Truth as Power ~ Rune and Tarot for 29 Dec 2016

Speaking truth to power almost is too much these days. The push back that’s experienced is so volatile and abusive that it’s almost not worth it. But if the recent election has told us anything it’s that we cannot give up on expressing our truth, particularly with the destructive changes that are apparently in store. Those on social media have already experienced targeted hostility and abusive comments. The nastiness abounds as its momentum continues to rapidly build, oppression its focus.

In the Haindl deck, Hermann Haindl chooses another focus for the Court cards using gods and goddesses and Native American elders to express their meaning. The deck itself represents a conscious return to the Earth and to the Goddess Presence within. He believed that we’ve lost our collective balance, with power and division overshadowing love and unity. This deck seeks in my view to represent the power and strength of the Mother principle, of Gaia and the Goddess. Patriarchy born from self-oriented service has created an unsustainable imbalance and one that if not corrected will bring nothing but destruction.

However, we live in a cyclical existence and are in truth, one in Source Presence. All are the Creator in individuated form, even those who have gotten off track. They provide a view of life from which we will make a choice to either continue the oppression of others or reject that notion and come together in remembrance of the collective Self. And given that we’re living in the time of ascension, as our collective choice is made in the direction of love and understanding, the dark forces that seem to permeate everything will ultimately find no purchase. Love will win in the end.

Haindl switches the elemental references of Air and Fire and considers Swords a suit of Elemental Fire instead of Air. Like many witches and tarot readers, I view it the opposite, with Swords depicting Elemental Air, so I may see this individual as more logical and analytical but still with power and authority which can go awry. He can be a stalwart friend or a great enemy. When in balance, his counsel is wise and he willingly evolves when truth is presented.

Kenaz, the 6th rune of the Elder Futhark and a rune of Elemental Fire, reinforces the catalytic presence of this divination. It’s appearance can indicate that there’s hidden truth about the Father of Swords that the light of Kenaz will reveal to all. Or it can be counseling the Father of Swords to live in truth and love, embracing spiritual enlightenment in lieu of a self-focused darkness. Kenaz opens us to truth, increases our well-being, and brings healing. It also kindles our passion to transform self and the world.

Ra is depicted on the card, interesting that I would draw this given my study of the Law of One. For those unfamiliar, this five book series was channeled from Ra, a sixth density entity, who apparently came here several times during our ancient past to bring this message of loving oneness to those of us living here at the time. Given that I’m a great believer in synchronicity, I believe this card is reminding us to awaken to the truth of oneness, our only realistic path forward.

Balance, harmony, and love are reflected in the numerology of the divination with six representing the sacred or the I Am. In other words, six represents our Higher Self awareness. And as the new person assumes the office of the president, will he open himself to that awareness, or continue to spiral ever downward? Will our own choice reflect the downward spiral into darkness, or the emergence into light of love and unity?Sometimes responding to the chaos only reinforces that chaos. Consider instead aligning with all as one Source Presence. Focus your intention, your prayer, your magick in the direction of loving unity. Pay no attention to the man-child and his minions other than to stay out of their way.

Instead of speaking truth to power, perhaps we should simply embody both, offering truth as power, transmuting hate into love. Either way, we pay attention to his shenanigans while all along continuing to build the world we all want.

We see you. But in the end, our one family will emerge victorious. Love trumps hate..always.

Blessed Be