Living in the very materialistic and production-oriented society that we do, it can be hard to give or to receive. But when we have enough that we can be generous with others who need it, we are saying to the Universe that we trust it will provide and that we don’t have to hoard resources. And accepting the generosity of others can help us reach a place where we can be generous ourselves. Notice how in the card, the energy flows to the individual as well as away.
Also, don’t forget that there are different kinds of generosity – some of us don’t have money to give but have time, encouragement, and wisdom. Blessings come in many forms.
Have a lovely weekend, everyone!
Thistle
NINE OF VESSELS – Generosity
MEANING: Nature’s open-hearted, spiritual cauldron has a welcome for those who approach the waters of knowledge with compassion. They are blessed by regeneration.
DESCRIPTION: A cross-legged figure sits with his arms as if in blessing. Energy flows from him in all directions: downwards into three vessels below him; upwards into three vessels above him; outward into two vessels on either side of him. The ninth vessel sits in the hollow formed by his legs. It glows with light and energy rising from the base chakra.
READING POINTS: It can be easy to forget, when we reach the pinnacle of our prowess, power, and security, that life is cyclical and what we enjoy during the times of plenty are the products of previous toil and effort. Just like the wise farmer, we must manage good fortune by planting seeds for the future and by helping those facing hard times. This generosity will always come back to you a thousandfold if it is gifted with selfless good will and a common humanity. To recognize and acknowledge that you are merely a conduit for this abundant enriching blessing, and to let it flow through you and into others’ lives, allows your good fortune to circulate and your positive momentum to carry others with you. By freely giving of your time, support, and energy, the blessing of the divine surrounds you. In this cynical and material world, such things may seem to have little value, but those who have experienced the process in their own lives understand that, in the words of Theodore Rubin: “Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom.”
The Wildwood Tarot by authors Mark Ryan and John Matthews and artist Will Worthington
Parting the Mists 
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