I begin, today, with the study of this deck, and it is fitting, I think, to begin with the Fool.
The Fool floats, wings outspread, above the tree that is her world and normal experience. In an endless moment, the butterfly hovers, outside of time and space. (Of course, the butterfly lives only a few days, but without reference, outside of the world, this is also an endless space.) It takes great courage to follow the little deer and to leap boldly, without fore-knowledge, into the great journey. (Great courage is frequently indistinguishable from foolhardy-ness - or is that fool-hearted-ness?)
In order to take the first step, the butterfly must take some action, to furl the widespread wings, at least a little bit, to change from passive floating into a willing participant, drifting forward/down/onwards. The fool does not plummet, nor plunge out with intent to reach a goal, but there is still a decision, to follow one's heart (one's Hart?).
In order to change from hovering to a drift or glide, there is a need for at least a little momentum. Perhaps that is gained by taking up the little bundle of experience and stepping out....
Let me start where I am today, bringing along that which brought me to this point of beginning. I let go and join the people that live on the wind. I look forward to the journey into the Greenwood.