Day: April 1, 2023

Lessons From the Past

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

The Botan Tarot - King of SwordsToday’s draw is the King of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of a projective alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s intellect, education, communication, and instinct. Part of this also includes imagination, although that can also touch upon the Cups suit as well.

What really stands out to me in the imagery of this card today is both the wings he wears in his headdress, as well as the fact that the King is facing staring into the past (facing left).

This speaks to me of the fact that Kings don’t just speak and give direction. They must also listen. It is through listening to others and the past that we make wise choices on how to move forward. Today’s card is a reminder that through experience (both our own as well as that of others) we learn… and those lessons are our responsibility to carry forward with us into the future.

DECK USED:  THE BOTAN TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsApr2023 Challenge Prompt
Questions for April 1st

Materia Medica Oracle 2nd EditionWhat is the most valuable thing you can do for yourself this month?

Kava and Milk Thistle – Work at absorbing the fact that you can’t hide from your shit by using social media. (Scrolling on Instagram is enjoyable down time, but not productive.) Work at instilling more discipline to ensure you’re not using it as escapism and thus not getting anything done as a result.

What is the most valuable thing you can do for others this month?

Asheagandha and Mullein – Work on toning down your aggression a bit. You can accomplish just as much with a soft touch and a bit of sugar as you would with a baseball bat and some vinegar.  The aggression can be a bit off-putting to others.  It peaked a bit ago, but is still in the process of dissipating. Adding some conscious awareness to the process will help this go smoothly for you and everyone else too.

DECK USED: THE MATERIA MEDICA ORACLE 2nd EDITION

@Lionharts #TheAprilTarot Light My Fire Challenge Prompt
Question: What inner fire am I guided to ignite, nurture and honor this month?

The Botan Tarot - Ten of Cups, Four of Swords, The Fool, Eight of SwordsReading Summary: True happiness (Ten of Cups) requires times of rest (Four of Swords). Its foolish (The Fool) to turn a blind eye to your needs (Eight of Swords).

Take Away: Work on developing a closer connection with your needs this month instead of ignoring them as you normally try to do.

This includes everything from the normal self care stuff like eating and sleep to more vague themes such as how much better you feel when your laundry is done, etc.

Only when you get in touch with the things that you need and allow yourself to have them will you be able to connect more easily with the day to day happiness you crave.

DECK USED: THE BOTAN TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I intentionally spent some time today chilling on the bed watching vid clips that make me laugh.  I also skipped the second half of my Month End reading instead of pushing myself to do it all.

Gideon’s Challenge

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IMG_1940Trust

You spark a fire
in my blood
and a longing
in my core
that shines
so brightly
that there is
no choice
but to open wide
and let you see
the most
vulnerable
parts of me
for they
are yours

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📆 Transitioning from March to April

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Month End Check-In Tarot Reading with the Purple Cat Tarot

Here and Now I Exist – Who you are now, in your entirety.

Eight of Swords atop The World Rx – You’re too busy trying to play blind that you’ve strayed off-path a bit. Too much dawdling and fucking around when there are better outlets available to put your energy into.

The Slough – What is to be left in the past as you move forward.

Ace of Wands ½ Turned – Your inspiration is going to end up left in the past if you don’t get on the ball about things soon.

What Lies Ahead – An ideal state or ideal self you are seeking at this time.

Four of Swords – It’s okay to want to enjoy your time at home. But, that means celebrate what you have to come home to, not wallow in it to the point you shut out the world. Stop hiding.

Limitations – Negative influences, opposition, or ill will.

Eight of Cups – Your desire to retreat from the world is high right now… and extremely unhealthy for you.

The Boon – Positive influences, higher guidance, or divine intervention.

Nine of Cups – Play the gratitude game and allow it to help in lifting you up. Gratitude is one of the positive tools at your disposal to help you combating the negative inner narrative and self destructive tendencies. Use it.

The Wound – An unpleasant past experience or event that is ripe for some support and healing.

The Hermit atop Page of Swords – Take some time to reflect on times when you have been too impulsive. Reach out and connect with these past lessons to assist you in avoiding repeating them.

Nostalgia – A positive past experience or event to acknowledge, reflect upon, and enjoy.

Five of Wands – Not all conflict is bad. Reflect upon those times when conflict has made things better in the long run for yourself and others.

A Warning – Something coming that can be prevented or overcome.

Six of Swords – Don’t allow your reluctance to move and change cause you to become stagnant in an unhealthy situation.

Empowerment – A future opportunity to work toward.

King of Pentacles Rx atop The Tower – Destructive chaos at the bedrock under your feet does not sound like an opportunity, and yet the fact is that it is, and the challenge is that you need to try and see it that way.

DECKS USED: PURPLE CAT TAROT