The Queen of Water

 Queen of Water — Power of Love    The Queen is larger, more colorful, more intricate, far deeper and higher than we can conceive. The Queen powerfully engages with others. She is not beautiful because of her face and body. She is beautiful because life flows through her freely and is expressed freely. What would happen if you allowed yourself powerful loving expression?   Rev. Penny Clement, from one of her many beautifully illustrated tarot decks

I was in a large circle of women today, exploring the power of chi both individually and collectively. It was powerful and left me wanting to learn more about this energy. The facilitator has studied chi and Eastern modalities of healing for decades, and was an informative, loving force of nature. This was one of those times when I was left wanting more. I love when that happens!

Getting together with like-minded people is invaluable to me, whether in the 12-step rooms, or at my spiritual home. When ideas and experiences are shared, the learning is greatly enhanced. I learn from the insights of others, as I explore my own thoughts. We all grow in our human experience when we are given permission to be completely ourselves in a safe, supportive environment. 

One of the ways we extend our session together is to gather, those who can stay longer, for a group tarot reading, facilitated by our resident artist and card creator. We decide together what our intention is, then we intuitively draw a card from one of several decks, keeping it face down. We then present our cards, one at a time, as we feel inspired to do so. It’s an amazing process to watch how a theme presents itself, then offers clarity in it’s implementation.

Penny, our creative Queen, brought along a painting to raffle just prior to doing the card reading. It only seemed right when the winning ticket went to the day’s facilitator. Although I had really wanted the painting, I was perfectly at ease with the drawing’s result. After the group reading, though, she said that she felt that the painting should go to someone else, and asked who that might be. I raised a finger (I didn’t want to be pushy or greedy!), and it was given to me!

Honestly, right now my life is magical! I will enjoy this moment, this day, these feelings, and will remember how I feel right now in my body. This is but an instant, but this short time sparkles with joy and anticipation and gratitude.