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Wow, loving all these observations while I've been at work - especially the heron being a messenger of the after life. As for the boat and island, I didn't think of the Arthur Avalon legend (gosh I love the Arthurian cycle!), so that's also a wonderful image. I agree about the whole pause thing, just like Arthur waited in Avalon until he is needed again. The Mirror is quite simply saying "stop and reflect."
I really do love this card, in both concept and meaning, it's wonderful!
I really do love this card, in both concept and meaning, it's wonderful!