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| The Chariot - Joie De Vivre Tarot |
"In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins- not through strength but by perseverance."
~H. Jackson Brown
Showing posts with label the chariot. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the chariot. Show all posts
Monday, May 20, 2013
The Chariot Affirmation
I am determined to reach my goal. I move forward with confidence, overcoming all obstacles in my path.
"In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins- not through strength but by perseverance."
~H. Jackson Brown
"In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins- not through strength but by perseverance."
~H. Jackson Brown
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Heaven Via Chariot?
My uncle is losing his battle with leukemia. He's not expected to live past Christmas, if he makes it that long. I keep hoping for some miracle to come and save him, but maybe a peaceful passing is what I should be praying for. I did a spread asking what the next few weeks would look like for him.
Probably because of wishful thinking my first read on these cards was that The Chariot represents my uncle's desire to fight this cancer. He wants to undergo an aggressive treatment to try and beat the cancer, but his doctor believes the treatment will kill him even faster than the cancer. His heart is simply not strong enough to survive a stronger dose of chemo. When I saw these cards I thought maybe they were saying he would fight and be victorious. Surely the Six of Wands shows a man surrounded by love and support celebrating a victory, right?
But after thinking about it more, and knowing that my uncle is home under hospice care, preparing to celebrate Christmas early so he can see the joy in his grand-children's faces one last time, I think maybe The Chariot indicates that he will be leaving this world for the next very soon.
In the bible, Elijah was taken to heaven by a chariot:
The next two cards seem almost heavenly in that context. If this reading does indicate that he will by dying soon, it shows joy and love await him in the next world. I really want to believe that when we die we are reunited with loved ones. The Six of Wands paints that picture too. Maybe the King of Cups is God, in this case. God is love, after all. No matter how confused I am about all things divine at times, that is the one belief I cling to the most.
As if that isn't clear enough, when I add up the cards to calculate the quint card I get 7+6=13. Death.
Either way, I want to believe what this reading is telling me. I hope a miracle happens and somehow his heart is strengthened and he can live to fight. The truth is, though, that we are all going to die, and no matter how hard I try to forget that truth, sometimes it gets right up in my face and demands to be acknowledged. This is one of those times, so if I have to face it, I want so badly to believe death is a passing from this world to a better one filled with love and joy. That does seem to be the message for me today. If only I could believe it.
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| The Chariot, Six of Wands, King of Chalices - Tarot of the Magical Forest |
Probably because of wishful thinking my first read on these cards was that The Chariot represents my uncle's desire to fight this cancer. He wants to undergo an aggressive treatment to try and beat the cancer, but his doctor believes the treatment will kill him even faster than the cancer. His heart is simply not strong enough to survive a stronger dose of chemo. When I saw these cards I thought maybe they were saying he would fight and be victorious. Surely the Six of Wands shows a man surrounded by love and support celebrating a victory, right?
But after thinking about it more, and knowing that my uncle is home under hospice care, preparing to celebrate Christmas early so he can see the joy in his grand-children's faces one last time, I think maybe The Chariot indicates that he will be leaving this world for the next very soon.
In the bible, Elijah was taken to heaven by a chariot:
"Then it happened, as they continued on and talked, that suddenly a chariot of fire appeared with horses of fire, and separated the two of them; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven." 2 Kings 2:11
The next two cards seem almost heavenly in that context. If this reading does indicate that he will by dying soon, it shows joy and love await him in the next world. I really want to believe that when we die we are reunited with loved ones. The Six of Wands paints that picture too. Maybe the King of Cups is God, in this case. God is love, after all. No matter how confused I am about all things divine at times, that is the one belief I cling to the most.
As if that isn't clear enough, when I add up the cards to calculate the quint card I get 7+6=13. Death.
Either way, I want to believe what this reading is telling me. I hope a miracle happens and somehow his heart is strengthened and he can live to fight. The truth is, though, that we are all going to die, and no matter how hard I try to forget that truth, sometimes it gets right up in my face and demands to be acknowledged. This is one of those times, so if I have to face it, I want so badly to believe death is a passing from this world to a better one filled with love and joy. That does seem to be the message for me today. If only I could believe it.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Charge!
I did another "What's at hand?" spread today using Tarot: The Complete Kit cards:
What's at hand? Nine of Wands. The wands in this card form a window, and behind the window stands a woman looking out. The window almost looks like a cage. Are the bars there for her protection or is she trapped by them? I've been feeling guarded lately. Having been hurt by a couple of comments from people recently, and also feeling hurt by silence from other people, I find myself holding back and not reaching out to others as I normally would. Maybe the woman behind the window is just checking the weather before she heads out so she knows whether she'll need a raincoat or not. Once she knows what she needs to be safe and warm, she'll step out and rejoin the community.
Past Influences? The Chariot. Look at that bicyclist go! The rider is moving in his own way. It may not be the traditional way to ride a bike, but he's moving. I've been quite the mover and shaker in the past, myself. I haven't always been so guarded or so stuck. It's important to remember that. This is a temporary state of being. The calm before the Sidda-Storm, perhaps? You know what they say, "It's like riding a bike; once you learn, you never forget!" I think I'll find my groove again, and sooner rather than later.
Ponder this. King of Wands. This particular king is on the move too. The challenges being faced are temporary. I have everything I need to move forward.
What to do. Knight of Swords. Charge! That's what I think when I see this card. It's so interesting that the top card shows a woman who is hesitating, making sure everything is okay before stepping out, not quite ready to move ahead. Yet, all three cards underneath show definite action and movement. I think this means that this funk I'm in is just about over. I think the King of Swords is telling me that the only reason I'm stuck is because I haven't yet made the decision to MOVE! It's okay that I'm holding back. There may be a good reason to look before I leap, but once I see that it's safe to go ahead, I'll regain the energy I've had in the past and do exactly what I set my mind to.
What's at hand? Nine of Wands. The wands in this card form a window, and behind the window stands a woman looking out. The window almost looks like a cage. Are the bars there for her protection or is she trapped by them? I've been feeling guarded lately. Having been hurt by a couple of comments from people recently, and also feeling hurt by silence from other people, I find myself holding back and not reaching out to others as I normally would. Maybe the woman behind the window is just checking the weather before she heads out so she knows whether she'll need a raincoat or not. Once she knows what she needs to be safe and warm, she'll step out and rejoin the community.
Past Influences? The Chariot. Look at that bicyclist go! The rider is moving in his own way. It may not be the traditional way to ride a bike, but he's moving. I've been quite the mover and shaker in the past, myself. I haven't always been so guarded or so stuck. It's important to remember that. This is a temporary state of being. The calm before the Sidda-Storm, perhaps? You know what they say, "It's like riding a bike; once you learn, you never forget!" I think I'll find my groove again, and sooner rather than later.
Ponder this. King of Wands. This particular king is on the move too. The challenges being faced are temporary. I have everything I need to move forward.
What to do. Knight of Swords. Charge! That's what I think when I see this card. It's so interesting that the top card shows a woman who is hesitating, making sure everything is okay before stepping out, not quite ready to move ahead. Yet, all three cards underneath show definite action and movement. I think this means that this funk I'm in is just about over. I think the King of Swords is telling me that the only reason I'm stuck is because I haven't yet made the decision to MOVE! It's okay that I'm holding back. There may be a good reason to look before I leap, but once I see that it's safe to go ahead, I'll regain the energy I've had in the past and do exactly what I set my mind to.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Girls' Night Out
I'm meeting my best girlfriends tonight. It seems like it's been a long time since we got together. We used to go out every weekend, usually both Friday and Saturday night. We had some serious fun together and have been through some serious tough stuff together too.
I pulled three cards today asking to be told a story about tonight.
I think I will be very happy that I got the chance to see my friends tonight. The Ten of Coins tells me I will be very aware of how blessed I am, and out of my abundance I will be giving back. There will be a real balance of giving and receiving tonight.
The Six of Cups reflects how I feel about our friendship. Things have changed. We don't see each other as often as we used to, and even when we do it's not quite the same, which isn't a bad thing, but I do miss the dynamic we used to enjoy.
Perhaps we'll all reminisce tonight and remember all of the good times and difficult times we've weathered together, but the Chariot seems to be telling me that going back is not an option. We're all moving forward on our paths, and our relationship has to adapt to the changes in our individual lives, but I just noticed the word, "trust," on the Six of Cups in the middle of the spread, and I think instead of worrying about how our relationships will evolve, I'll just trust that what is best for all of us is what will be. In the meantime, I'm going to embrace my friends tonight and bask in the love they bring to my life.
I pulled three cards today asking to be told a story about tonight.
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| Ten of Coins, Six of Cups, The Chariot - The Joie De Vivre Tarot |
I think I will be very happy that I got the chance to see my friends tonight. The Ten of Coins tells me I will be very aware of how blessed I am, and out of my abundance I will be giving back. There will be a real balance of giving and receiving tonight.
The Six of Cups reflects how I feel about our friendship. Things have changed. We don't see each other as often as we used to, and even when we do it's not quite the same, which isn't a bad thing, but I do miss the dynamic we used to enjoy.
Perhaps we'll all reminisce tonight and remember all of the good times and difficult times we've weathered together, but the Chariot seems to be telling me that going back is not an option. We're all moving forward on our paths, and our relationship has to adapt to the changes in our individual lives, but I just noticed the word, "trust," on the Six of Cups in the middle of the spread, and I think instead of worrying about how our relationships will evolve, I'll just trust that what is best for all of us is what will be. In the meantime, I'm going to embrace my friends tonight and bask in the love they bring to my life.
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