Midday’s Dusk
Clouds roll in
to sweep
around
mountain peaks
like a scarf
wrapped around
a slender neck
as raindrops
hang
just out of reach
felt on the air
and yet
not touching
the ground
as light is smothered
under a heavy sky
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Weekly Creativity Prompt – Different Scenarios
Prompt: “The purpose of this activity is to practice interpreting small spreads by combining card meanings, symbols and intuition. We will all interpret the same cards based on a few different (imaginary) situations. A 3 card spread will be posted together with 2 more specific scenarios. It’s your choice which scenario you’d prefer to use, or if you’d rather do a general reading of these cards as for an imaginary querent.“
Scenario 1 – Connor is torn. He just got his birthday money, and wants to either use it to buy a new computer or enroll in an arts class offered by a nearby pottery studio.
You’re feeling on top of the world with the money in your pocket (Nine of Pentacles), but you need to look at which option is going to actually benefit you long term instead of be a fleeting bit of fun or passion (The Devil). Things aren’t going to always be as carefree as they are now. Which option will you not just enjoy now, but will help you down the road during those more difficult times? (Nine of Wands)
Scenario 2 – Raven is going to be performing in a concert next week and is very nervous about it. She’s also excited, but in general is feeling ungrounded about it. She wants to know steps she can take to ground herself.
The night of the concert is going to be a bit wild and crazy (The Devil). Make sure that before the concert arrives you are taking stock of all you have accomplished to help bolster your confidence (Nine of Pentacles), and that once the concert is over you return to doing what needs to be done to keep everything in your life balanced and on track (Nine of Wands). In other words? Don’t let the wild and crazy escape the event itself. It’ll be fun and crazy… and one night only. Contain it to that one night through focusing on building your confidence beforehand, and the return to stability and responsibility after.
DECK USED: THIS MIGHT HURT TAROT
Gideon’s Challenge
Not Enough Sleep
Cranky
prickly
and unpleasant
each bump
leaves scratches
against the soul
as lack of sleep
breeds sour looks
and thoughts
clouded by
disorganization
and every touch
upon my skin
is another
irritant
with which
to contend
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Gideon’s Challenge
Too Much
Little things
pile together
bit by bit
until finely defined
details
become blurred
in the tangle
of all that
draws the eye
and pulls
on the attention
and fine details
fade away
under the onslaught
of chaos
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
The Simmer Pot
Apple peel
and bits of core
star anise
and peel
of orange
a cinnamon stick
or maybe two.
A spark of heat
some time to stew
moon water roils
into fragrant brew
of simmering
scents
that warm the home
balm the sinuses
and soothe
the soul.
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
Quiet Moments
Sunset
and shadow
play games
high above
as we sit
together
on a cold bench
tucked in
to each other’s
warmth
and watch
as the sun sinks
and the sky
turns vibrant
as light
begins to fade
Twisting the Leaf 