Page of Cups
The Salmon
Saw this fellow last in the first half of October. It’s a card with counsel that’s good for a regular reminding.
In Celtic legend, Salmon was considered the wisest of all creatures. It dwelt in a great well overhung by the Hazel, the tree of knowledge. As the fruit (hazel nuts) of the tree dropped into the well, Salmon ate of them and grew greater and deeper and truer in wisdom.
When this card shows up for a client, I share about the legend and then say something like,
First of all, this card is a call to find meaningful opportunities to seek wisdom and increase your knowledge – scholarly pursuits may be perfect just now. So get started on that immediately if you feel some call to do so.
Beyond that, Page of Cups is a card of creativity. So be prepared to explore how you may begin or expand creative projects starting today.
And in many traditions, the fish represents spirituality. Salmon is one of the only creatures on the Earth who returns to its place of birth to procreate. So this card speaks of a primal, powerful drive toward reconnection with Source − with the Divine, with Ultimate Reality, whatever name you choose to give to it. Or perhaps a drive to return to a place you consider sacred — perfect given the season, no?
Some readers find the Page of Cups represents
a fair young person,
meditation,
an imaginative, reflective, inspiring friend
So if any of these pop up in meaningful ways today [including via an email Tarot card, already], eagerly accept the gifts they bring.
What this card recommends and requests, all in all, is
Know what wisdom you seek.
Begin or ramp up your search or endeavor now.
Give your creativity more free play in your life.
Open to very solid and inspiring reconnection with Source in beautiful, meaningful, transcendent ways.
DO IT TODAY.
DO IT TODAY.
DO IT TODAY.
Bright blessings, grace and peace!
Quote for the Day: I value kindness to human beings first of all, and kindness to animals. I don’t respect the law; I have a total irreverence for anything connected with society except that which makes the roads safer, the beer stronger, the food cheaper, and old men and women warmer in the winter, and happier in the summer. ~ Brendan Behan
Today’s Weather: Grumbling through the withers masked by mordant ripostes among the bearded gravy. Tossed-off salads. Prepare a chinchilla.
On This Date: 1660 – Margaret Hughes becomes the first actress to appear on an English public stage, playing the role of Desdemona in a production of Shakespeare’s play Othello.
And, sadly: John Lennon leaves.
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