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Oracle Sunday!
70, The
Web (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. The Web represents the entanglement and interconnectivity of
all life, and of all experiences.
The Web also reminds us that because of this entanglement, everything we
do affects those around us; those things we do may seem small, but they have
the potential to grow, and to have a much larger affect than intended.
26, Guide: Otter (West). West is the direction of Water, and thus, of feelings and
emotions, relationships of all kinds, cleansing and healing, the wisdom
associated with natural endings, and the bubbling up of pure joy. The first thing I think of when I see
the Otter card is joyful playing.
Otters are known for their play, and play is a sign of intelligence and
awareness. Otters are at home both
on Earth and in Water; they form strong family bonds, and work hard to protect
their group of family or friends.
All while playing tag!
16, Guide: Snake (South). South is the direction of the midday sun
and the peak of power and illumination; this direction is associated with
passionate drive and creativity.
Snake has powerful symbolism in our world; it is seen to represent many
medical/healing modalities, and the Kundalini energy. Snake corresponds with the dragon, and is seen as a mundane
representation of that mythical beast.
Because Snake can shed its skin and appear renewed, it is associated
with healing, fertility, regeneration and rebirth. Snake can access places that would be out of reach for most
of us, and so Snake can share both knowledge and wisdom. However, the knowledge and wisdom owned
and shared by Snake is neutral, and we need to be careful what we choose to do with
what we learn. Eve learned that
lesson in the Garden of Eden.
I then
stacked the cards and created my mandala.
This one puzzled me for a bit.
Were Otter and Snake stuck to The Web like moths snared by a spider? Or was The Web acting as a hammock,
allowing Otter and Snake to just be, without needing to expend energy to stay
upright? Were the three Snakes
isolating the three Otters, working with The Web to hold them prisoner? Otters are social animals, but in order
to understand our connections to each other and to our world, we need to look
inside of us, and perhaps that is the message today. Perhaps Snake is not emanating out of the center of The Web,
but rather is inviting us to follow Snake into the center of The Web. This kind of learning about self does
need to be done in a solitary fashion, and there is power to be had from this
kind of study. Power joins us with
others, but power also isolates us from others; both are useful. Today, I am being asked to be more
aware of that solitary version of awareness, even in the midst of a group
celebration or activity being enjoyed with family or friends.
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