Be Ready to Adapt

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

After TarotToday’s draw is the Two of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of finding balance between the different aspects of one’s life, juggling responsibilities, prioritization, and managing one’s time wisely.

It’s this last bit from the traditional meaning above that this card is about for me today.  It’s about making sure I pace myself and don’t push too hard.  It’s about not getting impatient, but just allowing extra time to get the things done I need to, no matter the obstacles that might slow me down along the way.

Today is my trip north, and I have a few stops along the way as well. There’s the risk of there being issues at the border on the way back south as well to consider.  All in all, there’s a lot to get done and even though I’m leaving early to make sure I give myself extra time, this card indicates I may need to practice a bit of patience and adjust my plans on the fly in order to get everything that needs done fit into my day.

DECK USED:  AFTER TAROT

Mr Lionharts’ #TheFebruaryTarot Kindred Spirits Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 18th

After TarotHow can I best honor my ancestors?

The Hermit and The Devil – The journey you seek to pursue a solitary one.  You need to make sure that in your pursuit of a deeper connection and honing your skills in mediumship that you don’t allow it to turn into an unhealthy pursuit.

How can I use their knowledge to leave my own {positive} mark in the world?

Ten of Pentacles and Four of Cups – Don’t waste the good stuff.  There’s plenty of small pleasures in the world that can make your life better.  Like raindrops that fill up a bucket, over time these good things build up and fill your life with joy.  Make sure you are not forsaking these small pleasures, for they are where true treasure lies.

DECK USED:  AFTER TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I stopped for food instead of waiting the extra amount of time it would take to get home.  I really just wanted to go home, but it was a better idea to eat first.

Gideon’s Challenge

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IMG_8516Almost There

Sitting in eager
anticipation
I seek a moment’s rest
as chaos calms
from the storm
time off is almost here
just one more day
just a drive away
and there’ll be
no more chaos to fear
and I can wallow
in sweet relief
for a fortnight of
warmth and loving care

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Responsibilities Come First

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Smoke, Ash & Embers TarotToday’s draw is the Emperor card, which is traditionally a representation of “big dick energy”.  Right so that’s a very modern way of saying what this card represents, which is to say the Emperor is about authority, leadership, structure, and responsibility with a focus on the “greater good”.

Here in this image we see a dragon perched atop his throne looking over his territory.  He holds treasure in one hand and roars his vitality and power into the night for all to hear and acknowledge.

The imagery in this card is all about claiming what’s yours.  It says, “Own it. Do it. Get it good.”  As today is an orders day, it is a reminder that I need to pour my energy into the responsible acts that come with running my business… with the knowledge that after tonight (well, and my drive north tomorrow) I’ll be on vacation.  Not yet… but soon.

DECK USED:  SMOKE, ASH & EMBERS TAROT

Mr Lionharts’ #TheFebruaryTarot Kindred Spirits Challenge Prompt
Question for February 17th: What is my ancestral calling in my soul’s current journey?
{Draw three cards and use their meaning to describe your calling.}

Love Story Oracle CardsReading Summary: Learning to (Effort) forgive myself my mistakes and trespasses (Forgiveness) and trust that things will turn out okay even when it doesn’t feel like they will (Trust).

Take Away: My family carries a legacy of blame and shame that has been handed down from one generation to the next throughout my father’s side of the family.  It was used to keep children in line, used to keep adults in line, and used to suppress individuality and free choice.  In me, it comes out in the way that I am so cruel to myself when I make mistakes, or when things happen that feel like I’ve fucked up.

These cards indicate that my ancestors wish for me to break this pattern, and that to do so requires not just effort and forgiveness, but trust that even without punishment for the perceived wrongs I might have done, things will turn out alright in the end.

DECK USED: LOVE STORY ORACLE CARDS

#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2022 Challenge Prompt
Question for February 17th: Where have you been settling for “good enough” in your life?

Smoke, Ash & Embers TarotReading Summary: At times when you are feeling vulnerable and uncertain (The Moon), you have a habit of standing back from the fray (Five of Wands Rx) instead of standing strong and making sure shit stays fair balanced between all involved (The Emperor).

Take Away: The thing is?  Your moral compass requires fairness and balance. It’s very demanding of this fact, not just in how you are treated but also in how others are treated.  Nepotism, favoritism, and preferential treatment are not okay and will drive you up the wall.  As well, acts of disrespect and rudeness will send you into the fray to sort things out and return things to balance… except when you are feeling vulnerable and uncertain.  When you are imbalanced on the inside, it’s hard for you to step in, and when you do? You feel as if you are overreacting, which is not the case but you can’t help feeling that way.

For this reason, during these times of imbalance within yourself, you often have to avoid stepping in and leave things alone.  Accept that it’s “good enough” that you noticed and may be able to come back to it later rather than dealing with it at the moment.

DECK USED: SMOKE, ASH & EMBERS TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I took time to make a list of everything I have to get done tomorrow on my trip, so that I don’t have to overload my brain by trying and remember it all in my head and end up forgetting something as a result.

Gideon’s Challenge

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IMG_8503Morning Aerobics

I want to be
tangled
up in you
with limbs entwined
and hair
a mixture of
dark curls
and lighter ones
on the pillow case
as we try to climb
under
each other’s skin
again
and again

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Fresh Start Lenormand Reading

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Fresh Start Lenormand Reading - The Chelsea Lenormand Red Edition

What is beginning to emerge in my life?

Book and Cross – The ability to add more skills and knowledge under your belt. There’s more to learn, and you are beginning to research all the avenues available to you to make this new venue of research into a success.  This is about the research I have been doing in making myself a functioning commerce website.  There’s a lot of options out there and a lot to learn to make things work.

How does this represent a fresh start for me?

Heart and Letter – Think of this as a love letter to yourself. By bringing this into being, you are giving yourself a sense of security that you have been lacking. It is an act of self-care and a message of self-love as you begin to work at providing for yourself something you’ve recently discovered that you desperately need.

How can I support this new cycle of growth?

Clover and Bouquet – Positivity and an optimistic outlook.  You need to not just see this new cycle as a self-kindness, but put to work the efforts to stay positive in order to keep things open for growth so that you don’t close down, close up, and end up becoming stagnant.  That positive outlook and energy will help keep things on the right track and flowing smoothly.

DECK USED:  CHELSEA LENORMAND RED EDITION

Preserving One’s Boundaries

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Le Tarot des TableauxToday’s draw is the Seven of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of standing up for one’s values and principles against opposition, standing up for what you believe in, conflict, and perseverance.

The imagery in this card is a reminder that even those we love are sometimes going to cross boundaries we have in place concerning what we value and where our principles lie. The smile on the woman’s face is gentle, though, and indicates that even during these times… we still love them.

It’s not possible to agree with everyone we love all the time.  It’s natural to have differences of opinions, and boundaries sometimes get trampled during these times.

Today’s card is a reminder that reminding these loved ones of where your boundaries lie doesn’t have to turn ugly.  Sometimes a gentle reminder is all that is needed to set things back to rights and re-establish those limits.

DECK USED:  LE TAROT DES TABLEAUX

Mr Lionharts’ #TheFebruaryTarot Kindred Spirits Challenge Prompt
Question for February 16: Turn to your ancestors or tune in to your ancestral heritage, then draw three cards.

Amor et Psyche OracleWhat do my ancestors wish to say to me in this moment?

The Warrior of Love – You are strong and resilient. You have support from those who love you. Don’t forget these things as you move forward. No stagnancy allowed.

What sage advice do my ancestors wish to share with me at this time?

Joy and Jubilation – Optimism and a positive outlook makes absolutely everything just a little bit better. Enjoy your life and have fun! You don’t need to be so serious all the time.

How can I continue to strengthening my connection with my ancestors?

The Game of Love – Interact with us more. It doesn’t always need to be a question-and-answer session. Let’s have a bit of fun now and then too.

DECK USED: AMOR ET PSYCHE ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2022 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question: Where does your self-worth come from?

Le Tarot des TableauxReading Summary: These cards indicate that your self-worth comes through making the hard choices (Two of Swords) needed to go in the direction of my dreams and passions (Two of Wands), even when it might cost me dearly to get there (Nine of Wands).

Take Away: It is through making these choices and weathering the storm that you learn what is important to you and where your strengths lie. This knowledge builds self-confidence and self-worth, for with each step along the path of self-discovery and self-knowledge, your feed become steadier on your life’s path and your stride more sure on where you want to go and who you want to be.

DECK USED: LE TAROT DES TABLEAUX

Daily Self Kindness

I had a bit of a lazy day today.  I really should have worked on orders so that tomorrow’s workload would be a bit less taxing, but I just… needed some time today to dawdle and relax.