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Energy Management

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Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards and Alexander Daniloff's Orient TarotToday’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was mantra based with breathing exercises. The mantra was pulled from the Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards.

I realized something about this mantra about half way through my meditation. It doesn’t say you’re doing the best you can, it says you’re managing the best you can. There’s a big difference between the two, for when we do our best on every little thing in our lives, there’s not enough of us to go around.

What’s better is to manage out efforts and energy wisely, so that we can save our energy to do our best in those things that actually matter, and still do just fine with the rest.

Today’s draw is the Ten of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of the end of a painful journey and other painful endings, the pain of betrayal, and moments of loss or defeat.

There’s something in the angle of the head that speaks to me of this figure’s situation being self inflicted.  Not in that he tied himself up and put these swords in his own back, but rather that he was the catalyst of how this situation came about.   The message in today’s card is that sometimes shit falls apart, because you are unwilling to give yourself the rest you need, so the universe forces you into that position where you must rest whether you want it or not.

DECK USED:  ALEXANDER DANILOFF’S ORIENT TAROT

@TheTarotDiagnosis #TTDMentalHealth Prompt
Prompts for June 3rd and 4th

Alexander Daniloff's Orient Tarot and The Language of Flowers OracleI can be …

Four of Coins and Tuberose – Miserly to the point of outright greed.

and still…

Six of Cups and Star of Bethlehem – reconcile with your inner child and connect with their wants and desires.

Take Away – Your inner child doesn’t care about expensive gifts and toys, they just want your attention. You can’t bribe them, so it’s okay to be greedy with your funds and resources… just don’t be greedy with your time and attention.

A way I can invite creativity into my day…

Six of Swords and Lunaria – when escaping into play tonight, make sure that you were honest about your knees, and true to what you are most in need of.

DECK USED: ALEXANDER DANILOFF’S ORIENT TAROT AND THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsJun2023 Challenge Prompt
Question for June 3 : What do you need to focus on for self-care for this full moon?

Alexander Daniloff's Orient TarotReading Summary: Remember that no matter how unpredictable life becomes (Wheel of Fortune), you have your hands on the wheel  and the ability to plow forward (The Chariot) in whatever direction you’ve decided to go (Two of Wands).

Take Away: Sometimes when the unexpected happens, it feels like it derails you, taking you off track. These cards indicate that even during those times when things feel uncertain and go awry, your qualities of stubborn determination give you the ability to stay on track no matter what. Don’t allow the inconsequential shifts of fate to steer you off your chosen path.

DECK USED: ALEXANDER DANILOFF’S ORIENT TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I did some organization stuff today that I’ve been procrastinating on for a while. It feels good to have things sorted and put away instead of stacking up in the background.

A Lesson In What Not To Do

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The Spirit of Flowers Oracle - Knave of SwordsToday’s meditation was ten minutes long, and although I did it and remember doing it right up until the last few minutes where she starts talking? I fell asleep somewhere near the end and missed whatever the message was completely.

Today’s draw is the Knave (aka Page) of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive omega energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s intelligence, education, thoughts, logic, and communication.

I feel like my little blood sugar scare today pretty much just swallowed my day up whole.  There was a lot of stuff that got done today, and yet… it’s that last little bit that takes over the entirety of the day somehow.  The Knave is about learning, taking past experiences and carrying them forward to begin again.  The message here?  Don’t fall back on old habits… learn from your mistakes and don’t forget them. They’re useful in keeping you healthy and safe.  Let this experience today be a lesson in what not to do.

DECK USED:  THE SPIRIT OF FLOWERS TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I just did the card of the day today instead of all the readings I had planned.  A little break.

Gideon’s Challenge

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IMG_3123In a Mood

I miss you when it’s quiet
I miss you when it’s loud
I miss you with
the first breath pulled
through my mouth
and with the exhale
that slides past lips
when eyes close
in the evening
and with every moment
that ticks by
in the measure of a day
I miss you
I need you always.

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🌕 Full Moon in Sagittarius – June 2023

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Tomorrow is the full moon, and like all new moons and full moons, I did a spread aligned to the moon’s current themes as a part of my recognition of the moon’s cycle and influences upon us. Today’s spread is from moonandcactuss.

Strawberry Moon in Sagittarius Oracle Reading with the Blooming Lovelies Oracle

To go the distance and aim toward my goals – How can I expand and find deeper meaning in my life?

Wear Your Banana – Remember that it’s okay to be silly and have fun sometimes, and it won’t make everything fall apart to do so. Have some fun now and then, seek out your happiness, and continue to work towards leaning into positivity and optimism.

To regain confidence and be true to myself – How can I be reminded of the fire I carry within?

Destiny’s Mask – Go with the flow and foster a mindset of adaptability. Change is not your enemy, but is opportunities rising up before you. Even the most uncomfortable change has potential if you’re open to seizing it.

How can I embrace my newfound fire and flow more easily within this spike of power?

The Cosmic Diet – We are all predators… and we are all prey. Find your balance within the “food chain” of life and claim it unabashedly.

As Eclipse season approaches, what do I need to clear from my life? – In order to lift my vibrations higher.

Absolutely Lovely atop Get High – Set aside your longing for the things you cannot have. There’s plenty to enjoy and savor in your life without wishing for things that are better left alone.

A healing message from this beautiful and optimistic Full Moon.

Dry Your Eyes – Turn away from your negative and pessimistic tendencies. They aren’t healthy for your emotional well-being. When you focus to closely on them, then begin to drag you under. Look up instead.

Full Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

Yeah, No, Yeah – Cool things happen when you ease up on the reigns. Hesitation is natural… do it anyway.

DECK USED: BLOOMING LOVELIES ORACLE

Be Inspiring

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Out of Hand Tarot and and the #DailyCalm Quote by Elliot PageToday’s meditation was ten minutes long, and felt like it was a revisit to the topic of yesterday with a focus on individuality instead of compassion, and how when you show your true self and let your uniqueness shine (aka, let your freak flag fly) you inspire others to be authentic as well.

Today’s draw is the King of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of a projective alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s drive, willpower, passions, determination, and inner spark. This often translates into themes that have to do with a style of leadership that will impassion others to the leader’s projects and causes.

The King of Wands is a passionate soul with the experience to make his passions and enthusiasm glow brightly for all to see. He is the seasoned rock star with hits that everyone sings along with, leading others to partake in his greatest joys.

The reminder in today’s card is that it is by pouring your own enthusiasm into the things you love that you reach this “rock star status”. Share your passions with the world around you, and let yourself shine like a beacon in the night for others.

DECK USED:  OUT OF HAND TAROT

@Lionharts #TheJuneTarot The Seeker’s Path Prompt
Questions for June 1st thru 3rd – Prepare

Out of Hand Tarot and A Voice From the Earth CardsWhat part of my nature am I guided to explore this month?

Strength and North/Gaia – You draw inner strength from your time submerged within nature. Make sure you are taking the time to connect with the Earth and the trees and the ocean, for it is in your connection with all things earth and water that you will find the strength to support yourself and guide others.

What can I achieve by connecting with my nature throughout June?

Four of Wands and East/Incarnation – By connecting with that part of your nature through the month of June, you can create a greater sense of feeling grounded and “at home” within yourself, pulling forth to the forefront feelings of contentment and welcome, comfort and stability.

What steps can I take this month to wholeheartedly embrace my nature?

Ace of Swords and South/Vision – For those times when you are unable to get out in nature, visualization techniques could provide you with a new method to make that connection when you are unable to do so physically.

DECK USED: OUT OF HAND TAROT AND A VOICE FROM THE EARTH CARDS

#DiscordTarotholicsJun2023 Challenge Prompt
Question for June 1 : Dare Day – What have you been hesitant to start that today’s the day to begin?

Out of Hand Tarot - Three of Pentacles, Nine of Swords, Ace of Swords, The SunReading Summary: It’s time to stop worrying that others that work with you will resent you for asking them to pull more of their weight so that things can be more balanced (Nine of Swords atop Three of Pentacles). You need to communicate more clearly what you need from them (Ace of Swords), and as a result, you’ll have greater success in the long run (The Sun).

Take Away: It can be hard to ask for help sometimes when you feel  like you’re being an imposition, but remember that they benefit from the things you do just as much as you do, so they need to put in their part of the work as well.  Don’t allow yourself to drown out of anxiety or fear of asking for the help you need.  When you all work together and communication is open between you?  Everything runs much more smoothly and life is a hell of a lot more enjoyable.

DECK USED: OUT OF HAND TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I made myself go back to work even though I didn’t want to, in an effort to try and get some time with Gideon this evening after my work is done… I hope.

Gideon’s Challenge

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IMG_2220The Slow Crawl

Summer heat comes
and I’m not ready
to deal
with the dripping
of sweat
and cling
of cotton cloth
to skin gone wet
with the exertion
of simply
breathing in
stale air
as windows stay closed
and the AC hums

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