Your Influences
One kiss
lights a spark
of warmth
kindling the flame
that resides within
until heat grows
and hunger
awakens
and all thoughts
turn to you
again and again
as the ache
to touch you again
begins
Sharing Is Caring
Today’s meditation was eleven minutes long, and was the “human being, not human doing” meditation from the FitBit app.
Today’s draw is the Page of Swords combined with the affirmation “Sharing is caring.”
Learning things together increases the potential to retain what is learned. Share what you learn with others and let them elevate the experience, and in return you won’t be the only one to experience growth, as they will as well.
I like the imagery of the affirmation card for today combined with the Page of Swords. I like the idea of releasing knowledge so that it floats up into the air and becomes shared, cherished, and something to feel excited about -with- others instead of by yourself.
DECK USED: HONEY KNIGHT TAROT AND COZY COMFORT CARDS FOR SAD AND ANXIOUS MOMENTS
I took time to play with Gideon today and even steal a kiss, even though I had to work on orders as well.
Gideon’s Challenge
How?
The ups and downs
of emotional swing
make life sigh
with moments
of disappointment
as apathy twines
painfully
around the heart
until the shift comes
Yet somehow
you don’t even notice
when the clouds lift
and things shift
back into balance.
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
❤️ 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 – Steward of Stone – Have patience with yourself. You can’t pick up everything with a snap of your fingers, even if this is usually the way you operate when learning something new. Sometimes you have to take your time. Work on being okay with that.
Air – Ace of Clouds Rx – Hold off on starting anything new or exploring ideas that could add more to your plate for now. They may seem like great ideas, and maybe they are, but not for right this minute. Save them for later and think over them a bit before you pounce on them.
Water – Whisper of Fortune – The unpredictability of life at its best can take you off guard, and no amount of whispers from your guides can protect you from that surprise. They can help guide you through, though, if you’re willing to listen.
Fire – Death – Don’t lose sight of the light ahead. Change is coming and there is fresh air on the horizon.
Waning – Clover and Star – Don’t set your hopes on luck or depend upon good fortune landing in your lap right now. You need a more substantial foundation to depend on in the week ahead.
Waxing – Moon and Fish – Keep a close eye on your emotions this week. There’s potential for overwhelm if you don’t stay on top of things. That doesn’t mean shutting them down. It means going with the flow and letting yourself feel and process so that they smoothly come… and then go.
DECKS USED: MAJESTIC EARTH TAROT AND SOPHIE’S LENORMAND
It’s Not a Race… Fit In Some Time for Rest
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Priestess (Knight) of Coins accompanied by the affirmation “you deserve to rest”.
The Knight of Coins is a “man” of action, but he’s not a man of fast action. He’s not impulsive or thoughtless, nor is he rash or impetuous. He is slow and methodical, working through his goals a little at a time, step by step.
When this card is combined with today’s affirmation, these cards are a reminder to make space for rest and recovery. Don’t just push yourself to keep going, keep moving, and achieve more. Instead, space things out and give yourself enough room to to have that space for rest. You will still be able to move forward with your goals, you’ll just have to do it at a bit of a slower pace.
DECK USED: THE TAROT OF APHRODITE
#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2024 Challenge Prompt
Prompts for February 2nd and 4th
Groundhog Day – Is spring coming early for you? Or will it be late?
Summary: Recognition – The answer to this is easy if you open your eyes and pay attention to what’s going on all around you. Don’t just observe, but recognize the signs being given.
Take Away: Here where I live we’ve had very little snow and a great deal of rain early in the season this year. If going by what we are seeing around us at the tail end of winter, then it’s clear that spring is well on its way and will be early this year .
Do Challenge Spread 1
February is often about making plans and preparations for the arrival of spring just right around the corner. Plans and preparations are great! But they are only the first step. Use the three cards pulled in this spread to discover what signs you should look for to tell you when it’s finally time to take action.
Signs for February
The Lovers Rx – Look for situations when you find yourself faltering on making good choices.
What area of your life action will be needed in.
Aspiration – Pause and take a deep breath. Step up your meditation and keep your eye on where you want to go instead of on the unhealthy ways you are currently seeking comfort.
Signs for March
Seven of Swords – If you feel you’re being cheated, that’s because you are being cheated. Don’t ignore it.
What area of your life action will be needed in.
Gain – Train your focus in the areas where you feel you are being held back from making the gains you expected. Here is where you can suss out who has been holding you back and how to overcome.
Signs for April
The World atop Five of Wands – When it feels like there is so much potential that it’s bursting at the seams, make sure that you are moving forward instead of dithering with yourself and others.
What area of your life action will be needed in.
Patient – Those things you have been so impatiently waiting for are now up to plate and it’s time to act.
DECK USED: THE TAROT OF APHRODITE AND CARDS OF DESIRE MANIFESTATION DECK
I made sure that the pharmacy had my prescription right rather than waiting until I was out to call them and ask what was up.
Gideon’s Challenge
The Little Bit
No more will come
At least we got some
as little as it was
to play in
a little fun
is better than none
and there was more
up north
for playing
and lots of ice
to slip and slide
as kids play hockey
on frozen ice
as we sit and watched
warm and safe inside
Twisting the Leaf 