Card of the Day: Son of Wands

Another adolescent of the court, this time of the fiery Wands suit. There is so much power, so much energy, and this young Son/Knight/Traveller is up for it. He may not be entirely skilled or clear about how to use the power at his disposal, but he is ready to try.

I am here for this, too. I am here for shutting off the news and getting off the internet and engaging in practices and activities that feed my power, that nourish my spirit. This includes a daily 50-minute walk through the town I live in, observing the changes in the trees, the river, the sky and the mountains. Walking past the houses of my neighbors, waving hello and wishing them safety, health, happiness and ease in my mind. This includes daily liturgy services at my altars, touching in with my standards of integrity, my life’s intentions, and the web of relationships that connects me to every single living being on the planet. This includes connecting with my body, mind and spirit through meditation, tarot and writing. This includes reaching out to friends and family each day through the wonders of technology to stay connected and to remind us all to ask for what makes us feel cared for.

In this strange and distressing time, I continue to be moved over and over again by the tenderness and vulnerability of people in my life, near and far. People I know well and people I’m just getting to know. The clear and compassionate leadership of my boss at the library where I work, people like adrienne maree brown (follow her on social media; read her books), who are reminding me what is most important during this time. In this time of medically directed social isolation, we need to reach out and care for ourselves and each other more than ever.

What is making you feel cared for right now?