Finding the Positive for June 2 – 4

Shadowhunters Tarot's The Hierophant, Tarocchi Giapponesi's Knight of Wands, and Antique Aged Tarot's Two of Wands

June 2 – Mental Health Card of the Day

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

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The @GlitterbyInk #JuneMessenger26 Challenge
Message From My Spirit Guide Prompt for June 2 :
Echo
Daily Mental Health Prompt
: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is The Hierophant card, which is traditionally a representation of traditions, spiritual guidance, long standing institutions, teachers and guides, and themes that deal with conformity and social norms.

Other element in this card: Brother Zachariah is (was) a Silent Brother (sort of like a guardian monk in the Shadowhunters series) that manages, through unique personal circumstances, to retain a portion of his humanity.

Remember that following the traditions handed down through generations does not mean you have to lose yourself in the process. These echoes of the past that are repeated from one generation to the next are meant to enhance an embellished one’s life, as well as teach. They are not meant to take the place of individuality.

The message in today’s Hierophant card and the “echo” prompt is a reminder that listening to and/or adopting long-held traditions is not meant to take away your individuality or authenticity. Rather, it’s often simply an act of honoring the past and what others have done, accomplished, or valued.

DECK USED: SHADOWHUNTERS TAROT

June 3 – Mental Health Card of the Day

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

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The @GlitterbyInk #JuneMessenger26 Challenge
Message From My Spirit Guide Prompt for June 3 :
Play
Daily Mental Health Prompt
: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Knight of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of a projective and active “beta” energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s thoughts, intellect, education, ambitions, and communication. This often translates into themes that have to do with pursuing one’s goals related to their education, actively seeking one’s goals, action and decisiveness, and at times can indicate impulsivity without thinking things through.

Enthusiasm can get you a long way towards your goal, but don’t forget that including a bit of whimsy and fun to what you’re doing helps make things go a little quicker and easier. In the process, you also help make them go in your favor.

They’re not kidding that time flies when you’re having fun. Even the crappiest of tasks can go a little faster (and be a bit more enjoyable) if you mix in a little fun and whimsy into the mix.

The message in today’s Knight of Wands and “play” prompt is a reminder that everything is a little better when we mix a little play into the process. Adding this element of play doesn’t mean you aren’t taking what you’re doing seriously, it simply means you’re enjoying it a bit more.

DECK USED: TAROCCHI GIAPPONESI

June 4 – Mental Health Card of the Day

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

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The @GlitterbyInk #JuneMessenger26 Challenge
Message From My Spirit Guide Prompt for June 4 :
Stillness
Daily Mental Health Prompt
: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Two of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of planning, decision making, looking ahead, and themes to do with progress.

Stagnancy isn’t really stagnancy if you’re making plans within the stillness. Not every moment can be spent “on the move” towards one’s goals. It’s necessary to plan as well.

The message in today’s Two of Wands and “Stillness” prompt is a reminder that taking time in stillness to plan is still movement, as long as you aren’t allowing yourself to “hold back” for “the right time” or because of fear. After all, a prepared excursion of any sort is far more likely to succeed than one embarked upon without preparation and a plan.

DECK USED: ANTIQUE AGED TAROT

Gideon’s Challenge – Needy

Ivy - New Growth

Needy

I need you
to keep reaching
and clinging
tight
to each moment
between us
as the chaos
of the world
tries
to force
my retreat
and tear us
apart
keep loving me
through it all
and
don’t let go

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

Gideon’s Challenge – Trepidation

The Old Goat

Trepidation

Old and
craggy
but friendly
as can be
he comes
trotting up
for treats
and a touch
to his nose
as I retreat
so fast
I trip over
my own feet
and nearly land
on the ground
beneath
his hooves

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

Gideon’s Challenge – Cotton Candy

Japanese Cherry (Prunus Serrulata)

Cotton Candy

Sweet
and melty
it touches
the tongue
in a burst
of sugar cube
flavor
as it melts
one granule
at a time
to take over
the senses
with memories
of childhood
and fun

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

Making Things More Interesting

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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The @GlitterbyInk #JuneMessenger26 Challenge
Message From My Spirit Guide Prompt for June 1 :
Mystery
Daily Mental Health Prompt
: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Ark Animal Tarot - The Sun

Today’s draw is The Sun card, which is traditionally a representation of success, optimism, positivity, fun and frivolity. In my practice, the Sun is also a symbol of masculine vitality, virility, and warmth.

Do something that you enjoy today and it will help lift you up out of the doldrums you may find yourself lingering within.

For me, this type of advice always speaks of engaging my curiosity. Whether it’s experimenting with a new project or idea, digging through a pile of stuff to organize and explore, or trying out a new trail just to see where it goes.

The message in today’s Sun card combined with the “mystery” prompt is an encouragement to engage your curiosity. Allow the mysteries around you to enchant you. Seek to look at the world and those things in it with fresh eyes instead of your normal jaded perspective. In doings so, everything will seem just a little brighter and more engaging.

DECK USED:  ARK ANIMAL TAROT

@de_tarotjuf’s De Zomer In! #detarotjufjunitarotchallenge Challenge
Prompt for June 1
: My personal energy for this upcoming season.

Oracle Reading with the Witch's Window Oracle

Sacred Oil – “Practice acknowledging people, objects, and spaces as sacred. Consecrate, revere, and bless all you hold dear.”

This season brings with it a mindset of awareness and gratitude. You are more cognizant of those things and people that you enjoy, and of that enjoyment as a whole. In the process of this awareness and enjoyment, you make everything that much more sacred and special.

Willow Tree – “Envision the life and world you want. Believe that anything is feasible… immerse yourself in imagination.”

Your imagination is the first step to manifestation. It comes before ideas, before plotting and plans. It is the seed that sprouts the first root. Don’t allow your negative self talk squelch your imagination’s voice. Let your imagination flow freely instead, and follow the curious paths it leaves in its wake.

Third Quarter Moon – “Leftover residue is being swept away, preparing for what’s next… Ride the wave of the diminishing light, and surrender all that is dormant and lifeless.”

You can’t fill your life with more curiosity, imagination, and sacred moments if you’re unwilling to release the things that are getting in the way of these themes. Just like a rollercoaster, instead of holding on so tightly, let go and enjoy the ride.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Oak Branch with Moss and Lichen for Perseverance
Bird Figurine for Fostering Hope, Positivity, and Renewal
Gneiss Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: WITCH’S WINDOW ORACLE (W/ QUOTES FROM THE GUIDEBOOK)

@Lionharts #TheJuneTarot Follow Your North Star Challenge
Prompt for June 1
: My North Star Tarot Spread

My North Star Tarot Reading with the Ark Animal Tarot and Oracle

What new direction is opening up for me as June begins?

The High Priestess / Spider – It’s fair to say that spiders aren’t one of my favorite things. In fact I’ve been terrified of them for most of my life. That said? Just recently I’ve been noticing a diminishing trend when it comes to my reactions to spiders. Not necessarily the one on this card, though, because that bubbly back of spider babies is nauseatingly shudder worthy all on its own.

The message here, though, is that June has the potential to be filled with opportunities to open up to things that I’d normally be closed off to. In doing so, the rewards will come in the form of new information and a greater understanding of things previously only grasped on a surface level.

What personal quality can guide me through this month?

Eel – Strengthen your convictions while taking care to remain flexible. You can hold firm to your values, lead with strength, and also be soft enough to bend without breaking. None of these qualities are mutually exclusive.

What can keep me connected to myself throughout June?

Judgement / Whale – Instead of judging every little thing you do under a microscope, keep your eye trained upon the person you want to become and what you want to do with “your dash“. Life’s not about making every little thing perfect. Take a breath and let it go.

What is ready to grow if I give it my attention this month?

Queen of Swords / Jaguar – Your strength, self esteem, and ability to both see and communicate clearly.

Flow state is easily accessible to you right now, and activities or projects that slip you into this state have a great deal of potential for success this month.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Fuchsia Flowers for Stability in the Face of External Disruption
Foraged Parmeliaceae Lichen for a “Breath of Fresh Air”
Pressed Pansy Flower for Hearing the Heart More Clearly
Foraged Purple Heather Sprigs for Independence and Luck
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED:  ARK ANIMAL TAROT AND ORACLE DECK
Daily Self Kindness

I took some time to go hiking in the woods today.

Gideon’s Challenge – Homesickness

Homesickness

Lets slip
quietly
away
into secret
spaces
and dive
into the
shadows
of crevices
that call
like an
invitation
welcoming
us home

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