"It's the steady, quiet, plodding ones who win in the lifelong race".Robert W. Service
(Ps. I've learned the drop shadow technique from Prince Lenormand)