By Michelle Crandell
The Fool finds himself back at the same grassy cliff he left so long ago when he began his journey. He feels free, in harmony with himself, others and the world. A nearly nude woman floats up from the crevasse before him. She looks complete, like her soul has achieved a timeless state of grace.
Around her, the Fool sees four visions. He knows what they mean. The Lion represents fire, his motivation and intuition, his lust for life; the Bull represents discs, his ability to embrace earthly reality and wisely use experiences that have shaped him; the Eagle represents cups, the depth of emotional understanding he now practices; the man’s face represents swords, his ability to use the power of his mind to heal himself and others.
“I no longer consider my ‘self’ as a completely separate individual,” the Fool reflects. ‘”Self” is a device. When used consciously, my “self” interacts with reality, compassionately and objectively. That’s what it means to be “in the world, not of it,” he thinks.
He remembers a poem by T. S. Eliot. “We shall not cease from exploration, and at the end of all our exploring find ourselves at the place we began…and know it for the first time.”
The Fool steps forward, off the cliff… and flies. He decides to rest here a while in great, natural peace. The World awaits him.
Michelle Crandell provides individual readings for a fee. Once a year, she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT. For more information, email michelle.crandell@gmail.com or call 501-655-6242.
