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Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.
Today’s draw is the Page of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive omega energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s emotions, relationships, creativity, or intuition. This often translates into themes that have to do with emotional growth, second chances relationships, or exploring one’s creative pursuits.
The card has then been combined with a card from the Lights In Dark Places deck, which says, “Make a wish. Plant the seeds You never know what might take root.”
As someone who is very much still in the novice stage of understanding and processing emotions, I can definitely attest to the “you never know what will take root” theme of today’s affirmation card.
When I started on this journey of learning about my emotions, my expectations were far different than what the journey has become. It’s a lot more confusing, a lot more frustrating, and… a lot more rewarding.
I didn’t anticipate how getting in touch with my emotions would influence every single part of my life. Neither did I realize how deeply I feel for others. In fact the only thing I find I was right about all along? Is that I’m clairsentient, and definitely not an empath. (To which I say, thank fuck. Dealing with my own emotions is more than enough without mixing in the emotions of others.)
The message in today’s Page of Cups and affirmation card is that difficult journeys are often the most rewarding. Don’t shy away from your wishes and dreams just because they feel impossible or difficult. Those dreams are the best kind and hold the greatest rewards. Go for it. You might fumble, struggle, or be a complete novice, but do it anyway.
DECKS USED: HANNAH’S GOTH HAUS TAROT AND LIGHTS IN DARK PLACES AFFIRMATION DECK
October Spooky Season Challenge by @MercuryTarot
Prompts for October 31st
How do I trick myself?
Sometimes when exploring something new (Jack of Clubs) you get too overconfident in your skills and abilities on the subject (King of Diamonds). This can then lead to roadblocks down the line later on (Nine of Clubs) when you have to pause to do more research or up your skill level in order to keep progressing.
How can I treat myself?
Instead of fearing that you’ll never learn it all (Nine of Spades), treat the entire experience like a learning process without an ending in sight (Queen of Diamonds). There will always be more to learn and more skills to hone, which is how a topic or experience continues to remain interesting (Queen of Clubs) long after it might otherwise lose its appeal.
Other elements included in this reading:
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
DECK USED: DARKFUR PLAYING CARDS CLAW EDITION
#DiscordTarotholicsOct2026 Challenge
Prompt for October 31st : Grab a spread of your choice you’re curious about… and give it a go!
What feels most frightening to you right now?
The Witch atop Dawn – You fear that by not taking over and controlling the current (potentially catastrophic) situation that things will get worse and a solution won’t be forthcoming in time to stave off disaster.
What are you avoiding because of this fear?
Forgiveness – You feel put upon by this issue even if you’re not directly responsible for creating it (or fixing it). This feeling is breeding resentment beneath the surface. It’s not enough to feel for J. You need to forgive him and let go of that resentment festering inside.
What support or strengths are available to help you confront this fear?
Nightsong – Look within. Consider the influence that your shadow self is having over you in this situation. Just as you work to treat your shadow with kindness and acceptance, turn that same mindset towards what’s going on right now in your life. Nurture instead of tear down, guide instead of berate.
Other elements included in this reading:
Wasp Hive Segment with Parmeliaceae Lichen for Easing Defense Mechanisms
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
Foraged Red Oak Leaf for Fostering Unconditional Love
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
DECK USED: HALLOWEEN ORACLE
@owlandbonestarot #OctoberinBetween Challenge
Prompts for October
End – Queen of Pentacles Rx – It’s time to stop tearing yourself down for “not doing enough” with your time. You just did this yesterday when you looked at the stuff you accomplished in your day and started picking apart how you should have been able to do more.
Celebrate your accomplishments instead of always pushing yourself so hard for more to the point where even the things you get done aren’t good enough.
Begin – Three of Cups – Treat yourself to the same care and kindness that you give to others. Love yourself as others love you.
Foster your emotions and share how you’re feeling instead of isolating and shutting down, which is what tearing yourself apart like this actually causes.
Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Oak Branch with Moss and Lichen for Perseverance
Rose Quartz Heart for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Flower Agate for Opening the Mind to New Possibilities
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
DECK USED: HANNAH’S GOTH HAUS TAROT
I bought a packet of googly eyes at the dollar store on the way to Ms B’s and stuck them to my face for a quick and easy costume for greeting trick or treaters.
