Month: January 2023

Finding Rest Cartomancy Reading

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The prompt for this reading came from one of my Discord servers and is as follows: “Let’s ask our divination tool of choice how we can better find rest in our lives, what we need a break from, and how we can get more of the downtime we need!“

Standarte 1815 Playing CardsWhat do I need a break from?

King of Hearts and Ten of Spades – Subdrop. Mini-death-and-rebirth moments of misery that lie at Gideon’s feet. There’s been a bit of a struggle with this lately and avoidance because of it. Maybe it’s time to try something new for a bit rather than going onward with the same.

How can I better find rest in my life?

Ace of Spades and Queen of Diamonds – Communicate your needs clearly and allow others to help in fulfilling them. You don’t have to deal with everything all on your own all the time.  Let others assist you in finding the answers you need.

How can I get more of the down time I need?

Eight of Hearts and Four of Diamonds – Put down “want to” efforts and focus on only the “need to” things on your list for a while. Pressuring yourself into doing more just because you can doesn’t make it good or healthy for you.

How can I get the most benefit out of my down time?

Nine of Spades atop Two of Diamonds – Do not allow your worries and anxieties to drive you into unbalanced behaviors.

DECK USED: STANDARTE 1815 PLAYING CARDS

Giving Credit Where Due

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Tarot of the Most High - Nine of PentaclesToday’s draw is the Nine of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of wealth and accomplishments, gratitude and comfort, and the pleasure of having done well for oneself. This is a solitary pleasure, that moment of adjustment where you are doing well but are not yet comfortable to the point you are then ready to share the wealth (which comes later on in the Ten of Pentacles).

There’s accomplishment in the imagery of this card and the depiction of a woman that knows her worth.

Sometimes, that can be really hard, yeah?  Knowing your worth.  It can be difficult to see past the negative self talk, struggles with self confidence, and perceived flaws to see our own worth clearly.

The message in today’s card is a reminder to take time to do just that. To put these things aside and make the effort to see yourself in an objectively positive light.  Even if just for a moment or two.  Take time today to look at yourself in the mirror and pick out one thing you have accomplished and are happy about.  One true thing you’ve done, no matter how small, that feels of value… and tell yourself that you’re proud of yourself for that accomplishment.

CrowSister’s #DeckStudyTenTrueWords Prompt
Prompt: Distill your reading of the card to your ten truest words.

Give your worst critic
a break
and give credit generously

DECK USED:  TAROT OF THE MOST HIGH (w/ key words trimmed off)

Lionharts’ #TheJanuaryTarot 2023 Year of Evolution Challenge Prompt
Questions for January 27th

Tarot of the Most High - Eight of Swords, Two of Pentacles, Ten of Swords, TemperanceWhat feelings have I ignored that I am asked to embrace right now?

Ten of Swords and Temperance – Let go of the need to rush yourself to get back to 100% when you’ve been knocked down a peg or two. Taking things slow is not just allowed, but encouraged.

In what way can embracing these feelings support my well-being?

Eight of Swords and Two of Pentacles – Taking things slow instead of rushing your times of recovery allows you to see more clearly what is needed to create balance in your life.

DECK USED: TAROT OF THE MOST HIGH (w/ keywords trimmed off)

Daily Self Kindness

Lots and lots of time with Gideon.

Gideon’s Challenge

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IMG_0165Pleasure Trap

Little hammocks
drape
between branches
clinging to
bits of moss
and lichen
in an invitation
of comfort
under the shine
of a winter sun
but I wouldn’t
recommend
taking them up
on the offer

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

Fun and Games

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Granny's Postcards Tarot - Page of CupsToday’s draw is the Page of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive omega energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s emotions, relationships, creativity, and intuition. This often translates into themes that have to do with the resurfacing of old relationships, delving in to explore new creative endeavors, and the growth of one’s emotional intelligence.

In the imagery of today’s card, the fisherman is off-balance, and there’s a risk that the fish he’s caught on that fishing line is going to pull him right into the water. He might be having a good time, but there is a level of danger here.

I’ve been a little stressed over the last few days about the performance of my business over this valentine season. Sales have been very slow compared to usual at this time of year, and that brings up lots of worries and lots of imagination on what could be going wrong, and how my business could be affected long-term.

The message in today’s card is to take care not to let your emotions and imagination run away with you.

CrowSister’s #DeckStudyTenTrueWords Prompt
Prompt: Distill your reading of the card to your ten truest words.

It’s all Fun and Games
until things begin
going awry

DECK USED:  GRANNY’S POSTCARDS TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I decided to give myself a bit of a break for a few days and just do the card of the day pull instead of all the challenge questions I usually do.

Gideon’s Challenge

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IMG_0014Waiting Welcome

A soft rug
padded and warm
lies
before the fire
with a blanket
and pillow
iced milk
and cookies
near by
to tempt you in
and bring you home
to arms
eagerly waiting
to be filled
by you

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Obstacles, Not Roadblocks

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Runic Tarot - Four of PentaclesToday’s draw is the Four of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of stability, grounded energies, stagnant control, miserly behavior, and conservation of resources or funds.

Well, that ship isn’t going anywhere.

Here in this card we see a figure that has become stranded. They sure as hell aren’t going to be sailing away any time soon, and thus the stand on the shore, stuck and stagnant because their ship is no longer available to them.

The message in today’s card is about looking at where you have been stymied by events beyond your control, and how you can roll with these punches instead of remaining stuck in place as the world moves on around you.

CrowSister’s #DeckStudyTenTrueWords Prompt
Prompt: Distill your reading of the card to your ten truest words.

Missteps happen…
Don’t allow cement boots to dry
Keep moving

DECK USED:  RUNIC TAROT

Lionharts’ #TheJanuaryTarot 2023 Year of Evolution Challenge Prompt
Question for January 24th: Where or in what area can my strengths help manifest my best 2023? (Draw a card for each strength card you drew.)

The Witching Hour OracleIngwaz – Transform – By allowing yourself the space to grow and time to do it in its own time, you allow yourself the freedom to grow without hindrance and come out the other side whole instead of “half baked”.

Dagaz – Explore – Moments of epiphany and your ability to quickly grasp new concepts and roll with them allows you the freedom to explore more fully the world around you and new pathways available to you on  your journey.

Kenaz – Purification – Your curiosity and creativity allow the waters of life to flow around you and continue to purify themselves instead of becoming stagnant and rancid. This constant shifting keeps life interesting, clearing out the old and the boring for fresh perspectives again and again.

DECK USED: THE WITCHING HOUR ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsJan2023 Challenge Prompt
Question for January 24th: Global Belly Laugh Day – What can you do today to bring more laughter into your life?

Runic Tarot - Queen of Wands, The Fool, Queen of CupsReading Summary: Put down your ambitions and motivations (Queen of Wands Rx). Throw caution to the wind to have a little fun (The Fool), and it will help both yourself and others take your minds off your stressors (Queen of Cups raising her cup to The Fool).

Take Away: Laughter makes the heart happy and healthy, and allowing yourself some carefree time to indulge in fun with others is the best way to make sure you are getting the laughter you need.

Set aside your worries and responsibilities and play the fool now and then.  It allows others to see the lighter side of your nature, and gives you the stress relief you need to return to your responsibilities reinvigorated.

DECK USED: RUNIC TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I rode on the lumber cart today instead of walking around the hardware store so that my ankle wouldn’t act up any more than it already is.