Two Hours Sleep
Knotted and tangled
bent but not broken
the well
has run dry
and so little energy
is left
that to function
is almost
too much
to ask
and all I want
is just a few hours
of quiet
for a nap
I cannot have
Author: Twist the Leaf
Stick a Fork In Me
Today’s meditation was skipped (again).
Today’s draw is the Ten of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of painful endings, closure, the end of a harsh and difficult journey, and in some instances, severe injury.
No blood (red drape aside)… he’s just done. He’s done. As in “stick a fork in me, I’m done” except in this case it’s swords.
This is the second day in a row I’ve pulled the Ten of Swords for my card of the day, and as a budding stalker in my life, this card asks… suggests… perhaps even demands that we examine those places in our lives where we are pushing ourselves too hard. Root them out, and accept that it’s time to take a break in those areas.
(This message is then conveniently reinforced by the fact that when I was putting this card back into the deck, the Four of Swords fell out, which is all about rest, recuperation, and recovery.)
DECK USED: AUTUMN MISS TAROT
#DiscordTarotholicsSep2022 Challenge Prompt
Question for September 19th and 20th
What lessons can Libra season (begins on the 22nd) teach you this year?
Deal with moments of misfortune (Wheel of Fortune) “like a boss” (King of Swords),and you will come out the other side happy with the results (The Sun).
Stop – Jaguar and Hummingbird – Crowding yourself in and limiting your potential. Your growth and the connection you share with the world around you and all that is within it is being smothered by your self-neglect and destructive tendencies.
Start – Raven’s Dream – You have a great deal of potential to explore within yourself, and can sore if you allow yourself the room to spread your wings. Only when you give yourself the room to grow can you fully stretch into that space and connect with the growth eager to be activated within you.
Continue – Bear and Raven – Continue to seek to understand yourself better and explore those deeper parts of yourself. Continue to cut loose the chaff in your life and clear away that which no longer works for you by getting in touch with yourself and the truths held deep within you about who you are and who you want to become.
DECK USED: UNTAMED MYSTERY TAROT ILLUSION EDITION AND MESSENGER CARDS
The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for September 19th thru 22nd
How do I choose hope over fear?
Ace of Pentacles– By seizing opportunities when they arise, you will always be able to choose hope over fear, for pursuing one’s dreams and being open to opportunity is one of the greatest demonstrations of hope thriving within us all.
How can I put myself first?
Two of Swords – Putting yourself first is a conscious choice and takes decisive action. When you dither on it, you fall to the default of self-neglect.
Can I accept myself – even my faults?
Page of Cups – Find joy and take pleasure in your imagination and curiosity. In doing so you will find acceptance of all parts of who you are. Just remember this is a learning process for you.
Do I feel I deserve…
Love – The Devil Rx – Not of the healthy variety.
Compassion – Eight of Cups – Clearly not. You expect people to turn their backs and walk away.
Empathy – The Hierophant – No. Instead you expect to need to teach others this quality, usually by example.
Take Away – Honestly? I’m a self-destructive pessimist with an aggressive negative inner narrative. I almost always expect the worst when it comes to what I might receive from others in these areas… and then am pleasantly surprised (and sometimes also confused) when I get something good instead.
DECK USED: AUTUMN MISS TAROT AND BAD GIRL TAROT
I took the card’s advice and only did easy stuff today instead of pushing to get the harder things done. I was just too tired.
Gideon’s Challenge
The Ache for You
I reach for you
with delicate tendrils
of energy
that are tentative
and needy
for your presence
and your touch
to soothe away
the rawness
and the ache
at the center
of my soul
so that I can
breathe
more easily
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Coffee Cup Lenormand Reading
What do you have a good grip on?
Clover and Stars – You have a good handle on your success and progress, and you have your eye on the prize. Between determination and a large dose of positive expectations, you have this well in hand.
What should you fill up on?
Dog and Ring – Make sure that those you hold near and dear know just how much you cherish them and just how important they are to you, and that you take the time to truly enjoy and “fill up on” their love as well.
What is sitting that needs to be poured out?
Whip and Cross – There are things from your past that continue to pollute your present. Wounds that need poured out and released, let go of and set free. It can be hard to get to that point, but each day can be a step closer to getting there.
DECK USED: EASTERN INK LENORMAND
The Silent Pause
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Ten of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of painful endings, closure, the end of a harsh and difficult journey, and in some instances, severe injury.
The blue ribbon in this card’s imagery ties all the swords together as united and speaks to me of the calm that comes after a storm. Those silent moments where it seems it is not just silent, but as if there is a vacuum of space and time, for just a moment, where the world stands still and sound does not exist.
In this moment, you have a chance to pause, take a breath, and reorient yourself. Sometimes, though, we waste that chance, and then when movement and sound returns we are sent careening off kilter.
Today’s card is a reminder of that pause. That gift of a silent and still moment after chaos in which to ground and gain our footing. It encourages us to not waste that moment by fussing, dithering, rehashing, or retreating. Use it instead to find a moment of peace, and soak that peace in so that it can steady us for when the world starts moving again.
DECK USED: I NAIBI DI GIOVANNI VACCHETTA IL MENEGHELLO EDIZIONI
OwlandBonesTarot’s #BothSidesOfTheTarot Prompt
Questions for September 19th and 20th
What holds you captive?
The Lovers – There is a constant tug-of-war within you between your self-destructive tendencies and your efforts to turn over a new leaf and treat yourself better. You feel that this tug of war often holds me back from being to see with clarity and making the best choices I could.
Where do you feel free?
Ace of Swords – You are a free thinker and like to form your own opinions. This doesn’t mean that you disagree with others at every turn, but rather that you want to listen and understand, and then make up your own mind.
Finding Balance Between the Two – You need to cut yourself a little slack and accept that you’re doing the best you can (Fameio). Understand that your journey in this life is not a race. Things move at their own pace, and take as long as they take (Astrologia).
Where have you been playing it safe?
Death Rx – You have been pushing back pretty hard against change this year. Yes, change is uncomfortable, but pushing back against it just delays the inevitable.
Where could you be more bold?
King of Cups – Push for more time with Gideon instead. It will do you both good.
Finding Balance Between the Two – You can kill two birds with one stone (Zintilomo) by spending time talking with Gideon about the changes taking place in your life and how you feel about them (Rhetorica).
DECK USED: DANTE TAROT AND MANTEGNA TAROT
Mr Lionhart’s #TheSeptemberTarot Between Dusk & Dawn Prompt
Questions for September 19th thru 21st – CREATE
What have I created for myself the last few months?
Eight of Cups – You have successfully moved away from depression and practices that were allowing it to keep a hold on you well past the spring.
What am I currently creating for myself?
Ten of Swords – You are creating space for a moment’s pause before the next journey begins.
What should I be mindful of?
King of Cups atop The Sun – Be mindful that your happiness resides in Gideon. Spending more time with him makes your life better.
What is something I should create for myself between now and the end of 2022?
Three of Swords atop Three of Cups – Foster connections willing to be there through thick and thin, and work on strengthening them through time spent together and enjoyed by all.
DECK USED: I NAIBI DI GIOVANNI VACCHETTA IL MENEGHELLO EDIZIONI
I took a nap. I mean, it’s a huge orders day but I just couldn’t think straight so I napped for a bit and feel much better.
Gideon’s Challenge
Cloud Watching
Lie down with me
in the lush green
and feel
as the breeze
kisses our skin
and the clouds
drift by
fluffy and soft
and a bit heavy
with the promise
of raindrops
that will drench
us both
together
