Author: Twist the Leaf

Make the Unusual Usual

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Maxwell's Rainbow Tarot - King of WandsToday’s draw is the King of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of a projective alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s passions, drive, willpower, determination, or inner spark.

You inspire others with your drive and your determination to do what you love rather than bending to the demands that say otherwise.

It’s okay to be a unique individual.  Create an environment where the unusual is the norm, and show others what we are all really capable of when you put your mind and willpower into the cause.

DECK USED: MAXWELL’S RAINBOW TAROT

The Rainbow Moonscape #VennoxesTarotChallenge Prompt
Questions for August 29th thru 31st

Infinite Wisdom of the Chakras OracleWhat is my current state of luck?

The Dancer atop Crown Chakra – Your current state of luck is constantly changing and in flux. Luck is a matter of give and take, of perspective, and of a willingness to allow the energy of life to flow as it works to find balance. By tapping into this flow the process becomes a dance rather than a trial.

What do I need to let go of?

Dawn – You need to let go of self blame concerning the inconsistency in your energies when it comes D/s and your libido. Allow yourself to just accept what’s what. Nobody is “on” all the time.

What do I need to protect and preserve?

Bear – Yourself. Instead of worrying so much about everyone else all of the time, remember that you also need to be protected and cherished.

DECK USED: INFINITE WISDOM OF THE CHAKRAS ORACLE

Mr Lionhart’s #TheAugustTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for August 30th and 31st

Maxwell's Rainbow Tarot - The Magician, The High Priestess, Ten of Pentacles, Eight of Pentacles, Page of PentaclesWhere have I seen a lot of growth in my spiritual journey throughout August?

The Magician and The High Priestess – You’ve shown a good deal of progress in doing more of what’s needed for you instead of allowing yourself to be pressured by obligation. This has allowed you to reconnect more strongly with your intuition as a result.

I now give closure to this journey as I begin my next journey knowing that:

You are beginning to realize a better stability for yourself and others (Ten of Pentacles) that you have been working towards for a long time (Eight of Pentacles). There is still more to do and further to go, but you are learning to take your time and not rush so much (Page of Pentacles).

DECK USED: MAXWELL’S RAINBOW TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

After I got home this evening I took a little time after my shower to lie naked on the bed with my legs up the wall and just let myself settle and cool off.

Gideon’s Challenge

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IMG_2404Missing You

I need you
like lungs need air
and when you
are not there
I ache
for your return
as the ins and outs
of the heart begin
to feel the burn
like holding my breath
and the ache comes
as I do this
to myself
even when

I don’t want to

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

Staying Open to Better Things

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Animals Divine Tarot - Eight of SwordsToday’s draw is the Eight of Swords (The Condor), which is traditionally a representation of self-imposed limitations, closed mindedness, inflexibility, and restrictive thinking.

I read the description of this card today out of curiosity, and it spoke of the condors being stuck in this land of fallen soldiers and dropped swords.  It spoke of being unable to look -beyond- the land they’ve claimed and become familiar with.

The message in today’s card is about paying attention to old habits and making sure that you aren’t getting stuck in patterns that aren’t as efficient or helpful as other methods might be.

There’s a lot to be said for the familiar, but sometimes there’s a better way waiting to be discovered if you’re willing to look beyond what’s right in front of you.

DECK USED:  ANIMALS DIVINE TAROT (trimmed naked)

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions for August 29th and 30th

The Language of Flowers & Trees OracleWhere do I need to foster more joy and happiness in life?

Gladiolus atop Pine – You need to be more receptive to finding peace. That means getting out in nature more and hiking among the trees, rather than staying inside all the time or overwhelming yourself with so much to do that you have no time to take care of yourself.

How can I encourage that joy to flourish in my future?

Yarrow and Aspen – Be open and honest with yourself and others about your needs. Only through connecting with your needs and being open to fulfilling them can you not just survive, but actually thrive.

DECK USED: THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS & TREES ORACLE

Mr Lionhart’s #TheAugustTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for August 28th and 29th

Animals Divine TarotWhat has my journey through the wild unknown taught me?

Four of Pentacles atop Ten of Pentacles, Ten of Swords – There’s a lot of hard work in achieving stability, and a lot of pain and sacrifice goes into the process. When you get to a place where you can take a breath, be sure to look back and appreciate these things instead of forgetting them completely.

How can I build upon this journey moving forward?

King of Pentacles, Ace of Pentacles, and Ten of Cups – Remember that sometimes when you reach the end of the road, that means it’s time to start again and perhaps focus a bit more on what will make you happy instead of what you feel is your responsibility or obligation.

DECK USED: ANIMALS DIVINE TAROT (trimmed naked)

Daily Self Kindness

Even though it was and orders day, I dawdled in bed for a bit first.

You Get What You Give

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Today’s meditation was twelve minutes long, and was spent in quiet solitude with a focus on my breathing. Today I also did the piriformis stretches during the meditation, but I went easy on myself instead of pushing.

FFVII Tarot - JusticeToday’s draw is the Justice card, which is traditionally a representation of cause and effect, repercussions and consequences, give and take, and can often indicate the law or legal system.

You get what you give.

Give your body the rest it needs, and it will recover more quickly as a result.  If you push too hard, it’ll just get worse.

You’re in the last stretch of time where you have space to breathe before the holiday rush starts.  Don’t waste it pushing yourself in to too much when you don’t have to or you’ll be left paying the consequences.

DECK USED:  FFVII TAROT

The Rainbow Moonscape #VennoxesTarotChallenge Prompt
Question for August 28th: What’s my next step in honing my divinatory skills?

Tyrian Tarot - The Devil, The Hermit, Two of PentaclesReading Summary: Work at balancing (Two of Pentacles) your constant urge for “more” in all things (The Devil) with the need to sit in stillness and self reflection (The Hermit).

Take Away: Stop pushing so damned hard and stand still for a moment. In order to advance in your practice, you need to ease up on harmful external habits and pressures, and instead take the time to focus inward.  Get to know more aspects of yourself, and delve deeper.

DECK USED: TYRIAN TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic for August 28th: Do Spread #4

FFVII Tarot - Seven of Cups, Eight of Coins, Queen of Wands, Five of CoinsSeeds Sown – What seeds for my spiritual growth planted in the Spring have flourished and grown strong?

Queen of Wands – In the spring you were struggling with your enthusiasm in the face of depression’s weight pushing down upon you. Now that the depression is lifted you are once again feeling inspired and enjoying sharing that inspiration with others so that they can become inspired as well.

The Chaff – What seeds have not flourished and need to be let go to encourage healthy growth in other areas?

Seven of Cups atop Eight of Coins – For your own good, you need to let go of the idea that you can’t put yourself first. Having a lot of responsibilities because you have honed your abilities into a place of skill and expertise does not mean neglecting yourself in the process. If this means that you have to pick and choose which responsibilities you fulfill and which you have to let go, then so be it.

The Harvest – How can I best prepare now to reap the benefits of a positive and healthy harvest in the Fall?

Five of Coins – Keep in mind that most of the scarcity issues that you deal with are not based in the physical world, but reside in your head.

DECK USED: FFVII TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I had a very lazy and relaxing afternoon that included cuddling with Luna on the bed and relaxing with my feet up on the wall for a bit.

Gideon’s Challenge

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IMG_3170The Wandering Mind

I think of you
while lying here
back cooled
by concrete
skin shaded
by overhang
and clouds
meandering by
at a slow pace
that makes the world
feel lazy
and languid

I think of you

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)

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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?

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with the Old School Tarot and Jester Lenormand

Earth – The Empress atop Ace of Cups – Be gentle with yourself as new emotions rise up. You don’t have to beat yourself up about it, but you do need to watch how these emotions might influence your actions, and whether or not you’re giving yourself the nurturing energy you need to work through them. Self-medicating is not your friend, but rather it’s a self-destructive urge.

Air – Judgement – Make sure you’re staying focused on the big picture, and not bearing down into becoming hyper-focused on one thing. Keep an open mind in your inner narrative, as there’s no need to be judgmental with yourself or others.

Water – Capricorn Rx – Take care not to be selfish or self-centered this week. You may have a tendency to lean into these themes right now, and you need to make sure that (as the Air position in this reading recommends) you stay focus on the big picture. That includes how you are affecting others.

Fire – Page of Pentacles – Revisiting the tried and true with a new outlook would be an excellent pursuit for you in the days ahead.  It’s time to start prepping for the holiday rush to come. Look at some of those menial tasks and re-invest in them this week.

Waning – Birds and Tree – It will be helpful to you to step away from the fanciful and the spiritual a bit this week.  You need to connect and lean into the practical instead.

Waxing – Lily and Crossroads – Again we see a call for practicality as decision making becomes a theme to focus on this week.  Not so much those split moment decisions, but some of the larger and far more important ones that build over time and require some depth of thought to work through.

Take Away – Make sure you are focusing on the big picture and the practical decisions that need to be dealt with this week.  Don’t put them off until later.  They’re a long time coming and now’s the time.  Don’t be selfish, but instead lean into your desire to see things from multiple perspectives before finalizing anything major.

DECKS USED: OLD SCHOOL TAROT AND JESTER LENORMAND