Sunstroke
Everybody reaches
for a taste
of the sun
never realizing
that it’s
in the shade
we find rest
and peace
for the warmth
fools us all
into thinking
that it won’t
someday
burn us all
to a crisp
Author: Twist the Leaf
Finding Rest Cartomancy Reading
The prompt for this reading came from one of my Discord servers and is as follows: “Let’s ask our divination tool of choice how we can better find rest in our lives, what we need a break from, and how we can get more of the downtime we need!“
What do I need a break from?
King of Hearts and Ten of Spades – Subdrop. Mini-death-and-rebirth moments of misery that lie at Gideon’s feet. There’s been a bit of a struggle with this lately and avoidance because of it. Maybe it’s time to try something new for a bit rather than going onward with the same.
How can I better find rest in my life?
Ace of Spades and Queen of Diamonds – Communicate your needs clearly and allow others to help in fulfilling them. You don’t have to deal with everything all on your own all the time. Let others assist you in finding the answers you need.
How can I get more of the down time I need?
Eight of Hearts and Four of Diamonds – Put down “want to” efforts and focus on only the “need to” things on your list for a while. Pressuring yourself into doing more just because you can doesn’t make it good or healthy for you.
How can I get the most benefit out of my down time?
Nine of Spades atop Two of Diamonds – Do not allow your worries and anxieties to drive you into unbalanced behaviors.
DECK USED: STANDARTE 1815 PLAYING CARDS
Giving Credit Where Due
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Nine of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of wealth and accomplishments, gratitude and comfort, and the pleasure of having done well for oneself. This is a solitary pleasure, that moment of adjustment where you are doing well but are not yet comfortable to the point you are then ready to share the wealth (which comes later on in the Ten of Pentacles).
There’s accomplishment in the imagery of this card and the depiction of a woman that knows her worth.
Sometimes, that can be really hard, yeah? Knowing your worth. It can be difficult to see past the negative self talk, struggles with self confidence, and perceived flaws to see our own worth clearly.
The message in today’s card is a reminder to take time to do just that. To put these things aside and make the effort to see yourself in an objectively positive light. Even if just for a moment or two. Take time today to look at yourself in the mirror and pick out one thing you have accomplished and are happy about. One true thing you’ve done, no matter how small, that feels of value… and tell yourself that you’re proud of yourself for that accomplishment.
CrowSister’s #DeckStudyTenTrueWords Prompt
Prompt: Distill your reading of the card to your ten truest words.
Give your worst critic
a break
and give credit generously
DECK USED:Â TAROT OF THE MOST HIGH (w/ key words trimmed off)
Lionharts’ #TheJanuaryTarot 2023 Year of Evolution Challenge Prompt
Questions for January 27th
What feelings have I ignored that I am asked to embrace right now?
Ten of Swords and Temperance – Let go of the need to rush yourself to get back to 100% when you’ve been knocked down a peg or two. Taking things slow is not just allowed, but encouraged.
In what way can embracing these feelings support my well-being?
Eight of Swords and Two of Pentacles – Taking things slow instead of rushing your times of recovery allows you to see more clearly what is needed to create balance in your life.
DECK USED: TAROT OF THE MOST HIGH (w/ keywords trimmed off)
Lots and lots of time with Gideon.
Gideon’s Challenge
Pleasure Trap
Little hammocks
drape
between branches
clinging to
bits of moss
and lichen
in an invitation
of comfort
under the shine
of a winter sun
but I wouldn’t
recommend
taking them up
on the offer
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Fun and Games
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Page of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive omega energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s emotions, relationships, creativity, and intuition. This often translates into themes that have to do with the resurfacing of old relationships, delving in to explore new creative endeavors, and the growth of one’s emotional intelligence.
In the imagery of today’s card, the fisherman is off-balance, and there’s a risk that the fish he’s caught on that fishing line is going to pull him right into the water. He might be having a good time, but there is a level of danger here.
I’ve been a little stressed over the last few days about the performance of my business over this valentine season. Sales have been very slow compared to usual at this time of year, and that brings up lots of worries and lots of imagination on what could be going wrong, and how my business could be affected long-term.
The message in today’s card is to take care not to let your emotions and imagination run away with you.
CrowSister’s #DeckStudyTenTrueWords Prompt
Prompt: Distill your reading of the card to your ten truest words.
It’s all Fun and Games
until things begin
going awry
DECK USED:Â GRANNY’S POSTCARDS TAROT
I decided to give myself a bit of a break for a few days and just do the card of the day pull instead of all the challenge questions I usually do.
Gideon’s Challenge
Waiting Welcome
A soft rug
padded and warm
lies
before the fire
with a blanket
and pillow
iced milk
and cookies
near by
to tempt you in
and bring you home
to arms
eagerly waiting
to be filled
by you
Twisting the Leaf 