The Heirophant
At the introduction to the class, discussing the materials, we as a group shared a bit about our sorrounding influences. More than a few of us seemed to be facing issues about being ourselves. When we selected a Tarot card, The Heirophant, we definately realized that the truth had been spoken. As we were instructed to study at our own pace, my focus began to shift to a card and corresponding path indicated by an area of the body that tells me I need to work on this.
So, on a personal level I first thought of the left side of my body, where I have the most problems. Picking the shoulder, I was led to The Chariot. I felt that by examining it I should be able to find what is needed for healing, and apply it. Taking a look at this card, for me it reveals a need for me to decide what vehicle I need to utilize to acheive my goals and reach my destianton confidently.
I conducted the workbook stepping into the now, and all questions were answered positively! For the ritual, I looked no further than the household cat, noting that animals seemed most content when they do what they do best, watching, stalking, eating, sleeping and cavorting about, no lofty aspirations, just a need for survival and a desire to stay dirty, as it seems animals become disconteneted when they lose the sent of outdoors. Her name is Smokey, a grey indoor cat, never realy venturing past the threshold of the balcony of the second story apartment we lived in unless my roommates or myself were out with her. But in recent months she has become very insisstant about exploring more of the outside, crying at the door untill she gets let out weather she was alone or not, wich is something none of us saw comming untill she is in front of us DEMANDING TO GO OUT!!! ;)
My moment of focus yeilded a strong desire to change my surroundings, and it made sense.
