Intimate Moments
Little kisses
scatter
over skin
in light brushes
that tingle
and sometimes
sting
as you awaken
sensations
gone quiet
until
warm breath
and soft touches
slowly
drive sanity
far away
Author: Twist the Leaf
Savoring Small Joys
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Three of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of heartache, hurt, grief, and emotional pain.
What draws my eye in this card’s imagery is (not surprisingly) the two swans in flight at the bottom of the card that are tethered to each other.
What I see here is a message about savoring the moment… each moment, instead of allowing setbacks to hold you back from experiencing any joy at all.
The freedom of flight is possible, even when tethered. It might not be as great as when you are free of leash and without ties… but that doesn’t mean it has to be so disappointing that you don’t try at all and stop looking for little joys that make the experience still worthwhile.
DECK USED: TAROT OF THE CELTIC FAIRIES
Housekeeper day! And I now have a clean kitchen and clean bathroom.
Gideon’s Challenge
Perfection
Time is precious
and sweet
when spent
by your side
even
in times
when the cold air
whips around
and sharp little
snowflakes
sting against
the skin
because with you
everything
is perfect
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Don’t Waste It
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Prince of Roses (Knight of Wands), which is traditionally a representation of a projective beta energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s passions, drive, willpower, and determination. This often translates into themes that have to do with going after one’s passions with a “all systems go” mentality, and diving headlong into those things that kindle one’s “inner spark”.
The Knight of Wands is often considered a mover and a shaker. There is so much energy bounding forward, eager and ready to dive into any passion set before them.
Showing up today, this card is a reminder that you have this energy within you as well. It’s short lived, though, just like the rose in the figure’s hand on the card. Once set loose to fly, it will only last so long. Make sure you don’t waste a single moment of it, so that when the time comes to recharge? You’re happy with the progress you’ve made.
DECK USED: ENCHANTED LOVE TAROT
#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge Prompt
Question for February 23rd: Where in life is curiosity seeking your attention?
Reading Summary: Explore themes stability (King of Pentacles) and new ways of obtaining that security that you desire (Knight of Cups), but remember that if you move too slow and wait too long (Page of Pentacles), it might end up less fun than you thought and more responsibility than you’re ready for (The Emperor).
Take Away: Strike while the iron is hot. Those things you want most like stability and security are within your reach if you’re ready to actively explore the opportunities that are arising.
Just make sure if you move too slowly you might miss out on the fun parts and be stuck with just another responsibility that needs tending to. Don’t let that happen.
DECK USED: GOLDEN AGE OF ROMANCE COMICS TAROT
@Lionharts #TheFebruaryTarot Queen of Cups Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 23rd and 24th
What dreams should I follow that I have not taken action on?
The Hermit and Serpent – You crave alone time, and yet you know that at the time being it is not healthy for you and can be dangerous instead of healing. Especially if you’re not careful with how you spend it and where. This doesn’t mean that you need to set the idea of alone time aside, but that you need to take care in how you indulge in it.
What bigger goal should I still aim to achieve moving forward?
Align and Ace of Gems – It can be hard to take advantage of new opportunities that come your way when you constantly feel like your plate is already full. You need to continue working towards finding a balance between responsibility and allowing others to help, so that you can provide yourself space for those opportunities when they arise.
DECK USED: ENCHANTED LOVE TAROT AND ANATOMY OF A WITCH ORACLE
I made myself go home after getting Ms B settled once back from the hospital instead of sticking around and hovering.
Gideon’s Challenge
Little Slivers
For a moment
I am left
fascinated
as snowflakes
turn to
little slivers
of ice
that gather
together
into powder
and coat
the world
one minuscule
bit and piece
at a time
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
The Hard Way
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Hierophant card, which is traditionally a representation of the teachers of tradition. This involves organizations like churches and those that work there like priests, ministers, etc as well as wise women and wise men, spiritual guides, grandparents teaching family traditions, deans or principles that teach school traditions, etc.
What catches my attention in the imagery of today’s card is that it almost looks like the monk is helping to hold up the man at his side. I’m sure it’s unintentional, but that is what it looks like to me today.
This makes the card feel like it’s saying that sometimes you have to learn things the hard way… and that’s okay.
DECK USED: VICTORIAN ROMANCE TAROT
#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for February 22nd:What is love?
Love gives us a whole roller coaster of emotions. Note that, even in the Doubt and Indecision card that the figures are still holding hands.
Sometimes we can’t all be on the same page all the time, and sometimes everything is wine and roses. Love is when we stick with others through it all (The Lady Who Waits)… the good and the bad (contrast between the Doubt and Indecision card and the Joy and Jubilation card).
They call the beginning of a relationship “the honeymoon phase” for a reason. But in love? Not everything can be good and happy all the time. These cards indicate that love is about the good and the bad, and being together through it all instead of letting go and walking away.
DECK USED: AMOR ET PSYCHE ORACLE
@the_mystic_star February Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 22nd and 24th
How can I more clearly convey my love to others?
Five of Cups and Page of Wands – Put away your pessimism and negativity so that they can better enjoy their time with you and get to know you better.
How do I receive love from others?
The Hanged Man Rx and Knight of Cups – Sometimes other peoples love languages don’t match up with yours and you find it confusing. Don’t expect others to always communicate in your love language. It doesn’t make their love any less for being communicated differently.
How can I more clearly receive love from others?
Eight of Wands and The Magician – Just accept what they have to offer and see it for what it is. Love.
DECK USED: VICTORIAN ROMANCE TAROT
This is catch-up post, and I cannot remember what I might have done as a self-kindness for the day.
Twisting the Leaf 