The Cycle
Decay slips in
within
autumnal embrace
and life is
leeched out
stolen
transformed
gifted to the green
that grows everywhere
spreading
to cover the world
in life
grown from
the crumbling bits
of what is left behind
Month: November 2021
Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)
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 – Temperance – Take time this week to slow down. It’s okay that you’re not getting everything done that you might have planned. Physically speaking, taking things slow is the best thing for you right now. There is also guidance here to take things slow getting your new card (to be picked up tomorrow) set up.
Air – The Star – Stay hopeful. Stay open to optimism. Do not allow negative self talk to drag you under and sour your emotions. Keep a cool head and take things at a slow pace.
Water – Six of Pentacles – Sometimes the small kindnesses you give others are in fact a warm and welcoming light in a cold night. For now, focus on providing that light, and taking sips of the comfort offered to you in turn.
Fire – Six of Swords – When your world begins to feel as if it is cracking and crumbling, make sure you are getting out in nature. It is through your time in the shadows of the wet woods that you find peace and restoration.
Waning – The Deer – Timidity and hesitation are not going to be helpful for you right now. Note how the deer walks with caution, how she paused often and is skittish in the extreme. These qualities have their place, but that place is not here in the week to come.
Waxing – The Kite – Spread your wings and seek to look outside yourself this week. Be open with others instead of closing yourself off and shutting people out.
Take Away – The cards for this week are providing me with advice on how to deal with and navigate my grief, while being supportive of others in my life that are also grieving.
DECKS USED: DANCING IN THE DARK TAROT, JEREMY MIRANDA ORACLE, POWER ANIMALS ORACLE
Flower Food
Today’s meditation was skipped, although I have every intention on using this time away from home to get back on track in this area.
Today’s draw is the Star card, which is traditionally a representation of Hope, spiritual guidance, trust, gentle optimism, and the connections between the physical world, internal perceptions, and the spiritual realm.
The stars bear witness to our pain, our heartache, our joy, and out celebrations. They have inspired us since the beginning of our time on earth to look outside of our own lives and beyond ourselves.
Combined with the affirmation card for today, the message I see here is that when things are dark and painful in life, it’s important to look for the things we can do to make things better. Don’t just wallow, but create something beautiful, just as flowers grow from manure.
DECK USED: R BLACK TAROT AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK
Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 20th
What is currently energizing me?
Tanzanite and King of Pentacles
Supporting others isn’t always about being a shoulder to cry on, sometimes it’s about making sure all the practical shit gets done and everything that need to be sustained and kept on track is in order to ensure there are no hiccups while those needing the support are distracted.
Why does this make me feel energized?
Citrine, Nine of Wands atop Seven of Wands
You take joy in being able to protect those that you care about, and this type of support protects them by creating barriers between their grief and those that might take advantage or drag them down further.
DECK USED: THE CRYSTAL FORESTS ORACLE AND PHANTASMA TAROT
Tarot Nerd’s Better Boundaries Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 19th thru 22nd
How can I tell when my boundaries are being pushed?
The Magician – Tap into the tools you have at hand. Pay attention and stand tall instead of just “floating along”.
How can I be more assertive in protecting my boundaries?
Four of Cups – Take a step back. You are in need of space, distance, and calm. It is only with a bit more distance and a good deal more centering that you can firm up those boundaries.
How can I tell when I’m pushing someone else’s boundaries?
Mother of Pentacles atop Five of Swords – Pay attention to their reactions. Tune in and watch for a rise in aggression.
How can I be more respectful of others’ boundaries?
Ten of Swords atop Two of Pentacles – Accept that everyone has to go through painful transitions, and it’s important to give them the right balance between helpfulness and space to allow them those experiences.
DECK USED: R BLACK TAROT
I crashed early. I was desperate for some quality sleep.
Gideon’s Challenge
Translucency
Torn and tattered
among debris
I stand
feeling broken
in the shelter
of loving arms
as tears fall
like raindrops
to saturate
all that I see
I am not alone
and yet…
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Potential Skills Cartomancy Reading
The prompt for this reading came from one of my Discord servers and is as follows:
“While things are full of harvesting this month, sometimes the harvest can come from within ourselves.”
What is a skill that I am not giving my attention to?
Ace of Hearts – My ability to connect with and process these new emotions. With the passing of a loved one that happened yesterday, I’m struggling with not shutting down. This card it a reminder to not focus on fighting the shut down, but instead to focus on staying open. Same battle… far different perspective and focus.
What can I do to build upon and explore this neglected skill of mine?
Nine of Diamonds – Appreciate just how well off you are and all that you have. Practice gratitude and stay focused on the more positive side of things.
Why is this skill worth building?
Queen of Diamonds – By building on this skill, it allows you to connect more deeply with others and support them in a more nurturing manner.
In what way could this skill be useful to me in the future?
Ten of Clubs – It will give you a different perspective on overwhelm and life balance.
DECK USED: ENTWINED v2 PLAYING CARDS
Saying Goodbye
Today’s meditation was skipped. In fact my entire day and routine has gone to shit.
Today’s draw is the Six of Air (Swords), which is traditionally a representation of leaving behind what is unhealthy and isn’t working in order to seek out something better on the horizon.
Today I am grieving for someone I considered in many ways more of a father to me than my own passed away. There was time for a quick FaceTime call to say goodbye, and the imagery in this card mimics the sight of him in his hospital bed, in the angle of the body, the tilt of his head… etc.
These cards are a message of reassurance. They speak of him leaving on his own terms. That he was ready, and it was time.
DECK USED: GNOSTIC TAROT AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK
Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 19
What is currently draining me?
Flood, The World atop Two of Swords
Overwhelmed by the gravity of the choices before me on how to move forward.
What is the cause of this?
Crystallize and Two of Wands
Plans frozen and cracked. Holding pattern.
What can I do about this?
Earthquake and Ten of Pentacles
Focus on providing and receiving stability as the world shakes under your feet. Brace each other.
DECK USED: PHENOMENA ORACLE AND PERSONAL SPACE TAROT
#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 19th: What is…
Blocking My Way
Three of Fire – Hesitation. Yourself. Not “everyone” is on board. Within the shadow of the self there lies resistance to moving forward.
Distracting My Attention
The Fool – You want to fuck around instead of buckling down. This longing for something more carefree and less responsible is new for you and keeps tugging your focus off of your goals.
Tying My Hands
Man / Hero of Air – Impulsivity. When you impulsively follow the fool’s lead, you decrease your options by wasting time chasing windmills.
DECK USED: GNOSTIC TAROT
I made sure to keep up with my eating today, regardless of the fact I want hungry.
Twisting the Leaf 