Disappointments
The soul withers
and pain
sucks the vibrancy
and life
from every vein
until skin
is paper thin
and teardrops fall
one at a time
until
bits and pieces
begin
to fall away
and flutter
to the ground
to be trampled
❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)
These Saturday readings are (not usually) bearing in on any one thing or event in my life, as the question used is asking for a more general outlook. This is a self care exercise, and is not meant as a predictive reading… although that, too, happens on occasion.
The question is… What do I need to focus for self-care through the week ahead?
Earth – Four of Wands – With your week off ahead, make sure you are taking time to celebrate being able to enjoy some down time at home.
Air – Knight of Swords – Make sure if you’re going to hyper focus on anything, that you make it something fun and healthy instead of just more work. You can’t work all the time, and this week you’re supposed to be taking it easy.
Water – Nine of Swords – Worries and anxiety are on the rise this week. Make sure to take some deep breaths and do the grounding needed to keep yourself balanced and stable so that you don’t fly off the handle or become overly reactionary.
Fire – Three of Swords – Take care that you aren’t too harsh in expressing your disappointments. Too much fire and energy poured into this avenue could do far more harm than good.
Waning – Heart and Anchor – A relationship in your life that has felt stable of late may begin to feel a bit imbalanced and unstable this week. Take a breath and remember that part of this is perception… some of it may be anxiety… but very little of it is permanent truth.
Waxing – Fox and Bear – Be cunning and smart in how you take control and lead this week. Don’t just charge in like a bull in a china shop, but instead work at finding ways to bend others to your will.
DECKS USED: KAI TAROT LOVE AND LIFELINE LENORMAND
Being Stubborn Doesn’t Make It Right
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Lovers card, which is traditionally a representation of love, unions, and the making of decisions that are right and healthy for you.
What I see in this card’s imagery, though, is that sometimes what we want and desire is not always what’s truly good for us.
What I see in this card is a reminder not to cling to those things that are not for you. No matter how much you want them to be. Being too stubborn about this only leads to pain and struggle.
Better to accept and move on, than fight and insist when it’s only going to do you far more harm than good.
DECK USED: MEDIEVAL MISCHIEF TAROT
#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge Prompt
Question for February 18th: What do you need to focus on for self-care for the new moon?
Reading Summary: The snake in the Regret card reflects up into the Lovers card in your COTD for today.
There are times that you worry (Regret) that by holding on so tightly to your boundaries and independence (Integrity) that you are fucking things up in your relationship (the snake).
Don’t. He is patient and, although greedy, he is happy for all that you’re willing to give without pushing for more (Patience).
Take Away: Stop worrying so much that you could lose him. He’s here for the long haul and isn’t pushing. There’s no reason to worry that that is going to change.
DECK USED: RECLAIM ORACLE
@the_mystic_star February Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 17th and 18th
What card symbolizes the love that I have for others?
Eight of Pentacles atop Queen of Wands – You use those things you are passionate about and good at to connect with others. You seek to teach and guide, to give of yourself through these pursuits and sharing of these interests. This is how you express your love for others.
How can I share my love more effectively with others?
Ace of Pentacles and Ten of Wands – Take opportunities that are presented to you to share the burden of your responsibilities. When you pile them too high on your own plate, it steals time and energy not just from you… but from your ability to share with others and enjoy their company.
DECK USED: MEDIEVAL MISCHIEF TAROT
This is catch-up post, and I cannot remember what I might have done as a self-kindness for the day.
Gideon’s Challenge
Staying Warm
Eastern winds
slip between
mountain crevaces
to skim ice
and cold
over rocks
and branches
and as snowflakes
fall
the waterfall
freezes
and we are left
huddled together
to seek warmth
with hands in
each other’s pockets
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Actively Seeking Help
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Five of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of misfortune, domestic or financial troubles, scarcity, and ill health.
The figure in this imagery seeks help for their scarcity, but their effort is passive instead of active.
The message in this card’s imagery that it’s okay to seek charity when charity is needed, but sometimes you have to be active about it. Don’t just sit there and hold out your hand, and expect people to know what you need or want to help.
Sometimes? You have to actually seek out that help, clearly state what’s wrong, and allow others in to help us.
DECK USED: BRITT’S THIRD EYE TAROT
@Lionharts #TheFebruaryTarot Queen of Cups Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 17th and 18th
How or where should I free myself from unhealthy attachments?
Ace of Swords and Misalliance – Stop trying so hard to convince yourself things are working out when they are just not going to. You would benefit from being more discerning instead of giving 2nd chances and going easy on the fuck ups for fear of being blamed for unbiased treatment.
What insecurities, fears or coping mechanisms are holding me back?
The Tower and Love – Pushing away those you love in moments of chaos and turmoil only hold you back from the love, support, and assistance that you need from those that love you.
DECK USED: BRITT’S THIRD EYE TAROT AND МАГИЯ СЕРДЦА OРАКУЛ
#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge Prompt
Question for February 17: Where have you been settling for “good enough” in your life?
Reading Summary: You feel like you are falling short on going after what interests that make you happy (Knight of Cups and Queen of Wands), because your negative inner narrative shames you into more responsible tasks (Queen of Swords Rx).
Take Away: Your negative inner narrative is something that you struggle with a lot. It holds you back not just from aiming for success in those goals you set your sights on, but also prevents you from enjoying yourself when participating in activities that would normally light you up on the inside and create an enthusiastic emotional response.
These negative inner influences muffle both your joy and your enthusiasm.
DECK USED: BRITT’S THIRD EYE TAROT
@the_mystic_star February Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 16th and 17th
How can I attract more love into my life?
Edge atop Rolling Pin – Take a chance more often instead of being so strict with yourself and that needy child hiding within you. When you put yourself out there instead of being hard on yourself, it allows your love to spread like seeds in the wind and take root in many places instead of withering on the vine by being held too close and too tightly.
How can I reduce barriers to allowing more love into my life?
Witchcraft and Love – Intention. You need to make the choice and apply intention to connecting with others rather than allowing everything to just happen by chance all the time.
DECK: МАГИЯ СЕРДЦА OРАКУЛ
This is catch-up post, and I cannot remember what I might have done as a self-kindness for the day.
Gideon’s Challenge
Sweet Dreaming
Dream with me
of soft green fields
we will roll in
together
with leaves
in our hair
among
the morning dew
until skin is slick
and clothes so wet
they must be
peeled away
bit by bit
for us to get
just a little
closer
