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Tarot truth

the cards told her the truth when she kept on lying to herself and the world around her ~ Yse Danae

Drawing, poetry and episode from the book I am working on ‘Breathe with me’

The Queen of Wands, a fierce symbol of transformation, became her beacon. With each reading she felt a magnetic pull towards her own potential. With her wise black cat friend companion, she embraced her femininity and found her inner leader. Optimism, self-confidence and cheerfulness blossomed in her, like a wildfire spreading warmth and light. She became the queen of her own destiny and ruled with grace and power.

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The upcoming supermoon of October 17  is in the sign of Aries. The sun in Libra. The full moon brings to light, among other things, themes that require change. The energy of Aries can be used to make decisions in this regard. Libra's energy can be used to make the choice of change well-considered. 

The first seal

The drawing illustrates the white horse and the rider, inspired by the symbolism from the Biblical story of the first seal, as described in the Book of Revelation. In short it is about conquest and symbolizes victories and new initiatives. The white horse symbolizes an external, often conflictual force.The warrior is often interpreted as a symbol of conquest and victory, but also of a period of great changes and challenges. In the story the rider carries a bow and receives a crown. These are missing in the illustration. In the background is incorporated the first chakra, the Muladhara, which stands for a feeling of being grounded, safety and surviving. 

Muladhara

The first chakra, also called the root chakra, is located at the base of the spine and represents survival, safety and a sense of groundedness. It is connected to the physical world and our basic needs such as food, shelter and safety. A sense of being grounded means that you feel stable, balanced and connected to yourself and your surroundings. It involves being aware of the present moment and your physical body, which helps to reduce stress and anxiety. What is needed to be grounded is: stability, a sense of security and having both feet on the ground. Awareness: of thoughts, feelings and body without being overwhelmed. Peace, there is a sense of calm and inner peace. Resilience, the ability to cope with stress and challenges.

Symbolic meaning of the drawing

Both, the horse and warrior,  reflect the fiery Aries in their eyes. The landscape that surrounds them, depicts the calm harmony of Libra. The person in the drawing is not clearly a man or a woman, because the rider can be either. It is interesting to see that the bow and the receiving of the crown are missing in this picture. This could indicate that the rider is on its way to receive a crown, but is still developing an important skill, symbolizing the bow. The rider will receive the crown when she has developed a connection between the bow and the goal. It symbolizes ways used to achieve a goal in communication with the greatest speed, accuracy and focus. 

In another perspective, it is possible that this woman has already developed the skill, but does not yet realize it. She may not yet feel safe enough to use this quality. The drawing shows that the rider has become stuck in a situation, out of fear of making a change. The 'warrior' in the rider has the ability to change this and accelerate at the speed of shooting an arrow. The goal can be achieved by being alert, seeing connections and seizing opportunities. The coronation follows when the goal is achieved.

Symbolic and spiritual comparison:

Transformation and Beginnings: 

Both symbols mark a starting point. The first seal opens a series of events leading to transformation and change, while the first chakra provides the foundation for personal growth and stability.

Safety and Challenge: 

The first chakra is about security and grounding, while the first seal announces a period of challenges and possible imbalance. Both can be seen as necessary steps for growth and evolution.

Physical and Spiritual World: 

The first chakra is strongly connected to the physical world and our basic needs, while the first seal has a spiritual and symbolic meaning that extends beyond the physical.

You came to my blog and saw this drawing. Does it resonate with your current situation?

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Shattering light through the trees Whispering natures silence ~ Yse Danae

Drawing, poetry and episode from the book I am working on ‘Breathe with me’

Nature is always there, in water, earth, fire, air and spirit. It costs us nothing. Every day we are given the opportunity to rest in nature and enjoy the most beautiful changeable unique art that has ever existed. We can listen to the wind whispering through the trees, a kind of music that never sounds the same. Enjoy the endlessly different colors of green and twinkling figures beautiful sunlight shattering through the trees. The soft noise of nature is the only sound we call ‘silence’. Nature contains a great love that no words can describe. We just need to allow ourselves to experience with all our senses.