A Veterans Day reflection on experience.
While Veterans Day is dedicated to those who have served in the military, the word veteran got me thinking about another kind of experience—the wisdom and skills we develop from doing something for a long time.
An alternative definition of veteran from Merriam-Webster is “a person of long experience usually in some occupation or skill (such as politics or the arts).”
For this two-card Tarot pull, I encourage you to think about anything you consider yourself a veteran at—something you've been doing for a long time and have developed a certain level of skill in.
I've used the first Tarot deck I ever owned: the Visconti-Sforza Tarot.
Card 1: How can we use the wisdom of our past to guide our future?
The Queen of (Batons) Wands
Meaning: The Queen of Fire represents an aspect of yourself that, over time, has been inspired by a passion for creativity and spirituality. Recognize your years of experience. The Queen of Fire knows what she wants and how to get it. No longer be deterred.
Dance pace: Moderate
Chakra: Fire/solar plexus—drive
Physical focus: Forehead, solar plexus, and thighs
Astrologic influence: All fire signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius
Intention: Be comfortable with your assertiveness.
Suggested moves and props: Wear a queen's crown and sexy clothing. Rejoice! Shake your hips and thighs. Dance with scarves.
Card 2: How can we open up to new possibilities?
Temperance XIV
Meaning: With the trust you've accumulated over time, you can now proceed with moderation and confidence. Temperance, the healing angel, is with us. We can move forward with openness, grace, and balance.
Movement qualities: Ether with Fire
Dance pace: Moderate
Chakra: Third eye
Physical focus: Thighs
Astrologic influence: Sagittarius energy is idealistic, restless, and big-hearted.
Intention: Act in moderation.
Suggested moves and props: Place each foot on a different surface. Wear free-flowing clothing and angel wings.
Please take note of the Tarot in Motion suggested moves and props. Record a video of your dance and share it on the Tarot in Motion Facebook page.