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The @hippiepixie333 #Escapril2026 Challenge

Prompt for April 22nd : waiting room 

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

Today’s draw is the Nine of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of themes that have to do with contentment, accomplishment, and satisfaction in the area of one’s emotions, relationships, creativity, and intuition.

What are you waiting for?

A lot of times in life, we look at the things that we want and those things that would make us happy, and we put off going after them, telling ourselves that it’s not the right time or that we’re waiting for a better time than the present is offering.

The thing is though, that “better time” is a cage that holds you back. It steals your freedom and it steals your happiness, leaving you just waiting forever for a “perfect time” that never comes.

The message in today’s Nine of Cups and the “waiting room” prompt is a reminder that when it comes to pursuing your happiness and savoring the things that you enjoy, there is no better time than the present. Don’t wait. Otherwise, the opportunity may pass you by and never return.

DECK USED:  BLUEDOGROSE TAROT

@Lionharts #TheAprilTarot Root & Rise Challenge

The Rise Prompts for April 22nd and 23rd

What step can take today that moves something forward?

Four of Clubs, Henrietta, Five of Spades

If you focus more on trusting things will fall into place without you having to fight your way into their development, those things will grow in their own time.

You’ll still get where you want to go, but at a much more comfortable and healthier pace with far less angst and disruption.

Stop pushing. Most things are going to get there in their own time with just a small bit of direction now and then on your part. There’s no need for such a tightly clenched fist upon every moment.

What deserves my full attention right now?

Five of Clubs, Margot, Three of Diamonds

Don’t worry so much about what others are thinking or feeling. Your life is to be lived your way. Others are always welcome to offer advice and input, but don’t let them manipulate you into stepping away from what is right for you.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Wood Fern for Exorcising Negative Influences
Foraged Oak Branch with Moss and Lichen for Perseverance
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration, Clarity, and Determination
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: THE CHICKEN ORACLE AND STREET ART PLAYING CARDS RISE & SHINE EDITION

@lightningwildflower‘s April Energetic Shifts Challenge

Practice Prompt for April 22nd : How can I practice more patience?

Reading Summary: Let yourself sit with it first (Ace of Birds). You don’t always have to share every little thing with others (Chained Dog Rx and Three of Birds Rx).

Take Away: Sometimes it’s better to let new emotions “percolate” a bit before sharing them with others.

This allows you to feel these new emotions out on your own and start to make your own conclusions before you seek out help with the interpretation. As a result, you explore more instead of depending on others to “do your homework for you”.

If you run everything out to others first, you never gain the experience and practice at exploring these emotions on your own provides. This is a useful skill you don’t want to miss out on developing.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Lodgepole Pine for Resilience, Growth, and Renewal
Gneiss Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort
Desert Rose for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED:  BLUEDOGROSE TAROT

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