Lake

Low Ground

Reflection is the way of the lake.

Quiet, still moments I will take.

There will be a time to set it all free,

but for right now, I will wait and see.

The mystical journey is long and true,

I’ll be courageous and wander through.

Wanderer’s Wisdom

Taking the ‘Low Ground’ or way of the lake is about keeping calm and quiet during moments when you may want to lash out or rebel. Reflection and contemplation are wanderers’ best friend in situations of chaos. This card asks you to hold your tongue and actions until the right moment, a result of this will be something quite magical. A perfect combination of truth and vulnerability will initiate a flow state that may resolve everything peacefully. The opportunities for quiet moments are often rare, and if one presents itself, immerse yourself in it, as does the wanderer here at the lake. Most of us would rather avoid dimming our rage and ferocity or ignore these moments of soul searching because they are hard to do and require self-control, but they are instants to behold. Do not confuse this card with being a ‘good’ girl/boy; it is quite the opposite.

Take Action

Find some sacred space and quiet time for yourself. There is a perfect moment for whatever you would like to say; you will know when that is. Keep hold of your emotions and channel them into something creative. Spend time near still water, or take a relaxing bath.

Lake Revealed

A pool of tranquility or watery abyss? A place of clarity or distorted reflection and misinformation? Often, we have to withdraw and take stock after a challenge. This metaphysical lake represents the low ground of emotional debate or confrontation. This place offers us the time, space, and opportunity to reflect on a situation, to rest and recover, before attempting to resolve it.