Delicate
emotions raw
with sharp edges
and stripped down
to their
most tender
with an ache
I can’t name
and can’t describe
but you
don’t need
explanation
as long as
I’m reaching
for you
Gideon’s Challenge – Delicate
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🎨 Weekly Creativity Prompt – Spot the Difference
Prompt: Pull the same three cards from your deck(s) and tell us how you might interpret these decks differently, and why. Same question, same cards, different decks. And if you’d read them similarly? Tell us that, and explain why! Today’s cards are The Star, Four of Tomes (Pentacles), Creator of Bells (Queen of Swords). And the question from our imaginary querent is “What do I need to keep in mind for the upcoming trip?”
“What do I need to keep in mind for the upcoming trip?”
Interpretation from the Numinous Tarot
In your preparation for this trip, make sure that you seek out advice from others (Creator of Bells) you know have already been on this trip in the past and are well versed in travel. They have nuggets of grounded wisdom to share with you (Four of Tomes), and advice that can help you through what would otherwise feel like obstacles and struggle (Creator of Bells again). You can approach this trip without consulting with them, placing all of your trust on a wing and a prayer (The Star card’s figure on a cloud among the stars), but you’ll find garnering a little advice from someone “in the know” will serve you well in the end and help everything go more smoothly.
“What do I need to keep in mind for the upcoming trip?”
Interpretation from The Titanic Tarot
Be practical in your planning when it comes to the finances involved in this trip (Four of Coins). There is a good chance there are going to be added expenses you aren’t anticipating. Don’t plan your finances so stringently that you can’t have a little wiggle room in that area when you need it (The imagery of the safe in the Four of Coins), and don’t spend so freely, trusting in the universe to take care of you (The Star and the figure pouring out her pitchers into the sea), or you may find the funds you need not accessible to you when you need them (Loose coins falling to the bottom of the sea and the closed safe in the Four of Coins). Judicious, well grounded preparations are needed to make sure you are prepared with a contingency fund when you need it (Queen of Swords).
DECKS USED: NUMINOUS TAROT AND THE TITANIC TAROT
Gideon’s Challenge – Prickly
Prickly
Here it comes
once again
the consequence
of my actions
taking senses
usually smooth
like river stones
and creating
upon them
sharp edges
ready to
draw blood
at the slightest
provocation
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Welcomed
Welcomed
clusters of
delicate blooms
offer a splash
of cheer
as long as
you remember
not to touch
or get too near
for these aren’t
the flowers
you’ll want
to pick
nor will you
witness
animals
that want a nip
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Cloud Spotting
Cloud Spotting
wispy details
among plump fluff
snags my attention
as I look up
and all I can think
is what I see
is a dragon
soaring
above the trees
with maw open
and hungry eyes
and that I stop
to linger
is no surprise
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Passion
Passion
like a tight bud
that opens
to spread
its petals wide
I lie before you
vulnerable
and with
each inch
of my skin
sensitive
to the slightest
touch
as your gaze
turns greedy
and intense
Twisting the Leaf 