My card of the day, the Queen of Cups, from the Wooden tarot. Since it has no companion book (Maryll Jones), I searched for more about the octopus: Octopi are invertebrates, meaning they do not have a structured spinal column. This is symbolic of agility, grace and flexibility. She is able to slip out of the tightest places, and ambulate as if she is the embodiment of water itself. Take the time to observe the way the octopus moves - its hypnotic. The octopus can detach a limb at will to serve as a distraction against would-be predators. From a totem perspective we could translate this to mean that we ourselves have the ability to cut loose excess baggage in our lives in order to achieve our desire. Added elements of symbolic diversity enter the stage when we learn the octopus can regenerate these limbs. This ability reminds us that our essence is never lost to us. Even the parts of ourselves we give up (such as our addictions as mentioned above) are never permanently removed. We are the sum of our parts (for better or worse) and even those parts we set aside shape our personality upon our path in life. This is a lesson in acceptance, forgiveness, diversity, and embracing all of our facets.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 00:39:10 +0000
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