I’m introducing some in-progress Enso Oracle Cards in the next few SHARDS posts – they were inspired by real artists’ questions during the recent Enso Circle term. The first card was called The Wanderer. Now, let me introduce The Hump.

Summer often begin with bright intentions—time to rest, to create, to wander freely. But what happens when the glow dims, when the initial momentum gives way to resistance? That’s when The Hump appears. It’s the midpoint lull in any meaningful journey—the part we don’t post about, the part that feels more like dragging than dancing.

This card’s inspiration came directly from an Enso Circle Resident who said, “I just cannot get over the hump! I’m stuck!”

But in the language of the Enso Oracle, The Hump is not a detour. It’s the work. It’s the quiet test of staying with what matters, even when the spark flickers.

What does The Hump look like to you – and how to you get over, around, or through it?

The Hump

Keywords: Resistance · Frustration · Commitment Fear · Creative Block

Card Meaning:
You’ve hit the hump. That awkward, sticky middle place in the creative process where momentum falters, where every step feels heavy, where the doubt grows louder than the spark that started it all. This card reminds you that The Hump is not a failure—it’s a rite of passage.

It often shows up when you’re approaching something meaningful. When finishing means committing. When stepping forward means risk. Fear of being wrong, of wasting effort, of seeing your vision fall short—it all gathers here.

But the Hump exists because you are moving forward. It rises only on a path being traveled.

Message:
Don’t turn back. Don’t wait for the hump to disappear. Go over it—awkwardly, imperfectly, even angrily if you must. This resistance is not the end; it’s the proving ground. What lies beyond is flow, clarity, and renewed vision.

If drawn in a reading:

• You are closer than you think.
• What feels like a block may be a threshold.
• Name your fear and keep going anyway.
• The only way through is through.

Reversed:
You may be avoiding the very task that could bring resolution. Be honest: are you afraid of what success or commitment might demand? Give the hump a name, and you’ll take away its power.

For example, your Hump’s name could be:

• Lawnchair

• Wet Sock

• Dust Bunny

• Refrigerator Light

• Banana Peel

• OR? _____________________

But the point is to acknowledge it (“Hi, stupid Hump”) and deal with it as part of the process. It’ll make you stronger!

Speaking of The Enso Circle Residents, they’ve just completed their Exhibition Catalog which is a wonderful reflection of their 12-weeks journey working toward a chosen goal. Want to take a look? 

Click Here!

Here’s to getting over (or around) The Hump!!