Six of Spades: Don't Forget

[trochee]

Six of Spades
Originally uploaded by trochee.

I found this card at the bus stop yesterday.

imtboo reminded me that this sort of thing is a pretty powerful divination tool. The 6 of spades apparently indicates "Sorrows pass. Journey away from difficulties."

In addition, it can be:

... associated with the objectivity of scientific method, employed through the generations to sift fact from superstition, build facts into theories, and theories into Laws which we can trust and use to improve our lives. One early title for this card was The Navigator -- one who has learned enough about the relation between the Earth and the Heavens to be able to set a course across trackless oceans and arrive at a chosen spot on distant shores.


At the time of the first Tarot decks, this skill was considered akin to magic, so few were the individuals who understood the principles involved. So the person who draws this card is being typified as a person with special knowledge, an insight into sophisticated techniques that may be powerful enough to effect a rescue in a dangerous time. Other related titles that are common to this card are The Path (out of danger) and The Way Through.

"Don't forget: sorrows pass. Navigate away from difficulties, even as the navigation wisdom seems obscure magic." What a nice thing to have the world reminding me.

Comments

[beckyb.livejournal.com]

Wow. The universe is speaking really loudly to you. I'm glad you noticed and listened. I'm also glad you shared this story.

[writeanya.livejournal.com]

wow. Wow. WOW.

funny, when i saw this posted on flickr, i thought, hm...tarot, wonder what he's found here.

so very glad you investigated.

you indeed are being guided with ferocity. :D seems quite fortuitous to me!

[beegirl.livejournal.com]

Happy sailing Captain! I hope the inspiration you've found in this little nugget continues to blow in your sails.

BTW: I'm looking forward to a Bettie Blue night when it gets here. I enjoy your company...and I enjoy being allowed inside through your journal entries.

Thanks Troke!

[trochee.livejournal.com]

thanks A!

I do like the navigation metaphor. and it's nice to start seeing and sharing with you, too. you're welcome, and i look forward to finding a way that you and i can hang out once in a while in person!