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Tarotholics Challenge Dec 25 & 26

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#DiscordTarotholicsDec2023 Challenge
Questions for December 25th and 26th

Tarotholics Challege Lenormand Reading with Nöel's X-mas Lenormand

Where should you direct your focus this week to develop healthier boundaries?

Birds and Tower – Watch out for those around you using gossip and persuasion to circumvent your boundaries and limits. Don’t let their chatter distract you.

What do you need to focus on for self-care for this full moon?

Ship and Rider – Don’t let stagnancy seep in and settle into your bones, even while you’re away from home this week. You need a certain amount of movement to keep yourself healthy and happy, even if what you’d rather do is wallow.

DECK USED: NÖEL’S X-MAS LENORMAND

Gideon’s Challenge

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The White Stuff

No snow this year
the weatherman says
and the forests
stay lush and green
as evergreen trees stand
fronds of fern sway
and the moss
continues to cling
No ice on the rocks
no white fluff
the water
continues to flow
and you have to head east
to mountain peaks
if you want to play
in the snow

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

🌕 Full Moon in Cancer – December 2023

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Later today 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 full moon spread is provided by Seeds of Shakti.

Cancer Full Moon Tarot Reading with the XMas Elf Tarot

What medicine does the Cancer Full Moon offer?

The Empress – The Cancer Full Moon is offering you an opportunity for self-care and to guide things in a healthy direction that can foster positive growth.

How can I drop into my heart space to hear my true-SELF?

King of Wands – Stay anchored in those things that inspire you. You can lead yourself and others forward into the future through inspiration just as easily as through obligation.

How can I heal wounds that are being illuminated for me, in particular ones connected to my kindred circle?

Two of Pentacles – Return to balance. Throughout the holiday season you have been overtaxed and laser focused on your business and cranking out orders. To heal from this time of neglect to both yourself and your kindred circle, you need to now focus on returning your life and your focus back into balance.

How can I hold space for self-love to thrive, so that I feel nurtured?

Three of Cups – Instead of focusing on responsibility and obligation, use this after-rush time to cut loose and have some fun with others.

In what aspect of my life do I need to be kinder to myself?

The Emperor – It’s not easy being the one that everyone looks to and depends on. It’s not easy being the one making hard choices for the benefit of others. It’s okay to need to take a break and let others deal with things themselves for a bit.

Full Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

Ten of Pentacles – Savor this time that is stable and financially secure enough to allow you to spend time with others and they with you.

DECK USED: XMAS ELF TAROT

Gideon’s Challenge

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Warm WelcomeThe Warm Welcome

Sanctuary sought
and given easily
with the warm
glow of lights
and a beautiful
Christmas wreath
The door opens wide
with a smile
there to greet
as the nip of cold
is forgotten
once within
the indoor heat
while hugs are given
and kisses received
and winter break begins
… I’m so relieved

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

Finding the Positive for December 22 – 24

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These Card of the Day readings are a mental health exercise (suggested by my shrink) used to help counterbalance my natural tendency toward pessimism, negative inner narratives, and depression. The request posed to the cards is, “A positive message to carry with me throughout my day and foster perspective.”

Pixie's Whisper Tarot Christmas Edition, Winter Magick Tarot, Yuletide Tarot, and Christmas Affirmation Cards

December 22

Today’s meditation was skipped.

Knight of Swords – “Just because you can’t find your happiness today doesn’t mean that you never will.” Don’t run yourself ragged charging after those things you want without strategy and forethought to guide you. Instant gratification often means settling for something less-than.  Remember that a little strategy and patience can go a long way towards achieving true treasure instead of ending up with a handful of cheap trash.

DECK USED: PIXIE’S WHISPER TAROT CHRISTMAS EDITION AND CHRISTMAS AFFIRMATION CARDS

December 23

Today’s meditation was skipped.

Seven of Wands – “We can take today one small thing at a time.” Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Not everything has to be tackled at once, and not every battle needs your attention in this moment.  Take a step back from the fray and take a breath. Pick apart what needs done and do it one thing at a time instead of charging in with both barrels blazing to do it all at once.

DECK USED: WINTER MAGICK TAROT AND CHRISTMAS AFFIRMATION CARDS

December 24

Today’s meditation was skipped.

King of Swords – “You deserve to celebrate your victories rather than immediately moving your goalposts.”  You put a lot of thought, work, self-education, research, and energy into getting to where you are and accomplishing all you have done. Don’t disregard these accomplishments as insignificant. They are huge… and worth celebrating before you go pushing to continue on marching forward and achieve even more.

DECK USED: YULETIDE TAROT AND CHRISTMAS AFFIRMATION CARDS

Tarotholics Challenge Dec Spread 4

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#DiscordTarotholicsDec2023 Challenge Spread 4

Tarotholics Challenge Oracle Reading with the Yule Oracle

Where do you need to practice more tolerance with others?

Holiday Cookies – Turn your focus towards working on preserving those relationships closest to you. You’ve been so worn out, stressed, and dealing with a lot of pain. It makes you a bit snippy with others, and they feel those little snips and snipes… sometimes deeply.  Be aware of this, and work on treating them with more kindness and understanding.

How can you foster more tolerance within your heart?

Ornament – Keep your focus on how you want things to be or become, instead of how they are. What healthy and happy future do you want to develop going forward? By keeping your focus here, it allows you to work towards that goal instead of getting caught up in the discomfort or misery of the moment and reacting badly to it.

Where do you need to step up with your self-care over the holidays?

Sparklers – Take care with how much you put on your plate, even when feeling inspired. The more you pile on during this time at the end of your holiday rush, the more weight you will have to bear later on. Give yourself a break and write down your inspirations instead of acting on them immediately.

What do you need to focus on to keep your holiday cheer intact?

Cinnamon – Focus on the abundance of love and support that you have around you. Warm feelings and warm hearts will allow you to see the positive and give you that boost of holiday cheer you’re finally getting a bit of time to savor.

How can you best respond to those that try to “stir the pot” this holiday?

Tinsel – Instead of reacting outright to this “stir the pot” behavior that they’re exhibiting, use your ability to suss out and understand different perspectives to examine why they behave as they do.

How can you express your emotions with more love and kindness?

Poinsettia – View the holidays and this down time with others as a way to explore all the ways in which you are fortunate and all the things you have to be grateful for.

DECK USED: YULE ORACLE