Last weekend I went out on another TarotSpotting run. I gave myself the task of finding as many Tarot images or archetypes as I could while en route to a restaurant nearby.
I came across some really good ones and will be posting them over the next couple of days.
Today though I thought I’d just post this wonderful graffiti message from the late Jack Layton.
There’s no obvious Tarot images in it, but the message itself sounds like it comes from the Star …
“Love is better than hate. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful, and optimistic, and we’ll change the world.”
I’m only pulling one card for this segment, but as usual, this is not a predictive reading, nor is it an attempt at mediumship.
It’s simply one Tarot card looking at the phrase – Jack Layton’s Legacy.
The card I got was #19 – the Sun, and it couldn’t be more perfect.
The Sun is inspiring, creative, and enthusiastic, all words that could easily describe Layton.
His passion, energy, and optimism were infectious, and he was personally responsible for many Canadians, young and old, caring about, and even entering politics.
The Sun card is also about exposure, and bringing the truth to light, even if it’s uncomfortable.
Exposing injustice was one of Layton’s political hallmarks. He stood for government transparency, and regularly shone light on issues and people many politicians ignore.
And he didn’t shy away from the spotlight himself, seeming to enjoy the opportunity to be in the public eye. And like the child in the card, he wasn’t afraid to be vulnerable, or have fun.
Finally, the Sun represents victory, and Layton had many. The biggest perhaps being this past May, when he become Leader of the Opposition, bringing his party the biggest win in its history.
Jack Layton had an incredible life. His impact, like the Sun, was positive and powerful.
In a final message to Canadians, he closed with the following words:
Love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.
The child in the Sun card couldn’t have said it better. We’ll miss you Jack, keep shining.
