I Radiate Confidence

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Today’s meditation was skipped (again).

@GlitterbyInk #AprilAffirmations24 Prompt
Affirmation Prompt for April 6th: I Radiate…

Lepus Tarot - Five of WandsFive of Wands – I radiate confidence.

You are able to not just stand up for what you believe in, but express it in ways that allow others to hear what you have to say, even as they try to shout their own perspectives. You are not a wallflower, but a warrior guided by what you feel is right and able to stand up for that when needed.

Sometimes this causes conflict with others, but you are confident enough to not shy away from that conflict, and instead step into the fray and try to be heard in the chaos.   This means that you are not intimidated by conflict, which gives you an upper hand in being heard among others that may not be quite so comfortable stepping into such situations.

DECK USED:  LEPUS TAROT

@Lionharts #TheAprilTarot Mercury Musing Prompt
Question for April 6th: What area of my life needs honest evaluation and reflection?

Growing Oracle CardsSilence atop Your Feelings – Take a look at the things that you’re doing in your life that are contributing to feelings of loneliness. Being alone has never been a problem for you before, so what is changing that makes you want to hide from it? Why is alone time feeling unpleasant instead of comfortable and happy?

Compassion – Are you giving yourself the kindness and understanding that you need? Or are you treating yourself far worse than you would treat others in the same situation? Are you punishing yourself… and if so, what for?

Abstract atop Differences – You have the opportunity to heal yourself, if you’re willing to look at things from a different perspective than the one you’ve always taken.

Take Away – You are using feelings of loneliness to punish yourself, rather than giving yourself the compassion you need to heal and feel better. Stop isolating yourself emotionally and allow others to be involved in the ways that matter so that you’re alone time can have value again, instead of feel like an echo chamber of self-punishment.

DECK USED: GROWING ORACLE CARDS

#DiscordTarotholicsApr2024 Challenge Prompt
Question for April 6th: Plan Your Epitaph Day – What future plans do you need to spend some time sorting out now?

Lepus Tarot - Ace of Pentacles, Nine of Cups, King of CupsReading Summary: The key to happiness (Nine of Cups) with new opportunities (Ace of Pentacles) is to make sure that you leave room for Gideon to have space in your life and don’t ignore the emotional growth you’re aiming to achieve (King of Cups).

Take Away: Your happiness needs to take center stage, and you need to work harder on trying to figure out what things will create that sense of satisfaction and emotional satiation.

These cards indicate that you need to chase new opportunities as a part of your personal happiness, but at the same time need to make sure that you don’t get so wrapped up in those new opportunities that you lose track of what your heart needs as well. It can’t all be about work and achieving financial stability.

DECK USED: LEPUS TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Although I didn’t manage a nap today, I did lie down for a bit to rest while Gid was out and about getting things done.

I Have My Mother’s Eyes

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

@GlitterbyInk #AprilAffirmations24 Prompt
Affirmation Prompt for April 5th: I Have…

Mibramig Magical Tarot - Queen of SwordsQueen of Swords – I have my mother’s eyes.

That is not to say that they are the same shape and color, or that you are cold and calculating, but rather that you have a skill towards discernment.

You know what you want, and you know what is good for you.  You know what works, what path to take, and what to say to help others along their path as well.

Discernment means the ability to judge well, whether that is the people around you, the path you follow, or the activities you participate in along the way. It means that you don’t have to doubt yourself so much, because you know what’s right for you and choose well when needing to.

You may not be as cut throat or self serving, you may not view people as people on the chessboard of life, waiting to be moved by your words and actions.  But, when it comes to knowing your choices and the best choice forward for you?  You are unerringly your mother’s son.

DECK USED:  MIBRAMIG MAGICAL TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsApr2024 Challenge Prompt
Questions for April 4th and 5th

Mibramig Magical Tarot - Three of Cups, Two of Wands, The Moon, The Hanged ManTell a Lie Day – What lie have you told that it is time to reveal?

Three of Cups atop Two of Wands – There have been times in the past when I have used my social connections for my own personal agenda instead of simply enjoying them as the guileless friendships that they appear to be.

Although society is a whole has a habit of seeing this as a type of reprehensible behavior, I have not personally seen anything wrong with it in the instances where I have used it, but I’ve kept it quiet because I know other people would.

Go for Broke Day – How can you best go about revealing the truth?

The Moon and The Hanged Man – Instead of assuming the worst of people and sinking into the uncertainty of whether or not they will accept what has been done, it would be a good idea to discuss with them the situation and get their perspective, as well as allow them to see yours.

DECK USED: MIBRAMIG MAGICAL TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Ms B and I helped each other make chocolate chip cookies today, which I’ve already ate half of.

Gideon’s Challenge

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Forest DetritusSpring Awakenings

My heart
is like tender shoots
slipping up
through damp soil
reaching
for the sun
that is you
and as I unfurl
vulnerable
and eager
your love
shines brightly
for all to see
and melts the snow

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I Create Opportunity

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

@GlitterbyInk #AprilAffirmations24 Prompt
Affirmation Prompt for April 4th: I Create…

New Choice Tarot de Marseille - Five of CupsFive of Cups – I create my own opportunity for improvement.

Pessimistic thinking is a habit in your life that has been deeply ingrained. Seeing and anticipating the worst comes naturally for so long now that it’s all you remember, and it’s only through awareness and effort that another healthier perspective can take root.

The more you work to instill positivity and optimism into your life, the more it will take root. But, like throwing a snowball at a wall, with each effort, only a tiny bit will stick. You have to keep trying in order to get enough to stick that it begins making a true difference in the wall’s topography.

DECK USED:  NEW CHOICE TAROT DE MARSEILLE

@Lionharts #TheAprilTarot Mercury Musing Prompt
Question for April 4th and 5th

New Choice Tarot de Marseille - Ace of Wands, Page of Wands, Queen of Swords, Four of WandsWhat should I surrender to for personal growth?

Queen of Swords atop Four of Wands – It’s time to consider letting your personal “Queen of Swords” back into your inner circle instead of continuing to freeze her out.

Gideon has been mentioning this for a while but you have been very resistant. Lately you’ve been taking the first steps through going out to dinner and and allowing some surface contact. Keep going in this direction. It’s time to resolve these issues and welcome her back “home”.

What patterns or attachments do I need to try and release during this retrograde?

Page of Wands and Ace of Wands – Make sure that you are not falling into old habits of letting yourself become so distracted by new ideas and passions to the point that you sight of everything else around you. Enthusiasm and new passions are good… In fact, they’re great. But, you don’t want them to become so much of a distraction that you fall behind on everything else that’s on your plate.

DECK USED: NEW CHOICE TAROT DE MARSEILLE

Daily Self Kindness

Another nap on an orders day.   Always a kindness that I don’t really feel I deserve but is sometimes needed.

I Love My Work

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

@GlitterbyInk #AprilAffirmations24 Prompt
Affirmation Prompt for April 3rd: I Love…

Everybody's Tarot - Eight of PentaclesEight of Pentacles – I love my work.

Remember to take the time to put attention towards enjoying your craft. It’s not all about duty and responsibility, but also about the joy of creation. It’s important to not lose sight of that, especially when things are feeling stressful.

You started your business and honing this craft because it was something you really enjoyed.  You loved making beautiful things that people then used in their own lives to make them feel beautiful.

Don’t lose sight of this joy and passion in your work just because you are making money at it and that adds a touch of responsibility to the work that wasn’t always there.

DECK USED:  EARTH CHILD TAROT

@Lionharts #TheAprilTarot Mercury Musing Prompt
Question for April 3rd: What hidden insights should I pay attention to during this month of musing?

Loputyn OracleDeath of the Ego – Where is pride blinding you to a broader viewpoint? Step back and examine your reactions more closely, and seek to step aside from those that are over the top to gain some needed perspective. When you react negatively and intensely, it is a sign there’s something triggering you that needs examining more closely.

Lucid Dream – You’ve had a lot of dreams lately where you keep trying to return to them when you should be trying to wake up.  Pay attention to your dreams and make sure you are writing them down. There’s something in there that is the reason you keep returning to them instead of rising, but you are missing it again and again because you’re not writing down what you’re dreaming before you forget it.

Fusion – In order to connect with others more fully, you need to let down your guard. Take time to examine what is holding you back, and if any of those fears or defenses are outdated or superfluous. Safety is important, but over-vigilance makes for a very solitary existence.

DECK USED: LOPUTYN ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsApr2024 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for April 3rd: What existed before our universe was created?

Everybody's Tarot - Six of Wands, King of Cups, King of Swords

Once upon a time there was an energy/entity that was vast and strong and filled with the interests of only pleasing itself (Six of Wands Rx).

There were no others to please other than the self, and thus they saw everything through a lens of logic as they went about their existence (King of Swords).

One day, emotion then entered the picture, and with it creation began. The energy/entity began using this emotion to begin guiding their energy in new ways and creating new things…. and thus the universe was born. (King of Cups)

DECK USED: EARTH CHILD TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I worked on some orders today while in play with Gideon so that tomorrow wouldn’t be so stressful.

🎨 Weekly Creativity Prompt – Page of Wands

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Prompt: “Pull the Queen of Cups 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?“

The Slow Tarot - Page of WandsSlow Tarot – The kid in this imagery looks so happy and so proud of all that he’s learning and experiencing on this camping trip of his. He’s set up a tent, lit a fire, and stands tall with a big smile on his face. This card is a reminder that we need to take pride in our adventurous spirit, new experiences, and accomplishments… even the beginner ones. Maybe… especially the beginner ones.

Page of Wands - Hong Kong Tarot, Anima Mundi Tarot, Tarot of the Hidden Realm

Hong Kong Tarot – Leaving the house vulnerable and unprepared while thinking you actually are?  This is a serious novice move. Yes, some time outside would be wonderful, but honestly? Umbrella in hand or not, clothes are important. Sometimes, we don’t learn these things until we try them and realize it, though. Remember to look for the better way in the things you experiment with. One’s first try is wrought with pitfalls, large and small.  Pay attention to them, and you’ll learn all the ins and outs.

Anima Mundi Tarot – The salamander is associated with the Wands (fire) suit because, at least according to legend, the salamander can pass through fire without getting hurt. Through this association, they represent a theme of resilience through conflict. In this card, though, the salamander is colorless. There are no reds and oranges of flame as would normally be seen in such a depiction on a Wands card. I would read this to mean that there is a lack of reaching for one’s potential.  A stagnancy that one needs to break free of in order to breathe “life” into their situation.

Tarot of the Hidden Realm – Pure joy.  That is what I see in the expression on this boy’s face, and in the spark of color that fills this card’s imagery. I would read this card as an encouragement towards enthusiasm and going after those things that make you feel excited and inspired.  Reject those things you don’t enjoy and dive into the ones you do.

DECK USED: SLOW TAROT, HONG KONG TAROT, ANIMA MUNDI TAROT, TAROT OF THE HIDDEN REALM