The King of Wands - The Nine of Pentacles (Reversed)…

You can tell that life is a flurry when every day I have to post a card of the late night (instead of the card of the day). This means, the cards I pulled in the morning travel with me throughout the craziness of the day, which can help them to percolate in my spirit. This message really did shine prominently throughout the whirlwind of distractions that rained down upon me today. In the blizzard of the holiday season, while we are all rushing about and trying to keep up with the dizzying pace that this holiday season brings, the colors of red and gold shine prominently through decorations, ad campaigns and even on the trees we might place in and around our homes. A bit of symbolism emerges in these colors - some say the red represents a kind of sacrifice we all must make and the gold the gifts that are coming. In this case, with these two cards, it’s important to note that true power lies in how we choose to sacrifice self this season and we may find the gifts aren’t as important as we thought. Another idea that emerged for me in the franticness of today is that the red and gold are colors that can be found in the constant fire - within and without - that fire warms us throughout this time. Even if you live in a warm environment, the fire within your heart and soul can keep your spirit alive amidst this frigidly wild season! Think about using the vibrant imagery of the season to inspire you this time of year. Also, ask yourself - where can I find the real gifts and how might I best use my personal power to inspire others? No matter what you celebrate, the vibrancy of these colors can motivate us toward deeper meaning.

“We all enjoy giving and receiving presents. But there is a difference between presents and gifts. The true gifts may be giving part of ourselves - the riches of the heart and the mind.” - James E Faust

The King of Wands into the Nine of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman