Confusion
Tangled together
emotions shift
and churn
in untidy lanes
Pathways
that are never
as straight
and easy
as they seem
that they should be
and I am left
floundering and lost
in the forest
unable to find
my way home
Month: February 2023
An Open Mind Requires an Open Heart
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Four of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of stability, ease, structure, shelter, and taking time to reassess, as well as cloistering and stagnation in the area of emotions, creativity, relationships, and intuition.
The imagery in this card is very classic RWS, and yet there’s something very sulky and unhappy in that side-eye that the figure has going on as he sits there with his chin in his hand. This makes the card feel like it’s not so much about reflection and contemplation, but… sour grapes. In fact this guy is so pissy that he can’t even see that there’s an offering in the wings just waiting for him to notice.
Today’s card is a reminder that when we allow negativity to take over and steal our focus, we lose sight of others around us that only wish us good, as well as the beautiful and generous contributions that they offer to our lives.
DECK USED: IDEAL SOULMATE TAROT
@Lionharts #TheFebruaryTarot Queen of Cups Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 15th and 16th
What can I do to contribute to my relationship with myself?
Ghiaccio – Don’t look at your struggles as something to drag you down, but rather something placed before you to facilitate lifting you up.
Narancia Ghirga – Lean into others during these times, and not only will you receive a boon from your struggles, but a closer connection with those around you as well.
How can I use my past as a catalyst for personal growth?
Tiziano – Learn from communication mistakes and misunderstandings in your past to help you communicate better in the future.
Prosciutto – To communicate well, it’s important to both listen and share. Don’t close yourself off and silence your voice out of fear or lack of self confidence as you often did in your youth.
DECK USED: EPITAFFIO A GOLDEN WIND ORACLE DECK
#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for February 15th: Where does self-worth come from?
Reading Summary: Experience (King of Swords atop King of Pentacles) and long term growth (Seven of Pentacles) combined with the influence of others and what they have to teach us along the way (Three of Pentacles).
Take Away: I don’t personally think that there is only one source of where self-worth comes from or one path to its development. That said, for many, what the cards say here is true. A lot of times it is through experience that we learn our worth. We travel the path of our life and experience many things, learn from others along the way, and eventually feel that we have grown and developed into our own estimation of worth.
DECK USED: IDEAL SOULMATE TAROT
This is catch-up post, and I cannot remember what I might have done as a self-kindness for the day.
Gideon’s Challenge
New Beginnings
The world
whispers in
foggy mornings
and sweet
still moments
where the air
smells crisp
and skims
against the skin
with the promise
of possibilities
and opportunities
yet
to be imagined
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Weekly Creativity Prompt – Different Scenarios
Prompt: “The purpose of this activity is to practice interpreting small spreads by combining card meanings, symbols and intuition. We will all interpret the same cards based on a few different (imaginary) situations. A 3 card spread will be posted together with 2 more specific scenarios. It’s your choice which scenario you’d prefer to use, or if you’d rather do a general reading of these cards as for an imaginary querent.”
Scenario 1 – A limited edition vinyl of Kelso’s favorite album just came out. However, Kelso knows that their paycheck is going to be smaller than usual. They want to know if it’s a wise idea to buy it right now.
Go ahead and treat yourself (Three of Cups and The Empress), just do so with clarity of mind (Ace of Swords). Accept that money is going to be extremely short in other places if you do this, and be prepared to cut back elsewhere as needed. It’s okay to treat yourself now and then as long as you approach these moments with practicality and don’t overindulge.
Scenario 2 – There’s been some changes in Miles’ life and he’s trying to figure out the best way to tell his dad about them.
Get together and take the time to check in on your dad first. Once you’ve had some time together and you know everything is okay, then is the time for some clear and open communication on what you need to tell him. Don’t just jump in cold… he needs to be warmed up first.
DECK USED: SASURAIBITO TAROT
Wallowing in the Good
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Nine of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of wealth, success, and satiation in the area of one’s finances, resources, health, home, manifestations, and the physical world. This card often translates into themes that have to do with the well earned boon of hard work paying off and the gratitude that comes with this good fortune.
In the imagery of this card, that chinchilla is definitely looking full on grateful, too.
As is often the case, I see this card as a reminder to count your blessings and take stock of your accomplishments. Not just count them, though… really wallow in them and enjoy them. It’s not enough to just recognize those things in which you have it good. Sometimes you really have to just dive in and enjoy them to the fullest.
DECK USED: LOAF TAROT
@Lionharts #TheFebruaryTarot Queen of Cups Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 12th thru 14th
How can I best align my highest self right now?
La Plume de l’Ange atop Le Goût de l’Autre – You don’t need to focus so much on your self care that it becomes a weight and a chore instead of an act of nurturing and love.
What am I asked to lovingly embrace in support of the self?
Le Don à La Vie atop L’arte des Métamorphoses – Change. Life is unpredictable, and that is supposed to be a good thing, not something to fear or fight against.
How am I guided to honor and celebrate myself today?
L’inoubliable Traversée – Be in the moment and pay attention today. Enjoy the time spent with loved ones in your life.
DECK USED: ORACLE DE L’AMOUR
@the_mystic_star February Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 13th thru 15th
What is the message that St Valentine has for me?
Six of Pentacles – Be generous with yourself and others.
How can I incorporate St Valentine’s message into my life?
The Sun – Lean into positivity and optimism, and seek out those things that make you happy. When you are feeling good about yourself, it spreads throughout your life and into the lives of others.
How will St Valentine’s message impact my life?
Three of Wands – It will drive away stagnancy and allow energy and movement in your life.
DECK USED: LOAF TAROT
I’m dosing myself with Cold FX this week, since I woke up the other day with a swollen gland in my throat that turned into a sore ear, and then yesterday and today I’ve had a swollen gland in my jaw and the beginnings of a cold sore. For me, these are usually signs I’m coming down with something. I want to hit whatever my immune system is trying to react to with a hard punch before it can grab hold.
Gideon’s Challenge
The Rain
Sweet scents
released
to soothe the senses
as raindrops
cling
and weigh down
branches.
Vibrant color
and earthy scents
blend in the
damp moist
as water soaks
to skin
and goosebumps
rise.
Twisting the Leaf 