Not Superfluous
I don’t like it
when you act
as if you should be
unwanted
and shy away
instead of
standing strong
in the knowledge
that I am yours
and you are mine
and not just
always wanted
but needed
at my side.
Month: January 2024
🎨 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 – Kim has an ongoing conflict with their older brother and wants some guidance on how to approach this in a better way.
Although you have gone in different directions, you both come from the same shared beginnings (Six of Pentacles). Life has treated you both differently and guided you each to learn what works best for you to persevere and keep moving through the ups and downs (Wheel of Fortune). Take time to consider what is behind these conflicts rather than just the conflict itself. Where is the root? How can it be fostered to grow into something healthier moving forward? (Child of Pentacles)
Scenario 2 – Stacy has a sneaking suspicion that her friend has a crush on her mom, and it’s been making things awkward. She wants to know what she should say whenever she brings it up.
Start by talking about the past and how much they’ve meant to each other (Six of Pentacles), then segue into how weird life can be and the odd twists and turns it takes along the way (Wheel of Fortune). Take things slow and be open and supportive. Don’t fly off the handle or push too hard. (Child of Pentacles)
DECK USED: SPACIOUS TAROT
A Message of Hope
Today’s meditation was skipped, although I did some relaxation / breathing exercises in the car while stretched out on the back seat.
Today’s draw is the Three of Swords atop the March card, combined with the affirmation “Things will get better soon.”
So obvious it would be hard for a layman to miss it. The message here is that disappointments will turn around in March… things will get better soon.
I’m under a lot of stress right now because sales are bad at the moment. Over Covid, I made my jewelry business the main source of my income, and now with things so slow I’ve been twisting in the wind a bit, worrying and stressing big time.
There’s a light at the end of the tunnel in these cards. A promise of better to come. A message of hope. One that I desperately needed to hear.
DECK USED: INDIGO ADRIFT’S MYSTICALTAROT AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN
@Lionharts #TheJanuaryTarot 2024 January Initiation Prompt
Question for January 16th : What mindful practices can anchor me in the present moment as I explore the unfolding chapters of my 2024 journey?
Serene Surrender – Meditation is, as always, important and is encouraged by the cards. It’s something I have a hard time being consistent with, no matter how much I benefit from it when I manage to do so.
Judgement Rx – Work on not judging yourself so harshly. When you spend time judging yourself, you’re lending energy to something negative that could instead be put to better use.
Healing Energy – Seek out the things that lift you up, make you happy, and help you feel good about yourself and life in general. Whether it’s family or fun, these things help you stay in the present instead of worrying about the future or mulling over the past.
DECK USED: ANIMAL WISDOM ORACLE AND INDIGO ADRIFT’S MYSTICAL TAROT
I let others drive today and sat in the back so that I could relax instead.
Gideon’s Challenge
Take Me With
Please don’t
leave me behind
alone
and forgotten
when you visit
places
of laughter
and sparkling lights
Not even
when I say
that I don’t
want to go
because…
that’s a lie
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
The Scribe… That’s Me
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is The Scribe (Hierophant) combined with the affirmation “You are capable. You can do this.”
You were ill (or rather, exhausted) and you took a break, but it’s time to get back into the swing of things now that you’re feeling better. In catching up with the readings you need to get done today (this is the Scribe aspect, as all of my readings are done through writing these days), don’t forget to utilize your well known and established skills, as well as incorporate traditional meanings. It’s when you blend the two that you get the best results.
DECK USED: WISDOM SPIRITS TAROT AND ORACLE DECK AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN
@Lionharts #TheJanuaryTarot 2024 January Initiation Prompt
Question for January 15th : How can I build on the lessons from my initiation during my 2024 exploration to shape and inform my discoveries?
Reading Summary: Don’t allow your fears and anxieties to drive you (Smooth as Wind/Nine of Pentacles atop Iron Claws/King of Wands). Fall back on what works, and seek help from wiser sources when available to you (The Scribe/Hierophant)
Take Away: Make sure that you’re talking with your shrink when you need to. You know that allowing your anxiety to drive you leads you down an unhealthy path. Catch it… nip it in the bud… and ensure that you aren’t falling back into this old habit when you have the help and resources available to assist you in finding better ways to inspire and motivate yourself.
DECK USED: WISDOM SPIRITS TAROT AND ORACLE DECK
I managed to get my work done early today in an effort to get to spend more time with Gideon and friends.
It’s Your Life
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is The Chariot card combined with the affirmation “It’s okay to accept that you’re unwell today.”
Don’t let social pressures or the pressures of responsibility keep you from making the choices that are best for you.
When it comes right down to it, it’s your life and you can do with it whatever you want. If you aren’t feeling up to something, say so. It’s okay to be tired or feel sick and not “into it” now and then.
Instead of pushing yourself to please others when you’re feeling unwell or out of sorts, push yourself to take care of yourself.
DECK USED: THE FOOL’S ACUMEN TAROT AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN
@Lionharts #TheJanuaryTarot 2024 January Initiation Prompt
Question for January 13th : How can I infuse my journey with the spirit of discovery, unlocking new possibilities and perspectives along the way?
Reading Summary: Discovery isn’t always about something new, but about something that’s new to you (Ace of Wands). Be open to learning the old ways of doing things and seeing things (The Hierophant), and as a result, it will open you up to the creative spark of your own innovation later on (Justice returning to Ace of Wands).
Take Away: Remember that there’s no need to reinvent the wheel or hunt for what’s never been done before. Your experiences can be an old hand to someone else, but still a breath of fresh air in your own life, as well as fuel for your creative spark.
DECK USED: THE FOOL’S ACUMEN TAROT
This post is a catch-up post and I’m not entirely sure what I did for self kindness for the day.
Twisting the Leaf 