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Jenna Newell Hiott's avatar

Thank you so much for the opportunity to be a guest author here, Julie! I LOVED writing this post! ❤️❤️❤️

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Julie Schmidt's avatar

Thanks Jenna for writing this, I really liked it! And the many pics were wonderful! It was fun doing this collaboration between our stacks. ❤️

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Sam Corrie's avatar

This is so powerful. It is a post that I have to read more than once. I am feeling that I am on a journey forward, being held in the womb of the earth (chariot) however the charioteer (also myself) while am holding a staff of light, I am tired. The chariot seems to know its way without me doing much at the moment...Maybe I just have to trust and enjoy the view!

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Julie Schmidt's avatar

That is one thing I love about the Chariot that Jenna emphasized, is that it's a means of conveyance. We are taken, right where we need to be, there is an innate wisdom in its movements. At times I do find taking the reins is necessary if I need to rest, or take care. At times personal agency is needed. But mostly, Sam, as you say, "just have to trust and enjoy the view!" ❤️

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Allysha Lavino's avatar

This feels like the perfect card for this time, reminding us to stop trying to be the one holding the reins and instead allow ourselves to be filled up by Divine energy and guidance.

Thank you Julie and Jenna for bringing through the message I needed right now!

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Julie Schmidt's avatar

Thanks Allysha! I agree, we don't have to hold up the show. Just let the reins go, and be filled! My current break has helped with that. Lot's of tarot readings! And I created a grimoire (A book of Shadows).

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Allysha Lavino's avatar

Ooh, sounds wonderful! 📖✨

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Sam Messersmith's avatar

Wow I loved this! So much more to the chariot than I'd ever considered. And I think there's a reason it showed up for me in this post today. Thank you.

"Even when the path ahead is shrouded in mystery, the decision to continue can create a sort of sanctuary —a space where we are held in the sacredness of the unfolding." I adore this line. I needed to hear this.

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Julie Schmidt's avatar

Glad you loved this! Yes, I also loved this line of Jenna's too! The chariot itself is a container of sorts. A sanctuary as we travel this life. Especially in times of doubt, worry or anxiousness. ❤️

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D. C. Wilkinson's avatar

Beautiful. I know nothing about Tarot, so reading this piece was a learning experience. Thank you, Julie!

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Julie Schmidt's avatar

Your welcome D.C.! Jenna did a great job describing the chariot. We both love the tarot, along with it's archetypes and messages. The tarot tells a story with every spread.

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Keith Aron's avatar

This was such a fortifying and inspiring post, and I loved seeing all the beautiful renderings of the chariot from various decks. Thank you!

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Julie Schmidt's avatar

Thanks Keith! And I agree, Jenna added some wonderful depictions of the chariot! Some I had not seen before. I always love seeing different renditions.

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