#DiscordTarotholicsMay2022

A Place of Peace

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

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

Blue Tourmaline is the representation for the Four of Wands in this deck. This gemstone is used metaphysically to foster energies of peace, encouraging meditative states, and healing past hurts.

Sometimes the comfort that we feel in home is able to heal our hurts and give us peace s  nothing else can. That safe place is something we often take for granted, and today’s card is a reminder to appreciate hearth and home, and the safety and peace that it provides us each time we walk through the front door.

DECK USED:  THE TAROT OF GEMSTONES AND CRYSTALS

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for May 3rd and 4th

The Painted Lady Oracle and Tarot of Gemstones and CrystalsWhy are relationships important to me?

Ace of Cups (Rutile Quartz), Painted Lady 14 & 6 – Relationships are important to you because you want to matter to others, and be accepted unconditionally by them.

It might strike against your feelings of independence, but as you explore emotions that you have always buried previously, you find more and more that on an emotional level you desire that you matter to those closest to you and that they care about you unconditionally.

After all… Isn’t this one of the major narratives that used to run through your head during suicidal thoughts? The belief that it’s okay to “check out” because you are so insignificant in others lives that it wouldn’t matter one way or another?

What are my best qualities that I bring to a relationship?

Three of Cups (Pink Coral), Painted Lady 54 & 29 – Your comradeship comes with clear boundaries, but an openness to be accessible to others. You always welcome people to speak to you, and come to you. At the same time, you communicate those times that you just can’t take on any more. In doing so, you are open and honest, and people always know where they stand with you.

DECK USED: THE PAINTED LADY ORACLE

ReadingWickedly’s #MayDailyDraw Prompt
Questions for May 3rd and 4th

Tarot of Gemstones and CrystalsWhat wisdom do I need to share?

Ace of Wands (Fire Opal) and Seven of Cups (Sapphire) – Your dreams and creativity spark passion in others, and those that watch as you explore this passion receive something similar to brainstorming, but on a emotional and creative level.

When something in that process then engages their interest, and they allow themselves to pursue what has caught their eye, it can flourish into a passion project that is uniquely theirs.

What knowledge is better kept secret?

Six of Coins Rx (Heliotrope) and The Fool (Silex) – Be careful about naïvely sharing everything. It’s okay to spark ideas an interest in others, but to give away your own unique way of doing things (trade secrets, in other words), instead of fostering them to try their own methods, would be folly.

DECK USED: THE TAROT OF GEMSTONES AND CRYSTALS

Daily Self Kindness

Gid and I were able to fit in some play, and it really helped the tightness in my soul relax a bit.

Supporting the Supporters

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Mystic Dreamer TarotToday’s draw is the King of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of a projective alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s emotions, relationships, emotional intelligence, creativity, or intuition. This often translates into authority figures that are emotionally supportive and understanding, possessing both compassion and strong leadership qualities.

Here in the imagery for this deck, the King sips from his cup and looks ponderous as he sits upon his throat. There appears to be a lot on his mind.

Even kings need support sometime. It’s an orders day and that means maybe today isn’t the day to lend your war, but you need to make sure you -do- keep in mind that those that support you also sometimes need help and support in turn.

DECK USED:  MYSTIC DREAMER TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsMay2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions for May 2nd and 3rd

Merlin TarotIn what area are you not practicing enough self-care?

Ace of Air Rx, Ace of Fire atop Transition – It’s time to move your negative internal narrative into a more positive and motivating place. Change the tone, and change the message. Right now you are running the risk of becoming stagnant in this area.

How can you improve upon your self-care at this time?

The Emperor and Judgement – Take control and ensure you are making the right choices, and are accepting the right responsibilities, that suit the path you have chosen to tread and the man you want to become.

DECK USED: MERLIN TAROT

ReadingWickedly’s #MayDailyDraw Prompt
Questions for May 1st and 2nd

Mystic Dreamer TarotWhat new venture should I leap into this month?

Ace of Cups and The Chariot – Your emotions are important and they need your attention and acknowledgment right now. There may be a variety of projects you want to do, but make sure that throughout at all you’re staying in touch with your emotions instead of pushing them aside. Old habits in this area have started to rise up and you need to keep them in hand.

Where can I find the energy to sustain myself?

King of Wands Rx, Death atop Ten of Wands – Burnout transforms your entire world and everything in it, and takes a long time to recover from. Stop allowing your enthusiasm to convince you that you can handle diving into more than you can juggle at once.

DECK USED: MYSTIC DREAMER TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I let myself have a nap this morning after the chiropractor appointment instead of trying to tough it out. It set me back a bit in orders, but helped in me feeling a bit better.

Beltane Goodness and Birthday Fun

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Avisomnia Tarot - The SunToday’s draw is the Sun card, which is traditionally a representation of success, positivity, optimism, and fun.

Today is my birthday, and although I’m still a little tender and sensitive from the stomach flu I went through, today’s card is a clear encouragement to make sure I have some fun today and don’t just hide away or allow that negative inner narrative I’ve been battling to have free reign.

It is also Beltane, and L and I did a ritual last night that we finished up this morning that included (for me) the intention of working more positivity and optimism into my day to day life.

I see today’s card both as an encouragement to have fun, but also a reminder of the intentions I put forth in our Beltane ritual.

DECK USED:  AVISOMNIA TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsMay2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic for May 1: Do the Beltane Spread

Seasons of the Witch Beltane OracleDandelion: How can I use my inner strength to help me in healing old wounds?

Primal – Lean into what’s true for you. It’s through your inner truth and that moral compass that guides you that you will find help and healing for those old wounds that still linger. Keep in mind that sometimes you just have to accept that other people don’t have the same moral compass you do, and stay true to your own.

Bees: Where could I put in more effort to help my community?

Fertilizing – Your time is far more important than things or money. Don’t forget that contributions of the physical variety aren’t necessarily what others need, and you can accomplish just as much or more through spreading little seeds of goodness rather than focusing on larger acts.

Garnet: What do I need in order to foster a greater sense of self-empowerment?

Green Man – To foster a greater sense of self-empowerment, you need more faith in your own innate ability to draw towards you what you need in life. You don’t have to struggle and strive for every little thing, for sometimes what you need is meant to come to you all on its own.

Swallow: Where do I need to more openly display my love and loyalty to others?

Self Worship – Show others that you value yourself as much as they value you. You trust their judgment in so much, so why would you not trust their judgment when it comes to why they choose to be a part of your life? By treating yourself well, you affirm for them that you see the value that they see.

Malachite: How can I better use intention to bolster the abundance in my life moving forward?

Goddess – Again we see an encouragement towards self-kindness. Take time to recognize all that you are and all that you have. Lean into a more positive viewpoint of not just the world around you, but also yourself, so that you can use this perspective to create a better reality for yourself.

Goat: How can I best overcome obstacles before me at this time?

Earth Worship – Work on connecting more deeply with your faith and spirituality. Spend more time in nature, return to your devotional practice, and take the time to reconnect often with the earth.

Primrose: How can I add more of the exuberance of young love into my life?

Oracle – As you connect more deeply with your spirituality and faith, make sure that you are staying open to the spirit guides and ancestors that are seeking to share with you. Eagerly reach for their messages instead of disregarding them, or allowing doubt or discomfort to turn you away.

DECK USED: SEASONS OF THE WITCH BELTANE ORACLE

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for May 1st and 2nd

Avisomnia TarotWhat does love mean to me?

Five of Cups and Two of Pentacles – Love means support through the times when I can’t see the good. This support is not just to help me in seeing the good instead of only focusing on the bad, but also in providing that support, it helps me to create more balance in my life as a whole during those times when I am feeling down and out.

This kind of emotional support something I need out of those that love me, and is one of the key pieces in how I see love and receive love, as well as how I give it to others.

When do I feel most loved?

King of Swords and Three of Wands – I often feel most loved when others are willing to help me in staying on track with my ambitions, even when that may sometimes be delivered with hard truths. Honesty is truly one of the ways I find loved ones support me most. While others might try to pander or soften the truth, those who truly love me will open up and tell me honest truth without filters or guile, ensuring I have a full and undiluted picture to work with and process.

DECK USED: AVISOMNIA TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I went through my KS backings and unbacked ten of them (that would be 1/3rd of the projects I was currently backing).