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Interpretation & Meaning

Mise en Place - a card of the Inclusive Oracle deck

Within the traditional Tarot deck, the Magician stands confident behind his table, mastering the invisible laws of the universe and the practical rules of the physical world.

At the figurative crossroads of spirituality and artistry, he has everything he needs to do his job and yet the question stings: what would his job be today? How do we drag him into the XXI century without having him pull rabbits out of cylinders at birthday parties?

The answer is in the birthday party itself. Not in the ecstatic laughter of children nor in the colorfully wrapped packages, but in the moment secretly awaited by every guest. It marches into the room dressed in burning wishes and scored with a familiar, cheerful tune.

“Do we have enough plates?”

“I’ll get a knife!”

“Be ready to blow as hard as you can!”

Baking is the astonishing combination of physics, aesthetic and taste to create what is first and foremost a manifestation of love.

Magic.

That’s right, the modern day Magician turned his wand into a wooden spoon and the tools of the trade into precisely weighed ingredients orderly placed on his work station- a mise en place of sorts.

When this card shows up in a reading, it’s a sign you have everything you need to start turning your vision into reality.

If you’ve relied on others compulsively and listened to the voices telling you that you won’t make it by yourself, things are about to change.

This is a card of independence and self-reliance, a reminder that you are enough, you know enough, your experience is unique and uniquely valuable. You have worked hard to gather the expertise you need and there’s no time like the present to put it into practice.

The process might be long, but all the ingredients are on the table, the recipes in your head. The one thing left to do is roll up your sleeves and start working that dough.

Keywords: independence • self-confidence • action • self-reliance • manifestation •  skill • resourcefulness • impactfulness • creation • common sense • entrepreneurial mindset • practical matters • pragmatism • intentionality • self-esteem • competence • autonomy

Practical References

Places Islands, Independent states or regions
Work Freelancers, Artisans, Solo Artists, Any kind of independent and/or manual work
Situations & Life Events Being single, celibacy, Single Parenthood
Activities Masturbation, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Baking
Archetypes Doers, Makers, Creators

Interpretation within the Game of Cracks

The Soil
In the Soil position, this card suggests a situation or condition that requires self-reliance. It might hint at the consultant being single, a freelancer or a position where their success or survival depends solely on themselves. It might also symbolize individualism or a relationship with an individualist. Alternative interpretations include: a project that requires skills, any kind of manual work, a newfound independence in some aspect of life
The Knot
As the Knot, this card symbolizes the tension between ideation and creation. Stop aiming at perfection and start telling yourself that the skills you have right now are just enough to start something wonderful. In order to advance in your journey, you need to turn on the engine and start driving in the direction you want your life to go. There is no time like the present.
The Eye
When this card shows up as the Eye, it can represent an independent thinker, a self-starter, someone with a strong can-do attitude who likes bringing their ideas into reality
The Fall
As the Fall, this card warns you against an individualistic attitude and the stubborn belief that you don't need anybody's help. You don't have all it takes to succeed and should consider asking for help, acquiring new knowledge and overall caution before action
The Hook
When this card appears as the Hook, it's an invitation to put into action the knowledge and skills which you've acquired over the years. Whether that's a new relationship or an independent profession. you have what it takes and it's finally time to prove it, don't let anybody tell you otherwise.
The Fruit
In the Fruit position, this card suggests an outcome that manifests itself through action and possibly a new project. The consultant will be playing a skilled, self-reliant role in this new chapter of his life.

Homework & Practice

In order to embody the teachings this card, you can:

  • Start a new project and learn by doing
  • Bake a cake
  • Reflect on all the skills you’ve acquired in your life (whether work-related or interpersonal) and plan where you can use them next.
  • Reflect on the hard-earned independence you have reached in your life, all the domains where being self-reliant is helping you be a better person.

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