Nuclear Option
Calm to nuclear
in just a moment
with no pause
or thought
in between
as words
bring anger
flashing hot
from some
hidden center
to burst
over everything
and everyone
like exploding
paint cans
❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)
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?
Earth – Two of Cups – Finances, good health, and stability in life is not something that is yours alone to deal with. It’s a team effort between those who share the same values and resources as you, and have committed to making things work with you. Don’t take all of it on your shoulders alone.
Air – The Chariot – Be proactive in your mental health, as well as in areas that need a bit of strategizing to go how you want them to. Now is the time to show your intent and steer things in the right direction. Make plans, strategize, and take hold of the reigns. Take note, though… this is not a solo job. In the Chariot, one person holds the reigns to steer while others pull. Take the Earth’s advice above to heart.
Water – Page of Swords Rx – Not all emotions can be reasoned with. It sucks, but it’s true. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner, or advanced in your emotional intelligence, sometimes you just have to let it go, and let it flow. Face in the direction you want to move in, then try letting things write themselves this week instead of trying to find a way to force it.
Fire – Strength atop Ten of Swords Rx – Hiding from your problems will only allow them to linger even longer. This week is a good time to play to your strengths, and convince yourself to get up and do the things that need to be done.
Waning – Bloodroot and Elderberry – “Be the bigger man,” and resist the urge to respond to toxicity and unpleasantness with childish impulses.
Waxing – Marshmallow and Oak – Your integrity and strength is bolstered by those moments when you are able to detach and to be objective. Make sure that you are allowing room for moments of non-biased perspective this week.
Take Away – The subdrop is easing up but you’re still going to experience a few moments of irrationality. Take care to give yourself a step back and time to think things through before you react. If you keep your focus on where you -want- to go, you’ll get there. The movements may not be at the speed you’d like, but you’ll still be moving in the right direction.
Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration and Clarity
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
DECKS USED: THE SOMNIA TAROT AND THE MATERIA MEDICA ORACLE
Gideon’s Challenge – A Wild Ride
A Wild Ride
Up and down
and up again
emotions tangle
and shift
like sands
on a beach
never stable
or stationary
and always ready
to trip you up
and send you
to land
on your ass
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Gideon’s Challenge – Danger Signs
Danger Signs
Free food
is becoming
harder to find
no matter if
you hunt
or fish
or dig
for your dinner
or even
stand in line
in the hopes
a food bank
won’t run out
before it’s your turn
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Make Smart Choices
Today’s meditation was skipped.
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Today’s draw is the Nine of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of boundaries, defensive maneuvers, and protection of what you hold dear.
So today I spent a good eight hours straight trying to fix some damn problem between the brand new update to my virus software and a program on my computer (TuneBlade). I tinkered on my own for a bit, then contacted support and let them tinker for a bit too. I uninstalled and reinstalled software (TuneBlade, Bonjour, my VPN, and my antivirus/firewall). I switched “smart filtering” to “allow”, and all that crap. And still, no joy.
I’m feeling discouraged, and frustrated, and very tempted to turn the antivirus/firewall and VPN off, just so I can have some earbud-free music.
Or… I was. Until I saw the Nine of Wands for today’s card.
Today’s combination of cards is a reminder that discouragement and frustration are not good reasons to let down your guard. There’s more at stake here than the pleasure of some music. There’s more at stake in your other current struggles as well. So stay strong and take care not to blithely make frivolous decisions that could put you or what you care about at risk.
DECK USED: TIME TAROT AND LITTLE FROG’S GUIDE TO SELF CARE CARDS
@LightningWildflower‘s June Tarot Challenge
Flow Prompts for June 28th thru 30th :
What am I struggling against?
Let Go – When you invest yourself, your time, and your energy in others, it can be hard to accept that you’re better off letting go than trying to salvage things. You always want to give people the benefit of the doubt and try to , in turn, give them more chances than is healthy. That struggle in letting go gets you hurt more often than not.
What will bring more ease into my life?
Simplify Life – Simplicity has the potential to bring more ease into your life. When you overthink things, it just causes more unnecessary complications instead of actually fixing anything. This is counterintuitive, because it feels like over-thinking is helping in some way. Resisting the urge, though, will create more ease than letting yourself be pulled down the rabbit hole.
In what way am I being asked to go with the flow?
Energetic Pull – Let your intuition and your senses guide you instead of getting stuck in your head. Sometimes it’s okay to trust the universe to lead the way without asking a thousand and one questions.
Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Yellow Aventurine Dragonfly for Confidence During Change
Flower Agate Moon for Opening the Mind to New Possibilities
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
DECK USED: ENCHANTED FOREST ORACLE
I allowed Gideon to talk me into playing for a bit again tonight, even though I wasn’t really feeling it. In the end, I think it helped me feel a bit better than I would have otherwise.
Gideon’s Challenge – Dark Flirtations
Dark Flirtations
The darkness
is there
just
out of reach
but in sight
flirting
in shades of gray
as it whispers
quiet nothings
from down
in the deep
to draw me in
closer
