Day: April 6, 2025

Pride as an Obstacle

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Sassy Dragons Tarot - Four of CupsThe @GlitterbyInk #AprilFinds25 Challenge
Lost and Found Prompt for April 6 : Humility

Today’s draw is the Four of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of dejection, refusal of assistance, contemplative moments, meditation, and feelings of apathy.

Sometimes in life we have to accept that we need help, even when we don’t really want to. Even when we’re steadfast against the idea, in fact.

The Four of Cups drawn today combined with today’s “humility” prompt is a reminder not to let your pride get in the way of letting others lend a hand.

It can definitely sting sometimes to admit that we can’t do everything on our own, I know it does for me.  But I’ve also come to discover that letting others help means I have a bit more time and energy for the things I actually -want- to do, instead of always being stuck doing those things that need to be done but that I don’t really enjoy.

DECK USED:  SASSY DRAGONS TAROT STANDARD EDITION

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Prompt for April 6 : Do Spread 1

Focus on a relationship that is important to you, whether that relationship be a friendship, a family member, or a loved one.

Gaia Lessons From the Earth Oracle

What does this loved one need less of from you?

Valleys – Dips. You know how it’s said that all relationships have their ups and downs?  Dips are the downs in this equation. He needs less arguments and snap reactions, more unity and togetherness, less discord and push back.

What does this loved one need more of from you?

Magnetic Field and Mountains – More togetherness during times of struggle create a stronger bond and greater balance in your relationship as a whole. He really doesn’t want to have to do it all on his own, even when he pretends that he’s perfectly fine.

What in this relationship is being entirely neglected?

Beaches – A lot of the time that you share together is languid and quiet. Although enjoyable, you aren’t really doing anything together except stagnating. Some more attention to doing things together during downtime would resolve this aspect that is being neglected.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Bay Leaf for Protection From Negativity
Western Hemlock Cones for Balance During Disruptions
Foraged Douglas Fir Bark for Strength and Resiliency
Yellow Aventurine for Confidence
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: GAIA : LESSONS FROM EARTH

Daily Self Kindness

I took a nap and tried to do a bit of relaxing today. I also had the best fried chicken ever made, sent home with me by Ms B.

❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)

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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?

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with the Song of Cloud Tarot and Petit Lenormand Valrand

Earth – The Devil – The temptation to spend is great right now. Retail therapy is a thing, but remember that at the moment it will only make things worse in the long run. Better to foster solutions than feed into the problem.

Air – Six of Swords atop Five of Wands – Remember that you aren’t supposed to be allowing the political talk that has become so divisive between you and others you care about. Step away rather than engaging, for they are too entrenched in their own opinions to hear what you have to say.

Water – Eight of Wands Rx – Don’t allow the speed at which your emotions come at you to push you into reactionary responses. Make sure that you are taking time to process instead.

Fire – Ace of Pentacles Rx – Now is not the time to explore new projects. Focus instead on those things that need to be done to further already established passions and goals.

Waning – Sun and Birds – Don’t worry too much about what rumors may be flying around or what people are saying about you behind your back. Focusing on this solves nothing and only steals away your happiness.

Waxing – Dog and Child – Lean into long-term trusted allies this week. Surround yourself with their support and allow them to help you find a lighter and happier perspective.

Take Away – Stay the path on keeping yourself in check this week, whether it’s with money or words, now’s not the time to be free-wheeling it. Slow down instead and work on the things you have on your “need to get done” list, then spend time with loved ones for a bit of balancing out those scales between responsibility and fun.

DECKS USED: SONG OF CLOUDS TAROT AND PETIT LENORMAND VALRAND