Letting Go In Chaos

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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White Winny Tarot's King of Pentacles and the Sweet-Ass Affirmation CardsThe @GlitterbyInk #FairyTales25 Challenge
Once Upon a Time Prompt for February 3 : Forest

Today’s draw is the King of Pentacles combined with the affirmation “Everything I desire is on its way to me at warp speed.”

Alright, so warp speed is not good for my anxiety, just sayin’.  It’s just not something I handle well.  And that’s part of the King of Pentacle’s make up as well.

The King of Pentacles is a type of stability that comes with slow growth. His foundation is stable and strong, built over hard work and time.

A lot of my readings so far over the past handful of days have encouraged standing back, waiting, and watching rather than acting. Here is a reiteration of that message.  If what I desire is coming at me at warp speed, that means I need to stop trying to run in that direction and let it come to me. Otherwise, someone’s going to get hurt.

I am struggling with that. A lot. These cards are a reminder as well as encouragement.  Stay still.  Wait. Not all progress is made through speed and force, or even under your control at all. So stop trying to control everything and let things develop at their own pace.

DECKS USED:  WHITE WINNY TAROT AND SWEET-ASS AFFIRMATIONS

#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge
Prompts for February 3rd and 4th

Tarot Reading with the Night Visions Tarot and From Roots to Blooms OracleWhere in your life are healthier boundaries needed?

The Hermit and Here’s That Sign you Asked For – As readings over the past few days have indicated, you have an opportunity at the moment to turn things around in a healthier direction in a number of areas in your life, and that includes when it comes to how you spend your alone time.  You’ve been trying to reform your alone time for a while now, and struggling with it.  Now is the time.

How can you begin to establish better boundaries in that area?

Seven of Cups Rx atop Queen of Swords; If It’s Out of Your Hands Don’t Keep It In Your Head – Don’t make any major decisions right now, just keep your mouth shut and observe. You are not currently in control and you don’t need to be. This means don’t work yourself to death trying to fix things that aren’t broken. Alone time is not meant to be a time to abuse yourself by pushing yourself too hard while others can’t see, but rather to rest, recuperate, and enjoy.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Hiba Tips for Grounding and Revitalization
Rainbow Moonstone for Creativity and Intuition
Copper Palm Stone for Energy Flow and Optimism
Orange Aventurine Leaf for Pause and Reflection
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE NIGHT VISIONS TAROT AND FROM ROOTS TO BLOOMS

Daily Self Kindness

I had myself a good cry today, and didn’t try to  hold it back or force it down.

Spring Preparedness

#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge
Prompt for February 2 : Do Spread 1

Looking Ahead Tarot Reading with The New Tarot and Visionary Enlightenment Cards

FebruaryTwo of Swords atop The Moon Rx; Occupancy

Do not allow uncertainty entry when it’s time to make decisions this month. There’s no room for more right now. Not for more things, not for more people, nor for more responsibility. Reject all suitors and stay the course instead with a “no entry” sign firmly in place.

MarchSix of Cups; Reboot

When you take your computer in this month to have its issues dealt with, don’t hold back on optional changes and repairs that need to be done. Go with the most radical option rather than waffling over the choices offered or cheaping out due to concerns over cost or expediency.

AprilThe Hierophant Rx; Impatience

When your impatience is triggered, it’s time to start looking outside the box for answers. Tried and true methods are all well and good, but sometimes creative thinking and innovation is needed instead in order to make any progress.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Dried Red Maple Leaf for Adaptability and Connection
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration and Clarity
Picture Jasper for Sense of Proportion and Grounding
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE NEW TAROT AND VISIONARY ENLIGHTENMENT CARDS

Daily Self Kindness

I didn’t retreat from social situations today, but instead went ahead and attended when what I really wanted to do was hide away at home.

Finding the Positive for February 1 – 2

February 1 – Mental Health Card of the Day

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Marseille by Night Tarot's Four of Wands and The Lovers CardThe @GlitterbyInk #FairyTales25 Challenge
Once Upon a Time Prompt for February 1 : Dream

Today’s draw is the Lovers combined with the Four of Wands.

Utilize what is familiar and known as tools in reaching your goals.

Dreams are built on innovation, but they’re also built on hard work.  Even if the dream you hold dear is a new idea, remember that you don’t have to reinvent the wheel to get there. The skills and abilities that are already under your belt are there for you to use to further your dreams and goals, no matter what those dreams and goals are, and no matter how new and innovative they are.

DECK USED: MARSEILLE AT NIGHT TAROT

February 2 – Mental Health Card of the Day

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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The Energy Dragon Tarot's Queen of Wands and King of PentaclesThe @GlitterbyInk #FairyTales25 Challenge
Once Upon a Time Prompt for February 2 : Adventure

Today’s draw is the Queen of Wands atop the King of Pentacles.

The Queen of Wands conceals her face while looking down to the King of Pentacles, wondering… is he playing with his junk, or concealing it?

There are secrets in her, while he seems content just to let everything hang out. The suspicion and caution within the interaction between these two cards all resides with her.

The moral of the story here is that sometimes you can show all your cards and still be suspect in the eyes of others. Some people will never trust, as they are too busy pouring all their energy into long practiced distrust and skepticism.

Don’t allow these people to hold you back or thwart your goals. Don’t allow them to disrupt your stability. Just because their focus is on you doesn’t mean that your focus has to be on them.

DECK USED: THE ENERGY DRAGON TAROT

First Light’s Arrival

#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge
Prompt for February
: Do the Imbolc Spread

Imbolc Oracle Reading with the Seasons of the Witch Imbolc Oracle

What seeds need planted in my life right now?

Brigid’s Doll – It is important to lean into working with the universe and the natural progression of things, instead of plowing ahead and always pushing. In your practice you work with and revere the elements and energies of creation, evolution, and balance. You need to remember that an important part of that process and path lies in the words “working with” as in, in alignment with.  As in… alongside.  Force is not a part of this equation.

What preparations do I need to begin making to prepare those seeds for growth?

Consecrate Tools – Cleanse and realign with your purpose and your goals. The stress you have gone through recently has given you the opportunity to re-evaluate, but that is only the first step. You need to ensure that you actually  prepare as well.  That means cleaning out the old, and re-dedicating yourself and your tools to your new path.

What in my life is beginning a phase of reawakening and renewal?

Aquarius – Three is a budding need in your life to reconnect outside yourself in order to see your true path and align yourself with it once more. Touch base with nature and the earth, and re-establish your connection with your guides.

How can I best foster that awakening?

Bloodstone – Lean into awareness, instead of avoidance or indulging in willful ignorance. You need to move forward with your eyes open, or the progress that you’ve made will be lost.

Other elements included in this reading:
Picture Jasper for Sense of Proportion and Grounding
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: SEASONS OF THE WITCH IMBOLC ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I spent some time outside in the snow… for the 20 minutes or so that it was snowing. At least we finally got some! The snowflakes were massive and super floaty.

Imbolc 2025

The time between February 1st and 2nd is Imbolc (also known as Candlemas, Imbolg, and Brigid’s Day), which marks the half way point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, and signifies the transition from winter into the first stirrings of spring. This holiday is about life renewing, but in the hidden darkness of cold months and dark earth. Deep in the darkness seeds stir and roots begin to feel the warming of the earth as the days grow longer and nights shorter. Life awakens, invisible in its infancy.

Like with new moons and full moons, I usually do a spread to check in with myself and give myself some direction for the next couple of months for each solstice, equinox, and other Sabbats. This spread is an adaptation of my Self Care Saturday spread, so there are sure to be  some similarities in how it is read. The focus of this spread, though, is not about Self Care, but rather about progress and my path. The time period is also longer, reaching through the next handful of weeks until the celebration of the upcoming Spring Equinox at the end of March.

Imbolc Tarot Reading with a Sabbat Themed Art Card, Pagan Underworlds Tarot, Compendium of Witches Oracle, and Healing Herbal Cards Vol 1 & 2

Theme of the SeasonImbolc, Waxing Crescent Moon, Elder (Sambucus Nigra)

Imbolc is a new beginning, when candles are lit to beacon in the warming light of the sun and the very first stirrings of seeds and bulbs beneath the soil are yet unseen but begin to awaken.  It’s a time of new beginnings and rebirth.

The Waxing Crescent Moon is about intention setting and refining one’s goals. The moon has emerged with fresh energy, and it’s time to to connect with our new ideas, dreams, and goals. 

Sambucus Nigra is used to treat both influenza and the common cold alike, this herb is a Kickstarter to the auto immune system. Caution is needed, though, as the stem, leaves, raw and unripe berries, as well as the rest of the plant contains cyanogenic glycosides which breakdown into hydrogen cyanide in the body. This toxic chemical can cause nausea, vomiting, and severe diarrhea. Cooking has the ability to neutralize these toxins.

When looking at these three cards together there is a reminder that in order to keep one’s feet on a healthy path, you need to take care to do your due diligence in the area of preparation and planning. This time of year offers lots of opportunity for refining one’s path and goals, but once you have your eyes set on what you want, there’s more to getting there than just keeping that in your sights. There has to be a plan, a sustainable one, that you can stick to which nurtures growth and progress.

EarthSeven of Coins Rx – There is a feeling of having stalled out at the moment. The perception of stagnancy makes it feel like you’re not making any progress towards your goals right now. This isn’t necessarily true, as sometimes you must pause and wait for other things to move into place prior to acting. That means that this moment of stillness is also progress.

AirSix of Cups – You feel like you’re spinning your wheels at the moment, and like you need to be doing something in order to get things to progress in the way that you want them to go. The problem is that there are so many options at the moment that any movement you make could be in the wrong direction. It’s better to sit still, wait, and watch where things go, rather than try and push them in one direction at this time.

WaterSix of Wands – Make sure that you are touching base at home and savoring your time there, as well as with the people that matter to you. It’s okay to want to please those you care about. Not everything has to be about moving forward. Sometimes, it’s about lingering in the moments of goodness with others and enjoying it (and them).

FireThree of Cups Rx – Make sure that the time you are spending with others is time that you are enjoying. Do not invite them in on your spiritual journey right now, though. They will have nothing to contribute to your efforts of getting yourself back in focus in this area.

WaningThe Scholar and Light – You have been feeling lost and struggling with clarity for a while now, and this trend looks to be continuing for a bit longer.  Don’t despair if you feel lost or as if you are in a holding pattern at the moment.  Use this time to rest instead of pushing yourself to find a way to move forward.

WaxingThe Weaver and Distaff – Here again we see mention that now is a time of stillness and planning, rather than action. Take charge of your urges and don’t fidget or stress that things aren’t moving at a pace you’re used to or would normally aim for.

DECKS USED: SABBAT THEMED ART CARD, PAGAN UNDERWORLDS TAROT, COMPENDIUM OF WITCHES ORACLE, HEALING HERBAL CARDS VOL 1 & 2

📆 Transitioning from January to February

Month End Oracle Reading with the Land of Giants Oracle and Spirit Cycle Oracle

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

Building and New Look – Well, we can’t get more on the nose than that. Tomorrow, the first payment of the levy for my condo building’s repairs come out and things are put in motion to begin the work. There’s been a lot of stress involved in getting the money for the levy together. These cards indicate that with papers signed and payments lined up, everything is now on its way to moving in the right direction.

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

Force and Barriers – You don’t have to keep pushing in this area.  You’ve fought your hardest through the month of January, and are battle scarred as a result. There’s no force needed now, though. Any pushing you do at this point will only make things more difficult.  Now that you’ve managed to get done what needed done, and the ball is now beginning to roll? Settle in and let things move at their own pace instead.

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

Dead and Dawn – Your need for vengeance is riding you hard right now. The clusterfx of January has someone to blame, and you want your pound of flesh for making such a mess of things. It’s okay to let it go now, though. You’ve already done enough. Like the boots left behind by the dragon after his meal, there is no need to choke down the boot leather as well as the traveler who wore them.

Limitations – Negative influences, opposition, or ill will.

Past and Yearning – There’s no point in looking back on what was and wishing you could return to it.  There’s going to be a few hurdles still to go before things calm down for you again, and you need to keep your eye on the prize and optimistic about getting there, rather than looking behind you and wishing for what’s been left behind in the past.

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

Frugality and Dream Tree – Having to refinance your mortgage has really helped you in getting all your ducks in a row financially, and this new level of organization is allowing you to not just see where your funds are going, but the possibilities of what you can do with them moving forward as well.

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

Indolent and Self-Awareness – Stop looking at the times you need a little rest or are enjoy a bit of relaxation as laziness. That word… “laziness” is an echo from the past. It’s not your word, but a viewpoint you have been conditioned to see through past treatment from others.  It’s time to work on re-framing these moments into a healthier perspective.

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

Absolution and Nurturing – When you seek forgiveness from within, it helps everything feel a little healthier and a little better.  Sometimes you just have to accept things as they are rather than always judging yourself harshly. No one else holds a grudge against you like those you hold against yourself. Cut yourself some slack and give yourself a little kindness, and you will thrive far better than starving yourself of these things would ever manage.

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

Imploring and Rough & Ready – Don’t ignore the danger hidden among the weeds.  Don’t give second chances to those that don’t deserve it. Keeping your eye on the prize is one thing, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t still be looking around and acknowledging the risks and dangers that are far closer than you think.

Empowerment – A future opportunity to work toward.

Famous and That’s All – I can’t say that fame has ever been one of those things that I’ve ever been interested in, but I do enjoy being admired.  These cards indicate that the opportunity is there. That when you remain close to those that matters and watch over them, you earn the most valuable kind of admiration of all.  What more recognition does one really need?

Message from the Spirit World – Working hard towards something doesn’t have to mean it’s all about immediacy and force. Sometimes it’s important to take things a little at a time instead, and in the end you achieve what you really value most instead of the less important goals you’d set your sights on in the first place.

Message from the Mind’s World – Sometimes the negative inner narratives in your head that hold you back can’t be overcome by force.  Instead, a chance of scenery is needed to put them in their place and show them just how inconsequential they are.  Get out in nature and breathe deep.

Message from the Physical World – You are in need of rest and self-care.  You’ve been through a lot of stress lately, and it’s time to give yourself the TLC you deserve (not to mention have more than earned in the past month of struggle, strife, and tribulation).

Take Away – It’s time to step back and let things move at their own pace.  Not just with the mortgage and the bank, but with the levy, with your work worries, and with everything else too.  Don’t push right now. Not yourself, not anything else either.  Just take it easy and let things roll along. Whatever pushing you do is only going to get in the way and slow things down right now.

DECKS USED: LAND OF GIANTS ORACLE AND SPIRIT CYCLE ORACLE