Day: March 15, 2026

Keep Moving

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Today’s meditation was a ten minute long #DailyTrip session from the @Calm app.

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The @GlitterbyInk #MarchMoments26 Challenge
The Edge of Wonder Prompt for March 15th : Momentum
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Ukiyoe Tarot - The Hermit

Today’s draw is The Hermit card, which is traditionally a representation of solitude, self reflection and introspection, alone time, and inner guidance.

Who says you have pause on your journey of self discovery? Who says that stillness is the answer?

Our lives are a journey and it is through the momentum that we keep things moving. Stagnancy is not healthy, and thus, even when we are in our deepest moments of self reflection, it’s important to acknowledge that movement is still necessary.

The message in today’s card and “momentum” prompt is a reminder that it’s important to keep moving.

Don’t stand still and wait for things (realizations, understanding, wisdom, success, etc) to come to you. Instead, continue to walk forward and meet them along the way.

DECK USED:  UKIYOE TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsMar2026 Challenge
Prompt for March 15th : Do Spread 3
With the Spring Equinox just a few days away, the beginning of Spring is soon to be upon us.This spread is to help you find your footing as you move into the Spring season ahead.

Oracle Reading with the Animal Allies Birds Oracle

What to leave behind along with Winter’s chill

Owl – Sometimes the tried and true methods of the past just aren’t going to cut it. Leave behind the idea that the old ways of doing things are going to get you where you want to go. Consider some innovation. Try new things. The answer you’re looking for is there, but you might need to think outside the box to get to it.

What to take with you into Spring

Pelican – Lean into those around you to help you in finding the path forward that is the healthiest for you. It’s not so much that they advice or opinion is what you need, but their actual support and help. Don’t confuse the two, and remember that holding yourself apart just makes everything worse.

What needs exposed to the light and the world this Spring

Flamingo – Acknowledge the ways in which you are stronger than you think, and allow these qualities to shine. In doing so you create an unshakable foundation of strength and stability.

What needs kept close for further contemplation

Parakeet – Release you need to fight against the flow, and if you are unable to release it, then at least take the time to observe it instead of ignoring that you are reacting in this manner. It’s the first step to further growth, to acknowledge those things that are holding you back and making things harder than they have to be.

Other elements included in this reading:
Black Spruce Needles to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Dried Cedar Bundle for Protection from Negative Influences
Dried Rosebuds for Potential and Beauty Waiting to Unfold
Dried Purple Heather Flowers for Independence and Luck
Foraged Red Oak Leaf for Fostering Unconditional Love
Garnierite for help in Releasing Anger, Anxiety, and Guilt
Foraged Oak Branch with Moss and Lichen for Perseverance
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: ANIMAL ALLIES BIRDS ORACLE

@lightningwildflower‘s March Reflection to Action Challenge
Prompts for March 14th and 15th

Tarot Reading with the Ukiyoe Tarot

Momentum: What step forward feels brave and right?

King of Cups atop The Lovers – The more you lean into your partner to help you find emotional stability, the more emotional stability you’ll find.

Your self-destructive tendencies and outdated defense mechanisms try to hold you back from leaning on him as much as you could.

The more you do, though, the more you discover healthier ways to deal with your emotions , and the less likely you are to fall back on old unhealthy habits.

Mercury conjunct Mars: How can I channel passion into productive communication?

Nine of Wands Rx and Six of Cups – Instead of leaning into your defense mechanisms, no matter how familiar and comfortable they are, look at the more recent past and the love that has been given to you by him.

Trust in the dedication, integrity, and unconditional love that he has shown you over the nearly 18 years you’ve been together.

Other elements included in this reading:
Black Spruce Needles to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Dried Rosebuds for Potential and Beauty Waiting to Unfold
Dried Purple Heather Flowers for Independence and Luck
Foraged Parmeliaceae Lichen for a “Breath of Fresh Air”
Smoky Quartz for Introspection and Emotional Balance
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED:  UKIYOE TAROT
Daily Self Kindness

This is a catch up post, and I’m not entirely sure what the self kindness was for this day.

Gideon’s Challenge – So Much Fun

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So Much Fun

A new neighbor
moves in
and what do I see
but the
Koolaid Man
staring back
at me
from their
bathroom window
with lots of friends
and it stirs
the kind of smile
I can’t pretend

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)

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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 Mordant Tarot and Hodges 1828 Astronomical New Royal Playing Cards

Earth – Four of Coins – Go ahead! Be excessively miserly this week. Now is the time. You won’t regret it later.

Air – Queen of Swords – Take care with your words and make sure that when you speak with others that what you’re saying is constructive instead of destructive. Even during times when you feel like you need to be on the defensive, your focus needs to remain on constructive communication.

Water – Six of Cups – This card is an echo back to the Card of the Day reading that you did for yourself the other day. It is a reminder that it’s important to focus on the good memories that help build trust in those in your present, instead of getting stuck dwelling upon the bad memories of events from the past that hurt you.

Fire – Strength – Sometimes a show of strength is in the lack of reaction you give, rather than snapping back right away or being reactionary.

Waning – Boötes and Venus – People are going to try and play on your emotions this week. Whether it be through love or guilt, or some other emotion to push you and motivate you into their way of thinking and get you to do what they want you to do. Make sure that you are aware of this, and pause before you react. Acknowledge the emotions they are intentionally stirring up, but don’t let those emotions drive you.

Waxing – Pegasus and Aquila – Movement. Swift and sure. Get up, get out, do things… get some fresh air and allow yourself to breathe deep and move. Movement is the key to self-care this week, so make sure that you’re not indulging in stagnancy when you could be moving instead.

Take Away – Move, dance, get outside, and bring others with you whether they like it or not. Don’t allow them to push your buttons and get you to be reactionary this week. Instead, drag them along, kicking and screaming if you need to, in order to have them with you as you get outside and enjoy the refreshed energies of Spring and revitalization of fresh air that Spring brings with it. Make happy memories.

DECKS USED: MORDANT TAROT AND HODGES 1828 ASTRONOMICAL NEW ROYAL PLAYING CARDS