How?
The ups and downs
of emotional swing
make life sigh
with moments
of disappointment
as apathy twines
painfully
around the heart
until the shift comes
Yet somehow
you don’t even notice
when the clouds lift
and things shift
back into balance.
These Saturday readings are (not usually) bearing in on any one thing or event in my life, as the question used is asking for a more general outlook. This is a self-care exercise, and is not meant as a predictive reading… although that, too, happens on occasion.
The question is… What do I need to focus for self-care through the week ahead?
Earth – Steward of Stone – Have patience with yourself. You can’t pick up everything with a snap of your fingers, even if this is usually the way you operate when learning something new. Sometimes you have to take your time. Work on being okay with that.
Air – Ace of Clouds Rx – Hold off on starting anything new or exploring ideas that could add more to your plate for now. They may seem like great ideas, and maybe they are, but not for right this minute. Save them for later and think over them a bit before you pounce on them.
Water – Whisper of Fortune – The unpredictability of life at its best can take you off guard, and no amount of whispers from your guides can protect you from that surprise. They can help guide you through, though, if you’re willing to listen.
Fire – Death – Don’t lose sight of the light ahead. Change is coming and there is fresh air on the horizon.
Waning – Clover and Star – Don’t set your hopes on luck or depend upon good fortune landing in your lap right now. You need a more substantial foundation to depend on in the week ahead.
Waxing – Moon and Fish – Keep a close eye on your emotions this week. There’s potential for overwhelm if you don’t stay on top of things. That doesn’t mean shutting them down. It means going with the flow and letting yourself feel and process so that they smoothly come… and then go.
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Priestess (Knight) of Coins accompanied by the affirmation “you deserve to rest”.
The Knight of Coins is a “man” of action, but he’s not a man of fast action. He’s not impulsive or thoughtless, nor is he rash or impetuous. He is slow and methodical, working through his goals a little at a time, step by step.
When this card is combined with today’s affirmation, these cards are a reminder to make space for rest and recovery. Don’t just push yourself to keep going, keep moving, and achieve more. Instead, space things out and give yourself enough room to to have that space for rest. You will still be able to move forward with your goals, you’ll just have to do it at a bit of a slower pace.
#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2024 Challenge Prompt
Prompts for February 2nd and 4th
Groundhog Day – Is spring coming early for you? Or will it be late?
Summary: Recognition – The answer to this is easy if you open your eyes and pay attention to what’s going on all around you. Don’t just observe, but recognize the signs being given.
Take Away: Here where I live we’ve had very little snow and a great deal of rain early in the season this year. If going by what we are seeing around us at the tail end of winter, then it’s clear that spring is well on its way and will be early this year .
Do Challenge Spread 1
February is often about making plans and preparations for the arrival of spring just right around the corner. Plans and preparations are great! But they are only the first step. Use the three cards pulled in this spread to discover what signs you should look for to tell you when it’s finally time to take action.
Signs for February
The Lovers Rx – Look for situations when you find yourself faltering on making good choices.
What area of your life action will be needed in.
Aspiration – Pause and take a deep breath. Step up your meditation and keep your eye on where you want to go instead of on the unhealthy ways you are currently seeking comfort.
Signs for March
Seven of Swords – If you feel you’re being cheated, that’s because you are being cheated. Don’t ignore it.
What area of your life action will be needed in.
Gain – Train your focus in the areas where you feel you are being held back from making the gains you expected. Here is where you can suss out who has been holding you back and how to overcome.
Signs for April
The World atop Five of Wands – When it feels like there is so much potential that it’s bursting at the seams, make sure that you are moving forward instead of dithering with yourself and others.
What area of your life action will be needed in.
Patient – Those things you have been so impatiently waiting for are now up to plate and it’s time to act.
I made sure that the pharmacy had my prescription right rather than waiting until I was out to call them and ask what was up.
The Little Bit
No more will come
At least we got some
as little as it was
to play in
a little fun
is better than none
and there was more
up north
for playing
and lots of ice
to slip and slide
as kids play hockey
on frozen ice
as we sit and watched
warm and safe inside
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Seven of Swords combined with the affirmation “Not everyone’s cup of tea & mostly okay with that.”
Instead of striving to make a bad situation work with people that seem unwilling to see your side or connect with you in the way that you hope, let it go and walk away.
Not doing so steals away your time, energy, and confidence, and they will continue to do so as long as you allow them to make you think you need to conform to their standards.
You can find your own tribe and don’t have to assimilate yourself into trying to be accepted by those that don’t fit.
The #mysticstartarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 1st thru 3rd
What card represents my relationship with myself?
Inner Unity and The High Priestess – You know yourself better than anyone else. Connecting with your inner truth allows you to present yourself with authenticity to others in a way creates a strong and solid foundation.
What will support me in improving my relationship with myself?
Doorway to Sacred Union and Ten of Pentacles – Share your stability with others, and allow them to share their stability with you. Family and friends are called a “support system” because they are a community that helps hold each other up and strengthen each other along the way.
What challenges do I have in improving my relationship with myself?
The Damaged Brow atop Sacred Space, Queen of Cups – For you, there is a very intrinsic connection between the condition of your home and your sense of emotional stability. It’s time for you to call back in the housekeeper and wrangle some of the chaos into order.
It was a very early morning and I managed not one but TWO naps through the day to help mitigate the lack of sleep the night before.
Today’s meditation was supposed to be ten minutes long but turned into an 80 minute nap when I dozed off in the middle.
Today’s draw is the Queen of Claws (Swords) combined with the affirmation “Hurt is not the same as hopeless. No amount of sadness or sickness can swallow the light inside of us.”
Do you know that feeling when you disappoint a parent, and it matters even though you don’t want it to? I feel that feeling a lot. These cards are a reminder that just when you disappoint someone, it doesn’t mean you’re less than or not enough. Even if they say that you are. Even if all that they can see in you is your flaws, mistakes, and those things in you that disappoint them again and again.
Parents are people too, and they have their likes and dislikes, just like everyone else. They have their prejudices, and they’re often wrong just as we all are. Take care not to internalize that as your problem. It’s not… It’s theirs and theirs alone.
Lionharts #TheFebruaryTarot Once Upon a Tarot Prompt
Prompt for February 1st: Do the My Fool’s Journey Tarot Spread
What overarching theme characterizes my life right now, laying the foundation for my journey?
Nine of Snacks (Pentacles) – You are learning to pause and appreciate your hard work, and to be more grateful for what you have accomplished and earned thus far, rather than always pushing forward for what comes next.
What opportunity is presenting itself this month, shaping the landscape for my journey?
Wheel of Fortune – You are being given the opportunity to learn and observe the ups and downs that are a natural part of life rather than reacting blindly to them. This involves learning how to panic less and ride out the unpredictable swings of life with more grace.
What am I guided to work on or overcome this month, adding depth and empowering growth to my journey?
Four of Catnips (Wands) – You need to work on putting home back under the category of somewhere you are enthusiastic to be, instead of seeing it as just your workplace and a place to toil. It’s time to return your home in your mind to a place to relax, enjoy, and find peace.
What knowledge or guidance, internal or external, can I draw upon during this journey?
The Hanged Man – Remember your objective to always be open to other perspectives in order to learn more about not just the world around you and the people in it, but also about yourself. Take care to ground yourself in this intention as you move forward along your path.
Which aspect of myself should I embrace or be aware of throughout this journey?
Six of Bowls (Cups) Rx – You are not always as decisive as you would like to be, or as you would like to have others think you are. You need to stay aware that during those times, you have a tendency to slide into a state of unhealthy stagnancy rather than making a decision.
I didn’t pull all of my February decks today as planned, but just a few. I can pull the rest on a day when it’s not so busy and there’s more time for such things.
Twisting the Leaf 