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Unseen Machinations

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

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The Unveiled Tarot - Eight of SwordsToday’s draw is the Eight of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of willful ignorance, self imposed struggle or restraint, self limiting beliefs, negative inner narratives, self pity, and victimized mentality.

I am a big fan of this card. It reminds me of the whole operation room thing where they keep you awake (if numbed out of your gourd) while they work on you.

This card is a reminder that there are things going on that you can’t see.  That doesn’t mean you need to worry about them, but rather to let go and -not- worry about them.  It means that sometimes you have to let go and let things develop on their own without your meddling fingers in the mix, trusting that there are other fingers taking up the slack and guiding things to their rightful end even without you’re help. The surgeon during the operation doesn’t need your assistance, and sometimes? Neither does the universe.

This can be really difficult, especially for anyone with control issues like myself. That’s why we need these reminders, right?

DECK USED:  THE UNVEILED TAROT

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Prompt for March 20 : Do the Spring Equinox Spread

Spring Equinox Oracle Reading with the Ceccoli Oracle

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

Motivation – Sometimes when things fall apart, you need to look at the motivation behind what’s going on rather than just paying attention to the easily observed actions of others. When you see their motivation, it can be at times easier to forgive those things that you would otherwise hold a grudge on.

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

Plenty – A mentality of scarcity makes you punish yourself too much and far too hard. Take stock of what you have and be happy with it, rather than always pushing for more. Remember how fortunate you truly are and how much you actually have.

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

Passivity – Remember that you need other people in your life. You can’t do everything yourself and shouldn’t have to. Your discomfort with other people and your own vulnerabilities makes you want to put up shields and distance yourself, but when you’re feeling that urge you need to focus on softening and allow them in instead.

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

Vigilance – Stay aware and watchful of what’s going on around you. When you close your eyes and try to ignore your surroundings, it doesn’t just allow you to ignore the thing that’s bugging you, but also disorients you to everything else around you as well.

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

Retreat – When things go unexpectedly, you will be given the opportunity to learn how to retreat gracefully, rather than in the grips of panic mode. Allow yourself to retreat instead of trying to stand strong or reacting without thought.

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

Lamentation – Don’t let your worries over what might happen make you regret holding back. The “what ifs” are a product of your imagination, not reality, and holding back only leaves room for regrets later on.

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

Advice – Take uninvited advice from others into consideration this spring. You may not have welcomed them or their words into your life, but they may just have a point that you’re otherwise missing if you don’t listen.

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

DECK USED: CECCOLI ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

This is a catch up post, and I’m not entirely sure what the self kindness was for this day.

Start Now

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Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was one of the #DailyCalm sessions from the @Calm app. The topic of today’s session was about self-care. Specifically, how when we connect more strongly with our own needs, taking good care of our physical bodies, this in turn allows us to connect more strongly with others as well.

This is because in order to connect with others, and specially to do so in a supportive role, we first have to support our own health and well being.  If we do not keep up our own health and strength, we are far less effected as a support for others. We break down easier and faster, we struggle more.

Only when we respect our own body’s needs does our body then allow us to extend ourselves in a strong and healthy way to also help or support others.

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Westwood Tarot - Eight of WandsToday’s draw is the Eight of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of action, speed, alacrity, fast paced events or change, or having a target goal in your sights that you are charging towards.

This card today, when taken in relation to the meditation session done this morning, is essentially saying “hey! put your focus here because this is for you! get on it!”

In other words, today I am being called out on not taking as good care of myself as I should… and the card is asking us to reflect on how we can care for ourselves better. What can we do now that can support our health and well-being?

Not only is this card asking us to reflect on this topic, though.  It is telling us to get moving on it.  Act, rather than simply think about it.  Touch grass if you need to touch grass. Go cloud watching if you need to cloud watch.  Stretch and move if you need to stretch and move.  Give yourself what you need to be healthy and strong. Stop procrastinating about it.

DECK USED:  THE WESTWOOD TAROT

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Prompt for March 16 : Do Spread 3

Oracle Reading with the Dragon Crystal Channeling Cards by Shingo and Yayoi

What to leave behind along with the winter’s chill.

Garnet – It’s time to set aside your feelings of aloneness. The garnet dragons are the dragons of co-creation. They speak of going after your dreams because when your dreams are accomplished, even though they may seem like selfish goals, make the world a better place as a whole. That means that the universe is on your side in accomplishing your dreams and so is the world around you.  You are never alone and on your own, so stop allowing your inner voice to tell you that you are.

What to take with you into the spring.

Azetulite – Clarity, purpose, and trust are the themes that you need to focus on bringing with you into spring. The Azetulite dragon asks you to trust both that you will get through struggles and come out the other side better for it, as well as in yourself and your path. Within you a better sense of clarity is awakening. Run with it, and don’t let the growing pains involved turn you off course.

What needs exposed to the light and the world this spring.

Sunstone – From the sunstone dragon you are being given a reminder that your strength and passion will get you through obstacles both large and small. Lean into your passions and let them help you burn your way through those things that stand in your way.  That passion within you is powerful. Let it shine.

What needs kept close for further contemplation and meditation.

Azrite – Your mediumship practice is still relatively new. The azrite dragon urges you to be open to listening closely to not just the cards as your familiar and trusted way to communicate, but all of your senses and sensations as well. There is a myriad of ways to communicate that you could be missing by focusing too hard on just one or two. Study and contemplate. No further action is needed at this time.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Wood Fern for Exorcising Negative Influences
Pressed Pansy Flowers for for Hearing the Heart More Clearly
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: DRAGON CRYSTAL CHANNELING CARDS

Daily Self Kindness

I went back to bed for a bit after my morning work was done.

The Yapping Dog

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Today’s meditation was eight minutes long, and was one of the #DailyTrip sessions from the @Calm app. It was a relaxing session that hit on the topic of when you are talking to someone about something, are you actually talking -with- that person, or -at- that person?  Are they really interested? Or are you just making noise?  The concept being that we all get enthusiastic at times when socializing and forget that a conversation is an interaction of two people, not just our own voices making all the noise.

🍵 Tasseomancy Notation:  Let’s play dragons. [image]

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Cardamom Dreams Tarot - Page of SwordsToday’s draw is the Page of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive omega energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s thoughts, intellect, logic, ambitions, and communication. This often translates into themes that have to do with learning new ways to communicate with others, beginning new educational pursuits, exploring new ideas. and seeking to sate one’s curiosity.

When combined with the topic if today’s meditation, it brings up topic of how when we are exploring new ideas, enthusiasm can cause us to become a little over-enthusiastic in our desire to share what we’ve learned with others.

The message in today’s card is a reminder to make sure that in the sharing of those new topics and ideas with others that you aren’t preaching to them, but having an actual discussion where both sides are engaged and participating.  No one likes to be the recipient of all that eager barking where they can’t get a word in edgewise and the speaking party has no interest in hearing anything but their own voice.

DECK USED:  CARDAMOM TAROT

@Lionharts #TheMarchTarot The Power of Now Challenge
Releasing Resistance Prompts for March 9 – 15

Forest Magic OracleI create space for new insights. What perspective is ready for a shift?

Chamomile – Seek out the heavy weight of negativity that is not serving you and work at releasing it. It serves no purpose to hang onto it or let it persist. Especially when clearing it out can allow something better to move into its place that will lift you up and strengthen you, rather than weighing you down and holding you back.

I revisit past experiences with fresh eyes. What wisdom is waiting to be reclaimed?

Lavender – Clarity comes after moments when you have stepped away to temporarily immerse your senses elsewhere. One of the most important parts of making sure that you are regularly getting out in nature for your own brand of shinrin-yoku is that when you come back from these visits, you experience a kind of calm and clarity you’re otherwise not able to access.

I welcome clarity through acceptance. What perspective can help me fully accept where I am right now?

Mistletoe –  Don’t stand so stalwart in your own opinions that you reject even listening to others. Set aside animosity, long-standing conflicts, and the need to be right, and in return it will allow you to better hear what others are saying and be open to finding a path to peace.

I honor the wisdom in slowing down. How can I make space for stillness and insight?

Oak – Stay steadfast in your meditation practice. Consistency is key to not only bolstering your personal strength, but also in finding a healthy and more comfortable balance between creativity and responsibility.

I recognize what no longer aligns. What am I ready to release?

Mint – In a reinforcement of the messages from Chamomile and Mistletoe above, you are being reminded that it is time to let go of old resentments and lingering angst towards others. It’s not that you won’t survive the storm if you don’t, but in not letting go you are stunting your own growth towards better things.

I integrate the lessons of the past. How can I carry forward only what serves me?

Mugwort – Your intuition is your friend. Instead of leading with logic or listening to your emotions, which can often cause you to cling to things better left behind, prioritize listening to your intuition and let it guide you on what to keep and what is to be left behind. The brain and the emotions are louder, but they’re also usually reactionary rather than driven by your best interests.

I move forward with openness and ease. What will naturally unfold when I embrace the path ahead without resistance?

Parsley – Themes to do with intelligence, creativity, and clarity of thought are on the horizon. You can encourage this to naturally unfold by care that your defenses aren’t so reinforced that even the good stuff can’t get through.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Wood Fern for Exorcising Negative Influences
Yellow Aventurine for Confidence
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Desert Rose for Cleansing “The Cracks in One’s Armor”
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: FOREST MAGIC ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

Okay, so it wasn’t a -success- per se, but I tried a new type of tea today in an effort to ease myself out of the rut that I’ve gotten in lately where that’s concerned. I’m grateful it’s only a sample and there’s just one serving left, but it helps open the door back up to a larger variety rather than reaching for the same thing over and over again.

The Comfort of Stagnancy

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Today’s meditation was nine minutes long, and was one of the #DailyTrip sessions in the Calm app. It referred to how we deal with changes and struggles, focusing on how when we are confronted with changes, if we try to fight against it, we may not succeed.  But, if we instead work on adjusting our reactions to these changes, we can keep sailing smoothly even in their midst.

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Asray Tarot - The DevilToday’s draw is the Devil card, which is traditionally often about temptations, addictions, and those small and harmless things in life that can become dangerous or unhealthy for us when we wander into the territory of “too much of a good thing”.

When taken in the context of today’s meditation, the message here speaks of our natural inclination to fight against change and resist it.

It’s human to not like change. Even good change can be a struggle sometimes.  When we try to fight it, though, what we are doing is trying to foster stagnancy in our lives.  Stillness and stagnancy might be healthy in small doses, but it becomes a wound in our lives that festers and turns septic if not dealt with.

The message here is to allow change to happen. Relax into it and work on changing our reactions to it, rather than trying to grip so tightly to what needs to change.  Growth comes through change, and sickness through stagnancy.  Don’t wallow in that stagnancy so long it becomes a sickness. No matter how comfortable it feels, it’s not healthy.

DECK USED:  ASRAY TAROT

@Lionharts #TheMarchTarot The Power of Now Challenge
Awakening Awareness Prompts for March 1 – 8

Sustain Yourself OracleI open myself to the fullness of this moment. What can I personally do to begin strengthening my connection to the now?

Waves – Don’t fight change. It is a losing battle. Work instead on softening yourself to more easily go with the flow.

I recognize presence in the spaces between. In what area of my life do I already experience a deep sense of awareness?

Danger – You are attuned to your surroundings in the moment to ensure that you identify and can react quickly to moments of danger and personal risk.

I expand my perception beyond the obvious. What hidden influence shapes or impacts my experience of enjoying the now?

Darkness – Your intuition has a tendency to reach toward the future in order to guide your next step forward into the darkness of the unknown. This can make being in the present moment a bit more challenging for you.

I focus on what is good for me. What focus can positively affect my journey?

Face to Face – Make sure you are connecting with loved ones. They are there to support you and empower you on your path and in your endeavors.

I move through my day with conscious intention. What can help me move through life with greater ease?

Desert Wind – Use your awareness of your surroundings and your intuition for more than just searching for danger and risk. When you seek the beauty in the world around you, it carves out a new perspective and makes those struggles you are encountering feel a bit easier to contend with.

I actively engage with the world around me. What new path can open up to me when I fully immerse myself in the here and now?

Caterpillar – You allow yourself to better see the beauty in the world around you as well as within yourself when you open yourself up more fully to the present. This allows you to transform how you see the world, and through that transformation, transform yourself into a better version of yourself as well.

I embody the wisdom of the power of now. How can I carry this deeper awareness forward?

Fetus – Remember that this is a new path and you aren’t going to be a pro at it from the start. Instead of berating yourself for mistakes, create a place of acceptance to help nurture this new growth.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Dried Red Maple Leaf for Adaptability and Connection
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration, Clarity, and Determination
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Ammonite for a Sense of Stability During Times of Change
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: SUSTAIN YOURSELF ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

When I and a few others together went to search for those that broke into the garage, I joined up with the cop instead of someone I might not trust as much to help keep me safe if something went awry.

Individuality and Friendships

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Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and one of the #DailyCalm sessions from the Calm app.  Although I listened to the session today, I really can’t remember what it was about.  The Thomas Moore quote used for the session’s graphic, though, really resonates with me.

I feel that there is  systemic lack of humility in the world these days.  Everyone is so stuck on showing how proud they are, how important they are, and how much better they are from everyone else.

I think it shows strength and bravery to show that you aren’t perfect, and when I see this quote, that’s where my mind goes.  It feels like a reminder that it’s okay to be vulnerable.  It’s okay to be human, have flaws, and accept that you’re not perfect.  It might not feel that way when everyone else is walking around with their chests puffed out and arrogance, pride, and entitlement on display.

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Tarot Initiatique - Three of CupsToday’s draw is the Three of Cups.

In furthering the theme mentioned above in relation to the Thomas Moore quote, today’s card is a reminder that even when you are with like minded souls it’s okay to be unique.

Setting yourself apart doesn’t mean you don’t still mesh well with them.  Nor does it mean that you put yourself as better than them.  It simply means that you appreciate the uniqueness in each individual, and aren’t trying to close yourself after those around you nor be the “better version” of them.

Instead, it means you accept your differences, including your vulnerabilities and weaknesses… and so do they.  If they don’t, then they’re not really friends, are they?

DECK USED:  TAROT INITIATIQUE

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Prompt for March 2 : Do Spread 1

Tarot del Bosque Andino - Ace of Wands, Six of Pentacles, The World, The Empress

What do I need to let go of to ease my mind?

Ace of Wands – Stop worrying so much about new ideas and new projects right now.  If you have something new you want to try, write it down to explore later rather than feeling like you have to dive in to every single new inspiration right here in the moment.

What do I need to let go of to lighten my heart?

The World Rx atop Six of Pentacles – Let go of the idea that you are a failure just because you didn’t finish something as you’d planned or it’s taking longer than anticipated.  Instead of beating yourself up about it, try directing a bit more kindness and generosity toward yourself.

What do I need to let go of to free my creative spark?

The Empress – Let go of the thought that creativity and self care are not compatible.  For you, sometimes self care means letting yourself cut loose and just do something creative and fun for a while.  That creative spark needs a little fresh air to breathe, not to be stifled for the self care “chores” you ensure that you do each day for your health and well-being.

Other elements included in this reading:
Sigil: Sustainable Healthy Energy
Foraged Silver Maple Key for Bouncing Back to Thrive
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration, Clarity, and Determination
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: TAROT DEL BOSQUE ANDINO

In Defense of Imagination

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Today’s meditation was seven minutes long, and was one of the #DailyTrip sessions from the Calm app. It spoke on the importance of being in the moment, and that when we are meditating, that involves taking each moment one at a time.

In life, it’s important to be present in the now.  Not always looking back or looking forward. By some this is called “stopping to smell the roses” and it allows us to appreciate life and our existence in it.

The meditation today took this a step further, encouraging not just a slow down that allows us to savor the present, but when we meditate, to slow things down even further.  Noting one sensation, then another, then another.  Giving each of them a moment of our undivided attention instead of pushing them away or ignoring them.  To, in this way, use meditation as a way to saturate ourselves in the moment and deepen our appreciate of it.

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Card of the Day Tarot Reading with Tarot of the Guiding MuseToday’s draw is the Seven of Wands atop the Page of Cups.

Sometimes we forget that our imagination is important. It’s not just something for little kids to play games with, but an important part of our lives as adults as well. It’s the birthplace of creativity and ingenuity, after all.

Many less imaginative people snark at people with an active imagination, telling them that they need to “grow up” or looking down on them as silly in some manner. They try to quash the imagination in others.

The cards for today are a reminder to not let these people get to you. Don’t allow them to smother your imagination and creativity.  Just because they can’t do it?  Doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. Instead, it means you have a talent that they do not, and it’s something to protect and let shine, not hide away or smother out.

DECK USED:  TAROT OF THE GUIDING MUSE

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Prompt for March 1 : Do the Be Here Now Tarot Spread

Be Here Now Tarot Reading with the Meraki Tarot

What is keeping me from fully witnessing the present?

Eight of Wands – You’re always in too much of a hurry to be moving forward and progressing. When you’re always in such a rush to keep moving forward, it’s impossible to pause and linger in the present moment.

How am I creating distance between myself and the stillness within?

Page of Wands – You are too busy, and two “scattered” in your interests and passions. With so much going on and so much eagerness to explore so many different faucets and avenues before you, that stillness has nowhere to truly shine, or even fully awaken.

What can help me fully embrace the present moment?

King of Swords atop Two of Swords – It can help you to fully embrace the present moment more by making practical choices and cutting out with brutal precision those things that are weighing you down and keeping you from being more present in the now.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: MERAKI TAROT 4TH EDITION

Daily Self Kindness

I started working on orders today (a day early) in order to ensure that I’d be able to go north a day earlier than normal this week.