#DiscordTarotholicsNov2022

Growing Pains and Inner Strength

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Light Seer's Tarot - Ten of SwordsToday’s draw is the Ten of Swords, which is traditionally a representation long journeys coming to an end, painful endings, lessons learned, deep wounds, and sometimes can indicate loss or betrayal.

The imagery in this card speaks deeply to me, as I wear a great many scars on my body from an array of life experiences.

When I was younger, I was given a reading where I was informed that my life would be one of struggle, strife, and woe. I was told that it is not the struggles themselves, nor the strife and woe, that I needed to focus on, though.  Rather, it was the lessons learned from these experiences that I needed to carry with me as I moved past them.

Each of the scars on my body is a reminder. A lesson.  Something I have survived… something that has made me stronger. And thus, I see this card as a sign of great strength.  The appearance of this card today asks us all… what experiences do you carry with you from the past that could be transformed into a lesson… and into a greater strength?  What can we do to take these experiences and transform them into something positive we can then take with us into the future?

DECK USED:  THE LIGHT SEER’S TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic for November 6th: Do Spread 1
Question: What influence does each of these themes have in your life?

Avalon Magick CardsFate – Fate is defined as a predetermined end of the journey. This end is unchangeable, but you have free will to choose whatever paths and roads you want in the getting there… only the purpose for your life and/or its end is predetermined and remains unchanged.

Dreamcatcher Woman and Grace – Your fate is the foundation that your intuition and unique abilities are based upon. They are there to ferry you forward into the fate awaiting you at the end of your journey.

Destiny – Destiny is about not only the final destination but every step from the very beginning of the journey to the end. In other words, everything is predetermined and out of your control, and thus free will is an illusion.

Raven’s Perch and The Knight – Divine timing is a thing, but it does not supersede free will. We may repeat certain lessons over and again in life until we learn them, because we are meant to learn them, but how slowly or quickly we learn them is up to us. This means not all aspects and nuances are predetermined to exacting detail, and there’s lots of wiggle room to work with.

Chance – Chance is the opposite of both of these in that it is the occurrence and/or developments of events in the absence of any cause that can be predicted, understood, or controlled. Accidents are a form of chance. Random coincidences can be considered moments of chance (as long as they are truly random).

The Winding Path and The Unicorn – Chance can often determine how direct or convoluted your path is, and what surprises await you along the way.

DECK USED: AVALON MAGIC CARDS

@The.Journey.Well ‘s Friendship & Community Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 5th and 6th

Light Seer's TarotWhat energy do you need?

King of Pentacles and Three of Cups – Make responsibilities fun.  Fun for you, and fun for others. Turn your attention and creativity toward this process and goal, and you will find yourself far more prepared to take on the challenges ahead.

How are you serving, or what is stopping you?

Death atop Nine of Cups – You sacrifice too much of your time and energy to others, and it holds you back from experiencing smooth transitions in your own life. This process leads you astray from your own path, and you need to take more care in just how many of your “cups” you’re allowing to spill out onto the ground as you try to help others balance theirs.

DECK USED: THE LIGHT SEER’S TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I had more play time with Gideon today, which again helped a lot in easing the slow creep of anxiety trying to rear up and work its way in.

The Right Path

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Diramazioni TarotToday’s draw is the Three of Twigs (Wands), which is traditionally a representation of the first active step in a journey, progress towards a goal, and the seizing of opportunities.

What stands out to me the strongest in the imagery of this card is the leaves that sprout from the “twigs” in the scene.  They are not little sprigs, but fully formed leaves, and they speak to me of being well upon one’s path.  No, there are no branches yet, no great growth, but there is growth.

Today’s card is an encouragement. It speaks of having found a worthy path before you, and making the necessary preparations, are now well and truly starting.  Don’t look back… keep going!  Help those small beginnings grow and flourish into something truly spectacular.

DECK USED:  DIRAMAZIONI TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2022 Challenge Prompt
Question for November 5th

The Forty Servants OracleLet Go – The Contemplator – Let go of your worries and stresses. They are only holding you back and serve no purpose at this time.

Find Support – The Adventurer – Seek out others to support you as you dive into the holiday rush. All of your energy will be poured into this time and you need to “spread the load”. Also, don’t keep all the fun to yourself… just as you share the work with others, be sure that you’re sharing the fun with others as well, even if this means getting their help to find the fun in the first place.

Dig Deeper – The Witch – Seek out new ways to incorporate mystery and magic into your everyday life. Just because your holidays are filled to the brim with work doesn’t mean that you can’t continue with small practices that help you to ground and connect with yourself on a deeper level.  It just means you may not be able to sit with these deeper levels and explore them fully right now.

DECK USED: THE FORTY SERVANTS

Mr Lionhart’s The Suits: Revisited #TheNovemberTarot Prompt
Questions for November 5th and 6th

Diramazioni TarotSuit of Wands – What should be cleared or dealt with before I begin to create?

Lord of Twigs and Judgement – Clear out harsh judgments on how you expect things to go, and instead ride it out without trying to control every little aspect.

Suit of Wands – Something I should know about the things I wish to create for myself?

Five of Twigs and Lady of Amphorae – Make sure that the effort you put in are worth the time and energy expended. When you overtax yourself you become emotionally vulnerable. Support yourself by looking closely at those things you fight for and weeding out the ones that really are frivolous or just pride.

DECK USED: DIRAMAZIONI TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I had some play time with Gideon today and it really helped in easing some of my stress and anxiety.

Don’t Look Back

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Earth Tarot Overgrow EditionToday’s draw is the Death card, which is traditionally a representation of organic change, slow moving transition, and occasionally, death… although not always death of a person or animal.

What stands out to me the strongest in the imagery of this card us that the figure faces into the past. It speaks to me of the need to leave the chaos of change behind you once the transition has completed.

Today’s card is a reminder not to keep looking back, but instead set the past behind you along with the discomfort of the transition period, and move forward with openness to embrace the new.

DECK USED:  EARTH TAROT OVERGROW EDITION

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 3rd and 4th

Efflorescent Tarot Color EditionWhat do you want from your inner circle?

Three of Pentacles – Help, even when I’m horrible about asking for it. I want to know that they are there for me when I need them, and that I am able to depend on them for assistance… even during times when I might not be all that graceful in asking for it.

The Emperor (on its side) – Tolerance for when I’m a bossy ass.  I’m stubborn and often lean hard into taking control of situations in order to assure a positive outcome. I need tolerance from my inner circle during these times, as I know that I am often aggravating when this tendency rises to the fore.

What do you hope for?

King of Swords atop Queen of Cups – I hope to instill more emotion into my life without it making me feel “weak”.

DECK USED: EFFLORESCENT TAROT COLOR EDITION

@The.Journey.Well ‘s Friendship & Community Challenge Prompt
Question for November 4th: Advice I need to hear at this time concerning my friendships.

Earth Tarot Overgrow EditionReading Summary: Those friends that are consistently with you through thick and thin (Strength), and supportive of your efforts to improve yourself and your self-treatment (Queen of Cups) are the friendships to focus on. Don’t give attention to the takers and those always demanding more from you (The Unattainable), as they will never be what you need and will just suck you dry.

Take Away: Don’t take those that are true friends through thick and thin for granted. New and shiny “friends” can’t take the place of those that are tried and true. Sometimes we forget this and take them for granted as a result.  Awareness of this tendency can help in making sure that your friends don’t -feel- as if they are being taken for granted, even if you don’t always act as grateful as you could.

DECK USED: EARTH TAROT OVERGROW EDITION

Daily Self Kindness

I had the most miraculously good sleep on my new bed last night, then I spent a little extra time wallowing in it when I got home from work.

Rejecting the Well Tread Path

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Dark Exact Tarot Aetheric EditionToday’s draw is the Devil card, which is traditionally a representation of temptation, harmful excesses, addiction, and self-harm.

The imagery here in this card speaks to me personally, and to my personal situation at this time in my life.  I crave more time outside in the woods among the trees. I crave elevation and the embrace of the autumn forest with its dripping moss and raindrops and the scent of decaying detritus.  And yet?  I am trapped inside due to an injured ankle.

I could go.  I really could.  But it would not be healthy, or smart, of me to do so… and would in the end cause more harm than good.  And so… I resist as I sit with longing and wish I was healthy, hearty, and hale… and able to visit the forests I crave and that are usually so healthy for me to visit.

The message in today’s card is about what is healthy for you, and what isn’t.  What temptations, even familiar ones that may often be the best thing for you, are you tempted to participate in even though at this time they are not healthy for you at all? This card encourages us to catch ourselves before we set down these harmful paths.

DECK USED:  THE DARK EXACT TAROT AETHERIC EDITION

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 3rd

A Kindly World Card GamesWish for the Future – Place and Teacher – More time for… and a dedicated safe place where you can teach what you know to others. When you have the time, you’re without a place… when you have the place, you always seem to have no time.

Next Step in Getting There – Music and Play – It’s okay to be spontaneous. Not everything needs to be planned out in advance and on a schedule. Remember that when you add fun and play into the mix, everything holds more value.

The Home of My Hope – Place and House – Your hope resides wherever you are. It travels with you when you travel, and settles with you at home when you are there.

DECK USED: A KINDLY WORLD GAME CARDS

Mr Lionhart’s The Suits: Revisited #TheNovemberTarot Prompt
Questions for November 3rd and 4th

Dark Exact Tarot Aetheric EditionMajor Arcana – What can help me make the most of this week?

Wheel of Fortune and Four of Swords – Get all the rest that you can while you can. This is the last week before the holiday rush begins. Take advantage of the time off this week to rest up.

Suit of Wands – What am I invited to create for myself (or for those around me)?

Ace of Wands and Three of Cups – Give yourself and others permission to cut loose and have some fun this week. It will rekindle the creative spark needed for what lies ahead.

DECK USED: THE DARK EXACT TAROT AETHERIC EDITION

Daily Self Kindness

I got help from J in putting the new bed together today.  It still took over eight hours to complete… but it’s done now and so comfortable. No more elbows or knees slamming into me in the night, and plenty of room for Miss Luna as well.

Together Is Better

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Animism TarotToday’s draw is the Three of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of teamwork, collaboration, shared expertise, and better results through the investment of diverse skills, knowledge, and experience.

In the imagery, sugar gliders work together to create a comfy and safe nest. Each of them contribute in their own way, and together these different skills and abilities create a nest that is perfect and comfortable for all.

Today’s card is a reminder that we don’t move through life alone, and our homes (and lives) are a combination of not just our own skills, abilities, and experiences… but rather they are richer and better through the collaboration of others in your life that contribute as well.

DECK USED:  ANIMISM TAROT

@The.Journey.Well ‘s Friendship & Community Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 1st and 2nd

Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Pocket DeckWhere are you optimistic?

Crocodile and Gazelle – You believe that by practicing patience and a watchfulness through your observation of others that you can see a bigger picture and have more clarity. Your times of stillness are watchful in order to gain this more diverse perspective. In these times you do not see stillness as laziness or in a negative light, but rather as an active pursuit in expanding one’s awareness.

Where are you gaining mastery?

Octopus and Camel – Understanding your personal needs and where boundaries are required. Holding up boundaries can sometimes be difficult, especially in the places where you need them most. You are gaining mastery over how to identify those places and keep boundaries more targeted to where they are needed.

Reading Notes: In both questions, a water card came first followed by an earth card. This indicates that both in the things that you are optimistic about as well as those you are gaining mastery over there is a significant influence from your emotions, and a stabilizing influence involved.

DECK USED: WILD UNKNOWN ANIMAL SPIRIT POCKET DECK

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2022 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for November 2nd: Is it possible to truly experience anything objectively?

Animism TarotReading Summary: Although we can see things from multiple perspectives, be introduced to new opinions, and even choose to adopt this new knowledge as our own (Ace of Swords), our view is always influenced by what we believe in (Five of Wands) and our fears (The Tower).

Take Away: The answer in these cards is no.  Although through pursuit of new perspectives and ideas we can expand our awareness and see more, providing a myriad of angles… humans are unable to be experience anything from a 100% objective viewpoint.  There will always be a hint of bias to the experience, as this is how we process our experiences.

DECK USED: ANIMISM TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I paid the $$$ to rent a U Haul to move the new bed home from Ms B’s instead of using a borrowed pickup, et al. It was a bit of an expense, but I think it’s the better and safer choice… esp because I paid for the insurance.

Party of One

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Divine Animal TarotToday’s draw is the Three of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of good times spent in the company of friends, celebrations, partying, and creativity based collaborations.

A badger looking were-person dancing under a full moon looks like a party to me. What stands out the greatest to me, though, is that the imagery of this card is a solitary figure instead of the group of three that usually represented on the Three of Cups.

What this says to me is that this card is a reminder that although fun with others is great, sometimes it’s just as good or even better when you get a chance to celebrate alone in your own ways, instead of following the crowd.

DECK USED:  DIVINE ANIMAL TAROT

Mr Lionhart’s The Suits: Revisited #TheNovemberTarot Prompt
Questions for November 1st and 2nd

Crystal Tarot (trimmed naked)What major energy am I invited to work with this month?

The High Priestess – With sunflowers to lift the spirit and the mysterious moon at her feet, she sits calm and serine. Through secret knowledge and an awareness that goes beyond the physical or the moment, she rides out chaos with calm surety. Residing in this card is the energy of peace, calm, surety, knowledge and awareness.  These are energies that this month will give you ample opportunity to work with.

How can I best work with the energy available to me this month?

The Wheel of Fortune – The energy described above provides you with a sense of calm during times of chaos and transition, allowing you to react in a more collected manner to changes, undependability, and feelings of uncertainty.

DECK USED: CRYSTAL TAROT (trimmed naked)

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic for November 1st: Do the All Saints Day Spread

Divine Animal Tarot and Celestial Animal OracleA message that your Ancestors would like to give you at this time.

Ox – Being bullheaded is a part of your nature Sometimes it is an asset, at other times a weakness. Choose your battles instead of plowing into each situation like a bull in a China shop.

A message your Ancestors have been trying to convey that you have not been receptive to in the past.

The Magician – You are far more capable than you give yourself credit for.

How to be more open to messages from your Ancestors in the future.

Aquarius – Allow emotions to play more of a part in your life and communication with them. They speak through the voice of your intuition, which is always more sensitive when you let emotions flow smoothly instead of trying to block them off or box them up.

How to honor and connect more strongly with your Ancestors going forward.

Horse – Strength can be just as powerful in stillness as in motion. Use moments of stillness to build your connection with your ancestors.

DECKS USED: DIVINE ANIMAL TAROT AND CELESTIAL ANIMAL ORACLE DECK

Daily Self Kindness

I let J drive when I got tired instead of being stubborn and trying to ‘tough it out’.