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Oracle Sunday!
51, Gateway: The World Tree (Below). The direction of Below is not easily associated with spirituality,
yet it is a powerful symbol representing the opportunity to create a strong
foundation, and to connect to the tools and powers of the Underworld. The
World Tree is a powerful symbol in many cultures; in Wicca, the Tree is seen as
representing the cast circle, and it is seen as a gateway to the
Underworld. The World Tree is
about initiation of the most exciting kind; it tells of the ability to tap into
the knowledge and wisdom that is a part of me through my ancestors, and it
tells of the ability to connect with non-physical beings.
9,
Guide: Wren (East). East is the
direction of the rising sun, and thus of new beginnings and fresh ideas, as
well as knowledge, intellectual ideas and thoughts. Wren is pretty
amazing; she is a combination of ambition (sometimes ambition that seems on the
surface to be out of reach) and cunning (which enables Wren to surprise us as
she attains the unattainable), which allows her to think out of the box with
amazing results. Wren tells us
that bigger is not necessarily better, and often it is the seemingly
insignificant contribution of the most invisible of players that allows us to
win the game.
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!
I then stacked
my cards and created my mandala.
Boy, this one is really, really clear to me personally. The image is of animals circling a
tree, filled wih symbolism.
Foundation is important, and so is knowledge; we use them both,
alongside life’s challenges, to obtain wisdom. Working together is important, because it reinforces the
concept that we are all connected; we support others in need so we can depend
on them when we are in need, and all prosper. Like the ecosystem of a forest, filled with many different manifestations
of life, the smaller or behind-the-scenes parts are just as important as those
that are manifested in the spotlight.
And yes, I prefer the behind-the-scenes parts, and sometimes that means
I get overlooked. That does not
mean I am not valued.
Oh, no pitty
potty. I’m proud of myself!
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