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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 Swords, which is traditionally a representation of depression, grief, and disappointments. This theme often seems strange to people, being that it is seated in the Swords suit (which is often all about intellect and the mind), but it is important to remember that how we react emotionally is often rooted in how we think and what expectations we create for ourselves before everything falls apart.

The Three of Swords has then been combined with a card from the Crone Power Oracle and Affirmation Cards, which says, “I am knowing. I trust my inner guidance.”

There is a reason that depression is a mental illness and not considered an emotion illness. It’s our brains that create clinical level depression, and we’re not given much choice in it. We do what’s needed to shorten its span and ride it out with medication, therapy, self-care, etc, and hold on tight until it’s over… but it’s not like someone with clinical depression can just “choose” to cheer up.

Moods and emotions are also somewhat uncontrollable, and yet far more easy to budge and fluctuate.

The key with depression is catching it early. It’s listening to your mind and body, and making sure you’re aware when the slip down into depression’s pit starts to happen. It’s reacting with the care needed then and there in order to shorten its duration and weaken its effects.

The message in today’s Three of Swords and affirmation is a reminder that self awareness is important. These cards offer encouragement to not ignore warning signs with wishful thinking that what’s happening will pass you by.

DECKS USED:  GOTHIC MOON TAROT AND CRONE POWER ORACLE AND AFFIRMATION CARDS

September Prompts by @forgotten.dumpling & @ml.mecham
Prompt for September 30th : cavernous for you

usually quiet and easy
with nothing much to say
(Four of Hearts)
happy to watch and listen
while others fuss and bray
(Queen of Spades)

I found myself at a loss
the first time I saw you
(Seven of Spades)
flustered and restless and
unsure what to do
(Ace of Clubs)

and as your stare found my gaze
and my body flushed in surprise
(Ace of Clubs atop Two of Hearts)
you reached deep inside
and carved out my insides
(King of Hearts)

Other elements included in this reading:
Moss Agate for Attracting Opportunities for Growth
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED:  ART OF NATURE REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS PLAYING CARDS

#DiscordTarotholicsSep2026 Challenge
Prompt for September 30th : Pick a spread of your choice and give it a go!

What is humanity’s greatest accomplishment?

The Fool – Intrepid exploration, enthusiasm, and eagerness to reach beyond one’s sphere.

Humanity’s greatest accomplishment comes in breaking new ground; whether that is in exploring the oceans, visiting the and moon for the first time, or discovering new and wondrous species on our own planet.

What are humanity’s 3 major strengths?

Four of Pentacles – To be independent in thought and action.

The Mirror – To self-reflect.

Ace of Wands – To catch the threads of passion and have the innovation to follow their lead.

What is humanity’s greatest mistake?

The Death’s Head – Taking for granted the fragility of life. Humanity as a whole and as individuals have a tendency to forget that life is precious and fleeting, and because of that we often lose track of what priorities are truly important and of value.

What are humanity’s 3 major weaknesses?

Darkness – Selfishness and apathy.

Nine of Wands Rx – Their reactivity to fear.

The Loom – Rigid adherence to structures that don’t always work as planned.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Cedar Bundle for Protection from Negative Influences
Foraged Oak Branch with Moss and Lichen for Perseverance
Garnierite for help in Releasing Anger, Anxiety, and Guilt
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: GOTHIC MOON TAROT AND THE BLACK BIRD ORACLE

I took a nap at Ms B’s today. It was sorely needed. I’m not sure the drive home would have been safely accomplished without it.