Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Five of Hearts, which in tarot correlates to the Five of Cups. As the Brute Tarot is in fact intended as a tarot, the Five of Cups is traditionally a representation of pessimism, regrets, doomsday thinking, disappointments, and occasionally, failure (or at the very least, the perception of failure).

The Five of Cups has then been combined with the an affirmation from the Lobilat Fluffy Advice Oracle & Affirmation Cards, which says, “Let self-care become a PRIORITY in your life.”

Don’t let a pissy mood or sour outlook keep you from providing for your needs.

Sometimes when I’m feeling pessimistic and out of sorts, I have a tendency to make things worse by punishing myself instead of being kind to myself. It’s almost as if in my mind, I feel that because I can’t be positive or uplifting I don’t -deserve- to be treated kindly… especially by myself.

The message in today’s cards is a reminder that this mentality is false and abusive.  When you are feeling out of sorts is an especially important time for self kindness. These cards encourage this kindness, reminding us to take care of our needs even when we don’t feel happy or particularly deserving.

DECK USED:  BRUT TAROT AND LOBILAT FLUFFY ADVICE ORACLE & AFFIRMATION CARDS

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Grief Prompts for November 26th :

Cleanse This – Ace of Wands Rx – Your inspirational blocks require some cleansing in order to break free. Clean your surroundings, and do some centering and grounding exercises to provide your inner landscape some cleansing as well.  Things are too cluttered, and more fresh air is needed.

Ground This – King of Pentacles – It’s time to work on shoring up the foundation under your feet with practices that help you ground and center more easily. That means meditation is needed, and time in nature as well.  These things, as well as breathing exercises and mindfulness moments, give you the grounding needed to help you keep your balance during both simple and complicated times.

Release This – Page of Cups – Your emotions aren’t meant to be tucked away, and neither is your imagination. Let them out so that they can flow freely.

Other elements included in this reading:
Carved Bamboo for Positive Outcomes
Foraged Acorns for Protection during New Beginnings
Staghorn Sumac for Connecting with Nature and the Wild Within

DECKS USED: MYSTIC PSYCHE TAROT AND ENCHANTED EARTH ORACLE

The @owlandbonestarot #78DaysOfTarotSpreads Challenge
The Moon Spread

What illusions are obscuring your inner knowing?

Two of Clubs – The illusion that everything is going to go according to plan.  Plans don’t go as planned. They are there to give you an “outline” to work with, not a step by step detailed set of instructions to follow to the letter.  No matter how much planning is involved, it’s never going to go as planned. Stop expecting it to and allow yourself to loosen up instead.

What unconscious part of you is hiding in the dark?

Strength – You’re stronger than you think you are.  The words may sound cliché, but that doesn’t make them any less true. Don’t sell yourself short.

How can you lead your shadow self to the light?

Jack of Clubs – Put forth your formidable willpower and focus to the task. Your daily positivity card, and other efforts toward optimism and positivity aren’t for naught. It’s not easy, and sometimes feels foolish, but you’ve already proven it works if you put in the work.

How can you best use the bewitching electricity of the Moon?

Ten of Diamonds – Use the energy of the Moon to help in boosting your drive as you work toward your goals of stability for yourself and those you love.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Parmeliaceae Lichen for a “Breath of Fresh Air”
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration and Clarity
Bird Figurine for Fostering Hope, Positivity, and Renewal
Mookaite Stone for Help with Weighing One’s Options
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: BRUT TAROT

It was far too busy for a nap, but I at least allowed my back a few breaks throughout the day.