Parting the Mists

OK, this has been a challenging week emotionally and schedule-wise. Monday, we had to let our sweet old Border collie Kaitlyn go. Her arthritis and joint deterioration was to the point of painful even with pain killers and she wouldn’t regain mobility. It broke our hearts to let her go.

She was an unexpected joy. Her owner who lived near us fell on hard times and was going to take her, then 16 years old, to the humane society. We knew she’d never be adopted at her age and in her condition (horrible double ear infections and arthritic), and I adore Border collies. So, we took her in, fully realizing we may only be giving her a good last year or so. Well, Kaitlyn Strongheart (as we liked to call her) fooled everyone by living almost to 19. We didn’t want to see her suffer, but the house feels so empty without her despite the six other animals here.

On a brighter note, we have the perfect card for today: Rebirth. I did a double take when I drew it! Many of us are feeling relieved and blessed by a rebirth in government today, but don’t forget to remember to see today’s card in a personal light as well.

Blessings and have a lovely Wednesday,

Thistle

EIGHT OF VESSELS – REBIRTH

MEANING: By looking at the past, acknowledging our mistakes and learning from them, we grow and attain new wisdom. The future waits to be unfolded by our positive action as we become “The Eighth Vessel” and receive powerful rejuvenating energies of rebirth.

DESCRIPTION: From the middle of a fast-flowing stream, we see an ancient cauldron hanging form a great chain. In the trees above it are three smaller cauldrons. Water and energy flow from them, filling the great cauldron, which in turn overflows and fills four more, which sit on the rocks below and overflow into the stream.

READING POINTS: Rejoice! A time of renewal and potential is here. The cycle of rebirth and healing brings inner peace and confidence. Once you accept that all the blessings and gifts of life can be yours or, indeed, already belong to you, the fear of asking is gone. It is time to shed the skin of the past and accept and utilize the overflowing potential of the present that is freely available to you. Do not be afraid to make mistakes. Do not be afraid to ask, “Why not me?” See potential where others only see barriers. See challenge as others see impossible odds. Apply all that you have learned through experience and toil to any problem and you will not fail. You have striven to survive and absorb insight; you have endured loss to retain your integrity. All of these trials have made you stronger, wiser, and more effective. Drink of this new fountain of opportunity and renew your life objectives. You have endured the past ¬– its gifts were hard won; now the challenge of the future unfolds. Grasp it and shape it in your hands as you would have it manifest in your life.

The Wildwood Tarot by authors Mark Ryan and John Matthews and artist Will Worthington.