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The Spice of Life

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Leonardo da Vinci Tarot - Wheel of Fortune card@FatMumSlim August #FMSPAD Challenge
Prompt for August 16th : A Doorway | #FMS_DOORWAY25
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Wheel of Fortune card, which is traditionally a representation of luck (both good and bad), changing circumstances, the ups and downs of life, and the cyclical nature of life and the world.

Some of my most favorite places in nature are liminal spaces. That is… the in-between spaces between one place and another. Fairy rings and tree hollows. Doorways that you sense rather than just see.

To me, these spaces feel welcoming, beckoning, even eager for my presence. They whisper of possibilities and tease at my natural curiosity. They are a promise of the unknown, like a gift not yet unwrapped. You never know what you’ll find on the other side… and no matter if good or bad or completely innocuous, it sure to be interesting.

Life is like that too. Like these liminal spaces, there are those people that are too scared to explore, unable to see that it’s in the exploration that things get interesting. Today’s message is a reminder that the “spice of life” is in the spice. Don’t let fear of the unknown keep you from exploring, and making the best out of that exploration that you can.

DECK USED:  LEONARDO DA VINCI TAROT

@Lionharts #TheAugustTarot Leo Season Challenge
Four of Wands – Celebration Prompts for August 11 thru 13

ShadowCat Tarot Oracle and Floridian Mythos Oracle ReadingHow can I honor a recent win by fully celebrating it?

Clear and Migration – Acknowledge your movement. Take joy in each small bit of organization you accomplish, instead of focusing so hard on where you’re going next and what’s coming that you stop enjoying the present.

Where in my life can I make more room for joy?

Unfair and Determination – Use your formidable will to turn your gaze away from your feelings of  victimization. You don’t have to feel like a victim, even when things in life are unfair. Instead, focus on adapting and shift your narrative to empowerment.

What steady foundation is allowing me to shine today?

In a Hurry and Hood Omen – The life training of your youth taught you to push yourself to your limits, and that is going to come in helpful today. Not that you will have to take yourself there, but that you can sense when you are headed in that direction with your behavior, and see it as an indication that a change is needed before it gets out of hand.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Silver Maple Key for Bouncing Back to Thrive
Black Spruce Needles to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Dried Purple Heather Flowers for Independence and Luck
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: SHADOWCAT TAROT (ORACLE) and FLORIDIAN MYTHOS ORACLE

@Lionharts #TheAugustTarot Leo Season Challenge
Page of Wands – Curiosity Bonus Prompts for August

ROAR Oracle ReadingWhat new adventure is calling my name?

The Mirabal Sisters – Stand up for what you believe in, and lead by example. Never forget that others are learning from you, and let your values shine in the face of adversity. Be memorable. Let your personal ethics and moral compass lead the way, even when those stronger and more powerful try to force you to veer off track.

How can I approach today with playful curiosity?

Vera Rubin – Be indomitable in your passions, and don’t let others choose what’s right (or not right) for you. Your interests are your own, so who cares what others think about what you’re interested in; as long as you’re happy with it.

Where am I ready to express myself without holding back?

Queen Nanny – You are a leader at heart, even if one that does not stand on a pedestal or hold yourself above others. In the thick of things, you lead by example and there is no counting how many you have helped and healed in your journey. Lean into this energy without reservation.

Other elements included in this reading:
Pressed Yew Tips for Ancestral Connections
Black Kyanite for Transformative Cleansing
Desert Rose for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: ROAR ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I stopped eating chocolate chip cookies before I made my stomach upset.  They were SO good.

Don’t Hide

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Today’s meditation was a self-directed ten minute session, focused upon the theme of Other Lives from the Nowbits Oracle card (shown) by @Sunni_Chapman and a quote from the guidance that came with that card.

That guidance says, “Whatever you see yourself doing and feeling (in the future)… how might you do that and feel that TODAY? You must be like a mouse and crawl into your dream until it begins to take shape in your (present).”

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Animal Crossing New Horizons Tarot's Knight of Pentacles and Nowbits Oracle@FatMumSlim August #FMSPAD Challenge
Prompt for August 9th : Cosy Corners | #FMS_COSYCORNER25

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.

Don’t let your cozy corners keep you from moving, even if you’re movement is slow. Yes, cozy corners and other comfortable spots are a wonderful thing, but don’t use them to hide from your stresses and worries. These places are for rest and restoration, not hiding away from the world.

Sometimes, trudging through a struggle takes time. It’s okay to retreat to rest, but you can’t stay in retreat forever. Sooner or later? You have to get back out there and moving again. Even if “moving” is pure determination and baby steps, rather than an actual race or even a walk.

Today’s message is a reminder that sometimes slower is better; and other times slower it’s just the best you can do right now. Moving forward on your path one excruciating inch at a time is still healthier than stagnancy. So don’t hide. Keep moving, even when the going is at a snail’s pace.

DECK USED:  ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS TAROT AND NOWBITS ORACLE

@Lionharts #TheAugustTarot Leo Season Challenge
Two of Wands – Vision Prompts for August 5th thru 7th

Tarot Reading with the Dawn Aquarius Tarot and Higher Intuitions OracleWhat vision am I being called to commit to?

The High Priestess and See the Beauty Around You – The beauty of the world can only be enjoyed if you’re willing to be open to the unspoken magic of it all. It’s in looking at the little things and seeking out the secrets of nature and the earth. It’s in finding a spiritual connection to these things through moments of thought and reflection.

Where am I still playing small in relation to what I really want?

The Fool and Take a Chance – Big rewards come from big risks. You are often far too cautious to take those risks, letting reason and fear dampen your enthusiasm, instead of letting your curiosity and excitement run away with you and your “good sense”.

How can I take the next courageous step toward the future I imagine?

The World and Be Strong – Keep your eye on the prize and keep moving. Let determination and willpower be an accelerant to your inner fires, increasing that spark of interest you are feeling into something bigger that can propel you forward.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Wood Fern for Exorcising Negative Influences
Foraged Purple Heather Sprigs for Independence and Luck
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
River Tumbled Quartz for Opening Up to Mindfulness
Yellow Aventurine for a Boost of Confidence
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: DAWN AQUARIUS TAROT AND HIGHER INTUITIONS ORACLE

@Lionharts #TheAugustTarot Leo Season Challenge
Three of Wands – Momentum Prompts for August 8th thru 10th

Barbara Walker Tarot in a Tin's Temperance card, Prince of Wands, and Ten of WandsWhat progress am I ready to claim with pride?

Temperance Rx – Although the anxiety of doing so is vicious, you are taking care to move with moderation through this current trial and not get ahead of yourself, nor jump ahead of slow to emerge developments.

How can I stay rooted in focus as my vision expands?

Prince of Wands – When you’re not moving fast, keep your attention on what you want. As you see more and more of the bigger picture, you will need that determined focus on what matters to you to keep you from getting distracted and veering off track.

Where am I being invited to trust the momentum I’ve created?

Ten of Wands – Don’t allow the chaos to weigh you down or keep you stuck. You are a survivor, and if you are careful with how you expend your energy and resources, you will not end up in the untenable situation you fear.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Dried Cedar (in Bundle) for Cleansing and Protection
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: BARBARA WALKER TAROT IN A TIN

Daily Self Kindness

I took a break to clean and tend to the cut I got on my thumb today instead of plowing through and ignoring it.

Happy Little Adjustments

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Today’s meditation was a self-guided ten minute long session that focused on the “arch frenemies” oracle card and accompanying written guidance from Sunni Chapman’s Az 2 Oracle cards.

The guidance for this card had to deal with the people that irritate us, and why that’s the case. How sometimes it’s about them, reflecting back to us something in ourselves that we dislike, or other times that they are showing us something that we don’t want in our own lives And thus we are learning by example what not to do.

This meditation then led to a nap in which I dreamed about running into people (mostly strangers) I dislike or find irritating, and worrying in the dream that this meant their behavior and perceived flaws are things that I possess and dislike in myself.

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The Crystal Magic Tarot - Two of Wands and The Az 2 Oracle@FatMumSlim August #FMSPAD Challenge
Prompt for August 8th : Something That Sparkles | #FMS_SPARKLES25

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 Wands (paired with celestite), which is traditionally a representation of planning, decision making, looking ahead, and themes to do with progress.

“Be honest about what we enjoy doing and make decision based on that… If you’re not in love with what it is you do every day, then… Take ownership for making changes. The only bad decision is to not make a decision at all…” (ref: deck guidebook)

The sparkly celestite is a stone of calm and clarity, with energy that helps in avoiding overthinking on the things in life that can and should be simple. Combined with the Two of Wands, the message for today is to seek out those things you enjoy and begin the process of incorporating them into those things that you don’t enjoy.

Listen to some of your favorite music while trudging through your bookkeeping or doing your housework. Park at the back of the lot on a sunny day so you can enjoy a sun-filled walk in fresh air on your way in and out of the store. Go barefoot under your desk.

We’re not looking for you to go nuclear on your life here, but rather to take baby steps at making your days (and those tasks within those days) more pleasurable.

DECK USED:  THE CRYSTAL MAGIC TAROT AND THE AZ 2 ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2025 Challenge
Prompt for August 8th : What do you need to focus on for self-care this full moon?

Forest Tales Oracle ReadingReading Summary: Remember that this time of transition is a growth spurt (Reishi) and just work on staying true to yourself (Amanita Muscatia) as you go with the flow (Water Nymph).

Take Away: Life at this time is all about forcing you to make decisions, and transitions that will morph what you do and how you do things. Make sure you are following your moral compass and checking in regularly with what’s right for you along the way.

It’s okay to be pushed along the path as long as you’re checking in with yourself and making sure you’re not doing anything along the way that you’ll be unhappy with yourself for in the end. Just ride it out and stay true to yourself.

Other elements included in this reading:
Black Spruce Needles to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Dried Purple Heather Flowers for Independence and Luck
Abalone Shell for Soothing Energy and Emotional Balance
Gneiss Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: FOREST TALES ORACLE

@empressofthenightslight Roll the Tarot August Challenge
Roll : 10  Prompt : Where can I focus my energy next for my own best good?

Maya Mineo Tarot - Five of Cups, Six of Cups, King of SwordsReading Summary: Work on getting a handle on your rampant pessimism (Five of Cups) and try to shift the narrative to looking back on the past challenges you’ve experienced and how you’ve made it through them just fine (Six of Cups). Remember that you have the know how and support from others to come out on top of this challenge too, you only need to apply strategy and wisdom to the equation and remember you didn’t get where you are alone on your own (King of Swords).

Take Away: You have more control over your current situation and what’s coming in the near future (that you’re dreading big time) than you think you do.  That control lies in acknowledging that you have choices to make and others with you to help you on your journey through this rough period.  Place your focus on what you -can- control, and the rest will fall in line as a result.  You are the leader in this parade, so lead by doing what you can and letting go of what you can’t, instead of grousing over lack of control and letting frustration and fear get in your way as a result.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rosehips for Releasing Stress and Negativity
Foraged Hiba Tips for Grounding and Revitalization
Labradorite (Dice) for Mental and Emotional Healing
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: MAYA MINEO TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I cried. Twice. (Once on my own, and once with Gideon.) It seemed to help a little bit in easing some of the anxiety I’ve been feeling the last week.

You’re Lying to You

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Today’s meditation was a self-directed ten minute session, focused upon the theme of Other Lives from The Az 2 Oracle card (shown) by @Sunni_Chapman and a quote from the guidance that came with that card.

That guidance says, “If there’s something weighing on your spirit today… Just a simple ask for help should do it. There is a great secret power in “surrender” and that power is simply: TRUST.”

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Jonathan Dee Tarot's Page of Wands and The Az Oracle@FatMumSlim August #FMSPAD Challenge
Prompt for August  : My Shadow | #FMS_SHADOW25

Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Page of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive omega energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s willpower, drive, passions, motivation, priorities, values, and principles. This often translates into those that are beginning on a passion project and learning what is needed to start such a journey.

You know what happens a lot when you’re preoccupied with something else? Miscommunication. That’s what.

Miscommunication is the bane of my existence. It was a problem before mutism came into the picture, and it is a problem still today.

Reading people’s reactions and expressions is extremely difficult for me. When I am distracted by other things? That means that I miss little cues that might tell me I was somehow misunderstood. Then I miss if that misunderstanding hurts another’s feelings.

Then? When I finally realize the miscommunication has happened and the other person’s feelings are hurt; my inner shadow comes out and tells me that it’s all my fault and that I’m hopeless at speaking with others; that I can’t say anything right… blah blah blah.

I start beating myself up… because that’s what I’m good at. And, keep in mind, none of this actually resolves the situation, either. My silent flagellation just make things worse, because then I am reluctant to communicate and fix things. Why? Because what if I fumble things again and just make them worse?

Today’s message is a reminder that the voice in your head that’s busy beating up you isn’t helpful. We need to lean into learning to step past it and do what’s needed.

DECK USED:  JONATHAN DEE TAROT AND THE AZ 2 ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2025 Challenge
Philosophical Prompts for August 6th and 13th

Tarot Reading with the Minimalist Tarot and Soul Coaching OracleAre you more of a dreamer or a believer?

Peace and Eight of Wands – Dreamer, absolutely. Peace is one of those things that I believe isn’t really possible. We can dream about it, strive for it, even run towards it… but although we might be able to find it in temporary bits within ourselves, it’s yet to be seen externally on a world-wide scale. I don’t think it can actually happen… but I like to dream that it could.

Can we truly understand good without evil?

Focus and Ace of Cups – I’m not sure that I agree, but these cards indicate that yes, we are able to understand good without evil when good is perceived through the emotions instead of through the mind. By focusing inward, we are given that understanding without the need to compare it with an opposing force.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: THE MINIMALIST TAROT AND SOUL COACHING ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I took a nap in the back of the car while J drove today.

It’s a Good Thing?

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Anima Tarot de Marseille - Five of Coins, Five of Pentacles@FatMumSlim August #FMSPAD Challenge
Prompt for August 5th : Something That Comforts Me | #FMS_COMFORT25

Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Five of Coins. In the Tarot de Marseille system, this card is traditionally considered the dissolution or breaking up of stability, which often can bring with it a sense of uncertainty and the unknown.

Sometimes, false perceptions of scarcity are a good thing. At least for me.

The truth is that I need limiting influences in my life, especially financially. I dislike them immensely, but I acknowledge my need for them. After all, dopamine is a heavy high, if short-lived, and without these limiting influences (like a perception of scarcity) I’m sure I would have a much more difficult time counterbalancing the addictive side of my nature that is eager to chase every bit of dopamine inspired pleasure I can get.

I have experienced true scarcity, and I know what it is and how it feels. My false perceptions of scarcity are fear induced resistance to ever going back to the real experience again.

This fear induced perception is a comfort to me.

Yes, it causes stress and anxiety, but it also keeps me vigilant against my addictive inclinations and self-destructive tendencies.

Today’s message is about finding the positive in our moments of scarcity, both those based in reality, as well as those that are a figment of our imagination. I often wonder if others use scarcity in a similar way. Do you?

DECK USED:  ANIMA TAROT DE MARSEILLE

@Lionharts #TheAugustTarot Leo Season Challenge
Page of Wands – Curiosity Bonus Prompts for August

Oracle Reading with The Botanical Cocktail Recipe CardsWhat new adventure is calling my name?

Strawberry Mojito – Nothing drastic is calling your name, but it’s time to put in just a little more effort than you have been of late. That doesn’t mean working harder, but rather seeking a fresh way to spice those things up that you’re already doing.

How can I approach today with playful curiosity?

Pomegranate Moscow Mule – Kick your ass into gear! There’s no time like the present to get moving on today’s tasks. Just getting started will instill play into the experience, all the while dissipating your feelings of resistance at the same time.

Where am I ready to express myself without holding back?

Raspberry & Mint Wine – Those closest to you are waiting to hear what you think, and eager to listen. Instead of keeping everything to yourself, share with those you care about, and that care for you. Speak up on those things that need shared, and they’ll appreciate you doing so.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Purple Heather Sprigs for Independence and Luck
Foraged Silver Maple Key for Bouncing Back to Thrive
Dried Lavender Bundle for Warmth and Comfort
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Carnelian Agate for Inner Drive and Focusing On One’s Aspirations
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE BOTANICAL COCKTAIL RECIPE CARDS

Daily Self Kindness

I dawdled a bit and relaxed before kicking my butt into gear and getting things done today. I just needed a little bit of lazy time first.

Personal Values and Moral Compasses

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Today’s meditation was a self-directed ten minute session, focused upon the theme of Other Lives from The Az 2 Oracle card (shown) by @Sunni_Chapman and a quote from the guidance that came with that card.

That guidance says, “…what moves you is different than things you try to move; what moves you is something that is so completely resonant, you scarcely need to try! It just pulls you quietly toward it.”

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Medieval Cat Tarot - Six of Wands and The Az 2 Oracle@FatMumSlim August #FMSPAD Challenge
Prompt for August 4th : In My Hand | #FMS_INMYHAND25
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Six of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of public accolades, societal expectations, people pleasing, and peer pressure.

Do you want to be happy with and proud of yourself, or do you prioritize others opinions of you above your own?

Now, I’m not saying that the accolades of others don’t or shouldn’t feel good. Of course they do. But, for a more authentic life and healthier perspective, their opinion should come second to your own.

Allowing others to dictate how we feel about ourselves as peer pressure becomes a problem, and this is how people end up halfway through their lives just to suddenly realize nothing that they’ve done or built actually makes them happy.

That satisfaction in life and independence to stand up to peer pressure for our own values is ours to claim. It is already within our grasp, just waiting for us to realize that the opinions and accolades that are the most valuable of all are the ones that come from us… not others.

Today’s message seeks to empower us to connect with our own values, interests, and opinions… and to prioritize them over the influences of others. Choose your own path, follow your own personal moral compass and values. No one can truly know you better than you know yourself, which means your happiness lies within your own hands; not in the hands of others.

DECK USED:  MEDIEVAL CAT TAROT AND THE AZ 2 ORACLE

@Lionharts #TheAugustTarot Leo Season Challenge
Ace of Wands – Ignition Prompts for August 2nd thru 4th

Intuitive Whispers Oracle ReadingWhat bold beginning am I ready to ignite?

Move Through Your Fear – “The way to move past fear is not to ignore it or pretend it isn’t there, but instead to identify it, feel it, and notice what thoughts and feelings arise. Move through it rather than around it.”

Confrontations with people is not really something that you’re uncomfortable with. Confronting your fears, on the other hand, is another matter. You are very adept at avoiding and ignoring, and in many cases this works well, as your fears are be discovered unfounded as time passes.

Sometimes though, especially lately as you seek to allow yourself to be more vulnerable, you’ve found that your fears will cause you to freeze in place.

The “bold beginning” that this card is encouraging you to ignite in your life right now is to stop allowing these fears to freeze you up, and instead confront them and process them so that you can move past them instead of being held up by them.

Where is my creative fire asking to be unleashed?

Crown Activation – “When your crown activates, it’s drawing a lighter, more playful energy to move through you. What heaviness can you let go of to let this new playfulness in?… Right now it’s time to play.”

Play and playfulness are important aspects in igniting your creative energy. Play inspires you and puts others at ease, all at the same time, allowing inspiring moments to flow more smoothly both within you and along your path.

How am I being invited to act on inspiration now?

Throat Release atop Trust the Call – “Often we are taught to hold things in and solve them by ourselves, but this is rarely the best way for the body to process its feelings. Let it out. You deserve to be heard…“

Make sure that you are listening to your intuition and speaking up when you need to rather than holding back when it comes to something that if not said could end up festering within you.

Sometimes communication with others is all about timing. Make sure that you’re listening to your intuition and not ignoring those moments of opportunity to garner the ear and understanding of others when they are presented to you.

Other elements included in this reading:
Fuchsia Flowers for Stability in the Face of External Disruption
Foraged Wood Fern for Exorcising Negative Influences
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: INTUITIVE WHISPERS ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I’ve been playing my “Dreamy Kisses” playlist today, which I usually only listen to when soaking in the tub, in order to save the more mellow sounds and help ease my anxiety a bit.