Winter’s Promises
The slightest peek
at a hint
of blue
shows that the sun
still shines
brightly
far above
even
as storm clouds
roll in
to promise
winter has just begun
blue skies are boring
Unknown Darkness Tarot Reading
My unknown darkness.
Shoes and Hay – The fear that what you offer will not be enough. That you are not enough. You work very hard to avoid and not acknowledge this fear, but it is always there lingering just out of sight, driving you forward in many ways that are both healthy and unhealthy.
How to overcome this darkness.
Yule Log – Return to and focus upon the changes you have made in your life to lighten and brighten your outlook. Lean into your efforts towards positivity, optimism, and self-kindness. When you lighten your outlook, you also lighten the dark inner narratives that whisper in your ear.
How to use this darkness productively.
Lights – This darkness shines alight upon those things you can do better and improve, both in what you do as well as within yourself. It pushes you to be better and do better, and to fight to exceed even your highest expectations.
Why does this darkness scare you?
Tree – This darkness scares you because it makes you feel barren and empty, separating you from others and leaving you all alone. It is hard to connect with others when you are forcing yourself to put all of your focus and efforts on your own performance.
Why do you enjoy this darkness?
Rudolph – You enjoy this darkness because it is a useful tool that forces you to strive harder for a level of excellence that allows you to stand out from the crowd.
Your guiding light this solstice.
Cookies and Milk – Generosity, kindness, and taking time to truly appreciate the little things are where you need to lean in and focus.
The conquering light.
Angel – Listen to your guides and reach out to them for guidance when this darkness becomes too much, or when it begins to take over and overwhelm you.
DECK USED: THE CHRISTMAS ORACLE
From Chaos to Stillness… Growing Pains
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Ten of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of the end of a painful journey and other painful endings, the pain of betrayal, and moments of loss or defeat.
What I see in the message of this card today is a reminder that the holiday rush is not going to go on forever. The hectic chaos is a struggle, and it will continue to be a struggle for just a bit longer… but, just when you feel like your knees are going to buckle?
It’s going to come to an end.
Will you be able to transition smoothly? Or will you be antsy and uncomfortable when the transition happens? You may want to consider how to best transition without it keeping you pinned down or making you feel you are…. well, fucked.
It’s coming, and will be here soon. Make sure the changes coming don’t take you by surprise.
DECK USED: WINTER WAITE TAROT
I’ve decided to shift around how I eat my yogurt to see if I can find a better way. Maybe one in the morning and one in the evening… or cutting down to one a day instead of two. I’m not sure yet, but I’m going to start doing some experimenting to see if I can find a better way.
Gideon’s Challenge
The Warming Day
Cold mornings
dawn dark
with delicate drops
melting
between pine needles
and snow crunching
under foot
as frigid temps
promise
to warm
at least enough
to let ice melt
and snow drip
from branches
and eaves.
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
More To Life
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Jingle Bells card from the Winter Solstice Season Oracle, which is a representation of joy and joyous celebration.
For me, the holidays are extremely hectic. There’s very little time for sleep, or food… or well, anything. I eat what’s fast and easy, I sleep less hours, and I sit still without moving or stretching for long hours while working with pliers and wire.
Today’s card is a reminder to not forget about the good things that also come with the holiday season. The connection with family, the beautiful decorations, the music and celebration.
It’s not all bad. Remember to connect with the good as well and enjoy what little bits of it you can.
DECK USED: WINTER SOLSTICE SEASON ORACLE
After shipping out all the orders for today, I took a nap.
Gideon’s Challenge
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
Twisting the Leaf 