If there's one card that really catches my attention during a consultation, it's the Tree card. It delivers a powerful message of stability and helps us look to the future with serenity. I see this majestic tree, firmly rooted in the ground, solid and unchanging, observing the passage of time with enviable tranquillity. This tree is a little like us, anchored in our convictions and values, facing life's ups and downs with quiet strength.
In the Little Lenormand game, the tree is often presented majestically, as a veritable monument to nature. Here we have a massive trunk, a silent witness to the passage of years, each circle of its bark telling a story. This venerable tree stands proudly, its branches stretched skyward, offering protective shade to those who pass by.
In Hechtel's Game of Hope, we're greeted not by ordinary trees, but by towering pine forests. These green giants, with their sharp needles and resinous fragrance, add a touch of mystery and grandeur to our drawings. The quiet strength of nature and perseverance are necessary to get through life's trials.
The tree is a powerful and recurring symbol in many cultures and traditions around the world. Take, for example, the Tree of Life, which represents knowledge, wisdom and the connection between heaven and earth.
In the Old Testament, the Tree of Life is mentioned in the Garden of Eden, where its fruit is forbidden. However, the serpent tempter promises Eve that eating of its fruit will bring her knowledge of good and evil, making her like the gods. Talk about a dilemma!
Among the Sumerians, the tree of life was associated with the goddess Ishtar and symbolized fertility. It is often depicted framed by unicorns or rams, and its fruits are guarded by symbolic animals. In ancient Egypt, the tree of life is also depicted in the frescoes of royal tombs, where its fruits confer immortality on the gods.
In Greco-Latin mythology, the Tree of Life is found in the Garden of the Hesperides, where Hercules seizes the golden apples. For Kabbalists, the Tree of Life is represented by the ten Sephiroth, the primordial numbers which, along with the twenty-two fundamental letters, enabled God to create the world.
The Tree card reminds us that, like the Tree, we can weather the ages, seasons and trials with resilience. It symbolizes that precious connection between heaven and earth, inviting us to remain centered and balanced. Rooted in the soil, our feet firmly planted in reality, we can reach for the sky, aspiring to higher ideals and a fulfilled spirituality.
But that's not all! The Tree card also encompasses all aspects of our health. It encourages us to take care of ourselves, to listen to our bodies and minds, and to seek deeper meaning in our existence. It invites us to take time, to slow down, and to appreciate each moment as an important step in our personal growth.