Things We Do
Even on the
little errands
you are on
my mind
and some of the
smallest things
will draw
my thoughts
to you
and us
and what we do
together
like pocket foxes
and love stories
One Small Thing at a Time
Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and one of the free meditations from the FitBit app. It was uneventful and I struggled to stay settled and comfortable for the duration of the meditation. I did continue to practice bringing my focus back to my breath, though… so the “practice” part is still on point.
Today’s draw is The Moon card combined with the affirmation “Just one day at a time.”
When life feels uncertain, we can begin to feel overwhelmed. Everything begins to feel like a threat to what we hold dear and we either shut down and hide or that uncertainty can cause anxiety to run out of control.
The encouragement in today’s cards is that when we are feeling this way, we don’t shut down… but downsize. Instead of allowing all of the future possibilities and troubles that could come, focus only on the present. On today and only today. Tomorrow will take care of itself.
DECK USED: NEW MOON 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 26th thru 28th
Select a Court card/suit that represents qualities you wish to embody at this moment.
Queen of Cups – I am so tired of being overwhelmed by my emotions and confused by them. I sit within the Page of Cups, striving to learn more emotional intelligence and to understand my emotions better, when what I really want is just a little bit more stability in those emotions and to see them as a good thing instead of as a challenge.
How can I deepen my understanding of these qualities and integrate them into my daily life for personal mastery?
Seven of Pentacles – Be patient. It’s only through experience that you can grow into a greater emotional intelligence. It can’t be rushed.
What intentional practices can support my personal mastery journey?
Three of Cups – Share with friends and have more fun. It’s hard for you to share your feelings with others, but if you can cut loose from the rigid standards you hold yourself to and share more, you will in turn better support your efforts in this area.
How can I empower my daily actions to reflect the qualities embodied by this chosen card?
The Tower Rx – Avoid catastrophizing troubles and trials. It helps nothing and keeps you ramped up and shut down.
DECK USED: NEW MOON TAROT
I laid down when I was hurting instead of pushing myself harder.
Gideon’s Challenge
More Snow
I want more
of the white stuff
that falls from
the sky
and takes children
out of school
to play
while owners
walk pups
in the park
and kick snow
in the air
for enthusiastic
snapping
and happy yips
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Don’t Let Them Rust
Today’s meditation was twelve minutes long and was one of the #DailyCalm sessions with the Calm app. The session today was a “loving kindness” practice that had to do with directing loving kindness first toward yourself, then towards loved ones, and then towards those that have wronged you or irritate you in some way.
Interestingly, they said that the directing feelings of loving kindness towards those that wronged you would be the hardest part of the practice, but for me? It was directing that energy and sentiment towards myself.
Today’s draw is the Eight of Hills (Pentacles) combined with the affirmation “As tempting as it may be, you can’t hate yourself into health.”
There is truth to the saying that depression is a form of self hatred. Over the years you have been in therapy you have developed a great many skills to help you with your depression.
These cards are a reminder that those skills are always available to you, and always improving with each use. Don’t let them get rusty. Use them, and use them often, even during times when you’re not in the grip of a depressive episode.
DECK USED: REMEMBERING THE SWEET FOOL TAROT AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN
#DiscordTarotholicsJan2024 Challenge Prompt
Questions for January 25th and 26th
What is your greatest vice you’re not consciously aware of?
Nine of Cups and “What if you embraced it for what it is instead of dwelling on how you think it should be.” – Slugabedery. Procrastination. Dallying in stagnancy because of an enjoyment that comes from the contentment involved in those moments.
What is a positive thing in your life that you are overlooking?
Four of Hills (Pentacles) and “Let go of the urge to understand or control. There is peace in surrender and trust that all is in alignment.” – You don’t have to work so hard for the stability you seek. It will come to you naturally, if you let it.
DECK USED: REMEMBERING THE SWEET FOOL TAROT AND REFLECTION MINDFUL RITUAL CARDS
I took a much needed nap today even though it’s an orders day. I also had the most magnificent turkey sandwich for lunch. Like, really amazing.
🌕 Full Moon in Leo – January 2024
Today is the full moon, and like all new moons and full moons, I did a spread aligned to the moon’s current themes as a part of my recognition of the moon’s cycle and influences upon us. Today’s spread is courtesy of Owl and Bones Tarot.
What is your reason to roar?
The Watchful Wolf – Protecting what’s yours. Whether it’s people or spaces… pack or den.
What makes you crave the spotlight?
The High Tower – You like to be admired. (Who doesn’t?) It lifts you up.
How can you share that light?
The Sad Prince – Stay humble and allow your vulnerabilities to show.
How can you better integrate feedback or criticism?
The Warty Toad – Don’t allow criticism or constructive feedback (even the badly phrased kind) to dim your heart’s glow. Process it with your mind, not your emotions.
Full Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.
The Slave’s Cave – Home doesn’t have to be a place of only toil and work. It can be cozy too.
DECK USED: FAIRY TALES METAPHORIC CARDS
Shifting the Path
Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was one of the #dailycalm sessions from the Calm app. The topic of the session was about intrusive thoughts during meditation, and how instead of trying to push them away or squelch them, it is better to tell them “thank you, but not now”. In doing so, we give them room to resurface later instead of trying to kill them off and ending up with them fighting back in response. It also removes the self judgement of telling yourself that you’re not “good at” meditation, allowing you to practice without harsh judgements and less frustration.
Today’s draw is the Six of Cups combined with the affirmation “Life is hard. You are coping. In the only ways you know how, and you’re doing fine.”
Expectations from youth were handed down to you with a heavy fist. They meant well. They meant well. They were hard in order to make you tough. They were rough in order to teach you strength. They were trying to protect you. It was simply too much, too soon.
Finding your own path that carries with you the lessons of the past is difficult. Sometimes you stumble and other times you struggle. Paving your own path opposed to that handed down to you is hard. You’re doing it, though. Don’t give up.
DECK USED: TAROT OF SACRED FEMININE
#DiscordTarotholicsJan2024 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for January 24th : Are all emotions irrational?
Reading Summary: Generation after generation (Eight of Cups) we work to build a foundation of hope (The Star) to guide us through times of uncertainty (The Moon).
Take Away: Emotions are unpredictable at times, but we can assist ourselves in making them more predictable and handling them better through preparation over time.
If you prepare yourself to have hope, then when things become tough, you are able to stand strong in uncertainty. Our emotions follow suit.
The thing is? We cannot prepare for everything or every emotion… there’s always going to be some irrationality in the mix.
DECK USED: TAROT OF SACRED FEMININE
I started watching Gyeongseong Creature today. I’ve been curious about it for a bit now, but I’ve been holding up on watching it because even if I watch while working, it slows me down.
