Too Much of a Good Thing

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Cute Rabbit Tarot - The DevilToday’s draw is the Devil card, which is traditionally a representation of temptations, addictions, and the quandary that we get ourselves in when we go “too deep” into something we (at least initially in some way) enjoy.

Today I go to family to eat Easter dinner and it makes perfect sense to me that this card would pop up.  It’s a reminder not to go overboard.  I enjoy food, but no matter how good it is, it’s important to practice a bit of moderation if for no other reason that you don’t want to deal with the indigestion that comes from eating too much.

The message in today’s card is to enjoy the day. Enjoy the food.  Just don’t eat so much that you make yourself miserable.

DECK USED:  THE CUTE RABBIT TAROT

@Lionharts #TheAprilTarot Light My Fire Challenge Prompt
Question: What steps am I guided to take to further awaken my inner fire?

Aianaiya Crystal Cards - Amazonite, Fluorite, AmethystReading Summary: You need to accept that you are not in a place that’s healthy for lighting that fire right now (Amazonite), and instead you need to try to focus on leaning into positivity and optimism (Fluorite). Doing this will help you to heal and reconnect with yourself (Amethyst).

Take Away: The issue here is that you’re too pushy with yourself, and a demanding taskmaster.  Every time you see the idea that you can “awaken your inner fire” you jump on it thinking it will help drive you forward and help you do more.

And, as these cards clearly indicate, that’s just not the energy that you need right now.

Instead, focus on recovery and using the tools of optimism and positivity to push back against the pessimism and negative inner narratives that aren’t allowing you the rest and healing you need.

DECK USED: AIANAIYA CRYSTAL CARDS

#DiscordTarotholicsApr2023 Challenge Prompt
Prompt: Do Spread 2
Question: How can I better get the rest and recovery that the cards have been saying I need?

With Love Little Pig & Little Bunny Postcard Set and Cute Rabbit TarotReading Summary: In the tarot cards in this reading, no one is holding anyone such as in the theme of the anchor card, but in the Ten of Pentacles, a child bunny reaches up to an adult seeking to be picked up. This speaks of comfort  (the hug) coming in acknowledging what you have accomplished (Ten of Pentacles) rather than what you strive to still do.

Only in the Page of Cups is there a link between the imagery and the pig through corresponding hues of pink and the position of the figures, indicating that it is important to reach for support and love that you can connect to through your budding emotions and creativity.

In the Eight of Pentacles, we break from the anchor card entirely as the small figure in the card’s imagery distances themselves from the worker. There is no closeness here and none of the warm healing that the anchor card calls for. This is a reminder not to set yourself apart and push yourself to work, and then expect things to get better. This isn’t what you need.

Take Away: Sometimes you have to be grateful for what you’ve already accomplished instead of always striving for more and better. In pushing yourself, you rob yourself of the joy of discovery and creativity. Everything becomes a chore, even those things you normally love. Give yourself the closeness, creativity, and bonding you need with others.  Prioritize these needs over your obligations and responsibilities to find the rest and recovery you need.

DECK USED: WITH LOVE LITTLE PIG & LITTLE BUNNY POSTCARD SET AND THE CUTE RABBIT TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I ate a lot of really good food today.

Gideon’s Challenge

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IMG_2271My Favorite

Itty bitty rain drops
coat the skin
like morning mist
kissing the senses
with cold lips
and a chill
that lingers
as everything
is saturated
in moments
and the drip drip drip
of moisture
is not the sound
of clouds crying
but of the world
being rinsed clean

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❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)

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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?

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with the Fauntabelle Tarot and Sparkly Lenormand

Earth – King of Cups Rx – A sense of instability is on the rise and is going to be disruptive to your emotional stability and strength. It may become difficult to connect emotionally with others this week, which will just further that disruption. Just do your best, as you need that connection for everything else in your life to feel secure and stable.

Air – Eight of Wands – Don’t let racing thoughts turn into anxiety. Instead, use exercise and other (preferably fun) energy burning methods to help keep things in hand.

Water – The Emperor – Seize control this week when it comes to your emotions and be the leader among those close to you. Sitting back and letting things run their own course this week will only manifest unsatisfactory results.

Fire – Page of Wands Rx – Lack of inspiration in your work will have you feeling stymied this week.  With all this wild energy running around mentioned above, this can make it feel like you’re chasing your tail. Take a breath and remind yourself that this is temporary.

Waning – Tower and Lily – Stop holding yourself back from seeking out what pleasure and enjoyment you can in life this week.  Instead, give yourself permission to take pleasure in the world around you and those within it.

Waxing – Snake and Fish – Make sure you are paying attention to just how far you are willing to go to get ahead this week. You may be feeling a bit over enthusiastic in this regard and you want to make sure you keep yourself to your values… because the temptation to push the envelope will be strong.

Take Away – Find pleasure and enjoyment where you can this week and use physical exertions to help stave off the rise in anxiety that’s coming.

DECKS USED: FAUNABELLE TAROT AND SPARKLY LENORMAND

Shoring Up

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

The Bearot Deck - The EmpressToday’s draw is the Empress card, which is traditionally a representation of nurturing, the earth, mother energies, fertility, abundance, and the sacred feminine.

The deep golds and reds in this card speak to me of irritation, whereas the theme of the card itself is anything but.

This contrast connects to what’s going on in my life this weekend, and the message in today’s card is to be good to yourself today. Tomorrow is going to be a bit of a trial with the whole Easter dinner thing.

Take time today to be good to yourself and let yourself be pampered a bit. It will help shore up your strength and tolerance for what’s to come.

DECK USED:  THE BEAROT DECK

#DiscordTarotholicsApr2023 Challenge Prompt
Questions for April 8

Althea OracleWhat in life holds you back?

Eyebright and Dandelion – Losing touch with past motivations that you need to reconnect with. You’ve been struggling with motivation and inspiration for a while now, and it doesn’t feel like it’s getting any better over time.  That struggle, more than anything else, is holding you back at this time.

What in life guides you forward?

Yellow Melilot and Nettle – Your insatiable drive for self sufficiency.  Even when feeling uninspired and unmotivated, your constant need for self-sufficiency and stability continue to push you forward and make sure that your responsibilities and obligations are met.

DECK USED: ALTHEA ORACLE

@Lionharts #TheAprilTarot Light My Fire Challenge Prompt
Question: What can focusing on my passions do for me?

The Bearot Deck - Five of Pentacles, Knight of Swords, The EmpressReading Summary: Focusing on your passions can allow you to confront (Knight of Swords) feelings of scarcity (Five of Pentacles) with a more understanding and nurturing approach (The Empress).

Take Away: Whether those times of scarcity are a reality, or simply your anxiety busy creating stories in your head, approaching them from nurturing and understanding perspective will give you the energy and power needed to confront them and defeat them, rather than allowing them to take over.

Not everything you are struggling with has to be confronted head on with aggression and not all of your struggles need to be looked at with derision.

DECK USED: THE BEAROT DECK

Daily Self Kindness

I did a bunch of little stuff around the house today that needed done, but worked to keep things as low-key as possible for the day.

Gideon’s Challenge

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IMG_1897Spring’s Awakening

Renewed life
shows
signs of
slipping free
of protective shells
as buds
and tender bits
peak out
at the world
eager to greet
the sun
and stretch tall
in the wake
of winter’s
bitter chill

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Promoting Stability

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Cute Animal Tarot - Four of PentaclesToday’s draw is the Four of Pentacles, which is traditionally about stability and gratitude (sometimes to excess, which can turn miserly) for what you have. This is a stagnant sort of appreciation that speaks of not reaching for more, but instead being focused on what you have in the now.

Aging sucks.  I’m just saying… it does.  I had an eye test today. Or, rather, several eye tests today, and received a handful of bad news that all is related to aging.

In with the doctor, the man used the word “stable” a lot in reference to the changes I need to make in my daily life to ensure that the problems found during those tests didn’t get worse.  He said more than once that I have the ability to help keep these conditions “stable”.

Each time he said it, my mind went back to this card I’d pulled this morning.   The message in today’s card is to pay attention to the doctor’s advice.  Take notes and follow his directions.  You very much -want- to be stable in this… so do what you can to further that goal.

DECK USED:  CUTE ANIMALS TAROT

@Lionharts #TheAprilTarot Light My Fire Challenge Prompt
Question: How can I harness my energy to fuel my creativity and pursue my passions?

Witch Cat OracleRumi – Reconnect with the “why” in the things that you do. So much of your life is connected to your spiritual path, and at times your day-to-day tasks and habits connected to your spiritual path become rote. Remind yourself of the sacredness that lives within them. Even within things as small as taking a shower or washing your hands.

Nixi atop Miro – Return to doing your morning devotionals. It provides you a moment of gratitude practice that you are otherwise missing.

Take Away – By reconnecting with your spiritual path and practices, it can assist you in harnessing your energy and directing it towards those things you are passionate about.

DECK USED: WITCH CATS ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsApr2023 Challenge Prompt
Questions for April 6th and 7th

Cute Animal Tarot - Two of Swords, Three of Wands, Six of Wands, Seven of Swords, The High Priestess, Ace of CupsWhat is your greatest weakness?

Seven of Swords – Your desire to see the best in people allows them to sneak in and fuck your over. You don’t see it coming because you don’t want to see that that’s who they really are.

How can you relieve or release this weakness?

The High Priestess – Listen to your intuition instead of arguing with it. Often in these situations, your intuition is trying to warn you, but you discount it’s advice as “jumping the gun” and instead try to give these people the benefit of the doubt until it’s too late.

What is your greatest worry?

Two of Swords – That your duration of deliberation when it comes to important decisions will either be too long or not long enough. You want to collect as much information as possible before deciding, but have a hard time not holding out to get even more information than you need.

How can you relieve or release this worry?

Ace of Cups – Accept that the reason you are holding out is emotional and usually indicates that the best advisable decision isn’t the one you really want to make on an emotional level.

What is your greatest fear?

Three of Wands Rx – Stagnancy and lack of direction. Being blown off course to the point that you lose your way and have to start over from scratch as a result.

How can you relieve or release this fear?

Six of Wands – Let others inspire movement when you can’t inspire yourself.

DECK USED: CUTE ANIMALS TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

As mentioned earlier in this post, today was eye test day…. for the first time in probably two or maybe three years.