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The @GlitterbyInk #MayTag25 Challenge
Celebrating Our Community Prompt for May 8 : Creative

Today’s draw is the Knight of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of an active, projective beta energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s finances, resources, health, home, labors, and manifestations. This often translates into a slow moving but determinedly forward moving energy, personality, or person that has their eye on the prize regardless of the slow and steady speed they may be moving at.

When I first looked at this card, it appeared to me that the figure’s ribs were showing, and that he was emaciated. I puzzled over this artistic choice and finally slowed down to take a closer look.  It turns out, those aren’t ribs, but are folds in the cloth of his clothing.

There’s a lesson in today’s card that goes beyond the simple “slow down” message of the Knight in the Pentacles suit. It’s a reminder to not just slow down, but to look rather than taking just a glance at things.

Whether its a particular situation, a person. or even a leaf or flower petal… work on slowing down to look a little closer.  See the depth and nuances, rather than letting them pass you buy out of a want or habit of leaning into expediency. In doing so, not only do you see and understand more, but allow thoughtfulness and imagination to bloom, leading to greater wisdom, understanding, creativity, and joy as a result.

DECK USED:  MANGA TAROT

#detarotjufmeitarotchallenge Tea With the Queens Challenge by @de_tarotjuf
Tea with the Queen of Wands : Creativity and Passion
Prompts for May 6 – 8

How can I increase my self-confidence?

Unconditional Self-Acceptance – You know when something is right for you and when it’s not. You know when something is good, or when it’s wrong. You’re inner compass is unerring in leading the way with the assistance of your gut.

You need to trust them, implicitly, even when your brain tries to make excuses or lead its way around what they’re saying. Make sure you are discarding what doesn’t serve you or isn’t good for you instead of trying to hang on.

What does expression mean to me?

Welcome the Unwelcome but Remember the Woobi – In your eyes, you see expression as being able to take on the challenges that life throws your way, and the changes that you may not even be prepared for, while staying true to yourself at your core. It means holding on to what makes you you, regardless of what comes your way or what growth needs to take place.

What is a new way to express my creativity?

Beginnings; Here’s Your Do-Over – Allow yourself the time and space to try new things. Use the “throw things at the wall and see what sticks” approach. Take these new things on with the mindset of starting from scratch, rather than as extension of anything that you’re already doing.

Other elements included in this reading:
Northern Red Oak Leaf Impression for Inner Strength
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Dried Red Maple Leaves for Adaptability and Connection
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Ammonite for a Sense of Stability During Times of Change
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: WISDOM OF THE WILD THINGS ORACLE

This is a catch up post, and I’m not entirely sure what the self kindness was for this day.