Trust
You spark a fire
in my blood
and a longing
in my core
that shines
so brightly
that there is
no choice
but to open wide
and let you see
the most
vulnerable
parts of me
for they
are yours
Author: Twist the Leaf
📆 Transitioning from March to April
Here and Now I Exist – Who you are now, in your entirety.
Eight of Swords atop The World Rx – You’re too busy trying to play blind that you’ve strayed off-path a bit. Too much dawdling and fucking around when there are better outlets available to put your energy into.
The Slough – What is to be left in the past as you move forward.
Ace of Wands ½ Turned – Your inspiration is going to end up left in the past if you don’t get on the ball about things soon.
What Lies Ahead – An ideal state or ideal self you are seeking at this time.
Four of Swords – It’s okay to want to enjoy your time at home. But, that means celebrate what you have to come home to, not wallow in it to the point you shut out the world. Stop hiding.
Limitations – Negative influences, opposition, or ill will.
Eight of Cups – Your desire to retreat from the world is high right now… and extremely unhealthy for you.
The Boon – Positive influences, higher guidance, or divine intervention.
Nine of Cups – Play the gratitude game and allow it to help in lifting you up. Gratitude is one of the positive tools at your disposal to help you combating the negative inner narrative and self destructive tendencies. Use it.
The Wound – An unpleasant past experience or event that is ripe for some support and healing.
The Hermit atop Page of Swords – Take some time to reflect on times when you have been too impulsive. Reach out and connect with these past lessons to assist you in avoiding repeating them.
Nostalgia – A positive past experience or event to acknowledge, reflect upon, and enjoy.
Five of Wands – Not all conflict is bad. Reflect upon those times when conflict has made things better in the long run for yourself and others.
A Warning – Something coming that can be prevented or overcome.
Six of Swords – Don’t allow your reluctance to move and change cause you to become stagnant in an unhealthy situation.
Empowerment – A future opportunity to work toward.
King of Pentacles Rx atop The Tower – Destructive chaos at the bedrock under your feet does not sound like an opportunity, and yet the fact is that it is, and the challenge is that you need to try and see it that way.
DECKS USED: PURPLE CAT TAROT
Self Appreciation
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Ten of Pentacles, which is a representation of accomplishment and stability in the area of one’s finances, resources, health, home, and manifestations. It’s about having surpassed satiation and comfort, and moved on to “spreading the wealth” to make that stability not just one that is steady beneath your feet, but also the feet of others that stand with you.
Don’t take for granted how much you do for others. It’s not nothing, nor is it minuscule. You do a -lot- for others, and when you are unwilling to acknowledge your part in things and the sacrifices you make… others are encouraged to ignore them as well and take them for granted.
Appreciate yourself and all that you do… and others will as well.
DECK USED: STUDENT TAROT No.6
#DiscordTarotholicsMar2023 Challenge Prompt
Topic for March 31st: Grab a spread of your choice you’re curious about… and give it a go!
Subject: My discontent with the newly constructed building across the alley.
What’s the basis of your discontent?
The Tower – You feel that the construction of the building behind your place has changed not just your view, but everything about the experience of where you live… and you definitely weren’t ready for it. You are not finding the changes and adjustments comfortable or pleasant.
What has caused this discontent?
Two of Swords and Queen of Pentacles – At the beginning of the construction, you made a difficult choice to do the “wait and see” thing instead of bailing ship and moving immediately. This is set you up to foster a mentality of sticking around and making it work, even if you don’t really like the end results.
What factors are contributing to you discontent?
Three of Swords and Six of Cups – You like the history of living where are you do. It brings you comfort to have the stability over time that you have developed here. You are just disappointed in the new view out your windows, and the change they present, including lack of trees, changes in the light, and other subtle changes that add up overtime. Not having any green out there to fasten your gaze on has pierced your heart and makes you feel adrift.
External factors affected by this discontent.
Queen of Wands Rx and Six of Wands – These feelings of discontent make it more difficult to foster motivation within yourself. You are seeking inspiration from others now more often than before, and less so from what lies beyond your home.
Possible outcomes if you ignore your discontent?
Page of Pentacles and Five of Pentacles Rx – You will continue to find increasing value in (and assistance from) others, but it’s going to be a slow road getting to a place where everything feels right and balanced again.
What area (in regards to the subject) needs your focus the most?
The Sun – Lean hard into positivity and optimism. Ignoring the bad shit (in this particular case) will benefit you far more than examining it. Get out in nature more for your fun. Just because the view doesn’t inspire you to step outside doesn’t mean you don’t need the fresh air.
An important piece of advice in regards to the subject.
The Emperor – You are in control and you always have choices, even when maybe you don’t like the choices available. Do what you know is best for both yourself and others, instead of sinking into selfishness and thinking only of yourself.
Internal factors affected by this situation.
Nine of Pentacles Rx – When you spend too much time, thinking about the situation and your unhappiness with it, you end up feeling “less than” and powerless, and in your mind your accomplishments are diminished.
Outcome; what happens if you interfere?
The Fool – You’ll find a new way to lift yourself up. It wouldn’t be the end of the world, but would absolutely involve starting over from scratch.
Negative possible outcome if you do nothing.
Left Side – You could very well end up making a choice that leaves you continually disappointed, stagnant, and disconnected from your inner spark, so that you feel like you’re going nowhere… and in truth aren’t going anywhere fast.
Positive possible outcome if you do nothing.
Right Side – In sinking into stability and fostering that in your life, you create happy memories for yourself and others that can stave off of feelings of scarcity.
Take Away – Everything lies in the hands of the Sun card and ensuring you don’t focus on the negative aspects of these changes. The more you focus on them, the greater your discontent will grow. Focus on the good instead and let it guide you.
DECK USED: STUDENT TAROT No.6
Gideon and I played again today. I’m enjoying our new characters and having a lot of fun with the story…. both of them actually. Although, I’m definitely craving the intimacy aspect and the drown, even if I know it’s probably not a good time for that yet.
Gideon’s Challenge
Different Worlds
“It’s too cold”
she says
as we stare out
from the shore
her gaze on
the water
and mine
on the sky
and I agree
it’s too cold
to dive in
and lose ourselves
in the
blue and gray
of somewhere else
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
So Much To See
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Knight of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of an active beta energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s finances, resources, health, home life, and the physical world. This often translates into themes that have to do with taking bold actions and making positive progress in these areas.
Look at that wide eyed stare on the elephant that our knight rides in this image. So much to see… why not move a little slower just to take it all in… right?
The message in today’s card is just that. When you move too fast, you miss out on a lot of things and a good deal of detail passes you by without notice. Instead, try slowing down and looking around a bit more. There’s more to see if you are willing to open your eyes and look a little closer.
DECK USED: THE TEDDY BEAR TAROT
@lucet.in.aurora.tarot’s #lucetinauroraMaartTarotChallenge Prompt
Prompt for March 29th: Props you love to use in your tarot readings.
I use forest detritus, crystals and stones, sigils, and other items in my readings, to communicate themes and direct energy. The detritus rotates out from season to season as I bring things back to the forest to return them to the earth and pick up new things to take their place.
The collection of other items I use is a constantly growing and changing collection that primarily lives on my spellwork table. Sometimes neatly organized… and at other times a chaotic mess, as you see here.
@Lionharts #TheMarchTarot Wander Lust Challenge Prompt
Question for March 29th: What can I lovingly embrace moving forward?
The Hierophant and Knight of Swords – Impulsivity is the death of tradition. Work on balancing your need for a rooted path with your more impulsive desires. Such balance will allow you to pounce when ambition calls for it without damaging the long held traditions that are important to you.
Nine of Pentacles atop The Devil Rx – Use mindful gratitude to combat your addictions when they begin to become destructive and unhealthy.
Take Away – These are both about your spending, and making sure that you balance your finances in a way that allows you to buy the supplies you need for your business and pay your bills, as well as spend on the things that you want to spend on without negative repercussions.
There is a need for moderation here that you will need to embrace in order to make sure that you can be fulfilled on both sides of this coin.
DECK USED: THE TEDDY BEAR TAROT
Once again, this is another catch-up post. I know that I played with Gideon today, though, and that was fun.
Gideon’s Challenge
Don’t
Awkward moments
of confusion
feel like
helplessness
and round
my shoulders in
as I grapple
with feelings
of worthlessness
and hear whispers
of name calling
in my head
rising up
from the past
and I struggle
not to hide
away
