Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was another of the guided #DailyCalm sessions through the Calm app.

Today’s draw is the Ten of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of painful endings, coming to the end of an unpleasant journey, backstabbing, and finding the “end of one’s rope”.

Here in this card’s imagery I see a wasteland. A wasteland at the end of a great battle. All swords have found earth, and no life remains. No one is getting up from this to keep fighting… the fight is at an end.

And here in lies the message.  The fight is at an end.  Take a moment.  Take a breath.  Feel that moment of relief as your burdens are set down and your muscles can ease their tension. The worst is now behind you.  In my case, for today, this message refers to my depression.  I can feel myself improving each day.  I am beginning to leave the darkness at the depths of the pit behind as I climb my way out.

DECK USED:  THE ETHEREAL ALCHEMIST TAROT

Mr Lionharts’ #TheAprilTarot Animal Guide Challenge Prompt
Questions for…

The Emperor – Day 7

What is something I should master in support of myself?

Frog Spirit – How to let go of the things that don’t matter is an important skill to support yourself and one that you need to work on mastering. Too often you hold on too tightly to those things you need to let go of, whether that be negative inner dialogue, bad habits, or sentimental items that you develop an emotional (or addictive) attachment to.

How can I use what I’ve mastered in in the past support of my Journey?

Rabbit Spirit – You know how to turn things around into your favor, and find the boon in bad situations. Instead of seeing struggle and problems as defeat, you see them as lessons. Hurdles instead of dead ends, mountains instead of impenetrable walls. Surmountable, with something to gain in the process.

The Hierophant – Day 8

What guidance is the Universe offering me for my Journey?

Hummingbird Spirit – Spend more of your time focusing in the present, instead of reflecting on the past or prospecting on the future. There is a lot that you have healed from in your past, and a lot planned for the future, but when you focus on either one of them too much, you miss out on all that’s good in the present.

In what area can seeking / applying {old} knowledge help me?

Cow Spirit – Positivity, optimism, and hope are positive influences that can lift you up and improve your life if you are willing to lean into that theme. You’ve seen proof of just  how well this method can work, but you have to actually focus on it and allow it in.

DECK USED: THE HOWEOW VALLEY TAROT AND SPIRIT ANIMAL ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsApr2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions for April 8th and 9th

Where are you slacking in your life at this time?

Three of Wands and Eight of Pentacles – You are not moving upon your goals right now, not even at a slow pace or in small increments. Slacking is, indeed, an understatement.  You have come to a standstill.

What can help motivate you in this area?

The Emperor and Five of Wands – Tap into that inner fighter and sense of responsibility, and just do it. It’s not about emotion, it’s about forcing yourself to move even when you aren’t “feeling it”.

DECK USED: THE ETHEREAL ALCHEMIST TAROT

Bacon. I had bacon today. I’ve been on a protein craving for a few days. Today I made bacon twists and eggs, and it was spectacular.