Mondays With Merlin and a Twist of Enchanted Tarot

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Merlin here. It’s occurred to me that I still have lots of things to teach you. Have you noticed with humans, they learn something, forget and have to learn lessons all over again? Wisdom never takes a holiday and there are many ways it shows up. During the madness of the last couple months with illness and death, we shared some kitty tarot on our Instagram page. The Enchanted Tarot, one of Layla’s favorite tarot decks arrived in 1995, the same year I was adopted! We have a long history with that deck and imagine our delight when the artist Amy Zerner who created the Enchanted Tarot began following us on Instagram. Of course she’s a cat lover.

So, I thought it would be fun to pull a tarot card of the week. The interpretation is applicable to anyone who needs to hear it. Devout Christians and Jews don’t believe in divination but the Tarot as we practice it, is not about predicting the future but gaining insights and self-knowledge in the present. If you have any questions about how tarot could help you, leave them in the comments.

I’ve recuperated nicely from my recent brush with death but it hovers like an unwanted dinner guest but no worries, life is a dream. Everything is love/peace/bliss at our core when we stop thinking and be with it. Stop, breathe, be still and know everything is okay now and forever and forever. Be with the silence that knows the truth under the mind chatter, the illusion of that we are somehow separated from God/Source. When you stop and listen, even for a moment, you will remember what you forgot.

The card I selected is the 4 of cups or hearts. It sometime symbolizes a world weary disillusion, depression or a forced time out from over doing or illness. Things aren’t horrible but kind of meh, like is that all there is. If you feel tired and torn about what to do next, it’s time for self-care. Go sit under a tree and meditate or do yoga or have a picnic under the stars. Do what cats do best, have a catnap. If you need a reminder, go watch a cat curled in serene bliss. Turn off your phone. Close your eyes, nice and slow like a cat. Feel your muscles turning sun puddle kitty relaxed. Breathe, exhale, breathe deeper, purrrrrrr……

24 Comments

ellen

July 23, 2015 at 10:15 PM Reply

Merlin you are wise and magical. This remnder is what I needed right now.

Sammy

July 21, 2015 at 6:09 AM Reply

Very wise and sage advice dear Merlin……you always guide us so well…….

Love, Sammy

Ellen Pilch

July 20, 2015 at 10:07 PM Reply

I am a fairly devout Christian, but I still like Tarot- I just have to go to confession if I get my cards read 🙂 I am glad you are getting to enjoy Summer sweet and wise Marlin- handsome too.

Layla Morgan Wilde

July 21, 2015 at 5:08 PM Reply

Ellen, glad to hear from the Christian perspective. Did you know there are Christian-based Tarot designs?

Cats of Wildcat Woods

July 20, 2015 at 9:46 PM Reply

Glad to hear Merlin is doing better (hope mom is too)

Flynn

July 20, 2015 at 5:41 PM Reply

I am glad you are doing better again Merlin. You have great wisdom.

The Swiss Cats

July 20, 2015 at 3:47 PM Reply

We’re glad you’re doing well, Merlin ! Those are very wise words. Purrs

Skeeter And Izzy

July 20, 2015 at 2:08 PM Reply

Merlin, our dear sweet friend, you are so beautiful. We know that your heart beats true to the wisdom that you share. Thank you for sharing your time with us, it means so much.
Luvs
Skeeter and Izzy and the Feral Gang + Twig & Peanut & Romeo and all of my Angels ~>^..^<~

Annabelle

July 20, 2015 at 1:47 PM Reply

Merlin you are always so wise.

Brian Frum

July 20, 2015 at 1:02 PM Reply

We always appreciate your wisdom Merlin! Purrs and hugs from all of us.

Tamago

July 20, 2015 at 11:52 AM Reply

Thank you for the words of wisdom, Merlin! Stop, breathe, be still and know everything is okay..that gives me very peaceful feeling 🙂

maggie

July 20, 2015 at 11:03 AM Reply

Very wise advise, Merlin!
Taking a deep breath…
xxoo

da tabbies o trout towne

July 20, 2015 at 11:00 AM Reply

dood…mega buzzed happee ewe iz doin better….sure death may bee a hoverin round….but him iz a fraid oh St Francis …..coz St Francis will pop him witha stix…..

♥♥♥

easy rider

July 20, 2015 at 10:05 AM Reply

oh I agree… our week started that way… I will tell my humans that they should take a deep breath before they carry on… and if they want to see how they can relax purrfectly, they only have to watch you :O)

Caren Gittleman

July 20, 2015 at 9:50 AM Reply

So glad Merline is doing better and I need to take the advice of that card for sure!

Caren Gittleman

July 20, 2015 at 9:50 AM Reply

make that “Merlin” geeze

Kathryn

July 20, 2015 at 9:41 AM Reply

You are doing so well, Merlin. I am so happy for you. Your words are golden wisdom. Going to employ them now with Ched and Mao.

Sue Brandes

July 20, 2015 at 9:07 AM Reply

I am glad you are doing better. Sounds like some things I should be doing. Have a wonderful week.

Cherry City Kitties

July 20, 2015 at 8:59 AM Reply

We’re “tarot-ing” up the interwebs! It’s Tipp’s turn drawing a card again and he’s using his favorite deck, c’mon by and visit us tomorrow and check it out!