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What’s Important

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Today’s meditation was just over ten minutes long, and was another of the quiet mediation where I was unguided and simply focused on my breathing.

Wild Unknown Tarot in a Tin - Mother of Wands - Queen of WandsToday’s draw is the Mother of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s passions, drive, willpower, determination, values, and principles.

In this image a snake coils protectively around her clutch of eggs, the stick thrust through the middle not distracting her from what is most valued.

Support those things most important to you. Don’t let outside distractions pull you from these things. There are always going to be different curiosities and distractions out there, but you need to stand fast for those things of true value, no matter what else is going on.

DECK USED:  WILD UNKNOWN TAROT IN A TIN

Mr Lionhart’s #TheAugustTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for August 7th thru 9th

The Language of Flowers and Trees OracleWhat spiritual rebirth is the Lionsgate initiating or activating for me?

Peony and Moss – Find beauty and solace in the soft, dark places. Seek out the forests and find those spots you and your camera love most. Linger there and appreciate.

What can I do to fully attune myself to the energy of the Lionsgate?

Lily of the Valley and Dahlia – A cleansing and reclaiming of space is needed if you want to fully attune with these energies.

In what way can I best use the energy of the Lionsgate for growth?

Apple Tree and Magnolia – For you, it’s all about getting out in nature more and allowing the grounding and joy of that connection to happen.

Notation – The all pink and white flowers combined with the feather moss is a reminder to be gentle with yourself.

DECK USED: THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS AND TREES ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2022 Challenge Prompt
Question for August 8th: What can I do to help my inner child feel more protected?

Wild Unknown Tarot in a Tin - Eight of Wands, The Star, Ace of Wands, Knight of Swords, Son of SwordsReading Summary: Don’t let impatience (Eight of Wands) rob you of your natural curiosity (Ace of Wands Rx). Learn, instead, to better battle that impatience and the negative impacts (Son of Swords) of it with hope and optimism (The Star).

Take Away: For your inner child to feel more protected, you need to ensure that you lean into positive themes so that you don’t smother your curiosity beneath the weight of pessimism.  Your inner child wants to explore and experience things, find fun and enjoy the process.  Impatience to “get things done” ruins the atmosphere of exploration and curiosity.

DECK USED: WILD UNKNOWN TAROT IN A TIN

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.

It’ll Still Be There Tomorrow

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Ernest Hemingway QuoteToday’s meditation was twelve minutes long and was a silent meditation with just my legs up the wall and breathing exercises.

Ernest Hemingway probably didn’t mean this quote in the way I took it this morning when I saw it.  But, what I saw here was “Work smarter, not harder.” It feels like this message was just for me this morning, and much like the COTD exercise below, a message that I need to remember to carry with me as I go about my day today.

Jasmine Dragon Tarot - Page of PentaclesToday’s draw is the Page of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive omega energy in the area of one’s finances, resources, health, labors, home life, and manifestations. This often translates into themes that have to do with work apprenticeships and learning a new ability or skill.

One of the skills that I need most to learn for my health and well-being is one of temperance and moderation.

I’ve been in debate with myself most of the morning on whether I should work on the shelves or work on the stuff online that I need to get done, and the answer is here in today’s card. This card is a reminder to take the time and don’t be impatient. Take care of the online stuff today, and the shelves will be there to return to after the next orders day and ship-out.

DECK USED:  JASMINE DRAGON TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic: Do Spread 1

The Stone Tarot - Justice, Ace of Swords, Five of Pentacles, The UniverseSeeds Sown – What seeds planted in the Spring for my physical health & growth have flourished and grown strong?

Ace of Swords atop Justice – You have worked it becoming more aware of the repercussions that come with not caring properly for your body. That mindfulness and awareness allows you to be able to do more to fulfill your body’s needs without even realizing you’re doing so.

The Chaff – What seeds have not flourished and need to be let go to encourage healthy growth in other areas?

Five of Pentacles – In the spring you were still dealing with depression and an overwhelming sense of scarcity. Once you were able to make it past the lip of depression’s pit, you’ve been able to begin letting go of those feelings of scarcity that were plaguing you. This card is a reminder to continue letting go of these feelings and not reverse course.

The Harvest – How can I best prepare now to reap the benefits of a positive and healthy harvest in the Fall?

The Universe – Be open to transitions soon to come. Change isn’t always easy, and it sometimes stirs up uncertainty, but you’ve earned to move into something better and different. Don’t linger at the end of the journey, but let it end so you can move on.

DECK USED: THE STONE TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for August 6th and 7th

Jasmine Dragon Tarot - Four of Cups, Two of Swords, Five of Pentacles, The DevilWhat is important right now?

Four of Cups and Two of Wands – You need to plan in time to make room for mindfulness and meditation. These things cannot benefit you if you don’t make a room for them in your life, and you will need one as you move forward into the fall and then winter, so get them started now.

How can I be more grateful?

Five of Pentacles Rx and The Devil – Pay closer attention to what you have and what is good in your life, rather than indulging in self-destructive behaviors spurred on by scarcity issues.

DECK USED: JASMINE DRAGON TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I quit working on the shelves when my back and hip started to protest, regardless of my desire to push it and keep going. (Yes, I did end up working on the shelves after all.)

Connecting Through Differences

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Tarot of the Magical Forest - StrengthToday’s draw is the Strength card, which is traditionally a representation of inner strength, influence through persuasion, compassion, and courage.

I love the imagery for the Strength card in this deck.  It makes me think of myself and Gideon, and how we connect even though we are so different, finding those things that we share and appreciating our differences both.

That is what I see as the message in today’s card.  Find those things that connect you with others.  Appreciate them.  But make sure that you are appreciating your differences as well.  It’s through those differences we are allowed to see the world from a different perspective.

DECK USED:  TAROT OF THE MAGICAL FOREST

The Rainbow Moonscape #VennoxesTarotChallenge Prompt
Questions for August 4th and 5th

Hoi Polloi TarotHow do I summon more willpower?

Queen of Cups and Ten of Cups – Make room for personal happiness. When you have something to fight for, you find more strength of will with which to fight.

How can I inspire more passion in my life?

The Fool atop The Tower – Don’t worry so much about the repercussions all the time. Sometimes following your passions requires you to be a little careless, and let the chips fall where they may.

DECK USED: HOI POLLOI TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for August 4th and 5th

Tarot of the Magical ForestHow do I feel when I look inside myself?

Death and Knight of Wands – Looking inside yourself, you feel a sense of dissatisfaction, and that you are in need of change without a clear direction on what change needs to be made.

What do I need to change?

Two of Pentacles atop Ten of Pentacles – More balance in your life will create more satisfaction overall, not just for yourself but also those around you who are influenced by your success.  You’ve done a lot in this area already, but there’s still a great deal further to go.

DECK USED: TAROT OF THE MAGICAL FOREST

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.

Inner Truths

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Soul Cards - Queen of WandsToday’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.

I see both themes in the imagery of this card, but I very much see a need for inner work in the tilt of the head and the hand over the heart.   Today’s card is a reminder to pause and get in touch with that inner truth that resides within us all, and in doing so stay true to ourselves and what is of greatest importance to each of us.

DECK USED:  SOUL CARDS I & II (MODIFIED INTO A TAROT DECK)

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions for August 4th and 5th

The Riderless TarotWhat inner injury from my childhood needs healing?

The Chariot atop Page of Swords – There were a lot of instances when you were growing up where new ideas had to be rushed or were taken over by someone else rather than allowing you to explore them yourself.

How can I begin working on healing that injury?

Nine of Cups atop Six of Wands Rx – Remember that you are now in a place in your life where you can please yourself, and don’t have to worry so much about pleasing others anymore.

DECK USED: THE RIDERLESS TAROT

Mr Lionhart’s #TheAugustTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for August 4th thru 6th

Soul Cards Tarot ReadingWhat dormant magic or strength am I invited to honor and embrace?

Seven of Wands and Ten of Swords – You haven’t needed to stand up for your principles and values of late, but don’t forget that you are able to do so with a devastating affect to others if you’re not careful in your approach and vehemence.

How should I begin to honor the magic of the strengths that reside within me?

Five of Pentacles atop Seven of Swords – Recognize that your feelings of scarcity are not always your own fault. There is too much self-blame going on, and this drags you down and pulls your focus away from working on solutions.

How can I best use the magic around me to enchant my everyday journey?

The World Rx – Live in the now instead of focusing so intently on where you’re going and how you are going to get there.

DECK USED: SOUL CARDS I & II (MODIFIED INTO A TAROT DECK)

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.

Pick and Choose Your Battles

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Ema Poetica Tarot - Five of SwordsToday’s draw is the Five of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of struggles, strife, test, trials, or conflict in the area of ones thoughts, logic, education, intellect, or ambitions.

What stands out strongest in the imagery of this card is how the tips of the three floating swords are tied together with wings.  The other two sit point down in the sand, left behind.

You can’t do everything at once, just as that set of wings can’t carry all five swords at once.  You have to pick and choose your battles.

DECK USED:  EMA POETICA TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2022 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for August 3rd: Are you more of a Dreamer or a Believer?

Postmondrian Tarot - Ace of Cups, Page of Swords, Seven of PentaclesReading Summary: I want to be a dreamer in my exploration of my emotions has begun to set me on that path (Ace of Cups), but my brain still has a habit of getting in the way (Page of Swords). It’s a work in progress (Seven if Pentacles).

Take Away: To be fair, I didn’t really understand this question… and I still don’t. The cards have given me a clear answer, though, regardless of my lack of understanding.

The answer is that as much as I want to be a dreamer, and am working towards being more of one than ever before in my past, my natural inclination is towards logic and that “seeing is believing” mentality.

DECK USED: POSTMONDRIAN TAROT

The Rainbow Moonscape #VennoxesTarotChallenge Prompt
Questions for August 3rd and 4th

Ema Poetica TarotWhat is my greatest strength?

Page of Wands atop King of Cups Rx – The ability to tap into your enthusiasm and curiosity regardless of the fact that the connection you have developed with your emotions is not matured or or particularly stable yet.

How to summon more willpower in my life?

Slow down, cowboy (Knight of Pentacles). You have plenty of willpower (The Emperor). Instead of reaching for more, you need to make sure that you’re not overstepping the healthy boundaries you’ve set for yourself (Nine of Wands).

DECK USED: EMA POETICA TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.

Hard Earned Stability and Abundance

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Mystical Medleys Tarot - Ten of PentaclesToday’s draw is the Ten of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of hard earned success, accomplishment, abundance, and stability.

You are wealthy in so many ways.  Financially, you work hard for your money, but what you do with that money is where your wealth truly lies, for you use it to create security and stability for yourself and others.

Enjoy what you have.

You’ve worked hard to get where you are and need to take time to enjoy it with others instead of constantly leaning into the next challenge.

DECK USED:  MYSTICAL MEDLEYS TAROT

The Rainbow Moonscape #VennoxesTarotChallenge Prompt
Questions for August 1st and 2nd

Four Twenty Tarot - Two of Wands, Queen of Wands, Nine of CupsWhere can I be more assertive?

Nine of Cups – You can benefit from being more assertive in remembering that the things you want aren’t frivolous, but well earned and deserved. It’s okay to enjoy the things that make you happy.

What am I still angry about?

Queen of Wands – You get frustrated with yourself concerning personal stunted growth due to lack of support from those that were meant to not just support but inspire. You often feel that you are playing catch up because you did not get that support when you needed it, but instead those people pushed you in directions that weren’t for you, but rather aligned with their own values and ideals.

What can I do to help myself process this anger in a healthy way?

Three of Wands – Look at it. Examine it. Plot a course forward.  Nothing gets done just by stewing on it and doing nothing.

DECK USED: FOUR TWENTY TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for August 1st thru 3rd

Mystical Medleys Tarot - High Priestess, Eight of Cups, TemperanceHow can I slow down in life?

Temperance – With moderation, and by taking care that you don’t go so far with slowing down to the point you end up getting caught in stagnancy.

What stops me from slowing down?

Eight of Cups – You struggle with walking away, even when it causes you distress or angst to stay.  Letting go is not one of those things that comes easily to you.

How can I pause and notice more?

The High Priestess – Remember that when you slow down, your intuition and subconscious has more room to speak. Both of these voices are very important to you, so you need to make sure that you are making space for them.

DECK USED: MYSTICAL MEDLEYS TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.