13. Goat
Card Keywords
Key Phrase
Confidence and surefootedness
Invocation
Fearless I am in the path I choose for I've never been led astray, always finding my way.
Opportunities and Trust
Goat is a wonderful card to receive, its presence in your reading being a sign that ideas, opportunities and projects are entering your life at this time. You may not see this taking place just yet, but trust that things are happening behind the scenes and will soon become known to you. Your task when receiving this card is to believe in yourself and your gifts.
Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
Have you been afraid to reach for bigger goals? Have you limited yourself because you do not believe you are capable of achieving greater things? Goat is here to challenge you to step outside of your comfort zone and scale a bigger mountain. As goats only need a few inches of space to keep their footing, you only need to take small steps to work towards your dreams. You may not have what you need to cross the finish line, but each small action pushes you one step closer. Perhaps you have already achieved much but wonder if you can reach even greater heights. No matter your step on the success journey, know that talent is only a part of the equation. The only thing truly needed to rise is believing that you can; the rest can be learned as you go.
Goats and the Devil
There is an overall mistrust in goats as a power animal. They are often demonized and used to represent the Christian symbol of the devil, partly because the green man is often depicted with goat-like features and as having sexual relations with willing young maidens. Over the years goats have come to be synonymous with evil, destruction and sin, but this is a misrepresentation of their generous energy. Goat is a wonderful creature to work with and is an ideal energy to invoke in the following circumstances:
When to Invoke Goat Energy
★ for seeking balance ★ when you have doubts about your capabilities or skills ★ for developing determination and ambition ★ when starting difficult projects ★ for overcoming challenging obstacles ★ for young adults who are leaving home for the first time ★ when perseverance is needed
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