The Detour
Fast moving decisions
speak of discipline
and control
focus in every moment
as unexpected
changes in direction
create potential for
painful consequences
and heart skips
a beat
as others are not
so vigilant
Month: April 2021
Weekly Creativity Prompt – Movies & Music
Have you ever seen a movie that fit a specific tarot card perfectly, run across a movie quote that was the epitome of a certain tarot card, or even lyrics to a song that match a tarot card just right? This week’s creativity is all about themes in the tarot that translate onto the big screen and music!
Pick (or randomly draw) at least three cards. For each card pick, (or find) a movie, movie quote, or song lyrics that you feel fits that card perfectly.
DECKS USED: DARK MANSION TAROT, LIGHT SEERS TAROT, CELTIC DRAGON TAROT, NEW MYTHIC TAROT, PHANTOM RIN TAROT, INK WITCH TAROT
The You of Today
Today’s meditation was skipped primarily because I’ve felt so much like I’m behind schedule or behind in what needs done that totally psyched myself out of doing it. The thing is? It’s Tuesday. I don’t really have a crap load to do. I mean, I really need to work on my taxes, but aside from that? This is probably my most dependably least busy day of the week.
Today’s draw is the Hanged Man, which is traditionally a representation of taking a pause to gain perspective, surrendering to the will of the fates/universe, and dealing with delays or stalling.
The imagery in this card depicts aerial yoga, and is very clearly about looking within, seeking peace, and finding a new perspective through those endeavors while the rising sun in the background is a clear indication of the positive outcome taking time to gain perspective can lead to.
When combined with the Thera-Pets card for today, what I see here is a message about looking at yourself differently. Not as a “work in progress” or something to apologize for and “work on”, but instead as a valid and complete person in this moment. This is about acceptance of self and the fact that in being human, we are all flawed. Those flaws help us in being unique.
Is it okay to work on being a better person? Of course! But don’t discount who you are right now.
DECK USED: QUIRKY CREATIVES TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS
The Sacred Grounds Tarot Club Prompt
Question: How can I love myself more deeply?
Reading Summary: Note that the figure in the coin as well as the Hermit are both not just facing the moon but seem enraptured by it, as do the lobster, the dog, and the wolf. Make sure that you’re not focusing too deeply (Ace of Pentacles) on your uncertainties (The Moon) during what is supposed to be healthy alone time (The Hermit).
Take Away: Sometimes? It can be really hard not to focus on the things that make you feel inadequate or less than. Hidden uncertainties and self doubt is often hard to combat. It’s important, though, to make sure you are paying attention to these tendencies, especially during times of rest, recovery, and self reflection. During these times you are more open and susceptible to negative inner dialogue sinking in deep and sticking. Being vigilant and careful not to let these doubts and uncertainties take center stage leaves room for more positivity and more self kindness.
DECK USED: TAROT MIDORI
#DiscordTarotolicsApr2021 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question: Is personal growth required to live a good life?
Reading Summary: Kindness (Nurturer of Records) and connections (Two of Mugs) are very important. Lack of growth can drag you down and thwart these things from flourishing (Eight of Pens).
Take Away: The cards here indicate that without growth, we stand still and stagnant, even in a state of discomfort caused by being held back. Life is about potential, and nurturing connections can clear these blockages and stagnation… allowing for forward movement.
So yes. Growth is required to live a good life. Without it comes stagnancy and boredom.
DECK USED: QUIRKY CREATIVES TAROT
I let Gideon help calm down my frenzy of anxiety earlier today instead of allowing it to keep on going throughout the evening.
Gideon’s Challenge
Magic In The Air
Rain kissed promises
on misty days
as sunlight skims
rich green fields
and summons
signs of hope
out of the thin
yet humid air
Dive into the wonder
and breathe deep
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Morning Bonus Read – Taurus Season
Where I’m centered entering this season.
Rods (Broom) – Self flagellation. Cruelty and negative inner dialogue. Make sure that you are policing this area and tamping down on it when the urges rise. You’re centered and strong here right now, but you want to make sure that this does not sneak in and take root.
How to ground into my deeper needs.
Tree – Pay attention to your health and work on making healthy choices over those that might be more comforting and of fugacious value. Taking care of the body is the foundational strength of the rest of your health and your life. Take some time to turn around on bad choices and look for better ones.
Where I’m called to push through my comfort zone.
Key – Keep your eye on the prize. Sometimes you might feel a moment of hesitation, but if you push through and focus on the successes that you want to achieve, you will weather the storm just fine and come out the other side still on track and moving forward.
An invitation to prioritize pleasure.
Moon – It’s okay to wallow in good feelings and enjoy when someone say something nice or kind. It’s okay to take pleasure in good moods and good events, things that make you smile or create a warm fuzzy feeling are not your enemy. Dive into them and enjoy them.
DECK USED: MIRROR TRUTH LENORMAND
Dropping The Ball
Today’s meditation was skipped in preference for sleep and lolligagging a bit in a relaxation of quiet time alone.
Today’s draw is the Six of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of moving forward into something better, but in doing so needing to also leave something behind.
Any type of growth requires release. We have to make room for new and better things, and just like when you make room in your home for that new couch or coffee table by removing the old ones, so too must this be done when we grow and change.
These changes are for the best, but they can become difficult when you find yourself clinging to the comfort of the past. This can stunt growth and create unnecessary baggage that is carried around with you like that storage unit full of old furniture you’re never actually going to use again but can’t seem to let go of.
Combined with today’s Thera-Pets card, we are reminded that setbacks and that baggage created by the comfort we take in the old in familiar is normal. Sometimes it’s going to happen, and it’s important at those times that you don’t look at yourself or the situation as a failure. It’s okay to stumble, and it’s okay to drop the ball now and then. There will be time to pick up the pieces and try again.
DECK USED: SEVENTH SPHERE TAROT DE MARSEILLE AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS
LionHart’s Sacred Self Divination Challenge Prompt
Question: What am I asked to have {more} faith in right now?
Reading Summary: That my journey (Page of Cups) of emotional growth (Ace of Cups) won’t be destabilizing to other areas of my life (Four of Pentacles).
Take Away: Emotions often feel to me like standing on sand in the rush of oncoming waves. The sand is constantly shifting under your feet as the water swirls around your ankles, and there’s no stability on which to form a solid foundation. You don’t build houses on shifting sand… you can’t even stand for long upon it without moving your feet to stay atop instead of sinking. Sometimes, that means that this journey of emotional growth makes me feel vulnerable and destabilized. The cards here are reminding me that this is a perception, and not reality. That it is indeed possible to be in touch with your emotions and also have solid footing.
DECK USED: INSPIRATIONAL TAROT
#DiscordTarotolicsApr2021 Challenge Prompt
Question: What illusion is clouding your perception?
Reading Summary: That I need to pounce on new ideas right away (Ace of Swords atop Page of Swords) in order to carry them to fruition (Chariot) and suss the most out of them as possible (Strength).
Take Away: I often fall into the mentality that an idea not acted upon becomes a lost idea. A lost idea that could be brilliant. A lost idea that could be amazing. Lost.
This is not the case, and I’m supposed to be writing my ideas down in order to help mitigate this feeling. But I fall into times now and then where I stop writing them down.
The cards here are telling me that this does not mean they are lost. If they are of true value and are meant to be? They’ll come around again.
DECK USED: SEVENTH SPHERE TAROT DE MARSEILLE TAROT
I slept in even though it’s an orders day. I’ll pay for it later tonight, but it was really nice to just relax for a bit while the girls were out and the apartment was (relatively) quiet. [That “relatively” is in there because… construction.]
Twisting the Leaf 