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Calling In Sick

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Today’s meditation was nine minutes long, and was one of the #DailyCalm sessions from the @Calm app.

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Magicmakers Tarot's King of Cups and The Latest Kate AffirmationDaily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the King of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of a projective alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s emotions, relationships, emotional intelligence, creativity, or intuition. This often translates into authority figures that are emotionally supportive and understanding, possessing both compassion and strong leadership qualities.

The King of Cups has then been combined with the (very apropos) affirmation by @thelatestkate, that says “It’s okay to accept that you’re unwell today.”

Why is today’s affirmation so appropriate for today? That would be because I feel like crap today. I’m not sure if it’s something I’m coming down with, allergies, dehydration, or some weird combination of two or more of these elements… but I feel like shit. Oh yeah. Lets not forget the current struggles with mood imbalance, as I’m sure that’s playing into it as well.

Just before pulling this card today, I was mentally beating myself for feeling like crap, and acting like I feel like crap. And here it is, the affirmation that says when you feel like crap it’s okay to accept that it is what it is.

Then, the King of Cup steps in and says that there may also be an emotional aspect to how I’m feeling as well, and adds encouragement to seeking out my emotional anchor to help me through. (That would be Gideon, by the way, and good luck with that as he’s on the road today.)

Ohhh look, negative narratives.

Today’s message is to go easy on yourself when you’re feeling rough around the edges. If you feel crappy? Stop beating yourself up about the things you’re not getting done and be kind to yourself instead. Seek out those people and things that can help make it just a little better instead of wallowing in misery alone.

I think I need a nap.

DECK USED:  MAGICMAKERS TAROT AND THE LATEST KATE AFFIRMATION

#DiscordTarotholicsSep2025 Challenge
Prompt for September : Do Spread 3

Oracle Reading with the Dragon Oracle Cards

What gifts from Summer are ready to be harvested?

Silver Lunar Dragon – The coming full moon offers the promise of softening and balance, if you’re willing to lean into the practices that allow you to find peace and harmony.

Where is your attention most needed between how and the upcoming last harvest of the year?

Thor’s Red Black and Gold Dragon – Focus on remaining calm and relaxed during these times of upheaval and transition. It feels like chaos, and you need to put a little more focus into being the calm in the storm.

What seeds need to be planted now to be ready in Spring?

Earth and Fire Dragon – Take care of yourself now, so that you will be prepared to take care of others later. Your cup is empty, your rope is frayed, and you’re burning the candle at both ends.  You need time to recover and recuperate… restoration is needed.

Other elements included in this reading:
Antique Daisy Brooch as a Representation of Happy Times
Foraged Red Oak Leaf for Fostering Unconditional Love
Shiva Shell Heart for Wisdom and Discernment
Gneiss Wishing Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort

DECK USED: DRAGON ORACLE

@de_tarotjuf Time for Yourself
#detarotjufseptembertarotchallenge
Prompt for September 30th :  What lesson from the past month can I take away from the time I spent with myself?

Magicmakers Tarot Reading - Page of Pentacles, The Star, Six of CupsReading Summary: Positivity and optimism (The Star) need to be a priority you continue to work toward (Knight of Pentacles) as you stay firmly grounded in the present (Six of Cups Rx).

Take Away: There is value in the act of being in the present instead of trying to look forward and prepare, or look backward and examine.  Both of those acts create stress and anxiety, and are “busy work” that doesn’t need to be in focus every moment of every day.

Instead, what needs to stay in focus is your efforts towards balancing your negative inner narratives and pessimism with a lean into positivity and optimism. A part of doing that is being present in the moment, and paying attention to those things that bring you joy while they’re happening.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Lavender Bundle for Calming and Comfort
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: MAGICMAKERS TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I laid down and took a nap.  I also wallowed in bed a bit after my early morning shift before going in for my afternoon shift.

The Slow Build

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Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was one of the #DailyTrip sessions from the @Calm app.

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The Infinite Door Tarot's Queen of Wands and Witch Magick CardsDaily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Queen of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s passion, drive, willpower, determination, values, and principles. This often translates into themes that have to do with being supportive of others projects and passions, or searching for inner truth within your own values and principles.

The obstacles are a part of the process. Don’t allow yourself to become distracted or to be turned away by these things that stand in your way.

Things might seem obscured and impossible to navigate in the moment, but remember that every small thing you do builds up into something larger. All your past experience are just like coins in a change jar. Small on their own, but building up overtime into something bigger; just like the change jar ends up full and it’s enough to pay for a vacation.

In this way, the things you prioritize in your life become a part of you, each small thing at a time building into something bigger.  That something bigger being YOU.

Today’s message ask us to look to those things we prioritize, and if these are really something we want to be a part of us. If not? Maybe it’s time to do a little reshuffling to put what is really important at the top of our priority list.

DECKS USED:  THE INFINITE DOOR TAROT AND WITCH MAGICK CARDS

@de_tarotjuf Time for Yourself
#detarotjufseptembertarotchallenge
Prompts for September 27th through 29th

Tarot Reading with The Other Tarot: A Coraline Tarot Deck and The Sensory Herbal Oracle ReadingHow can I better attune myself to the daily grind without losing myself?

Six of Pentacles Rx and Peace – Ask for help when you need it. Not everything depends on you, nor should it. Give yourself permission to hand off the heavy lifting to someone else now and then.

What attention does my heart need?

The Fool and Insight – If you give your heart the fun and play that it needs, your heart will better acclimate to being a part of things and provide you with insights instead of chaos. Just like skin grows thick over time when bared to the elements, so too do your emotions begin to calm down and adjust when they’re given freedom and fresh air.

What character trait do I want to bring out more this month?

Eight of Wands and Playful – It’s time to work on giving yourself permission to have more fun, and allowing yourself to just go out and do things instead of thinking about them while doing nothing.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Lavender Bundle for Calming and Comfort
Gneiss Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort
Banded Pink Agate for Soothing and Calming Energies
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Green Aventurine for Harmony and Balance of the Heart
Citrine for Energy Lift (easing the weight of heavy energies)
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: THE OTHER TAROT AND THE SENSORY HERBAL ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsSep2025 Challenge
Prompt for September 27th

Tarot Reading with The Infinite Door Tarot and Divine Felines Oracle ReadingYou – Temperance and “Don’t Eat the Help” – You are being driven crazy by the need for moderation and temperance at this moment in time. As a result, you’re snapping out at other people who love you are only there to help you.

Your Annoyance – The Moon and Wisdom – You are struggling with massive amounts of uncertainty. This makes it difficult for you to differentiate between intuition and impatience, for you are unable to see things clearly. You are so invested in the outcome that you vision is being distorted as a result.

What To Do About It – Knight of Cups Rx and Vision – Hold back on acting on your emotions. Sit back and watch things work themselves out on their own, rather than meddling. This letting go of control takes courage and patience, as well as a little faith in that things will, in fact, sort themselves out without your help.

Other elements included in this reading:
Bronze Compass Rose for Seeking Directional Guidance
Dried Purple Heather Flowers for Independence and Luck
Black Spruce Needles to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Black Kyanite for Transformative Cleansing
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: THE INFINITE DOOR TAROT AND DIVINE FELINES ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I bought a roast chicken from CostCo while I was there today, so I wouldn’t have to worry about cooking tonight.

Exploring Different Perspectives

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Today’s meditation was fourteen minutes long, and was one of the #DailyCalm sessions from the @Calm app.

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Autumn Season Tarot's Hanged Man card and Crow Affirmation cardsDaily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is The Hanged Man (Perspective) card, which is traditionally a representation of taking a pause, considering alternate perspectives, relaxing into difficult situations, surrender, or letting go.

Combined with The Hanged Man (Perspective) card, I’ve included one of @crowtarotmjcullinane‘s Crow Affirmations cards, which says “Influence: I maintain my free will.”

Everyone’s choices, paths, and even personalities are influenced by external forces. And, that’s not a bad thing. There’s a fine line, though, between influence… and control.

I feel that it’s important to delve into perspectives that are not our own. To listen to others opinions, and the reasons on how these opinions come to be. Not to be converted or swayed from my own, so much as to better understand where others are coming from.

Sometimes these interactions provide me food for thought. Other times it just helps me understand others and their reactions better. It also helps me to be a better communicator, and helps me better to define how I think and feel about things.

Today’s message is a reminder that you can strive to see and understand others perspectives without adopting them as you’re own. And doing so, it helps us understand others, as well as ourselves, on a deeper level.

Sometimes setting judgment aside and just listening shows more caring, wisdom, and depth than pushing our own viewpoints and agendas ever could.

DECKS USED:  AUTUMN SEASON TAROT AND CROW AFFIRMATIONS

#DiscordTarotholicsSep2025 Challenge
Prompts for September 26th and 29th

Tarot Reading with the Autumn Season Tarot and Akasha Oracle ReadingAs the warmth of early Autumn draws to an end next month, what needs to be let go of?

The Demon and Heightened Feelings; Grounding – When you need to feel better, lean into grounding practices instead of fleeting dopamine fixes.

The waffling between healthy and unhealthy choices, all dictated by your emotions, needs to come to an end. It’s possible to feel your emotions, experience them, and deal with them; all without it turning into a rollercoaster of unhealthy actions punctuated by momentary healthy ones.

What needs a little more focus and energy to complete before Winter?

Page of Wands Rx atop King of Coins; Open-Heartedness – You’ve struggled a lot with trying to be open to the changes going on with your business and finances, instead of digging your heels in. This effort needs to continue just a bit longer. There are a few more hurdles to come, and you need to keep yourself grounded to ride them out.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Silver Maple Key for Bouncing Back to Thrive
Dried Rosebuds for Potential and Beauty Waiting to Unfold
Orange Aventurine Leaves for Pause and Reflection
Carnelian Agate for Inner Drive and Focusing On Aspirations
Desert Rose for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: AUTUMN SEASON TAROT AND AKASHA ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I spent my meditation today with a cold compress (with sodium bicarbonate) over my eyes to help my allergy reaction ease up and the swelling to go down in my eyes.

Slowing Down Time

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Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was one of the #DailyCalm sessions from the @Calm app.

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The Hedgewitch Tarot's The Chariot Card and Forest Meditations Card Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is The Chariot card, which is traditionally a representation of control, willpower, determination, and the strength of purpose to “take the reins” and steer yourself in the path you wish to follow.

Just because you’re holding the reins doesn’t mean you have to move at a lightning pace. Use those reins to pull up, and take some time to enjoy and appreciate the world around you.

When I’m in the forest, I spend a lot of time on the ground. I mean, yeah, I spend a lot of time trekking my way up path and trail as well, but a good portion of the time is also spent laying on the ground, looking at the small things like the moss and the mushroom, the fungi, the lichen, and the little creatures among fallen leaves and forest detritus.

These moments are bonding moments with the earth and the trees, where the world slows down and the heartbeat follows suit.

The message in today’s cards is a reminder that we all need a bit of time in nature. It’s an encouragement to get out and do that. This message is also a reminder that we all need times when the world slows down and we follow along with it to find a moment or two of peace in the chaos… and encouragement to seek that as well. Even better if you can find them both combined into one.

DECK USED:  THE HEDGEWITCH TAROT AND FOREST MEDITATIONS

@de_tarotjuf Time for Yourself
#detarotjufseptembertarotchallenge
Prompts for September 24th through 26th

Tarot Reading with the Hedgewitch Tarot and Inner Compass Oracle ReadingWhere can I let go of more force?

Death and Growth – There are times in life where you don’t get to control the changes wrought or the lessons and growth gained. These times are thrust upon you and you must learn to deal. This is one of those times for you.

What new opportunities are already within my reach?

Ten of Wands and Hidden Treasure – The hidden treasure in your current situation is that you are being given the opportunity to restructure how you do things so that you are not so overwhelmed all the time. Don’t push to return things to status quo, or go back to doing things the way you were… take this opportunity to find a better way.

What is an ideal moment of silence for me today?

Six of Cups and Listen – Take small moments out of your day, throughout your day, to listen to the noises of the world outside of the cacophony going on in your head. Discover wonder in the noises in your life that you normally don’t hear or otherwise take for granted, like the sound of kids at recess a few blocks from here and the gratifyingly rhythmic thwack of a hammer sinking nails from workers nearby.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaves for Fostering Confidence
Gneiss Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort
Carnelian Agate for Inner Drive and Focusing On Aspirations
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE HEDGEWITCH TAROT AND INNER COMPASS ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I got out and spent some time in nature among the trees today. I didn’t get too far on the trail today, and wasn’t out there for long, but it still felt good all the same.

Who Are You Listening To?

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Today’s meditation was a ten minute long self-directed session based upon @thelatestkate’s affirmation that says “You’re not obligated to make every day productive or purposeful.”

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Strange Forms Tarot Reading with The Latest Kate's AffirmationDaily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Four of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of one’s passionate love for the security and welcoming energies of home. This often translates into themes that have to do with homecoming, celebrating home and stability, as well as relaxation in comfortable spaces.

It’s okay to take time to just enjoy being home. As a kid, I used to eagerly await my parents heading out to the grocery store or the post office.

It was as if as soon as they were gone, something inside of me immediately released and began to relax. Even if all I did while they were gone was sit on the couch and watch a TV show. It felt like some invisible pressure was lifted for just a little while.

These days? My parents voices live in my head, and there’s no longer those moments of relief when they’re not around or moments of celebrated freedom from the pressure.

The message in today’s cards encourages us to bring these moments back. Remind yourself that it’s okay to ease up on the constant pressure and enjoy just being. Sometimes? That’s enough.

DECKS USED:  STRANGE FORMS TAROT AND THE LATEST KATE AFFIRMATION

#DiscordTarotholicsSep2025 Challenge
Philosophical Questions for September 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th

Philosophical Questions Tarot Reading with the Little Pigeon Tarot, Earth Woman Tarot, and Bird Vibes Meditation CardsWhat are the 3 major strengths of humanity?

Two of Swords – Free will combined with the intelligence to think through their decisions before acting.

Six of Cups Rx – The ability to forgive and forget. Forgiveness is difficult, and forgetting may not always happen, but it is definitely one of our greatest strengths that we can.

Wheel of Fortune – Adaptability.  The ability to adapt and adjust on the fly, shifting our minds and intentions as needed and learning from those moments.

What is humanity’s biggest accomplishment?

House Finch – Self Awareness. We are not just aware of ourselves, but also aware of how our actions influence others and the world around us. Learning how to be self aware and reflect on ourselves and our actions allows for not just personal growth, but a community minded approach to helping each other as well.

What are the 3 major weaknesses of humanity?

Four of Wands Rx – A lack of appreciation and care for our “home”… as in, the Earth.

Ten of Pentacles Rx – Self-centered greed. This greed isn’t greed for the greater good, but all about the self and the ego.

Wheel of Fortune Rx – Humanity’s wilful lack of adaptability. Although we have the capability to adjust and adapt as needed to situations and changes, we are often resistant to do there, fighting against changes and digging our heels in instead of going with the flow.

What is humanity’s biggest mistake?

Baltimore Oriole – Our focus on creature comforts. This, of course, falls into both that self-centered greed aspect above, as well as the lack of willingness to accept change.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Wood Fern for Exorcising Negative Influences
Pressed Pansy Flowers for Hearing the Heart More Clearly
Desert Rose for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: BIRD VIBES MEDITATION CARDS, LITTLE PIGEON TAROT, EARTH WOMAN TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

This post is a catch-up post, and I can’t quite remember what my self-kindness might have been for the day.

Facing One’s Fears

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Today’s meditation was a self directed ten minute session that focused on the affirmation on the back of the Witch Magick card drawn for today.

The affirmation: “Facing and embracing something you fear will supercharge your magickal powers.”

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Complete Armemensen Tarot Reading with the Witch Magick CardsDaily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is The World card, which is traditionally a representation of the end of a journey, the completion of a time of growth, accomplishment, and transitioning from one path in life to another.

I don’t know about supercharging your magical power, but I do know that facing your fears is empowering. The experience helps to reduce and/or eradicate one’s fear response to whatever it is, and that creates a sense of greater freedom.

This reward is always waiting for us, but is especially important when our fear is an obstacle to completing a journey. Not only are you one step closer to the finish line when you face your fears in these instances, you are also given an energetic lift from the experience that can revitalize you and your motivation.

Today’s messages is a reminder that there is an unseen, but very much felt boon to confronting our fears instead of hiding from them, and encourages us to seek out those fears that have become obstacles to our goals, and face them rather than trying to avoid them. For when we avoid them, we are also avoiding the success they are blocking us from achieving and the goals we seek to accomplish.

DECK USED:  COMPLETE ARMEMENSEN TAROT AND WITCH MAGICK CARDS

#DiscordTarotholicsSep2025 Challenge
Prompts for September 23rd and 25th

Complete Armemensen Tarot Reading with the My Daddy OracleWhat still needs harvesting this season?

You’ve been thinking about returning to be a personal trainer for a while (Trainer). Maybe now is the time to take a closer look at this option. It pays well, and gives you the benefit of having long-term clients (Seven of Pentacles) to work with and interact (Ace of Swords) with instead of a swath of strangers.

Goal – Destiny – To find ways to adjust to the unpredictable and unexpected manipulations of the universe. You don’t don’t handle unpredictability well, and there’s been a lot of that of late. It messes with your sense of stability. You need to learn to ease up on your control a bit, so that there’s more wiggle room when things go awry unexpectedly.

Pros – Slave – The pros of working toward this goal is that you are no longer tied to the expectation that things are going to go a specific way, and thus thrown off when they don’t. This gives you more adaptability, allowing you to yield more easily when necessary.

Cons – Relaxing – The cons involved with this goal is that you struggle with the worry that in releasing that grip of control, you are going to end up falling into habits that are lazy and lackadaisical.

Obstacles – Strength and Knight of Cups – you have a tendency to act on what you feel to keep the status quo in your favor, rather than allowing things to go at their own pace and in their own directions. This natural inclination makes it hard for you to just relax, let go, and let things happen.

Solutions – Two of Cups and The Sun – Allow those close to you that you trust to help lift you up and keep you positive as you strive to accomplish this goal. They can help distract you from your uncertainty and your discomfort, making it easier to let go of that control without panicking about it.

Other elements included in this reading:
Pressed Pansy Flowers for Hearing the Heart More Clearly
Dried Purple Heather Flowers for Independence and Luck
Black Spruce Needles to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Dried Rosebuds for Potential and Beauty Waiting to Unfold
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: COMPLETE ARMEMENSEN TAROT AND MY DADDY ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I worked harder today at keeping myself from retreating into myself. I am struggling with the pull of depression at the moment.