Faeries Oracle

Card 33 - Faeries of the Future

Be here NOW. Guidance. Moving forward.

The Gnome of Now at the top of the card looks both ways simultaneously, something that would give a human a crick in the brain if he tried it. However, the gnome has no particular problem with this, as faeries always have a sliding sense of past, present, and future. Anna, in the center, steps boldly forth, pregnant with possibilities and carrying the hazelnut that grants wisdom. Puggi, above her, crouches ready to take off and rush ahead just as soon as she is sure what direction they are going, while the frog above her waits, hoping to be kissed, just to see what will happen. Amalatheia, on the left, hesitates momentarily, not sure she is dressed properly or has her hair done right for the occasion. Nearly everyone looks to the future with cheerful optimism.

For all of Anna's bold stepping forward, if you look closely you can see that she has her eyes on the wise Gnome King at the lower left, He seems sure of the way to go. He is relying on his gut sense to guide him, knowing that this is his magic and it will serve him better than logic in the unknown future. Being a gnome, a son of earth, he is well grounded in reality, which is what it takes to have trustworthy gut feelings. Anna, being wise, or at least very nearly so, trusts him in this. Of course, she hasn't considered that where he wants to go may not be where she would most like to be. Fortunately, he has considered that and is pointing her in the right direction.

The pleasingly plump gnome lady admiring the Gnome King from her mushroom hopes to be invited on the journey, though she would do better to invite herself, like all the others, instead of waiting. The old Oak Man in the lower right is firmly rooted in the present and has no desire to travel in space. His journey is through time only, as he contemplates the wisdom of stillness and deep roots. He is contented, serene, and wise because this life suits him, and he has learned to make the best of what he has. He is happy to watch the other faeries pass by. It suits him, but this is not a way most faeries and humans usually choose to live.

Both humans and faeries are constantly adventuring into the future, being carried there by Old Father Time and Earthmother, acting hand in hand. Even the galaxies spin into the future, creating strange effects and relationships between time and space and light. He who hesitates doesn't get lost - he gets dragged along, will he, nill he, bumping bruisingly behind the rest. He might as well get up and hustle along too - it's ever so much nicer a way to travel.

These faeries are on an exciting journey to co-create the future with the universe, just as we are. They greet each rising dawn and each rising moon with unconditional and expectant gratitude. Join them.

Starter Reading

Brian writes, "These are the faeries of a bright future and are essential companions on any journey. When these faeries appear, it is time to consider where we have been and where we wish to go." There are many opportunities, many potentials, but we must choose a path and then take realistic, practical steps to bring the desired future into being. This is not a time to wait for things to come to us, but to step forward boldly to meet them. We may do this alone, if we wish, or in the company of those who share our goals and dreams.

Reversed

Are you certain you are going in the direction that you wish to go - or are you merely following someone else's lead without being clear about your own direction? It may be that you need to consider a parting of the ways if the goals of others do not match yours or if they seem to be headed in a direction that is not right for you. This is the moment to pause and consider your direction. Think where you would like to be and who you would like to be a quarter of a century from now. Ask yourself if the steps you are considering now are apt to take you closer to that goal or farther from it. Ask the wise Gnome King to point a clear direction for you.

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