Danger Signs
Free food
is becoming
harder to find
no matter if
you hunt
or fish
or dig
for your dinner
or even
stand in line
in the hopes
a food bank
won’t run out
before it’s your turn
Month: June 2025
Make Smart Choices
Today’s meditation was skipped.
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Today’s draw is the Nine of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of boundaries, defensive maneuvers, and protection of what you hold dear.
So today I spent a good eight hours straight trying to fix some damn problem between the brand new update to my virus software and a program on my computer (TuneBlade). I tinkered on my own for a bit, then contacted support and let them tinker for a bit too. I uninstalled and reinstalled software (TuneBlade, Bonjour, my VPN, and my antivirus/firewall). I switched “smart filtering” to “allow”, and all that crap. And still, no joy.
I’m feeling discouraged, and frustrated, and very tempted to turn the antivirus/firewall and VPN off, just so I can have some earbud-free music.
Or… I was. Until I saw the Nine of Wands for today’s card.
Today’s combination of cards is a reminder that discouragement and frustration are not good reasons to let down your guard. There’s more at stake here than the pleasure of some music. There’s more at stake in your other current struggles as well. So stay strong and take care not to blithely make frivolous decisions that could put you or what you care about at risk.
DECK USED: TIME TAROT AND LITTLE FROG’S GUIDE TO SELF CARE CARDS
@LightningWildflower‘s June Tarot Challenge
Flow Prompts for June 28th thru 30th :
What am I struggling against?
Let Go – When you invest yourself, your time, and your energy in others, it can be hard to accept that you’re better off letting go than trying to salvage things. You always want to give people the benefit of the doubt and try to , in turn, give them more chances than is healthy. That struggle in letting go gets you hurt more often than not.
What will bring more ease into my life?
Simplify Life – Simplicity has the potential to bring more ease into your life. When you overthink things, it just causes more unnecessary complications instead of actually fixing anything. This is counterintuitive, because it feels like over-thinking is helping in some way. Resisting the urge, though, will create more ease than letting yourself be pulled down the rabbit hole.
In what way am I being asked to go with the flow?
Energetic Pull – Let your intuition and your senses guide you instead of getting stuck in your head. Sometimes it’s okay to trust the universe to lead the way without asking a thousand and one questions.
Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Yellow Aventurine Dragonfly for Confidence During Change
Flower Agate Moon for Opening the Mind to New Possibilities
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
DECK USED: ENCHANTED FOREST ORACLE
I allowed Gideon to talk me into playing for a bit again tonight, even though I wasn’t really feeling it. In the end, I think it helped me feel a bit better than I would have otherwise.
Gideon’s Challenge – Dark Flirtations
Dark Flirtations
The darkness
is there
just
out of reach
but in sight
flirting
in shades of gray
as it whispers
quiet nothings
from down
in the deep
to draw me in
closer
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Don’t Force It
Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was one of the #DailyTrip sessions in the @Calm app.
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Today’s draw is The Natural (The Empress) card, which is traditionally a representation of the nurturing, female strength and empowerment without losing that “softer side” in the process, abundance, fertility, the divine feminine, and Mother Earth.
“Stop trying to make things happen through willpower or ego. Go with the flow and simply be yourself.” – Deck Guidebook
Abundance comes through playing off of your strengths.
Breathe and let things come to you at their own pace. There’s no rush. When you push too hard, you strangle both your own potential and the potential of the situation.
Today’s message is a reminder that slowing down is not stopping. This message encourages going with the flow instead of forcing the results you want. Instead, let the universe help you to realize what’s really possible and invite that abundance to flourish in your life.
DECK USED: BASEBALL TAROT AND HAPPINESS CHEMICALS DECK
@LightningWildflower‘s June Tarot Challenge
Connection Prompts for June 25th thru 27th
What do I value most in my relationships?
Clarity – Your relationships with others allow you to see not just the world through a different perspective, but also gain a greater understanding of yourself as well. This is because unlike strangers, these people are open to you asking questions, understanding that you seek to reframe your own perspective to include greater clarity through a broader outlook.
How do I usually engage with those around me?
Freedom – You have a tendency to let others do their own thing and make their own choices, and expect them to do the same for you.
What connections need to be improved?
Perspective – This card echoes back to the first question above, and speaks of a need to work on listening more and sharing less. Don’t disregard the details just because you’re distracted by inner narratives, overwhelmed, or feeling too busy to take the time.
Other elements included in this reading:
Random Beach Detritus for a Stronger Connection to the Sea’s Wisdom
Carnelian Agate for Inner Drive and Focusing On One’s Aspirations
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
DECK USED: OCEAN SPIRIT ORACLE
I made dinner tonight instead of just snacking my way through the evening as I wanted to do.
Gideon’s Challenge – Too Delicate
Too Delicate
Easily crushed
and bruised
with just a touch
the flesh
is smooth
but sensitive
and thin
and as the
soul within
shirks away from
brash sounds
and loud noises
retreat
seems safest
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
🎨 Weekly Creativity Prompt – Alternate Endings
Prompt: Andi and Sam are moving cross-country together to settle in a new city. One has a job lined up, and the other will be out of work on arrival. Out of the different three card readings shown below, which one provides the happiest result for Andi and Sam? Why do you say that?
Okay, so… fast and loose, short and sweet.
In the first trio, we see in the Emperor that there’s a good deal of responsibility being put on the shoulders of one side. This might foster a greater sense of harmony between Andi and Sam (Four of Wands), but only if the other party picks up the slack on the emotional side of things and becomes an emotional support for the one taking on the weight of responsibility (Queen of Cups).
In the second trio, we have a roll of the dice that can turn into true harmony or a very destructive situation depending on how it plays out (the wheel situation going on in the Four of Wands). They need to make sure that they are working together (Three of Pentacles) on their mutual goals and supporting each other emotionally along the way (Princess of Cups) in a give-and-take.
In the third trio we have another clear statement of risks being taken with potential rewards in the balance (Wheel of Fate). There’s going to need to be a lot of strategizing and communication between the two of them (King of Swords) to make sure that this change develops into a promise of good things to come (Death).
None of these promise a happy result, for it really depends on how Andi and Sam feel about the balance of work and support in their relationship. Are they okay with one working and the other saying home in a more supportive role? If so, then the first trio is the happiest result.
If they need something more balanced on who carries what chores and responsibilities? Then either the second or third will be the happiest, but there’s a greater risk of unknown results coming out of the third reading out of these three.
Twisting the Leaf 