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| The Faeries' Oracle |
Yesterday evening I’d already drawn a card for today
from the faeries’ Oracle. It was Penelope Dreamweaver. She represents
inspiration, creativity and dreams. It looks like she is some kind of muse. The
fun part of this card is that she is Brian Froud’s muse and that it is up to me
to discover my own. She is merely a reminder of my own guide in these right
brain matters. I thought it might be a good idea to draw some more today and be
extra aware of any “signs”.
Brian Froud writes:
“Faeries hide what you want and reveal what you need”
This morning I picked up my Wildwood Tarot and drew a
card with the following question in mind: What do I have to be aware of when I
open myself up for inspiration and creative ideas?
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| The Wildwood Tarot |
The Blasted Oak.
The name itself sounds a bit like a curse. Imagine what the guy would be
swearing while falling out of this tree and burning his hands. According to the
book this card is a combination of The Tower and The Hanged Man
It represents everything that shatters our own constructed false securities and it
destroys our perfect created illusions. Everything is ruined but at the same
time we are freed from our bonds to our tree (burning ties) We fall upon
the earth who will carry us an ground us. So after some healing we’ll stand up
again and tread upon a new path ( or perhaps not and we’ll grow another tree…)
For me this card is
a very strong push to let go of my creative anxieties and not to be afraid of
hitting the ground. Don’t play safe, experiment, draw from your own guts and
don’t be scared to fail. Be raw, be real, be yourself. That’s the best I can do
for now and I know my Dreamweaver will be proud of me. (
and so am I J)
So easy to say isn't it Ellen, a little harder to do. But as long as we don't stop trying. I had to recognize the illusions in my life, finally, and it is harder than ever anticipated. I fall, stand up again, fall yet again .. here I am up again ready to fall again if need be. A learning and growing process I guess. Your Dreamweaver would indeed be proud. Now go do something today that isn't in your comfort zone.
ReplyDeleteTe more I get to know the people in this community the more I realize we all struggle with the same issues but in different situations
DeleteI've drawn something today without an example and it was hard and it still is hard to be content with it. but I am getting there; one step at the time... :)
When I saw the Wildwood card, I thought of not staying attached to what keeps us in our comfort zone. As Carol also said, it is so scary sometimes to try something new and different. But hey, look how successful your blog has been! :D
ReplyDeleteYou know it has totally skipped my mind this blog can be seen a creative endeavor too!
DeleteThanks for reminding me :D
Catching up...
ReplyDeleteEating disorders seem to be as hard to break as crack cocaine I swear. All the luck and strength to both your daughters and yourself!
Thank you very much Sharyn. We will need it :)
DeleteShe has only recently understood that her problem is an addiction too and that she needs help because of that
I think it's marvellous you are letting yourself experiment and go beyond your comfort zone. Happy playing! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks it was rather fun. It was quick and simple and without expectations. I will post about it tomorrow.:)
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