The
waterfall in the image above reminds me of a place in the foothills of
the Appalachians that I used to camp under the stars. This
card is subtitled "Happiness," and I must say that's how I feel when I
look at it. The cups on the rocks below will stay continually filled,
no matter how many sips someone takes from them, as long as they are
placed back in the stream of water. I have tried for years to find
happiness in people, places and things, and while I may find temporary
pleasure, it is never lasting. The only way I've found true joy and
contentment has been through a spiritual connection of my own choosing.
I find I am fulfilled as long as I keep replacing my bowl back in this
spiritual flow.
From the Shaman's Oracle comes the "Ancestor of Guidance:"
From the Shaman's Oracle comes the "Ancestor of Guidance:"
I
am lucky to have a mother who has genealogy as an interest, so I know
many of my ancestors. Not just names and dates, but stories about them
and their lives have been passed on as well. The elk's antlers in this
card remind me of a family tree, and suggests that I can find guidance
by looking at the lives of those who have come before me. I can see how
alcoholism and a failure to keep commitments were damaging in some,
while the love of nature and learning, as well as compassion and
generosity, were beneficial in others. I can't blame my life on
genetics, because I'm the one who must ultimately choose...
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