So Much Fun
Each decoration
added
one at a time
to shift from
summer
to autumn fun
and let
the world see
that Halloween
isn’t scary
at all
but instead
is a time for play
Claws and Precision Timing
Today’s meditation was skipped.
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Maiden Prompt for October 3rd : Awakening
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.
Today’s draw is the Ten of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of satisfaction and stability in the area of one’s finances, resources, home, health, manifestations, and the physical world. This often translates into themes that have to do with hard earned success, accomplishments, abundance created through patience and hard work.
The Ten of Pentacles has then been combined with one of the Sinister Affirmations cards that says “You’re right where you belong. Sharpening your claws in the shadows and ready to strike.”
Success comes to those that have the patience to wait when waiting is needed, and the tools and quick reflexes necessary when opportunity strikes. Awaken your primal instincts.
Don’t put the carriage before the horse. Don’t chomp at the bit. Success is often a game of predator and prey, which means asserting your aggression only with good timing and precision.
The message in today’s cards is to pick your battles, and prioritize those that will foster stability to achieve your greatest successes.
DECK USED: CRUEL THING TAROT AND SINISTER AFFIRMATIONS
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Buried Alive Prompt for October 3rd : What in your past needs dug up and dealt with?
Reading Summary: It’s time to dig up from your past belief that being too optimistic (The Star) about friendships and welcoming others into your close circle (Four of Wands) will bite you in the ass when you realize they’re pulling the wool over your eyes (Eight of Swords).
Take Away: It hurts when you feel you’ve been betrayed by someone you’ve put your trust in. This shit always comes out in the end if it’s present in the relationship, and it’s both emotionally and physically painful when it does. This isn’t like burning your hand in a hot stove burner and learn to not touch it, though. Friendships are important… needed, even. Healing these old wounds (instead of picking at them like scabs) helps you grow into a place where you’re ready to try again.
Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Silver Maple Key for Bouncing Back to Thrive
Foraged Ponderosa Pine Cone for Resilience and Adaptability
Moonstone for Emotional Stability
Shiva Shell Heart for Wisdom and Discernment
DECK USED: THE SEALED BEAR TAROT
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Fire and Air “The Aces” Prompts for October 1st thru 3rd
Ace of Wands
What is a creative ‘call to action’ that I shouldn’t ignore?
Eight of Cups and Cerberus – You can wear many hats, and now is the time to delve into diversification. You can’t trust that “keeping all your eggs in one basket” isn’t a risk. Move away from the temptation to continue on that path. Instead, work on diversifying wherever you can in your creative business.
What helps me to feel inspired and motivated?
Wheel of Fortune Rx and Spirit Dog – There’s nothing that gets you motivated quicker than when things start to fall apart. Your innate desire for stability makes you surge forward to protect the status quo.
Ace of Swords
Where have I gained mental clarity?
Three of Swords and Skeleton Bat – You’ve been spinning your wheels in emotional turmoil over your creative business throughout the month of September. Now, as October begins, you are able to see things from a better vantage point, and this is allowing clarity to slip in.
What should I do about this?
Justice and Spirit Rabbit – Take your time and make sure that you are working within legal constraints. Seek advice from authorities when needed to make sure you don’t run headlong into any snares or traps along the way.
Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration and Clarity
Ammonite for a Sense of Stability During Times of Change
Black Tourmaline for Grounding and Protection
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
DECK USED: CRUEL THING TAROT AND NECROHAMSTER GAME CARDS
This post is a catch-up post, and I can’t remember what my self-kindness might have been for this day.
Gideon’s Challenge – Day’s End
Day’s End
I am so ready
for today
to be over
and life
to settle into
evening quiet
as the stress
of today
is left behind
except…
it doesn’t seem
to want
to stay back there
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Performance Not Considered
Today’s meditation was nine minutes long, and was one of the #DailyCalm sessions from the @Calm app.
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Maiden Prompt for October 2nd : Curiosity
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.
Today’s draw is the Nine of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of nightmares, anxiety, insomnia, and negative thoughts and inner narratives.
The Nine of Swords has then been combined with one of my personal affirmation cards that says “You don’t have to be perfect to be lovable.”
I’ve discussed before in my posts how “doing your best” is not a particularly helpful affirmation for me as an individual, due to its connotation that if I self sacrifice just a bit more, I can do a bit better, and thus it’s never enough.
Today’s cards touch upon this concept. The Nine of Swords challenging it by telling me that my fears that I am unacceptable as anything but my best is all in my head, and not a reality. The affirmation card then telling me that this is because I am lovable regardless of my performance.
These are concepts that are really difficult for me to internalize. I grasp them in my head, and through logic I can accept them as truth. But. somewhere deep down in my heart, or perhaps in my inner child, it just doesn’t want to sink in.
I’ll keep trying though. Some knots from the past are just harder to untangle than others, and take more time to work through.
The message in today’s cards is a reminder, not just to myself, but all of us that we are not loved based upon our performance. That means we are good enough just as we are. Don’t let anyone make you think differently, not even that negative inner voice whispering in your head.
DECK USED: THE CARNIVAL AT THE END IF THE WORLD TAROT AND TWIST’S HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION CARDS
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Ghouls Prompt for October 2nd : Who in your life needs a bit more acceptance and understanding?
Reading Summary: This person always has too many things going at once (all the cups in the air) and is just a bit full of herself (the figure’s mask, attire, and posture), which means she often misses when she’s hurting others and sees their reactions and retaliations through the lens of a victim instead of the perpetrator (the snake under foot hidden among the flowers).
You’ve connected with her in the past on collaborations in life (Three of Diamonds is on the left) and were once quite close with her, but you’ve kept your distance recently because you’re still trying to process the emotions that rose up for you when her true colors started to show through (Jack of Hearts is on the right).
Take Away: Perhaps you need to look at what you’re doing and how you’re reacting. Are you not following the same pattern as her own behavior? Some food for thought.
DECK USED: THE CARNIVAL AT THE END IF THE WORLD TAROT AND STRANGE CURIOSITIES PLAYING CARDS
I spent yet more time (over 4 hours the other day, another 2 hours today) on the phone with the new shipping fulfillment company I’m working with to get more information on how to work in their system and get the results I want.
Gideon’s Challenge – The Happy F*ker
The Happy F*ker
He said hello
with a smile
in a little shop
hidden
on an alley corner
and his eyes
seemed to
follow me
around the room
until finally
I broke down
and smiled back
and decided
to take him home
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Understanding vs Comprehension
Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was one of the #DailyTrip sessions from the @Calm app.
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Maiden Prompt for October 1st : Presence
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.
Today’s draw is The Hanged Man card, which is traditionally a representation of taking a pause, considering alternate perspectives, relaxing into difficult situations, surrender, or letting go.
The Hanged Man has then been combined with the one of @crowtarotmjcullinane‘s Crow Affirmations that says “Fog: I trust information will be revealed in time.”
Sometimes, we have to accept that we just can’t know everything. Our perceptions are skewed by our own personal perspectives and experiences. Even when we pause to truly and honestly try to understand another’s perspective it’s not possible to see everything.
This ‘fog’ keeps us from seeing everything others are experiencing, thinking, or feeling with clarity. We can understand, but usually only on a surface level.
That doesn’t mean we don’t try, though, and that we’re not present for others when they need us, even if we possibly don’t fully understand what they’re going through. Sometimes, just -being there- is enough. No need to share our own perspectives. Not necessary to fully understand theirs. Just there to support them no matter what.
Today’s message is a reminder that sometimes, when others need our support? Your presence is enough to bolster others… nothing else needed.
DECK USED: THE EARTH WHISPERS TAROT AND CROW AFFIRMATIONS
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Prompt for October 1st : Do the Fourth Quarter Spread
Year Ahead Theme : Temperance
Moderation is the name of the game this year. Take care not to move too fast or go overboard in the grand scheme of things. Remember that even things that are healthy and good for you can turn bad if taken in excess.
Theme for October : Two of Wands
Settling on a direction forward and making plans.
Focus / Advice for October : Red Flame Iris
Stepping into your power with clarity, discernment, strength of will, and commitment to excellence and personal development. Realignment to undertake your work with purpose once more, rather than looking at it as a chore.
Ray of Hope for October : Exposed – I lean into vulnerability.
“I embrace vulnerability as strength, allowing myself to authentically connect with others.”
Don’t allow feelings of vulnerability to hold you back from going after what’s important to you.
Theme for November : King of Swords
Root yourself deep in your ability to communicate your ideas and aspirations with others, and draw them into your cause.
Focus / Advice for November : Milk Thistle
Cut those energy cords with others that are causing negativity to bleed in to your outlook. Release negative emotions and energies you’ve been holding onto. Make healthy choices.
Ray of Hope for November : Displacement – I control my reactions.
“I take responsibility for my emotions, recognize when stress or anger may lead me to misdirect my feelings, and commit to constructively, expressing myself, and addressing the source of my discomfort.”
Self-awareness is important. If you are committed to staying connected with yourself and your needs, it can in turn allow other stressors to fall away instead of clinging on.
Theme for December : The Emperor
You are the empowered leader that looks after not just yourself but others as well. Make sure that the decisions you make are for the greater good throughout the month of December.
Focus / Advice for December : Tomorrow Leaf
Focus on recovering from the struggles of the year now passed. Specifically regeneration related to trauma, injury, or exhaustion. Don’t just sink into the work and lose sight of the world. You’re being given the opportunity to really enjoy this time of recovery, and truly see a glimpse of how a healthier balance might develop moving forward.
Ray of Hope for December : Observation – I discover valuable information from watching others.
“I embrace the wisdom gained from watching and learning from others, recognizing it’s a pathway to growth, empathy, and self improvement.”
Stay tapped into what others are doing. Pay attention, and it will empower you to do better. Learning from others mistakes means that you don’t have to experience those for yourself, after all.
Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rosebuds for Potential and Beauty Waiting to Unfold
Dried Purple Heather Flowers for Independence and Luck
Black Spruce Needles to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration and Clarity
Carnelian Agate for Inner Drive and Focusing On Aspirations
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
DECKS USED: THE EARTH WHISPERS TAROT, THE BURNING SHADOW TAROT, TOTEM FLOWER ESSENCE DECK, CROW AFFIRMATIONS
I spent the day decorating the outside of Ms B’s house for Halloween, and had a great time with it.
Twisting the Leaf 