
Novice of Chalices (Pagan Tarot)
I'm pretty sure I drew this card the last time I used the deck. How odd. And I shuffled well. Blue dominates the card-suggesting to me clear communication and spiritual insight. Indeed the lady on the card gazes into the depths of the chalice as if scrying. This is a card that points to the signs that surround us and flags up the need to be mindful of these signs - for this is how the universe communicates with us. There is strength in the card-a stag drinks water in the distance. But the lady gazes only into the chalice. She knows her back is covered, she knows too that life grows where it will (there are flowers and trees everywhere-it looks a fertile area) so she does not need to worry about that. All she needs to do is to try to work out the universe's message for her personally and live her life accordingly. So I feel this card is telling me to relax & trust in the universe. I have been fretting this morning about something I need to do later today. I have been trying to work out what I will do in fine detail, and getting frustrated by all the unknown factors that could "trip me up". But I am part of a universe much bigger than me & it is guiding & protecting me. If I just take the time to read & understand the signs I will be able to let my movement flow with it (rather than trying to control and dominate it). This card is a timely reminder of that.