Today’s meditation was a ten minute self-guided session based upon a motivational quote that says, “Don’t worry if you make waves simply by being yourself. The moon does it all the time.”

•    •    •    ◈    •    🎃    •    ◈    •    •    •

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

Today’s draw is The World card, which is traditionally a representation of the end of a journey, accomplishment, the completion of a time of growth, and transitioning from one path in life to another.

The card has then been combined with a card from the Lights In Dark Places deck, which says, “You may think your light is small, but it can make a big difference in other’s lives.”

The truth is? At the end of the day (or our life, for that matter) we have no idea how many people we have helped.

Whether it be a random smile at a stranger, being a role model to someone we would never expect, offering a sincere “are you okay?” to another, etc. All of these things create a ripple of influence on the lives of others that we aren’t even aware of making. Sometimes these ripples are small, and other times they are life changing.

The message in today’s World card and affirmation card is a reminder to be kind to one another. You affect more than just your own life when you do. Like ripples on water, each interaction with others creates influence in their lives. These cards encourage us to strive to be a positive influence in the world through focusing on being your authentic self and in striving to be the kinder, better person you want to grow into.

DECKS USED:  THE GOTHIC TAROT AND LIGHTS IN DARK PLACES AFFIRMATION CARDS

October Spooky Season Challenge by @MercuryTarot
Prompts for October 22nd and 23rd

Should I work alone or with others?

Old Ones – “Seek out opportunities to socialize. Broaden your horizons. Step out of your comfort zone.”

Clearly, this card is telling you that you need to work more with others instead of isolating yourself.

When you open yourself to working with others, you are allowing their influence, perspectives, and skills to join with your own. This makes working together more powerful and dynamic than working alone. That, in turn, then fosters greater success.

Who should I seek guidance from?

Star Vampire – “Enhance cognition. Broaden horizons. Pinpoint the source of your fear. Be prepared… Overcome fear with an indomitable spirit.”

Connect with those that can help bolster your mind and spirit for the challenges of the unknown. Remember that when you confront your fears, they are forced to shrink down to size. Reach out for those that help you in feeling strong and capable, and allow them to bolster you for whatever hurdles come your way.

Other elements included in this reading:
Clear Quartz for boosting Mental Clarity
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED:  REFLECTIONS ON THE WALL CTHULHU MYTHOS ORACLE

October Prompts by @forgotten.dumpling & @ml.mecham
Prompt for October 22nd : rotting skyline

twilight brings a dance of lights
shimmering in the dark
in a promise of life and warmth
(Queen of Diamonds atop Eight of Spades)

and through the night they shine
beautiful and bright
like stars fallen to ground
(Ten of Hearts)

but when daylight comes
crumbling spires reveal
a city in decay
(Jack of Spades)

the bombs destruction clear to see
with buildings falling into the sea
and society rotting away
(Three of Spades)

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Parmeliaceae Lichen for a “Breath of Fresh Air”
Beech Pod for Realizations that Foster Personal Growth
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED:  CERBERUS PLAYING CARDS

@owlandbonestarot #OctoberinBetween Challenge
Prompts for October 22nd 

Follow – Eight of Pentacles – Allow others to teach you new methods and skills, then master these skills for yourself.

There’s so much more still to learn and explore. Let yourself wander down the path of discovery that can gift you greater skills and abilities.

Curiosity is your friend, and so is that determination and persistence that allows you to develop your curiosity into new skill sets and expertise.

Lead – Judgement – When you stay focused on who you want to become and how you want to see yourself and your life at the end of the road, you encourage others to do the same. This inspiration helps make the world a better place a little bit at a time.

Other elements included in this reading:
Staghorn Sumac for Connecting with Nature and the Wild Within
Gneiss Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED:  THE GOTHIC TAROT

I had myself a good cry in the shower, and -didn’t- linger afterward to space out and lose time.