THE INTERCONNECTED CARD
KEYWORDS: Connecting to nature, Language of nature, Support Network, Relationships, Belonging, Collaboration, Support System, Connection, Community, Family Legacy, Family Tree, Ancestral Energy
Albert Einstein said: “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” Vincent van Gogh understood this very well. He worked in alignment with the language of nature and showed us that nature is always speaking to us.
INSIGHT: When we feel connected, we know that we are part of something larger than ourselves.
Almond Blossoms hangs as a centerpiece in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. I was fortunate enough to see it in person in May 2024, and I could see and feel the love in every brushstroke. There’s something so tender about this moment in 1890: a new life in the family, and Vincent responding with a masterpiece full of light and renewal.
It’s filled with delicate white and pink almond blossoms set against a vivid blue sky. The branches of the almond tree stretch in every direction in an organic, natural non-linear way. There's a feeling of expansiveness and hope.
The branches fill the entire canvas and show us a striking map of interconnection. There’s a pattern and a movement in the painting that points to how everything in nature (and in life) is intricately linked and connected.
Sometimes, as creative people, we can feel like an observer of the world rather than a participant. I definitely feel that way sometimes. This card may have showed up for you today to remind you of the relationships and networks that already exist in your life. It’s human nature to long for this sense of belonging—we are not meant to be alone. We are designed to thrive in supportive networks.
WRITING PROMPTS:
When you look at Almond Blossoms, how does it make you feel? Does it evoke a memory or a sense of calm, renewal, or something else?
Look closely at only the lines of the tree branches, ignoring the flowers and detail. Do they remind you of any other patterns in nature or even within the human body?
Think of a creative project you’re working on or planning to start. How might collaboration or feedback from others bring new perspectives or possibilities? Write about one specific person or group you could reach out to for support or inspiration.
PAINTING CREDITS:
Almond Blossom
Vincent van Gogh
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence,
February 1890
Oil on canvas, 73.3 cm x 92.4 cm
Credits: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)
