Don’t Touch
Tears fall
as soul aches
salty drops
saturating
temples and pillow
alike
and every time
it begins to abate
touching
that raw spot
within
in an effort
to understand
only makes it
begin yet again
Mabon Oracle Reading Part 2 of 2
#DiscordTarotholicsSep2023 Tarot Challenge
Mabon Spread – Part 2 of 2
Amber: Emotion / Balance – Where do I need to work on my emotions to create more balance in my life?
Grieving – Work on letting go instead of trying to hold on to those things that are long passed. You can’t move in to embracing something new and good until you let go of what is dead and gone.
Cedar: Fortitude / Protection – How can I use my present day fortitude to strengthen my future protection?
Mead and Wine – You have spent a long time building up you ability to turn your focus from negativity and pessimism to positivity and optimism. This skill is needed to help protect yourself from the struggles yet to come that you will go through and keep yourself afloat and out of depression’s grasp.
Marigold: Health / Happiness – Where should I focus on my health in order to develop a happier outlook?
Molasses – Patience and intention are needed. You can’t force things or rush, and pushing yourself will only make things worse. Instead, make sure that you are going slow and keeping your eye on the prize.
Lapis Lazuli: Self Awareness / Truth – What hidden truths can self-awareness bring to light in my life?
Scarecrow – Your guides are with you even when you feel as if you are all alone. You have support at your fingertips no matter what you are doing or how much you are struggling.
Walnut: Discernment / Friendship – How can I be more discerning in picking positive friendships?
Queen of the Dead – Look for those in your life that stir the fire within you and spark your inspiration, rather than those that create a sense of comfortable mellow energy in your life. You need that spark, and those mellow people just try to get you to embrace stagnancy.
Sapphire: Wisdom / Thought – How can I best discern between logical thought and true wisdom?
Elderberries – True wisdom often speaks through the voice of your intuition, whereas logical thought comes from the mind.
Yarrow: Trauma / Healing – How can I move from a place of trauma into a place of healing?
Apple of My Eye – Look deeper. Avoid taking things (and people) at face value. It’s when you dig for the truth that you are able to truly begin to process and heal.
DECK USED: SEASONS OF THE WITCH MABON ORACLE
Finding the Positive for September 13 – 15
September 13
Five of Wands – There are always going to be conflicts in the process of working together with others. We all have separate opinions, methods, and techniques that we feel are better than the rest. Just make sure that you don’t allow others to bully you into feeling like you’re not doing enough. If they want more done than you’re ready to deal with? Tell them to do it themselves instead of butting heads with them about it.
DECK USED: MAGIC PLANET TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS
September 14
Today’s meditation was nine minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…
The High Priestess – “Your speed doesn’t matter, forward is forward”, and sometimes? Your progress is being made out of your view and without you being aware of it. Just because it feels like you’re going at a snail’s pace doesn’t mean things aren’t happening, only that things are happening that you’re not aware of at the time. Have patience, and allow things to develop at their own pace. You’ll become aware of that which is hidden from you eventually when the time is right.
DECK USED: THE LIVING THREAD TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS
September 15
Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…
Ace of Cups – Don’t allow your emotions to run away with you and cause you to feel that things are worse of than they are or that you are worse off than you really are. Life has proven to you again and again that you are stronger than you believe yourself to be and will weather the storms that roll through just fine. Adapt and be flexible instead of standing rigid against the wind.
DECK USED: RAINCOAST VISIONS TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS
Gideon’s Challenge
Relief Incoming?
Autumn is a promise
whispered on the wind
as temperatures rise
once again
and we all wait
with bated breath
for the leaves to turn
in a vibrant death
and the earth to ease
into sleep
and the weather to cool
and air to smell sweet
like rainy days
and earthy decay
as finally the heat
is waved away
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Dionysian Mysteries Oracle Reading
The #lucetseptembertarotchallenge Dionysian Mysteries Challenge
Questions for September 13th thru 16th – One With Nature
Creative Expression – How can you channel your creative energy to express yourself?
Starry Night – Accept that things are how they are right now. You may not have as much creative time as you would like, but don’t abandon hope.
Letting Go and Celebrating – Which achievements or milestones deserve to be celebrated and which ones can you let go of now??
Ancient Oak Spirit – Celebrate the growth of your strengths. At this time you are in a whole new growth pattern and this experience you’re going through will help you become a stronger person overall and stronger in your abilities as well.
Maple Spirit atop Moonlight Enchantment – Release the idea that you need to lend your magical energies to others right now. Yes, you can help… but you need to consider if you should. Right now, you need to focus on yourself and conserving your energy.
The Fertility – What new ideas or projects want to grow in you??
Bluebird Spirit atop Spirit Guardian of Winter – You have a need for alone time and your inspiration will refuse to spark properly until you get the rest and alone time that you need. In other words… don’t push right now.
The Wise Guide – What message does Dionysus have for you right now??
Hummingbird Spirit – Focus on happy moments and small joys.
DECK USED: THE SACRED FOREST ORACLE
Gideon’s Challenge
Levity and Mirth
Step into the restroom
and what do I see?
a silly old cow
staring at me
with bright blue eyes
and a fuzzy mustache
ice cream cone hands
and a lot of panache
I try to relax
as I snigger and laugh
while trying to whizz
and holding my staff
cuz that silly cow
can’t help but stare
as he hangs on the wall
with his ass in the air
Twisting the Leaf 