The Dance of Broken Promises
On again and off
and on again
once more
when they perch
atop your nose
you can see
things that are far
and when you
push them up
to rest in
tangled locks
everything close
is clear
Progressives
did not solve this problem
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 – The Hermit – Giving yourself a little extra alone time right now wouldn’t be remiss. Just make sure that it’s healthy alone time and not you trying to hide away.
Air – Knight of Wands Rx – Slow down and take a breath. It’s September, not November. Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed with lots of “should be doing” thoughts and tasks.
Water – The Fool Rx – Set frivolity aside and be serious about how you’re feeling this week. You need to be self aware and paying attention so you don’t stray emotionally into something you can’t handle.
Fire – Ten of Cups – Do the stuff you like to do that makes you feel good about yourself and your work this week. There will be time enough for the tasks your less enthusiastic about later on.
Waning – Two Left Cards – Remember that vulnerability is something that you go to those you trust for help with. Don’t retreat into you self. Instead, reach out to those that can help you find solid ground when you’re feeling vulnerable.
Waxing – Two Right Cards – Just make sure that you are sharing these emotions and vulnerability with those that you trust to provide you with safety and security. It is with those who have helped to shelter you during the storm that you can find support when you need it.
Take Away – Don’t let the upcoming holiday rush get you worked up this week. You still have time to enjoy a little down time and relax in the company of trusted loved ones.
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Temperance card, which is traditionally a representation of moderation, measured efforts, balance, and patience.
I see this sentiment expressed in the imagery of this card, with a girl with wings too small to create lift floating in a body of water among flowers. Should she move too quickly she will get tangled up in the vegetation, or should she fill her cup and pitcher too full she may become too weighed down and sink. Therefore, she must take things slow and take care to be moderate in not just her movements, but also in how much she takes from the water she floats within.
For me personally, the Temperance card is often a “self-care” card, as moderation in general is something that I struggle with a great deal. When this card comes up in personal readings it invariably means that I am going overboard in some manner that is not healthy for me. And thus, the card appears to remind me that I need to take a more measured and temperate pace.
So the question becomes, where do you need to monitor your pace and take things more slowly?
For me, although it’s time to start catching up on orders from my time off, today’s card is a reminder to make sure that I don’t go overboard or allow myself to become stressed out by limitations of how much I can get done in the hours available to me.
To Cull & Gather #VennoxesTarotChallenge Prompt
Questions for September 16th thru 20th – TO SHARE
What do I have an abundance of?
Three of Pentacles – You have an abundance of creative ability to manifest ideas into reality.
The collaboration and teamwork aspect of the Three of Pentacles is missing from the imagery of this card, but that too ties into what you have an abundance of. You have others in your life that want to help you in your creative endeavors, you have only to reach out to them and allow them in.
How can I avoid being shut off from generosity?
Page of Wands atop The Emperor – Rather than being bossy about what you need, learn to share your passions with others in a way that invites them to join you, and opens up a creative and receptive environment for all involved.
Where can I be more compassionate?
Eight of Swords – You need to be more compassionate with yourself. Your self-recriminations hold you back from seeing just how much you have to offer and how good a person you truly are. Each negative inner narrative ties your hands and blinds your eyes to seeing yourself how others see you.
Where can I be more charitable with my…
Time – Vulture’s Dance – In order to have time to be charitable, you have to shed away those things that are not working for you. There are only so many hours in the day and if you want to be more charitable with your time, something has to go to make some room.
Feelings – The Black Swan – Again we see an encouragement to be charitable with yourself and how you see yourself. You are not the ugly duckling nor are you a clumsy oaf. You glide through life with far more grace than you realize.
Thoughts – Beauty of Creation – You need to take time to appreciate your accomplishments, including those things that you may not have done as well as you would have liked, but still managed to do. Some things are a learning process, and there is accomplishment even in these moments.
How can I help others?
(Oddly fitting since the cards managed to turn the above questions to be all about you.)
Seven of Swords and Glorious Storms – Use your past experiences and the skills that you have gained from them to advocate for others that are in need of help. Due to your experiences, you have developed a unique set of skills that can be of great value in helping others through difficult times.
The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for September 16th thru 18th
How can I silence my inner critic?
Two of Cups – Connect with others who love and care about you and ask for their perspective. This way you have something with which to combat your inner critic’s voice.
What needs to be different in my life?
The Lovers – You need to work on making healthier choices for yourself, instead of either going with the flow or allowing your self-destructive tendencies too much slack in the reins.
How can I love myself more?
King of Coins – Look at how far you have come and how much you have accomplished and appreciate these things. There will always be further to go, but you’ve built a good foundation that you should be proud of. Take time to appreciate these things instead of setting them aside as inconsequential.
I spent time playing with Gideon tonight while working on bracelet orders. Two birds, one stone, and the play helped me feel better.
He Says…
I will chase you
across the sky
from east horizon
where the sun rises
to western shores
where sun dips
and day ends
and no matter
where you go
I will chase you still
as we
are meant
for each other
always.
The prompt for this reading came from one of my Discord servers and is as follows: “As the seasons are starting to change, what are some changes we can start making in our lives?”
Six of Clubs and Three of Diamonds – It’s time to start leaning into collaborating with other people, and allowing them to have a say in how things go and what they look like moving forward. The busy season is coming, and it is through their collaboration and input that you will find positive progress.
Ace of Diamonds and Seven of Hearts – Pick and choose your battles. You can only take advantage of so many opportunities at once, so you need to make sure that you’re taking a close look at what is on offer and making the choices that you can handle instead of trying to take on everything.
Five of Diamonds and Nine of Clubs – Begin doing those things needed to protect against the scarcity issues that you struggle with. Whether they’re reality or just in your head, it really doesn’t matter, as the solution is the same either way. You need to take steps to protect yourself and those around you, so that what is imagined cannot creep into reality and become a real problem.
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Fool card, which is traditionally a representation of innocence, enthusiasm, adventure, newness and fresh starts, carefree outlooks, and spontaneity.
What stands out to me the strongest in the imagery of the card today is that what is usually a dog with the Fool actually appears like it might be a cat in this image.
When my cat is feeling the urge to play and wants to involve me, she will chase me everywhere I go and try to nip at my feet and heels in an effort to invite me to play with her. This is what I see in today’s card, which asks each of us, where are you invited to have a little fun and play a little more?
For me personally, this is also an encouragement to set aside a little time to play with Miss Luna today.
OwlandBonesTarot’s #BothSidesOfTheTarot Prompt
Questions for September 16th and 17th
What is exposed?
Queen of Wands – Your drive and desire to inspire and empower others is on display for all to see. You put yourself out there in so many ways just for this purpose.
What is hidden?
Six of Cups – Your past. Especially the bittersweet parts of it. As much as you share with others, there is just as much you choose to keep to yourself.
Finding Balance Between the Two – Be discerning and cleanse from your life those things that are of no use to you so that you can better align with the things that are not just of use but suit you well (Tamarack). The past is gone and although there are things that we carry forward from it, they should be the healthy things that assist in thriving and helping others thrive… not the unhealthy ones that would hold us back (White Ash).
What can you add to your life?
The Magician – You could do with a bit more confidence and motivation in your life, carefully applied in just the right places.
What might you subtract?
Wheel of Fortune – Changes do not always have to be accompanied by unpredictability or create an imbalance. Many times what is coming can be seen ahead of time and prepared for because it is a repeating cycle rather than an out-of-the-blue shift.
Finding Balance Between the Two – Be practical with your time and energy by preparing ahead for what is to come (Tulip Poplar). Do what you can to foster a sense of peace in your life, including meditation and sharing with Gideon things that are bothering you so that you expel them instead of letting them linger and fester (White Pine).
Mr Lionhart’s #TheSeptemberTarot Between Dusk & Dawn Prompt
Questions for September 16th thru 18th – INITIATE
Think of something you enjoy or love about your life and keep this in your thoughts. Ask the cards: How can I grow within my joys and build on what I love?
Stay true to yourself and your moral compass (Judgment) and take the time to explore your intuition more in depth. There is so much more to learn if you are willing to dive for it (La Papesse).
These cards speak of potential, and an unlimited ability to delve into areas of secret knowledge, and expand your own in doing so without sacrificing your values and principles in the process.
What am I guided to initiate right now for when Mercury stations direct (October 1st}?
Although the holiday rush is coming, you’re going to need a little bit of extra cash before it swings into gear (Six of Coins atop For of Coins). Take care that you are not going overboard on spending right now so that the cash will be available to you when you need it (Le Diable).
What is required to grow past initiation…
Seven of Batons atop Knight of Swords – A little bit of impulse and ambition, and a whole lot of conviction.
towards creation…
King of Batons – Motivation, not just for yourself but to share with others so that they can join you on the journey.
to reach finalization?
Eight of Cups – The ability to identify and discard those things along the way that are not working, so that you can move toward those things that do.
Although I really didn’t want to, I took a nap because I needed it.
Twisting the Leaf 