A Love Note from the Romance Angels
Free Yourself, from the Romance Angels Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue, and published by Hay House.Today being Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d break in my copy of the Romance Angels Oracle Cards (which came as a set of cards from my Certified Angel Card Reader™ course training) and pull a card to mark the occasion.
The card I pulled is Free Yourself.
I look at the image, and see the unicorn on the card is fenced in (and I immediately hear that song “Don’t Fence Me In”).
The picture makes me think of being hurt in the game of love, and needing time to “sit this one out.”
Sometimes, as a result, we can put up walls (or in this case, fencing) as a defense mechanism, to keep ourselves from being hurt again. We do it because we love ourselves enough to want to be safe. And it helps for a time.
But, here’s the rub about the walls: Just as they keep people out, they also keep us in, and can become a “prison of our own making”—regardless of how beautiful the surroundings.
And sometimes, it can be the opposite: We can be in a relationship that’s confining, restricting, and that we feel trapped in. But, at the same time, we may not step out of it (the unicorn could actually stand up and step over the fence) because we may be holding on to an illusion of being safe and secure.
Free Yourself is your love note from the Romance Angels to commit yourself to taking back control of your life. As you do so, your passion for life (and love) will be reawakened. This will lead to a greater ability to love yourself, to love either your existing or potential partner, and to love your life experiences.
Cynthia Sherman
February 15, 2016 at 1:30 pmThis Tarot Is More Me. I have had a partner that was mentally and physically abusive. And it seems here of late that a person that I trusted was not trustworthy at all. So I stay in and to myself more . No friends and no relationships. My television and my cell phone that’s it !!!!
James
February 15, 2016 at 4:18 pmCynthia,
I’m glad you found the message that resonates with you. I can relate, as I’ve been in a relationship with myself for a long time, and I really enjoy my own company.
I’m sorry to hear about the challenges you’ve had in the past, and staying to yourself makes sense considering those circumstances. Perhaps, in time, you’ll be able to widen the circle again. But do what you need to do to take care of you.
Simone
May 6, 2017 at 9:08 pmHi James,
Great article! I know this is an old post – but do you have any idea where the illustration on the card you discussed originates?…or the artists name who produced it? Ive searched everywhere.
Thanks
James
May 6, 2017 at 10:24 pmHi, Simone,
Thanks for checking out the post! I’m glad you enjoyed it; it might be one of my older posts, but it’s new to you! 😉
As for the illustration: When I originally posted the card, there was no artist information in the book that came with the deck, which led me to believe the work was considered public domain.
When I read your inquiry, I did my own search and was led to the Metropolitan Museum of Art site, and found it there. It’s called “The Unicorn in Captivity,” and is part of a series titled “The Unicorn Tapestries.” I still didn’t find the name(s) of the original artist(s), but the work is indeed in the public domain.
Here’s the link to the Metropolitan Museum’s site that gives its details: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/37.80.6/
Hope that helps!
James