43. Terrarium

Contained ecosystems, developing structures, building.

It is those foundations weaved with mindfulness that will long sustain you.

Terrariums are beautiful garden systems that come in a variety of shapes and sizes and add a little greenery to any space, helping to inspire beauty and reduce stress. One of the best things about terrariums is that they are low maintenance thanks to their contained ecosystem. The system feeds itself, requiring very little external help, and is a perfectly harmonious balance of the elements and structures needed to ensure sustainable success. However, it doesn’t happen overnight; it has to build, starting from the base and adding the right blend of components to support the whole.

You are in need of a practical ecosystem of your own. This card represents the practical, boring steps that will lead to beauty and, of course, success down the road. Actions such as organization, time management, practice and patience all come to mind. This is your call to slow down and work through each step with diligence while also recognizing that failure is part of the process. As you add elements you will learn what works and what does not, adjusting as you go.

Additionally, you are reminded that you cannot skip ahead of any one part of your journey. You may wish your situation was moving faster or are looking for a way to make things easier, but this card is confirmation that this pace and the challenges that have come with it are the way forward. There are no additional shortcuts to take if you desire a successful outcome.