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Card of the Day: RANGDA – Slander from the Mystic Islands Oracle

Keywords: Revenge, Jealousy, Anger

Element: Fire

Sigil Mantra: I AM WORTHY

Origin: Bali and Java

The myth of Rangda is steeped in the darkness of betrayal and the ferocity of wrath. Rangda, the demonic manifestation of the feared witch Calon Arang, lived with her daughter, Ratna Mangali. Owing to her mother’s fearsome reputation, no one would marry Ratna, much to her mother’s dismay. In her anguish, Calon Arang turned to the goddess Durga, pleading for a curse to be laid upon the village, resulting in floods and pestilence.

The devastation soon reached King Erlangga, who tasked his sage, Mpu Bahula, with vanquishing the witch. Mpu Bahula devised a cunning scheme: he proposed marriage to Ratna, delighting Calon Arang, who promptly arranged a grand wedding feast. Whilst she slept, Mpu coaxed his bride to reveal the location of her mother’s spell book. Upon discovering its theft, Calon Arang realised the marriage had been nought but a ruse. Enraged, she prepared for battle. In the end, Mpu Bahula triumphed, and Calon Arang was vanquished.

Wisdom of the Card: If you have drawn the Rangda card today, heed this as a warning to be wary of those you trust. Someone may be speaking ill of you behind your back, seeking to tarnish your name. Now is the time to pause and consider the situation calmly, rather than responding in anger. Though it may feel as if the world has turned against you, resist the temptation to believe you have been abandoned. You hold the power to be your own voice of reason. If you have reacted in anger and added fuel to the fire, acknowledge this without self-recrimination. Forgive yourself for your missteps and find the resolve to rise above the turmoil.

The Charms: The letter S signifies the slanderous whispers that may be circulating around you, a gentle nudge to scrutinise your surroundings. 

The peace symbol reminds you of your inner calm and the necessity of finding a sanctuary within yourself, away from the flames of anger. 

Lastly, the doctor’s stethoscope with a heart speaks to the importance of compassion and self-care – listen to your heart’s steady beat, and trust that it will guide you to clarity and healing.

Breathe deeply, and remember: I AM WORTHY.