Today's daily draw was done with the absolutely lovely Rumi Tarot by Nigel Jackson. I believe it's still in print by Llewellyn, and if you don't have one you should pick one up before they go out of print. This is my spiritual go-to deck. Not only is it beautifully illustrated, but each card also has a line from a poem by Sufi poet Rumi on the bottom; many of them relate to the Rider-Waite meaning of the card, but many are just little encouraging, spiritual asides that can comfort even in the darkest times. This deck has gotten me through so much in my life, I can't tell you how much I love it.
My draw for today was the Empress, the Three of Swords, and the King of Cups. On this Thanksgiving day, the Empress reminds us of the beauty of the feminine archetype; today we appreciate the Empress's gifts of abundant food and a great cook! The Three of Swords reminds me of the tragedy that this day also represents; our country's terrible mistreatment of the people who first walked this land - and also a reminder that acknowledging that grief is an essential part of this happy occasion. The King of Cups is the King of his emotions - he lets warmth and affection for his family shine through while keeping minor annoyances and squabbles in check. Overall, a good reminder for this Thanksgiving!
I used the Mystical Lenormand for my Lenormand draw, and today have Heart + House + Moon. Love and affection is central this Thanksgiving, love of family and home, reflected among all the members of family and friends (Moon).
Happy Thanksgiving!
