Month: November 2021

Be Nosy

/ Twist the Leaf / 1 Comment

Today’s meditation was skipped again. So many good intentions… so many skipped mornings.

Hush Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Knight of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of an active beta energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s finances, resources, health, home life, and the physical world. This often translates into themes that have to do with taking bold actions and making positive progress in these areas.

Today I took Ms B to the doctor and went in with her to meet her primary as well as get set up as her emergency contact.

This is one of many small steps she and I have been working on to make sure that she will have someone to depend upon for a support system if needed. Because Z lives in Canada, there are too many factors that could get in the way of her being able to fill that role.

The message in todays cards is to keep asking questions and expressing interest in meeting these people in her life. The doctors, the neighbors, the friends… becoming the head of this support system requires curiosity and an openness to explore her life with her.

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

Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 23rd

Mystic Grove Oracle, Mystic Mushroom Oracle, Arcana Tarot Playing CardsWhat can I best focus on today in support of the self?
Nine of Diamonds, Pinwheel Mushroom atop Willow

The Marasmius Rotula (Pinwheel Mushroom) is a symbol of childlike exuberance, which is set atop the Salix (Willow tree), a symbol of healing and working through grief. Combined with the Nine of Diamonds, what we see here is a reminder to count your blessings during this time, and that in doing so, it will assist in the gentling and healing of your grief.

How can I best build on this throughout the week ahead?
Queen of Spades atop King of Clubs, Rowan atop Yellow-dust Amanita

Here we see the influences of your mother in the Queen of Spades, overshadowing your own intense drive and desires (King of Clubs). These cards indicate that the days ahead with your mother may try to eat away at your confidence.

Amanita Flavoconia (Yellow-dust Amanita) is a representation of (among other things) self doubt, which is something that has been flirting around the edges of your awareness the last couple days and is sure to be on the rise if your confidence takes a hit right now. Sorbus (Rowan) atop the Amanita is a reminder of the fact that you can counter that energy with focus on your successes, and that in doing so you can protect yourself from the effects of this self doubt.

DECK USED: ARCANA TAROT PLAYING CARDS, MYSTIC GROVE ORACLE, MUSHROOM ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 23rd & 25th

Hush TarotAdvice I need to hear at this time concerning my personal growth.

Ten of Pentacles – You need to take time to reflect on just how fortunate you are and how much you have. Don’t get so caught up in the combination of the rush and grief that you lose sight of that.

Self care I need right now for the…

Mind – King of Pentacles – Look at where you are and how you’ve gotten there. You may not get everything you want in life, but you strong enough and clever enough to get what you need. Don’t lean into brute force.

Body – Knight of Pentacles – Get on top of making sure you are getting the physical care you need. Falling out of healthy habits is a very bad idea.

Spirit – King of Wands – Own your passions, and lead others to help you in achieving your dreams. Go boldly forth…

Side Note – Lots of ownership of one’s actions present in these cards. And in the readings for today as a whole, there is a heavy emphasis on the need to focus on what you have and your accomplishments in order to bolster your confidence.

DECK USED: HUSH TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Tea. ✅ Collagen peptides. ✅ Yogurt. ✅ Miralax. ✅ Took a nap. ✅

Gideon’s Challenge

/ Twist the Leaf / 1 Comment

IMG_6997A Moment of Weakness

Slip to small
and sink on in
as comfort
is found
among
feathered fronds
thst gently cradle
aching form
and absorb
falling tears
to transform
sadness and pain
into nurturing
and growth
as drips
soak into the earth

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

3 Steps to Healing Lenormand Reading

/ Twist the Leaf / Leave a comment
3 Steps to Healing Spread - The Paper Oracle

What obsolete behavior or belief is holding back my healing process?

 Clover and Knife – The belief that optimism and luck are no match for negative inner narrative and self destructive tendencies.

Although you know this isn’t true, there are times when you fall back into that mindset. In fact, this mindset might be part of why you’re struggling to get back into your meditation practice.

What can I get dedicated and consistent about to support my healing process?

Lily and Hourglass – Commit to giving time to well established practices. You know what works.

Instead of making excuses and allowing yourself to skip these self care practices, commit time to them and make it a long standing routine instead of a short term fix or haphazard effort.

A source of hope and motivation to keep me going.

Sun and Book – Pay more attention to your successes instead of discounting them by saying you could have done better. It’s okay to feel good about your accomplishments instead of brushing them under the rug.

DECK USED: THE PAPER ORACLE

Unique Contributions

/ Twist the Leaf / 1 Comment

Today’s meditation was… you guessed it. Skipped.

Ostara Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Ace of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of the seeds of new beginnings in the areas of one’s intellect, education, ambitions, and communication.

I feel… like I’m not doing enough. And for once, this is not about the business and work. It’s about helping and supporting those around me during this time of loss, and expressing my own emotions.

The Ace of Swords is all about communication, and that little mouse in the card feels like about the right size to how much I’m helping (or expressing my pain).

And yet, I know that this perception is flawed. The message in these cards is a reminder that everyone grieves in their own ways. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and that I am helping others more than I realize.

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

Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 22nd

Blood Moon TarotSomething kind/encouraging I need to hear today.
Two of Dreams, Page of Honey atop Death

You are making the decision to learn how to deal with your emotions through this time of transition instead of burying them. It’s not an easy choice to allow yourself to express into the physical world how you are feeling, but keep making this choice to stay open instead of shutting down.

How can I extend this kindness to those around me?
Page of Dreams

Share with others. Learn not just how to stay open and allow others in, but also work at expressing how you are feeling as well. This is a learning journey not so much about identifying your feelings, but learning how to share them with others.

DECK USED: BLOOD MOON TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 22nd

Ostara TarotAdvice I need to hear at this time concerning my love life.

The Sun and Three of Pentacles – Happiness takes teamwork. Don’t forget that you are part of the team.

Greatest Strength

Death – Weathering changes together. After over thirteen years, we have been through a wide array of life experiences, troubles, and trials. Through it all we have been together, growing stronger through each of the changes in life.

Greatest Weakness

Ten of Wands – Not sharing your burdens until they become unhealthy and too much for you to bear. You try to take on too much and don’t allow him to carry more of the load until you are struggling under the weight of it all.

Finding Balance

The Magician – Together, you have what is needed to weather any storm and come out on top. He is the puzzle piece that fits with yours, filling in the gaps, just as you do the same for him.

DECK USED: OSTARA TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I had my muffin and tea with collagen peptides today. I e been keeping up with the yogurt but had t had the tea in a few days. I also took Miralax for the second day in a row cuz I’m having a bit of a problem.

Gideon’s Challenge

/ Twist the Leaf / Leave a comment

The Path Forward

Where does it go
that bend
in the path
what lies
just out of sight
if I follow it round
what waits
to be seen
will another bend
tease me onward
just another mile
to sate
my curiosity
another hour
to exolore
and where will I
end up

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

Go Play Outside

/ Twist the Leaf / 1 Comment

Today’s meditation was skipped again today. I’ll try again tomorrow. I woke up to the small of food today and it had me heading to the kitchen instead of lingering to meditate.

Somnia Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Empress card, which is traditionally a representation of nurturing, the earth, mother energies, fertility, abundance, and the sacred feminine.

Here in the imagery of this card, we see the inside taken out. Wet grasslands and standing water combine for me with the spiderwebs in the affirmation card to speak to me a specific message.

“It’s time to get outside. Take your camera and go for a walk in the woods.”

For me, this is a place of renewal and play, of mystery and breathtaking beauty. And spending time among the trees, especially on a damp and foggy day like today, is a kiss of gentle restoration… a breath of fresh air, both literally and figuratively.

I will make sure I get some time outside today.

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

Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 21st

Terra VolatileIn what area do I need to ask for help of those around me?

Ten of Coins and Page of Coins – Getting things done for work, so that we start off the holiday season right and are working towards the best outcome possible. I brought a good deal of work with me to do, and need to remember that I don’t have to do it all myself. L and Z are both here with me after all.

How can I best ask for help?

King of Cups and Five of Wands – Motivate them through their desire to succeed and personal pride in doing things well. Look for those times they need a distraction or some alone time, and provide for those emotional needs by giving them something to do.

By asking for help I allow myself to:

Temperance and Page of Cups – Moderate my own expenditure of time and energy, and stay open emotionally. My tendency with emotional moments is to retreat and close down. Giving some of the work to them means less for me to use as an excuse to retreat and close myself off.

DECK USED: TERRA VOLATILE

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Topic: Do Spread #1
Question: How is she going to handle her time alone out here in the woods over the remainder of the year?

Somnia TarotReading Summary: There are plenty of people in her life to help her and she won’t be shy about getting that help when she needs it (Strength). Having this time alone will allow her time to process her grief in a healthy way and come out on top of it in the end (Ace of Cups).

She will not be shy about using others feelings of condolences to help her in thriving. (King of Cups).

Take Away: I was worried she would sink into her sadness and the loneliness of being out here all alone in the woods. The cards here indicate that she will reach for processing her emotions, as well as help from others when she needs it.

I still plan on calling her daily once we’re back home tho.

DECK USED: SOMNIA TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I got out my camera and took some pics today out in nature.