Today’s meditation was a 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 Nine of Swords (Spades), which is traditionally a representation of nightmares, anxiety, insomnia, negative thoughts and inner narratives.

The card has then been combined with the It’s Friday card from the Happy Little Things deck, which says, “Time for dance, time for having time, and time for the little things we have for us.”

Don’t let your fears, worries, and uncertainties keep you from having a good time.

We work hard to reach our goals and push towards accomplishments. It’s only right we also give ourselves time to rest, recover, and enjoy the present as well. That’s a part of the balance needed in a healthy and happy life.

Don’t allow the worry that you’re going to miss some important deadline or drop the ball on some task keep you from enjoying yourself in the present. Your goals will still be there when you come back, and in having taken a break to enjoy the here-and-now? You will return to your pursuit of those goals and aspirations feeling refreshed and invigorated.

The message in today’s Nine of Swords and affirmation card is a reminder that sometimes we all need to set aside the worry and stress that motivates our determination to succeed and just have a little carefree fun. Don’t let your fears and “what if” worries keep you from enjoying that time.

DECK USED:  STANDARD PLAYING CARD TAROT AND HAPPY LITTLE THINGS CARDS

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2026 Challenge
3-Card Spread Prompt for July 9th : About peace…

What is currently causing disruption in my life?

Taste – If you refuse to eat the things you don’t like to eat, why would you do things you don’t want to do? Why are your taste buds getting listened to and complied with more than your sense of enjoyment in other things?

This card indicates you aren’t saying “no” enough. Your over-tolerance for your own discomfort and complacency are causing more problems than they’re solving. It’s time to examine your boundaries.

How can I find healthy authentic peace in the moment?

Upper Back Muscles – Support what’s good for you above other considerations.

It comes down to prioritization and making sure you are prioritizing yourself and your own happiness above other demands and expectations. This helps in not just creating stability, but in instilling more happiness and less stress in your life as well.

How would instilling more of this peace help me?

Lymphatic System – By prioritizing yourself more and upholding healthy boundaries against unreasonable expectations and self-sabotaging behaviors, you give yourself permission to thrive and cultivate a healthier, happier life.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Parmeliaceae Lichen for a “Breath of Fresh Air”
Deodar Cedar Ceramic Impression for Clarity and Spiritual Connection
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration, Clarity, and Determination
Gneiss Wishing Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort
Picture Jasper for Sense of Proportion and Grounding
Gray Agate for Stabilizing Energies and Expectations
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: OUR WORLD IN PICTURES HUMAN BODY FLASH CARDS

The @ambitiouslyalexa July Journal Prompts
Prompt for July 9th : A value you’re protecting this month

Reading Summary: You are aware that the development of the future self you want to become (Judgement) lies fully within your hands/power to achieve (The Magician), and seek to make sure you are headed toward success in this direction (The Sun).

Take Away: Positive self exploration and development are a major focus of your spiritual and intellectual path. This growth is fostered by those things you do, the choices you make, and the paths you choose to pursue.

To grow and develop into a better person than you are today is to better not just yourself but the world around you as well, and is a value you strive to foster and protect with care.

Other elements included in this reading:
Bird Figurine for Fostering Hope, Positivity, and Renewal
Running Horse Raku Medallion for Free-Spirit Energies
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration, Clarity, and Determination
Hag Stone for Connecting with the Liminal
Desert Rose for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: STANDARD PLAYING CARD TAROT

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