Mild Winter
Missing the bite
I stare
at rounded hills
and mountain peaks
where the white
collects
but isn’t shared
this year
with the lowlands
and valleys
and miss
the snow
while thoughts
churn
like clouds
Today’s meditation was skipped.
The @GlitterbyInk #FebYOUary26 Moments & Memories Challenge
Prompt for February 9th : Faith
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.
Today’s draw is the King of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of a projective alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s financial security, resources, health, home, labors, manifestations, and other elements of the physical realm. This often translates into leadership that creates a grounded sense of stability for others.
We all find stability in our lives through different venues and different places. One of my greatest sources of stability is my faith. I don’t think that you often hear that from someone who’s a Pagan or a witch. Usually that’s something that you hear from a Christianity standpoint. And yet, it’s no less true.
My faith is not defined by books. I have no ancient texts to tell me what to do or feel, to say or be. I am not a good person because other people have told me to be (or -how- to be) or my faith tells me that’s what you’re supposed to do.
Instead, I am a good person because I choose to be so. I ground myself in my perception of what is right and wrong, what is magical and mundane, what is sacred and what isn’t. I follow the path that feels right for me through a connection I have made with myself, with my moral compass, and with my intuition, as well as an idea of the kind of person I want to become.
All of these are a part of my faith. All of these are a part of my spiritual practice. Just as respect for the self and respect for others, gratitude, and a deep connection and reverence for nature are a part of my spiritual practice.
The message in the King of Pentacles card combined with the “faith” prompt for today is a reminder that we all have things that ground us and create stability in our lives as well as within ourselves. Faith isn’t a bad word, and can ground more than just the Christian population. Today’s message calls upon us to delve into what we believe and where our stability comes from, and to acknowledge those sources of strength.
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Prompt for February 9th : How can I cultivate more happiness in my relationships?
Reading Summary – You already know many of the things that make you happy, as well as how to achieve them (The Magician). You may want to consider, though, looking at a new path forward to get there (Page of Swords).
After all there’s more than one way to skin a cat. In the end, though, this is all about you doing what needs to be done, not just for yourself but for those around you as well (The Emperor).
Take Away – In other words… Get your ass in gear and do what needs done to cultivate more happiness in your life. If the path to get there that you’re used to feels uninspiring, then consider going at it from a different angle. Change things up and make it interesting.
As long as your happiness is the focus, it’s going to work out simply because you’ll be driven to find it for both yourself -and- those around you.
Other elements included in this reading:
Chinese Silver Grass for fostering Grounding and Nurturing Stability
Black Spruce Needles to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Dried Rosebuds for Potential and Beauty Waiting to Unfold
Dried Purple Heather Flowers for Independence and Luck
Gneiss Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort
Serpentine to Bolster Heart and Emotions
Carnelian Agate for Inner Drive and Focusing On Aspirations
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Clear Quartz for a boost of Intentional Energies
@ambitiouslyalexa’s February Journal Prompts
Prompt for February 9th
What closeness means to me now
Four of Swords, Octopus, Virgo – As long as things are going along in an orderly fashion and the closeness does not become cloying, you appreciate the closeness you have with others in your life for the rest that you are able to enjoy as a result. After all, things would be much harder without them.
That said, you tend to find closeness starts to feel like a burden if those involved are bordering on smothering you.
How I can foster within me a greater appreciation for closeness
Queen of Swords, Holly, Bat – Establishing good and healthy boundaries makes the world a better place, and protects you from the negative repercussions that often cause you to hold yourself back from more closeness with others. Learning to appreciate closeness more involves making sure that you are enforcing your boundaries so that things stay healthy and don’t turn toxic or ugly.
Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration, Clarity, and Determination
Green Jasper and Caribbean Calcite Turtle for Calm within Progress
Mookaite for Help with Weighing One’s Options
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
I got home early and used it to spend extra time with Gid today.
Invasion
What big teeth
you have
in your body armor
and an automatic
in your hands
making assumptions
as you sow seeds
of fear
and tear through
the lives
of others
who belong here
when you…
do not.
Today’s meditation was skipped.
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Prompt for February 8th : Loss
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.
Today’s draw is The Fool card, which is traditionally a representation of innocence, carelessness, carefree enthusiasm, and new beginnings.
Just as love can sometimes cause us to act rashly? So can rejection.
This guy in the Fool card pulled for today looks like he just got dumped (something in the face), and is now ready to just plunge out into the world and find himself -somebody- to love (the flowers and his long stride). He’s motivated. He’s determined. And he’s misguided by the loss of his previous rejection.
It’s an act born of emotion rather than reason, and as he lets that emotion rule him, he’s sure to make some mistakes along the way that are not going to make things better.
The message in today’s Fool card and “loss” prompt is to make sure where your motivation is coming from before acting on it. Are you being driven by your emotions? Are those emotions overriding reason and good judgement? If so, perhaps put down the flowers and give it a moment before charging off rashly. It’s okay to take a breath first and make sure what you’re thinking of doing is really the answer.
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Prompt for February 8th : Do Spread 1
February is often about making plans and preparations for the arrival of spring. Plans and preparations are great! But they are only the first step. Use the three cards pulled in this spread to discover what size you should look for to tell you when it’s finally time to take action. [Consider adding a second card to each position if you wish to include info on what area of life action will be needed in.]
Call to Action for February
Blaming You For Their Problems and Recharge – February is a time of rest for you, where you can give yourself some time for recuperation and recovery. Don’t bother trying to act on issues until they get to a point where they are blatant and harmful. There will be a bunch of niggling things that lead up to this trigger, but it isn’t until it gets to the point where the gaslighting from others is blatant that it’s time to act and deal with it head on. Until then, just sit back and watch them dig their own hole.
Call to Action for March
Playing Mind Games and Hidden Agenda – Eventually everyone’s motivations come out in the open, no matter how hard they try to hide them. Act from a place of integrity in order to force others to share their own motivations. Wait for when they show their true colors. Remember that you aren’t the one who plays the games, you’re the one who puts an end to the games.
Call to Action for April
Criticizing Appearance and Bouncing Back – Dealing with other people’s mind games and putting out the fires that those games create can be a struggle, as can the efforts to not internalize the shit that comes out of their mouths. Remember when you start to feel an internalization of the negative variety spurred by what other people are saying to you, it’s time to step back and recalibrate so that you can bounce back fresh once again later on.
Other elements included in this reading:
Raven and Crow Medallion for harmonizing Curiosity and Caution
Foraged Oak Branch with Moss and Lichen for Perseverance
Dried Red Maple Leaf for Adaptability and Connection
Scotch Pine Cone for Purging Negative Influences
Labradorite for a Focus on Mental and Emotional Healing
Flower Agate Moon for Opening the Mind to New Possibilities
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
@ambitiouslyalexa’s February Journal Prompts
Prompt for February 8th :
One thing I’ve been avoiding gently
The Sun, Four of Pentacles, The Anchor – You have been trying very hard to look on the optimistic side of things where your finances are concerned, instead of buckling down and being more miserly. Just because you -can- spend doesn’t always necessarily mean that you should.
Why?
The Clouds, Two of Pentacles, The Cross – Your emotional imbalances have a tendency to create burdens you don’t particularly want to deal with. Retail therapy is a reaction to emotional imbalance. Instead of allowing these moments of imbalance to create burdens you then have to solve or resolve, try working on the emotions themselves and see if you can avoid the upheaval that these developing burdens can cause in your life.
Other elements included in this reading:
Amethyst Buddha for Serenity in Spiritual Connections
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
This is a catch up post, and I’m not entirely sure what the self kindness was for this day since I didn’t write it down at the time.
Sick Day
Can’t we stay
in bed
she says
and cuddle
under the covers
as the hours
slip away
as she’s not
feeling her best
but the cuddles
help everything
be just a little
better
These Saturday readings are (not usually) bearing in on any one thing or event in my life, as the question used is asking for a more general outlook. This is a self care exercise, and is not meant as a predictive reading… although that, too, happens on occasion.
The question is… What do I need to focus for self-care through the week ahead?
Earth – Maniac – Take extra care with the unpredictable this week. The unexpected has a way of rearing its head when you least expected… that’s why it’s called the unexpected. Make sure that you are taking measures to protect yourself, especially physically and financially, at this time. Be aware of your surroundings, and make sure you’re taking people with you when you go out. High alert modus operandi for stalker situations is needed right now. If there are precautions that can be taken, don’t brush them off this week. Take those extra precautions and stay alert.
Air – Narcissism – There is no such thing as too much self-love right now. Hold yourself in high regard during the week ahead, and allow your opinions to hold weight above those of others whose opinions might be harmful if internalized, as well as above those negative interjections from your inner narrative.
Water – Embryo – You are feeling small and vulnerable right now. Allow yourself to be cared before by those that love you, rather than trying to deal with everything yourself. Regardless of what you were told in your youth, sometimes it’s okay to sit back and let other people carry the load and the stress.
Fire – Happiness – Get wrapped up and doing the things that make you happy. It’s okay to now and then close out the outside world and focus on these things that bring you joy. This intense sort of focus you excel at can allow you to really sink into these joyous moments if you’re willing to allow it.
Waning – Key and Stork – Remember that you don’t have to have all the answers all the time, and that it’s perfectly all right to send people off to find their own answers instead of providing those answers for them.
Waxing – Ring and Fox – Make sure that you are sharing your vulnerabilities and soft side with those that are committed to being a healthy and positive part of your life. Look at everyone else looking for commitments from you with a heavy dose of suspicion this week. Hidden agendas abound.
Take Away – There’s a pretty significant warning here about commitments, sneaky shit, and staying on alert to protect what keeps life stable for you. Don’t ignore warning signs, and make sure you are doing your due diligence in protecting yourself and what’s important to you. Lean on those you trust to help in this endeavor… as well as in supporting you during moments of emotional vulnerability.
Seek out joy and sink into those things that you enjoy. Let the world (but not your safety) take a back seat to this focus in the week ahead.
Twisting the Leaf 