#ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge

Depression Lies

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Today’s meditation was skipped.  Although I had intended to do it, things just got away from me and it didn’t end up getting done.

Wild Spirit Tarot and Thera-Pets Animal Support Affirmation CardsToday’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, creativity, and intuition.  This often translates into authority figures that have an understanding and supportive nature that inspire you to stand strong, that give advice on emotional topics such as relationships when needed, and have a grounded, supportive air about them as well as a compassionate nature.

In my case personally, the King of Cups can often represent my partner Gideon. He has always been a very “King of Cups” type of person, very personable with others, a dominant personality that is both supportive and filled with strength.

Yesterday, I switched over from the How to Be a Wildflower Deck to the Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards due to an awareness that I am struggling with the onset of depression. The Thera-Pets cards are geared specifically towards depression and anxiety, and will hopefully help keep me from sliding down that slippery slope into a full blown depressive episode.

As the Thera-Pets card says, depression lies. The advice between the two cards today is to make sure that you are checking in with those that you deeply trust for reality checks during times of low mood and dips into depression. Reach out to those that are supportive and offer strength for you emotionally.  You need this support right now to help in keeping you from believing depression’s lies, and sinking deeper as a result.

DECK USED:  WILD SPIRIT TAROT TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

Mr Lionharts’ #TheAugustTarot #SOLTarot Prompt
Questions for August 21st

Colour Goddess Casting Cards and Mystic Faerie TarotWhat am I asked to nurture in support of what I love?
Ivory and Ten of Wands

A huge part of the trick of not overwhelming yourself is making sure that you look at things prior to doing them, and prepare yourself so that you can act with a measured gait and poise rather than saying “I can do it”, and knowing from the start that you will have to scramble just to get it done.

What am I asked to work on in support of what I love?
Magenta and Queen of Wands

Diversify when it comes to your business. You’re still getting the warning not to put everything in one basket when it comes to your passionate pursuits. Clearly PayPal was not what this message has been warning you about since it’s still coming through even after shit hit the fan with them.

DECK USED: COLOUR GODDESS CASTING CARDS AND MYSTIC FAERIE TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2021 Challenge Prompt
Question: What do I need to focus on for self care this Full Moon?

Wild Spirit TarotReading Summary: Use reflection on your past (Six of Cups and Judgement), and your newfound understanding of the separation between past and present (Queen of Cups and Six of Cups), to help you heal from past wounds (Six of Cups). Lean on others to allow you this time to process and heal, and for their support along the way (Three of Cups).

Take Away: For a very long time, the past dictated my actions and how I treated myself. As I have begun to understand this relationship with my past, I’ve begun being able to confront those unhealthy habits and destructive treatment of myself and deal with them in a more objective way.  These cards are an encouragement to keep up this new perspective and not let it slip away.

DECK USED:  WILD SPIRIT TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Again, I took a nap today.  I also spend some time outside on the balcony working on transitioning to end-of-summer.

Deal With Today, Then Let It Go

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Today’s meditation was skipped because it was a drive across the country day and I woke up late.

Broke B Tarot and Thera-Pets Animal Support Affirmation CardsToday’s draw is the Queen of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s thoughts, intellect, logic, communication, or instinct.  This often translates into themes that have to do with strong and supportive individuals that give spectacularly good advice based upon their own experiences and creative thought processes. They are willing to support your dreams, especially if those dreams involve broadening your horizons and education.

Z went home today after living with us for well over a year and a half.  I drove her up north and took her over the border.  Helped her get settled in at her place, then came back across for mail, et al.   The border crossing was a bit harrowing, but she doesn’t have to quarantine, and thus can now care for herself now that she’s home.

It was a rough day.  Lots of traffic and shitty drivers, lots of people with attitudes in stores and stops along the way (although, other than a crapload of paperwork, the border people were very nice today).  The message in these cards is to own the day and be creative and clever in getting through it… and then at the end of the day?  Let it go and look forward to something better out of tomorrow.

DECK USED:  BROKE B TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

CoffeexTarot’s Who’s Your Spirit Guides? Prompt
Questions for August 20th and 21st

Spiral Oracle and Broke B TarotWhat are your limitations?
A New Sprout and Two of Swords

“My limitations come into the picture during the times when you’re in your power, have direction, and know what you’re heading towards with purpose. I’m not here for you when things are new and easy, that’s for someone else to deal with.”

How do I open myself to your guidance?
Stories of My Mother and King of Coins

Slow down and pay attention. (Said an a crotchety old grandpa voice. Southern accent.)

DECK USED: SPIRAL ORACLE AND BROKE B TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I took a nap when I got home from my drive today, even though I didn’t really feel like I had the time for it.

Take Your Time

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Today’s meditation was skipped (I think).  I’m not entirely sure if I did it today or not, but I’m going to take it for granted that I probably skipped it since that’s the pattern.

Etruscan Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Judgement card, which is traditionally a representation of looking back on one’s life to reflect on what one has done with it.  This time of reflection is about the span of one’s life instead of any one particular incident.

Here in the imagery of this particular card, we see a man who is not reflecting on his past willingly, but is being forced to confront his past, the history he has created for himself, and what this has perpetuated over time.

The combination of this card with the “Smile, Breathe, and Go Slowly” quote on the affirmation card for today is a reminder that life is not a race, and when you rush you miss out on opportunities you would otherwise see coming. Opportunities to have a positive impact on the world, to enjoy life more, and to look back at the end of your life with  more satisfaction instead of regrets.

DECK USED:  ETRUSCAN TAROT AND LESS ANXIETY AFFIRMATION CARDS

Mr Lionharts’ #TheAugustTarot #SOLTarot Prompt
Questions for August 19th and 20th

BuzzFeed Oracle and Richie Rich TarotHow is my current space serving me in terms of where I want to be?

My current space is providing a more aggressive energy (Shark) for me to work with, to the point of setting aside grace for results (Giraffe).

(The Eight of Wands is an accelerant in this reading, feeding into that aggressive energy.)

This is about the upcoming holiday rush that is just around the corner and how what I do now influences how I will approach that season.

Essentially, I’m not getting prep work done and it’s going to cause a need for speed and aggression in order to keep up.

What can I do, shift, or alter to be in the best space for my goals?

Begin shifting your focus (Eclipse) off of the stuff that makes you feel good (The Devil), and onto what will be needed to make the holiday season go more smoothly (Lake).

This isn’t meant to be a fast switch, but it’s time to start the process of looking at what needs to be prepared. Sort of a prep for the upcoming prep period.

DECK USED: BUZZFEED ORACLE CARDS AND RICHIE RICH TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2021 Challenge Prompt
Questions for August 19th and 20th

Journey to the Heart Oracle and Etruscan TarotUse Care – Pure Delight and Knight of Pentacles – Take care not to count your chickens before their hatched. There are too many ruts in the road to know how things will turn out yet.

Be Carefree – Pure Voice and The Fool – Be open and carefree in expressing yourself and going after these things you wish to enjoy. Instead of looking forward, focus on enjoying the present whenever the opportunity to do so is offered.

What joy in my life needs more recognition?
Bravery and Knave of Chalices

You need to recognize how very open and courageous you are being in exploring and learning about your emotions. Walking a new path with them can be scary, but you need to look beyond the fear and acknowledge the boons this journey and growth are offering.

DECK USED: JOURNEY TO THE HEART ORACLE AND ETRUSCAN TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I have no idea what my self kindness was for today since I’m playing catch-up and I forgot to write it down.

Be Ready To Seize the Day

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Today’s meditation was probably skipped, but I can’t remember.  I’m playing catch-up.

Dear Heart Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the King of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of a projective alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s intellect, education, communication, and instinct.  Part of this also includes imagination, although that can also touch upon the Cups suit as well.

The message that you see in the combination of the authority seen in the King of Swords and the affirmation card today is that if you can dream it, think it, strategize it… you can do it.

Sometimes you have to “own” what you want in attitude and how you present yourself, in your mind and your dreams.  Then when the opportunity to truly seize those things, you are prepared to reach out and grab them with both hands.

DECK USED:  DEAR HEART TAROT AND LESS ANXIETY AFFIRMATION CARDS

The #MysticStarChallenge at the Sacred Grounds Tarot Club
Questions for August 18th

Tarot de el Dios de los TresWhat message does Temperance have for me?

Six of Cups – Be kind to yourself and allow your intuition to guide you into leaning into positive memories instead of the negative ones.

What obstacles does Temperance want to warn me about?

Five of Cups – You are struggling with keeping your emotions uplifted and seeing the positive. Don’t ignore this. It’s important.

What guidance does Temperance have for me to overcome this obstacle?

Three of Pentacles atop Two of Pentacles – Allow your friends to help you in making good decisions instead of doing it on your own. Your perception is flawed at the moment, and they are happy to help.

DECK USED: TAROT DE EL DIOS DE LOS TRES

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2021 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question: Does luck (good or bad) actually exist?

Dear Heart TarotLuck is our earthly perception of the swing between cause and effect. The universe seeks balance between these two things. We do not always perceive all the positive and negative that constantly seeking balance things out creates, and thus what we notice, we arbitrarily label as “luck” when it’s not anything so random.

If we slow down (Knight of Pentacles) and really take the time to see things from a fresh perspective (Ace of Swords), we can witness this effort of the universe creating this swing back and forth in that constant effort to find balance in the ever shifting sands of life (The World).

DECK USED: DEAR HEART TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Like the meditation at the beginning of this post, I’m playing catch up and I just don’t remember what I did today for a self kindness.

Seek the Light

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Today’s meditation was skipped because I pulled an all-nighter last night, and I knew that if I laid down to meditate I was going to fall asleep and sleep for hours. I had a lot to get done today, and couldn’t afford that sleep.  So I skipped instead.

Journey of the Sacred Bee Tarot and How to be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Sun card, which is traditionally a representation of happiness, success, joy, and the celebration of life.

Hints of little tugs on the depression side of things have been whispering quietly in the background lately.  Emotional upset has made them louder, and my anxiety is not helping.

The advice here between the affirmation card “Seek the Light” and the Sun card is that I need to take more time to pay attention to the stuff that makes me happy.  Seek out those things that lift my spirit and provide hope and happiness in my life, and spend some time enjoying them… and celebrating them.

DECK USED:  JOURNEY OF THE SACRED BEE TAROT AND LESS ANXIETY AFFIRMATION CARDS

CoffeexTarot’s Who’s Your Spirit Guides? Prompt
Questions for August 17th thru 19th

Really F*ing Obvious Divination Cards and the Sacred Bridges TarotHow do I strengthen our connection?
Proceed with Caution atop Spirit Needs a Lift, Five of Waters Rx atop Kali

“Don’t do it. I will latch on and suck you dry.”

This guide wants to connect on their own terms, and only when they are needed.  They are not around all the time, and have no desire to be.

What hopes do you have for me?
ssSatisfaction atop Too Small, Ten of Waters

“My hope is that you will start paying closer attention to the needs of your body and listening more closely to what it’s telling you instead of disregarding it’s complaints.”

This is something I do a lot due to the chronic pain I deal with, but sometimes it can be a problem if it means I’m not actually following up on problems, or neglecting my body and paying for the repercussions of that.

What potential do you see in me?
Seek Medical Advice and Ten of Staves

“I see the potential for big growth and a great deal of satisfaction and pleasure.”

There is lots of brightness in these cards. Positive outcomes and happiness. This guide sees me as capable of all these things and that I deserve them.

DECK USED: REALLY F*ING OBVIOUS DIVINATION CARDS AND THE SACRED BRIDGES TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2021 Challenge Prompt
Question:  What kindness do I need to gift myself with?

Journey of the Sacred Bee TarotReading Summary:  Be patient with yourself (Seven of Disks) as you step into the depression that is coming (Three of Swords). Lean into patience rather than moderation (Alchemy Rx), and work at staying conscious of yourself and your thoughts during this time (Princess of Swords).

Take Away: Its coming.  You know it’s coming.  It’s okay to let it come, just make sure that you stay aware of what’s happening and don’t let yourself sink into it.  Your inner dialogue is a fierce son of a bitch, and he won’t help you right now.  Lean away from that voice and into the patience that’s recommended here.

DECK USED: JOURNEY OF THE SACRED BEE TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I did end up napping today, regardless of skipping the meditation in order to avoid that happening. Apparently I needed at least a little bit of a recharge.

Finding Your Spark

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Today’s meditation was skipped.  I can’t remember why. I’m playing catch up at the moment and I didn’t take notes for the day.

Alchemia Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Page of Wands, which is a traditional representation of a receptive omega energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s enthusiasm, drive, willpower, and determination. This often translates into themes that have to do with budding enthusiasm, exploration of new inspiration, and potential that is fed by the inner fire that feeds our determination and enthusiasm.

Combined with the affirmation card for today, the message here is about finding those things that light your fire.  The things in life that create a sense of enthusiasm and spark within you a sense of energized inspiration.  We all have those things, although sometimes it can be harder to find them than others.    These are the things that create light and brightness in our lives, and make life a joy.

The Page speaks of beginnings, and thus the message is to keep searching for new things that can create this feeling for you, and brighten your life as a result.

DECK USED:  ALCHEMIA TAROT AND LESS ANXIETY AFFIRMATION CARDS

Mr Lionharts’ #TheAugustTarot #SOLTarot Prompt
Questions for August 16th thru 18h

Gratitude Oracle and Crystal Bone TarotA talent or skill I am guided to share?
Perspective and Page of Cups

My journey of emotional growth, and my perspectives along the way. How I look at things is unique, and although I sometimes feel as if sharing my journey lands on deaf ears, the truth is that there are other people that need to hear how I navigate this journey and the different perspectives that I discover and develop along the way.

A talent or skill I am guided to hone {more}?
Self Care atop Open Minded, The Star

Seeing self-care as an essential, instead of as an indulgence and treating it as such. Although I often go through the actions of self-care even when I’m not feeling up to it, my mind is often closed to the idea that it is something that is needed for my well-being and to keep me float on a more positive vein and away from the depression pit, rather than something that I just do because I’m supposed to.

What can I do to grow from my current manifestations?
Intermingle atop Acceptance, Eight of Bones

Spend more time with others while they are doing their own thing and encourage them in their endeavors. The summer has been a lot about connecting with those around you rather than sinking deeper into yourself, and in order to really bring this theme home you need to continue to spend time with them and allow them to broaden your horizons. Don’t retreat.

What tools or awareness can empower my current focus?
Seek atop Effort, Five of Crystals

Patience. Sometimes the things you seek take effort and time to accomplish. Don’t allow yourself to become discouraged and your perspective to change to one scarcity and loss instead of determination and forward thinking.  Don’t give up just because it’s difficult or it’s taking a long time to get there.

DECK USED: GRATITUDE ORACLE AND CRYSTAL BONE TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2021 Challenge Prompt
Question for August 16th

Flower Evolution Card Deck and Alchemia TarotUse Your Logic With This – Pomegranate Flower and Five of Wands – at this time you’re having a lot of anxiety, and emotions that was stirred up and set out of balance or your experience with PayPal. Sinking into those emotions and letting them ride you just because you want to fight for what you feel is right and feel as if they have overstepped it’s not going to resolve these issues. You need to use logic and look at things logically, remember that you weren’t really using them for anything important anymore anyway, and this is in no way a threat to your business regardless of what your feelings are telling you.

Use Your Intuition With This – Lilac and Knight of Cups – Getting what you want out of life, isn’t always about logic and strategy, but about flexibility and intuition.Knowing what you want is half the battle, but going after it is another thing entirely. Sometimes I think she really wants take more than drive and determination as you rigidly go along a preset path. Instead you need to be adaptable, and use your intuition to know when it’s time to shift your weight or adjust course in order to get to where you want to go.

DECKS USED: FLOWER EVOLUTION CARD DECK AND ALCHEMIA TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Today was an orders day and I’m pulling an all nighter in order to get everything done.  I’ve been making sure to eat every two hours, in order to ensure I don’t have a blood sugar crash.