Coastal Curiosities Oracle

Selfish Motivations in Kindness

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Legend The Arthurian Tarot - Eight of Wands

Today’s draw is the Eight of Wands (Spears), which is traditionally a representation of action, speed, alacrity, fast paced events or change, or having a target goal in your sights that you are charging towards.

The Eight of Wands card has then been combined with Warm Glow card from the Box of Emotions, which says, “Most of us walk off feeling a little bouncier after helping carry a stranger’s pram up the stairs, or bringing in a neighbour’s shopping. Random acts of kindness give a feeling of solidarity of the ‘we’re all in this together variety, even a swell of pride…“

In my family, there’s been a long re-hashed debate over if charity is still considered charity if you feel good about having given in some way.

It’s not about accolades of others and whether or not you contribute anonymously, it’s about the sense of personal pleasure or gratification that comes from the acts of kindness and charity that we give to others.

My theory on this is that we feel that sense of pleasure because we’re doing the right thing, and that whether or not the pleasure is there shouldn’t make a difference in how altruistic or good that kindness might be. Some in my family feel that if you feel pleasure when giving charity or doing a kindness, then it’s not truly altruistic at all, but a selfish act.

I’m not entirely sure who’s right here. Maybe we both are. What I -am- sure about, though? Is that whether you’re contributing to charity or giving a kindness to someone just to feel good about yourself, or without any pleasure on your side at all… it’s still a kindness given. It’s still -help- given. It still counts. So do it anyway, no matter if there’s something in it for you or not.

That’s the message in today’s Eight of Wands and Warm Glow card. Do it anyway. Be kind. Give of yourself to others in need, whether it’s through financial assistance, time, attention, energy… whatever way you are capable of and comfortable with giving. Just do it. It all counts.

DECK USED:  LEGEND THE ARTHURIAN TAROT AND BOX OF EMOTIONS

The @ambitiouslyalexa July Journal Prompts
Prompt for July 20th : A comparison you’re letting go of

Oracle Reading with the Coastal Curiosities Oracle

Reading Summary: That being soft, vulnerable, or tender (Tender) makes you weak (Endurance Rx) and/or separates you from your goals and happiness (Trapped Rx).

Take Away: You have spent a very long time viewing your vulnerabilities as obstacles or a detriment to your goals and happiness; effectively putting vulnerability on one side of the scale and everything you want and need on the other side.

You are beginning to understand, though, that this is not the case, and to let go of the assumption that it has to be one or the other when it comes to your vulnerabilities and your successes.

As you begin to understand and accept your vulnerabilities, you are instead coming to discover that they possess within themselves their own strengths, and allow you to learn and grow in ways you otherwise wouldn’t.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Lavender Bundle for Calming and Comfort
Norway Maple Key for Fostering Strength and Resilience
Moss Agate Leaf for Attracting Opportunities for Growth
Desert Rose for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: COASTAL CURIOSITIES NATURALIST EDITION

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2026 Challenge
3-Card Spread Prompt for July 20th : About loneliness…

Tarot Reading with the Legend The Arthurian Tarot - Eight of Wands

How to turn…

Loneliness (an emotional isolation from others and a subjective discomfort from that lack of connection)

Page of Cups – You most often feel loneliness when you want to share your feelings, creativity, and imagination with others but are unable to do so for whatever reason.

and Aloneness (the feeling of being “all alone in the universe” and empty inside due to emotional self-abandonment)

Two of Pentacles – You most often feel all alone and empty inside when you fall into the habit of seeing balance as a stagnant state and forget to (or refuse to) move and adapt.

into Comfortable Solitude (a peaceful and healthy embrace of solitude for healthy reflection and renewal)

Three of Swords – The two above experiences can be turned into comfortable solitude by refusing to listen to the negative self talk that works so hard to put an unhealthy spin on everything you do and experience. Stop listening to the “shoulds” that inner narrative pushes upon you and the unreasonable expectations attached to them.

Other elements included in this reading:
Holly Leaf for assistance in Gentling Negative Emotions
Deodar Cedar Cone for Fostering Clarity and Spiritual Connection
Foraged Acorn for Protection during New Beginnings
Hag Stone for Connecting with the Liminal
Red Jasper for Awakening and Motivation toward Growth
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: LEGEND THE ARTHURIAN TAROT
Daily Self Kindness

This is a catch up post, and I’m not entirely sure what the self kindness was for this day.

Selective Listening and Inner Narratives

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The Enlightened Cat Oracle and It’s Going To Be Okay 2024 Day-to-day Calendar By Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Selective Listening card combined with the affirmation “You should exist; whether you think you’re any good or not.”

In the Selective Listening card is the crux of what today’s card and affirmation speak of.  It says “Not all words warrant your attention. Focus on what truly matters.”

Inner narratives can be treacherous, especially when you are so used to hearing that inner voice in your head speaking negatively about you that you begin to believe its words as truth.

The cards for today are a reminder that we are far harder on ourselves than anyone else would ever even think of being… and that that’s not okay. Stop listening to those negative inner narratives and work on finding things that help to counteract their influence in your life and behavior. Then, when you find them?  Use them.  Use them often and use them well.

DECK USED: THE ENLIGHTENED CAT ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2023 Challenge Prompt
Questions for August 10th and 12th

Budapest Tarot's Four of Swords, Five of Swords, and Queen of Wands; and the Coastal Curiosities OracleHow does my inner adolescent feel right now?

Four of Swords and Flourish – Settled and comfortable and ready for growth. Your inner adolescent needs a bit of encouragement, but is in a comfortable place that will allow you to provide what is needed without trying to be difficult or blocking your efforts.

How can I better connect with my inner adolescent?

Queen of Wands atop Five of Swords, Connect – Use your innate creative spirit to overcome separation and foster connection between yourself and others.

You enjoy creating things.  You enjoy exploring your creativity in new ways, trying new things, and stretching those creative muscles.  Instead of allowing others to feel ostracized in your life, especially those on the other side of the veil, use this creative spark to draw them in and connect with them.  In doing so, you will better connect with your inner adolescent as well.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Wood Fern for Exorcising Negative Influences
Desert Rose for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: BUDAPEST TAROT AND COASTAL CURIOSITIES ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I managed to take a nap a little earlier than usual, which freed up a bit more time to spend with Gideon.

📆 Transitioning from May to June

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Month End Check-In Tarot Reading with the The Lost Tarot and Coastal Curiosities Oracle

Here and Now I Exist – Who you are now, in your entirety.

The High Priestess Rx atop The Empress, Reward – Your intuition and self care are not on the same page. There is reward in acknowledging this and realizing that they do not need to be on opposing sides but can work together in coexistence for something healthier.

The Slough – What is to be left in the past as you move forward.

The Star atop Death Rx, Roam – Don’t let lack of Hope create stagnancy in your life. Depression is keeping you from moving forward, even at a slow pace.

What Lies Ahead – An ideal state or ideal self you are seeking at this time.

King of Wands and Unearth – You are seeking to reconnect with your passions, motivation, and enthusiasm. It has been buried beneath the depression for a long time.

Limitations – Negative influences, opposition, or ill will.

The Fool atop Two of Swords, Establish – You can’t have your cake and eat it too. Decisions have to be made, no matter how much you don’t want to. Be an Adult.

The Boon – Positive influences, higher guidance, or divine intervention.

Queen of Coins atop Six of Swords, Awaken – Wake up to the fact you just can’t hide from everything all the time. This depression this time around made a runner out of you. Connect to the nurturing, grounding influence of nature to bring you back to self.

The Wound – An unpleasant past experience or event that is ripe for some support and healing.

Five of Wands and Shell – Remember that not everyone you open up to is going to show true colors to be in conflict with your own values. Disagreements happen, but they don’t have to turn into distance and isolation.

Nostalgia – A positive past experience or event to acknowledge, reflect upon, and enjoy.

Five of Cups atop Two of Cups Rx, Robust atop Observe – Your friends and loved ones are there to help and support you. Even when you can’t see them clearly, they are standing in the wings watching and waiting to step in and help.

A Warning – Something coming that can be prevented or overcome.

King of Swords and Terrarium – Don’t allow yourself to become so judgmental or harsh tongued that you close yourself off to the rest of the world.

Empowerment – A future opportunity to work toward.

Ten of Swords and Crystal – Use your connection to the earth and nature to heal your wounds and draw you out of the last dregs of your depression. You are at the end, and that connection will give you the boost you need.

[Playing catch-up and I’m skipping the second part of this reading for this month.]

DECKS USED: THE LOST TAROT, COASTAL CURIOSITIES ORACLE

Self Inflicted Wounds

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Le Tarot Aux Ramures Étranges - Nine of SwordsToday’s draw is the Eight of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of willful ignorance, self imposed struggle or restraint, self limiting beliefs, negative inner narratives, self pity, and victim mentality.

The figure in the imagery of this card looks as if she is injured and bleeding. There are thorns upon her bindings, and red taints the skin, hair, and even the thorns themselves.

The message in today’s cards is that when you choose willful ignorance, victim mentality, and other negative inner narratives, the damage goes beyond the moment and stretches into the future.  Wounds are created and need time and attention to be healed.  The longer you ignore the problem, the longer it will take to tend and heal these wounds.

Tend your wounds instead of ignoring them.  Self care requires acknowledging what needs tending, and making the effort to resolve the problem instead of sitting in the misery.

DECK USED:  LE TAROT AUX RAMURES ÉTRANGES

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Question for May 14th: How am I different in romantic relationships?

Magic Flower Movement TarotReading Summary: I need someone who I can learn from on an emotional level (Page of Cups), and who is okay with having differences of opinion as long as we’re willing to hash it out (Five of Wands). Someone that understands that alone time is important to my well-being (The Hermit).

Take Away: These cards are about sharing and trust. In a romantic relationship, I am far more trusting than I am with other relationships in my life. I need that trust between myself and my romantic partner. Trust that they will guide me without selfish reasons when I need guidance, trust that they will hash out differences with me when they arise.  Trust that they will understand my needs and strive to help me in fulfilling them even when those needs might go against their wants.

Gideon fills all of these needs for me and is, in fact, my first and only romantic relationship. I’d have a lot of flings and did a lot of sleeping around before him, but I’ve not had another romantic relationship other than him… ever.

DECK USED: MAGIC FLOWER MOVEMENT TAROT

The #MysticStarChallenge for May Prompt
Questions for May 14th thru 16th

Coastal Curiosities Oracle and Le Tarot Aux Ramures Étranges - Nine of SwordsWhat card symbolizes the Spring Cleaning that I need to focus on?

Le Diable and Admire – You need to get going on the sorting and culling of your collection. This means that you need to go through things that need going through, donate what needs donated and get things organized in order to get the shelves up and get things going in that direction. You’ve put it off long enough.

How can I utilize this Spring Cleaning to my advantage?

L’amoureaux and Pursue – It will help you in getting on the right track to making positive and healthy choices for yourself in other areas of your life. Once you get the ball rolling, it will then begin to pick up momentum to continue forward on its own.

How can I support this cleaning process for my Greater Good?

As de Pentacles atop Reine de Pentacles, Depth – Dive in! Connect with your inner strengths that allow you to find your balance, and treat this as a new passion project as well as an opportunity to support yourself and make positive change. New and old will combine into something better.

DECK USED: COASTAL CURIOSITIES ORACLE AND LE TAROT AUX RAMURES ÉTRANGES

Daily Self Kindness

I had a lazy day today.  Other than pulling cards, I haven’t really done much of anything productive with my day.  I slept in.  Enjoyed a nap.  And just pretty much tooled around throughout the day.