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Navigating the Path

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Today’s meditation was a ten minute long #DailyCalm session from the @Calm app that focused on the ancient Greek concept of sophrosyne, which is described as a healthy approach to moderation based on a deep sense of self-awareness.

“(The sophrosyne) philosophy begins by acknowledging our excesses and then mindfully recognizing the difference between need and want. Once we recognize how and why we over-consume, sophrosyne suggests that we focus on what we’ll gain rather than what we’ll lose by changing our habits. With this mindset, moderation isn’t a constraint on our wishes and pleasures, but rather it’s a source of balance, health, and peace. Of course, change takes time and effort, and it’s important that we face our excesses with patience and compassion; especially if we slip up. So, the next time you have the urge to binge watch or shop or feast keep in mind the philosophy of sophrosyne and start by asking is this a need or want?” – Tamara Levitt

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Akashic Eye Tarot - Seven of CupsThe @GlitterbyInk #NovemberWhispers25 Liminal Dreamland Challenge
Truth-Teller Prompt for November 8 : Threshold
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Seven of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of themes having to do with having a plethora of options to choose from, all of opportunity’s doors being open upon one’s path, and at times being overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices available in the moment.

Choose your path wisely. It can be difficult sometimes to consider which direction to take in life, especially if you have multiple options to choose from.

When you stand on the threshold of a new opportunity, it’s wise to pause and consider instead of leaping into action right away. That doesn’t mean that you should stay there forever, considering which one you want, but it does mean that you need to consider which of your options is best suited to you and the possible repercussions of your choices.

The message in today’s card combined with the prompt “threshold” is a reminder to think before you act. Each and every decision we make hold consequences and repercussions, and make up the steps we take on our life’s path and the directions on which that path leads us. When presented with a new opportunity, make sure that you are considering these factors when making your decisions.

DECK USED:  AKASHIC EYE TAROT

The @owlandbonestarot #78DaysOfTarotSpreads Challenge
The Hierophant Spread

The Hierophant Oracle Reading with the Terra Oracle

Where do you seek meaning?

The Pig – Your fear of scarcity often drives you to overindulge. You then seek some kind of meaning in those over indulgences, in an effort to create value where otherwise there would be very little.

Who can you learn from?

The Dragonfly – You can learn from anyone and everyone that creates value in your life in some way. It is in their contribution and your gratitude that these lessons reside for you.

What do you believe in?

The Salmon – You believe that every discomfort has a higher purpose in life; that each trial is a lesson, and every failure includes a boon.

Where do you conform?

The Wasp – You believe that your doctors know better than you. This includes both those that treat you physically, as well as mentally. Although you may ask questions (mostly in order to further your own education rather than to disagree or argue), you are usually willing to trust and follow their advice and suggestions when provided.

What traditions do you follow?

The Chameleon – There are no traditions out there that you follow to the letter. You believe in adaptation in order to keep traditions going, which helps adjust them to new situations and new generations. It’s not about remaking anything or changing it, for at heart it is still the same tradition, just adapting it for better a fit and to keep it alive even as the world changes.

Where do you commit?

The Walrus – You’re committed to protecting both your own and others vulnerabilities. This is the reason that your spiritual practice, and especially your tarot practice, often focuses on empowerment.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Oak Branch with Moss and Lichen for Perseverance
Foraged Ponderosa Pine Cone for Resilience and Adaptability
Desert Rose for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: TERRA ORACLE SECOND EDITION

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2025 Challenge
Death Prompts for November 7th

Tarot Reading with the Akashic Eye Tarot and Викканский Оракул ТенейLet Go – Virgo, Queen of Swords, Book of Shadows – Your struggles with your memory make it hard for you to let go of the things that are not written down, as you fear forgetting them.

As you just went through a depression through the month of September and first week of October, you have a lot of missing time at your heels that your logical brain wants to pick at and try and bring back to the surface for posterity.

Let go of this idea, and consider seeing this time just past your depressive episode as a time of rebirth and renewal.

Find Support – Candle, Seven of Coins, Toad – Healing takes time and honesty. Honesty with yourself and honesty with those that you choose to let help you on your healing journey. When you hide away your pain, your scars, and your vulnerability, it only delays the healing that you could otherwise experience.

Dig Deeper – Priestess, Five of Swords, Moon Cat – Seek out supportive and empowering messages when you are feeling defeated. It serves no one, and prevents healing when you pick on and berate yourself instead of providing words of hope and support during these times.

Also, consider reaching out to the Minoan goddess Amalthea in these situations, as this is a way in which you could begin to explore your connection to her in more depth.

Other elements included in this reading:
Pressed Pansy Flowers for Hearing the Heart More Clearly
Japanese Cherry Leaf as a Reminder of Life’s Fleeting Moments
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: AKASHIC EYE TAROT AND ВИККАНСКИЙ ОРАКУЛ ТЕНЕЙ (buy Ukrainian!)

Daily Self Kindness

I had “real food” for dinner (mac n cheese), instead of allowing myself to just snack on junk all evening as I was tempted to do.

Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)

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These Saturday readings are (not usually) bearing in on any one thing or event in my life, as the question used is asking for a more general outlook. This is a self care exercise, and is not meant as a predictive reading… although that, too, happens on occasion.

The question is… What do I need to focus for self-care through the week ahead?

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Earth – Knight of Pentacles and Water – Things are slowing down. You don’t really need the cards to tell you that as it’s very obvious, but of course here you see it plain as day.  Business is slowing from the holiday rush, and with it the money that comes in will slow as well.  Do not look at this as a shot in the foot and mourn the loss, but rather pace yourself to match the slow and be kind to yourself both in the stepping up of your self-care as well as in how you relate to yourself emotionally during this time of slowing down.

Air – King of Swords and Bear – You have done all that you set out to do and exceeded your expectations.  Now is a time to retreat into the solid footing you have created and feel a sense of  peace in the fact that you have done well.  Don’t allow doubts to set you off balance but own  your success with inner strength and confidence.

Water – Nine of Pentacles and Crystals – Turn your focus to how secure you feel now with the success you have under your belt.   Changing gears during this time of year can be a struggle, but to keep yourself emotionally balanced you need to switch quickly to the good that has happened and the good that has been earned. Cast your eye to the positive and keep it there.  Don’t hesitate… do it now.

Fire – Four of Wands and Samhain – Again we see a sign of completion and endings.   This too, is an indication of the holiday rush coming to the end.  The chaos and wild whirlwind is closing out this week, and things settle once more into a more sedate pace.  This week is a time of rest and you need to do just that.  Even though there are things that need preparing for the new year, set them aside this week and worry about them after you have taken a few days to rest and recover.

Waning – Wisdom – Take some time for yourself this week. The Wisdom card is about collecting wisdom and passing it on to others, but this week you need to just cherish your quiet time and not worry about the rest of the world all that much. Some healthy seclusion is needed… share later.

Waxing – Evocation – The theme of the evocation card is “to manifest change in the world, begin within”.  This card brings into focus that now is the time to shift back into what changes you want to make in your own life and in yourself.  Over the past few weeks you have closed yourself off, shut down your needs and ignored the demands of your body, mind, and emotions.  This week it’s time to turn that around and return your focus to a more balanced care for yourself.

Take Away – This week’s reading is all about the changing gears that come from shifting out of the holiday rush and back to the slower pace of everyday life.  Although this transition is not easy, there are things you can do to help yourself make this transition go smoothly.  Focusing on the positive you have accomplished, and the positive you want to achieve in yourself and your self care, making sure you give yourself the rest you need to adjust and be kind to yourself rather than harsh and judgemental.

DECKS USED:  STEAMPUNK TAROT, ORACOLARIUM, Викканский Оракул Теней (WICCAN ORACLE OF SHADOWS)