Today’s meditation was a ten minute long self-directed session based upon the Mirror Work Affirmation card that says “I am loved for who I am, not what I do.”

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The @GlitterbyInk #SeptemberSoul25 Challenge
Seeds of Intention Prompt for September 15th : Awaken
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is The Sun card, which is traditionally a representation of success, optimism, positivity, fun and frivolity. In my path, the Sun is also a symbol of male vitality, virility, and warmth.

Do you ever wonder, “Why do these people stick by me?” Your mind going through all the possible things that they might be getting out of the relationship, or from you specifically, that motivate them to stay?

I do. Maybe I was just raised to be suspicious of other people’s motivations, or to see myself in an unpalatable light, or both. But, regardless of why? My mind goes there nearly every time someone is nice to me or I’m enjoying someone’s company.

It took my partner to help me see that this is not necessarily how others see the world and those around them. He helped open my eyes to the fact that sometimes people hang out with me just because they like me. It’s a really weird thought for me, even now, and difficult to wrap my head around. But, he’s awakened me to the fact that weird or not? It’s probably true.

It goes to show that you just can’t predict what might make others happy or comfortable. Sometimes those qualities in yourself that you see as faults are actually another person safe place, or what makes you interesting to to someone else.

The message in today’s cards is a reminder that happiness is subjective. The people that like you for you can make you happy too, if you’re willing to give them a chance and accept their love.

DECK USED:  TRUE SUNBRIGHT SOUL TAROT AND MIRROR WORK AFFIRMATION CARDS

@LightningWildflower September Tarot Challenge
Prompts for September 9th through 15th

Knight of Cups

How can I express my feelings authentically, even if they’re messy?

The Lovers and Rapid Fire – Get it out. Spill them out on the floor like a dropped glass of water and let them splatter out all over the place. Just make sure that you are doing so with someone safe and trusted, who can provide you the support and care you need.

Where might I be romanticizing a situation instead of seeing it clearly?

Knight of Cups and Success – Look back on past experiences of success where things went in the direction you wanted them to go, and make sure that you’re not forgetting all of the hard work, stress, and struggle that went into the process. Acknowledge that it wasn’t as easy as you’re remembering it to be.

Knight of Swords

Where do I need to communicate or listen more effectively before acting?

Four of Cups and Limping – Retreating into yourself for some solitude may feel like what you need, but it’s not always the healthy choice. Instead of keeping to yourself how much you’re struggling, make sure that you’re communicating with others so that they can help you. There’s no point in limping along on your own and struggling under the weight when there’s others that are willing to take part of the load from you.

What truth might I be overlooking in my haste to charge forward?

King of Cups and Biting – Putting all of your focus on what you can’t control right now is leaving your partner feeling neglected and alone. This allows the emotional side of the drop to bite deeper than it would normally. Don’t be surprised if you feel a little bit of backlash from this when it overflows beyond his control.

Knight of Pentacles

How can I show up for myself consistently, especially when progress feels slow?

Five of Coins and The Owl – Be aware that your negative thoughts and self talk are lying to you about scarcity issues. It’s important to remember that there are always going to be times when you feel like you’re playing catch-up, even when things are at their best. When things are moving slow, though, it allows your inner thoughts more room to try and stir up trouble. Use your cards, your intuition, and your spiritual practice to help keep you from falling too far down into that rabbit hole of lies and the resulting panic they bring with them.

What long-term goal needs steady attention and care?

Six of Wands and Belladonna – Achieving success is not going to take just time and hard work, but will also require you to stay on top of those negative narratives going on in your head. This goal in particular requires constant attention and validation. You need to be able to give yourself the reassurance of positivity and optimism whenever those voices speak up to try and poison your perspective.

Knight of Wands

What risk feels exciting right now but could use a little more direction?

Ace of Wands; Blood Flow – Be vigilant in ensuring that any new “brilliant” ideas and projects that come up right now aren’t something that’s going to feed into your addictions and self-destructive tendencies. You don’t need these extra obstacles right now, so make sure before you start that you look at things clearly and closely, and that you’re not creating more problems by picking it up.

How can I balance impulsive action with more thoughtful care?

The Moon; Arms and Legs – It’s important that the things you take on right now are within your wheelhouse. Don’t overextend yourself , nor let the uncertainty of the current situation make you freeze in place and stop moving entirely.

Other elements included in this reading:
Black Spruce Needles to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Dried Purple Heather Flowers for Independence and Luck
Amazonite for Self Awareness and Facing Truths
Carnelian Agate for Inner Drive and Focusing On One’s Aspirations
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE CELESTIAL FOLKLORE TAROT, INTIMACY CARDS, UKIYO TAROT, I-CHING ORACLE, JOURNEY TO THE CROSSROADS TAROT, WITCHES THROUGH HISTORY ORACLE, YRUE SUNBRIGHT SOUL TAROT, THE HEALTHY WITCH ORACLE

We had rain today!  And I went for a walk in it.