Alright, today we are being guided to be like the turtle: slow and steady wins the race. The Oak is much like that – growing slower than many other trees but also lasting much longer. If we have a long-term goal, sometimes throwing ourselves headlong into it will just wear us out before we reach the goal. Take small but steady steps to make your goal a reality that lasts.
We are getting close to the Yule season, so I will be switching to the Christmas Tales cards on Wednesday for a little seasonal fun.
Have a good day!
Thistle
Seven of Earth – Oak
Live by the rhythms of the Earth; work slowly and steadily toward your goal; plant for the generations to come.
A large tree stands gracefully at the edge of a lush lawn. The pages of a local field guide are open to Oak. A handmade basket sits on the grass, full of collected acorns. The sky is blue on this early crisp fall day. The leaves are beginning to turn; several float down to the Earth.
Meaning: Knowing nature is key to knowing yourself. Your legacy is intertwined with the moss and trees. Oaks are slow growing, long-lived sovereigns of the land. Like the oak, you have worked hard and gathered your rewards. When it is time to build your future, listen for the call of the earth. Oaks grow only about one foot a year. Be patient; trust your vision to manifest in its own time. Furniture made from oak wood is durable and hearty. As Texans said on seeing a 1,000-year-old oak standing after Hurricane Harvey, “You don’t get old by being weak.” Have faith in your work. The fruits of your labor will last beyond your lifetime. Look at the pace of nature for guidance. The seasons will give you direction.
Crafting with the Seven of Earth:
• Make an acorn necklace to remind you to slowdown and live in alignment with the seasons.
• Take a basket weaving class. Work on your craft.
• Study the ethnobotany of the land where you live.
The Herbcrafter’s Tarot by author Latisha Guthrie and artist Joanna Powell Colbert
Parting the Mists 
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