Crook and Flail as a tool to release yourself from Ego

In ancient Egyptian times, the Crook and Flail were emblems of the Pharaoh’s authority and a hint of that energy is retained by this card. It carries the same implication wherever it appears – from the smallest private social group to the largest corporation. This card talks about leadership, authority and the self-discipline required to achieve both of them.
If the Crook and Flail card appears as a sign/theme from your higher self that you should pay attention to, usually it’s because you are experiencing some sort of leadership or authority issue. It’s a very ‘grown-up’ energy in that there’s not much room for fun with this card. Just a ‘knuckle down, get it done’ kind of vibe. But acknowledging that you’re a leader, whether you want to be or not is a step towards feeling better about your situation.

It’s likely that it’s time for you to step up and take your place in the world. It also implies authority within the home, club or team and its appearance refers to worldly status. Is it time that you set more boundaries?
Choosing the Crook and Flail to represent something you need to embrace to release yourself from Ego is an indicator that you need to start putting your own needs before the needs of the people around you – especially if you are going to be able to help them. Put your own oxygen mask on first. That way you can help from your best self – rather than a depleted version.
It’s possible that you are hesitating to free yourself from Ego. C&F is about self-discipline. So it’s possible that everything that you’re hesitating doing is exactly what you need to do. And the more procrastination or perfectionism you recognise around a topic, the more important it is to do it. Freedom and success are on the other side of fear. Courage is not the absence of fear, it is being scared shitless and doing it anyway.
So, self-discipline. Keep at it, it’s not a one and done. And also, it’s important to recognise yourself as a leader if you’re going to connect with the Divine. You’re not someone who demands attention for no reason, you’re someone who is a bona fide leader, and who should behave as one. No grandstanding, just leading.
Ask yourself what to do first, and then what to do next. And then what to do after that. You already know the answers.