Alchemy England 1977

Everything Takes Longer

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Today’s meditation was a ten minute self-guided session based on an affirmation card that says, “I’m a witch of infinite potential, manifesting destiny.

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The @GlitterbyInk #OctoberAlchemy26 Challenge
Breathe Prompt for October 15th : Awaken
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

The Dark Library Tarot's Seven of Pentacles and a card from Twist's Halloween Affirmations Deck

Today’s draw is the Seven of Pentacles (Flora), which is traditionally a representation of slow growth, sustainability, domestic harmony, hard work, and practicing patience while the fruits of your labors develop and take form.

Growth takes time, and unfortunately… feeling lost is a part of the process. So are the painful moments when you stumble, fall, or manage to get hurt along the way.

That’s what the phrase “growing pains” is all about.

The rewards come in making it through to the other side, and the lessons learned along the way. It’s in our experiences, after all, that we develop into the people we are to become.

The message in today’s Seven of Flora and Awaken prompt is a reminder that awakening into a new enlightened state, whether spiritual or mundane, isn’t an immediate process, nor is it an easy one. It takes time and patience, growth and even more patience. It takes effort, trial and error, and a certain amount of pain as well. Don’t give up just because it’s hard or is taking longer than you think it should… just keep going. You’ll get there.

DECK USED:  THE DARK LIBRARY TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsOct2026 Challenge
Prompt for October 15th through 17th

Tarot Reading with the Alchemy 1977 England Tarot and Oracle Odusseia

Gravestone: Pull 3 cards, and use them to write a spooky or witty epitaph.

Here lies Alfred Cole
May god have pity on his soul
(Judgement)
He tripped and fell
Speared Lady Belle
(Seven of Swords)
Thus her beloved buried him here
(Five of Swords)

Skeleton: How can you connect more deeply with your ancestors?

Mars – Stand strong for those things you believe to be right and true. Provide the protection and patronage to these things you value most. Waging war isn’t always about violence and bloodshed, sometimes it’s standing strong in the storm.

Spirits: What guidance does your ancestors have to offer at this time?

Banshee – Let it out. Stop holding your emotions so close to the chest. Express yourself to those you are tied to through loyalty and blood. Share your laments with your ancestors, and let them see and hear you cry out to them for their guidance and support.

Other elements included in this reading:
Staghorn Sumac for Connecting with Nature and the Wild Within
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED:  ORACLE ODUSSEIA AND ALCHEMY 1977 ENGLAND TAROT

October Prompts by @forgotten.dumpling & @ml.mecham
Prompt for October 15th : my spine curved to

Creative Writing with The Horror Night Playing Cards

“I will not bend”
(Four of Diamonds)
says the tree that breaks
in the harsh winds of the storm
(Five of Spades)

its trunk fallen and stump left behind
for roots to wither and die alone
(Ten of Spades)

for it’s the tree that bends to the wind
thrashing but flexible
(Three of Hearts)
with roots buried deep while trunk sways
(Two of Clubs atop King of Diamonds)

that survives and thrives
beneath the sun once more
instead of meeting its end of days
(Nine of Hearts atop King of Clubs)

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Parmeliaceae Lichen for a “Breath of Fresh Air”
Foraged Driftwood for Connecting with Cycles
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Carnelian Agate Mushroom for Focusing On Aspirations
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED:  THE HORROR NIGHT PLAYING CARDS

@owlandbonestarot #OctoberinBetween Challenge
Prompts for October 15th

Tarot Reading with The Dark Library Tarot

Challenge – The Empress atop Knight of Blood – Challenge those wants and desires that draw you away from the nurturing and care you need.

You have a tendency to be drawn to self destructive pursuits. These things have a tendency to pull you away from self-care and the healthier options available. It takes discipline to challenge yourself when you are tempted by these things.

Adapt – The Star – Lean into positivity and optimism during these times.

Change your preconceived notions of what you are being most drawn to by reminding yourself of what these less appealing but far healthier options can do for you and their positive qualities. This is how balance is created.

Other elements included in this reading:
Staghorn Sumac for Connecting with Nature and the Wild Within
Oregon White Oak Leaf for Strength, Stability, and Longevity
Flower Agate for Opening the Mind to New Possibilities
Pyrite for fostering Determination and Manifestation Energies
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED:  THE DARK LIBRARY TAROT
Daily Self Kindness

I went and got my covid vaccination updated today, and made the appointment to do my flu vaccine next week.

Morning Bonus Read – Fulfillment, Gratitude, and Joy

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The prompt for this reading came from one of my Discord servers and is as follows:
“This week, let’s look at the flip side: fulfillment, gratitude, and joy. Did you know that one of biggest tools against burnout and stress is gratitude? (You know, apart from needed mental health treatment and care.)”

Alchemy England 1977 Playing Cards

Where in my life am I experiencing fulfillment?
Ten of Spades

I’m actually feeling pretty good about myself lately.  It’s about that whole “survival” thing.  The fact that I have been through so much, dealt with so many devastating hurdles, and not just survived them but thrived in their wake.  Remembering this gives me confidence, and a feeling of fulfillment that comes from a sense of accomplishment.

What is something in my life this year that I’m grateful for?
Nine of Diamonds

See, the thing is?  Even though the pandemic has sucked ass, and even though I lost all but one of my part time jobs for a good part of the spring and summer… and have only really picked back up half the work load (working for others) that I had pre-pandemic?  I have been able to adjust my finances to take the brunt of these changes without damaging anything other than the amount of time it will take to pay off my mortgage.

Yes, I want it paid off… but I’m relieved to have spent so much time busting my ass to pay the highest amount possible per payment because it prepared me for what’s going on now… when I need to pay less. Because of this, my situation is still stable… and I’m so grateful for that.

What is something in my life this year that brings me joy?
Seven of Clubs

I’m kickin’ ass, baby.  Building off the previous question in a way, what has brought me (and brings me) joy this year is that I have been able to support not just my lifestyle and those that I love with my efforts, but also continue to keep my business thriving during this time when so much has swung out of sync and is not the norm.

What is something in my life this year that I am succeeding at?
Six of Spades

I am succeeding at finding a better way.  A new path. It has taken a good part of this year to work through the psychological process of letting go of how I have done things in the past.  It’s a struggle not to push myself beyond my limits, and actually allow myself the healing rest and recuperation I need.  Walking away from that highly abusive dynamic I had going on previously is not an easy task, not a quick one.  But I am succeeding at it, one step at a time.

DECK USED:  ALCHEMY ENGLAND 1977 PLAYING CARDS