One of my very favorite decks to ask a question of and draw from is The Wisdom of the Four Winds by Barry Brailsford (with gorgeous illustrations by Cecilie Okada). They are inspired by Maori folklore and the New Zealand countryside and I always get the most beautiful readings. I have sometimes chosen the same card again and again trying to trick the deck into giving me something I haven't gotten yet! There are some beautiful plant images, as well as elemental figures. Best of all is that it arrives with a juicy, hardcover book to help guide you through the meanings. I struggle with the decks that either spell the too-simple messages out for me or give me too little information about each card! Thanks to Spirithelpers for the photo.
Tonite's card was # 45 Kiwi:
I am Kiwi
The hermit of the forest floor
Who gave up flight to walk
The pathways of the night
The shy creature of keen sight
Who gathers in its courage
To defend the cause that's right
The child of the moon-glow
Who shares its inner wisdom
That we might stronger grow
I am Courage
Kiwi reminds me of Mole, my companion who lingers underground with me, digging up treasures and food for thought in dimly lit soul-caverns (which I am seldom eager to return from). She is described as "restlessly probing the deep litter of the forest to gather food". Or sifting through the shadowy rubble, as I sometimes think of it. I am not frightened of darkness or big, scary feelings-mine or yours. Only of covering up the truth to appear more likeable, more accomodating, more something-other-than-what-we-are. I think knowing our greatest strengths and highest flights will rely on our willingness to embrace what really is.
Did you know Kiwis have no wings? They look like a round beaver with talons, a chick's head and a long beak. They're the strangest looking creatures! They lay an enormous egg described as "a wonderful capsule of promise". Hmm.
What are you hatching these days?
