Evening Stillness
The peace is
delicate
like blades of grass
and dried twigs
as air
ripples over water
wings fold
and I stand
still as a statue
to watch
silently
as the world
moves on
around me
while I wait
Winter’s Cold Lenormand Reading
Das erwärmt meinen Geist? (What warms my Spirit?)
Ship and Bear – You have connected with a mothering energy over the past few months, and the trips you take to go and visit with her warm your spirit, giving you a sense of belonging, nurturing, and strength that you haven’t felt before. This connection bolsters your spirit in a way only the warmth of a mother can.
Das erwärmt meinen Herz? (What warms my Heart?)
Man and Dog – Close friendships that you hold dear warm your heart. Specifically, that friendship you have with your best friend. He has been by your side through thick and thin, even when either of you have fucked up along the way. Even during these times, the friendship has continued to hold strong and warms your heart, providing faith that such friendships can and do exist… even for you.
Das erwärmt meinen Seele? (What warms my Soul?)
Stars and Letter – Time with the one that inspires within you feelings of hope, joy, comfort, support, and guidance. Your partner holds your heart and soul in his hands, and uses this power only for good… only for -your- good. Warming your soul with his love, care, and devotion. Distance doesn’t matter, as the connection is solid and strong whether it is face to face or with miles between you.
DECK USED: VINTAGE CHRISTMAS LENORMAND
Make the Time
Today’s meditation was skipped (yes, again).
Today’s draw is the Empress, which is traditionally a representation of the nurturing, female strength and empowerment without losing that “softer side” in the process, abundance, fertility, the divine feminine, and Mother Earth.
She may be the queen of the winter wonderland of this deck, but that doesn’t keep her from having a hint of knowing warmth in her eyes. In this way, it is the expression upon the figure’s face in this card that draws my attention today.
That gaze seems to say… “Don’t forget that no matter how busy today gets, you still need to take care of yourself.”
This is fitting, since it’s yet again orders day, and there is SO much to get done. Today’s card is a reminder that even if it doesn’t feel like there’s enough time? Make time to take care of yourself.
DECK USED: WINTER MAGIC TAROT
I made chocolate chip cookies. Not from scratch… I just don’t have enough time for that, but from store bought dough, which while not as good as my recipe? It’s still way better than nothing.
Gideon’s Challenge
Between the Cracks
The universe
is made up of
worlds within worlds
within worlds
and each ignored
by the one above it
forsaken
but for by a small few
that take the time
to lean down
and dirty their knees
to see what others
have forgotten
even exists
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Ambition and Strategization
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the King of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of a projective alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s thoughts, intellect, education, logic, ambitions, strategy, and communication. This often translates into themes that have to do with professional acumen, authority figures in the education sector, cunning strategists, and those skills that are often referred to as having a “silver tongue”.
Today’s card is a reminder of strategy, and the experience you have gained over years that can help you put strategies in place in your life that will assist you in achieving your goals.
Ambition can be a hard task master, but strategy can help map out your path in a way that takes some of the burden and stress off your shoulders and makes your path forward easier.
Today’s card is about seizing your knowledge and using it to your advantage in such a way. Consider what needs done, and what your next steps can be. Plot a course, and strategize your way forward. Adaptability works best when you have a plan in place that you can then adapt from…. rather than simply moving through chaos with no plan at all.
DECK USED: THE CHRISTMAS TAROT
*Thinks on this.* I chose an apple and peanut butter toast over cookies this evening.
Gideon’s Challenge
Daydreaming
When summer slips
into autumn’s grasp
and flower’s colors
begin to fade
will you lie with me
in the green grass
and watch the clouds
march by
on parade
and hold my hand
as we pick out shapes
making up stories
as we go
before getting lost
in laughter and kisses
until the sunset glow
Twisting the Leaf 