Month: January 2024

It’s Good Enough

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#DailyCalm with the Calm appToday’s meditation was ten minutes long, and one of the #DailyCalm sessions from the Calm app.  The subject of the session had to do with getting stuck in the past and how, when we allow ourselves to get stuck in the past, whether that be in good memories or bad ones.

It discussed how when we do this, we then set ourselves up to repeat old patterns… as opposed to experiencing new things should we cast our gaze to the present instead.

Monochromatica Tarot Judgement card and It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar by Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Judgment card combined with the affirmation “You don’t need to do everything right in order to be worthy of your relationships.”

These cards are a reminder that you don’t have to be perfect, and you don’t have to pick on yourself to make yourself be perfect either.  They are about reminding yourself of the person you want to become, rather than picking apart every little thing you are doing in the present.

This is one of those things that I personally struggle a great deal with.  Learning how to say something is “good enough” rather than constantly trying to “one up” my best is something I’ve been working on for a few years now. To tell me that I am “doing my best” or to “do your best” is a death trap, as my best is far -more- than is often necessary.  Giving something my all means that I’m going to work at it and pick at it until it is as close to perfection as humanly possible to achieve… which is not healthy.

Learning to embrace “good enough” is a far better goal.

DECK USED:  MONOCHROMATICA TAROT AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

#DiscordTarotholicsJan2024 Challenge Prompt
Prompt for January 31st : Grab a spread of your choice that you’ve been curious about… and give it a go!

Imbolc Tarot Reading with the Monochromatica Tarot and Dream Ritual Cards

How can you celebrate the returning of the light?

The Magician and Prepare – Things are going to pick back up and get better, and spring is on its way. There’s a lot you can do to prepare now for the results you want to achieve in the future. Little things that you can do that involve applying your skills to, in order to guide things in the direction of the end goal you seek.

What is awakening?

Wheel of Fortune and Nourish – You are beginning to be more consistent with giving encouragement to nourish yourself and care for yourself no matter if things are up or down. Struggles should not supersede self-care, and you have an opportunity in this time of awakening to continue to improve in this area.

DECK USED: MONOCHROMATICA TAROT AND DREAM RITUAL ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I took my theracane back from Ms B’s house.  I had loaned it to her during her shoulder’s recovery, but she hasn’t used it in a while and I need it back to help with my lats and thoracis muscles.

The Ragged End

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Today’s meditation was eleven minutes long, and was the “human being, not human doing” meditation from the FitBit app.

Tarot of the Enchanted Garden Nine of Wands and It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar by Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Nine of Wands combined with the affirmation “Self-care, the crap out of life and you’ll get through okay.”

Sometimes protecting what’s important to you involves self-care instead of self-sacrifice.  You’re used to the latter as being how you show that you care and how you deal with responsibility… but you are important too.  That means self care is just as important.

Don’t work yourself so hard that you have nothing left to to yourself or to others. You can take care of yourself -and- protect those things that are important to you. It doesn’t have to be one or the other.

DECK USED:  TAROT OF THE ENCHANTED GARDEN AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

@Lionharts #TheJanuaryTarot 2024 January Initiation Prompt
Questions for January 29th thru 31st

Tarot of the Enchanted Garden - The Hierophant, The Lovers, King of Wands, Queen of Swords, Ten of WandsSelect a Major Arcana card that embodies something you are determined to achieve this year.

The Lovers – I want to work on making better choices for myself and what’s right for me (marseille interpretation), as well as focus more on my relationship and put more time and energy into my connection with my partner (rws interpretation).

How can I turn this visualization into a daily affirmation to reinforce my determination?

King of Wands atop The Hierophant – Claim what belongs to you as part of your due for having weathered the tests of time.

In what ways can I intentionally work towards aligning my actions with the symbolism of the chosen Majors card to guide my journey toward my determined goal for the year?

Queen of Swords (with eyes closed) – Monitor your self talk carefully, and make sure you are being encouraging instead of cruel or critical.

How can I synthesize the insights gained from this month’s Tarot Challenge, aligning them with my aspirations, to set a powerful and intentional course for the months ahead?

Ten of Wands Rx – A large portion of this month’s readings have been a remainder not to overwhelm yourself with too much at once, whether that’s piling on too much to do or filling your plate with too many responsibilities to keep track of.

DECK USED: TAROT OF THE ENCHANTED GARDEN

Daily Self Kindness

I didn’t do a single chore today while up north.  Instead I just sorted through mail and relaxed.

Mind Games are an Added Burden

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Today’s meditation was eight minutes long and self guided during my yoga practice.  I needed to spend a few extra minutes on my thoracis and obliques, and so I spent that time in meditative breathing exercises (which also adds a different level of stretch to the work).

HP Tarot's Ten of Wands and It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar by Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Ten of Wands combined with the affirmation “Everything is scary, but that doesn’t mean anything is going to go wrong. Anxious feelings aren’t usually indicative of reality.”

Sometimes, my brain plays what I refer to as the “consequences game”. It’s essential theme is that I’m going to be punished for wanting something, liking something, or something good happening in my life.  It’s a pessimistic mindset spurred on by anxiety, and nope… not healthy. Not at all.

The cards today are a reminder that this is not reality. It’s a game that your brain plays that heightens anxiety and creates additional burden on your shoulders. Today’s message is a reminder that when this game is being played, it’s important to ease up on your responsibilities enough to leave room for that burden until you are able to get it back in hand and under control.

DECK USED:  HP TAROT AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

#DiscordTarotholicsJan2024 Challenge Prompt
Questions for January 29th and 30th

Rootweaver's Vintage Lenormand 10th Anniversary Edition - Cross, Scythe, Child, CrossroadsWhat could you use more of in your life?

Crossroads and Child – Make choices that turn you towards play and frivolity. You don’t have to be so serious all the time. Nothing is going to go wrong or fall apart if you choose to have a bit more fun and cut loose a little bit.

What could you use less of in your life?

Scythe and Cross – Less burden. There is too much burden and responsibility on your shoulders, and you keep trying to add on more. Instead, consider how much better and more enjoyable life could be if you cut out some of that burden you carry and lighten your load.

DECK USED: ROOTWEAVER’S VINTAGE LENORMAND 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Daily Self Kindness

I ate on a schedule today (with timers to assist) to make sure that I wouldn’t forget.

📆 Transitioning from January to February

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Month End Check In Tarot Reading with the Tarot of Sacred Feminine

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

The Moon Rx atop Strength – You are struggling within your uncertainty and the vulnerability it breeds.

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

Queen of Coins Rx atop Page of Coins – The instability involved in trying to advance your position needs to be set aside for now. It’s time to pause. If you push to advance it will only cause disruption to your stability.

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

Queen of Cups Rx atop Seven of Wands Rx – You seek less violence and intensity in your emotions, including less reactivity to perceived threats.

Limitations – Negative influences, opposition, or ill will.

Death Rx – Stagnancy. Just because you’re not charging forward doesn’t mean you need to stay still. Don’t let stagnancy sneak in and drag you into the mire.

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

The Hermit Rx atop Ten of Coins Rx – It’s okay to need time to yourself, just make sure that it is healthy time that won’t insert a wedge between you and your support system.

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

The High Priestess – Remember that you may not always like the results of following your intuition. That doesn’t mean that you turn away from it, but rather that it’s giving you what you need instead of what you want. This isn’t a bad thing.

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

Six of Cups atop King of Swords – Use the past to steer things in the direction you want them to go. Using nostalgia as a tool, you can hit your target cleanly.

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

The Devil – Deception is afoot. Stay alert and watchful for cracks in the masks of others.

Empowerment – A future opportunity to work toward.

Four of Swords – Rest and restoration needs to be your focus right now. You have the opportunity to recuperate at this time and need to take it while you have it.

Message from the Spirit World – Instead of forcing yourself to spend time with others, and risking their machinations influencing your stability and mental health, spend some time recuperating and push them to do their own thing.

Message from the Mind’s World – Lean heavily into learning instead of doing when it comes to your uncertainty right now. You’re not in a place to handle the aggression needed to do more than sit back and watch at the moment.

Message from the Physical World – This is an echo of the Nostalgia position further up in the reading.  Overcome the temptation towards stagnancy by digging into your memories for past experiences that were beneficial to you. (Restock good sellers!)

DECKS USED: TAROT OF SACRED FEMININE

Weathering the Storm

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Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and a repeat of the human being not human doing meditation from the Fitbit app. As I’ve mentioned before, I like this one, and it deals with something that I struggle with on a daily basis, which is that “not enough” mentality. I continue to plan on returning to it often on in my meditation practice.

Blue Earth Tarot's Ten of Wands and Cat Comfort CardsToday’s draw is the Ten of Wands combined with the affirmation “Stay balanced. Ride out the storm.” from the Cat Comfort Cards (and boy are they vibrant).

It’s harder to function without shattering when you pile on too much at once. Trees have the same problem in sub-zero conditions, which is why there is so much danger of falling branches when it gets too cold outside.

Make sure that you are not putting too much on your shoulders, or you will become too top heavy and not be able to keep your balance in the storm.

DECK USED:  BLUE EARTH TAROT AND CAT COMFORT CARDS

#DiscordTarotholicsJan2024 Challenge Prompt
Prompt for January 28th : Do Spread 4

Blue Earth Tarot - The Lovers, Four of Wands, The ChariotHow do you most commonly misinterpret reading the cards for yourself?

The Lovers – You tend to lean into the Marseille interpretation of the Lovers pretty regularly, often bypassing other meanings that could possibly fit for the “choices that are right for you” Marseille meaning.

How do you most commonly misinterpret reading the cards for someone else?

Four of Wands Rx – You sometimes forget that the word “home” is not equal to stability for everyone.

How can you improve at reading the cards so that these things don’t keep happening?

The Chariot Rx – More listening and less willfulness. Pause and allow yourself to sink into deeper interpretations and possibilities for the cards instead of going from the gut and your first impressions.

DECK USED: BLUE EARTH TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I didn’t drink alcohol… even though I really, really wanted to.

Gideon’s Challenge

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The BearBear Energy

You are
my shelter
and the anchor
within the storm
a piece of peace
that is a balm
to the senses
and makes me
feel safe
with the fierce
possession
of your love
I am yours
always

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