The Wildwood is very different! Although I see it uses the keyword "decisions". And in that, I see a similarity to the 2 of Wands of RWS. I think the card is interesting because we have begun tapping into the fiery creative energy from the Ace, but hover on that point of what we are going to do with it, how it makes us feel, if we are re…
The Wildwood is very different! Although I see it uses the keyword "decisions". And in that, I see a similarity to the 2 of Wands of RWS. I think the card is interesting because we have begun tapping into the fiery creative energy from the Ace, but hover on that point of what we are going to do with it, how it makes us feel, if we are ready, etc. I like how the Wildwood version plays more into the fire element. It's much more subtle with RWS - there are never any actual fires shown in those cards.
Box of woo - haha, I like that. It can feel all a bit mystical and strange. One thing I hear often is, "How do I know this isn't all in my head, just making it up?"
I have heard that instruction as well, usually with free writing. I personally don't think it is necessary, although some find it helpful. It's a bit of a trick, I feel. If you're not using a dominant hand, you may be more likely to create the psychic environment for non-dominant thoughts/insights, etc to rise to the surface. But leaning into our dominant hand may allow a flow state to engage. That's what I find happens in states of creativity if I am not handicapping myself. And that is a very fruitful space to be in.
Creating the container via aesthetic and atmospheric factors is such an important part for me. At the very least, I am usually playing instrumental music. I built that habit from early practices with shamanic journeying that used drumming to help facilitate the trance state.
Accompanying that with oils, candles, etc that symbolically link to what you are working on is another interesting exploration. It taps into some of the typical "magical" practices - like burning herbs that symbolize Venus or doing your inner work on Friday, etc. It creates ritualistic continuity and concentrates some of the psychic atmosphere thematically in certain directions. I find it to be really useful!
The Wildwood is very different! Although I see it uses the keyword "decisions". And in that, I see a similarity to the 2 of Wands of RWS. I think the card is interesting because we have begun tapping into the fiery creative energy from the Ace, but hover on that point of what we are going to do with it, how it makes us feel, if we are ready, etc. I like how the Wildwood version plays more into the fire element. It's much more subtle with RWS - there are never any actual fires shown in those cards.
Box of woo - haha, I like that. It can feel all a bit mystical and strange. One thing I hear often is, "How do I know this isn't all in my head, just making it up?"
I have heard that instruction as well, usually with free writing. I personally don't think it is necessary, although some find it helpful. It's a bit of a trick, I feel. If you're not using a dominant hand, you may be more likely to create the psychic environment for non-dominant thoughts/insights, etc to rise to the surface. But leaning into our dominant hand may allow a flow state to engage. That's what I find happens in states of creativity if I am not handicapping myself. And that is a very fruitful space to be in.
Creating the container via aesthetic and atmospheric factors is such an important part for me. At the very least, I am usually playing instrumental music. I built that habit from early practices with shamanic journeying that used drumming to help facilitate the trance state.
Accompanying that with oils, candles, etc that symbolically link to what you are working on is another interesting exploration. It taps into some of the typical "magical" practices - like burning herbs that symbolize Venus or doing your inner work on Friday, etc. It creates ritualistic continuity and concentrates some of the psychic atmosphere thematically in certain directions. I find it to be really useful!
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