Renewal
New life
slips free
from damp earth
to stretch
towards the sun
as blades unfurl
into leaves
stretched wide
and eager for
light and warmth
as bits of fuzz
are tickled
by a breeze
skimming over
moldering decay
Time Spent
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Three of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of friendships, revelry, celebration, and collaboration between those that are like not just in mind but also in heart
Here in this card we see togetherness and fun without the wineglasses and revelry. It is a reminder to us all that sometimes fun is in being with the ones you love and has nothing to do with Bacchus or over indulgence or cutting loose.
A lot of people for get that when looking at the Three of Cups. They see three women dancing with their cups raised and think “party on!” The thing is, though? That’s not always what the Three of Cups is about. Sometimes, it’s about comfort and companionship. About having fun with those like-minded friends and loved ones that mean something to you.
DECK USED: PASTORAL TAROT
@the_mystic_star February Tarot Challenge Prompt
Question for February 5th thru 7th
How can I embrace the loving energy of this month?
Nettle – It’s not about how… it’s about doing. It’s about embracing. It’s about reaching out and making it happen because that’s what you want.
How can I amplify this love energy in my life?
Milk Thistle – As the Nettle says “just do it” so the Milk Thistle says that the actions you take need to be gentle and kind. Take care you don’t be too aggressive in your efforts.
How can I reduce the barriers to the love energy that is all around me?
Tulsi – Look at all that is around you, and take time to appreciate all that you have. Barriers fall when your awareness and gratitude opens you to the good stuff in your own life.
DECK USED: THE HERBAL ASTROLOGY ORACLE
@thetarotprofessor Self Love Challenge Prompt
Question: Do the Self Love a struggle Spread
What do I struggle the most to love about myself?
Page of Cups – Your lack of emotional intelligence. You kick yourself over your struggles in the exploration and growth in this area again and again, when in truth you are simply growing. A little at a time, bit by bit.
What can I release to make it easier to accept that part of myself?
Death – Embrace change. Accept that it’s going to take some time and allow change to happen instead of fighting against it. It’s a natural part of life, and when you fight, it just makes everything harder. That includes accepting you are changing… and that -those- changes are going to take time as well.
What can I do to begin to love that part of myself?
Wheel of Fortune – Keep in mind that there are ups and downs in any part of life and in any time of growth. Sometimes things will be easy, and other times? Extremely difficult. It’s better to ride the ups and downs than fight against the tides.
What do I love most about myself?
Seven of Pentacles – Your connection to the earth and those things that grow from it.
DECK USED: PASTORAL TAROT
I took a bit of a break when I got home today instead of plowing into all the “things I need to get done”.
Gideon’s Challenge
The Fairy Tales
Hang your head
deeply
to slip your ear
to my lips
as we move
along the trail
and I will
whisper stories
to you
of the creatures
that hide among
mossy niches
and fern fronds
as their laughter
mingles with the wind
all around us
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Weekly Creativity Prompt – The Sun
Prompt: “Pull the Sun 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?”
Modern Love Tarot – Joyous celebration and pride combine in this card as a mother holds her child up to the sun. This card is a display of celebrating life, and taking moments as they come while treasuring the laughter and love we have for each other. It’s youth and energy, brightness and warmth, and it encourages one to cherish these feelings and be “in the moment” with them.
Gay Tarot – Sometimes working together toward a mutual goal goes beyond projects you share with others and bleeds into a life as a whole. The two figures in this image have been together a long time. They work together, they play together… and over time it’s become clear that everything is better together. Where can your life be improved by working with others towards successes that you can share? And how much sweeter will those successes be if shared with each other?
Spiritual Tarot – A radiant figure stands in the light, filled with pride and standing tall. That radiance has become a part of him, strong and wild as the world bursts into abundance around him. This figure reminds me of the Wiccan God, who is reborn each spring and grows to maturity in summer’s warmth each year. It asks you to seek out what needs a rebirth in your own life, and where abundance has flourished and grown both within and around you.
Meraki Tarot 2nd Edition – Wishes scatter into the wind, given up to the sun’s radiance like seeds seeking fertile soil. Not every wish we have can come true, but this card indicates that some of them can. They just need a little nurturing and they can find that fertile soil needed in which to grow and flourish.
DECK USED: MODERN LOVE TAROT, GAY TAROT, SPIRITUAL TAROT, MERAKI TAROT 2ND EDITION
Don’t Shut It Out
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Queen of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s passions, enthusiasm, interests, determination, willpower, and inner spark.This often translates into themes that have to do with nurturing and encouraging the dreams, passions, and interests of others.
I’m not sure how I get this from the imagery, but what I see here in the imagery of this card is to not reject the support that is offered to you. Sometimes it can come from unlikely sources, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less genuine… any less valuable. In fact, sometimes help and encouragement from unlikely sources hits harder and digs deeper than from the expected ones. Be open to it… don’t shut it out.
DECK USED: FORAGER’S DAUGHTER TAROT AFTERLIGHT EDITION
@thetarotprofessor Self Love Challenge Prompt
Topic: Draw one card.
What positive message or energy does this card have for me today?
The Self Love-Card is a pretty clear message. Take care of yourself and give yourself what you need today. Life can be hard enough without being hard on yourself and making things more difficult. Give in to your needs instead of brushing them aside, and tell your body that you care.
Turn your interpretation into a one-sentence affirmation.
I will give myself what I need without beating myself up for needing it.
DECK USED: LOVE STORY ORACLE CARDS
#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 6th and 7th
Where do you resist being generous with yourself?
Six of Swords Rx – You spend too much time hesitating before embracing change, and it creates a sense of stagnancy in an unhealthy space.
Why?
Two of Swords – There’s only so much of you to go around, and sometimes you just have to make a choice. You invariably choose to put others before yourself and your own needs.
How could you benefit by giving in to that generosity instead?
The Hermit – By putting yourself first, that time of stagnancy can be turned into healthy alone time instead.
DECK USED: FORAGER’S DAUGHTER TAROT AFTERLIGHT EDITION
I took a nap at Ms B’s before heading home. I’ve been really tired and the nap really helped.
Gideon’s Challenge
The Nymph
Cold water slips
over chilled skin
as bare feet wade
from frigid depths
to dry grasses
that crackle
underfoot
and brush tapped
barren rustles
as the figure steps
from grasses
into the trees beyond
and melts away
into the forest
with a soft laugh
hanging in the air
Twisting the Leaf 