Unwelcome Emotion
I don’t want
to feel
inconvenienced
and yet
the emotion
blazes
across my senses
anyway
without permission
because
all I really want
is to be home
instead of doing
whatever
needs done
Month: September 2025
The Ostrich and the Frog
Today’s meditation was a self-directed ten minute session, focused upon the “Comfort Zone” card from The Az Oracle (shown) by @Sunni_Chapman and the guidance that came with that card.
That guidance says, “There’s a lot of chatter out there about leaving your comfort zone, and while that can be absolutely invigorating, I suggest taking your comfort zone with you! How? By bringing whatever comforts you, INTO your explorations, whether they are inner ones, outer ones, business ones, personal ones, relationship ones or otherwise… add some of your comforts to the mix!”
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The @GlitterbyInk #SeptemberSoul25 Challenge
Seeds of Intention Prompt for September 11th : Alignment
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 Swords, which is traditionally a representation of willful ignorance, self-imposed restrictions, turning a blind eye (especially when it can be harmful to self), and entertaining a victim mentality.
Okay, so… confession time. I have a tendency to play ostrich when I’m overwhelmed or angry about something. My very first inclination in those times is to pretend whatever it is… isn’t there. That it just doesn’t exist. Honestly? This willful ignorance sometimes pays off. Whatever it is sort itself out without my input or interference, or simply goes away on its own.
There’s a risk here, though.
The risk is that whatever is amiss becomes the new norm, and that by turning a blind eye to that situation I’ve begin to acclimate to this new norm without even realizing it.
When that happens again and again, it then becomes like that saying on how if you drop a frog into boiling water, it will jump out; but if you put it in first, and then slowly heat the water, soon you have frog soup without the frog ever even moving.
I don’t want to be frog soup.
This is why people stand up for their values, speak up when something doesn’t seem right, and protest when their rights or the rights of others are violated.
Today’s message ask us to consider… Are you listening to your moral compass and standing by your personal ethics and values? Or are you sticking your head in the sand and just hoping it will pass (whatever “it” is) regardless of the potential consequences? If the latter, what happens when the pot begins to boil and it’s then too late to say or do anything?
DECK USED: JONASA JAUS TAROT 8th EDITION AND THE AZ ORACLE
#DiscordTarotholicsSep2025 Challenge
Prompt for September 11th and 12th
Your Addiction – Stability (Juniper), safety (Pansy), and security (Balsamroot).
You’ve spent a long time developing these qualities in your life, and enjoy the fruits of those laborers. You are so focused, even now, I’m creating these things, though, that you often forget that there is more to life than that foundation you have so diligently built for yourself.
How to Introduce Moderation – Don’t allow that clever dark side of negativity and pessimism within you to get the wiggle room it needs to take root and make itself at home (Fox and Fae). Instead, make sure you are making time to get out in nature. Healing resides there if you’re willing to soak it in (Quiet Spot).
What personal growth should you be directing energy toward at this time?
You need to continue to focus on fostering the positivity and optimism (Camu Camu) needed to ease your anxieties (Ginger) and help you stay clear headed (Cerato).
You can’t think clearly when you’re anxieties are running wild, and your anxieties are fed by your natural tendency toward pessimism and negative self talk. You’ve been working for quite some time on the personal growth of slipping more positivity and optimism into your life, and you need to continue on this path.
Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Black Spruce Needles to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Dried Purple Heather Flowers for Independence and Luck
Citrine for Energy Lift (easing the weight of heavy energies)
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
DECK USED: SIBYL OF THE FLORA ORACLE, MARY FEYWOOD POSTCARD SET, ASTRO HERBAL ORACLE COLLECTION (I – III)
I picked up some chocolatey cereal at the store for breakfast tomorrow.
Gideon’s Challenge – Imagination
Imagination
I see jellyfish
floating in air
and pause
in wonder
at the artistry
above
dangling
with handwoven
basketry
and blow glass
orbs
trailing light
from inner shadows
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Collaborative Efforts
Today’s meditation was a ten minute long self-directed session based upon The Latest Kate‘s affirmation that says “The darkness you’re feeling won’t hurt anyone else. Please don’t hide yourself away.”
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The @GlitterbyInk #SeptemberSoul25 Challenge
Seeds of Intention Prompt for September 10th : Blueprint
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.
Today’s draw is the Three of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of teamwork, collaboration, working together, and themes to do with bringing in help and/or outside expertise in order to get something done.
Working together will produce better results than going at it alone. You know that idiom “if you want something done right, do it yourself”? I think this phrase was made up by some lazy ass who decided to intentionally bungle their chores so that someone else would have to do them. It’s a marketing ploy for those that don’t want to do anything. A clever one, too. Because then those of us that actually care about the results picked it up as truth.
Thing is though? It’s not truth.
Yes, if you “do it yourself” it’ll get done to whatever standard you want… but by doing it alone instead of inviting other invested parties in, you miss out on ideas and inspiration that you may not have thought of yourself. You miss out on the expertise others may bring with them. And, you miss out on the opportunity to share your own knowledge with others.
Today’s message reminds us that when we opt to “do it yourself”, we are opting out of growth, new ideas, and the bonding experience of including others… not to mention the discovery of whatever surprise skills others may bring with them to the table.
DECK USED: SHUSHU TAROT AND A “THE LATEST KATE” AFFIRMATION
@de_tarotjuf Time for Yourself
#detarotjufseptembertarotchallenge
Prompts for September 9th and 10th
How can I feel more in tune with myself?
Ten of Cups, Mjölnir, Acorn Sprig – You know that time among the trees is your happy place, and that time there connects you to the roots of who you are. If you want to feel more in tune with yourself, it’s time to return to your “happy place” and connect with nature, which will in turn connect you more strongly to your nature.
What does my gut tell me about my next step?
King of Wands and Backpack – Be ready to go at the drop of a hat. Things will move fast in returning to your desired “normal” once movement begins. Make sure all your little ducks are in a row and ready to go so that you can get moving as soon as this holding patter breaks. That means getting those things that you can in order now that you can, so that they’re out of the way and not an obstacle for you later.
Other elements included in this reading:
Carnelian Agate for Inner Drive and Focusing On One’s Aspirations
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
DECK USED: SHUSHU TAROT AND AUGUR CHARM COLLECTION
I started a new palate cleanser series of books. It seems to work well if I read a heavier or harsher book or series, then take a break with something light and fun before going back to read something heavier or harsher again.
Gideon’s Challenge – Trusted
Trusted
Pokadot toes
in pink and black
like little
sensitive beans
ticklish
and delicate
and even
more sensitive
than soft bellies
put on display
but never
to be touched
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Where’s the Breaking Point?
Today’s meditation was a self-directed ten minute session, focused upon the “Closet Wizards” card from The Az 2 Oracle (shown) by @Sunni_Chapman and the guidance that came with that card.
That guidance says, “Oh honey, I know you learned at some point in your life, that you needed to hide your wizardry. Because when they saw you in your power, it made them quite uncomfortable, so instead of feeling the discomfort, you promptly shut it down. That’s okay, it’s perfect even, you didn’t yet have the tools to do otherwise. But now you do. 😉 It’s time to let your true wizardry SHINE.”
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The @GlitterbyInk #SeptemberSoul25 Challenge
Seeds of Intention Prompt for September 9th : Activation
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.
Today’s draw is the Six of Swords (Bees), which is traditionally a representation of leaving the past in the past, moving on, letting go in order to welcome in something better, and transitions towards something better.
When do you decide that it’s time to make a change? What is it finally activates you into moving on instead of sticking it out where you are?
I think this is different for everyone, but I also think that it’s pretty universal that we all wait just a little too long before we get there.
Although an extreme example, it’s like someone in an abusive relationship. They shut down more and more of themselves and who they are. They are hurt in a myriad of ways; some subtle and others blatant. For many in this situation, they stay way too long. However, eventually something is said or something happens and, like flipping a switch, all that repressed self comes roaring back; and they leave.
That activation of self that says “this is not working. It’s time to move on” is with us in all sorts of situations; not just abusive ones.
Today’s message asks us where in our lives are we holding back from walking away from something that’s no longer good for us… and encourages us to dig into why we are hesitating, and just what it will take to spur us into moving on in our own best interests.
DECKS USED: VICTORIAN STEAMPUNK TAROT AND THE AZ 2 ORACLE
#DiscordTarotholicsSep2025 Challenge
Prompts for September 8th and 9th
Where do you need to ease up and not push yourself so hard right now?
You can’t move right now (Hanged Man) and the uncertainty of that is eating you alive (The Moon). With all your emotions pinging around this way and that, it can be hard to be diligent and pay attention to what’s going on around you.
In these times of stillness, just make sure you’re not allowing your uncertainty and fears to get an upper hand. You don’t have to actually abolish them, bury them, or tuck them away. (Knight of Cups) So stop trying to.
The Problem
Eccentric Person – Look at that… even the cat and the flowers are orange (lil’ bit o’ sarc). Your current problem is that the eccentricity of another is screwing with your own personal goals and your livelihood. Their whims are affecting you in ways that you find disheartening and even frightening.
The Lesson to Learn
Soulmate – You have support around you in those that love you whom you trust. Lean on them not just in small ways, but share with them how you’re feeling and trust them to help ground you and get you through the hard parts. These are the people you can ugly cry in front of and they’ll just hold you tighter.
Advice to Help You Through
Temptation – Pay close attention to your addictions and temptations right now. Your self-destructive tendencies have a wide open field to play in at the moment. If you don’t want them to get out of hand, you need to make sure that you’re being diligent about watching for them and making healthy choices.
Take Away – Stop trying to distract yourself from your fears and uncertainties by indulging in your addictions and temptations. It will only cause more obstacles for you in the long run, and you don’t need any extra hurdles right now. Instead, take comfort in your loved ones and communicate openly with those that you trust what you’re going through. You can’t ignore your feelings without there being consequences you don’t want to have to add to your already overwhelmed anxieties.
Other elements included in this reading:
Black Spruce Needles to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Dried Purple Heather Sprigs for Independence and Luck
Rainbow Moonstone for Emotional Balance and Intuition
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
DECKS USED: KUMACCHI TAROT AND FOLIA ORACLE
I decided to spend the night at Ms B’s instead of trying to drive home and risking falling asleep at the wheel.
Twisting the Leaf 