I have all the card descriptions and planning sketches done for my Enso Oracle Card deck, but I am still going back and forth about the style of the illustration.
All three of these styles work for different reasons, but I need help knowing what appeals most to YOU. You can vote for Version one, Version two, or Version three below - and many thanks!! (You can even leave your name a comment about why you like a particular style, and I'd love that, but you don't have to).
All three of these styles work for different reasons, but I need help knowing what appeals most to YOU. You can vote for Version one, Version two, or Version three below - and many thanks!! (You can even leave your name a comment about why you like a particular style, and I'd love that, but you don't have to).
Here is what the back of the card says, just in case you are curious:
The Cane
Support • Persistence • Courage
This card was inspired by a remarkable artist who joined us on our creative journey through Ireland. Though she walked with a cane, she never once let it keep her from exploring cliffs, sacred wells, winding paths, and steep stone stairs. She used her cane not as a crutch, but as a partner—steady, graceful, and strong. She moved at her own pace, often a little slower than the group, yet she saw everything, and her art reflected the depth of her seeing. Her courage and determination became a quiet inspiration to us all.
The Cane is not a sign of weakness—it is a trusted companion on the path, a staff for the explorer’s hand, a reminder that accepting support allows us to go farther than we could alone. Whether it steadies our steps on stony paths, helps us climb sacred stairs, or simply gives us the confidence to keep moving, it becomes part of the journey rather than a limitation.
Upright, The Cane speaks of resilience, resourcefulness, and the grace to accept help without apology.
Reversed, it cautions against mistaking stubborn independence for strength—when we refuse the support we need, we risk exhausting ourselves and cutting short the adventure. The Cane teaches that there is no shame in asking for help, only strength in receiving it.
Reflection: Where might I allow myself the gift of support without apology? What “cane” could help me take the next step? Am I resisting help that would make my path easier?
Affirmation: I welcome the tools and allies that make my journey possible.
The Cane
Support • Persistence • Courage
This card was inspired by a remarkable artist who joined us on our creative journey through Ireland. Though she walked with a cane, she never once let it keep her from exploring cliffs, sacred wells, winding paths, and steep stone stairs. She used her cane not as a crutch, but as a partner—steady, graceful, and strong. She moved at her own pace, often a little slower than the group, yet she saw everything, and her art reflected the depth of her seeing. Her courage and determination became a quiet inspiration to us all.
The Cane is not a sign of weakness—it is a trusted companion on the path, a staff for the explorer’s hand, a reminder that accepting support allows us to go farther than we could alone. Whether it steadies our steps on stony paths, helps us climb sacred stairs, or simply gives us the confidence to keep moving, it becomes part of the journey rather than a limitation.
Upright, The Cane speaks of resilience, resourcefulness, and the grace to accept help without apology.
Reversed, it cautions against mistaking stubborn independence for strength—when we refuse the support we need, we risk exhausting ourselves and cutting short the adventure. The Cane teaches that there is no shame in asking for help, only strength in receiving it.
Reflection: Where might I allow myself the gift of support without apology? What “cane” could help me take the next step? Am I resisting help that would make my path easier?
Affirmation: I welcome the tools and allies that make my journey possible.