Goddess Ran Meaning: Duality is my ally

The sea goddess Ran is often portrayed in Norse mythology as a mysterious, dark, and destructive figure, as she uses her net to pull the drowned and shipwrecked into her grasp and down into the underwater world.

The power of the sea itself has always been considered immense and unpredictable, since no one could control the ocean—yet people still relied on the sea for travel and sustenance.

Both Ran and the sea carry a duality within them: beautiful and life-giving on one side—harsh, unpredictable, dark, and destructive on the other. These are also symbols of the various forces that live within each of us. Because: everything exists within all of us. Even if you don’t express certain aspects of yourself, can control yourself well, and appear calm on the outside.

True balance doesn’t come from control, but from seeing and accepting all parts of yourself and consciously choosing the peaceful path. Not because you deny the other facets of yourself, but precisely because you acknowledge them and choose intentionally.

If you judge or reject yourself in certain areas, you strip yourself of your true power and become a victim of your own self. That’s why this card invites you to fully accept and embrace yourself—especially the parts you don’t like.

You don’t have to love everything about yourself; it’s really about self-acceptance. Your trust in yourself will also grow when you stop trying to control, suppress, or limit yourself.

If you drew this card in relation to a specific situation, it could be a sign that it’s time to let go of your desire to control your current circumstances—and to realize that you are not helpless in the face of them. There may be far more possibilities available to you than you currently see. Be open to the idea that new ideas will come when you trust in your ability to always find a solution.

The message and the image on this card are based on my original oil painting "Ran & The Octopus" from the "Mythology" series. If you like the message and image, you have the opportunity to bring them permanently into your everyday life - either as a painting or on various everyday objects:

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