#ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge

Look On the Bright Side

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Today’s meditation was skipped today.

Retro B(arbie) Tarot - Five of CupsToday’s draw is the Five of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of apathy, boredom, a pessimistic mentality, and discontent.

Poor Barbie reading her heartbreak book with tears in her eyes instead of looking at the freedom she has gained in her break-up.  Here we see the epitome of looking a gift horse in the mouth.

Today is orders day and I’m so very not into getting my work done. At the same time?  There were so few orders that I’m chafing at the idea of just how little came in this week.  It’s bad.  Like… real bad.

Today’s card is to look on the bright side.  Stop grousing about the work, and then about the lack of orders.  You’re literally bitching about both sides of the coin here. Turn those complaints around and look at what you still have and what good you can get from the situation.

DECK USED:  RETRO B(ARBIE) TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJun2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions for June 2nd thru 4th

Dixit Game Cards v3 JourneyAbout feelings…

Top Row – Others are always watching. Some will be supportive and others won’t. Some will be looking for how they can exploit your vulnerability and growth, and others will be amazed and encouraged. Don’t allow the awareness that others are watching make you close down and cage your emotions out of fear of those with bad intentions.

About friendship…

Center Row – True friends are there with you not just when there are exciting adventures to go on, but also when there’s work to be done. The magic is in finding those that are there for both.

About loneliness…

Bottom Row – Sometimes when your emotions are out of sorts, and you are feeling alone and lonely, you just need to open your eyes and look around. The solution to these feelings is in reach and the others you seek are right there with you.

DECK USED: DIXIT GAME CARDS V3 JOURNEY

The #STCTarotChallenge Statements of Power Prompt
Questions for June 2nd

Retro B(arbie) TarotThis Month will Reveal…

The Star and Eight of Cups – …how positivity and optimism can help you move on to something better, healthier, and less frustrating. You need to take the time to lean into that positivity and allow it to help you find that better place.

Because…

The Hierophant and Six of Swords – …you need to not just learn a better way and to try it out, but actually instill it into your life as something that is established and permanent. Not temporary or used only when needed.

DECK USED: RETRO B(ARBIE) TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I bought strawberry and white chocolate scones for breakfast today on the way home from the farm.

Learning to Lose Gracefully

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Today’s meditation was more of a mourning experience. I learned today of Poppy Palin’s passing and while I did my stretching, I spent my time listening to Poppy’s last three videos where she says goodbye.

R.I.P. Poppy. You were a wonderful woman with a giving heart and far more admired and loved than you ever realized.

Everyday Enchantment Tarot by Poppy Palin - Eight of CoinsToday’s draw is the Eight of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of hard work and skill development, apprenticeship, skilled labor, gaining experience, and working towards expertise at something.

You are of an age in your life where you are going to start losing people. Your grandfather, father, Mr R, the number of friends that passed in the first wave of Covid, people you love and admire. Many have passed on, and many more still will. Can you get “good at” grief? Or is it new and fresh every time?

These are the thoughts on my mind today, even as I ask for a positive message. Today’s card tells us practice makes perfect, but that there will always be room to learn more and improve. Don’t give up. Even the pain in life can be a learning lesson for the positive if you are open to it.

DECK USED:  EVERYDAY ENCHANTMENT TAROT

Mr Lionhart’s #TheJuneTarot Spark of Magic Prompt
Questions for June 1st thru 3rd

Dungeons & Dragons Tarot and Tree Whisper Oracle Vol 2 The Secret GardenWhat will be my spark of magic for the month of June? 

Knight of Charisma (Pentacles), Comfort atop Values – Realignment back to what matters to you that will then allow you to begin moving forward again, one small step at a time.

What am I guided to ignite with my spark of magic? 

The Empress and Rebuild – The wherewithal to build a better, healthier and more nurturing relationship with yourself and your needs.

What can my magic establish for me by the end of June?

Three of Wands atop The Hierophant, Imagination – Those small steps forward will carry you out of stagnancy and will allow you to be on your way toward establishing long term practices that can help all that you imagine for yourself to flourish.

These long term practices are based in the previously mentioned better, healthier, and more nurturing relationship you build with yourself and your needs.

DECK USED: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS TAROT AND TREE WHISPER ORACLE 2 THE SECRET GARDEN

#DiscordTarotholicsJun2022 Challenge Philosophical
Question for June 1st: Do people need other people for true happiness?

Everyday Enchantment Tarot by Poppy PalinReading Summary: Humans are social by nature (Three of Pentacles) and many truly need people in their lives in order for life to feel complete (The Emperor). On the other hand, there are always going to be those that would rather live in hardship rather than be social (Five of Coins).

Take Away: The answer to this is that it’s different for different people. Some need others in their lives, either by just a little or a lot. Others are happier alone, even if that means more hardships and extra work. Sometimes, this is the nature of that person, but more often it is spurred by past trauma.

DECK USED: EVERYDAY ENCHANTMENT TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Imodium is my friend.  I also took time to rest today even though, as usually these days, I’m feeling like I’m not getting a damned thing done around here.

Realistic Means Based in Reality

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Animal-Wise TarotToday’s draw is the Knight of Wands (Komodo Dragon), which is traditionally a representation of a projective beta energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s drive, passions, willpower, principles, inspiration, or enthusiasm. This often translates into themes that have to do with rash behavior and a go-get’em attitude towards the things that matter to that person.

You know that phrase “fake it until you make it”?  Sometimes?  That’s how you make it.   And sometimes it’s not about faking it but about being genuine and realistic.

Today’s card is a reminder to be genuine with who you are and realistic about what you can do.  That doesn’t mean selling yourself short, but it means knowing yourself well.  Take some time today to look at where you feel limited and if that’s really the case?  Or if it’s an illusion.

DECK USED:  ANIMAL-WISE TAROT

ReadingWickedly’s #MayDailyDraw Prompt
Question for May 22nd and 23rd

Joyful Healing Clarity CardsHow do I define strength?

The ability to detach (Numb) from one’s fear in a crisis (Afraid) so that you can lend support to others (Support) and take action to that will get others moving (Move Your Body).

Some people freeze in a crisis, unable to think clearly or act quickly. One of the ways in which I see strength and define it is in those that are able to move quickly past the moment of shock in a crisis, and into action to help not just themselves but others as well.

When do I need to be strong?

When you have an inner calling (Shivers) towards something that you are curious about or think you will enjoy (Curious), instead of holding back in order to punish yourself (Nurturance), you need to cut yourself a little slack and do them (Go to the Beach).

Too often in my life I have been taught that strength equals cruelty to oneself and letting go of the things you want to do instead of doing them. Now at this point in my life I am beginning to learn that it takes more inner strength for me to do these things than to set them aside and ignore them.

DECK USED: JOYFUL HEALING CLARITY CARDS

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for May 21st and 22nd

Animal-Wise TarotWhen do I give more to a relationship than I should?

Four of Swords (Chickadee) and Two of Cups (Daddy Long Legs) – When you know you need some time to rest and recover, but you instead give that time to others.

When is my happiness impacted by a relationship?

Five of Wands (Gecko), Queen of Wands Rx (Crocodile) atop King of Pentacles (Gorilla) – when there’s a conflict in values or principles where either or both parties involved are steadfast in their view, and thus refuse to connect and see the other side and where the other person is coming from.

DECK USED: ANIMAL-WISE

Daily Self Kindness

Today’s post is a catching-up post, and so I’m not entirely sure what I might have done as a self kindness today.

The Loving Gift

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Telluric Tarot - The EmpressToday’s draw is the Empress card, which is traditionally a representation of earth energies, nurturing, feminine strength, generosity, and abundance.

In this deck, the Empress card is represented by lapis lazuli and crocus salivus. Two treasures, greatly desired and loved for all time.  One for it’s shimmer and it’s vibrant hue, the other for the delicacy that grows within its center.

This card speaks of the treasures we can find in the world around us, and of touching upon those treasures, appreciating them, enjoying them, and yes… treasuring them for the gifts that they are.  The earth is a nurturer, and it gives of itself selflessly, and will provide what you need.  You only have to acknowledge it and reach for it.

DECK USED:  TELLURIC TAROT 2ND EDITION

The #MysticStarChallenge for May Prompt
Questions for May 21st and 22nd

Great Eastern Oracle and Telluric TarotWhat am I avoiding that needs to be part of my Spring Cleaning regime?

The Emperor and Feeling Gloomy – You are for avoiding taking control and fail and pulling yourself that last few steps out of depression’s pit. You’re at a place now where you can pull yourself out, but you are dawdling instead of taking responsibility and making yourself do it.

How am I minimizing the amount of cleaning that is taking place?

Eight of Earth and Glory of the Garden – You turn your back on what has been accomplished because you’re too focused on what hasn’t been done yet. You need to remember that everything comes in at own time and doesn’t have to be done on your own unreasonably demanding schedule.

DECK USED: GREAT EASTERN ORACLE AND TELLURIC TAROT 2ND EDITION

ReadingWickedly’s #MayDailyDraw Prompt
Questions for May 20th and 21st

Telluric TarotHow do I define weakness?

The High Priestess and King of Fire Rx – Choosing ignorance of one’s intuition rather than exploring it and learning to come to trust its advice and guidance.

Our intuition can tell us so much if we are willing to listen, but when you turn your back on it it goes silent. It may speak up only once in a great while, but when one does not give their intuition a voice to speak, it can go almost dormant.

Someone who works to create a trusting relationship with their intuition, on the other hand, can get to a point where they are in a constant state of receiving additional information they would otherwise ignore if they were ignoring their intuition. This information can help guide one in making important decisions, as well as in the day to day navigation of life.

When do I need to be weak?

Temperance atop Judgement, Nine of Earth (Turquoise and Lavender) – You need to remember that being cruel to yourself is not a strength. Moderation of one’s self-judgment can lead to more joy and a greater sense of satisfaction in life.

When you set your expectations for yourself too high, you set yourself up for failure. You then use this excuse to berate and be cruel to yourself. You’ve been taught this leads to strength. If that’s so, you need to choose weakness instead, for it will create a happier and healthier life for you and those around you.

DECK USED: TELLURIC TAROT 2ND EDITION

Daily Self Kindness

I’m playing catch-up still, and I don’t remember what the self-kindness was for this day.

Pulling Free

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

WTNV Hayworth Tarot - Four of PentaclesToday’s draw is the Four of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of stability, grounded energies, stagnant control, miserly behavior, and conservation of resources or funds.

Here in this card we see a figure that has become so very grounded that he’s stuck as the sun sets behind him. Hands and feet are buried into the earth, and there is nowhere to go from here.

Today’s card is bringing to the forefront the stagnancy I’ve been experiencing in my life of late, and giving encouragement to pull my hands and feet free of the sand and get moving.

DECK USED:  WTNV HAYWORTH TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsMay2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions for May 19th thru 21st

Symbolon Deck of Remembrance and Heart & Hands TarotWhat are you ignoring that needs to be dealt with?

Eight of Swords and Responsibility for Creation – You need to stop ignoring your need to get out in nature with bare feet on bare earth, and your hands in the soil. You need to visit your friends in the woods more often, and as a result you will feel better. It will replenish your spirit, and your inner spark of creativity.

How can you better utilize your free time?

Justice atop Ten of Wands, Defiance – Remember that by overtaxing yourself you are doing yourself no good at all, as it just creates an cycle of burn out and recovery. And, when you stubbornly ignore the cycle it just comes back to visit you again and again.

Insanity is often defined as an activity that you repeat over and over thinking you will somehow get a different result. You need to acknowledge and accept that you’ve already discovered what the result is in response to overtaxing yourself.

How would you benefit from adding more fun into your life?

Three of Swords Rx atop Five of Wands Rx, The Ego – Less disappointment in the aftermath of conflict, and more opportunities to share more of your true self with others instead of the “always calm and collected” mask you portray.

DECK USED: SYMBOLON DECK OF REMEMBRANCE AND HEART & HANDS TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for May 19th and 20th

WTNV Hayworth TarotWhen and how do I question myself in a relationship?

Six of Cups and Ace of Cups – I question myself in my relationships when I am most vulnerable to the past screwing with my emotions. There are times when the memories sneak out of the woodwork and whisper in my ear, this in turn stirs up my emotions in a way that I find hard to deal with, and unable to see clearly and understand.

During these times, it can be hard to see outside myself, which makes it hard to gauge my reactions are as balanced as I want them to be.

What blocks me from asking for what I need?

Nine of Swords and Two of Cups Rx – Fear of rejection blocks me from asking for what I need, even when I know that the fear is irrational and there’s no cause for it to be there. It still influences me, and it’s a struggle to get past when it happens.

DECK USED: WTNV HAYWORTH TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I’m playing catch up!  I don’t remember what the self-kindness was for today, but I’m sure I at the very least kept track of my eating and took my vitamins.

Commonalities and Connections

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Moon Baby Tarot - Three of CupsToday’s draw is the Three of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of friendships, celebration, and camaraderie.

The colors in this card really stand out to me. The three vibrantly colored dresses say that although we are all different, with different preferences and different things that bring us joy, it’s our similarities that bring us together as is shown in the three cups that are identical in color.

The message in today’s card is a reminder to find these similarities.  Celebrate them.  Enjoy them, and use them to more greatly enjoy the company you keep with others.

DECK USED:  MOON BABY TAROT

The #MysticStarChallenge for May Prompt
Questions for May 19th thru 20th

Libération Énergétique Oracle and Moon Baby TarotWhat will be the hardest aspect of this Spring Cleaning for me?

The Lovers Rx, Chakra du Plexus Solaire and Chakra Sacré – The most difficult aspect of this spring cleaning will be in letting go of unhealthy patterns that are holding you back. They are holding you down and keep dragging you back again and again when you try to escape. It is the cleansing itself that can clear the path forward.

How can I minimize the challenges I will face during this process?

Ace of Wands, Angiosses atop Harmonie – Don’t let worries and responsibilities hold you back from the pleasure and harmony that you find in new projects and the creative process. These new projects have the potential to help lift you up and breathe fresh air and peace into your life.

DECK USED: LIBÉRATION ÉNERGÉTIQUE ORACLE AND MOON BABY TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsMay2022 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for May 18th: What is the point of life?

Moon Baby TarotThree of Swords atop The Lovers – To learn its value even when things feel as if they are at their worst.

King of Cups atop Five of Cups – To confront one’s disappointments head-on instead of allowing them to rule you.

Death – To learn to acknowledge and except change instead of fearing it or hiding from it.

Take Away: Self development. The point of life is to grow and improve, and to become better than you were before.  To battle your demons, learn for your mistakes, and seek to be more.

DECK USED:  MOON BABY TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing catch-up on posts and I do not remember what the self-kindness might have been.  I can be sure that I took all my vitamins though!