Imperfection
We all know that nothing is perfect. Yet so many of us seek perfection and feel deflated when we inevitably fall short. What is it that causes us to demand perfection of imperfect beings? For some, it may be in our astrological chart. I’m looking at you, Virgos and Capricorns! For others, it may be a trauma response.
There is a line in the John Legend song, “All of Me” that really speaks to this. “All of me loves all of you…all your perfect imperfections.” To me, this captures the essence of true love. When we love someone, we see their flaws. We do not love them despite their flaws, we love them because of their flaws. We find their imperfections endearing. (Of course, a misunderstanding of this can be a slippery slope toward justifying and perpetuating abusive relationships.)
There are some interesting cultural practices that teach us the value of imperfection. A great example is Japanese kintsugi. This is the practice of using gold to repair broken pottery, thereby bringing beauty and acceptance to the flaw.
There are times when perfection is what we need. I want my surgeon, and my hair stylist, to do their jobs perfectly. There are many jobs that require seemingly perfect skill. Yet, these jobs are done by obviously imperfect humans. Beyond skill and practice, there may be a bit of divine intervention that happens when the need is great. We may not be perfect, but we may sometimes be able to channel guidance which allows us to accomplish a task perfectly.
In divination, we seek the best answers we can find. We look to discover what we can do to create our best possible outcome. The same is true in life. In our expectations of ourselves and others, we do best when we strive to do our best, while at the same time accepting and loving our imperfections.
The StaarCorner
We are excited to welcome presenter Vicki Santell back to StaarCon 2023! In January Vicki will present an exciting workshop on inner child work with tarot.
So many of us talk about ways in which tarot is an invitation to heal the inner child. Yet, there is not a lot of information available about how to do that. In this workshop Vicki will offer detailed information on how we can use tarot in the journey of personal healing.
Plan to join us for StaarCon 2023, either in person or online, for one day, two days, or all three days. Get your tickets now!
Is It Good Enough?
We all struggle with perfectionism to some extent. Tarot can help us figure out when good enough is good enough, and when we need to strive to do better.
Sometimes two-card spreads which ask ‘choice A’ or ‘choice B’ can be very helpful. We can use this same technique to figure out if what we are doing or planning is good enough, or if we need to keep trying or do more.
Simply pull one card for ‘Stop here- this is the best in can be’. Pull a second card for ‘Keep trying’.
The interpretation of these cards may be very intuitive. Consider how you feel about each card in its position, and let this process guide you.
The Week in Review
Have you voted in the World Divination Association Awards yet? I am nominated for Best Tarot Reader and Best Tarot Teacher! You will also see many past and present StaarCon presenters amongst the nominees. Please vote for your favorites before September 29!
All members of my YouTube channel are invited to join us for a members-only livestream tomorrow, Thursday, September 22, at 7 pm ET. Our topic is Tarot and the Chakras.
From Around the Web
Has anyone ever told you that tarot reading is incompatible with Christianity? Here is a new book that calls tarot and Christianity “a natural pair”.
Here are 10 Ways to Overcome Perfectionism.
Heal Perfectionism with the Hermit!
Guidance on the Journey
A card I often associate with perfection, perfectionists, and perfectionism is the High Priestess. The High Priestess can represent the highest ideal of balance, beauty, and spiritual wisdom. To strive for that ideal is part of the journey toward enlightenment. Yet, true enlightenment comes when we, like the High Priestess, delve into the deep waters of what is hidden.
So many things look perfect on the outside, but the inside is a vastly different story.
The High Priestess reminds us of this dichotomy.
So often, we see the High Priestess simply as a card of silence, intuition, connection with the subconscious, balance, and wisdom. The High Priestess is indeed all that, and yet so much more. When we explore this card as a lesson of perfection and perfectionism, we can learn so much about our own journey.
In a reading, the High Priestess can reveal a perfectionistic tendency that may be either helpful or unhelpful in the querent’s life.
Upcoming Events
Card and Craft Academy
Classes presented by Christiana are available right now at Card and Craft Academy!
Christiana’s Eleven-Card Celtic Cross
Finding Meaning in the Minor Arcana
The Major Arcana, Magical and Mundane
Personal Tarot: Reading for Yourself
Sharing Wisdom: Reading for Others
The Meaning and Magic of Tarot Reversals
Journey Through the Major Arcana
Your Journey Through the Minor Arcana: Numbers, Elements and Truth
Your Journey Through the Tarot Court
Tarot Stories, Trends, and Blends
Tarot Readings for Personalities and Relationships
Fearless Wisdom Tarot Workshop
Tarot Keywords and Interpretations Workshop
Tarot Spreads Tools and Techniques Workshop
Tarot for Magic and Mediumship
Tarot Communication for Clarity and Depth
Weaving the Tarot Reading Story
Minor Arcana Numbers, Elements, and Truth
Create and Interpret Custom Tarot Spreads
What the Court Cards Want You to Know
Catch up on your missed Zoom webinars and more!
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About Christiana Gaudet
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Tarot Topics Newsletter
Volume 5 Issue 38
September 21, 2022