Wildfire’s Sunrise
Vibrant red sun
creeping slow
ekes its way
along the edge
of hilltops
as the smoke
of wildfires
blends with
foggy mornings
and the glow
turns skies
ominous hues
as a new day
begins
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Weekly Creativity Prompt – The Emperor
Prompt: “Pull the Emperor card from your deck(s). Compare the imagery between the card provided below and the card(s) from your own deck(s). How would you read them differently and why?“
Tarot of the Hidden Realm – The imagery in this card makes me think of Odin and his two ravens. I’m not -sure- if that’s intended (although I bet it is), but that’s where my mind goes. His expression and the depth of of darkness he sits in speaks of a man with a great weight of responsibility on his shoulders. This translates, for me, into an energy, personality or person with a great deal to tend to, deal with, and a lot of responsibilities that take deep thought, solid reasoning, and the whisper of informants to help him stay upon the pulse of what’s going on around him.
Tarot Nuages – Here we have a king, stooped and aged, that sits on a throne among the clouds high above all that he rules over. Untouchable, the figure sees everyone and everything. The size of this figure and its lofty perch bring to mind the Christian God and his omnipresence. So very far above the world and looking down, can anyone really understand what he thinks or where he comes from? Probably not. They follow him blindly and trust he has their best interests at heart.
Garbage Pail Kids Tarot – On a throne of mice with a leopard’s pelt as his robe, this emperor’s head explodes in a mushroom cloud as he pushes the button. This card, to me, asks the question of where are you overwhelmed in your responsibilities… and how is this overwhelm affecting your judgements and actions? How could you make better choices if you take a moment to stabilize rather than simply reacting?
Le Tarot de Marseille par Pole Ka – Dude looks like he’s looking over at the guy next to him thinking “this motherfucker’s an idiot”. Highly decorated for honor, valor, and more, this general rules with a tight fist and demands excellence from all those around him. It speaks of demands for perfectionism… and demands that you do more than just follow… but think. As his gaze clearly says… Don’t be an idiot.
DECK USED: TAROT OF THE HIDDEN REALM, TAROT NUAGES, GARBAGE PAIL KIDS TAROT, AND LE TAROT DE MARSEILLE PAR POLE KA
Gideon’s Challenge
End of Day
Shadows drift
across the land
as skies turn
vibrant hue
and clouds reflect
a setting sun
hiding
just out of view
while grasses reach
to seek dying rays
as end of day
draws near
and I eagerly
rush home
to be with you, my dear
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
My Sun
It is you
that makes the world
shift
from grays and blues
to vibrant hues
and only
when time is given
and time is spent
does life
become clear
and bright
and only then
can I see
all that is
and all that can be
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
The Healing
Minutes
turn to hours
with your time
and attention
focused
here with me
and as time
unfolds
dark clouds
begin to lighten
and the world
takes on
vibrancy and color
once more
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
The Easing
Tension rides
muscled ridges
as inner chords
draw tight
like violin strings
ready to snap
until long arms
curl strong around
from behind
and a breath
is taken
as in your company
tangled knots
unfurl
Twisting the Leaf 