Individuality
Bits and pieces
of nature’s detritus
sloughs off
to fall
to the forest floor
lingers and degrades
and as decay
sets in
individuality
is lost
as all melts back
into the soil
and becomes one
once more
Month: March 2022
🌑 New Moon in Aries – March 2022
On Monday is the new moon, and like all new moons and full moons, I did a spread aligned to the moon’s current themes as a part of my recognition of the moon’s cycle and influences upon us. Today’s spread is about the medicine within, and brought to you by Ethony‘s Tarot by the Moon series.
The card you’ve chosen to represent the change you want to bring about.
Rebirth – I want to rise out of the darkness of depression’s pit into the light and feel renewed again. It’s time to make the climb, and I’m trying, but it feels like it’s taking forever and that I’m not getting anywhere. I know that I am, in fact, getting there… I just long to feel that renewal of perspective, awareness, and joyous enjoyment that I know is coming. I wish I could just do it… experience it through will alone, but it is something that must unfurl at its own pace.
The most likely outcome if you make this change.
Shine – A return to self and boost of energy that will allow you to shine brightly for a time. Light and energy in free flow allowing your creative self to spark to shimmer and shine brightly.
What boundaries do I need to set during this change?
Revel – Make sure you are enjoying it, and not bogging yourself down or taking it for granted.
Just as you see the minute details of the forest and take pictures of them to share with the world while others tread the path and see nothing but “trees”, so too do you need to look at life and not allow negativity to influence you from missing out on the small treasures and other good stuff.
What do I need to let go of to move forward?
Flight – Fear. Don’t curl up and hide away, protecting yourself from those things that you fear. Instead, let go of your fear so that you can move forward beyond it and discover, in having done so, that what you feared was not that big of a deal after all.
What do I need to remember during this change?
Consequence – What you focus on is what manifests into reality. If you focus on the bad stuff, it’s the bad stuff that comes true. So make sure that you’re focusing on the good stuff. This way you are getting what you want out of the experience, instead of what you don’t want to come to pass manifesting as a consequence of where your focus lies.
Where do I need to be careful? Continue with caution around this.
Resilience – Don’t forget that at the moment you are the one that needs support. You are so open and willing to support others in so many different ways, but your energy is not boundless. Make sure you are saving some of that energy for yourself right now. You’ll survive the transition either way, but it’ll be a far more pleasant experience if you have more a bit more energy and give yourself a bit more slack for the time being.
What/who is my ally?
Pleasure atop Authenticity – Your allies at this time (and always, for that matter) are those that enjoy spending time with you and accept you exactly for who you are, quirks and flaws included. You may have a hard time believing this is true, but they are out there and they love you… just as you are.
New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.
Make a Wish – It’s time to get back into doing your daily devotional to connect with the energies and elements that you want to keep as a part of your practice. This has been neglected for too long. And, you should begin including Amalthea in this daily ritual.
DECK USED: FAERY TEMPLE ORACLE
Onus and Ownership
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Judgement card, which is traditionally a representation of looking back on one’s history and reflecting upon if they are happy with all that they have done and become in life, as well as getting in touch with one’s true calling, and themes to do with forgiveness and absolution.
When I saw the imagery for this card today, what I heard was “Don’t be the one that hides in the hole.”
This is about ownership. It can be hard to accept when you’ve done something wrong, fucked up in some way, or are just wrong about something. No matter how natural it is that we all make mistakes, the problem comes in that when we are unable to accept our role in things, we are unable to learn from those mistakes. Not only that, but we look less than stellar to others (as well as to ourselves) when shirking responsibility when things go wrong.
Today’s card is a reminder to stand up and be counted. Own your mistakes and learn from them in order to become a better person. Don’t hide your mistakes, fuck ups, and other screwed up shit you’ve done from yourself and the world, but instead let it be seen, and show how you’ve learned from it… and how you are now a better person for the experience you’ve gained.
DECK USED: SOUL CATS TAROT
Mr Lionharts’ #TheMarchTarot Animal Guide Challenge Prompt
Questions for March 28th
What did I learn throughout this month?
Loneliness and Dogs – You have learned throughout this month that you are not alone, even when you feel at your most lonely. There are those trustworthy and loyal to you that will always be there for you to depend on. You just need to speak up sometimes to make sure they know that you’re in need of more of their attentions.
What was my major lesson?
Shouting and Food – Your major lesson is that if you are more open with your feelings and your needs, it can help in sustaining you through the roughest of moments. Bottling things up does nothing but make you sick inside, better to let out how you feel and let people see what you need. Then there is a far better chance of being emotionally (and physically) satiated.
What was my minor lesson?
Moon and Exceptionality – Your major lesson for this month is a reminder to stay true to yourself and seek balance in all things, and that in doing so, you will shine brightly in the world. It can be hard to stay attuned with oneself when struggling with depression and outside chaos doesn’t help. Reconnecting with yourself can help in guiding you through these moments, though and bring you out the other side with a greater understanding and greater skills than when you started.
DECK USED: DREAM INTERPRETATION ORACLE
The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
(Adjusted) Question for March 28th: How can I trust myself to know when to look at the ‘little white book’?
Reading Summary: You have been reading for a long time and have the traditional meanings down pat (The Hierophant), and are able to then apply those meanings wisely to most situations (Strength). But, sometimes your connection with that ethereal “other” (The Star) is taking a rest (Four of Swords).
Take Away: I rarely bother with the “little white book” in the first place. Granted, I’ve been reading cards a really long time. So, I had to rephrase this question a bit to apply to me and my practice.
These cards indicate that sometimes traditional meanings just don’t cut it. Usually, this is where intuition and spiritual connections comes into play, but there are times when I lack the energy and resources in that area. At those times, looking at the LWB can give some needed extra perspective and a little boost to a far too quiet intuitive voice.
DECK USED: SOUL CATS TAROT
I took a few breaks throughout my work day today to make sure that I wasn’t pushing myself too hard.
Gideon’s Challenge
End of Day
Slogging onward
ever chilled
as sinking sun
casts warm glow
over distant shore
and fools the senses
into a promise
of warmth
it can’t deliver
as ice cold water
chills the toes
in the embrace
or waterproof boots
This is the landscape
of my emotions
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Origins of Motivation
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Cavallo di Bastoni (Knight of Clubs) with the keyword “Partenza/Departure” attached to it. Traditionally, the Knight of Clubs is a representation of an active (projective) beta energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s passions and drive, inspiration, and principles.
Here in this card, what we see is the Knight of Clubs in departure, speaking of the fact that perhaps it is time to step back instead of charging forward.
As he waves goodbye, what is on his mind? What adventures is he looking forward to? This speaks of exploring something new, but it also speaks of leaving behind what is not working for you. The message in today’s card is about mores and principles, about the things that drive you… and the things that don’t. It’s time to examine what motivates you. Are you trying to pull motivation from places that are not interesting you anymore? Now is a time to look for some new inspiration to help propel you forward, or reconnect with ideals that you have slacked on of late.
DECK USED: TAROCCO INDOVINO
#DiscordTarotholicsMar2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic for March 27th: Do Spread #3
What to leave behind along with the winter’s chill?
La Temperanza – Don’t let the dregs of your depression pull you down or hold you back, but instead unleash your energy into the things that need to be done. Let the feeling of getting things done bolster you and lift you up. You’re very fond of that feeling and it can be addictive at times, but right now? It’s needed.
What to take with you into the spring?
Sette di Picche (Biasimo) atop Il Papa – Themes to carry with you into spring include responsibility and ownership of your obligations and actions. Just make sure to not carry the blame for others mistakes and adopt that onus as your own. You are very good at owning up to your own mistakes, but there’s no need to take on the blame for others as well. By showing how it’s done yourself, you are helping others to do the same.
What needs exposed to the light and the world the spring?
La Torre – It’s important to show the world just how well you recover and rebuild after crippling chaos. Allow people to see your struggles, and to see all of the things that you’ve gone through this winter. Take them on the journey with you as you recover and rebuild. As mentioned above in Il Papa… show them how it’s done.
What needs kept close for further contemplation and meditation?
Cinque di Bastoni (Malafede) – Consider what it is you need to be comfortable and feel secure. Are you heading in the right direction? Or are you letting your past whisper in your ear about old values that no longer apply? You can’t have both. You must choose to focus forward, or get trapped in the past and end up overwhelmed and held back by what you don’t really even want or need anymore.
DECK USED: TAROCCO INDOVINO
I made sure to take some breaks from work today as I worked on catching up on orders. I also allowed myself to take a short nap.
Gideon’s Challenge
Not Yet In the Clear
The sun cuts
through the clouds
and basks upon
my face
but I cannot feel
the joy
of it’s touch
just yet
even as I strive
to reach for
joyous sensation
yet only feel
the husk
of what could be
Twisting the Leaf 