#discordtarotholicsjun2022

Play On… Rain Clouds Be Damned

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

The Real Rosie the Riveters of WWII TarotToday’s draw is the Nine of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of solitary satisfaction, a job well done, self-sufficiency, abundance, and success at work or in finance.

Here in this card’s imagery I see themes to do with self-sufficiency and pride in a job well done. There’s focus and control in the woman’s hands and gaze as she works, supporting a clear theme in these areas that carries over into my own life and the pride I take in my own work.

Yes. Hiccups happen.  I had a few of them this weekend, in fact.  All of which were detrimental to my business and out of my control.  And yet, today’s card is a reminder that even when hurdles and obstacles stand in your way, you need to make sure to acknowledge and appreciate how far you’ve come and what you’ve learned along the way. Your successes and accomplishments matter and shouldn’t be disregarded just because life decides cast some storm clouds your way.

DECK USED:  THE REAL ROSIE THE RIVETERS OF WWII TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJun2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic for June 12th: Do Spread #2
Question: Let’s pare down my focus to what really needs my attention at this time.

Audubon & Animal Bones Postcard Set and Abstract Art TarotStop worrying about all the piddly ass little things (too many scattered butterflies), and instead focus on who you want to become (Judgement / Social Justice and how the flames in this card correspond to the central one of butterflies through color in the anchor card). It’s time to seize control and get yourself back on track in this area (Emperor).

In the echo of shape and theme between the balloons in the Queen of Brushes and the anchor card there is indication that this doesn’t have to be a heavy process. There’s nothing studious or particularly hard about it, you just need to welcome back in that nonconformity within your soul (burning flag and spray painted anarchy sign), and let it flourish and stretch its wings (back to the copious amounts of butterflies in the anchor card).

DECK USED: AUDUBON & ANIMAL BONE POSTCARD SET AND ABSTRACT ART TAROT

The #STCTarotChallenge Statements of Power Prompt
Questions for June 12th

The Real Rosie the Riveters of WWII TarotI am grateful for…

The Magician and The Tower – …my ability to take the chaotically destructive moments in my life and turn them into learning experiences that then benefit me in some way in the future.

This ability to seek out and gather the boon from negative experiences helps me turn the negative experiences in my life around into something positive. It doesn’t destroy the negative, but gives a different aspect and a way to appreciate that the experience was necessary for me to become who I am and be where I am in life.

And this helps…

King of Pentacles and Nine of Cups – … me to not just stay on top of my responsibilities, but also assist others along the way, all while remaining contented and happy with my lot in life in general.

DECK USED: THE REAL ROSIE THE RIVETERS OF WWII TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Ugh.  Well, I tried to advocate for myself with Etsy about something they did in my account while I was locked out.  It didn’t go to well, but at least I tried.  I think my self kindness, though, was in finally just letting it go after the customer service chat was over instead of continuing to stew over it.

Let It Shine

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Crystal Tarot - The FoolToday’s draw is the Fool card, which is traditionally a representation of naïveté, foolishness, beginnings, enthusiasm, innocence, and seeing the world through “rose colored glasses”.

I love the array of colors in this card and how they flow with each other in a vibrant dance of joy reflected in the smile on the face of the figure in the card.  There’s a great deal of joy here.  Excitement blended with calm cool tones.

My cards often remind me to instill more joy into my life, and I see this encouragement here in this card in the dance of bright colors among the cool, calm shades of blues and greens.

Today’s card is a reminder to let yourself shine brightly, no matter where you are or what you’re doing.  There is a light inside you eager to get out.  Let it shine.

DECK USED:  CRYSTAL TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for June 6th thru 8th

Mystic Goddess Sigil Tarot and Animal Dreaming OracleHow can I improve my time spent?

Hanged Man and Hawk – The world, and those that watch over you from beyond it, are willing to share their wisdom with you. You only have to be open to their take on things. Instead of looking inward, seek out their guidance in this area.

What are my money challenges?

Hermit atop Two of Earth, Bustard – The juggling of wants with needs when those wants feel like self-care. And… a bit too much confidence in your ability to dig yourself out of the messes you sometimes make.

How are my goals progressing?

Five of Earth and Frogmouth – Not as well as I’d like, regardless of the fact I don’t want to admit it to others. I would much rather keep my scarcity issues (whether real or imagined) to myself.

DECK USED: ANIMAL DREAMING ORACLE AND MYSTIC GODDESS SIGILS TAROT

The #STCTarotChallenge Statements of Power Prompt
Questions for June 11th

Crystal TarotI will continue to…

Six of Coins and Four of Swords – … take a rest from being too generous when I can’t afford it.  Gideon says that I often give too much of myself to others, and in being generous in this way, I overtax myself.  Being ill this past week has helped me in remembering to focus on my own wellness first.

I will do this by…

Two of Pentacles and The Moon – …being more responsible in those areas of my life where uncertainty and imbalance lingers. I need to look  at these areas of my life with stark honesty and shine a light on the lurking parts that I don’t really want to deal with but could be detrimental to me if I don’t. (ie: bad habits)

DECK USED: CRYSTAL TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I got to play with Gideon a bit for the first time in what feels like ages.

Home is Best

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Cat Tarot - Four of WandsToday’s draw is the Four of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of home coming, celebration, and the comforts of hearth and home.

When a cat shows their belly, they are essentially telling you that they trust you or are so confident in where they are that they perceive no danger at all. It is the most vulnerable part of their body, and to expose it in such a way is a huge indication that they are not just comfortable with you and their surroundings, but consider themselves to be in a “safe harbor” of sorts.

Today’s card is an encouragement to enjoy home as much as you can… and I am.  I’m so very sick, and I’m completely staying home and taking the day off, burrowing into my bed and alternating NyQuil with chicken noodle soup.  Fuck the rest, home is best.

DECK USED:  CAT TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJun2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions for June 6th and 7th

Affirmations of the Fairy Cats Oracle and Терапия СчастьемAbout happiness…

Top Row – Have fun and approach life with childlike wonder. When you enjoy all that you can in life, you will find that over time your life will be so filled with joy, and that other’s judgments and opinions won’t matter as much anymore.

About coziness…

Bottom Row – There’s something to be for enjoying the small things in life, and not letting other’s nefarious ways bring you down. When you mind your own business life can be much less harrowing and far more enjoyable.

DECK USED: AFFIRMATIONS OF THE FAIRY CATS AND ТЕРАПИЯ СЧАСТЬЕМ

The #STCTarotChallenge Statements of Power Prompt
Questions for June 6th

Cat TarotI have accepted this.

Ace of Pentacles and Ace of Swords – Self-care is necessary. Skipping your vitamins and not taking care of yourself in all of those small ways that add up over time can lead to a whole new type of misery. Better to tolerate the little nibble-size pieces of misery now as you are doing the things you don’t really want to do, than biting off a whole big chunk of misery at once like you have right now.

And now I…

Ace of Cups and Four of Pentacles – …am newly dedicated to making sure that I am taking care of myself and my needs (emotional, physical, and otherwise), so that I have a strong foundation beneath my feet to help me keep those larger bites of misery at bay.

Take Away: Not taking your vitamins for a whole week was a bad fucking idea and you’re paying the consequences for it now. Learn from this experience so that you won’t have to repeat it again later.

DECK USED: CAT TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

NyQuil is my friend. So is sleep.

Asking For Help

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Today’s meditation was done in the bathtub to the soothing tunes of Ms Ebba Forsberg’s Been There album (which I believe is her absolute best piece of work to date with the addition of the song “Real Slow” on the Falling Folding Flipping Feeling album).

Tarot Balbi Argentinian EditionToday’s draw is the Five of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of tests, trials, struggles, and setbacks in the area of one’s finances, resources, health, home, work, or manifestations. This often translates into themes that have to do with scarcity and Times when one needs to seek out help from others instead of suffering through alone.

In this card, the coins look like flowers, and the plants appear to be supporting them.  This speaks to me of that need to seek out help when you need it instead of forcing yourself to suffer on your own or insisting you can handle it yourself.

I’m very guilty of this stubborn insistence.  It’s not pride so much as history that has taught me this is the way it should be, and it is a habit I am actively working on breaking.   Today’s card is a reminder of this journey, and the need to seek out help when you need it. No garden flourishes without a little help from not just the gardener, but also the rain and sun.

DECK USED:  TAROT BALBI ARGENTINIAN EDITION

#DiscordTarotholicsJun2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic for June 5th: Do Spread #1

Aunt Lily's Tarot and Spirit of the Wheel OracleHow is the rise of summer energies manifesting in my life?

Seven of Swords and West – Time is getting away from you. You’re doing well and resting and are enjoying it. And, that recuperation is needed. But not so much that you miss out getting on top of the things you want to get done this summer. If you don’t start moving soon and get that creative spark motivated, time is going to get away from you right up into the fall and the beginning of the holiday season.

How can I harness these summer energies for my purpose?

The Chariot and Growth – Seize the day and get going.

Where would I be best served in directing these energies throughout the summer months?

Page of Pentacles and South – Sometimes having to be an adult sucks, but it’s a necessary part of life. It’s time to re-introduce more “adulthood” into your life and motivation, instead of avoiding the projects that need done.

DECK USED: SPIRIT OF THE WHEEL ORACLE AND AUNT LILY’S TAROT

The #STCTarotChallenge Statements of Power Prompt
Questions for June 5th

Tarot Balbi Argentinian EditionI am strong enough to…

Knight of Pentacles and Page of Wands – …lend my passion and drive to new things at a less breakneck pace than I’m used to. Not everything has to be a rush, and a little restraint would be a good (and healthy) thing.

So I can…

Queen of Swords and Two of Swords – …make better decisions based on my experience and logic instead of just “winging it”. Not that “winging it” doesn’t turn out okay, but it’s a whole lot more stress than if you take your time and do things at a more manageable pace.

DECK USED: TAROT BALBI ARGENTINIAN EDITION

Daily Self Kindness

I soaked in the tub today. It was so nice I didn’t want to get out.

Momentum

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IMG_E1152Today’s meditation was just under ten minutes long, and was one of the Daily Calm sessions from the Calm app. The topic of today’s meditation was about vulnerability, and how when we share our vulnerability with others instead of trying to hide it, doing so helps us in deepening our relationships with those people in our lives.

The meditation encouraged being more honest with our feelings when communicating with others, even in simple ways such as speaking of how we are truly doing when someone asks how we are, instead of just brushing off the question with an offhand “I’m fine” or “I’m good”.

Numinous Tarot - Dreamer of Candles - Page of WandsToday’s draw is the Dreamer of Candles (Page of Wands), which is traditionally a representation of a receptive omega energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s drive, willpower, passions, enthusiasm, motivation, and inspiration. This theme often translates into starting out on a new passion project, apprenticeship in snares one is enthusiastic about, or (re)exploring something that inspires us.

You are always willing to start new things and you constantly have many projects on the go.  Use that enthusiasm that lights up your space to draw in others. Although you are absolutely a self-starter, projects go faster when you have extra hands and hearts to help bring them to the finish line.

DECK USED:  THE NUMINOUS TAROT 2ND EDITION

Mr Lionhart’s #TheJuneTarot Spark of Magic Prompt
Questions for June 4th thru 6th

Merry Day Tarot and Les SemuesesHow does the end of Mercury Rx tie in with my June magic?

Four of Swords and l’Interdépendante – The end of Mercury Rx will help you to see how work and rest are not independent concepts, but rather they are dependent upon each other for either to be of quality.

What does Saturn want to teach me during Saturn Rx?

Three of Cups and La Gérante – Saturn Rx would liek to teach you that together time with others usually requires someone to take charge in some way, and usually that’s you. This is what makes everything (and everyone) work so well together, so don’t be shy about enjoying it. The others enjoy it too.

How, or where, should I begin to spark my magic?

Three of Wands atop Unicorn (Page of Wands), Le Souffle de l’Évitement – Do it now. Don’t shy away from it. There is no need to avoid or wait. Instead open yourself up and move forward into it now.

DECK USED: LES SEMUESES AND MERRYDAY TAROT COLOR EDITION

The #STCTarotChallenge Statements of Power Prompt
Questions for June 4th

Numinous TarotI can be more flexible with…

…when I bear down into single minded focus (Eight of Bells / Swords) on my work (Eight of Tomes / Pentacles).

So that I…

…will have more time for myself (The Hermit), for rest and recovery (Four of Bells / Swords), and for my spiritual practice (The Diviner / High Priestess).

Take Away: Too often I get caught up in the business and my work to the point where everything else fades away, the world and (seemingly) time itself disappearing. Although this allows me a great deal of focus to get things done, it also means that I am ignoring my own needs and the other aspects of my life that need attention while I pour my focus into this one thing. For a more balanced life, it would be better to be more flexible with when I go into this hyper-vigilant work mindset, and how long I stay there, so that I can have it more self-nurturing and well rounded life as a whole.

DECK USED: THE NUMINOUS TAROT 2ND EDITION

Daily Self Kindness

I had cheesy nacho chips for  a snack earlier today (and I even remembered to take an antacid first).  I haven’t had them in a really long time and they were very good.  I also finished pulling decks for the month.

Lingering Near Shore

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Beautiful Korea Tarot - Six of SwordsToday’s draw is the Six of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of moving on, leaving behind difficulty for something better, and letting go.

Unlike the Eight of Cups, which has a similar theme, but with an emotional aspect involved, in the Swords suit, this theme is about strategy and logic. It’s about finding a better path for who you are and what you want, and leaving behind struggle and hardship in the process.

Today’s card is an encouragement to get going on changing the things I need to change in my life. It’s June now, and the projects I had planned for the spring and summer are all still in the beginning stages. It’s time to move into what’s to come instead of lingering near the shore I came from.

DECK USED:  BEAUTIFUL KOREA TAROT

The #STCTarotChallenge Statements of Power Prompt
Questions for June 2nd and 3rd

Okami Tarot and Flower Message Oracle 1 & 2I will allow myself to…

Wheel of Fortune and Primrose – …more smoothly bend under the ups and downs of life. Resistance is not serving, and thus it would be better to find a way to go with the flow instead.

By…

The Hierophant atop Ace of Wands, Mulan Magnolia – … learning to accept what I cannot change. Fighting against the changes that come with those ups and downs does no one any good.

I have the power to…

The Fool, Plum Blossom atop Wish – …let my inner child have more space to breathe and experience things.

Because…

Seven of Cups and Camellia – …kindness, including self-kindness, is a choice. If I want to instill more fun and carefree play into my life, I can do so… and it will be very good for me if I do.  I just have to make the choice.

DECK USED: OKAMI TAROT AND FLOWER MESSAGE ORACLE 1 & 2

Mr Lionhart’s #TheJuneTarot Spark of Magic Prompt
Bonus: Do the Seek Light Tarot Spread

Seek Light Tarot Spread with the Beautiful Korea Tarot

What steps could I take toward improving myself, my life or something I struggle with?

Stop ignoring the problem (Eight of Swords Rx), and fight (Five of Swords) to get yourself back on track (The World).

This is about stagnancy, and the fact that I’m dawdling on the edge of depression’s pit instead of continuing to grapple, scramble, and fight my way free of it entirely.

In what area should I be kinder to myself, focus on the good, or treat myself better?

The Sun and Ace of Swords – You’re allowed to have fun, and you need to start looking at play time as a good thing instead of a waste of time.

What personal traits, or strengths, can help me attract the good I want {to manifest} for myself?

Knight of Rods atop Eight of Pentacles – You are skilled and passionate about your work. Use that to your advantage. I love your strengths in this area to lift you up and your passion to provide you with extra drive and motivation.

DECK USED: BEAUTIFUL KOREA TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I stopped pulling decks today when my back started to hurt instead of pushing myself to keep going.  I can get the rest of them tomorrow.