Halloween Affirmation Cards

The Seeds We Scatter

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Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was one of the #DailyCalm sessions from the Calm app.

The focus for today’s session was all about stillness, and finding that place within you where quiet lies. It can be difficult to sink that deep into meditation, especially when feeling restless and struggling with an overactive mind. The advice given here is that instead of allowing yourself to fidget or your mind to wander, seek something small to focus on in order to remain still and quiet through the restlessness.

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Halloween Affirmation Cards and Road to Equilibrium Tarot - Beginning of Materials, Ace of PentaclesToday’s draw is the Beginning of Materials (Ace of Pentacles) combined with the affirmation “I am a masterpiece of uniqueness, just like every pumpkin in a patch.”

Everyone of us is unique and important. Like cogs in the clockwork of life, each of us offers something to the world that no one else can.

It can be difficult to see our own uniqueness, but that doesn’t mean that our contributions doesn’t matter. Instead of disregarding your connection with the world and others, take time to sit and reflect on how the things you do connect you to others, and how the actions you take branch out from that single action to create reactions and new branches that stretch out into the world.

The cards for today are a reminder that the things we do in our life influence the future and those around us in some indispensable way.

DECKS USED:  ROAD TO EQUILIBRIUM TAROT AND SELF-MADE HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION DECK

@Lionharts #TheOctoberTarot Season of the Witch Prompt
Question for October 28th : Through thorn and flame, through dark and death, what is born from the paths I’ve tread?

Garden of Lucid Daydreams Oracle by Patrick ValenzaReading Summary: You have learned over time that by consulting those who love you and are invested in your well-being (Consultation), you can counterbalance the negative whispers of the past and their harmful urges (The Odalisque), allowing you to step into a healthier future (The Butterfly).

Take Away: You are learning to trust more and that having others in your life isn’t so bad after all. This is not an easy lesson for you, but from the darkness of your past and your experiences with depression you’ve learned that you actually -do- need people.  Maybe not as much as an extrovert might… but you still need people to trust, no matter how hard it is to reach for it and change your ways.

DECK USED: GARDEN OF LUCID DAYDREAMS ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsOct2024 Challenge Prompt
Question for October 28th : Harvest : What gifts of the season are ready for harvest in your life?

Road to Equilibrium Tarot - Seven of Materials, Seven of Pentacles, Ace of Thoughts, Ace of Swords, The EmpressReading Summary: You have worked long and hard to get to where you are (Seven of Materials), putting many ideas into action and manifesting them into reality with your toil and stubborn mind (Act of Thoughts). The abundance of stability and caring people in your life is the results of that hard work (The Empress).

Take Away: You have built a life for yourself from scratch, and your accomplishments are many.

The message in these cards is one that visits often of late, these cards are an encouragement to take time to recognize and enjoy your accomplishments instead of disregarding them.

That includes appreciating those you have chosen to surrounded yourself with, for they are invaluable and nurture your soul.

DECK USED: ROAD TO EQUILIBRIUM TAROT

@HealingThruTarot’s #httOctoberTarotChallenge2024 Prompt
Prompt for October 28th : Curses or bad luck to break this Samhain.

Divination with the Grimm Game CardsCat and Mouse, Angel Mother – This is yet another warning concerning someone in your life who is a wolf and sheep’s clothing.  This person is playing with you with intended maliciousness, while they continue to wear the mask of someone who is being supportive and innocent of wrong doing.

Witch – This card was pulled with the question of how to break the “curse or bad luck” from the question above.

The witch card indicates that it is through your faith and abilities in that area that you will be able to break away from this person and their influences. Don’t forget that it’s time to reinforce your wards.

DECK USED: GRIMM CARD GAME

Daily Self Kindness

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

The Liar Inside

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Peanuts Tarot's The Hermit and Halloween Affirmation CardsToday’s draw is The Hermit card combined with the affirmation “The voice that tells you that you aren’t good enough apparently doesn’t know you at all. You’re amazing.”

That negative inner narrative in your  head? It’s a fucking liar.  It just is.

The problem with being an introvert then? Is that we spend so much time with ourselves listening to that voice that sometimes, it becomes easy to forget that it’s a liar.

The message in today’s cards is a reminder to not listen to that liar, no matter how much time you spend with it or how well you think you know it… it’s still a liar. If you’re going to listen?  Listen with the knowledge that it’s a liar and take action to counterbalance it’s influence on you.

DECKs USED:  PEANUTS TAROT AND SELF-MADE HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION DECK

@HealingThruTarot’s #httOctoberTarotChallenge2024 Prompt
Prompt for October 27th : Ghosts from my past still haunting me.

Felix Nacht's Gallery of Hallucinations OracleEphemera – Impermanence. You hold within you a fear that you have squandered your time instead of enjoying it more.  As time flies by month by month, you wonder if you couldn’t be enjoying your life more, and if you aren’t missing out on opportunities to do so with each day that passes.

Onslaught – You fear your depression, and the hopelessness it brings with it.  That deep, dark pit of depression swallows everything. Every shred of pleasure, every motivation and bit of stability, and even time itself.  You fear the Major Depressive Episodes… and understandably so.

The Conundrum – You have a fear of incompetence, helplessness, and loss of control. You are fiercely independent, which combines with issues from your past that create a “I am never enough” mentality. In that collaboration is born a fear of losing control through incompetence, and having no ability to stop or slow the decline.

DECK USED: FELIX NATCH’S GALLERY OF HALLUCINATIONS ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsOct2024 Challenge Prompt
Prompt for October 27th : Do Spread 2
@Lionharts #TheOctoberTarot Season of the Witch Prompt
Question for October 27th : Ancestors watching, witch and wise, what lesson lives behind my eyes?

Halloween Postcards Oracle and the Peanuts Tarot - Queen of Cups, The Devil, Ace of WandsReading Summary: The connection between hands and bat in the Ace of Wands is reflective of the connection of arms and hands in the anchor card. Same with the curve of the smoke in the Ace of Wands reflecting in the back-bowing curve of the women in the anchor card on the left side. These correlations speak of a need to lean into your passions and new interests with others involved in the process in order to find balance in untenable situations.

The Queen of Cups is reversed and solitary, which causes her finger to point down to the ground in the anchor card, speaking of a need to keep your mouth shut and not speak of your emotions, and in doing so create better grounding in your life.

In The Devil card there is also a connection to the stretched arms and clasped hands that are in the anchor card through the chains that connect Charlie and Peppermint Patty in the shadows. The darkness of this card also reflects into the darkness present in the anchor card. This is a reminder that although connection to others is necessary, too much of a connection can become codependent and thus a problem.

Take Away:  The lesson that lives behind your eyes and that you struggle with each and every day is that you cannot trust everyone to connect with you in healthy ways, and thus you have a habit of keeping people at an arms length out of a worry that not doing so will cause instability in your life.  You need people, but you fear them at the same time.

DECK USED: PEANUTS TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

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

Raindrops Off a Slicker

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Gothic Literature Tarot's King of Torches or King of Wands and Halloween Affirmation CardsToday’s draw is the King of Torches (Wands) combined with the affirmation “I am confident and full of smiles.”

Today, I get to see someone that I really enjoy… and a bunch of other people that I absolutely do not.

The cards drawn for today are a reminder to keep your focus trained upon those things that inspire you and build you up, and let the rest slide off your back like raindrops of a slicker.

Smile.  Be confident.  Show those that are unkind that their opinions and snide comments don’t matter by allowing your  joy for those things that you actually like to shine through. By doing this, you make their own negativity feel small, petty, and insignificant as a result.  The bonus in this whole thing?  Not only do these behaviors become insignificant to you… but they will feel that insignificance as well.

DECKs USED:  GOTHIC LITERATURE TAROT AND SELF-MADE HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION DECK

@Lionharts #TheOctoberTarot Season of the Witch Prompt
Question for October 26th : With roots that stretch through time’s old tree, what blessing is passed down to me?

Fortune Telling Playing Cards c.1931Reading Summary: You may not find the news that comes your way (4A) to be a blessing, but there is a boon to be had in the news to come.

Make sure when you go (8A) that you take the ferry (5E).  Note: These two cards came out together and felt like a change of subject.  Normally I would have read them with the first, but that didn’t feel right.

Take Away: Although you are not sure where you are going, as the “news” coming your way hasn’t reached yet arrived, these cards indicate that whatever this news is, at first glance it’s going to suck and you’re not going to be happy about it.

On reflection, though, you will see the benefit that the news holds.

Make sure that you take the ferry on the way home today instead of driving the whole way.

DECK USED: FORTUNE TELLING PLAYING CARDS c1931

#DiscordTarotholicsOct2024 Challenge Prompt
Question for October 26th : Creaky Hinge : What doors in your life need unlocked to open up for new opportunities?

Gothic Literature Tarot - Three of Ravens, Three of Swords, The Moon, The TowerReading Summary: Don’t despair (Three of Ravens/Swords) over the uncertainty you are feeling (The Moon) concerning recent changes that have recently landed in your lap (The Tower Rx).

Take Away: It may feel like the end of the world, but it’s not. Recovery will come. The chaos is temporary.  Take a breath and pull yourself out of the panic mindset.

In order to keep from lingering in the chaos longer than necessary, you have to let go of the catastrophizing going on in  your head so that you can move forward more easily.

DECK USED: GOTHIC LITERATURE TAROT

@HealingThruTarot’s #httOctoberTarotChallenge2024 Prompt
Prompt for October 26th : Where to direct the energy bubbling up.

Anne Stoke's Gothic Tarot - Seven of Wands, Eight of Swords, Queen of WandsReading Summary: Reinforce your wards (Seven of Wands).

Also, ensure that the focus you are putting on your business and passion projects is not being wasted (Queen of Wands Rx) by an effort to ignore the facts of the matter (Eight of Swords).

Take Away: Okay so business is in the shitter right now.  There’s really no other way to put it. You love making jewelry.  You love making beautiful things that people wear, and that in wearing make them feel more beautiful in turn.

But… business is slow right now and the economy is crap at the moment.  People are worried about affording food and other necessities, which makes buying pretty things more difficult at the moment. Don’t panic… just wait and pay attention to different opportunities to improve things when they come your way.  Keep your eyes and ears open.

Also, take some of that anxious energy and use it to your advantage. It’s time to reinforce your wards.

DECK USED: ANNE STOKES GOTHIC TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I took the advice of the card of the day above and smiled even when I didn’t want to.  I feel like it shouldn’t have helped, but… it actually kinda did.

Chasing Your Own Tail

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Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and one of the #DailyTrip sessions in the Calm app.

To be fair, although I half-listened to the session? I was listening more to the drone of the voice than I was what was actually said.  Sometimes, I find the voice of the guy that does the Daily Trip sessions very soothing.  Because of that, there are times that this is how it goes.  The timbre of the voice becomes my focus rather than the words being spoken or even my breath.

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Grim Noir Tarot and Halloween Affirmation CardsToday’s draw is the Ace of Cups combined with the affirmation “It’s all going to work out fine.”

Emotions are not really “easy” for you, and new ones can be extremely difficult to understand.

You have people in your life that you can reach out to that can help explain these emotions to you in terms you can understand, where they stem from, and assist you in processing them.

The cards for today suggest that maybe you should consider reaching out to these people in your life more often… instead of waiting until after you’ve stirred yourself up about not understanding and talked yourself in circles trying to work it out on your own.

DECKS USED:  GRIM NOIR TAROT AND SELF-MADE HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION DECK

@Lionharts #TheOctoberTarot Season of the Witch Prompt
Prompt for October 24th : Maiden Mother Crone Spread

Eldritch Arcana - The Tower, The World, Two of Cups, Ace of WandsThe Maiden stands at Samhain’s door, what does she encourage me to explore?

Ace of Wands atop The Tower (of Irons) Rx – Work to balance out the helplessness and hopelessness you are feeling concerning current trials by leaning into your creative spark and passion projects. It’s important to stay engaged and not retreat into hiding.

The mother gathers fruits of fall, what wisdom grows within it all?

The World / Deliquesce – You are not alone, nor walk your path alone. Your life and experiences are an amalgamation of a myriad of people and places that have all become a part of who you are. Each person that touches your life becomes a part of you, and each person that touches their life and becomes a part of them is also now handed down to become a part of you. In the end, this is how we are all connected.

The crone peers through the Veil so thin, what energy dwells deep down within?

Two of Cups – Those that reach through the veil this season are here to offer mutually beneficial assistance. They seek connection, and wish to work hand in hand with you to a positive end.

DECK USED: ELDRITCH ARCANA TAROT

@HealingThruTarot’s #httOctoberTarotChallenge2024 Prompt
Prompt for October 24th : How to awaken my spirit this autumn.

Grim Noir Tarot - The Tower, King of Cups, Six of CupsThe Tower Rx – Remember that calamity and catastrophe are temporary. The changes that are necessary to allow you to adapt are what need you focus, not the crisis of the moment.

King of Cups – Lean on Gideon as needed during these trials you are going through, and allow him to provide for you a sense of stability. He will always make time for you when you need it.

Six of Cups – Be mindful of the past and what you have carried forward with you from past experiences. Those skills and abilities remain a part of who you are today, and are at your fingertips to assist when needed.

Take Away: This slow time in your business is a moment for adaptation. It’s not permanent, but it is showing you that there are things that will need to change in order to move forward. Let loved ones help support you in your moments of uncertainty. Remember, you have survived much worse. You’ve got this, and are more than up to the challenge.

DECK USED: GRIM NOIR TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I allowed myself time to lie down for a bit when my stomach really started acting up, instead of pushing myself to plow on through the pain and discomfort.

Do Not Engage

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Fortuna Tenebris Tarot's Seven of Wands and Halloween Affirmation CardsToday’s draw is the Seven of Wands combined with the affirmation “I am a friendly ghost, spreading smiles and cheer.”

Today’s cards are a reminder that not every conflict has to be a fight to the death in order to stand your ground. It can feel like it, especially when you are feeling defensive or vulnerable.

The thing is, though, that the best action isn’t always an aggressive one in these situations.  Instead, sometimes when you stand your ground, all you have to do is smile and say “Okay. Not for me, though” and walk away.

A lot of times when people step in and challenge your values, it is simply to start a conflict or to make you feel small.  By choosing to walk away instead of engaging, you not just preserve your own values, but make it clear where your boundaries lie in a way that fighting can’t… because it’s the challenge and/or fight that they wanted all along.

DECKS USED:  FORTUNA TENEBRIS TAROT AND SELF-MADE HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION DECK

#DiscordTarotholicsOct2024 Challenge Prompt
Question for October 22nd thru 24th

Fortuna Tenebris Tarot - Seven of Wands, The Devil, The EmpressAncestors: What is your relationship with your ancestors at this time?

Seven of Wands – You are still making your ancestors fight to get through. As much as you are open to the idea of exploring mediumship more in depth, there is a part of you that continues to be resistant.

Spirits: How can you improve upon your relationship with your ancestors?

The Empress – Nurture your discoveries in the area of mediumship as you explore your abilities. Instead of just sitting on them and forcing them into stagnancy, allow them to flourish and grow in abundance.

Seance: What guidance do your ancestors offer at this time?

The Devil – Your ancestors remind you to take care not to fall into unhealthy patterns at this time. Make sure, as you work on exploring and developing these skills and abilities, that you don’t develop harmful practices alongside them that could become a problem later.

DECK USED: FORTUNA TENEBRIS TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

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

Exploration Ahead

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Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was one of the #DailyTrip sessions from the Calm app.

Sometimes, when we meditate, it’s difficult not to try too hard.  We push for serene and a blank mind, we try to push out distractions instead of accepting their presence, etc.  Other times, we may become too lax and allow our minds to become too distracted and wander too far.

The session for today is a reminder that there is a middle ground that lies between trying too hard to focus and being too lax on your focus, and how it is in that middle ground where the benefits of meditation lie, and where we can find them and thrive from those benefits.

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StringerArts Tarot's Knight of Wands and Halloween Affirmation CardsToday’s draw is the Knight of Wands combined with the affirmation “I am connected to the spirits of those who came before me, and their wisdom guides me.”

Take an impulsive leap forward in pursuing your passion for mediumship and connecting with ancestors.

Dive in and do a little exploring, seek out new paths and adventures on this path and look for new ways to connect.  As the veil becomes more and more thin this month, now is the time for developing and strengthening these connections.

DECKS USED:  STRINGERARTS TAROT AND SELF-MADE HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION DECK

@HealingThruTarot’s #httOctoberTarotChallenge2024 Prompt
Prompt for October 21st thru 23rd

StringerArts Tarot - Seven of Wands, Three of Wands, The Empress, Page of Wands, King of CupsHow to prepare for any coming darkness.

Seven of Wands atop Three of Wands – Your progress will be blocked by defensive behavior. Take care to stay loose and not get your back up, or it will hinder you from making progress in the months ahead.

Whispers from my Ancestors to guide me.

Page of Wands atop Previous Cards – To keep moving you need to do more than “stay loose”, but be open to making changes to your process in order to keep things moving. Don’t get stuck in old practices and let them them hold you back. Embrace new methods instead.

How to balance the shadow with my light.

King of Cups atop The Empress – Gideon is always going to be the answer to creating a nurturing place for yourself, as well as alleviating subdrop. Take care to stay connected to him and lean into him for help with your emotional stability needs.

DECK USED: STRINGERARTS TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I took a nap in the back of the car earlier today while J drove.