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The @GlitterbyInk #DivineGoddess25 Challenge
Words and Wisdom Prompt for January 5 : Nurturing

Today’s draw is the Eight of Swords combined with the affirmation “I am appreciated.”

I have a tendency to forget that others appreciate my time and efforts. So blinded (as the falcon in the image on the Eight of Swords is blinded) by an unhealthy expectation of perfectionism in all that I do, I often entirely miss other’s appreciation and admiration.  Mostly?  Because my inner narrative is telling me what I’ve done isn’t good enough.

Today’s cards are a reminder that that negative inner narrative in your head is -not- reality. It’s a falcon’s hood, blocking you from seeing the truth that lies beyond that unhealthy expectation. This is why it’s important to pay attention when others say thank you, express admiration, or give compliments.  As awkward as they feel?  They are an indication of a reality outside the one you are wearing blinders to.  They allow you to peek outside of that perspective of never being good enough, to see what others see instead and nurture a healthier outlook for yourself a little at a time.

DECKS USED:  THE GUIDED GAZE TAROT AND I AM POWER PACK

#DiscordTarotholicsJan2025 Challenge
Prompt for January 5 : Do Spread 1

Someone important in your life who has a lot of influence on you.

Cat – I chose to do this reading on my cat, Miss Luna. She is a sassy, often grumpy, domestic short haired torti. She came to me from an abusive home when she was 5 months old, and has been with me for eight years now.

Their negative influence on you and your life.

Three of Swords – She can at times have a tendency to stir within you insecurities around being unwanted, as she is very particular about when you are allowed to touch, pet, or cuddle her. There are times when you feel the need for those touches and cuddles when she is simply not receptive to it, and you have a tendency to take those times personally regardless of the fact they probably have little, if anything, to do with you.

Their positive influence on you and your life.

The Lovers – She encourages you to make healthy choices for yourself because she is dependent upon you for her safety and well-being. Without you, it is possible she would have no safe place to live where she feels in control and comfortable, there would be no food or water, or someone to tend to her health and other needs. Therefore, by taking care of yourself, you also take care of her.

Your negative influence on them and their life.

Hermit – Miss Luna spends a lot of time alone, and there has been no socialization with other animals and only very limitedly with a few other people in your life that visit your home. Her entire world (until you recently started taking her to Ms B’s now and then) has been the condo and nothing else, with you and two other people as her socialization. She has no siblings or contact with other living beings beyond this.

Your positive influence on them and their life.

Six of Wands – She looks up to you and seeks your approval. You are her family and she thrives under your attention and positive reinforcement. Although she may seem standoffish at times, she watches your every move from sun up to sun down, following you around from room to room, and greeting you at the door on your return home each and every time. Just as you seek her approval, she seeks yours as well.

DECKS USED: THE GUIDED GAZE TAROT AND EVERYDAY WITCH’S FAMILIARS ORACLE

I got to play with Gideon in the new realm we built all day today.