“Great Oaks from Little Acorns Grow”

This week highlights the King of Vessels, a watery card speaking of the unpredictable course of life and the human condition. Here we find a quiet, humble & good man who has gathered many blessings throughout his life through his own efforts. However, paired with Oblivion, there’s a sense of melancholy, not only his but perhaps yours as well, and need to open your arms to receiving this man as he may be at risk of being forgotten or becoming forgetful. It’s a bittersweet reception. The dice show 2 ones, indicating a new arrangement between you & him,  after an aspect of this man's life ends. Added together, we get a 2, emphasizing the choice that had to be made to form such an alliance to overcome obstacles. The tradeoff each had to make within this partnership is also acknowledged with the 2. Consideration was given to how this arrangement would affect everyone on a day-to-day basis, including how you could honor your own needs while managing your household. The Hunter card displays oak leaves with its acorns, so there’s a message of legacy & family here. What are acorns but baby oaks containing the potential for great growth and prosperity continued in his line? It's to be noted that this decision/choice was made with them in mind as well as the care of this man. The Wise One represents the knowledge learned from those who have gone before us. Like lavender, whose scent remains long after the plant's life has ended, there's an invitation to pass down traditions, knowledge, or stories to younger members of the family tree. Lavender symbolizes the balance between the physical and spiritual realms, so you are encouraged to make the most of this time together and not waste an opportunity to learn whatever you've been waiting to know from this man. Be it his insights, regrets, anecdotes, know-how, recipes, or details of the family tree—the time is now.