The Evergreens
Beneath the thaw
are prickly bits
delicate spines
that are
far more hardy
than implied
by their fine needles
and fragile spines
yet life remains
green and strong
weathering
the storms
as we all
wait for spring
to arrive
Prompt: “Pull the card from your deck(s) that matches the card posted below. Compare the imagery between the card provided below and the card(s) from your own deck(s). How would you read them differently and why?”
Tarot of the Hidden Realm – In this imagery (not surprisingly), I see wishes and hope. In the golden glow and wistful expression there is hope for good things to come, and in the blowing purse of her lips and preparation to send seeds to fly is the wish she will use to give those hopes flight.
The thing is? Wishes sometimes come true, but sometimes they don’t. Blowing those seeds into the wind sets flight to one’s hopes and wishes, but it doesn’t guarantee results.
The Greater Secrets Tarot – (From the COTD reading I did on this card the other day.)
In the imagery of this card we see a representation of the three fates.
The idea of the three faiths that not everything is under our control, no matter how much we want it to be. Some things will be decided for us, depending on the situation and external forces. There’s nothing we can do about this except to be adaptable and prepared to adjust to what is thrown in our way upon our path by chance or fate.
Gravity Falls Major Arcana – The “shut your yap” in this card says it all for me where this card is concerned. Well, that and the reference in the imagery back to the “Wheel of Fortune” game show. Here, again, I see an indication that being clever and making smart decisions can help to protect one from the fickleness of chance, but not mitigate it entirely. Sometimes you just have to accept what’s being dealt and deal with it.
Orphans of Dudleytown Tarot – Could you imagine the amount of balance it takes to ride one of those penny-farthing bikes? It’s not as if you can stick out a leg to catch yourself if you begin to fall. It’s almost a unicycle. Unicycle with training wheels, right? What I see in this card is that when you take risks, there’s a chance you could fall down. You have to make the decision for yourself if the risk is worth the chance you take or not.
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Wheel of Fortune, which is traditionally a representation of
In the imagery of this card we see a representation of the three fates.
The idea of the three faiths that not everything is under our control, no matter how much we want it to be. Some things will be decided for us, depending on the situation and external forces. There’s nothing we can do about this except to be adaptable and prepared to adjust to what is thrown in our way upon our path by chance or fate.
#DiscordTarotholicsMar2022 Challenge Prompt
Question for March 1st: What do I need to focus on for self-care for this new moon?
Reading Summary: As you work on strengthening your connection with your guides (Guides and Gestation), remember that they are on your side and here out of a love for you, to help you and nurture you on your path (Amour).
Take Away: Now is a time of growth between you and your guides. To help facilitate this growth, you need to remember that they are on your side always. Trust doesn’t always come easy, and this reminder is here to help you keep this in mind as you move forward.
“We are here to provide guidance, not fuck you over.”
Mr Lionharts’ #TheMarchTarot Animal Guide Challenge Prompt
Questions for March 1st thru 3rd
Draw a card from an animal deck to reveal your animal guide for March.
Raccoon – Teamwork and finding healthy balance between independence and community, goal-oriented, ingenuity, industriousness, cleanliness, curiosity, adaptability, and equality.
Why are you showing up for me right now?
The Tower, Seven of Swords and Three of Cups – You’ve recently experienced a lot of “tower-type energy”. At this time, you need the love and support (as well as a bit of distraction) provided by those around you to help foster a stronger foundation and lift you up, so that you can continue to stand strong as you move forward.
How would you prefer me to work with you?
The Lovers and The Fool – “Use the energy I possess to forge a path forward that is both healthier and happier, and allows you to have more fun with less worries and stress.”
I’m playing a bit of catch-up at the moment and I can’t remember what my self-kindness was for this day.
Possessive Pride
Your words
of pride and praise
lift up my heart
and allow
my soul to glow
brightly
like the sun
breaking through
weighty clouds
to shimmer
golden
and
warm the world
Tomorrow is the new moon, and like all new moons and full moons, I did a spread aligned to the moon’s current themes as a part of my recognition of the moon’s cycle and influences upon us. Today’s spread is about the medicine within, and brought to you by Ethony‘s Tarot by the Moon series.
How can I experiment with my creativity?
Union of Love – Involve others and enjoy working with them instead of by yourself. This is true of your interactive storytelling with Gideon, but just as true in you creative business and other hobbies. Nor is it about only connecting with the living, as there are spirits and guides that are also eager to step in and lend a hand.
What creative project is ready for my attention?
Trust Your Gut Feeling – Combined with the card above, we see an encouragement to spend some time exploring mediumship and experimenting with different techniques and methods to find what feels right for you personally.
What is the next step I need to take?
Open Mind – Don’t discount anything out of hand. Stay open to the process of experimentation over snap judgements. Remember that it’s not about what is right for others or works for them, instead you need to take what they have to offer and adapt it to what feels best for you.
How can I embrace my inner “Stevie Nicks”?
Free Will – Open yourself up to new experiences.
New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.
Imagination – Don’t discount the value of imagination. Sometimes it feeds your creativity. Don’t use it as a scapegoat to discount unusual experiences.
Today’s meditation was skipped. I really need to get back on the horse with this. I tell myself this every day in the evening, and then in the morning I end up skipping again. It really bothers me that I can’t seem to get myself back into a regular practice with this.
Today’s draw is the Vulture card. This is a card from an oracle deck, so there is no traditional meaning. There is, on the other hand, the common metaphysical meanings that come with this animal spirit, which includes life cycles and death, resourcefulness, scavenger mentality, and purification.
This animal asks us to take a look at our habits and our methods in life. Where can we do better to reduce waste? What can we recycle or reuse that we’re wasting instead?
Whether we are shedding possessions from our lives, or looking to step up in our environmental responsibilities, today’s card is about examining how we can do better. How can we bring new life to old things, purify them, and repurpose them into something useful or better rather than simply tossing them aside or throwing them out?
#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic for February 28th: Grab a spread of your choice that you’ve been curious about… and give it a go!
What animal represents something I lack at this moment?
Snowy Owl – Clarity. There is sneaky shit going on around you and in the current clouded state that you find your mind to be in right now, you are not able to see things clearly and make the precision judgement necessary to deal with things as you normally would.
What animal represents my current energy best?
Hummingbird – Trusting and grateful. Busy. Perhaps a little bit too trusting. You have the ability to find great joy in the little things that are pleasurable to you, but you need to pay attention to them in order to do so… otherwise you are starving yourself of the sweetness and joy that life has to offer.
What animal energy am I asked to embody right now?
Hyena – There is strength in independence and in thinking for yourself. Don’t allow naysayers and the judgements of others to silence your voice. When you are misunderstood or misinterpreted? Remember not to shoulder -all- of the blame by yourself. If you are speaking your truth openly and clearly, part of the onus lies with those willing to believe the worst of you rather than making the effort to understand what you’re trying to say.
What animal can help me give closure to something in my past?
Dragonfly – Don’t lose sight of the fact that you view the world through your perceptions and experiences, and everyone else views their life through theirs. It’s okay to not always be able to see things from within their shoes… that you’ve tried to do so is enough.
What animal can aid me in my present dealings?
Cat – Remember that you can be graceful even in the moments when you are stumbling, fumbling, or falling. You are dexterous and flexible, with a great deal of adaptability under your hat when you need it. This means that when you run into road blocks, hurdles, and obstacles in your path, you have the ability to adapt and keep moving instead of being held back by these issues.
What animal can guide me towards the desired outcome of my goals?
Wolf – Structure, ritual, and routine are not your enemy. They can help you to set yourself free for more enjoyable aspects of life if you utilize them to your benefit.
I went to the chiropractor today, and I finished pulling the rest of the decks for March. I also spent a huge portion of today with Gideon, which was wonderful.
