Page of Wands 

Designer: Amy Hamlin

Artists: Harriet Powers and an artist once known

This Page of Wands finds themself at the shore of the Dew Drop pond, inside an archival photograph taken in the early twentieth century. They have arrived from the late nineteenth century, accompanied by a lone rabbit and shooting stars virtually cut from a quilt by the American folk artist Harriet Powers (1837-1910). Powers was a gifted storyteller, depicting scenes inspired by daily life, the Bible, and astronomy. In this encounter, her world traveler bears witness to the earth of fire, to stolen land, and to futures already alive. “The child of fire is a child of prophetic vision,” writes the writer, diviner, and educator Christopher Marmolejo. They continue: “After many dark miles, the Page of Wands reappears with light and tells you, you are no longer lost.” Indeed. This Page of Wands is both shepherd and truth teller, collecting accountability for their guidance. They ask: How do you honor the land you are on? What are you doing with the light you have been gifted? Tell the truth. Practice reciprocity.

Further Resources: “Your Land Acknowledgement is Not Enough,” by Joseph M. Pierce; Bang by Tori Amos; Copal incense.