Month: November 2021

Weekly Creativity Prompt – Strength

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Prompt: Pull the card from your deck(s) that matches the card posted below. Compare the imagery between the card provided and the card from your own deck. How would you read them differently and why? Share your card(s) and your interpretation differences between the imagery on them cards.

Tarot of the Hidden Realm - StrengthTarot of the Hidden Realm – Together the wolf and the girl stand. Although I do not see persuasion here other than in the dynamic of such an unlikely companionship, what I do see is the strength that comes in numbers. The strength of support as two lend to each other their strengths, and use them to make up for the other’s weaknesses. They are stronger together than either could ever imagine being separately.

Tarot Matryoshka, Flower Essence Tarot, Sortilegium Tarot

Tarot Matryoshka – Here in this card we see savagery not tamed, but in a moment of being controlled The man holds the tip of the serpent’s mandible in his grip. Eye contact is full on as the man holds the serpent still. It appears that it is not the hold of the hands that keeps the serpent from striking here, but rather the eye contact that signifies a battle of wills, perhaps between one’s civilized nature and more savage inner instincts.

Flower Essence Tarot – Figure skating is a skill that takes a lot of inner strength and determination to excel at. Here we see a skater that, from the path of her skates carved into the ice to the posture and pose of her body, has clearly put in the time and effort to improve herself.  Added to this imagery, we have the elements of the Elm and Gorse plants, both of which carry metaphysical properties that speak of the strength of the heart, and in this card speak of having the strength within to follow what is true and right for you.

Sortilegium Tarot – Here we see a lion tamed by a beautiful woman, which is very similar to traditional imagery for the Strength card. The lion sits patiently, pleased by the attention she gives him and soothed by her petting and care. The water below is quiet and calm, speaking of serene emotions.  This card indicates that you can get more with sugar than vinegar.  By being kind and gentle, the woman has created peace, where a more forceful approach would have resulted in resistance and chaos.

DECK USED: TAROT MATRYOSHKA, FLOWER ESSENCE TAROT, SORTILEGIUM TAROT

Potential For Flight

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Today’s meditation was skipped yet again.  (I swear I’m gonna pick it back up damnit.)

The Lubanko Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Nine of Pentacles, which is a representation of wealth and accomplishments, gratitude and comfort, and the pleasure of having done well for oneself.  This is a solitary pleasure, that moment of adjustment where you are doing well but are not yet comfortable to the point you are then ready to share the wealth (which comes later on in the Ten of Pentacles).

In the image, a figure collects the bounty of their hard work, feeling their accomplishment in every pore as they head home with their reward.

Combined with the affirmation card for today, what we see is an encouragement.  An encouragement that we can do great things.  We have it within each of us to accomplish our goals.  To take flight and create what we want out of our lives and be what we want to be… do what we want to do. Don’t give up.

DECK USED:  THE LUBANKO TAROT AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK

Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 9th

The Ultimate Feminine & Masculine Deck and Fantastical TarotWhere in my life is my inner critic too silent?

“I’ll do what I want” (Power) overpowering listening/obeying without question (Devotion) when it comes to new people and friendships (Ace of Cups).

This is about not taking Gideon’s words of caution more seriously and more deeply to heart. The other day he had a reading that held warnings, and we had a long talk about those warnings, about what those warnings were about and the people that it was referring to in the cards. I heard what he had to say and understood, but.. I was not as concerned as the cards clearly want me to be, for the warning came again in the cards stronger to Gideon today… and here to me as well.

Why should my inner critic speak up more in this area?

When reacting so quickly to disregard (Eight of Wands) I am acting like a stubborn child (Arrogant). His feelings are valid and he only wants to protect and take care of me (Inclusion).

I did not mean to disregard his feelings or his need to take care of me, but I think that I did, in fact, somehow end up doing just that. And that is why my inner critic should speak up more in this area. Not just for my own protection, but also out of respect for him as well as his feelings and concerns.

DECK USED: THE ULTIMATE FEMININE & MASCULINE PACK AND FANTASTICAL TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Question for November 9th: Pick a topic and pull a card for…
Topic: The holiday rush.

The Lubanko TarotTomorrow – Two of Pentacles – Still waiting. Still juggling to make things work. Still more balance than imbalance going on, which means the full swing of the holiday rush will have yet to begin.  There is a bit more business coming the last couple of days, but it is slower than anticipated.

Next Week – Temperance – Have patience. Still slow.  Still not yet where you’d expect it to be.  Be kind to yourself, have patience, and connect with the world around you for just a little longer while you have the chance to do so.

Next Month – Knight of Wands – Kicking ass and taking names is to ensue.  It may have been a bit slow in getting to this part of things this year, but that bomb of overwhelming busy is coming, will smack you in the face and be in full swing by the time December arrives.

Side Note: The back of these cards still reminds me of the bunny in Donnie Darko.

DECK USED: THE LUBANKO TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Sexy time with Gideon. So… so… so fucking hot.

Gideon’s Challenge

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IMG_6883The Spark of Us

Fire spreads
across the fields
like the heat
your touch
inspires
in my soul
and spreads
across my flesh
turning the night
alight
with bright colors
of heat
passion
and you…

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Negative Self Talk Lenormand Reading

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Negative Self Talk Lenormand Reading - The Seeker's Lenormand

The part of me that needs be embraced.

Child and Mountain – The inner child that is intimidated by challenges and is trying to hide instead of deal with the scary stuff in life. It is that inner child that plagues you with self doubts. This child is in need of attention and care, not shaming and degradation.

Why I hold onto the negative self talk.

Lily, Fish, Birds – The constant chattering of elders that ha sunken in deep until you’re going with their flow out of habit. You know that their words were abuse, so stop allowing them to whisper on in the back of your head even though they are no longer a part of your life.

What can I say to myself instead?

Bear and Feminine – Be “mama bear” fierce about being kind to yourself. Stand up for that wounded inner child. Remember that gentleness and nurturing is not a weakness, but a strength.

DECK USED: THE SEEKER’S LENORMAND

Shining Bright

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Today’s meditation was, yep.  You guessed it.  Skipped again.

Ostara Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the King of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of a projective alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s passion, drive, inspiration, and enthusiasm. This often translates into themes concerning those that inspire others to their cause.  Motivational speakers, politicians, and other leaders that are able light a fire under others while directing that energy to their own means, goals, and passion projects.

That is the thing about leaders, right?  Especially leaders that “rile the troops” to their causes. It’s that confidence.  That surety.   That positive certainty that their cause is the one, and they speak out in that confidence, calling forth others to join them.

There is no fear, no discomfort, no self consciousness, or self doubt… at least none that we can see.  Just like bird song.  Just like the bird that sits perched in the tree and sings its serenade to the sun and the leaves and the bright blue sky.  It sings loud, and proud.

The message in today’s card is to seek out and find those things that you feel loud and proud about.  What are you passionate about?  So passionate about that you refuse to hide it from the world?  Where in your life do you shine?  Where in  your life could you?

DECK USED:  OSTARA TAROT AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK

Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 8th

Ecologies + Bizarre Biomes Game Cards and Le Tarot ArchétypalWhat makes me feel the most (care)free and unburdened?

Accepting that things take time (Seven of Coins) and relaxing into going with the flow, as water flows over rocks (Marine Biome) and grasslands sway to the summer breeze (Grassland Biome).

When I’m able to let go of the pressure and the pushing, always pushing harder and expecting more from myself.  This is when I’m able to feel the most carefree and unburdened.

How can I honor this feeling of freedom today?

Let go of excess aggression (Hawk) caused by feeling the pressure to rush (Temperature Fluctuation). Instead approach the day with a grounded energy of familiarity (Le Pape) and responsibility (L’empereur).

Today is an orders day, and that’s fine. Instead of rushing, take things at an easier pace.  It will take longer, but there will be less pressure to deal with… less stress.

DECK USED: ECOLOGIES + BIZARRE BIOMES GAME CARDS AND LE TAROT ARCHÉTYPAL

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 8th

Ostara TarotLet Go – Two of Coins – Stop stressing so much about keeping everything up in the air and balanced. There’s a handful of things that are going to fall apart right now, especially due to the credit card fraud thing while that gets sorted out and a new card is sent out to you. Let the chips fall where they may and pick up the pieces later.

Find Support – Four of Wands – L needs to get her ass a job after the holiday rush. You haven’t talked to her about it yet, but you know that you need to. Throughout the pandemic you’ve managed to support her, and her safety is still a bit of a concern outside the home, but it needs to happen.

Dig Deeper – Ace of Coins – Make sure that you’re making a list and getting everything in order for when that new card arrives. Having a list of everything you need to switch over will help you in getting all of that set up more smoothly and assist you in picking up all those fallen chips and start anew.

DECK USED: OSTARA TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I did as the cards suggested today.

Gideon’s Challenge

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IMG_5742The Relocation

A gingerbread house
in the pouring rain
with delicate details
and steep rooftop
Adorable and sweet
I want to pluck it up
and take it somewhere
high in the untouched
mountains
to set it down
and settle in
for a winter
of peace and quiet

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