Page of Pentacles - Stay Calm, Be Brave, Watch For The SIgns

This morning drawing the Page of Pentacles I reflected on my day yesterday. The day was a succession of  things that went wrong it seemed. Very annoying, most inconvenient, and anxiety producing incidences which happened from the time I left the house until I returned. I was dealing with issues like car problems, money issues, and not being able to contact people I needed to. I know I am just venting but that said, there were also many things that went very right.

Human nature being what it is, we habitually look at the negative when  life does not go our way. This was me yesterday. But I am grateful nonetheless.

Today I am going to resolve not to do this awefulizing, I don't think this is an actual word but it works in describing what I am trying to say.

Not unlike all of the Pages that represent the young novice, or inexperienced individuals and beginnings, I see the Page of Pentacles as that young immature part of ourselves that can't quite get a handle on how to cope with the material world,and what happens. He thirsts for knowledge and works hard to obtain it.

The Page of Pentacles has a message as a framework for living life. The card urges us to take care of ourselves, mind, body and spirit, through exercise, relaxation and interests  doing so with care, gentleness and time.

The Page of Pentacles needs steady order without surprises that create an instability.  This springs from a fear of not being in control, and we feel we are loosing our focus. Yup that's me. The only thing I can control, is myself, and I have a hard enough time doing this, let alone anyone or anything else. It's all about fear really.

I am reminded of the saying on one of my very favourite CBC Radio shows, that is no longer on, but I remember it fondly, The Dead Dog Cafe. At the end of the show they would say, " Stay Calm, Be brave, Watch for the Signs." Though it was a comedy show, there was always an underlining serious and wise message. This was the one I especially liked, and have used it to help me through those days like yesterday, and now will continue to use it.

Seven of Swords - Be Brave

The Seven of Swords tells us to be brave, and to be careful to overcome difficulties and to apply our mental energy.

When we are in a position of trying to reach a desired goal, and challenges arise, we need to be patient, have our wits about us, and need to be cautious as we proceed. Often this means there are compromises to be made, but we can use humour,  diplomacy, and tact in order to a reach a successful outcome. We need a new plan.

I remember this radio show called, The Dead Dog Cafe on CBC. It was produced by the writer and actor Tom King. The show was pretty funny and the actors were all First Nations. At the end of the show they would always give this message.  " Stay Calm, Be Brave, Wait For The Signs. "   It always stuck with me because I think there is wisdom found in this statement.

When we are faced with some kind of immediate crisis, the reaction is usually one of panic. If we panic, we can't think clearly, we can't hear that inner voice,. Breathing deeply from you diaphragm  helps a lot to calm ourselves, because we need most of our oxygen for our brain function.

Being brave of course means we need to have courage, but this does not mean the absence of fear, but we are in control of ourselves, the fear is not controlling our behaviour. Panic is never a positive reaction, and can even kill people, in some circumstances. So it is essential that we learn how to remain calm.

What are the signs we wait for? We will act with wisdom and honesty, unimpaired by fear, because we trust our gut, and our intuition. Nature too gives us signs, as do our our dreams, and it always helps to talk to someone we trust implicitly.