Eagerness
Clouds fill the sky
returning the world
to the familiar hues
of blue, gray and green
and lips spread
into a wide smile
as rainfall approaches
eager to return
cold and wet
to a land tired
of being baked
under the sun
Today’s meditation was Today’s meditation was a ten minute Daily Calm session from the @Calm app.
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.
Today’s draw is the Nine of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of boundaries, defensive maneuvers, and protection of what you hold dear.
The Nine of Wands has then been combined with the Movement card from The Nourished Heart Oracle, which says, “I moved my body for pleasure, not for punishment.”
I would venture to guess that there is at least 20% of humanity that enjoys exercising. I am, unfortunately, not one of those 20% of the population. Don’t get me wrong, I used to be. Hiking, biking, trail running, weights, swimming… I loved all of else things and more.
Over time, though, pain has worn me down. All of these activities heighten my pain, and require more recovery time than before. I’m not talking the soreness of being out of shape, but rather the stiffness of damaged joints, inflammation, and old injuries. The kind of things that don’t ease up no matter how in shape you are.
Nowadays it’s a careful balance between how much my body can take and how much recovery time will be needed. After all, I still need to be able to work and carry on with the day-to-day, which means I can’t be laid up for too long. Neither can I afford the assistance of a physical therapist, chiropractor, and massage therapist on a regular basis.
The message in today’s Nine of Wands and affirmation card is a reminder that it’s okay to do things at a pace that helps “keep the dumpster fire from burning down your home”. Movement is important, but do it at a sustainable pace and pick those things you enjoy to do. Your enjoyment makes the hurdles less painful and the experience more fun.
September Prompts by @forgotten.dumpling & @ml.mecham
Prompt for September 27th : my winter heart splintered
I remember losing you
to the darkness
(Five of Hearts atop King of Hearts)
as you became smaller and smaller
(Six of Spades)
and I crumbled a little at a time
under a responsibility I wasn’t made for
(Five of Spades atop Jack of Diamonds)
when I realized your shoes
were far too big for me to fill
and far too heavy for me to walk in
(Jack of Hearts and Ten of Clubs)
Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Gneiss Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
@lightningwildflower‘s September Self-Talk Challenge
Prompts for September 26th and 27th
Sun trine Pluto, Full Moon in Aries – What bold action can help me step into my authentic self?
Ace of Swords and Corvis
Communicate with those that truly care about you and your well-being. Allow them to see and hear how you are truly feeling, as well as what that negative voice in your head is secretly whispering to you. Let them provide the emotional support that you need by listening to those thoughts and feelings that you try so hard to keep to yourself.
Mars enters Leo – How can I act courageously in a way that feels true to me?
The Lovers and Dorian
Allow yourself to like what you like, connect in the ways you are most comfortable connecting, and let others see that being different means being uniquely special instead of a reject or freak.
It is in your authenticity where you truly shine, and at the same time encourage others to do the same.
Other elements included in this reading:
Black Spruce Needles to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Dried Rosebuds for Potential and Beauty Waiting to Unfold
Dried Purple Heather Flowers for Independence and Luck
Green Aventurine for Harmony and Balance of the Heart
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
I’ve ordered myself a pair of night-driving clip-ons for my glasses. It feels like the starbursts and glare from my astigmatism is getting worse over time. I’m hoping they might help.
Frustrated
cling a little tighter
as stem withers
and decay
takes hold
and you try
to still hold on
when the branch
seeks to set
you free
and still you cling
grip tightening
knuckles white
unwilling
to break free
and fly
Today’s meditation was Today’s meditation was a ten minute Daily Calm session from the @Calm app.
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.
Today’s draw is the Eight of Wands (Sticks), which is traditionally a representation of action, speed, alacrity, fast paced events or change, or having a target goal in your sights that you are charging towards.
The Eight of Sticks has then been combined with the See the Screen card from the Mindfulness Cards, which says, “When we’re watching TV, at a movie, or using our devices, we tend to focus on what’s on the screen rather than the screen itself. Next time you’re watching something on the screen, try including the screen itself as a part of what you see. Notice what it feels like to include the screen in your viewing experience. The simple practice is a powerful metaphor for how our minds can get sucked into the content of our thoughts rather than taking a bigger view and looking at the nature of our awareness itself.”
It can often be difficult to look beyond our own sphere of experience and influence. We see what our brain tells us to see, and our brain is influenced by our history, our experiences, our opinions, and our beliefs. This, in turn, changes our perspective from that of the person beside us, even when we’re looking at the exact same thing.
This is a big part of the reason that police officers cannot depend upon a single witness to an event. Especially if there is more than one witness available to interview.
The messaging today’s Eight of Sticks and affirmation card is a reminder not to jump to conclusions. When we rush to assumptions and conclusions, we are missing a portion of the picture… and sometimes that portion is extremely important to how we end up seeing the whole. These cards encourage us to slow down and look at things more closely and from more than just the initial angle of perspective we first see.
September Prompts by @forgotten.dumpling & @ml.mecham
Prompt for September 25th : the price of a sign from the universe
the pendulum swings from side to side
momentum and gravity creating cause and effect
(Eight of Spades)
an exchange played out by the universe and her rules
in her never ending pursuit of balance
(Two of Diamonds)
and when we ask for a boon or favor
she’s happy to bestow upon us what we need
(Ace of Clubs)
but don’t be surprised when she wants in return
more than you want to give
(Seven of Spades)
Other elements included in this reading:
Japanese Cherry Leaf as a Reminder of Life’s Fleeting Moments
Gray Agate for Instilling Gentleness, Calm, and Stability
Green Aventurine for Harmony and Balance of the Heart
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
#DiscordTarotholicsSep2026 Challenge
Prompt for September 25th : What do you need to focus on for self-care for this month’s full moon?
Reading Summary: Focus on the strength needed (Strength) to step away (The Hermit) when temptations are trying to get the better of you (Devilish Eggs).
Take Away: There is a lot of temptation in your life right now, mostly surrounding your finances and self restraint, that you need to make sure you are paying attention to and not falling under it’s spell.
Make sure you are pausing to look within and drumming up inner strength to resist these temptations as they arise rather than giving into them. You won’t be sorry in holding back at this time, and a little self reflection can go a long way in helping you find the strength to do so.
Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Parmeliaceae Lichen for a “Breath of Fresh Air”
Scotch Pine Cone for Purging Negative Influences
Moss Agate for Attracting Opportunities for Growth
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
I went in for a therapeutic massage today instead of bearing through with the pain in my back.
Tomorrow is the full moon, and like all new moons and full moons, I did a spread aligned to the moon’s current themes as a part of my recognition of the moon’s cycle and influences upon us. Today’s spread is courtesy of @teaandrosemary
What part of my life is asking for more courage?
Dunlin / Abundance – “More is not automatically better. Sometimes what gathers begins to take over… Celebrate what nurtures and supports you, but pay attention to excess.”
You flirted with the idea of doing a cull on your collection earlier this year, and even took a few steps in that direction. It’s time to revisit the idea. Not just concerning your collection, but concerning the clutter in your home as well. There are places that need clearing out, and others that need sorting. You’ve been avoiding these activities out of your discomfort in “letting go”.
What needs to be gathered or finished before winter?
Virginia Rail / Secrets – “… not all information needs to be exposed immediately. Some things are best kept hidden until the time is right.”
Take care with the secrets you hold. Secrets can be a form of protection, but pay attention to what it is that’s being protected. Discard those secrets that are tainted by dishonesty, and hold close those that are rooted in care, timing, and privacy.
What do I want to carry with me into the darker months?
Belted Kingfisher / Proportion – “… right-size your response. Sometimes the wise response is smaller. Sometimes it needs to be much, much bigger.”
Moving into the darker months, you would like to find greater ease in responding from a place of self confidence and authenticity, rather than feeling as if you are being pushed around by your emotions and/or smothered by your need to people please.
Full Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.
Red-Breasted Sapsucker / Ephemeral – “… some opportunities are brief by nature.”
Be wary of the fear of missing out. Connect with that well of intuition and authenticity within yourself to determine what opportunities are right for you, and which ones you should let pass you by.
Other elements included in this reading:
Crow Medallion for Clarity and Connection
Dried Rosebuds for Potential and Beauty Waiting to Unfold
Norway Maple Key for Fostering Strength and Resilience
Gneiss Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort
Green Aventurine for Harmony and Balance of the Heart
Rainforest Rhyolite for Facilitating Calm Transitions
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
Wrung Out
when back spasms
so close to quitting
and legs wobble
with weakness
of pressure on nerves
that shouldn’t
be pressed
the time comes
to make the choice
to sit down
or fall down
for the body
won’t break
but it will reach
a point
where it will simply
quit
