Month: July 2025

Daydreaming Possibilities

/ Twist the Leaf / 1 Comment

Today’s meditation was skipped.

•    •    •    ◈    •    🍃    •    ◈    •    •    •

Melodic Moods Tarot's Three of Wands and Inner Joy OracleDaily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Three of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of the first active step in a journey, progress towards a goal, and the seizing of opportunities.

Resting is a time of dreaming.

Whether it’s when we sleep or just when we are relaxing, these are times when we unwind and allow our minds to wander… and in the wandering, we see our (sometimes otherwise hidden) wants, as well as the vast myriad of possibilities life has to offer us. In these moments we see that life can be different or more than the narrow path we walk up upon day in and day out.

Today’s message is a reminder that rest and restoration isn’t just good for the body; it’s also often the first step on a new journey into what’s possible.

DECKS USED:  MELODIC MOODS TAROT AND INNER JOY ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2025 Challenge
Prompt for July 22 : What do you need to focus on for self-care for this month’s new moon?

Ogham Grove Oracle ReadingReading Summary: Take some time to work on healing your emotional turmoil and those things that weigh heavily upon you heart (Hawthorn). Seek peace and tranquility by taking time to actually feel your emotions (Fearn), and rise above the chaos instead of allowing it to drag you down. (Holly).

Take Away: You are out of the drop and on the upswing. Don’t allow those things that might rock the boat have sway right now, even if they possibly should be given more weight than you give them.  You need to take this time to heal yourself, and you can’t do that if you’re walking on eggshells trying to appease everyone else in your life.  Instead of doing this, look within at what’s bothering you and put your energy and attention into acknowledging your feelings, then letting these things go.

Other elements included in this reading:
Black Spruce Tips to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Purple Heather Flowers for Independence and Luck
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE OGHAM GROVE ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I did the driving today while I had the energy and alertness to put into it, so that I wouldn’t have to do the driving tomorrow.

Gideon’s Challenge – Thoughtlessness

/ Twist the Leaf / 2 Comments

Spring HyacinthThoughtlessness

I am an ass
of thoughtless
actions and inactions
that cause
tears and
headaches and
high blood pressure
all because
of a moment
of thoughtlessness
that creates
chaos to reign
and I worry
if I’m even good for you
at all

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

Who’s Talking?

/ Twist the Leaf / Leave a comment

Today’s meditation was skipped.

•    •    •    ◈    •    🍃    •    ◈    •    •    •

SUNNY Orange Cat Tarot's Page of Swords and the Wildling Wisdom OracleDaily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Page of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive omega energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s thoughts, intellect, logic, ambitions, and communication. This often translates into themes that have to do with learning new ways to communicate with others, beginning new educational pursuits, exploring new ideas. and seeking to sate one’s curiosity.

When I spoke to my shrink the last time, while we were discussing the idea of scheduling daily languishing time, my first response was a harsh condemnation about being lazy. In reply, she asked, “Wow, whose voice was that?”

To be clear? It was my father’s voice, but her calling me on it brought into focus the fact that even after years of trying to break free of the negative narratives in my head (which are invariably not my voice at all, but those in my past), it’s still my brain’s initial response when my guard’s down.

All this time, and I’m still learning how to talk to myself with kindness and treat myself as I would treat others.

My shrink would say to this observation that the years I’ve spent trying to be kind to myself and redirect my negative inner narratives is a drop in the bucket compared to how long I’ve had absorbing and learning to allow these narratives to have free reign. And, she’s right. There is no quick fix. I’m still learning.

Today’s message is a reminder to treat yourself with the same kindness, compassion, and understanding that you would give to others. And, to remind yourself daily that this is the goal. It’s a long journey, learning to turn self abuse and self criticism around into something more positive and nurturing, and this is one of the first steps; an essential one that needs to be repeated again and again.

DECK USED:  SUNNY ORANGE CAT TAROT AND WILDLING WISDOM ORACLE

@LightningWildflower‘s July Tarot Challenge
Belong Prompts for July 19 – 21

Ancient Animal Wisdom Oracle ReadingWhat do I need in order to feel seen?

Nile Crocodile – To feel seen, you need acceptance without them feeling the need to fix or change things. Especially an acceptance from others that your path is not open to being meddled with by outside opinions, and that just because your path is different than theirs, coexistence is not just still possible but desired.

What role do I often play in a group, and does that reflect who I really am?

Rabbit – You have a tendency to just go with the flow as long as whatever is happening doesn’t conflict with your personal values. If it does, as long as it’s not your own territory in danger, you’ll simple walk away rather than follow. If your territory is involved in some way , you’ll simple walk can be a fierce fighter when backed into a corner. This is all about who you are, and your unwillingness to sacrifice that despite pressures to do so in both large and small ways.

Where do I find it easiest to be myself?

Black Rhino – You find it easiest to be yourself when you’re alone and in your element (whether that’s in the forest, in the garden, or working on a creative project, etc). Being on your own without the push and pull of others on your attention or energy gives you the freedom to be yourself without it feeling like others are vying for  your time or attention, or interfering in some way with your self expression.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Aragonite for Truth and Understanding

DECK USED: ANCIENT ANIMAL WISDOM ORACLE 1ST EDITION

Daily Self Kindness

I slept in today.  I’d planned to get up and get a few things done, but when I woke up this morning I really didn’t feel like crawling out of bed. Instead of forcing myself as I normally would have, I burrowed back in and slept for a few more hours.

Gideon’s Challenge – Dancing Goats

/ Twist the Leaf / Leave a comment

Amalthea DancingDancing Goats 

Sometimes
you just have to
ignore the eyes
watching on
and
wiggle your ass
to the music
with the freedom
of a carefree
moment
and
let them laugh
with a smile
on your face

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

Accomplishments Big and Small

/ Twist the Leaf / Leave a comment

Today’s meditation was skipped.

•    •    •    ◈    •    🍃    •    ◈    •    •    •

Star Maiden Tarot - Eight of PentaclesThe @GlitterbyInk #JulyJoy25 Challenge
Celebration of Joy Prompt for July 20 : Celebration
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Eight of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of hard work, expertise through practice, honing a skill, quality craftsmanship, handicrafts, and manifestations through skill and hard work. The card is often the embodiment of the “practice makes perfect” adage.

How often do you actually celebrate when you finish a task or accomplish something you’ve set up to do, learn, or master? How often do you even acknowledge these things before you’re moving on to focus on the next goal post?

Becoming genuinely good at something takes time and practice. It takes determination to not just develop a skill, but then hone that skill into something special and uniquely yours.

Along the way on this journey, there are many wins and accomplishments. Today’s message ask us if we are celebrating these moments, or are we allowing them to pass us by and regarding them as inconsequential.

Here in today’s message we are encouraged to do the latter. Celebrate your accomplishments… even the small ones. Celebration doesn’t mean that the journey is over, only that you’re having fun along the way and appreciate the process.

DECK USED:  STAR MAIDEN TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2025 Challenge
Prompt for July 20 : Do Spread 3

Oracle Reading with the Seed to Plate Cards

What have I forgotten that needs to be brought with me upon my path?

Okra – You have been slack in your ancestor work of late, especially in the research side of things. You hold within you that which was carried forward from your ancestors. Don’t let their hidden knowledge from the past be lost.

How can I begin to incorporate that back into my life?

Cauliflower – Put in the work. This journey requires its own space, uncrowded by other encroaching responsibilities. It’s okay that it takes a long time, that’s how it’s meant to be.

Where am I on my path at this time?

Radish – Now is a time of sorting and purging. Take your time, and think things through rather than just winging it. Doing too much at once can end up leading to anxiety.

What should I prepare to harvest at the end of the month?

Ginger – Do the easy stuff first. Don’t lose sight of the fact that your down time is important. Abundance isn’t always the product of hard work; sometimes it’s just that time and the universe is being generous with her gifts.

How do I begin those preparations?

Tomato – Bask in these summer months and what they provide that you desperately need. Don’t allow worry or guilt eat at you, but instead percolate on why you feel guilty, then wash it away to continue enjoying those benefits the summer provides.

Other elements included in this reading:
Black Spruce Tips to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Small Broom with Lavender and Pentagram for Welcoming Energies
Gneiss Wishing Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: SEED TO PLATE CARDS

Daily Self Kindness

I took it easy today because my stomach was giving me problems.

❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)

/ Twist the Leaf / 1 Comment

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 Figuratively Speaking Mermaid Tarot and White Owl Lenormand

Earth – Queen of Cups atop The Lovers Rx – Foster stability in your life by keeping your guard up when it comes to “the slut”. Make sure that there are no misunderstandings between you and your partner concerning just how bad an idea her proposal is. This is not a cursory discussion. Make sure you discuss it in depth so that he’s able to fully air his feelings on the matter as well.

Air – The Magician – Communication is your tool of the week. Make sure when you communicate with others that you do so in a clear manner. Although Mercury ☿️ going into retrograde doesn’t usually affect you personally, keep in mind the effect it has on others.

Water – Knight of Coins – When a call to action comes in? Consider slowing down instead of speeding up to dive in head first. Sometimes the act of doing nothing is doing something. Don’t discount willful inaction, for it is just as intentional an act as willful omission.

Fire – Five of Coins – Keep an eye on where your money is going this week. More mindfulness in this area now could stave off a moment of scarcity sneaking up to surprise you later.

Waning – Clouds and Garden – Don’t allow social uncertainties to eat at you this week. The fact others are out of sorts has nothing to do with you personally, so don’t take that weight on your shoulders just because things are feeling uncertain at the moment.

Waxing – Ship and Whip – This week’s path is going to be rocky. Focus on getting through it and save fixing things for later.

Take Away – Lean into choosing to do nothing instead of trying to jump in and fix things or resolve problems.  Cool your heels and wait. Watch, and see what happens.  You need to focus on clear communication this week so that others have little chance to misconstrue or misunderstand what you say.  Don’t forget to discuss “the slut” with Gid.

Other elements included in this reading:
Bind Rune on Cedar for a Protected Home
Ammonite for a Sense of Stability During Times of Change
Tree Agate for Fostering Peace and Patience
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING MERMAID TAROT AND WHITE OWL LENORMAND