The Connection
Always connected
we glide
in and out
of each other’s lives
fingertips graze
and we circle away
to come back
again in tight embrace
always together
yet apart
energy tangled
like knotted threads
even with
thousands of miles
between us
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Hierophant, 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.
The image in today’s card is very traditional Rider Waite Smith in it’s depiction, and speaks to me of priests and churches, which is not surprising at all. That said? I don’t have a whole lot of experience with priests and churches, but I usually see them as a place of community gathering and see priests as teachers of tradition. That sits well with the traditional meaning of this card.
A lot of people in the tarot community, and the world at large for that matter, have a bad taste left over from their experiences with priests and churches. Some even carry trauma from their experiences. Today’s card is encouraging us all to look at these figures a little differently. Not all priests (or holy leaders) are bad just because the group has a few bad eggs. Just as not all witches or pagans (or any other faith out there) are all good or all bad.
The message in today’s card is to challenge your first reactions to such leaders in the community. Those that are truly here to teach us tradition and how to value that which has come before are not here to abuse power but to teach. Seek out those with a true calling for that purpose rather than those that use it as a cloak to hide behind like wolves in sheep’s clothing.
#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge Prompt
Topic for February 5th: Do Spread 1
Question: Use the three cards pulled to discover what signs you should look for to tell you when it’s time to stop planning and take action.
Signs for February
Heart with a Key and Heartbroken – Getting your heart and hopes stomped on hurts, especially when you open your heart to someone in caring friendship and trust them with it. Watch for signs that that foot is coming down and move out of the way.
Signs for March
The Snake atop Palm Tree and Love Call – Sometimes your loved ones are able to see things that in the moment you can’t see clearly. Don’t discount when they try to “cast a shadow” on your perfect moments. They’re not doing it to hurt you, but to warn you of something you can’t see coming on your own.
Signs for April
Mask atop Paradise – Weed out the liar and remove their mask. When everything is feeling just right and perfect, take a closer look around you and find the person wearing a mask you might have otherwise overlooked.
@thetarotprofessor Self Love Challenge
Prompt: Do the Inner Child Spread
How does my inner child feel right now?
Two of Wands Rx – Bored and uninspired. You aren’t really doing much in the planning and development stages right now that interests your inner child or draws them into the process. Add some fun into the process and it will help them to engage a little more with what’s currently holding your focus.
What did I need but failed to receive as a child?
King of Pentacles – Stability. There was a lack of stability in your life through your childhood that caused you to push the child down in order to begin adulting far earlier than most. This lack of stability has lead to your hyper-fixation on the same in your adult life.
How does that feeling of lack or rejection affect my relationships now?
Two of Cups – It makes you picky with who you choose to connect with, as you want to make sure that they are going to be accepting of you and your eccentricities. You know that you’re a bit of an odd one, and you try to make sure those you connect with know that up front.
How can I nurture or re-parent my inner child?
Wheel of Fortune – Don’t let the ups and downs of life shut down the attention you pay to your inner child. Waiting until things are “more convenient” is hurtful and won’t work.
I played kitchen experimentation today instead of giving in and just having something simple and less healthy when my plans on what I’d thought I was making went awry.
Misty Mornings
Sweet wet air
skims against skin
as not quite raindrops
kiss surfaces
always eager
for water and wet
no matter
how damp
they already are
and misty air
mixes
with morning dew
to give us
a taste
of perfection
and renewal
These Saturday readings are (not usually) bearing in on any one thing or event in my life, as the question used is asking for a more general outlook. This is a self care exercise, and is not meant as a predictive reading… although that, too, happens on occasion.
The question is… What do I need to focus for self-care through the week ahead?
Earth – Strength – Lean into staying strong and on task this week. Allow yourself to feel empowered and use that feeling within you to influence those around you into a more positive outlook on the situation as well. You are a survivor, and you will survive anything that comes through the chord of strength that runs through you.
Air – Nine of Cups – Keep yourself uplifted by looking at all that you have accomplished. It’s okay to wallow in that sense of satisfaction and toot your own horn sometimes. It doesn’t make you egocentric or look like an ass to appreciate how far you’ve come and all you’ve accomplished.
Water – Judgment atop Ace of Coins – Make sure when you’re looking at new opportunities that you are taking into account the journey you are on with your emotional growth. Check in with that journey and your emotions before taking on anything new and make sure that it aligns with these efforts, no matter how good it might look.
Fire – Eight of Cups – Ensure that you are shedding what (and who) doesn’t serve you, rather than trying to cling to it and ending up frustrated as a result when it doesn’t follow through on what you want.
Waning – Heart and Key – Understanding and forgiveness may not be your best option in the week ahead. Being too softhearted is not the answer. Instead of letting them off the hook when situations arise, step back and allow it to sit for a time.
Waxing – Stork and Man – Oh look. J did not take the condom advice. He’s going to need some extra support this week. Don’t tell him “I told you so”. He’s going to need your support this week when the news comes in.
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Three of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of actively moving from a planning stage into action, picking a direction, and moving towards one’s goals.
The herbs in this imagery make me think of taking care of one’s health, while the estate in the background speaks of long term goals towards security and stability.
The message here is about working towards your goals and the journey that takes you there. It is a reminder that you cannot focus solely upon the future and where you want to go. Instead, you need to focus on the journey and upon taking care of yourself so that you can continue to move forward in the direction you wish to go.
If you don’t take care of yourself, how can you possibly manage to make it all the way to your goal?
@thetarotprofessor Self Love Challenge Prompt
Question: How can I show myself love today?
Chewy Nougat – Practice patience with yourself. It’s okay to relax and not worry about being productive. It’s okay to do the things that make you happy. It’s also okay when you slip up now and then and stop doing some of the things you should (…like writing down what you do through the day so that at the end of the day you can look back and see you accomplished something instead of feeling like you did nothing). Not everything sticks all the time, just pick these things back up again when you’re ready.
Buttons atop Sundae – Transformative creativity. Spill new ideas and new inspiration into your creative spark and allow it to bloom. Have fun with your creative endeavors today, whether they be in your writing and storytelling with Gideon, or in the pretty things you make with your hands.
Sprinkles – Have some fun. Be a little extra and put a little extra into those things you enjoy.
@the_mystic_star February Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 1st thru 4th
What card symbolizes love for me?
Two of Pentacles – Finding balance means that you have made room in your life not just for your responsibilities and those things that you have to do, but you have carved out space to spend quality time with your loved ones as well.
What message do I receive from love?
The Empress atop Six of Pentacles Rx – Don’t waste your time and energy giving to those that don’t give back in turn. Your loved ones deserve that energy and time far more.
How does this message impact my life right now?
Three of Swords – It encourages you to look at your disappointment in others more closely, and cut from your life those that are undeserving.
How can I incorporate this message into my life?
Four of Cups – Take a pause before accepting new friendships into your life to make sure that they will be genuine and reciprocal. As previously mentioned in the cards, not everybody is deserving of your time and attention.
I had J go get Wendy’s today instead of fussing over making something for dinner when I really wasn’t inspired to cook, and neither was anyone else.
A Quiet Moment
Shadows and light
dance together
in shades of green
and earthen hues
movement
in the sway
of fronds
and quiet flutter
of bird wings
among leaves
and sweet scents
swirl through
the senses
as time
stands still
Twisting the Leaf 