Time of Reflection
Stillness
in crisp air
as the world
seems to pause
in silence
and only the sky
moves
as clouds
shift and stretch
above still trees
and even the water
has not a ripple
of movement
Month: March 2022
Don’t Look Back
Today’s meditation was skipped (again).
Today’s draw is the Three of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of actively moving from a planning stage into action, picking a direction, and moving towards one’s goals.
In the imagery of this card, a mountain lion observes the rising sun and plots its course forward into the world. And with the plotting done? The cat rises and flexes in preparation for the leap forward that would set things in motion for the day.
Today’s card is a reminder not to linger in that sense of “stalling out” and the negative emotions surrounding what happened with your accounts. Move forward.
DECK USED: ANIMISM TAROT
#DiscordTarotholicsMar2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions for March 10th and 11th
What good is ready to come into bloom in my life with the approach of spring?
La Fenice and La Crescita – A “rebirth” within your spiritual practice that will help you to become better and stronger as a result. This will kick off a period of growth for you in this area.
What can I do to encourage this arrival?
La Rinascita and Luna Calante – Begin clearing out the old so that there is room for the new to arrive. Release resistance and bring in fresh air in places were things have become stagnant and still.
DECK USED: LUNAR ORACLE
The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Question for March 11th: How can I use my intuition more in guiding my life?
Reading Summary: Stop fighting so hard and allow the connection to happen (Five of Swords atop Two of Cups). Once you are open to the support (Queen of Cups), your journey of growth can begin (Seven of Pentacles).
Take Away: This is a carry over from the previous reading I did for the Tarotholics prompt. It is further narrowing down what that reading is in reference to, which is to say, it’s about my exploring mediumship more deeply. The cards here indicate that I need to loosen up my guard so that I can more easily connect with the guidance my intuition and guides have to offer. That once I do this, I can then truly begin to grow in this area.
DECK USED: ANIMISM TAROT
Time with Gideon in play helped a bit in lifting my mood and loosened some of my inner knots.
Gideon’s Challenge
The First Light
Light breaks
over the horizon
and I sense
more than see
the warmth of rays
just as they kiss
against skin
and warm cold nose
as they chase
away the chill bite
of predawn
and the morn’s
beautiful gift
rises into the sky
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Up and Down and Up Again
Today’s meditation was once again skipped.
Today’s draw is the Wheel of Fortune, which is traditionally a representation of the unpredictability of life, luck (both good and bad), and the cyclic nature of good and bad that makes up our experiences.
Seeing that I am once again in problems with Etsy’s website, discard is very fitting for today. Somehow I have once again tripped over their automatic security system and been locked out of all 10 of my accounts. This happened last month and took a week to be resolved. Like last month, it started on a Thursday and I was unable to get any assistance to get anything resolved until after the weekend on a Tuesday.
I was hoping that this would be different this time, because I message to them late last night and made it clear that I had some refunds that needed to be processed and other customer service related stuff that needed to be done… And because this is the second time it’s happened so I figured that the solution would be quickly forthcoming this time around.
Unfortunately, it’s now been 24 hours since I contacted them and I still have not heard anything from them. So, I am assuming this means I’m not going to be able to deal with any of my customer service things until next week at the earliest.
Today’s card is a reminder that things go up and things go down and things go up again. This isn’t going to last and it’s not the end of the world, it’s just some kind of hiccup that they haven’t managed to fix yet. Once it’s fixed this time, who’s to say it won’t happen again next month? Or the month after that?
The Wheel of Fortune card being pulled today is an encouragement not to freak out, but rather ride the wheel calmly and wait for it to sweep upward again.
DECK USED: 4AMVIEW$ TAROT
Mr Lionharts’ #TheMarchTarot Animal Guide Challenge Prompt
Questions for March 10th thru 12th
March Animal Guide – Raccoon – Teamwork and finding healthy balance between independence and community, goal-oriented, ingenuity, industriousness, cleanliness, curiosity, adaptability, and equality.
And, as demonstrated in today’s Racoon card from the Animism Tarot… strategic-minded. Often, a raccoon will know how much to take, and how much they can leave behind, and the little bandits are not just clever, but can be quite sneaky as well.
What power would you like to give me right now?
The ability to better deal with your worries and anxiety (Nine of Air) through grounding and gratitude (Nine of Earth).
This is especially pertinent right now in light of the struggle that has resurfaced with Etsy this week. Through grounding and gratitude, you can deal with this issue and any others that might arise with a far more calm and graceful approach.
How would you suggest I use this power?
Two of Air – Allow it to help you in making decisions based on a strong foundation instead of based on worries and fears. When you’re struggling with these anxieties and worries, it’s too easy to listen to fear’s whispers in your year and let them influence you negatively. The more grounded you are, the less influence these whispers will have over you.
What can I work towards while I seek to embrace this power?
Work on defeating (Five of Air) your melancholy and depression (Five of Water), and then at keeping it at bay one you’ve managed to pull yourself out of that dark pit (big-ass wide smile in the Five of Air). Don’t be so hard on yourself during this endeavor, as it’s natural for everything to be a bit more of a struggle when an MDE is added into the mix.
DECK USED: 4AMVIEW$ TAROT
I budgeted my time with orders today so that I could also have some time with Gideon.
Gideon’s Challenge
Stalker Struggles
Safety is more
than locked doors
and closed windows
it’s katy-bars
and rear-view mirrors
and watching closely
those that pass
on the street
ever vigilant
and ready
for the next moment
to bring
the unexpected
moment
you need to be ready for
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Growth Mindset Tarot Reading
Trunk: What core beliefs should I reevaluate?
The Magician and Ace of Cups – The believe that emotions should be “handled” rather than experienced. That they are a tool to be used to further one’s goals and mold one’s future, rather than a reward and connection to something greater than ourselves.
Weeds: What needs to be cleared away?
The High Priestess Rx – You have intuitive blockages that need to be cleared away. You have far greater potential hidden within you. You are holding yourself back.
Buds: What new growth is possible for me?
Eight of Pentacles atop Judgement – Anything you set your mind to honing with the intent of carrying with you to the end. You have only to begin. There is absolutely nothing in your way that will keep you from learning any skill or ability that strikes your interest. To choose those you want to explore, it is the longevity of usefulness that you need to consider.
Branches: What beliefs about myself should I expand the season?
Four of Cups and Two of Cups – Rejecting help from others hurts more than just you. It doesn’t make you more independent, and doesn’t make you stronger.
Pruning: What beliefs about myself should I release?
King of Pentacles – That you will ever be truly satisfied and feel 100% stable. It’s not possible, as you will always be growing and expanding, and thus always seeking more. Each time you reach the “stability” you thought you wanted, there will be a greater sense of stability and satisfaction just out of reach to then work toward.
Photosynthesis: Where is transformation possible?
Two of Pentacles – More balance can be had. Don’t lose focus on this goal.
Twisting the Leaf 