Day: May 26, 2025

Exploring Life… Together

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Little Otter's Mindful Kids Emotion Cards and Mythos Tarot's Ten of Cups - NaiadsToday’s draw is the Ten of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of feelings of completion, connection with others and harmony in those connections, and is often considered as the “happy family” card.

Curiosity is better when explored together with those in you rlife that make you happy and provide you with a sense of togetherness and well-being.

These people are your family. Not necessarily the family you’re born with, but the family that nurtures your growth and supports you and your aspirations.

This tribe of people are the ones to go exploring with, learn new things with, even fail with… for they are the ones who will support you through good times and bad, making even the worst of times just a little bit better.

The Ten of Cups and “family” aspect of the Naiads combined with the Curious Giraffe card is an encouragement to seek out and appreciate these people in your life. Take a moment to acknowledge their contribution to your life and happiness.

DECK USED:  MYTHOS TAROT

#detarotjufmeitarotchallenge Tea With the Queens Challenge by @de_tarotjuf
Tea with the Queen of Pentacles : Grounding and Materials
Prompts for May 25 – 28

Oracle Reading with the Tarot of the Hidden Realm and With Love Little Pig & Little Bunny Postcard SetWhat do I need to feel more centered?

Nine of Swords and I Can Disappear – Centering, for you, requires more assurance that when you make connections that you value, they aren’t just going to disappear from your life.

Remember that lasting friendships are hard to find, and focus on those you already have instead of worrying about newer ones that might come and go.

How can I better manage my finances?

Four of Wands and Saved the Last Piece – Saving creates stability for the things you want in your life. Take care not to lose sight of the fact that putting money away instead of spending it not only makes sure you have it when it’s needed, but also when you just want to treat yourself or others.

What are my goals in terms of material well-being?

Knight of Cups atop Six of Cups; Should We Do Nothing – True autonomy is the foundation of your material well-being goals. You desire the ability to do what you want when you want, without needing to worry that it will upset the scales of balance in your life. This freedom doesn’t necessarily mean exceptional monetary abundance, but rather a comfortable balance you are seeking to achieve.

How can I make my environment more pleasant?

Page of Cups and Muddy Boots – To make your environment more pleasant, work on learning how to enjoy life being a little bit messy. Mess and chaos don’t have to upset the apple cart of your emotions. The fact that they do indicates that you are gripping onto that habitual perfectionist mindset of  yours far too tightly.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Silver Maple Key for Bouncing Back to Thrive
Foraged Cedar Tips for Protection Against Negative Influences
Gneiss Wishing Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: TAROT OF THE HIDDEN REALM AND WITH LOVE LITTLE PIGGY AND LITTLE BUNNY POSTCARD SET

Daily Self Kindness

I managed to get some time to unwind and relax with Gideon once I finished orders.

🌑 New Moon in Gemini – May 2025

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Tonight is the new moon, and like all new moons and full moons, I did a spread aligned to the moon’s current themes as a part of my recognition of the moon’s cycle and influences upon us. Today’s spread is courtesy of @moonlightandmindfulness

New Moon in Gemini Oracle Reading with the Flowers & Feelings Oracle

This is a great time for making connections, telling your story, and letting your unique, authentic self shine. How can you be more present in each moment without overthinking?

Iris – Irises don’t just attract hummingbirds and bees, they also attract snakes. Watch your step! You don’t have to scour the weeds for the suckers, just be aware and let them show themselves. Chances are? They won’t, and will run instead of being exposed. This is true for the “snakes” of the human variety in life as well.

Work on letting go of the “what if” scenarios in your head and trust that you’re ready and prepared for what may come. That hyper-vigilance is just wearing you out and keeping you from enjoying the blooms.

There may be a sense of clarity and our minds feeling less cluttered. How can you tap into this to inspire fresh ways of thinking, communicating, and expressing yourself?

Peony – Lean into kindness and understanding, especially toward yourself. All that negative feedback in your head makes it hard to step forward and open up, and difficult to be vulnerable or allow others to see your softer side. Use this time of clarity to catch yourself in these unforgiving thoughts and shift the narrative to what you would say to others instead of the abuse you dole out on yourself.

Practice patience and be gentle with yourself as you move through a new chapter of growth. What can you do to help yourself channel anxious thoughts into productive, gentle, and self-loving ones?

Fly Agaric – Don’t allow fear to rule you. Remember that fear blows things out of proportion, and even the smallest worry can blow up into a unmovable mountain if you let it. This doesn’t mean charging forward without thought, but it does mean “doing the thing” with measured respect for the risks involved instead of staying frozen in fear.

Loosen up and invite a sense of playfulness into your life. Where can you change things in order to find a bit of time to lean into curiosity, learn something new, and make new connections?

Lavender – It isn’t about finding more time to insert these things into your life, but about layering them into the areas of your life that are already there. Lean into your efforts towards positivity and optimism, and their influence will spread itself pervasively throughout all the aspects of your life.

Think through your intentions clearly – write them in a journal, speak them out loud. What small steps can you take to help you to reach your most aspirational goals?

Honeysuckle – The first step in any journey is making sure your goal is in alignment with what you want out of life and who you want to be. Discard those ideals and goals set upon you by others, and the “should do” mentality of outside pressures. What is it you want?

Be open to change and remember that saying ‘yes’ opens up a world of new opportunities. What do you need in order to help you surrender your need to know everything right now and let your story unfold?

Lotus – Trust is needed that you will get through difficulties and come out the other end better for it. Appreciate the fact that you have not been controlling your life single-handedly, but rather in tandem with the universe’s meddling. That meddling helps you grow, and will always make sure everything turns out okay in the end, even when at the moment things seem hopeless.

New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

Rosemary – It’s okay to be vulnerable. Not only does the universe have your back, but so too do your loved ones.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Lobelia Sprig for Removing Rose Colored Glasses
Fuchsia Flowers for Stability in the Face of External Disruption
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration, Clarity, and Determination
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: FLOWERS & FEELINGS ORACLE