Month: August 2022

Same Shit, Different Day

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Hilda Tarot - DeathRight, so, I don’t usually do reversals in my daily card, but this one insisted. Today’s draw is the Death card reversed. Traditionally, the death card is all about slow, organically developed change. One of the possible reverse meanings therefore, is no change.

What whispered in my ear as I pulled today’s card was the phrase “Same old shit, different day.” And the question becomes… is that really a bad thing? Familiarity can be a comfort, after all.

Instead of looking at the repeated (and even annoying or aggravating) themes in your life as something to bear, take a moment to look for the comfort that comes with familiarity.

DECK USED:  TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I’m taking a break from card pulls today because I need one. Just the COTD. No other readings either for myself or others until tomorrow.

What’s Important

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Today’s meditation was just over ten minutes long, and was another of the quiet mediation where I was unguided and simply focused on my breathing.

Wild Unknown Tarot in a Tin - Mother of Wands - Queen of WandsToday’s draw is the Mother of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s passions, drive, willpower, determination, values, and principles.

In this image a snake coils protectively around her clutch of eggs, the stick thrust through the middle not distracting her from what is most valued.

Support those things most important to you. Don’t let outside distractions pull you from these things. There are always going to be different curiosities and distractions out there, but you need to stand fast for those things of true value, no matter what else is going on.

DECK USED:  WILD UNKNOWN TAROT IN A TIN

Mr Lionhart’s #TheAugustTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for August 7th thru 9th

The Language of Flowers and Trees OracleWhat spiritual rebirth is the Lionsgate initiating or activating for me?

Peony and Moss – Find beauty and solace in the soft, dark places. Seek out the forests and find those spots you and your camera love most. Linger there and appreciate.

What can I do to fully attune myself to the energy of the Lionsgate?

Lily of the Valley and Dahlia – A cleansing and reclaiming of space is needed if you want to fully attune with these energies.

In what way can I best use the energy of the Lionsgate for growth?

Apple Tree and Magnolia – For you, it’s all about getting out in nature more and allowing the grounding and joy of that connection to happen.

Notation – The all pink and white flowers combined with the feather moss is a reminder to be gentle with yourself.

DECK USED: THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS AND TREES ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2022 Challenge Prompt
Question for August 8th: What can I do to help my inner child feel more protected?

Wild Unknown Tarot in a Tin - Eight of Wands, The Star, Ace of Wands, Knight of Swords, Son of SwordsReading Summary: Don’t let impatience (Eight of Wands) rob you of your natural curiosity (Ace of Wands Rx). Learn, instead, to better battle that impatience and the negative impacts (Son of Swords) of it with hope and optimism (The Star).

Take Away: For your inner child to feel more protected, you need to ensure that you lean into positive themes so that you don’t smother your curiosity beneath the weight of pessimism.  Your inner child wants to explore and experience things, find fun and enjoy the process.  Impatience to “get things done” ruins the atmosphere of exploration and curiosity.

DECK USED: WILD UNKNOWN TAROT IN A TIN

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.

It’ll Still Be There Tomorrow

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Ernest Hemingway QuoteToday’s meditation was twelve minutes long and was a silent meditation with just my legs up the wall and breathing exercises.

Ernest Hemingway probably didn’t mean this quote in the way I took it this morning when I saw it.  But, what I saw here was “Work smarter, not harder.” It feels like this message was just for me this morning, and much like the COTD exercise below, a message that I need to remember to carry with me as I go about my day today.

Jasmine Dragon Tarot - Page of PentaclesToday’s draw is the Page of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive omega energy in the area of one’s finances, resources, health, labors, home life, and manifestations. This often translates into themes that have to do with work apprenticeships and learning a new ability or skill.

One of the skills that I need most to learn for my health and well-being is one of temperance and moderation.

I’ve been in debate with myself most of the morning on whether I should work on the shelves or work on the stuff online that I need to get done, and the answer is here in today’s card. This card is a reminder to take the time and don’t be impatient. Take care of the online stuff today, and the shelves will be there to return to after the next orders day and ship-out.

DECK USED:  JASMINE DRAGON TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic: Do Spread 1

The Stone Tarot - Justice, Ace of Swords, Five of Pentacles, The UniverseSeeds Sown – What seeds planted in the Spring for my physical health & growth have flourished and grown strong?

Ace of Swords atop Justice – You have worked it becoming more aware of the repercussions that come with not caring properly for your body. That mindfulness and awareness allows you to be able to do more to fulfill your body’s needs without even realizing you’re doing so.

The Chaff – What seeds have not flourished and need to be let go to encourage healthy growth in other areas?

Five of Pentacles – In the spring you were still dealing with depression and an overwhelming sense of scarcity. Once you were able to make it past the lip of depression’s pit, you’ve been able to begin letting go of those feelings of scarcity that were plaguing you. This card is a reminder to continue letting go of these feelings and not reverse course.

The Harvest – How can I best prepare now to reap the benefits of a positive and healthy harvest in the Fall?

The Universe – Be open to transitions soon to come. Change isn’t always easy, and it sometimes stirs up uncertainty, but you’ve earned to move into something better and different. Don’t linger at the end of the journey, but let it end so you can move on.

DECK USED: THE STONE TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for August 6th and 7th

Jasmine Dragon Tarot - Four of Cups, Two of Swords, Five of Pentacles, The DevilWhat is important right now?

Four of Cups and Two of Wands – You need to plan in time to make room for mindfulness and meditation. These things cannot benefit you if you don’t make a room for them in your life, and you will need one as you move forward into the fall and then winter, so get them started now.

How can I be more grateful?

Five of Pentacles Rx and The Devil – Pay closer attention to what you have and what is good in your life, rather than indulging in self-destructive behaviors spurred on by scarcity issues.

DECK USED: JASMINE DRAGON TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I quit working on the shelves when my back and hip started to protest, regardless of my desire to push it and keep going. (Yes, I did end up working on the shelves after all.)

❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)

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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?

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with the Tarot of the Magical Forest and Whimsy Lenormand

Earth – Nine of Wands Rx – Let down your guard. You don’t have to be so defensive this week. Take a breath and ease up a bit on those defensive guards that keep you separate from others.

Air – Two of Cups – remember that your friends are there to help you not just in getting things done. Connect with those who have similar ideas and interests as you this week, and allow those connections to help get your creative juices flowing.

Water – Five of Cups – keep an eye on your reactions to negative experiences this week, and make sure you are staying positive instead of sinking back into old habits and pessimistic viewpoints.

Fire – Ace of Cups – A renewed creative spark is ready to be explored this week. Now is a good time to do it, so don’t hold back. This echoes back to the position of Air in this reading where you are encouraged to involve others in your creative process.

Waning – The Stars and The Tower – Stop pushing yourself so hard. You don’t have to do everything right this minute. You’re reaching too high, and it’s going to overwhelm you if you don’t cut yourself a little slack.

Waxing – The Tree and The Ship – Take time to focus on your spiritual journey this week.  Health and happiness might be rooted in the physical, but it also has to do with your spiritual and mental health as well. Make sure that spiritual aspect is getting some attention this week.

DECKS USED: TAROT OF THE MAGICAL FOREST AND THE WHIMSY LENORMAND

Connecting Through Differences

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Tarot of the Magical Forest - StrengthToday’s draw is the Strength card, which is traditionally a representation of inner strength, influence through persuasion, compassion, and courage.

I love the imagery for the Strength card in this deck.  It makes me think of myself and Gideon, and how we connect even though we are so different, finding those things that we share and appreciating our differences both.

That is what I see as the message in today’s card.  Find those things that connect you with others.  Appreciate them.  But make sure that you are appreciating your differences as well.  It’s through those differences we are allowed to see the world from a different perspective.

DECK USED:  TAROT OF THE MAGICAL FOREST

The Rainbow Moonscape #VennoxesTarotChallenge Prompt
Questions for August 4th and 5th

Hoi Polloi TarotHow do I summon more willpower?

Queen of Cups and Ten of Cups – Make room for personal happiness. When you have something to fight for, you find more strength of will with which to fight.

How can I inspire more passion in my life?

The Fool atop The Tower – Don’t worry so much about the repercussions all the time. Sometimes following your passions requires you to be a little careless, and let the chips fall where they may.

DECK USED: HOI POLLOI TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for August 4th and 5th

Tarot of the Magical ForestHow do I feel when I look inside myself?

Death and Knight of Wands – Looking inside yourself, you feel a sense of dissatisfaction, and that you are in need of change without a clear direction on what change needs to be made.

What do I need to change?

Two of Pentacles atop Ten of Pentacles – More balance in your life will create more satisfaction overall, not just for yourself but also those around you who are influenced by your success.  You’ve done a lot in this area already, but there’s still a great deal further to go.

DECK USED: TAROT OF THE MAGICAL FOREST

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.

Inner Truths

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Soul Cards - Queen of WandsToday’s draw is the Queen of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s passion, drive, willpower, determination, values, and principles. This often translates into themes that have to do with being supportive of others projects and passions, or searching for inner truth within your own values and principles.

I see both themes in the imagery of this card, but I very much see a need for inner work in the tilt of the head and the hand over the heart.   Today’s card is a reminder to pause and get in touch with that inner truth that resides within us all, and in doing so stay true to ourselves and what is of greatest importance to each of us.

DECK USED:  SOUL CARDS I & II (MODIFIED INTO A TAROT DECK)

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions for August 4th and 5th

The Riderless TarotWhat inner injury from my childhood needs healing?

The Chariot atop Page of Swords – There were a lot of instances when you were growing up where new ideas had to be rushed or were taken over by someone else rather than allowing you to explore them yourself.

How can I begin working on healing that injury?

Nine of Cups atop Six of Wands Rx – Remember that you are now in a place in your life where you can please yourself, and don’t have to worry so much about pleasing others anymore.

DECK USED: THE RIDERLESS TAROT

Mr Lionhart’s #TheAugustTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for August 4th thru 6th

Soul Cards Tarot ReadingWhat dormant magic or strength am I invited to honor and embrace?

Seven of Wands and Ten of Swords – You haven’t needed to stand up for your principles and values of late, but don’t forget that you are able to do so with a devastating affect to others if you’re not careful in your approach and vehemence.

How should I begin to honor the magic of the strengths that reside within me?

Five of Pentacles atop Seven of Swords – Recognize that your feelings of scarcity are not always your own fault. There is too much self-blame going on, and this drags you down and pulls your focus away from working on solutions.

How can I best use the magic around me to enchant my everyday journey?

The World Rx – Live in the now instead of focusing so intently on where you’re going and how you are going to get there.

DECK USED: SOUL CARDS I & II (MODIFIED INTO A TAROT DECK)

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.