An Evening Together
Time spent
on porch steps
shoulder to shoulder
and hip to hip
as we watch
clouds
swirl in the sky
and speak
quiet words
of love
in each others ear
and nuzzle
away the hours
together
I love you
Month: December 2022
Storytelling Cartomancy Activity – The Bard’s Dilemma
The prompt for this reading came from one of my Discord servers and is as follows: “Using a deck, let’s write a little short story using 3-5 cards to come up with it!”
Being the writer for the school play made Andrew super happy and he was so excited as he put the last touches on the script and got it ready to turn in. (Nine of Hearts)
That happiness lasted right up until they wanted to change what he’d written, and began tinkering with the script (Six of Diamonds), something he hadn’t thought anyone would want to do! He was crushed that they didn’t like it as-is and wanted to change everything. (Three of Diamonds)
So disappointed was Andrew, that he decided “SCREW IT!” and that he wasn’t going to do any more of them in the future. It was too hard… too much work… and ended in disappointment and despair. Especially when the whole production eventually fell apart and no one could agree on anything! (Ten of Swords)
And yet? Once the season was at an end and a new one began, he had spent some time away from his writing and realized that he really did enjoy it. Having taken some time off to consider the situation, he felt renewed and ready to try again… perhaps with a bit better boundaries in place this time. (Four of Spades)
DECK USED: CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS PLAYING CARDS
Don’t Break Your Neck
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Knight of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of an active, projective beta energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s finances, resources, health, home, labors, and manifestations. This often translates into a slow moving but determinedly forward moving energy, personality, or person that has their eye on the prize regardless of the slow and steady speed they may be moving at.
Today’s card is a reminder that as long as you’ve gotten something done? Then you haven’t done nothing.
This is often a concept that I struggle with, as moving along at a slow pace feels counter productive. I know this is about how I was raised, and I know that moderation is important. At the same time… it is very hard for me to move slowly, and that’s what today is all about. I didn’t “do nothing” today. I did a few things for the business including answering questions and customer service… and I did a great deal of self-care.
The Knight of Pentacles coming out today is here to remind us all that progress doesn’t have to be at a breakneck speed. Sometimes, doing a little at a time is enough.
DECK USED: WINTER WAITE TAROT SANTA HELPERS 2020 EDITION
I took the day off for a little self care. That included a soak in the tub… a nap… and some time with Gideon as well.
Gideon’s Challenge
The Morning Plow
Frosted bits
and frozen lips
as fingers
turn white then blue
even under
winter mittens
where warmth
they should imbue
as plow truck
rumbles
and feet are shoved
into the warmest
boots
to go make piles
of fluffy stuff
with shovel scrapes
and oomphs
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gifts of the Past and Present
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Ornaments card from the Seasons of the Witch Yule Oracle, with the quote “So it is, a remembrance of what once was and with what will be, A fragile beauty beaming upon thy.”
This card’s imagery reminds me of hand-me-downs. Not clothes and things like that… but Christmas ornaments and candles. In storage, I have bins of Christmas ornaments from the 20’s through the 60s. Delicate glass balls and ceramic characters intricately hand painted, and beautiful ornaments carved of wood. And candles…. so many candles. Not just tapers or votives made by family and friends, but detailed decorative candles covered in frothed wax, glitter, and holiday embellishments.
Some years? Not decorating for the holidays doesn’t bother me at all… other years I really long to go through those boxes, wander among memory lane, and appreciate the creativity of all those around me both of the past, and of the present.
Today’s card reminds me of these stowed away treasures, and of just how fortunate I am to have a culture of friends and family that appreciate creativity and the beauty of hand crafting items that can be passed down through generations.
DECK USED: SEASONS OF THE WITCH YULE ORACLE
I’ve been doing a lot of breathing exercises today to help keep my anxiety under control.
Gideon’s Challenge
Cloud Spotting
Little bunny
in the sky
looking down
on green fields
as clouds pass
on by
what do you think
of what you see
would you
come down to frolic
in the green sea?
or is the view better
from above
where you can see
all your bretheren
hop along?
Twisting the Leaf 