Nighty Night
Tastes like
mugwort
but better
for sleep
the brew is
sipped slowly
with a few
sweet cookies
before bed
with instant regret
quick to follow
as warmth engages
the inner furnace
and even a sheet
is too much
for sleep
Month: December 2025
You Just Have to Ask
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 Three of Pentacles (Stone), 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.
The Three of Pentacles has then been combined with one of the Cats Against Anxiety cards, which says, “It’s all going to work out fine.”
Remember that you have resources beyond your own capabilities. Bring others in as a support system to help you, and not only will you get things done that felt impossible, but it won’t take as much out of you as if you tried to do it all on your own.
The message in today’s cards is a reminder that you are not alone in your endeavors, unless you force yourself to be. There are others around you willing an eager to help. You just have to ask.
DECK USED: THE YUKIKA TAROT AND CATS AGAINST ANXIETY CARDS
@LightningWildflower December Arcana Challenge
The Star Prompts for December 26th and 27th
What does peace feel like to me?
Shadow and Abundance – Enough abundance to help cast a light on my worries and fears, and allow me to see them as they really are.
It’s just as easy to be freaking out about scarcity issues when everything is fine as it is when everything’s falling apart. Therefore, this isn’t actually about finding oneself in a particular situation that creates peace, but rather a feeling that everything is in-hand and abundant so that fears ebb and worries ease.
What wisdom from recent struggles can I share with others?
Attraction and Dream (both Rx) – Just because you like something or want something, doesn’t mean it’s for you. It can be hard to let go of the things that you think that you want, especially when those wants are disguising themselves as needs.
The truth of the matter is, though, that no matter how much you like something (or someone, for that matter) or want it in your life, sometimes it’s just not meant to be. Instead of continuing to struggle and hold on tight… let go and root yourself in the reality that perhaps what’s meant for you is being hidden by your stubborn insistence on holding on to what’s not meant to be yours.
Other elements included in this reading:
Scotch Pine Cones for Purging Negative Influences
Foraged Parmeliaceae Lichen for a “Breath of Fresh Air”
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration and Clarity
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
DECK USED: THE THEATER OF LIFE ORACLE
#DiscordTarotholicsDec2025 Challenge
Prompt for December 26th : What self-care is needed now to help you recover from the holiday season?
Reading Summary: Convince (Strength/Barbarian) others to help support you and create stability for you (Four of Pentacles/Stone) when things feel like they are going sideways (The Tower on its Side).
Take Away: As your card of the day for today previously mentioned, you are not alone. You have others to support you through times when things feel unbalanced or like everything is falling apart.
Don’t allow yourself to take everything on your own shoulders when others can help you find your footing. Now isn’t the time to be stubborn, as the help others can provide will keep everything from toppling into an even bigger mess than things already are.
Other elements included in this reading:
River Rock for Resilience within Life’s Flow
Beech Pods for Realizations that Foster Personal Growth
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
DECK USED: THE YUKIKA TAROT
I took a nap in the back of the car both on the way to our destination today, as well as on the way back from visiting.
Gideon’s Challenge – City Lights
City Lights
So many people
and too much
traffic
loud noises
and lights galore
the city
is strung with
love and cheer
in a reminder
to bring
those you love
near
so take a breath
and seek out
moments
of beauty
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
A Little Light and Love
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 Queen of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s emotions, relationships, creativity, and intuition. Among other things, this often translates into themes to do with emotional support and advice from a trusted party that is easy to talk to.
The Queen of Cups has then been combined with one of my Christmas Affirmation cards, which says, “Your friendship is the best gift during this frosty season.”
A little check-in is all that’s needed.
Sometimes replying to emails or text messages feels like it’s just exhausting. Sometimes reaching out, even with just a word or two, feels like too much.
Today is Christmas, though. Those you care about need to hear from you, even if it’s just a quick text, letting them know they’re on your mind. This, more than anything else, can help to bolster them and their emotions during the hard part of the day and of the season.
Today’s message is a reminder to reach out to loved ones and let them know you’re thinking about them today. This doesn’t mean you have to make a phone call that lasts an hour or even get into a text discussion. It can be a simple as writing “Merry Christmas” and sending it off. In doing so, you may be the light and warmth someone else needs in their life today.
DECK USED: CHRISTMAS EVE TAROT AND TWIST’S CHRISTMAS AFFIRMATIONS
@aplacetodock #Yuletide Oracle Challenge
Prompts for December 23rd thru 25th
What do I like most about Christmas?
Festive Travels – Just because you’re not an extrovert, doesn’t mean that you don’t enjoy not being home for Christmas. By going elsewhere, other people take care of you instead of you having to take care of yourself. They cook for you, they give you a bed to sleep on, and take on all of the responsibilities of the holiday… which means you don’t have to.
What is the message for Santa, on his cookie plate?
Lucky Star – Safe travels for Santa! And for everyone else as well.
How can I invite in more comfort and joy?
Hanging In There – Remember that moments of discomfort are temporary, and that as mentioned above, there is nothing that you have to do to fix them. This is the one time of year where you do not have to play Mr. Fix-It, as everything is somebody else’s responsibility. Just sit back, enjoy the ride, and be responsible for yourself and your own actions.
Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Acorns for Protection during New Beginnings
Foraged Lodgepole Pine for Resilience, Growth, and Renewal
Scotch Pine Cones for Purging Negative Influences
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
DECK USED: HELLO WINTER ORACLE
@Lionharts #TheDecemberTarot Fruits of 2025 Challenge
The Seeds Prompts for December 25th thru 28th
What moment from this year still echoes in me because it changed something I didn’t notice yet?
The Magician Rx – This autumn was a time of powerlessness for you. There was little you could do and little you could say to make anything better. Instead, you just had to sit there and wait. There is more yet to be learned, understood, and explored from this period of time. It shifted something inside you that has yet to be discovered and will reveal itself in time.
Which part of my life feels different now not because it shifted, but because I did?
Four of Pentacles – You stability has been taken for a ride. Although the changes to your resources have not particularly changed overly much, your perspective on them has. You feel more insecure in the stability you’ve built than you did before.
What path no longer feels aligned with the person I became over the course of 2025?
Two of Pentacles Rx – Intentionally mistreating yourself and neglecting certain things in order to further others is no longer in alignment with where you are going as you move into 2026. You’ve found greater value in balance than you had before, and have committed yourself to putting in more effort to create and maintain balance in your life.
What space am I learning to hold simply because feels right, not because it’s expected of me?
The Fool – The learner’s mind and a willingness to seek out joy rather than disregarded it as unimportant. Prioritizing these things makes life more interesting and enjoyable, something that you’ve discovered you want in your life and have thus decided to prioritize for yourself.
Other elements included in this reading:
Japanese Cherry Leaf as a Reminder of Life’s Fleeting Moments
Moss Agate Tree for Attracting Opportunities for Growth
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
DECK USED: CHRISTMAS EVE TAROT
We are postponing Christmas due to people being sick, and I made sure to express my opinions that it should be postponed more than just one day. Not sure yet if it did any good, though.
Gideon’s Challenge – Christmas Nap
Christmas Nap
Warm inside
with lots of food
and a turkey coma
coming on
as a comfortable spot
is found
not on a sofa
or chair
but lying
on the floor
with head settled
beneath the tree
watching colorful lights
wink
among the boughs
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Releasing the Weight
Today’s meditation was an ten minute long #DailyCalm session from the @Calm app.
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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 Seven of Swords (Feathers), which is traditionally a representation of strategic thinking, “sneaky shit”, or getting away with something. It can also often be about taking only what one can carry.
The Seven of Swords has then been combined with one of my Christmas Affirmation cards, which says, “It’s all going to work out fine.”
Don’t worry too much on what isn’t getting done, what still needs doing, or what’s going wrong. Don’t allow these stresses, worries, and anxieties to steal away the joy that you could otherwise have right now.
Like a bride freaking out at her own wedding because one small thing went awry, this type of anxiety can ruin your day if you let it.
The message in today’s cards is an encouragement to let go instead of allowing small moments of discontent to ruin your whole day. Acknowledge that the bad thing happened and even that you’re disappointed… then let it go so that you can enjoy the rest of the day and all that it has to offer.
DECKS USED: TAROT OF A FOREST WITCH AND TWIST’S CHRISTMAS AFFIRMATION CARDS
@LightningWildflower December Arcana Challenge
Prompts for December 23rd thru 25th
The Devil: Where am I ready to reclaim my power?
New Year and Cocoa – As the new year approaches, it’s time to start reclaiming your happiness. This includes stepping outside of stagnancy when things get stale instead of lingering due to an illusion of comfort.
Recommit yourself to enjoying each day and those elements of each day that make that day better. Allow them to lift you up, rather than focusing on the negative or trying to hide from what’s uncomfortable.
The Tower: How do I usually respond to sudden change?
Eggnog – You have a tendency to respond to sudden change with revulsion and feelings of overwhelm. You duck and cover and refused to move, which opens you up to repercussions that movement would normally protect you from.
The Tower: What did I learn from a time in my life when things fell apart?
Snuggle atop Celebrate – Even times of recovery include movement. You learned the importance of getting those breaths of fresh air that you need to keep your equilibrium in check. Comfort can only take you so far before it binds you up and leaves you unable to move.
Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
DECK USED: WINTER SOLSTICE SEASON ORACLE
#DiscordTarotholicsDec2025 Challenge
Philosophical for December 24th : Which is more important… love or trust?
Reading Summary: It all starts and ends with trust. The answer being all about stability, as all three cards pulled our acorns (Pentacles).
Love may eventually play a factor in one’s relationships with others, but it’s trust that builds love not the other way around. This is shown through the presence of both the Page and the Ace… which indicate great potential for growth. That said, it is the Nine of Acorns, and the stability presented there that is the foundation for that growth.
The Nine of Acorns presents as consistency and trust in the resources available to you. The cornucopia is not empty, after all, but full to overflowing.
Take Away: I’m not sure that these cards actually indicate that one is more important than the other. Love and trust are both very important. But, what these cards are saying is that trust is the building blocks of love, not the other way around.
Other elements included in this reading:
Carved Sandalwood Antler for Confidence and Quiet Strength
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
DECK USED: TAROT OF A FOREST WITCH
I watched a movie. As in, just relaxed and watched a movie without doing a bunch of other stuff at the same time.
Twisting the Leaf 