Comparative Tarot

Augury of Skill shows the Spear of Lugh being shot into the air. On the ground we see a man kneeling in front of a kindling set up. He is bare-chested with a torc around his neck. His fiery hair stands away from his head creating a halo effect. His cloak is clasped at his neck but falls behind him. His left hand holds a bow shaped object while his right seems to be reaching towards the spear. The landscape around him is covered in brilliant green grass. Gently rolling hills meet the pale blue sky. And in the distance we see a craggy cluster of red rocks, which seem to glow orange against the day sky.

The Book says: Skill; creation; the beginning of a project, enterprise, idea, or invention. Enthusiasm; initiative; energy; the joy of life; sexual vigor; conception; a journey.

Reversed: A false or bad start; criticizing or not using one's potential; journey deferred; delays and difficulties; failure of an enterprise.

Soul-Wisdom: Where are you being called to engage skillfully and enthusiastically?

Bee's Buzz: This card speaks of new energy being released, of new ideas and new inspiration. The glowing rocks seem like a power source, a touchstone for new creative concepts. Their fiery energy even manages to overpower the radiance of the sun. They are all of our untapped creative juices, ideas, passion and desires. They offer us a source of vitality, vigor and joy. And learning to work with the Spear of Lugh is the start of our journey to unleash and use these gifts. It is a gift from the gods and we can chose to wield it wisely or be pierced by its power. Either way we will find ourselves transformed and changed by the experience. We can channel this energy into creative, joyful projects, acquiring new skills and allowing ourselves to be inspired. Or we can try to tamp down this energy and sit on it. This might be the safer choice but it certainly sounds less exciting. Embrace the fire in your life and unleash its potential.

Bees Blessings
Debbie