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Preparing to Pivot

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Today’s meditation was a self directed ten minute session that focused on the affirmation on the back of the Witch Magick card drawn for today.

The affirmation: “The word ‘will’ is redefined in modern witchcraft as ‘willing’ — to be of service.”

I disagree with this affirmation on so many levels. The greatest of which is the fact that in witchcraft the word “will” is about setting intention and applying willpower. It has nothing to do with service or being willing to do something, which is completely different than putting your willpower forward into an endeavor.

Then there is, of course, the concept that in modern times witchcraft is supposed to be all about “being of service” to others. Solitary witches are often only of service to themselves, and not everyone’s practice resolves around society and community.

I feel like this affirmation is a push to make something happen, force an individual’s values on others, and set a “standard” that is not realistic for everyone. Witches are human too, and not everyone wants to be “of service” to others. The branching out of witchcraft and spirituality in modern times has only made practitioners and their craft that much more diverse. This affirmation feels like an affront to that diversity.

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Magickal Cats Tarot - Knight of Pentacles and Witch Magick CardsThe @GlitterbyInk #SeptemberSoul25 Challenge
Seeds of Intention Prompt for September 19th : Realization
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Knight of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of an active, projective beta energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s finances, resources, health, home, labors, and manifestations. This often translates into a slow moving but determinedly forward moving energy, personality, or person that has their eye on the prize regardless of the slow and steady speed they may be moving at.

Okay, the cat in this card does not look like a cat. It looks like a pig. Just sayin’.

Then again, I really can’t see any cat trying to ride a frog. A pig, on the other hand, seems  unpredictable enough to handle the ride somehow. The thing is, when we’re fixed on our goals, even if we’re moving slowly towards them instead of at speed, there’s always going to be a chance for something to come and surprise us along the way. I mean that frog’s little front legs don’t look like it could go very fast, but then you look at its’ haunches, and it could really take a flying leap without any warning, right?

The pig’s eyes (yes, pig) are wide open and ready, and he is even making sure to hold onto those reins. He may be more comfortable at a slower pace, or a slower pace may be forced upon him, but he’s ready for those surprises regardless.

The message in today’s card is that sometime life slows us down not because we need to go slower in order to get where we’re going, but because a pivot is coming and you might break your neck if you’re not going slow and holding on tight when it shows up.

DECK USED:  MAGICKAL CATS TAROT AND WITCH MAGICK CARDS

@LightningWildflower September Tarot Challenge
Prompts for September 16th thru 22nd

Juicy Tarot, Care Bearz Self-Care Oracle, Tarot de Marseille Gassmann Anima Antiqua, Aboriginal Dreaming Totems, The Cosmic Coven Tarot, Rook and Rose Pattern Deck, Magickal Cats Tarot, California Wildlife Conversation Deck

Queen of Cups

How can I protect my energy while remaining compassionate?

Queen of Swords and Recharge Your Batteries – Encourage others to take care of themselves, while keeping your boundaries in place. It’s not your responsibility to care for everyone else. Care for yourself first, and advise others to do the same.

This isn’t selfish behavior. Instead, it’s ensuring that you have the energy you need when you need it, and that you are taking responsibility for your own needs.

What emotional wisdom have I gained, and how can I put it to the best use?

King of Pentacles and Take Inventory – Take stock of what you have, and what repairs need tended to in your foundation. Maintenance is important. You can’t always be pushing for more… Sometimes you have to pause and take care of what you already have.

Queen of Swords

How can I balance  honesty and empathy as I interact with others?

Nine of Cups and Assuredness – Pay attention to what makes you happy and make sure that you’re standing up for it; even when dealing with other people you need to keep your own happiness as a priority. This doesn’t mean you can’t feel for others, but it means that you don’t allow them to manipulate you into forsaking your happiness for theirs.

What boundaries do I need to address in my relationships?

Ace of Swords and Confidence – You are not a doormat, so don’t let people walk all over you. It’s okay to listen to others in their opinions, it’s just not okay to let them manipulate you through those opinions or by plucking your emotions. Speak your mind instead of staying quiet, as sometimes silence is seen as agreement or consent.

Queen of Pentacles

Where could I create a greater sense of comfort and ease in my life?

Ten of Pentacles and The Face of Light – Lean into practicality as you look toward the future. You feel more at ease when you can see something attainable on the horizon, and have an idea on how to reach it. Comfort and ease, for you, requires a little bit of certainty.

How can I nurture my physical and emotional well-being with more intention?

Four of Pentacles and The River’s Blessing – Lean into gratitude practices right now. It’s too easy, during this time of chaos and uncertainty in your lie, to fall into a spiral of scarcity worries. Instead, counter that pull with adding a gratitude practice to your meditation or bedtime routine.

Queen of Wands

In what way do I inspire others?

Seven of Cups and California Condor – You are a survivor, and through all that you’ve been through and all the things you’ve endured, you’ve continued to make choices that allow you to not just keep going but thrive.

Where others with similar trials have turned harsh and hard, you continue to allow a softness that creates greater potential for the future, without allowing it to weaken you resolve and survival instincts.

What will help me most when I have trouble expressing myself?

Nine of Swords and Downy Woodpecker – Don’t worry so much what others think, or if you are bothering them. Leave their bullshit at the door and do your own thing. Sometimes? People are just too self absorbed to make sense of what you say and do, no matter how clear or obvious you are trying to be. That’s their problem, not yours.

Other elements included in this reading:
Black Spruce Needles to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Dried Purple Heather Flowers for Independence and Luck
Dried Rosebuds for Potential and Beauty Waiting to Unfold
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: JUICY TAROT, CARE BEARZ SELF-CARE ORACLE, TAROT DE MARSEILLE GASSMANN ANIMA ANTIQUA, ABORIGINAL DREAMING TOTEMS, THE COSMIC COVEN TAROT, ROOK AND ROSE PATTERN DECK, MAGICKAL CATS TAROT, CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE CONVERSATION DECK

Daily Self Kindness

I had a little more protein today than usual. For some reason I was craving it.

Too Much Weight

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Today’s meditation was a ten minute long self-directed session based upon @crowtarotmjcullinane‘s Crow Affirmations card that says “Grief : I allow myself to grieve.”

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Crow Affirmations and Biota Reverie Tarot's Two of PentaclesThe @GlitterbyInk #SeptemberSoul25 Challenge
Seeds of Intention Prompt for September 18th : Illumination
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Two of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of juggling responsibilities, work/life balance, and prioritization.

Is that what I’m doing? Am I trying to juggle hope and grief? Is this why I’m struggling to move under the weight of uncertainty and stress?

I have actively avoided making an online shopping/commerce site for about… 12 years now. I’ve instead depended upon Etsy as my platform. It seems, though, that maybe this was a mistake. I’ve been hoping for them to provide some sort of a tool on their site for dealing with this tariff issue. Instead, I’ve heard rumblings about them having been trying to decrease seller numbers for years, and changes to how they do things on the site are also coming. Combined with their radio silence on helping sellers navigate the whole tariff thing, I’m starting to worry that perhaps the time for a standalone site has arrived.

If so, it makes me sad and ache inside. Not that I can’t do it, but I love selling on Etsy.

I suppose what’s being illuminated here today is that it’s time to create a new balance, because it doesn’t look like the old one is going to return… Not even, possibly, a shadow of it.

The message in today’s cards is that sometimes in order to find a healthy and sustainable balance, you have to let go of some of the things you might not really want to let go of. It’s okay to grieve during this part of the process, but sooner or later you’ll have to pick up what’s left and work to create a new balance without those lost pieces.

DECK USED:  BIOTA REVERIE TAROT AND CROW AFFIRMATIONS

#DiscordTarotholicsSep2025 Challenge
Prompts for September 18th and 19th

Biota Reverie Tarot, The Mushroom Oracle, and Arcane Limbus Tarot ReadingWhat projects and energies are you taking with you into Autumn?

Reading Summary – You need to focus on walking away from what isn’t working and is harming you financially (Four of Pentacles and Eight of Cups), and begin leaning into what will create long-term sustainable results that you’re more miserly self will appreciate (Seven of Pentacles and Four of Pentacles).

Stop – Ten of Pentacles atop Page of Swords; Bolete – Stop slicing away at what you’ve already accomplished as if it’s meaningless. What you have done, accomplished, and survived is the “training” for what lies ahead. Don’t forsake the hard won resiliency that you now possess just because a new and uncertain path is opening up ahead of you.

Start – King of Pentacles and Mycelium – Work on building up a good foundation of communication and collaboration with others. You’re going to need their help, and you need to make sure that you’re communicating with them about what’s going on so that they can be as prepared as you are to move forward and build back up that place of greater stability.

Continue – The Star atop Queen of Wands; Moss – Continue to use your hope and positivity exercises with vigour and allow your guides to help you from falling into the pit. Your fear and uncertainty definitely want to get a foot up and drag you down, and will do so if you let them. Keep up on combating your negative inner influences with the tools available to you, in order to keep both your hope and spirits high.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaves for Fostering Confidence
Gneiss Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort
Aventurine Goddess for Harmony and Balance of the Heart
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: BIOTA REVERIE TAROT, ARCANE LIMBUS TAROT, THE MUSHROOM ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I let myself have a mini stress-meltdown and had a messy cry.

The Benefits of Silence

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Today’s meditation was fourteen minutes long, and was one of the #DailyCalm sessions from the @Calm app.

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Hush Tarot -Ace of SwordsThe @GlitterbyInk #SeptemberSoul25 Challenge
Seeds of Intention Prompt for September 17th : Expansion
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Ace of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of the seed of new beginnings in the area of one’s thoughts, intellect, education, logic and reason, ambition, or communication.

I have “foot in mouth disease”. That is to say that I have a great amount of skill at “saying the wrong thing at the wrong time”. My saving grace is that every once in an extremely rare while, I also say just the right thing at the right time.

The illustration on today’s card looks like a Knight, but is actually the Ace of the suit. This reminds us that sometimes it’s better to not speak, for we don’t know as much as we think we do. When you leap forward to be the first one to speak, you miss the opportunity to listen, observe, and learn.

The message in today’s card is a reminder that the wise listen first, then speak. Don’t be so eager to open you mouth before you’ve gathered all the facts… including the ones you didn’t yet know existed. When you take a moment to listen first, you expand your horizons beyond your own knowledge.

DECK USED:  HUSH TAROT

@de_tarotjuf Time for Yourself
#detarotjufseptembertarotchallenge
Prompts for September 17th and 18th

Woodland Wardens Oracle Reading with the Hush Tarot -Ace of Cups, Eight of Swords Tarot ReadingHow can I clarify my goals?

Ace of Cups; The Bobcat and Blackthorn – Take the time needed to get in touch with your emotions. Your goals require more input than just good logical reasoning. You need to allow your emotions input as well, and not just on the end results you’re looking to achieve, but also about the journey to get there.

As emotions are not your strong suit, it’s important to take extra time to make sure they are being included. This connection cannot be rushed.

What energizes me when I think about them?

Eight of Swords; The Spider and Passionflower atop The Marten and Foxglove – The ability to block out the world and turn your focus fully on your creative spark and the endeavors born from it. Creativity is your way to play, and through it you enjoy things more. To energize and motivate you toward your goals, creativity needs to be included, in the same way seasoning interspersed throughout food makes the meal taste better.

DECKS USED: HUSH TAROT AND WOODLAND WARDENS ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I gave in and allowed myself half a pain med earlier today.  I just couldn’t get it under control.

Be the Muse

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Today’s meditation was a ten minute long self-directed session based upon @thelatestkate’s affirmation that says “Please take some pressure off; you don’t have to make all the good things happen.”

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The King's Theater Tarot - Queen of Wands and The Latest Kate AffirmationsThe @GlitterbyInk #SeptemberSoul25 Challenge
Seeds of Intention Prompt for September 16th : Embodiment
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’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.

It took me a long time to understand and accept that I don’t have to be “on” all the time, and that it’s not my job to keep others entertained, nor hold their hand through each of life’s learning experiences or personal projects. Nor do I need to supervise their lives and works, hovering over them to ensure that they don’t trip and that they do a good job.

All this hovering is because I care, often too much. This often leads to overwhelm and extra dependency on the part of the other person, which is not healthy. That’s why it’s important to step back now and then, inspire from afar, and do your own thing without worrying about them doing theirs.

The message in today’s cards is a reminder that you can be the embodiment of a muse for others, even while taking a step back and not sticking your meddling fingers in their business. Instead, let them come to you as needed while you do your own thing.

DECK USED:  THE KING’S THEATER TAROT

@de_tarotjuf Time for Yourself
#detarotjufseptembertarotchallenge
Prompts for September 15th and 16th

Augur Charm Casting and Verdance Tarot Reading - Four of Swords and The WorldWhat is the next step in my personal development?

Four of Swords; Money Bag and Clover – You need to work on understanding that everything is going to work out fine even without your interference.

Allowing yourself to rest is important, and making that happen requires trust that sometimes luck will be on your side, and everything’s gonna be okay without you involved in making it so. That includes in concern to your business and your finances. Sometimes you just have to take a step back and relax.

Where do I still need more clarity?

The World; Mountains and Love Letter – Other than wanting the things that you do to make you happy., those that love you don’t care about what you can do or  accomplish. They’re there for you through life’s obstacles and struggles because they’re in it for the long haul. They want to be by your side even when the chips are down and the obstacles feel insurmountable.

Other elements included in this reading:
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: VERDANCE TAROT AND AUGUR CHARMS

#DiscordTarotholicsSep2025 Challenge
Prompt for September 16th

The King's Theater Tarot's Nine of Cups, The Magician, Knight of Pentacles, and The Herbal Healing OracleCreate – Page of Pentacles and Nettle

Create a greater appreciation for patience. When you go slow, you allow yourself room to receive instead of having to create everything you need on your own. By contrast, if you rush, you are on your own to make everything happen and build all those building blocks by yourself.

Patience is the key and there is truth in the phrase, “Good things come to those who wait.” With patience, you are able to take a slower pace and be open to receiving assistance more easily.

Evolve – Nine of Cups and Clover

Relax and appreciate those things that you enjoy, rather than being so preoccupied with whatever next goal post is waiting for you. You’re allowed, in your moments of pause, to really appreciate life and enjoy it, rather than chafing at the bit for what comes next.

Take ownership of your times of pause and rest, and work on evolving them into something positive that you can enjoy… instead of inconvenient pauses you try to push through.

Balance – The Magician and Protection

Your ambition and drive to protect what is important to you has gotten a bit out of control. You may not realize it yet, but you’re back to pressuring yourself to be “on “all of the time and prepared for anything.

Although this is an admirable goal, it’s not a realistic one. Everyone needs down time… even you.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Wood Fern for Exorcising Negative Influences
Pressed Pansy Flowers for Hearing the Heart More Clearly
Handcrafted Sigil for Healthy Sustainable Energy
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: THE KING’S THEATER TAROT AND THE HERBAL HEALING DECK

Daily Self Kindness

I didn’t feel well today and spend a great deal of time napping. I also started taking Cold FX and some extra vitamin C to help combat whatever this is.

You Are Likeable… Honest

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Today’s meditation was a ten minute long self-directed session based upon the Mirror Work Affirmation card that says “I am loved for who I am, not what I do.”

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True Sunbright Soul Tarot's The Sun Card and Mirror Work Affirmation CardsThe @GlitterbyInk #SeptemberSoul25 Challenge
Seeds of Intention Prompt for September 15th : Awaken
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is The Sun card, which is traditionally a representation of success, optimism, positivity, fun and frivolity. In my path, the Sun is also a symbol of male vitality, virility, and warmth.

Do you ever wonder, “Why do these people stick by me?” Your mind going through all the possible things that they might be getting out of the relationship, or from you specifically, that motivate them to stay?

I do. Maybe I was just raised to be suspicious of other people’s motivations, or to see myself in an unpalatable light, or both. But, regardless of why? My mind goes there nearly every time someone is nice to me or I’m enjoying someone’s company.

It took my partner to help me see that this is not necessarily how others see the world and those around them. He helped open my eyes to the fact that sometimes people hang out with me just because they like me. It’s a really weird thought for me, even now, and difficult to wrap my head around. But, he’s awakened me to the fact that weird or not? It’s probably true.

It goes to show that you just can’t predict what might make others happy or comfortable. Sometimes those qualities in yourself that you see as faults are actually another person safe place, or what makes you interesting to to someone else.

The message in today’s cards is a reminder that happiness is subjective. The people that like you for you can make you happy too, if you’re willing to give them a chance and accept their love.

DECK USED:  TRUE SUNBRIGHT SOUL TAROT AND MIRROR WORK AFFIRMATION CARDS

@LightningWildflower September Tarot Challenge
Prompts for September 9th through 15th

Tarot Reading with The Celestial Folklore Tarot, Intimacy Cards, Ukiyo Tarot, I-Ching Oracle, Journey to the Crossroads Tarot, Witches Through History Oracle, True Sunbright Soul Tarot, and The Healthy Witch Oracle

Knight of Cups

How can I express my feelings authentically, even if they’re messy?

The Lovers and Rapid Fire – Get it out. Spill them out on the floor like a dropped glass of water and let them splatter out all over the place. Just make sure that you are doing so with someone safe and trusted, who can provide you the support and care you need.

Where might I be romanticizing a situation instead of seeing it clearly?

Knight of Cups and Success – Look back on past experiences of success where things went in the direction you wanted them to go, and make sure that you’re not forgetting all of the hard work, stress, and struggle that went into the process. Acknowledge that it wasn’t as easy as you’re remembering it to be.

Knight of Swords

Where do I need to communicate or listen more effectively before acting?

Four of Cups and Limping – Retreating into yourself for some solitude may feel like what you need, but it’s not always the healthy choice. Instead of keeping to yourself how much you’re struggling, make sure that you’re communicating with others so that they can help you. There’s no point in limping along on your own and struggling under the weight when there’s others that are willing to take part of the load from you.

What truth might I be overlooking in my haste to charge forward?

King of Cups and Biting – Putting all of your focus on what you can’t control right now is leaving your partner feeling neglected and alone. This allows the emotional side of the drop to bite deeper than it would normally. Don’t be surprised if you feel a little bit of backlash from this when it overflows beyond his control.

Knight of Pentacles

How can I show up for myself consistently, especially when progress feels slow?

Five of Coins and The Owl – Be aware that your negative thoughts and self talk are lying to you about scarcity issues. It’s important to remember that there are always going to be times when you feel like you’re playing catch-up, even when things are at their best. When things are moving slow, though, it allows your inner thoughts more room to try and stir up trouble. Use your cards, your intuition, and your spiritual practice to help keep you from falling too far down into that rabbit hole of lies and the resulting panic they bring with them.

What long-term goal needs steady attention and care?

Six of Wands and Belladonna – Achieving success is not going to take just time and hard work, but will also require you to stay on top of those negative narratives going on in your head. This goal in particular requires constant attention and validation. You need to be able to give yourself the reassurance of positivity and optimism whenever those voices speak up to try and poison your perspective.

Knight of Wands

What risk feels exciting right now but could use a little more direction?

Ace of Wands; Blood Flow – Be vigilant in ensuring that any new “brilliant” ideas and projects that come up right now aren’t something that’s going to feed into your addictions and self-destructive tendencies. You don’t need these extra obstacles right now, so make sure before you start that you look at things clearly and closely, and that you’re not creating more problems by picking it up.

How can I balance impulsive action with more thoughtful care?

The Moon; Arms and Legs – It’s important that the things you take on right now are within your wheelhouse. Don’t overextend yourself , nor let the uncertainty of the current situation make you freeze in place and stop moving entirely.

Other elements included in this reading:
Black Spruce Needles to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Dried Purple Heather Flowers for Independence and Luck
Amazonite for Self Awareness and Facing Truths
Carnelian Agate for Inner Drive and Focusing On One’s Aspirations
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE CELESTIAL FOLKLORE TAROT, INTIMACY CARDS, UKIYO TAROT, I-CHING ORACLE, JOURNEY TO THE CROSSROADS TAROT, WITCHES THROUGH HISTORY ORACLE, YRUE SUNBRIGHT SOUL TAROT, THE HEALTHY WITCH ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

We had rain today!  And I went for a walk in it.

Do Nothing, Know Nothing

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Today’s meditation was a ten minute long self-directed session based upon @thelatestkate’s affirmation that says “It’s okay to not know the next steps. It’s enough to hang in there.”

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The Witch's Cat Tarot - The Moon card and The Latest Kate AffirmationThe @GlitterbyInk #SeptemberSoul25 Challenge
Seeds of Intention Prompt for September 14th : Celestial
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is The Moon (Lunar Cat) card, which is traditionally a representation of uncertainty, illusion, anxiety, fear, the unknown, and the subconscious.

Looking at my meditation card for today and The Moon card with the cat lazing within the moon’s embrace… and my brain says, “Well, that’s September for me this year.”

They’re not wrong.

The thing is? This is an extremely uncertain time for me. My jewelry business (where the lion’s share of my income comes from for the past five years) is in dire straits at the moment due to the new US tariffs.

I can’t get the supplies in that can’t be purchased anywhere else than overseas, and because my business is US/CAN (I’m a dual citizen and my business partner lives north of the border), we had to shut down sales for the moment to the US while Etsy figures out how to allow international sellers to charge tariffs (because moving the CAN side of the business to the US just isn’t feasible).

This means that my thriving business went from 100% down to… 3%? Maybe a little less. I essentially went from around 60+ sales a week to 2-3. All because of trade issues between US and Canada, and Etsy’s lack of solutions for international sellers needing to collect tariffs at point of sale.

So… Uncertainty abounds, and being one of those “Mr. Fix-it” types? My wheels are spinning to do something about it. Of which, for the time being? There’s nothing I can do.

The cards for today are a reminder that sometimes it’s just not possible to be in control. For a control freak like me, this brings up all kinds of anxieties and uncertainties, but all you can do sometimes is wait it out until the stars (and obstacles) align in your favor once more. And that’s okay. Give yourself permission to do nothing, know nothing, and wait.

DECK USED:  THE WITCH’S CAT TAROT AND THE LATEST KATE AFFIRMATION

#DiscordTarotholicsSep2025 Challenge
Prompt for September 14th : Do Spread 2
@de_tarotjuf Time for Yourself
#detarotjufseptembertarotchallenge
Prompts for September 14th : How can I improve my self-image?

Tarot Reading with The Witch's Cat Tarot and Chubby Witch's Night In Oracle Reading

Reading Summary: The issue lies in your defense mechanisms, indicated by that there are no obvious orange or red hues shared between the anchor card and the Nine of Tails (Nine of Wands), making it both the outlier and the obstacle.

The foundation color of the floor in the anchor card matches to the the background of the Cosmic Cat card (The Star). This connection speaks of a need to root into a foundation of hope and take care to lean into positivity for a sense of stability.

The Witch of Claws (Knight of Swords) card’s colors align with the clothing that the witch in the anchor card wears. This speaks of a need to be proactive in dealing with your thoughts. You can’t be positive and optimistic while draped in negativity and pessimism. Instead, you must drape yourself in the determination to lean into that more positive experience.

Take Away: The message in these cards is a reminder that in order to feel more confident in yourself you need to avoid listening to your negative inner narratives and self talk, and instead use positivity and optimism to combat the imbalance and discord that those negative thoughts create within you.  Remember that what your brain tells you about yourself is “perception”, and not fact. Changing the narrative will change your perspective.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Grand Fir Sprig for Help in Finding One’s Natural Rhythm
Foraged Ponderosa Pine Cone for Resilience and Adaptability
Bird Figuring for Fostering Hope, Positivity, and Renewal
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE WITCH’S CAT TAROT AND CHUBBY WITCH’S NIGHT IN ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I had an apple with peanut butter today… which was healthy and good and really “hit the spot” when I was needing a snack.