Something different for a change... and I'm putting this one up even though I know that there are people out there who'll scoff at me. Some of you may be aware of the oracle set that Blackrose has been busily making recently. I've been watching with interest (albeit somewhat sporadically) as the set came together, marvelling at the intricacies of her scrimshawing. Then when she asked for people who were willing to act as guinea pigs to see just how close her oracle was, I agreed.
Now, I've always had a belief in 'the powers of the universe', if you will. I have a belief in astrology, I have experienced the healing powers of crystals first hand, and I have had so much experience with people with psychic abilities that I can't discount it's validity. Now, I'm not one of those who go along to every psychic expo or 'fortune teller'... I think that on the whole there are more frauds in the psychic and/or holistic industry than those with a true calling. But I also accept that there are people who have 'the gift'... or 'the curse', depending on who you ask and the extent of their abilities. In this case, I probably only agreed to the reading as a bit of fun... but I was kind of spun out a bit. And after thinking about the results my perception of our current situation has changed somewhat. I feel much better after reading the wise words of Carole's oracle. Perhaps it was just the power of suggestion... but even if that's all it is... it's got to be a good thing to be able to look on the bright side rather than wallow in your own misery... hasn't it?
I asked the question, "How will our move go?" I just thought that I'd like to post her interpretation of the reading as she sent it to me. You make up your own mind... and if you'd like her to ask her oracle a question on your behalf, she has told me that she is happy to help.
This is the message she sent to me after the reading...
Hi Tina!
I just did your reading for you. Here's what came out of it. The stones represent the immediate "question" at hand, the bone tiles show the attitudes and behaviors of the people involved, and the tree tiles is somewhat the "solution" or wise wisdom from the Green People.
Stones Heart (the ties that bind) - Triskele (the forward momentum) - Cow (finances and material possessions)
Right away, I can tell that there was soooo much invested in the house you guys are currently living in, and I don't necessarily mean financially. The Heart stone represents the love and nurture that is attached to it. The Triskele represents movement and change... Moving forward or moving away. The Cow is self explanatory (the house.) Because the Triskele is in the middle (between the heart and the cow,) I sense that this "movement" is very reluctant. The attachment is very strong!
Animal tiles (I felt the need to pull out two tiles... One for you and hubby.) Snake and Otter
I'm not sure "who is who" in here, so maybe you can make clear it up for me. Snake is someone who is a survivor who adapts to any circumstances. Doesn't mean it welcomes them with open arms, though... Don't tread on Snake or you'll get bitten! Stubborn, resilient, intense and impulsive... That's Snake. A person who is inheritantly distrustful of anything or anyone until proven otherwise. Introverted and sensitive (even thought emotions are not shown up front.) Snake can be very stubborn at times, and this stubborness can kill its spirit (a snake will suffocate if it doesn't rub off its dead skin ASAP!) Snake teaches to "let go" of the old and come out anew. Otter is an extrovert... A congenial, fun-loving person who has rather humanistic views of the world. Can come across as unconventional and eccentric at times, but nevertheless, a kind and friendly soul who's reform-conscious, dynamic and full of imagination. Otter is rather independant and does its own thing when it wants to. Its main problem is that everything is "fun" and it's hard for Otter to "buckle down" and focus when it's optimism and freedom loving attitude has been dampened. Otter can become tactless, dour and reclusive. Like Snake, Otter also has a VERY stubborn streak which can hamper its progress out of its depressive mood.
Tree tile Birch
The Birch tree is the first tree to regrow in a harvested forest. It is a pioneer! A birch forest is a young forest, full of promise and potential. The gleaming whiteness of its bark stands out like a sore thumb within a forest, and so it offers guidance and vision. Birch shows the way to a new horizon... New beginnings! Take the Birch's advice and look towards the new!
From what I could gather from this reading, you guys feel disheartened by the need to move to another house after investing so much in this one, but don't let those feelings stop you... The stubborness will suffocate Snake and drown Otter! The strong love that you have is not linked to the house itself but to each other. You guys have very fond memories and attachment to the place, but it's simply because of the love that YOU have put into it, TOGETHER. You can do it again somewhere else... The common denominator is you, your family, and the love you guys have for each other. I reckon that if you lived in a teepee, this same loving attachment would permeate it. You guys make it happen. Don't let assholes such as "Chrome Dome" quelch your dreams... Don't let it kill the love. Take your love somewhere else where it will flourish, yet once more, and create a home out of a house. I know you worry about your daughter because she loved the place so much, but her little intuitive heart will sense this same love and "belonging" in any house, regardless where it is, as long as you guys are both there with her.
GAWD! I sounds like a bloody awful Hallmark card!!! LOL! I hope this helps Snake and Otter! ;) Lemme know if I'm in the ballpark or if I'm full of shyte... Any feedback will let me know how accurate my oracle is! And if you got any questions too, just fire away!
Cheers, luvey! Carole.
The following is the message I sent back to her. This is how I myself have interpreted this reading.
Woah... Ok, I'm going to need a minute. This has knocked me a bit. I was even on the verge of tears for a second or two... but good tears, not bad ones. This is sooooo true.
I couldn't answer right away because I had to go pick my daughter up from school. And it gave me the chance to think about the reading. It's surprising how true it's come out to be... well, no not surprising, I believe strongly in this kind of stuff. Maybe I didn't really expect too much because of all the bullshit artists that I've met over the years. It's a bit trippy though to see it all there. I think I'm going to have to start looking at this whole thing differently. Enough feeling sorry for us... time to get into it and start fighting for what's right. Also time to look forward. There's obviously something good over the horizon for us.
Anyway, you wanted some feedback. This is what I've come up with.
Firstly, the stones. Well... I think they're the most apt ones for us at the moment. Heart... yep, that could be either the love we have together or the love of the land. I can't really decide completely. Maybe it's both. Triskele... of course there's the momentum of moving. We all know that's got to happen. The cow is what got me... finances. That's the big thing at the moment. The thing that is the hardest to deal with. If that was looking better, I think that things would be a lot easier. We'd be all good if the landlord had lived up to his promise and paid us what he owes us. But since he's denying everything it's left us with no finances at all, really. Anyway... Slightly trippy there.
Now, the animal stones... At first, as I was reading about the snake, I thought "Well, that's got to be me... I guess I'm a survivor, and I can bite when I need to. Stubborn, resilient, intense and impulsive... that's me too. Sometimes distrustful... yep... and sensitive... yep... but not really what I'd call introverted. I'm not really an 'out there' person, but I don't mind mixing with the right kind of person and having a good time. "Maybe" I thought "that's Gryph". He's a lot like me... amazingly so, so it's not a surprise that he has all of those traits too... and he's a bit more of an introvert than I am. Then I read about the otter... Extroverted... I'm not sure if I'm that either, but I kind of am. It could just be recent circumstances that have made me more introverted than I normally would be. Congenial, fun-loving, humanistic views of the world... yep. Unconventional and eccentric at times.... who me? Kind and friendly (well, I would hope so) reform-conscious...yep... dynamic (doesn't feel like it sometimes, but yeah, I guess, essentially) and full of imagination... yep, too much bloody imagination, that's my problem. Independant... not so much any more, but I've had to be most of my life... everything is fun (well, it should be anyway), and it's hard to buckle down and focus, etc... well... yep. Tactless, dour and reclusive... been there too. Stubborn and depressive... yep again. Then I started thinking that they could both be me. In a way they both describe me... I do have a split nature, you know... it's the gemini in me... the split personality. But the more I think about it, the more I'm convinced that Gryph is the snake. That's torn it. I'm the otter. Damn... somehow I thought I'd be something more dangerous, like a wolf or a mountain lion... even something regal like an eagle or a horse... but an otter...... oh well, it could have been worse (by the way, I am joking... damn again... more otter traits).
Finally, the Birch tree... new growth. How much more apt could that be for us. We've both grown so much and so quickly with each other. We should look at this as a good thing. The new is to be looked forward to, instead of feared. I will take the Birch's advice, I think. New horizons... that sounds good to me. Kind of scary, but it could be fun... and I don't want to miss out on the good things we might find there.
Now, your interpretation sounds about right too... We have been disheartened by this move, and you're right... it's not the place that matters, but the love within it. I don't think that's going to change. As for the teepee... yes please... sounds fantastic... I think we'd love it... especially if it came with a rainforest or something similar. And the kids, of course. To take off and live with nature, all together in happy harmony... how beautiful that would be. As for our daughter and her school... yes, she loves it, and yes, she will make the change ok if we need to... she's a strong and resilliant person too. I just hate to do it to her. Not only does she love it there, but everyone at the school loves her just as much. She feels safe and comfortable. If we have to move I just hope she can go to another school that's similar to this one, and I hope she likes it just as much.
So there you go. I think your oracle is pretty spot on. I can't wait until Gryph comes home and has a look at the reading. I want to get his opinions on it all. I think he'll come to the same conclusion though.
Thanks Carole. You don't know how much I needed to hear all of this. I know where I'm going to go when I need more guidance... straight back here to you. xx
Lots of love to you, oh wise one. Take care.
Yep, it could all be shyte. I could just be another example of a person who wants to hear that something good is waiting to happen to them. But how much different is that from those who follow a main-stream religion? There is something to say about the peace of mind attained by communing with nature and following the basic laws of the universe... peace, love, brown rice and all of that. Not that I'm going to go out and start a hippy commune (even though that would be pretty cool)... or start worshipping a Wikka god and casting spells on all and sundry... or visiting Stonehenge so that I can dance around naked in the moonlight with a bunch of other 'holistic crazies'. But I have had a long hard look at what's possible... the good and the bad... and I've decided that I want to aim towards the good and put the bad behind me. Like the Birch tree... forget the devastation and move on to greater heights. That's GOT to be a good thing for all of us.
Thanks again Carole. Not just for your oracle, but for your wise words of quiet and caring encouragement. You are a legend.
• Thursday 31 August 2006 - (((hugs)))