Various Paganism, Tarot, Etc

Winter Meditation Tarot Reading

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 Winter Meditation Tarot Reading with the Traditional Manga Tarot

Hibernate – Judgement – Not everything has to have an end goal, and with those things that do, you need to be looking at the now instead of where you plan to end up. Trust yourself to stay on path without constant diligent concentration on your goals this winter.

Contemplate – Ace of Cup – Instead of burying your emotions as you usually do each holiday rush, this time try and keep them on the surface so that you can spend some time considering them and familiarizing yourself with them.

Protect – Nine of Cups atop King of Wands – Keep in touch with that spark that drives you forward towards your goals. It’s not always about seeing the end of the line and keeping it in sight, but rather wallowing in the excitement and spark of creativity this time of year can allow you to experience.

Let Go – The Magician Rx – You’ve had a lot of experience this year and feeling helpless and powerless. It’s time to set those experiences (and feelings that surfaced as a result) aside and reclaim your power and autonomy.

DECK USED: TRADITIONAL MANGA TAROT

Lionharts Elemental Challenge Lenormand Reading

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Mr Lionhart’s Elemental Tarot Challenge
Questions for November 4th thru 6th

Lionhart's Challenge Lenormand Reading with the Urban Incantations Lenormand and Zodiac Oracle

How can I practice more mindful and intentional living?

Sun and Virgo – Find joy in organization and a more systematic and logical approach to life. Notice more and enjoy those things your attention is drawn to instead of disregarding them. Small joys are important.

What obstacles do I need to be aware of?

Fish and Libra – It can sometimes be difficult to resist going with the flow in social situations. Don’t allow peer pressure to cause you to spend when you should hold back, though. There are consequences that come with going with the group instead of listening to your own needs.

How can I turn my obstacles into opportunities?

Coffin and Capricorn – Look at the endings in your life with a practical eye. See the opportunities that come in the wake of loss.

What is contributing positively to my life right now?

Birds and Gemini – Communication and friends. Remember that while having others around you may sometimes feel chaotic, they also lift you up and breathe new life into how you experience the world.

DECK USED: URBAN INCANTATIONS LENORMAND AND ZODIAC ORACLE

Lionhart’s Elemental Check-In Oracle Reading

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Mr Lionhart’s Elemental Tarot Challenge
Questions for November 1st thru 4th

Lionhart's Elemental Challenge Oracle Reading with the Shadows of Light Oracle

What am I to learn, embrace, or overcome throughout this challenge?

Authenticity – Throughout this challenge, there is potential for developing a closer and deeper understanding of the self.

Select a card that represents something nurturing you want, or need right now.
Use this card to infuse this journey with intention.

Acceptance atop Feeling – It’s often hard for you to know what to do or how to accept your emotions. Even identifying them can be a challenge at times. Use the intention of better accepting and understanding your emotions as something to focus on throughout the month ahead.

How can I create and hold space for what I need right now?

Integration atop Love – Allow yourself room to learn about those parts of yourself you are unfamiliar with, and give them a loving and receptive place among the qualities you are already familiar with.

DECK USED: SHADOWS OF LIGHT ORACLE 2ND EDITION

All Soul’s Day Oracle Reading

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#TarotholicsChallengeNov2023 All Soul’s Day Spread

The All Soul's Day Oracle Reading with the Earth, Moon, & Shadow Oracle

A message that your Ancestors would like to give you at this time.

Reciprocity – You get what you give. Keep this in mind, for the constant seeking of balance is a universal rule of life.  Make sure you are putting out in the world what you want to receive from it in turn.

A message your Ancestors have been trying to convey that you have not been receptive to in the past.

Trinity – You aren’t alone, and you can’t do it alone. Don’t allow yourself to become isolated. Don’t shut others out.  Let them help you… encourage them to help you.

How to be more open to messages from your Ancestors in the future.

Dreams – Listen instead of discounting what you hear as invalid. Sometimes you choose to be ignorant of messages coming through, pretending they aren’t real or shutting them out instead of listening to them as closely as you should.

How to honor and connect more strongly with your Ancestors going forward.

Consumption – Allow your Ancestors to get closer. Holding them at a distance and ignoring their presence feels like protection, and it definitely can be, but if you want to honor and connect more strongly with them, you need to open up and let them in.

DECK USED: THE CURSED ARROWS ORACLE

Elemental Check-In Oracle Reading

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Mr Lionhart’s Elemental Tarot Challenge
The Elemental Check-In Spread

Elemental Check-In Oracle Reading with The Cursed Arrows Oracle

Earth – What is currently providing me stability?

Poisons & Toxins – You work at countering negativity in your head with positive counterbalances. This is allowing you to keep from slipping into your depression and assisting you in balancing out your pessimistic nature. That negativity may -feel- like it’s solid and stable, but there is far more stability in balancing it out with a bit of positivity and optimism.

Air – What broader perspective can help me with my current journey?

Blood Moon – Remember that endings and beginnings are the same thing. You cannot have one without the other.

Water – What emotional aspects are affecting my current situation?

As Above, So Below – You are affected by others, just as others are affected by you. When you feel that you are having a shift of emotions without warning? Instead of blaming yourself, take a look around and make sure that you aren’t being influenced.

What steps or actions can help me move forward?

The Chameleon – Flexibility and adaptation are important. Be open to making changes that will assist  you in keeping things moving in a forward direction. You can’t stay stuck in your ways and also grow.

DECK USED: EARTH MOON & SHADOW ORACLE

📆 Transitioning from October to November

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Month End Check In Tarot Reading with the Tarot Yokai

Here and Now I Exist – Who you are now, in your entirety.

Le Pape (Hakutaku) – You are comfortable in your spiritual path and enjoy sharing your knowledge and experiences with others. There’s no need to “shake things up” at this time.

The Slough – What is to be left in the past as you move forward.

Sept d’Épées (Chimi) – There is no need to strategize or rethink anything at this time. And… make sure when you go into the woods, you are not going alone.

What Lies Ahead – An ideal state or ideal self you are seeking at this time.

Cinq d’Bâtons Rx (Ashura) atop Le Fou (Mumashika) – You desire times of conflict to be beneficial. To do this, you need to remember everyone wants their opinions heard. It doesn’t hurt anything to pause and listen, instead of blindly pushing forward with your own opinions and ambition.

Limitations – Negative influences, opposition, or ill will.

Cavalier d’Épées (Namahage) – Acting rashly or pushing forward before everything is planned out is not going to go well. Bank your impulsivity and ambition for now.

The Boon – Positive influences, higher guidance, or divine intervention.

Le Hermite (Yamabiko) atop Cavalier de Deniers (Hōnengame) – Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast. Take your time and do things right the first time. It’s okay to sink into your work and projects right now.

The Wound – An unpleasant past experience or event that is ripe for some support and healing.

Bailey de Deniers Rx (Keizōbō) atop La Roy de Fortune (Hōō) – You need to remember the boon that comes from moments of failure. Take these moments as the universe helping you to “level up” your skills, instead of as an opportunity to punish yourself.

Nostalgia – A positive past experience or event to acknowledge, reflect upon, and enjoy.

Huit d’Épées (Yosuzume) atop Roi de Coupes Rx (Wani) – When you ignore your emotional needs, you hurt yourself and everyone else. That neediness in others is a boon that speaks of their uncompromising and unconditional love. Don’t push that away just to punish yourself.

A Warning – Something coming that can be prevented or overcome.

Quatre de Bâtons (Zashiki Warashi) atop Neuf de Coupes (Kūko) – Make sure that you aren’t allowing yourself to get so comfortable that you become unmotivated to strive for more.

Empowerment – A future opportunity to work toward.

Cavalier de Coupes (Myōbu) – There is potential to rekindle your creative spark and the motivation to turn those ideas and intuitive nudges into action and thus fruition.

Message from the Spirit World – A little more home alone time can do you a world of good as long as you stay active instead of allowing stagnancy to sneak in and tap away your creativity.

Message from the Mind’s World – No new strategies are needed right now. No restructuring required. Sit back instead, stable in your knowledge, and expand your horizons by listening to others.

Message from the Physical World – Physical activity is good for you right now, but make sure you take someone with you when you are out and about. Ignoring the danger will not keep you safe.

DECKS USED: TAROT YOKAI