Saturday, June 21, 2014

Psyche – The World – Walking a spiral path

What a wonderful card for Midsummer: Psyche (the World). The creators of the Chrysalis Tarot couldn’t have chosen a more apt depiction for their last Major Arcana card. Psyche is the Greek word for Soul or butterfly. It all started with a caterpillar and a chrysalis and now, after having finished this journey of transformation, a butterfly is born; the caterpillar has entered a new phase in his life; he has ascended. I like to see our life’s journey as a spiral. After each  successfully completed cycle of experiences we travel further, higher on the winding of our spiral path. Each time we encounter similar situations but we can try to respond differently so we will evolve again.
This is also a card of celebration and of recognition. It is good to be fully aware of your successes and accomplishments and to take the time to celebrate them. But don’t stay  too in this place. Because it is a tempting and safe haven. Look for new possibilities and challenges. Search for the next cliff to take that leap of faith again and to become the Fool once more.
The spiral is the most natural of paths, in fact nature never creates in a straight line.” ~ Lesley Jackson

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  1. Yes, a very beautiful card for this Solstice. May you spread your wings and fly the spiral with joy! :D

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    1. Thank you for this beautiful wish Kerry!

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  2. Lovely! I couldn't help but think of the way you are slowly getting back into your art again with this card. I bet that butterfly is already laying some eggs... :)
    Happy, healthy solstice to you and yours.

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    1. Yes they are very quick in doing so ha ha :D I don't have started with anything new yet but I am not fretting about it anymore and that feels so good :)
      Happy Solstice to you and your family too my friend

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    2. Those "eggs" will mature when its time. :)

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