The Gatherer

The Gatherer

Here's one interpretation.

Before cultivating grains, humanity harvested nature's natural abundance. The Gatherer finds more than uncultivated dirt. The Gatherer discovers seeds, nuts, berries, and wild greens. In winter, the Gatherer finds roots and vegetables to provide nourishment when game is scarce. She trusts in the abundance all around her. She does not need to hoard.

When this card appears, here are a few actions you might consider.

Consider the tools, skills, and resources you currently possess. It is a prosperous period right now. The harvest is ripe and ready all around you. Get rid of the ideas of scarcity that have limited your options and shaped your fate. Start by gathering the nearby low-hanging fruit as you prepare for winter.

If this card appears upside down or reversed, and you choose to include its position as part of your reading, here's what it could mean.

Keep your search for what Spirit has already supplied nearby. Do not go too far away. Practice giving back and expressing gratitude before receiving. Overcome scarcity by allowing your heart to expand. Look beyond your immediate circumstances. Instead of hoarding, practice giving.