Sunset Rainbow
Sunset’s golden glow
kisses yellow
on every surface
setting the world
ablaze
in color
as nature’s paintrbush
paints the sky
with the sweet glow
of hues
only found in
very special moments
Snuffing Out Candles
Today’s meditation was skipped. (Not a surprise, right?)
Today’s draw is the Nine of Wands, which is traditionally about boundaries, protection, resilience, and the testing of one’s strength and faith.
I get an intuitive hit off of the imagery in both of these cards and how they connect to each other. This speaks to me in a voice of encouragement, and says that it’s okay to compartmentalize a bit, but not to turn my emotions off.
My business has grown exponentially over the past ten years. And… so have I. But I forget sometimes that growth isn’t just about effort and work. In fact, I often try to close off everything but the work and emotion, especially during this time of year when the holiday rush is upon me.
These cards are a reminder that I don’t have to protect myself from my emotions, nor protect my business from them. A bit of compartmentalizing while still allowing them some attention and freedom to breathe will serve me much better than snuffing them out by trying to close them away.
DECK USED: THE SOMNIA TAROT AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK
Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 11th: Think about something you are truly longing for right now. Why is this important to you? Draw a card (or cards) for feedback on your thoughts.
My Desire: A loved one to recover and be able to go home from hospital safely.
On the Subject – Peace and Seven of Wands – He’s going to have to make the choice to want to fight instead of giving in. Find him things to fight for and he will be at peace with what needs done to strengthen and recover.
Why It’s Important – Altruism and Eight of Pentacles – Because you love him deeply and unconditionally, and you want what’s best for him. Seeing him not living at his best and not filled with his normal confidence bothers you.
Practical Advice – Manifestation and The Empress – Be supportive and help him see that there is still more good to come in his life as long as he wants there to be.
DECK USED: THE CRYSTAL FORESTS ORACLE AND PERSONAL SPACE TAROT
Tarot Nerd’s Better Boundaries Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 9th thru 11th
How can I be a better listener?
Six of Coins – Less you, more them. Get out of your own head and give your attention fully to others, instead of allowing your inner dialogue get in the way of giving your full attention.
What does “respect” mean to me?
Five of Coins and The Moon – Respect is making the effort look beyond our assumptions and petty differences in perspective, and beyond one’s secret fears, to see the other side more clearly.
What does “acceptance” mean to me?
Two of Wands – Acceptance is allowing oneself to make plans that include whatever needs accepting. It is about there being a future with [whatever that thing that needs acceptance is] as a part of the path forward.
DECK USED: THE SOMNIA TAROT
I made sure to take a few breaks today to spend time with Gideon in order to break up orders day a bit so that the subdrop wouldn’t just slam me out of the blue (hopefully)
Comfort In My Own Skin Tarot Reading
Where do I seek external validation?
Judgement and Ace of Cups – Sometimes when I tap in to my emotions in this path of emotional growth that I’ve chosen, I need validation from others that these emotions are okay… are normal. Are acceptable. (Mainly because if left up to me alone, I’d consider them not to be.) So much of this new path in emotional growth is unfamiliar that I find myself seeking out Gideon to help me not just translate, but to actually reassure me as I fumble my way along this journey.
What am I being invited to accept about myself?
Son of Swords Rx and The Lovers – It’s okay not to dive in and move fast. It’s okay to take your time, to savor and enjoy. Even when things are busy. Even when you feel the urge to push. Instead of pushing and acting impulsively, allow yourself to stay steady and move with purpose, but at a speed that allows enjoyment. This is a healthier path, and something you need.
What would happen if I showed my true self?
Four of Cups – This isn’t something you struggle with, but rather that you share so much of yourself. Sometimes, possibly, to much. You need to make sure to take some time to make sure that your protections are in place. There is also mention here that in meditation you can find the grounding that you need at this time, not just in work or your emotional growth, but also in your relationships and interactions with others. More centering means less chaos and less discomfort.
How can I be more comfortable in my own skin?
Father of Wands – Own everything that you do and all that you are, even your mistakes. Apologize as needed.
DECK USED: R BLACK TAROT
Where the Value Lies
Today’s meditation was skipped yet again. I’ve considered removing this notation at the beginning of my blog posts since I skip so very often lately, but I think it’s important to keep it here to remind me of what I need to do, even on the days I don’t do it.
Today’s draw is the Six of Coins, which is traditionally a representation of generosity, accepting help, charity, kindness, and the act of creating better balance of the scales between the less fortunate and those that are.
A lot of times in life, I think we forget about how much we have. Especially, we forget about how much we’ve been given. Be it a smile from a stranger that lightens our day, a few bucks spent by the person in front of us in like to buy us coffee…. whatever.
The message I see here in today’s cards is that life isn’t always about money, and maybe? We should look at our fortune not through the eyes of monetary worth, but through the amount of joy and kindness that we’ve experienced in our lives.
DECK USED: FERENC PINTER TAROT AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK
Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 10th
What in my life am I over-complicating?
Chicken, Page of Cups atop The Chariot
You journey to emotional growth and a greater emotional intelligence is not a “quick fix” that you can just pick up and retain immediately nor control the speed of. Pushing will not make it go faster, just make the journey more uncomfortable.
What would be a more simple approach?
Butterfly atop Lizard, Ten of Pentacles atop Knight of Wands
Focus on living your best life and allow that growth to continue on at its own pace. It’s great to be passionate about your growth, but things need to move at their own speed in order to stay on track, otherwise you end up veering off in different directions and having to course correct. Whereas, if you take things slower, there is less veering, and less need for those course corrections.
DECK USED: POWER ANIMALS ORACLE AND SOLARA OCCULTO TAROT
#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question: Is it possible to truly experience anything objectively?
Reading Summary: With great amounts of speed involved (Seven of Coins atop The Chariot) one can bypass their more dominant emotional (Queen of Cups), mental (King of Swords) , and self serving (King of Wands) responses.
Take Away: It’s possible to do, but in order to do so, surprise is required, as is the ability to catch and retain your reaction from that moment of surprise before the emotions and brain hop in to tinge your perception.
DECK USED: FERENC PINTER TAROT
I’m playing catch-up and I truly have no idea what self kindnesses that I did for myself on Wednesday.
Gideon’s Challenge
Possession
I am yours
say the weeds
to the breeze
I am yours
say the leaves
to the trees
and yet the trees
let them go
to flutter and fall
to taste freedom
before snow
comes
to cover all
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Weekly Creativity Prompt – Strength
Prompt: Pull the card from your deck(s) that matches the card posted below. Compare the imagery between the card provided and the card from your own deck. How would you read them differently and why? Share your card(s) and your interpretation differences between the imagery on them cards.
Tarot of the Hidden Realm – Together the wolf and the girl stand. Although I do not see persuasion here other than in the dynamic of such an unlikely companionship, what I do see is the strength that comes in numbers. The strength of support as two lend to each other their strengths, and use them to make up for the other’s weaknesses. They are stronger together than either could ever imagine being separately.
Tarot Matryoshka – Here in this card we see savagery not tamed, but in a moment of being controlled The man holds the tip of the serpent’s mandible in his grip. Eye contact is full on as the man holds the serpent still. It appears that it is not the hold of the hands that keeps the serpent from striking here, but rather the eye contact that signifies a battle of wills, perhaps between one’s civilized nature and more savage inner instincts.
Flower Essence Tarot – Figure skating is a skill that takes a lot of inner strength and determination to excel at. Here we see a skater that, from the path of her skates carved into the ice to the posture and pose of her body, has clearly put in the time and effort to improve herself. Added to this imagery, we have the elements of the Elm and Gorse plants, both of which carry metaphysical properties that speak of the strength of the heart, and in this card speak of having the strength within to follow what is true and right for you.
Sortilegium Tarot – Here we see a lion tamed by a beautiful woman, which is very similar to traditional imagery for the Strength card. The lion sits patiently, pleased by the attention she gives him and soothed by her petting and care. The water below is quiet and calm, speaking of serene emotions. This card indicates that you can get more with sugar than vinegar. By being kind and gentle, the woman has created peace, where a more forceful approach would have resulted in resistance and chaos.
