Transparent Oracle Tuesday! Because of the effects of Hurricane
Sandy, I postponed my Transparent Oracle reading until today. So here we go!
37, Guide: Raven (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. Raven is a clever bird, often portrayed
as a trickster. Raven is also
known for assisting us in the transformation from one realm to another, and
known as a skilled communicator.
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.
54, Guide: Giant (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.
Giant corresponds quite a bit with the element of Earth and Earth
energies, and is about the stability of the ground below us, and about the huge
geological forces that formed our world and even now, changes it. In most fairy tales, the Giant ends up
being a great big bump in the road for the hero of the tale, and without these
kinds of challenges, we would never get the chance to be brave or to see if we
have courage.
I then created my mandala. This one is tight, very tight; all the
images pile on top of each other in a triad. Mainly, what is visible are the horns of the Giants, and the
Snakes, bisecting each of the three shapes, like the Kundalini energy. The beaks of the Ravens are pointing to
the center, connecting each of the three shapes with a physically perceivable
form, and the Snakes swirl around it all, connecting together and radiating outward
at the same time. The cards even
go from North to South to Below; an easily discernable energy flow. I think the message of this mandala is
that yes, we can bludgeon our way to our goal with purely physical tools, but
when the energy self and intentions and the Will are involved, along with an
awareness of where I have been, where I am now, and where I am going (and how
movement has happened at all) it will be difficult to turn the tide and bring
success.
Today is election day in the US, and
this has been quite an intense election.
At this point, I just want it to be over. I don’t like lies; seeing lies being perpetuated makes me a
tiny bit nauseous, and both parties have been guilty of lies and of spinning
issues without really saying anything.
I pondered my own vote for a while. Do I manifest my displeasure by not voting at all? No, I could not do that. The ability to cast a vote is a
privilege, and I won’t surrender that privilege. Do I manifest my displeasure by voting for a candidate from
one of the other parties, rather than voting for Obama or Romney? I did consider that. For a long time. But in the end, my concern for women’s
rights, for Social Security and Medicare, and for the possibility of four
Supreme Court Judges being appointed over the next four years have all pushed
me to choose between the two main candidates. Romney’s choice of a running mate has had an influence on
me, because while Romney seems able to move a bit towards the center, Ryan
absolutely cannot, and that is a huge concern for me. And while I like a lot of the basic focus of the Republican
Party (at least, I liked it before the religious nuts and the Tea Party
co-opted the Party for their own purposes), I cannot in good conscience vote
for this pair. And this is the
second time in a row that the Republican candidate’s choice of a running mate
has been a deal breaker for me.
Do I believe Obama is perfect? Not by a long shot. However, he is pro choice. And I feel the need to clarify that and
say that I can’t think of many situations where I would have an abortion, but I
don’t want government making that choice for me. I certainly do NOT believe that a zygote is a person. Obama
is not against Planned Parenthood and his insurance plan will bring equal
opportunities to all to have birth control if so desired. Obama is pro same sex marriage. Again, I feel the need to clarify and
say that I do not believe that all churches and religious organizations should
be forced to perform same sex marriages, but the opportunity should be there
for these couples. And Obama will
not appoint very conservative Supreme Court Judges, which is huge for me. Romney/Ryan will end up bringing The
Handmaiden’s Tale to life, and this is frightening to consider. My vote has been cast for Obama.
In the end, the spin presented by both
parties regarding the economy has ended up canceling both parties out in my
mind. I believe that Congress is
broken, and regarding the economy, in the end it will take more than the
victory of either Obama or Romney to fix things. I just hope that my fellow Americans, no matter what their
party affiliation (or lack thereof), vote with intelligence after considering
true information and real facts, and NOT through the application of the lies
that are out there. No matter who
you vote for, if you base your vote on facts, then you have my admiration.
Today, Mercury goes retrograde in
Sagittarius, my Sun sign. LOL,
should be another very interesting day!
Blessed be!
