The Little Mermaid- The Magic of My Voice

Decks used- Labyrinth Tarot by Minerva Siegel and the Movie Tarot by Diana McMahon Collis

Research credit IMDB

Okay so for anyone that knows me well, you’ll already know this, however for those of you that don’t, one of my favorite mythological creatures is the mermaid and one of my favorite movies that have a mermaid in it is The Little Mermaid. I’ve chosen to focus on the Disney version of this movie because I also grew up watching Disney films and the last portion of my posts is going to be about Disney films. So the movie, which was released in 1989 tells the story of a curious young mermaid named Ariel. One of her main goals is to somehow come by a pair of legs so she can go to the surface and explore. When she rescues a young prince, she becomes so enamored of the thought that she makes a pact with a sea witch in order to fulfill her goal. The movie was directed by John Musker and Ron Clements and stars Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, and Rene Auberjonois. Also, the movie was based on a Hans Christian Andersen fairytale.

Cards

cards pulled from various decks

I have made this bargain. What cost has this incurred to myself and my loved ones?

• The Sun: light, hope, growth, warmth, Springtime

• 5 of poles (wands): conflict, drama, take a step back from this if you can

Was this bargain worth the price I paid for it?

• Wheel of Fortune: cycles, what is up will come back down and vice versa

• The Magician: having what you need to make your magic

I have sacrificed my voice for the things I thought I wanted. What things have I missed about the current situation I’m in and what do I need to do to internalize these things again?

• Justice: balance, answering for past actions, accountability

• Ace of feathers (swords): an opportunity to pursue your mental and intellectual pursuits

Okay so in the process of making the deal to get me to my goal, I have incurred the cost of my light and warmth and this is perhaps causing me some internal conflict because it means that I have sacrificed something intrinsically valuable to me and no one else. Was this worth the cost? Initially, it seemed so and while I thought it would bring me to the top of the wheel, it actually has me feeling low and sad. But all things move in their time and the fact that I am down doesn’t mean I’ll stay there. I have what I need to make the magic I know is in me, and I need to know that I will come back up as the wheel turns. One thing I’ve missed quite clearly in this situation is the fact that I am still on the hook for my behavior. I can’t necessarily quit the deal when things change. While I have an opportunity to grow mentally, emotionally and pursue the things that spark my passions, I need to know that I’ll have to answer for the things I’ve done and the deals I’ve made when the time comes for me too.