Night Sky Petunia
Starlight shines
on silken petals
to shimmer bright
in daylight’s
glimmer
as petals flutter
and open wide
to welcome
raindrop’s kisses
and as sun sinks
and moon rises
the flowers
shine on
still
Typewriter Lenormand Reading
What needs expressing?
Mice and Birds – You need to actually talk with those you love about your worries and concerns instead of keeping them to yourself and allowing them to eat you up inside.
How to be deliberate with my words?
Book and Letter – Speak from a place of knowledge, and make sure that you are confirming your sources before you use them.
When to make some noise?
Heart and Bouquet – Speak up when your heart tells you to, and when what you have to say can be a boon to others. Share with those you know will care about what you have to say.
DECK USED: BRUNE LENORMAND
Change and Intent
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Death card, which is traditionally a representation of organic transformations and gradual change.
The depiction of an altar in today’s card speaks to me of empowerment in the face of change. It says that we have the ability to steer or own path. This doesn’t mean avoiding change or halting it, but rather seizing it as an opportunity. Spellwork, after all, is about intent.
The message in today’s card is to take care that you don’t fight so hard against change that you lose the opportunity to choose where you go from here.
DECK USED: LIGHT IN THE MIST TAROT
#DiscordTarotholicsSep2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions for September 12th
Your Personal Pain – Four of Swords and The Frog – You struggle a great deal with finding the motivation needed to care for your own needs and get the rest that you need. You’re always pushing for more, and as a result you neglect those needs until your physical body is screaming out into the void for help.
A Healing Action to Take – Three of Wands and The Bee – Delegate, and involve others in your goals and responsibilities. Remember that you don’t have to do everything yourself.
Possible Positive Outcome – Two of Wands and The Leopard – By including others more in the process, you create more opportunity for growth and accomplishments through better planning and strategy.
DECK USED: 11:11 TAROT AND FIELD FAMILIAR ORACLE
To Cull & Gather #VennoxesTarotChallenge Prompt
Questions for September 11th thru 15th – TO HARVEST
What should I be reaping in my life?
Knight of Pentacles – You have the opportunity to rake in a greater sense of stability and security if you are patient enough to take things one step at a time and not rush the process.
What blessings should I be thankful for?
Death – Be thankful that not all changes in life come in hot and heavy and full of chaos. Some of them come in slow and give you time to adjust a little at a time.
What have I grown this year?
Three of Pentacles – Greater strength and support through community connections, rather than solitary effort. Collaborations with others that have developed into greater things through those connections made than what could be accomplished alone.
What is my biggest accomplishment?
Eight of Swords – Recognition that your perspective is not the only perspective, and opening you eyes to see far more than you would otherwise. By having removed the blindfold, you are able to see more through multiple perspectives rather than just your own. You are still taken by surprise sometimes by others perspectives, but you have spent your life learning how to be open to them and see their value… even when there are times you don’t agree.
What should I be preparing for next?
Judgement – Get in touch with your moral compass and make sure that you are on the same page. There are some judgment calls that you’re going to have to be making soon that could change the course of your path. In making sure that you are in close contact with your moral compass and listening closely to what it has to say, you’ll be in a better place to make these decisions wisely.
DECK USED: LIGHT IN THE MIST TAROT
I spent time bonding with the ice pack tonight on the couch, which in turn turned into an unintentional nap.
Gideon’s Challenge
Deconstruction
The soul whispers
it’s wounds
like a raw ache
as cracks
turn into chasms
as confidence
dwindles
like starving weeds
on too-dry clay
and as the soul
cracks open wider
and fissures splinter
through the heart
he whispers still…
I love you
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
The Responsibility of Authority
Today’s meditation was skipped, although I did spend a good deal of time just resting on the bed earlier today and dawdling on my phone. It doesn’t have the same affects as actually doing the meditation, but it is a bit of extra self kindness I gave myself today.
Today’s draw is the Emperor card, which is traditionally a representation of authority, control, structure, and focusing on the greater good.
What stands out to me the strongest today in the imagery of this card is the skeleton that stands behind the king and turns his head toward those of wealth who complain loudly for more, instead of allowing him to see the desperate souls on the other side of his dais that beg on their knees for his help.
A lot of how we deal with and/or handle authority comes from our past and what we were taught as the proper way to treat others when we are in this type of a position. This card is a reminder that when you are in an authority position, it’s important to see the whole picture so that you are doing what is right for the greater good, rather than just those who shout the loudest. Don’t allow “this is how it’s always been done” lead you astray from what is right and just.
DECK USED: WISDOM’S CHARIOT TAROT
OwlandBonesTarot’s #BothSidesOfTheTarot Prompt
Questions for September 10th and 11th
What’s happening quickly?
The Moon – Uncertainty is creeping in and making things feel more bleak and worrisome than they actually are. You are supposed to be savoring this annual moment of lull in your work, not allowing it to tweak you out.
What is taking its sweet time?
Eight of Swords – Revelations and enlightenment. You’re spending so much time freaking out about something that you know isn’t permanent or detrimental that you are blinding yourself to what else you could be doing with your time.
Finding Balance Between the Two – Instead of focusing on wanting things to stay the same and the discomfort that comes with change, you need to make sure you are focusing on being adaptable to changes (Atabey) and looking at what you can do to help yourself (Chang’e) through these times.
What is seen?
Ace of Coins – Opportunities approach, just as they do each year as this time of slowness in your business draws to a close. You’ve only to pay attention in order to take advantage of the opportunities awaiting you.
What is unseen?
Two of Staves – There’s lots of preparations that need to be made in order to make the best of the opportunities that are coming. Nobody sees these preparations but you, but they are important and you need to focus on them so that you are ready.
Finding Balance Between the Two – Not all of the preparation that need to be done are of the physical variety or directly related to your business (Oshun). Make sure that you are tending to your protections, and doing the other spiritual and self-care practices needed to shore up your strength for what lies ahead (Selene).
DECKS USED: SHIP OF FOOLS TAROT AND GUIDANCE OF THE GODDESS ORACLE
#DiscordTarotholicsSep2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic for September 11th: Do Spread 2
Wolf – How can I encourage my strength and bravery for hurdles yet to come?
The Hanged Man – Make sure that you are paying attention to others perspectives, and not just your own or the perspectives of a select few. By seeing “the big picture” you are better able to prepare for the future and whatever my show up on the horizon.
Owl – How can I learn to better trust my perception of the world and other people?
Knight of Swords – Take care to not jump the gun and be impulsive. Getting to know people takes time. Give yourself that needed time to really delve into what they’re about and who they really are.
Stag – Where in my life can greater dignity create a stronger sense of integrity?
The Moon – Do not allow times of uncertainty to pull you from your moral compass, principles, and values. When these times of uncertainty come, don’t duck your head, but tilt your chin up instead.
Eagle – Why does good and successful leadership also require a modicum of grace?
Three of Pentacles Rx – Without that grace, there is no community and no collaboration.
Salmon – In what direction have I been moving by instinct without realizing it?
Seven of Pentacles – You are getting to a point where you understand the value of taking your time and using patience rather than pushing yourself and rushing. When you first started this journey, you struggled to see the value in taking things slow, but as time goes on you are moving more naturally into this concept.
Wild Goose – How have my past relationships and friendships taught me to be a better person?
The World – These past friendships and relationships have allowed you to see who you want to become, as well as what you don’t want to become. This has in turn helped you to define your path, who you are, and who you want to be more clearly.
DECK USED: WISDOM’S CHARIOT TAROT
Had some play time with Gideon both last night and today. Still feeling quite tender, but the play is helping.
Gideon’s Challenge
The Deep Ache
Soul opens slowly
to reveal the
deep red center
left raw and
hidden from sight
while life went on
now aching
is aired
for all to see
and trust steps in
as your hand
moves to cover
that spot
and shelter me
Twisting the Leaf 