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Finding the Positive for March 3 – 5

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Card of the Day Tarot Reading with the Victorian Faery Tarot, Tarot of Transcendence, Fairy Tale Tarot, and Star Seeker Oracle

March 3 – Mental Health Card of the Day

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Today’s draw is the Five of Spring (Wands), which is traditionally about conflict with others, especially when those involved all have their own passionate ideas concerning the topic of the conflict, and keep butting heads as a result.

Add to that the fact that some people find conflict fun (because some of the Fae in this card absolutely look like they’re having a good time), and we find a message here about social interactions. and remembering that conflict isn’t the end of the world.  Sometimes, though?  If we’re not enjoying the experience, it can be better to step back rather than keep swinging that stick.

This message is reinforced by the larkspur (Delphinium elatum) used as decoration around the edges of the card and in its background.  The larkspur encourages staying open and optimistic to new experiences.  When we step back instead of continuing to engage, we allow ourselves to find that openness within ourselves, and often give space for others to do the same.  You can then come back to the discussion with a more open and constructive attitude.

DECK USED: VICTORIAN FAERY TAROT

March 4 – Mental Health Card of the Day

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Today’s draw is the Star card combined with Depletion. The Star card is often about hope, and creating balance between one’s physical reality and life’s non-physical attributes such as spirituality, emotions, etc.

Not surprisingly, what stands out to me in this Star card is that the woman is blindfolded combined with the spiral of stars above her head which look like circling thoughts.  Combined with the Depletion card, the message I see here is a reminder that when we are feeling worn out and depleted, it can be hard to remember to keep our thoughts positive.

This is part of the reason that rest is important.  Exhaustion or depletion drags us down, including not just our energy but our moods and our thoughts as well.  Since we can’t always avoid exhaustion or feelings of depletion, it’s important to remember the effects that these experience can have on our inner narratives and ensure that we don’t allow ourselves to spiral down into increased negative self-talk.

DECK USED: TAROT OF TRANSCENDENCE AND STAR SEEKER ORACLE

March 5 – Mental Health Card of the Day

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Today’s draw is the Two of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of connection and unification, mutual attraction, and emotional connections.

The imagery on this card is a beautiful example of how the Two of Cups is not always about love or romance.  Sometimes it’s about harmony and connections of the heart that have nothing to do with romance or sex.

The message I see in today’s card is a reminder to make sure we focus on working with people instead of in opposition to them, and to seek opportunities to foster harmony instead of conflict or discord.

DECK USED: The Fairy Tale Tarot

📆 Transitioning from July to August

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Month's End Check-In Tarot Reading with the Spirit Animal Tarot and Lisa Hunt's Fairy Tale Tarot (trimmed naked)

Here and Now I Exist – Who you are now, in your entirety.

Two of Wands and The River Walk – You are moving at a slow pace, but you have plans and you know what you want. Keep your head held high and stay watchful so that you don’t trip over any exposed roots or rocks along the way.

The Slough – What is to be left in the past as you move forward.

Eight of Pentacles and The Flying Chest – Wishful and fanciful thinking about the work getting done without actually putting in the work its not going to serve you. Plans aren’t enough, and wishes are not actions.

What Lies Ahead – An ideal state or ideal self you are seeking at this time.

The World and Midnight Garden – You wish to make your recent changes permanent so that your future is more pleasant and productive, filled with beautiful things, beautiful energies, and stability instead of uncertainty and darkness.

Limitations – Negative influences, opposition, or ill will.

Page of Swords and Puss In Boots – Remember that some of those that stand most strongly in your defense are not really on your side at all, but are being cunning and working towards their own motivations and goals… not yours.

The Boon – Positive influences, higher guidance, or divine intervention.

Queen of Pentacles and The Savior – Remember to appreciate those around you that love you, for they make sacrifices for you that you don’t even realize that they make in support of you and your need for stability.

The Wound – An unpleasant past experience or event that is ripe for some support and healing.

Queen of Cups and Pandora’s Box – Make sure you are seeking emotional support in the right places. You run the risk of getting hurt and setting loose destructive energies in your life when you seek out emotional support and validation in places you know it can’t come from.

Nostalgia – A positive past experience or event to acknowledge, reflect upon, and enjoy.

Knight of Pentacles and The Insincere Courtship – Remember the other day when you had a reading the spoke about looked to the past to see people’s true nature? This is an echo of that, and speaks specifically of Gideon and how over the years he has shown his (nearly obsessive) dedication to you.

A Warning – Something coming that can be prevented or overcome.

Knight of Swords and An Idle Moment – Don’t let impulsiveness sneak up on you just because you’re feeling bored or uninspired. Action just for action’s sake won’t earn you progress, just wasted energy.

Empowerment – A future opportunity to work toward.

Nine of Pentacles and The Naked King – Don’t be so stubborn that you ignore your accomplishments and set yourself apart from others. Instead you have the opportunity to connect with others and increase your feelings of socially based security if you allow yourself to be open with them.

Message from the Spirit World – Moving too fast is not necessarily a good thing. Make sure you slow down and pay attention so that you don’t end up making an ass out of yourself.

Message from the Mind’s World – You’re going to need to start doing a little weeding when it comes to your surroundings. It’s hard work, but you need to lighten your load. Don’t disregard plans that you’ve made when making the cut. It’s okay if it’s crowded when you’re finished as long as it’s crowded with those things that you cherish.

Message from the Physical World – More self-care is needed. You’ve only barely touched the tip of the iceberg in this area, and are still learning to look at yourself in a more positive light. Don’t let slow progress create a negative atmosphere where your self-care becomes lacking and your personal needs are not being met.

DECKS USED: ANIMAL SPIRIT TAROT AND LISA HUNT’S FAIRY TALE TAROT (trimmed naked)

Sit With It For a Bit

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Today’s meditation was un-timed and spent naked in the center of the bed under the ceiling fan.

Animal Spirit Tarot - Ace of CupsToday’s draw is the Ace of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of the seed of new beginnings in the area of one’s emotions, relationships, intuition, and creativity.

I had a bit of an emotional upset today, and it was today’s pull that helped me in getting through it.  It reminded me that my emotions, and their intensity especially, are still very new to me.

I’m still learning, and it’s okay to get pissed off sometimes.  It’s also okay to take time to process these emotions instead of shoving them away or reacting to them on the fly.

The message in today’s card is that sometimes it’s important to sit with an emotion until you have an understanding of where the new emotion is rooted, and where your initial reactions are coming from… before you act.

DECK USED:  ANIMAL SPIRIT TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
National Lipstick Day – Pick a physical feature you don’t like about yourself and draw cards for a positive message about this feature. Chosen Feature – My scars.

Lisa Hall's Fairy Tale Tarot (trimmed naked)Reading Summary: You earned your scars through both fighting back against those that would have destroyed you (Left Card) and through incidents that were no fault of your own (Center Card). They mark you as brave and strong (Right Card).

Take Away: There is nothing to be ashamed of in wearing scars earned in defending yourself, standing up for what you believe in, or that are obtained at no fault of your own. Remember that when people stare at your scars, they are not judging you harshly, but seeing just how strong you really are written across your skin.

DECK USED: LISA HUNT’S FAIRY TALE TAROT (trimmed naked)

The #TarotForTheWildSoul Challenge Prompt
Questions for July 22nd and 25th

Animal Spirit TarotWhere do I feel most connected with nature in my current environment?

The Hierophant and Queen of Wands – Currently, due to stalker issues, you’re not able to enjoy going out in nature alone and on your own right now. You need company along for safety. That is your “current environment”.

You feel most connected to nature in this situation when whoever you take along with you is open to you teaching them about your surroundings as well as the rhythms and cycles of nature, and is supportive of your bond with nature and need to be out in it.

What is the element I most deeply resonate with?

Eight of Pentacles – Earth. From the theme of this card, there is a theme that specifically has to do with the honing of one’s skills and constant growth.

The Moon – Water. The Moon here indicates Water, but also speaks of your feelings of uncertainty as you feel your way forward on learning and growth in your emotional intelligence.

DECK USED: ANIMAL SPIRIT TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I took lots of mini-breaks today while working in order to cool down, and drank a lot of water.  I think I’m going to need to pick up some Gatorade tomorrow, tho.

Pace Yourself

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

The Feline Rider Tarot - Ten of WandsToday’s draw is the Ten of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of overwhelm, burnout, and the burdens of taking on too much at once.

It’s okay to rest now and then.  You’ve gotten as far as you can go right now on the shelves until you get in the rest of the contact paper and a couple of long wood screws.

Instead of stewing over what -more- you can do, take a breather and appreciate what you’ve accomplished instead of pushing yourself too far.  Once the contact paper comes in and you snag a couple of wood screws, you’ll be all set to get going again. Possibly this weekend, in fact, as you have to start on orders on Wednesday, and there’s no way you’ll want to try juggling both trying to work on this project and catching up on orders that have built up during your time off.

DECK USED:  THE FELINE RIDER TAROT

The #TarotForTheWildSoul Challenge Prompt
Questions for July 16th thru 18th

Lisa Hunt's Fairy Tale TarotHow can I open myself to deeper healing from the Universe?

Top Row – Go with the flow (Left Card) and lean on Gideon (Opposites Attract in the Center Card), just don’t forget that a certain amount of effort is also required to keep things progressing (Don’t Get Caught With Your Pants Down in the Right Card).

How can I show up as a more present ally to my fellow human beings?

Middle Row – Less solitude (Left Card) and alone time (Riverside Walk in the Center Card). Take time to approach others with warmth instead of a distant chill (Meeting the Ice Queen in the Right Card).

How can I show up as a more present steward and ally of my home, Planet Earth?

Bottom Row – Spend time enjoying the company of the forest and the trees (Left Card), be generous with your time and your effort to help improve the situation (Center Card), and teach others to do the same (Right Card).

DECK USED: LISA HUNT’S FAIRY TALE TAROT (trimmed)

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
Women’s Dive Day – What project do you need to dive deeply into and explore more thoroughly?

The Feline Rider TarotReading Summary: Get the things done around your house that you wanna get done (Knight of Cups), and you will work your way into a sense of accomplishment (Nine of Pentacles) that will elevate you to once again feeling like you are the king of your castle (King of Pentacles).

Take Away: Home projects are the focus right now, and need to be where I dive deeply.  The cards here indicate that if I dive deeply into these projects that will make my living environment better, I will in turn feel better about not just my home, but myself as well as a result.

DECK USED: THE FELINE RIDER TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

After I finished with the chiropractor, fire department, bookshelves, and plumbers for the day?  I took a nap.

Moments of Uncertainty

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Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was a silent meditation other than the timed chime I use to let me know when to switch positions in my piriformis stretching.

Considerate Cat Tarot - The MoonToday’s draw is the Moon card, which is traditionally a representation of uncertainty, illusion, doubt, the unknown, fear, and the subconscious.

Don’t second-guess yourself.  That’s what I see here.  There is plenty of light to guide your way, so don’t second guess.

Today’s card is a word of comfort and reassurance. It says that just because you feel that dealing with conflict concerning controversial topics is not your strong suit, it doesn’t mean that you’re bad at it, or that you need to second guess yourself to the point you get worked up and stressed out.

Everyone feels this uncertainty from time to time. It’s natural.

DECK USED:  CONSIDERATE CAT TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic: Do Spread #1

Fairy Tale Tarot and The Knitter's OracleWhat needs to be left behind as I focus on further growth?

Two of Cups Rx and The Lys – The Fortress of Solitude. Stop wallowing in your comfort zone instead of getting out and socializing with those you have a connection with.

What is in full bloom for me right now?

Ten of Wands Rx and The Ram – You are currently excelling on not overburdening yourself with too much. In fact you’re almost at the point of lingering in stagnancy at the moment.

Where do I need to direct my focus for further growth?

Four of Coins and The Lace – Don’t get so comfortable that you’re unwilling to move or take action. There’s a lot of work to be done, and if you’re stuck in the mire and unable to move it will be nearly impossible to get any of it accomplished.

DECK USED: FAIRY TALE TAROT AND THE KNITTERS ORACLE

The #TarotForTheWildSoul Challenge Prompt
Questions for July 1st thru 3rd

Considerate Cat Tarot and When My Soul Whispers OracleWhat am I leaping into this month?

Strength and Intuition – Rediscovering that comfortable niche of your intuitive voice. You did some growth spurts this year and it upset the apple cart, but you’re moving back into a period of resettling and finding your footing again.

What am I ready to manifest this month?

Nine of Swords Rx and Passion – Use inspiration and enthusiasm to deflate anxiety and worry. One can be used to defeat the other, and this is the direction you want to leap in. Don’t allow anxiety to get the upper hand.

What sacred truth am I ready to see?

Eight of Pentacles, Confidence atop Advocate – What you have learned over the years, and the skills you have worked to develop, put you in a uniquely confident position that allows you to advocate for others and help them in finding their own unique skills and their own path.

DECK USED: CONSIDERATE CAT TAROT AND WHEN MY SOUL WHISPERED ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I let myself have an emotional explosion to cry out my anxieties with Gideon there to support me through the moment of upheaval and bring me back to center again.

Finding Footing

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Today’s meditation was non-existent, because my day turned into a bit of a clusterfuck the moment my feet hit the floor.   I did enjoy doing the char creation thing at the end of the day though.  The graphics part of things was very relaxing to me and I really appreciated that you were okay with that.

The High Priestess - Ostara Tarot Today’s draw is The High Priestess card of the Major Arcana, which means that the card is not about any one aspect of the human experience, but rather deals with more of a “big picture”.

The High Priestess card is usually an indication of the subconscious and/or intuition, but what I am really picking up from this card in today’s draw is that I am repressing.  It may not be intentionally…. in fact, I feel that it’s definitely not intentionally.   But there’s a sense of limbo over the past few days that is odd.  It’s as if I can’t quite find my stride after the holiday rush, and am still struggling with the strain even though the actual stressors from that time are no longer a part of my day.

The positive message here is in awareness and acknowledgement, and which will assist in finding a way through that limbo and back on solid footing.

DECK USED:  OSTARA TAROT

Bonus Reading – #TarotForGrowthDecember

Question:  How should I greet 2020?

The Fairy Tale Tarot

Reading Summary: With an attitude of openness to new perspectives (Hanged Man) and grounded authority (The Emperor) while keeping in touch with the lessons I’ve learned in the past year (Six of Cups) when moving forward into seeking a new path with my business (Princess of Pentacles)

Take Away:  This is a continuation of my draw of the day, which spoke of finding my footing.  As the new year approaches, now is the time to find that footing and the balance I need, and to do so might mean entertaining new perspectives on how I structure my life and my time.   This is not surprising, as I am moving forward into restructuring how I run my business (behind the scenes) over the new year, and as I do this, it will be important to keep in mind the lessons I’ve learned about what works (and what doesn’t).

DECK USED:  THE FAIRY TALE TAROT (SPANISH EDITION)