It’s easy to live life in the shallows – you don’t have to worry so much about the tides and you know whatever doodles you create in the sand are temporary. Try to dive deeper and find a meaning that lies beneath the waters of life – emotions and healing. Blessings!
Curandera of Water – Seaweed
Don’t live in the shallows – live in the depths; strengthen your bones in the ocean’s ebb and flow; rock gently the water – heed the siren’s song
An old bathtub is filled with seaweed next to a window decorated with candles, shells, and a mermaid figurine. Towels, soaps, and bath salts are at hand. The view through the window is a sparkling ocean. Luscious greenery hangs in every corner of the room. An old woman adds hot water to the bath from an antique cast iron kettle.
Meaning: The Curandera of Water flows through life with ease. She neither hides her feelings nor lets them overtake her. She understands emotions have cycles too, and she easily navigates their changes. She remembers that our first home was the sea, and to the sea we shall return. She makes time for daily rituals that bring deep healing. She washes away inner turmoil as she cleanses and bathes. She knows seaweed nourishes her body and she enjoys snacking on the tasty treat. People are drawn to her open heart and comforting embrace. Her counsel brings a sense of calm and well-being.
Crafting with the Curandera of Water:
• Spend time watching seaweed in the ocean; wade in and let your body feel the rhythm.
• Strengthen your bones: snack on kelp and eelgrass (or maybe sit outside in the sun for some Vitamin D).
• Restore your connection to the sea: enjoy a seaweed bath at home.
The Herbcrafter’s Tarot by author Latisha Guthrie and artist Joanna Powell Colbert
Parting the Mists 
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