#DiscordTarotholicsMar2022

The Offer… Motives MIA

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

50 Extraordinary Dragons OracleToday’s draw is an oracle card, which does not hold a traditional meaning as tarot would. The card drawn is the Poison Dart Dragons card, which says “Dangerous beauty! A pretty or charming surface may hide something toxic.”

This is about the offer that my mother made recently, and how uncomfortable I have been feeling about it. Generous or not, it just… doesn’t feel right. It’s presented as kindness and concern for her son, and this is something I have always craved from her.

But the fact is, I need to remember who she really is and that this offer is not going to be without a huge amount of strings attached.  Today’s card is a reminder of this, and to make sure that I follow my intuition and instincts in this matter.

DECK USED:  50 EXTRAORDINARY DRAGONS ORACLE

Mr Lionharts’ #TheMarchTarot Animal Guide Challenge Prompt
Questions for March 25th thru 27th

Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Deck - RaccoonMarch Animal Guide – Raccoon – Teamwork and finding healthy balance between independence and community, goal-oriented, ingenuity, industriousness, cleanliness, curiosity, adaptability, and equality.

In the Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Deck, the Raccoon is represented by the element of earth, and its qualities include creativity with a focus on talent, tenacity, and skillfulness with one’s preferred creative tools. There is also a concern that when one feels the need to wear one’s public “masks” that it can stunt the creativity one possesses and cause issues with self-image and obtaining success in their endeavors.

50 Extraordinary Dragons OracleWhat was your experience of this journey with me?

Salt Water Wyvern and Hulk Drake – It was difficult for you to keep your focused on the theme of the Raccoon Spirit, but it was possible to guide you into seeing things from a different perspective even with these hurdles in the way.

What is your impression of me now?

Young Forest Guardian – You are full of hidden potential, and far more cuddly than anticipated. It takes you a bit of effort to open up and explore when you’ve been struggling with depression as you have, and yet you still find ways to communicate your creativity and stay open to the world around you.

Has it changed in any way?

Porcupine Puffer Drake – At first, you seemed unwilling to connect and wanted to hold everything and everyone at a distance. Depression is a really difficult thing to struggle with and it’s understandable that, in the midst of that, you would not come off as particularly approachable.

What would you pass on to me before we part ways {for now}?

Two-Headed Ink Gremlin and Atlantic Wolffish Hydra – Remember as you move forward with the projects and endeavors you’ve set yourself to this spring and summer that to get organized, chaos comes before order. You have to make a mess in order to truly organize anything properly. Have a bit of fun with the mess of it all and don’t be afraid of the chaos, for what comes after is worth it.

DECK USED: 50 EXTRAORDINARY DRAGONS ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I pulled half of April’s decks today.  I wasn’t going to do it until Wednesday, but I decided to break it up into smaller bite sized pieces instead.

Honey and Vinegar

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Tempest Tarot DeckToday’s draw is the Knight of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of an active and projective beta energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s emotions, relationships, creativity, and intuition. This often translates into themes concerning someone who knows what they want and are eager and ready to go forth and go after it, being socially approachable, and those with charming personalities that are abundant in curiosity and imagination.

With a friendly face and an offer of ale, the sailor in today’s card is out to make friends, and taking an active role in doing just that.

Today’s card is a reminder that honey draws more bees than vinegar. Don’t let your cranky feelings or upset stomach sour your disposition and thus your relationships with others.

DECK USED:  TEMPEST TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for March 25th and 26th

Exquisite Familiars OracleWhat does it feel like to know something for sure?

Oceanum avem – It is the same as that absolute certainty and rightness that you feel when you are being yourself, and displaying your true colors and greatest skills.

That rightness is something familiar and there is no uncertainty there, only the comfort of the familiarity in what makes you unique.  That same feeling is there within you when you truly know something for certain.

How can I enhance my intuition through my dreams?

Flamma geodia – Remember that your dreams are unique and are yours to do with as you wish.  No one can interpret them better than you, for you know yourself best. If you give yourself the permission to explore these dreams, you can not just enhance your intuition, but allow that growth to move on a path that is uniquely individual to you.

DECK USED: EXQUISITE FAMILIARS ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsMar2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions for March 24th and 25th

Tempest Tarot DeckWhat area of my life is requiring too much sacrifice?

King of Wands and Nine of Wands – Stop trying to protect and sustain everything all on your own.  You have people around you that are open to stepping in and helping you as much or as little as you want, even in things like safety, protection, and making choices that will both foster growth as well as keep everything from being knocked off course.

What would be a better option or path?

Knight of Swords, Queen of Swords atop Nine of Cups – Foster the dreams of yourself and others by using all that is at your disposal to to charge forward and accomplish your goals. Sometimes, “all that is at your disposal” is not just about tools and ingenuity, but about the people involved that are willing to join you on the journey and carry some of the weight along the way.

DECK USED: TEMPEST TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Time with Gideon was the highlight of my day today.

Have a Care What You Invest In

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TIMG_9082oday’s meditation was just over eleven minutes long, and I cannot remember a single thing about it other than that the voice was soothing and quiet, and the background music was comforting. Still, it was a nice session, and I performed my piriformis stretching during the process.

I’m trying to get more on a regular schedule for this, but it’s been a bit touch and go so far.  I’ll keep trying, though.  Some is at least better than none.

Real Talk TarotToday’s draw is the World card, which is traditionally a representation of completion of a journey, accomplishment, moving on from a long journey and on to something new, and harmonious fulfillment.

Here in the imagery of this particular card, what I see more strongly than anything is harmony.  Community, and harmony.   Because of the element of community, it brings me to thoughts of where we want to go as a society.  The societal harmony that many strive for, and how far we are from finding it… even though it feels like the world -is- trying.

In this imagery, I see what I long for.  Connection and community that encompasses the world.  Harmony between countries and races and creeds.  And yet, I am so often disappointed when I hope for this exact thing and then am confronted with closed minded people and horrible judgements and actions.

I am disappointed again and again lately, especially when I see or hear the news.

Today’s card is a reminder to look toward what I personally can do, instead of paying so much attention to the world stage that I find myself closing myself off, seeing that disappointment in everywhere and everything.

DECK USED:  REAL TALK TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsMar2022 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for March 23rd: Is happiness an inherent desire or is it learned behavior?

Giri Game CardsReading Summary: It is natural and inherent to desire happiness (Chicken). But what is learned is how we define happiness (Summer and School).

Take Away: Everyone’s definition of happiness is different, and it is this definition that is learned through experience and through the examples of others.

The desire for happiness, though?  That is natural.  It’s a part of being human… of being mortal. We all long for happiness, and not just humans, but animals as well.  We seek it out.

DECK USED: GIRI GAME CARDS

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Question for March 23rd and 24th

Real Talk TarotHow can I better use my senses to tune into my intuition?

Four of Swords and King of Pentacles – When you are grounded and well rested, your intuition speaks louder.

It already speaks through your senses and you are very adept at interpreting them, but when you aren’t rested and grounded, you are more apt to miss the signals or misinterpret what they are trying to say.

How can more easily I move through my intuitive blocks?

Six of Pentacles atop Six of Wands – Don’t allow your desire to please others distract you from where you need to be focusing.

DECK USED: REAL TALK TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I’m playing a bit of catch up and have no idea what self kindness I might have done for myself on this day.

Perfect Moments

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Today’s meditation was skipped (again).

The Sacred Forest OracleToday’s draw is the Wood Nymph. As this is not a tarot card, there is no traditional meaning for today’s card of the day. when we look at the guidebook for the deck, this card is a representation of the nurturing energy that beauty can hold four our inner spirit, and the importance of seeking out and opening up to the beauty in all things and all people, including ourselves.

I feel like the imagery in this card is saying “don’t wait for that perfect moment”.  The water, the moon, the beautiful trees and lovely women basking in this moment?  It’s too perfect.  How often do we really ever fall upon a perfect moment in time for something to happen or to experience joy and enjoyment.

The message in today’s card is about not waiting.  Don’t wait for the time to be right, experience enjoyment now.  Right now.  Perfect moments are not about timing, but about our investment in the joys that life has to offer us in every moment.

DECK USED:  THE SACRED FOREST ORACLE

Mr Lionharts’ #TheMarchTarot Animal Guide Challenge Prompt
Questions for March 22nd thru 24th

Raccoon Card from the Power Animal OracleMarch Animal Guide – Raccoon – Teamwork and finding healthy balance between independence and community, goal-oriented, ingenuity, industriousness, cleanliness, curiosity, adaptability, and equality.

The Raccoon card from the Power Animal Oracle references the resourcefulness of the raccoon’s spirit, and reminds us that we have “all the resources you need”.

The Sacred Forest OracleSomething you sense or feel that might help me currently?

Hummingbird Spirit and Bluebell Fairy – Invite more joy into your life by reestablishing a gratitude practice. This is something that you haven’t done in some time, and used to do on a regular basis.  It’s time to return to it.

Show me where I should follow my instincts or intuition {more}?

Enchanted Fern Grotto and Maple Spirit – Keep in mind that not everyone needs your help and support, even when they might be signaling that they do. Lean into your intuition and instincts to help guide you on those with whom you spend your energy on, and those you don’t.

How can I strengthen my intuition or {animal} instinct?

Owl Spirit and Storm Spirit – It is important to center yourself into these core inner sources of wisdom when chaos reigns. Reach within and connect, instead of allowing yourself to focus so hard on the instinct habit to duck and cover.

DECK USED: THE SACRED FOREST ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I had time with Gideon tonight.  It was a hard day and I wasn’t particularly kind to my body, but some time with Gideon in the evening has really helped me in feeling better.

Let’s Do It Right the First Time

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Fantôme TarotToday’s draw is the Ace of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of the seed of new beginnings in the area of one’s intellect, education, ambitions, thoughts, and communication. This often translates into themes that have to do with new ideas and interests, new contacts or ways to communicate with others, or new interests or educational pursuits.

Tomorrow, I want to get some organization done for the transition process going on in my home.  It means I need to sit down and think through what I want to do.  I had a new idea for how to store some of my supplies for my business, which in turn will give me more room in the other room, and thus help me in getting things moved around in the living room.

Today’s card is an encouragement to look closely at this new idea.  Write it down and look it over. Piece it together and strategize the hell out of it, but make sure to leave room for adaptation and adjustments… just in case.  It’s new after all, so there’s sure to be a need for some wiggle room as well.

DECK USED:  FANTÔME TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Question for March 21st: What do I need to know about my intuitive abilities?

Opal OracleReading Summary: There is a lot still to learn (Mystery), but you have to take your time (Timing). If you continue to nurture it, over time it will grow just like a seed within the soil (Nurture).

Take Away: These cards are a reminder that I have not peaked, and am far from ever reaching a peak in this area.  There is a great deal of growth yet to be had.  In order to tap into that growth, you need patience and a willingness to put yourself and these pursuits first over time.  In doing this you will give yourself what you need to expand upon the strength and reach of your intuition.

DECK USED: OPAL ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsMar2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions for March 19th and 21st

Fantôme TarotHow am I doing emotionally at this time?

Ten of Swords and Five of Pentacles – You are at the bottom of depression’s pit. It’s painful and triggering (scarcity issues), but remember that the only way forward from here is up.

Look up, and start climbing.

How can I improve on where I am emotionally in the week ahead?

Ace of Pentacles Rx and Nine of Swords – Don’t put any more on your plate right now, you’ve already got enough to deal with in just dealing with your mental health and with those things you’ve already got going.  New projects need to be set aside for later.

DECK USED: FANTÔME TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I’m trying to be kinder to my body today. After a trip to the chiropractor to get my rib back into alignment, there’s a lot of ice packs and heat packs needed to get things calmed down and hopefully ease off some of the pain.

Plotting the Course

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Superlunaris TarotToday’s draw is the Two of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of planning and the choices come with mapping one’s path forward, looking ahead, plotting a course, and progress.

Like the girl in this card’s imagery that takes a moment to sit on the rock and plot her course, this card’s appearance is a reminder that forward movement goes a lot more smoothly when you have a plan in place.

There’s always going to be lots of different ways to get where you want to go, but to help things go more smoothly, it’s good to take a moment and look ahead, decide on a plan, and then act.

Today’s card is a reminder that the planning stage is important, and that in the projects and endeavors you invest in, a bit of extra planning is never a  bad thing… neither is checking in on that plan in the middle of the journey just to make sure you’re on track and don’t need to make any adaptations or adjustments.

DECK USED:  SUPERLUNARIS TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for March 19th and 20th

Cosmic Guidance OracleHow can I further enhance my intuitive abilities?

Manifestation atop Happy Endings – What you focus your attention on is what will manifest into reality. Focus on moving in the direction of what will make you happiest, and your intuition will be a part of that journey, thriving and growing along the way.

How does my intuition speak most strongly to me?

Let Go and The Sun – When you can relax and let go of control is when your intuition speaks most strongly to you. This is why when you are tense, under duress, or otherwise struggling, your intuition speaks in a barely audible whisper and you have to strain to hear it.

DECK USED: COSMIC GUIDANCE ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsMar2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic for March 20th: Do the Ostara Spread

Ostara Spread with the Superlunaris Tarot

Tulips: Where do I need to practice forgiveness to foster stronger loyalty?

Justice – Let the scales of balance do their job instead of trying to mete out punishment on your own. All of life requires balance, and throughout life the scales of balance tip one way then the other in an effort to find that perfect medium. There’s no need to step in and push the scales the other way with your hand, as they will do so on their own if given a chance.

Robin: How can I give myself more compassion and patience?

The Sun – Through optimism, positivity, and allowing yourself to experience fun and joy, you are able to give the roots of compassion and patience in your life and for yourself the nutrients that are  needed to grow.

Rose Quartz: How can I be more open to offering unconditional love to others?

The Magician – Everything you need to accomplish this is already within you. You only need to open up your heart and allow that love to flow more freely. Just make sure you are being wise about the application, as although everyone may be deserving of love, not everyone is deserving of your trust.

Rabbit: How can I encourage more abundance in my life this spring?

Five of Cups – Don’t focus so much on the bad that you turn away from the boon. This is another area where focusing on the optimism and positivity mentioned above will serve you well.  Abundance doesn’t lie within what you have, but upon what you choose to focus on.  Are you focusing on what you don’t have?  Or all that’s good that you do have already?

Aquamarine: What do I need to help me stay calm and courageous in the face of adversity?

Nine of Swords – The awareness that your worries and anxieties are not based in reality, but rather a tactic of your negative inner narrative, and thus not just useless, but harmful to you.

Butterfly: What sort of transformation is waiting for me the spring?

Ten of Cups – With the spring comes an opportunity to climb yourself out of that dark pit and look up.

Clover: Where in life will luck play into protecting me from potential harm?

Wheel of Fortune – Luck likes to step in for you whenever life becomes unpredictable. This falls back to the earlier Nine of Swords in this reading, and remembering that your negative inner narrative is not there to help you when it’s whispering words of anxiety and worry in your ear. Remember that there is luck to be had when you need it, you have only to have faith that it’ll be there for you.

DECK USED: SUPERLUNARIS TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I’m currently playing catch up and… I can’t remember Sunday so I have no idea what self kindness I might have done.