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Oracle Sunday!
43, Sun
(Above). The direction of Above
takes us up and out of the four traditional elements of Air, Fire, Water and
Earth, and reminds us that we are but a small part of the Cosmos. Above also reminds us that while the
Machinery of the Universe is huge, it does have an effect on each of us, and
each of us is an important part of the workings of that Machinery. The Sun brings light and warmth into
our world, and thus life can exist.
The light illuminates truth, and the warmth brings wealth, success and
happiness. Our sun has a corona,
so The Sun tells of charisma and brilliance.
36, Guide:
Bear (North). North is the direction of
Earth, and thus of the physical or physically formed or manifested world, and
of nurturing, health, finances and security, and the wisdom associated with
living simply, being well-grounded, and being in touch with our physical body. Bear is
about protection and hibernation, power, shelter and instincts. Mother bears are fierce, yet gentle,
and that is the message of this card.
I am being told by Bear that I should protect and nurture myself, but I
should also make use of what I’ve learned to not only connect with my own
instincts, but also to nurture and guide others.
67, Empathy (Within). Within
is the direction of the Self, and thus the cards associated with this direction
deal with the ways our Self connects to the world and perceives the world, and
the Self. This direction is mostly
abstract, and yet is our bridge to the Universe around us. Empathy is about
receptivity, sensitivity, and shared emotions or experiences. This is not a detached understanding of
another, but rather it is about being able to communicate without words,
without conscious understanding, as if we ourselves are experiencing the
feelings of another being.
I then stacked my cards and
created my mandala. The Sun is the
obvious center of this small solar system, with Empathy warming its hands on
the warmth and heat of the Solar Disk.
This is not about illumination so I can see with my eyes, but rather I
am being asked to perceive my world without seeing. I need to take care of myself this weekend, to “be all I can
be” so that I can in turn offer nurturing and guidance to others.
And this is what I’ve been
doing. I am getting up and out for
a walk and a bike ride early. I am
keeping active during the day, and I am feeding my soul as well. I am striving to keep positive and
useful thoughts and feelings within my subtle body, and I am striving to remember
that the greatest power is love.
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