Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Six of Swords – leaving my cawing crows behind

The last fourteen days have been a Swordy situation. Anyone who is a bit familiar with  tarot, knows this can vary from having enlightening revelations to being haunted by repetitive self defeating thoughts.  I had so many great plans for this period but not much has come to fruition. They are still floating around in my mind trying to make me feel guilty for not carrying them out.
Luckily I’ve managed to ignore them for now and I am glad to say that, although I am not very active yet, I do feel a lot better.
Swords cards are coming up regularly for me, especially the Six of Swords in combination with the Nine or the Ten. Also the Page is paying me a visit very frequently.  I mainly pull from the Shadowscapes Tarot. It is a gentle soothing deck but it doesn’t shy away from the harder lessons. The soft color palette reminds me of the coming Spring and the grey border resembles that touch of frost we don’t seem to get rid of here.
For today again I drew the Six of Swords. I love the depiction of the strong and nurturing  Swan,carrying the woman on her back between her wings out of a hopeless situation. All of her thoughts have turned black but her Swan is still radiant white, which is a promising prospect indeed.  Although I don’t know yet where I am going, I trust it is going to be a good place.
Also I want to thank you all for your lovely and heartfelt comments on my latest post. You’ve  all been so supportive.

Hugs Ellen

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  1. Sometimes the mind has to move in a new direction before our body follows. Gentle hugs of encouragement to you, Ellen.

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    1. Thank you Bev!
      This sounds like the four of Swords I've drawn today :)

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  2. I feel as though I have been in a very similar position of not yet knowing where I am going. Sometimes it just requires a little patience and things will work out. I loved your description of the Shadowscapes deck color palette being soft like Spring but with a touch of frost. ha ha. I can totally see what you mean.

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    1. And this sounds like the Seven of Pentacles I've drawn today: Trust and Patience that all will be well in due course :)

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  3. I'm always so grateful for what you share - for many reasons. I'm not sure if this helps or not - but I don't seem to know where I'm going lately either ;) I think I'll pull out my Shadowscapes and work with it later. Sending a hug of support your way - Carol

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    1. Thank you so much Carol. I've said it often enough: it looks like we are traveling parallel roads. :)
      Although of course I wish your weren't going through this, it is comforting knowing I am not the only one struggling
      hugs to you too my friend

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  4. It can be tough finding your swan when so many crows try to drown out your calls. Good luck finding your way, dear Ellen. As you say, it's good to trust that you will come to a better place, that's definitely a step in the right direction! Hugs, Chloë

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    1. Thanks Chloe. Yes although I am not quite sure where I am going, I definitely don't feel lost :)

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  5. This is a very healing card image. You are hanging in there, which is the most critical part. And it sounds like you're being patient with yourself, which is so important. Many hugs your way, and you have been in my thoughts every day during your retreat! <3

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    1. Aw that is so sweet of you. It feels good to know I am being kept in your thoughts my dear friend.
      Hugs to you Olivia

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  6. Six of Swords has been coming up a lot for me too, and like you, I've had a lot of self-defeating thoughts. I love the image on the Shadowscapes Six of Swords. So comforting! Even if you don't know where you are going, you are being held and lifted higher. I hope you rest in that. {{{hugs}}}

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    1. Yes it is a lovely image. I also like the fact we can leave our swords behind instead of taking them with us in our boat
      Big Hug!

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