The Enso Circle tenth term is over, and now I’m spending some time with Diane Ackerman’s wonderful book called Deep Play.
I’m also going back through the conversations from Enso Circle Residents to see what artists question and explore as part of their daily studio practice – these authentic topics have inspired my baby steps into creating the Enso Oracle Cards.
So this summer, I’m inviting you to join me on a kind of creative sabbatical—guided by Diane Ackerman’s idea of deep play—a season to step outside the ordinary, explore the edges of intuition, and discover new insights through a weekly oracle card drawn from the evolving Enso Oracle Deck.
We begin, fittingly, with The Wanderer—a gentle companion and brave seeker who reminds us that the path unfolds as we walk it, and that play, curiosity, and trust are sacred tools for the journey.
I’m drawing this card for YOU! I hope it fits! Read the description and see what insights, even the reversed ones, let you step outside the ordinary and play. Happy Summer!!
The Wanderer
Keywords: Seeking, openness, transition, soulful drift
Interpretation:
The Wanderer walks with questions, not answers. This card speaks of a sacred in-between — a space of movement without final destination, a path lit not by certainty but by curiosity and trust. When The Wanderer appears, you are being invited to loosen your grip on outcomes and walk in presence. This is not aimlessness — it is attunement to what is becoming.
In its upright presence, The Wanderer blesses exploration, growth, and the courage to follow intuition without needing the full map. You are not lost — you are listening. You are letting the path shape you.
Reversed, this card may reflect resistance to change, fear of letting go, or the desire to force clarity where only openness will do. The Wanderer reversed reminds you that stillness can also be a kind of journey — and that wandering is not the same as drifting away from yourself.
Reflection Questions:
- What am I being called to explore without needing to control the outcome?
- Where have I mistaken stillness for stagnation — or movement for purpose?
- Can I trust that the path is unfolding even when I cannot yet name it?
Affirmation:
I walk in wonder, guided by trust and open to becoming.
Thank you so much for this, Lyn. Exactly what I needed to hear.
Hooray!! Thanks, Jann 🙂
This is a Lot to think about.
As always!
Oh my…another great card. I embrace the idea of being more in thr moment to be still and listen. Thank you for these insightful words.
Thank you Sue – ♥
Thank you for your support along the path. I’m starting today!
So good to see you today!!
You never cease to amaze me! And I am so grateful that my wandering led me to you and your amazing classes! I’m sure I have all the online ones and no matter the subject I come away with new ideas. Dare I hope we will see a class on oracle cards in our future? Tv
What a good idea!! Let me get through this process and learn more about it myself – thanks, Verni~
Beautiful! Thank you!
Thank you, Lizbeth – xo
This card has a very special place in my heart Lyn … beautifully done
Sending a hug –
Oh, what a lovely card and it totally reflects my current stage of life. This is a lovely deck!
Thank you, Cindy – it’s about listening to other artists!
Thank you for this valuable and inspiring blog post
Patti, thanks – 🙂
This is EXACTLY where I am right now. Beautifully written and deeply felt, thank you for this wonderful gift. Speaking of gifts, you are such a blessing to me, and others I’m sure! I’m always uplifted and inspired by all you share.
I feel your love imbued and embodied in all that you create.
This resonates today especially ~
“You are not lost — you are listening. You are letting the path shape you.”
Love & appreciation, Holle
Holle, this is beautiful – thanks beyond words – you inspire me ♥
Beautifully said
Thanks, Cindy – keep up the good work!
I’m at a turning point of a painting with three figures. I read your description and comments on the Wanderer and I felt the path evolve. I’m thinking of C. p. Cavafy’s poem Ithaka:
As you set out for Ithaka
… Hope your road is a long one.
May there be many summer mornings when,
with what pleasure, what joy,
you enter harbors you’re seeing for the first time; …
May we have the joys of entering a new harbor. Thank you so much for the inspiration!
Ah, Rosa – how wonderful. I thought of you today – I did a workshop on color for our library and I can’t think of color without thinking of your work! The Ithaka poem is universally metaphoric.
Hi Lyn
This is so me right now! I’ll be 80 in January and am trying to understand why I’m still here. You are such a wonderful inspiration, always searching, always growing. Love you. Dorothy
Everything back to you, Dorothy – me too – here we are, and we still have work to do and relevance! Intrepid wanderers!
♥
I love the idea of a soulful drift.
It sounds so serene — 🙂
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