🎨 Weekly Creativity Prompt – King of Wands

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Prompt: “Pull the King of Wands card from your deck(s). Compare the imagery between the card provided below and the card(s) from your own deck(s). How would you read them differently and why?“

Joie de Vivre Tarot - King of WandsJoie de Vivre Tarot – The energy of the charge harnessed for a purpose, this king doesn’t just charge forward with enthusiasm, he does so with a plan and invites you along for the adventure.  “Come with me,” he says, “and experience all the possibilities life has to offer!  Seize the day!”  This is the energy that this card brings into a reading, whether it’s through indicating a person in the reading or the spirit/energy of the answer the querent seeks.

King of Wands in the Witch Sister Tarot, Tarot of the North Atlantic, and NYC Tarot

Witch Sister Tarot – The stag is king of the forest not through being an apex predator, but through his strength and commitment to family. He represents nobility and integrity, and stands fast for those under his care. He is passionate about family, and passionate about his role among them. He heads their family, protects them, and guides them forward… and they follow because he instills loyalty within their hearts with his strength and passion.  Seeing the stag asks where you can step up and lead with integrity while sparking the passion of others through their trust and admiration?

Tarot of the North Atlantic – The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales, with a maw that opens impossibly wide. Although males are solitary other than in  youth and mating season, they return and are welcomed back each mating season, again and again. Where do you need to pursue your dreams independently, with the occasional support and cheering on of your support system at your back to bolster you?

NYC Tarot – The Hedonist. This card echoes the energy of the Joie de Vivre card most strongly. The rock star stands on stage and performs, and the crowd screams their cheers, sings along with his songs, and idolizes him.  This king is afloat on the pleasure of success, glowing bright in the light of admiration from others, and eager to grow his following. This card asks two questions on either side of a single coin. Where has success gone to your head? Where do you really shine, and how can you best share this with the world?

DECK USED: JOIE DE VIVRE TAROT, WITCH SISTER TAROT, TAROT OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC, NYC TAROT

Be Encouraging

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Today’s meditation was eleven minutes long, and was the “human being, not human doing” session from the FitBit app that I’ve done once before. It’s a repeat I did of the one the other day that dealt with one of my personal issues (about the whole feeling like I’m enough) that included the surprise yoga nidra at the end.  It’s one of the free ones in the FitBit app, and if it sticks around, I feel like it’s one I’ll return to again and again.

Wizard's Tarot Queen of Swords and It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar by Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Queen of Swords combined with the affirmation “Just because you feel gross about your body doesn’t mean your body is gross.”

Your mind has a cutting tongue, especially when you -allow- it to speak to you that way.

Your body is not your enemy. It’s been through a lot and carries a lot of damage and, because of that, a lot of pain. That doesn’t make it your enemy, but rather something that requires your care, acceptance, and understanding.   Don’t let harsher judgements slip through and turn your mind and emotions against your body.  Life is better when you encourage yourself through difficulties instead of berating yourself for your shortcomings during these times.  Be encouraging.

DECK USED:  WIZARD’S TAROT AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

@Lionharts #TheJanuaryTarot 2024 January Initiation Prompt
Questions for January 23rd thru 25th:

Wizard's Tarot - Eight of Wands, Two of Swords, Eight of Cups, Page of Swords, Death, Three of Pentacles, Four of SwordsDraw a card that embodies a significant insight uncovered during this initiation phase.

Three of Pentacles – Working together instead of alone provides better results and has the added benefit of being a bonding experience.

How can I seamlessly incorporate this into my journey throughout 2024?

Four of Swords – Allow yourself to rest more by spreading the work load between yourself and others.

Draw a card to symbolize a pivotal insight discovered in this exploration phase.

Page of Swords atop Eight of Wands Rx – You don’t have to move fast to make valuable progress.

How can I weave this understanding into the fabric of my 2024 journey?

Two of Swords – Spend more time researching, and less time acting on impulse.

Draw a card reflecting a key insight obtained in this integration.

Transfiguration (Death) beneath Page of Swords but atop Eight of Wands Rx and Two of Swords – Slow or fast, change happens. It’s sometimes important to step back, observe, and study that change instead of immediately reacting to it.

(Note: this card fell into this exact positioning when it jumped from the deck.)

How can I integrate this wisdom into the tapestry of my journey in 2024?

Eight of Cups Rx – Remember not to immediately look to fix things the moment something goes wrong. Pause you emotional reaction and observe instead.

DECK USED: WIZARD’S TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I wasn’t feeling the greatest earlier today, and instead of trying to eat a full meal at once, I broke it up into four and ate a quarter of the meal an hour, stretching it out until I felt better.

Oak Song Oracle Reading

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Oak Song Oracle Reading with the Oracle of the Seelie & Unseelie Fae

The Whole of Myself

Cat Sidhe – You are a homebody through and through and feel most at ease, contented, and blessed at home.

My relationship to my voice.

Fear Liath – You struggle to communicate with others. There is always a measure of uncertainty (and sometimes fear) involved that you will trip over some faux pas and offend them, like a bear trap hidden in the tall grass ready to make you bleed with one wrong step.

What’s holding me back from expressing myself?

Ogre – You don’t want to come off as an ass, unfair, incompetent, or egotistical. You essentially fear making a bad impression.

How can I practice using my voice?

Hobgoblin – When you lean into helping others, you really shine. Just keep it small.

What do I have to say?

Mallt-y-Nos – You need to say you’re sorry… most especially to yourself.

DECK USED: ORACLE OF THE SEELIE & UNSEELIE FAE

The Empty Cup

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#DailyCalm from the Calm appToday’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was one of the #DailyCalm sessions from the Calm app. The topic of the meditation was about our past experiences and memories, and how it is important to to not look back at our pasts with regret, but view those things that one might look upon with regret as lessons instead.

Yes, we all fuck up.  Yes, we all make mistakes… sometimes we wrong others and sometimes we wrong ourselves.  Sometimes we trust who we shouldn’t or do things we know are wrong.

It’s important to move on from these experiences (and their consequences) and learn from them rather than just carry on the bad feelings from them and never learn a thing.

The Octopus Tarot Six of Pentacles and It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar by Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Six of Pentacles combined with the affirmation “You are lovable. You are wanted. You are needed.”

Generosity goes beyond others wants and needs, and needs to involve yourself as well. Sometimes all others need from you is a little of your time, but in order to feel stable and balanced? Sometimes that’s what you need from you as well.

These cards are a reminder that you cannot give to others when you have nothing left to give, and in order to avoid having nothing left to give? You have to take care of yourself.  No one wants you to stop taking care of yourself… not even for them, so stop pushing yourself to do just that.

DECK USED:  THE OCTOPUS TAROT AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

#DiscordTarotholicsJan2024 Challenge Prompt
Questions for January 22nd and 23rd

The Octopus Tarot Four of Wands and Ace of Pentacles, Dream Ritual OracleHow can you bring more of what you want into your world?

Trust atop Surrender, Four of Wands – Return your focus towards home, and nothing is so much more “home” than the one you love. There is a give and take to the balance you have with with him. There is trust in the drown… trust in the surrender to him. And it’s there that you find your true home.

It’s through this balance with him that you allow yourself to feel stable. Even when there are subdrops… maybe even especially then.

What do you need to focus on for self-care for the upcoming full moon?

Patience and Ace of Pentacles – Breathe through this new experience with your business and have patience both with yourself and the business as a whole. It’s new and scary, but it doesn’t have to be all bad and it won’t last forever.

DECK USED: THE OCTOPUS TAROT AND DREAM RITUAL ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I managed to meditate three days in a row, which is a record lately (because I’ve not had a very good track record over the past few months).

Gideon’s Challenge

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Looking BackLooking Back

In autumn
when the corn’s
been harvested
the fields
turn green
while giant clouds
meander
like massive
floating continents
across the sky above
and cast shapes
in light and shadow
upon the distant hills

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

Landing On Your Feet

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Today’s meditation was twelve minutes long, and was a session from the FitBit app again. I liked this one a lot better than yesterday’s session. It was the perfect length and even though it dealt with worthiness (which is a topic I struggle with) I didn’t find it uncomfortable at all. It also had a short surprise yoga nidra added in which was great, as it’s one of my favorite guided meditation practices.

78Tarot Magical Justice Card and Cat Comfort CardsToday’s draw is the Justice card combined with the affirmation “Life likes to test our surefootedness. Be nimble.”

The combination of these two cards is a reminder that it’s only through our ability to adapt that we are able to continue on when things become difficult, rough, or chaotic.  If you are rigid, you fall and break.

On the other hand, if you remain flexible and aim to adapt and change as the world around you throws obstacles in your path, you will always land on your feet. Just as a cat’s flexible spine is what allows them to do the same.

DECK USED:  78TAROT MAGICAL AND CAT COMFORT CARDS

#DiscordTarotholicsJan2024 Challenge Prompt
Prompt for January 21st : Do Spread 3

78Tarot Magical - The Chariot, Two of Wands, Ace of Cups, Knight of Swords, Seven of Pentacles

Something important in your life.

The Chariot – The autonomy and independence that allows you to live your life as you see fit, rather than dancing at the end of another’s strings.

How the essence of the Wands suit influences this important thing in your life.

Two of Wands – The essence of the Wands suit allows you the inspiration to plot your own course and choose your own adventures.

How the essence of the Cups suit influences this important thing in your life.

Ace of Cups – The essence of the Cups suit offers you the opportunity to explore your emotions rather than having to set them aside, allowing you to seek resonance within yourself.

How the essence of the Swords suit influences this important thing in your life.

Knight of Swords – The essence of the Swords suit is there to spur you forward when you feel inspired. You are given the opportunity to go after what you want, your motivation to learn and understand driving you ever onward.

How the essence of the Pentacles suit influences this important thing in  your life.

Seven of Pentacles – The essence of the Pentacles suit allows you to be able to take things at your own pace. Circling back up to the Wands suit, allowing you to take those adventures you choose at your own speed.

DECK USED: 78TAROT MAGICAL

Daily Self Kindness

I bought eggs. (I really like eggs.) They’re a bit expensive at the moment, and that made me waffle a bit on buying them. I ended up getting them, though, and had eggs and toast for supper.