Halloween Affirmation Cards

Dopamine Chasing

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

The meditation session for today focused on how it isn’t in our end goals that we find success and happiness, but rather in how we get there and the journey.  It was a reminder that sometimes we get so focused on the future and our goals that we forget to be mindful of the moment we are in and enjoy the present.

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Orchid Valley Tarot and Halloween Affirmation Cards@GlitterbyInk #OctoberCauldron24 Prompt
Cauldron of Wisdom Prompt for October 15th : Ground

Today’s draw is the Devil card combined with the affirmation “Close your eyes and take a deep breath.”

Fomo (Fear of Missing Out) is not your friend, and neither is that wonderfully addictive dopamine rush you get when you indulge in your addictions and obsessions.

When temptation to indulge in these things rises to the surface, today’s cards remind us not to dive in, but to instead take a moment to take a breath. Remind yourself how seductive that taste of dopamine can be, and how recklessly greedy for it you can become if you indulge in it too often.

Ground yourself before acting.

DECKS USED:  ORCHID VALLEY TAROT AND SELF-MADE HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION DECK

@Lionharts #TheOctoberTarot Season of the Witch Prompt
Question for October 15th : Through tricks and trials, I wander wide, what courage blooms when fear subsides?

Halloween Forever Oracle ReadingReading Summary: Appreciate what you have with mindfulness and gratitude (Owl Faerie). Be gentle with yourself (Moon Moth), and wear your confidence on your sleeve for all to see (La Catrina).

Take Away:  The courage that is ready to bloom is your self-confidence. By taking time to practice gratitude and pay more attention to those things that you have accomplished, you encourage your self-confidence to strengthen and grow.

Don’t hide that confidence from the world when it rises to the surface. Instead, allow it to shine for all to see.

DECK USED: THE HALLOWEEN FOREVER ORACLE

@HealingThruTarot’s #httOctoberTarotChallenge2024 Prompt
Prompt for October 15th : How to put what haunts me to rest.

Orchid Valley Tarot - The Star, Three of Pentacles, King of Wands, Four of CupsReading Summary: Allow yourself to depend on others (Three of Pentacles), no matter how ephemeral and illusory it might feel to do so (The Star). Focus on where you want your passions to take you (King of Wands), while taking care to be mindful of where you are now (Four of Cups).

Take Away: As today’s meditation session mentioned, happiness and success are not measured at the end of your journey, but experienced along the way with each and every small reward and accomplishment you experience. Lean into the trust and optimism needed to invite others on this journey with you.  You’re not alone.

DECK USED: ORCHID VALLEY TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I’ve been having some stomach troubles over the past few days. I finally had enough of waiting for them to sort themselves out and took some Imodium.

Transformation Through Healing

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Hand of Doom Tarot's Wheel of Fortune and Halloween Affirmation Cards@GlitterbyInk #OctoberCauldron24 Prompt
Cauldron of Motion Prompt for October 14th : Healing

Today’s draw is the Wheel of Fortune card combined with “I am as magical as a sorcerer’s spell.”

It is an absolute miracle that we are able, as people, to heal ourselves of many issues and trauma through self reflection. This quality is one unique to humanity, that we are able to take our  negative experiences and transform them from trauma to treasure through the healing process.

Sometimes, it feels like it’s too much.  Like what is being put on our shoulders is unfair, and yet we still learn from them.  The reminder here in today’s cards is that even when our “luck is down” and we’re struggling with life, there is always a silver lining to any experience if we’re willing to heal and grow from the situation we find ourselves in.

DECKS USED:  HAND OF DOOM TAROT AND SELF-MADE HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION DECK

@Lionharts #TheOctoberTarot Season of the Witch Prompt
Question for October 14th : Barefoot I dance, so wild, so free, what should I seek, embrace, or see?

Skele-Tarot - The World, Seven of Wands, Eight of PentaclesReading Summary: If you want to move forward into something new (The World), you will need to let go of being so defensive at every turn (Seven of Wands), and embrace putting in the hard work that it will take (Eight of Pentacles) to get there.

Take Away: Putting in hard work and letting go of defensive reactions is the path forward to turning over a new leaf in your life.

Don’t worry so much about fighting back against those that don’t matter, and instead focus on the work that needs to be done.   Only through that hard work will you step into the future with confidence.

DECK USED: SKELE-TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsOct2024 Challenge Prompt
Question for October 14th : Spellwork : What new theme needs manifested in your life now?

Hand of Doom Tarot - Two of Cups, Six of Swords, Knight of PentaclesReading Summary: Turning over a new leaf towards a healthier future (Six of Swords) requires depending on those that you trust (Two of Cups) to help you in moving forward. Even when moving forward takes a long time (Knight of Pentacles).

Take Away: It’s time to consider that your request for help from those that you love and trust doesn’t have to be of the “just right this minute” variety.

You have a tendency to see your requests for help as temporary and short term, but its important to remember that it absolutely can be something longer term if you need it to be.

DECK USED: HAND OF DOOM TAROT

@HealingThruTarot’s #httOctoberTarotChallenge2024 Prompt
Prompt for October 14th : Burden to lay to rest in the graveyard.

Dark Grimoire Tarot - Four of Swords, Wheel of Fortune, Knight of Swords, Six of WandsReading Summary: Don’t be so impulsive (Knight of Swords Rx) in your desire to please others (Six of Wands Rx). Give it a rest (Four of Swords) and let them take care of themselves instead (Wheel of Fortune).

Take Away: Why do you try to help and/or please those that could give a rats ass about you and your own well-being?  Instead, let them deal with their own issues and step away to take care of yourself more and please them less.

Those that need your help and -care- about you, will understand that you need to do things your way and at your own pace.  Bury the rest.

DECK USED: DARK GRIMOIRE TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I had myself a little extra cuddle time with Ms Luna today.

Don’t Hurt Yourself

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Today’s meditation was a self guided meditation that lasted about twenty minutes, and was in response to the rise of a panic attack and the efforts to head it off and ease it down before it got out of hand.  It consisted of boxed breathing and focusing on the space between the inhales and exhales.

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Tarot des Os Two of Pentacles and Halloween Affirmation Cards@GlitterbyInk #OctoberCauldron24 Prompt
Cauldron of Motion Prompt for October 10th : Amplify

Today’s draw is the Two of Pentacles combined with the affirmation “Your body is a good body, and it’s doing its best. Please be nice to it!”

I don’t usually like affirmations that are about “doing your best”, but I like this one. That is because while doing -my- best involves overextending myself, my body doing its best?  Is true regardless of whether I am trying to overextend it or not.  My body has limitations to it that can’t be ignored or bad things happen (like losing the feeling in my legs and ability to walk, for example).  Over extending that doesn’t involve my body is far easier, those boundaries far easier to break than the ones my body puts upon me.

The message in today’s cards is a reminder to balance physical requirements with other tasks.  Don’t push so hard your body breaks.  Instead, work on amplifying balance. Give yourself some down time to recover, and in the mean time do other things that don’t require so much physical exertion.  Go back to the physical exertion later after recovery, instead of plowing ahead and risking injury.

DECKS USED:  TAROT DES OS AND SELF-MADE HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION DECK

@HealingThruTarot’s #httOctoberTarotChallenge2024 Prompt
Prompt for October 9th and 10th

Between the Worlds Shadowcasting With Bone and Curio Oracle and Tarot des Os - Four of Pentacles, Six of Swords, Eight of WandsCrystal ball glimpse of my near future.

Four of Pentacles; Pen Tip atop The Doll’s Arm – Your time to wallow in stability is quickly falling to the wayside. That sense of security is something you need. Make sure to prioritize your time well, or you’ll lose the opportunity to enjoy these things as things begin to pick up with your business.

Winds of change arising from deep within.

Eight of Wands atop Six of Swords; Gold Coin – The holiday rush is fast approaching. If you want to make it a successful one, turn your focus in that direction. Although not as amped up and ready for it as some years in the past, you have the ability to foster a greater sense of enthusiasm through focusing on the end results you seek.

DECK USED: TAROT DES OS AND BETWEEN THE WORLDS SHADOWCASTING WITH BONE AND CURIO ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I had a very expensive shrink appointment today, and chose to keep it instead of cancelling it, even though I’d just talked to her about three weeks ago.  I feel like the anxiety of the upcoming rush needed a bit of extra support.

Look a Little Closer

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Lost Hollow Tarot's Two of Cups and Halloween Affirmation Cards@GlitterbyInk #OctoberCauldron24 Prompt
Cauldron of Motion Prompt for October 9th : Nourish

Today’s draw is the Two of Cups combined with the affirmation “Ghosting what no longer serves me.”

The cards for today are asking for reflection. What in your relationship(s) no longer serves you? Is it the person as a whole? Or, as is more often the case, is it something you do out of obligation, or even habit, that is no longer really contributing to your sense of well being and happiness in the relationship?

A lot of times when we feel like a relationship is struggling (or we are struggling within a relationship) it doesn’t mean it’s time to move on, but that there’s some aspect within the relationship that isn’t working. When you figure out what that is, it can turn things around and nourish your relationship back to health. Well, at least as long as it’s a thing, and isn’t the person as a whole that’s the problem.

DECKS USED:  LOST HOLLOW TAROT AND SELF-MADE HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION DECK

@Lionharts #TheOctoberTarot Season of the Witch Prompt
Question for October 9th: And as I move down this winding way, what can help me through the fray?

Fantasy Night Theater Tarot - Five of Wands, Eight of Swords, The MoonReading Summary: When uncertainty rises (The Moon), don’t ignore what’s going on outside yourself (Eight of Swords Rx). Remember that others are have their own agendas, just as you have yours (Five of Wands).

Take Away: Look beyond the conflict in question. During conflict, it’s important to always seek out others perspectives and motivations. This doesn’t mean losing sight of your own, but when people feel heard, they often become less aggressive in response.

Unfortunately, there can’t always be a “meeting of minds”, no matter how much you’d like there to be. But, by putting effort into hear and understand where they come from, sometimes it can take some of the intensity out of the conflict as a whole.

DECK USED: FANTASY NIGHT THEATER TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsOct2024 Challenge Prompt
Question for October 8th thru 10th

Lost Hollow Tarot - Strength, Temperance, Seven of PentaclesHaunted: What troubles are haunting you right now?

Seven of Pentacles – Although the holiday rush is rapidly approaching, you are not getting done as much as you would like in preparation for its arrival. Neither are you rallying as readily as you’d like this year.

Trick: What illusion is allowing this problem to thrive?

Strength – Others do not need to be convinced to help out. The prep work and holiday rush is not all on your shoulders alone, and you can ask and receive help without the need for explanation or persuasion.

Treat: What can you do to resolve this problem?

Temperance – Go for the simple, easy approach. Set your efforts in this matter to a minimum and just ask. There’s no need to stew over what to say, nor put too much on your own shoulders.

DECK USED: LOST HOLLOW TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I woke up early and spent some time out in nature today on a hike before anyone else was up and ready to get going.  I also took the ibuprofen today before I needed it… because I knew I was going to need it.

The Improvement Factor

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Today’s meditation was twelve minutes long and was one of the #DailyCalm sessions from the Calm app. It was done in the car, and I had a lot of trouble concentrating because the music was too loud and people were talking in the front seat. I may try to give it another try later this evening.

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Cryptid Tarot's Six of Wands (Crazy Critter of Bald Mountain) and Halloween Affirmation Cards@GlitterbyInk #OctoberCauldron24 Prompt
Cauldron of Motion Prompt for October 8th : Power

Today’s draw is the Six of Wands (Crazy Critter of Bald Mountain) combined with the affirmation “Have a spook-tacular day.”

Remember to take some time to please yourself today. It’s going to be a big one, with a lot of travel involved and visiting places that you don’t really enjoy.  It’s important to make sure that you find time to give yourself a bit of what you need, instead of just pushing forward because it’s expected of you by others.

By providing yourself with a bit of what you need, it will help the day go a bit better for you, and be more enjoyable over all.

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

@Lionharts #TheOctoberTarot Season of the Witch Prompt
Question for October 8th: Omens, signs, symbology, what do I follow, what do I heed? {Draw two cards, one for something to follow, and one for something to heed}

Luis Royo's Dark Tarot and Void: The Frontier Game CardsWhat do I Follow – Ace of Cups and Fossil Theft – Follow your gut when it comes to who you trust and who you don’t put your trust in.

Sometimes your emotions are hard to understand, and your brain has a tendency to try and get in the way. It’s okay for them to weigh in, but don’t mistake them for the truth.  It’s your intuition that speaks the truth and its messages need to be weighed in as first priority.

What do I Heed – Knight of Cups and Moving Idol – Fall back on previous experiences that have taught you when to be wary. Take care not to let your enthusiasm convince you to disregard caution. Trust what you’ve seen, and don’t get too close.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Bay Leaf for Protection From Negativity
Dried Red Maple Leaf for Adaptability and Connection
Gneiss Wishing Stone for Patience in Unpleasant Situations
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: LUIS ROYO’S DARK TAROT AND VOID THE FRONTIER GAME CARDS

@HealingThruTarot’s #httOctoberTarotChallenge2024 Prompt
Prompt for October 8th : Wisdom from beyond the veil.

Cryptid Tarot - King of Cups (Loveland Frog), Page of Wands (Cactus Cat), Justice (Jackalope and Wolpertinger)Reading Summary: Your partner still has lots to teach you (King of Cups / Loveland Frog) not just about your emotions but also your passions (Page of Wands / Cactus Cat). You get out of your relationship what you put into it (Justice / Jackalope and Wolpertinger).

Take Away: You are encouraged to work on finding ways to better balance your time so that you can spend more of it with him.

This will allow you to get more out of your relationship as a whole, as you will always get out of your relationship with Gideon a reciprocation for what you are put in.

Other elements included in this reading:
Deodar Cedar Impression for Clarity and Spiritual Connection
Foraged Japanese Yew Sprig for Resurrection and Rebirth
Foraged Deer Rib for Connection through the Veil
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: CRYPTID TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I didn’t bother going into the casino today with J and Ms B.  I ate dinner with them then skipped out to be outside instead, then went straight up to the room to relax.

The Value of Experience

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

I really liked this one. Okay so it wasn’t easy and was just a bit uncomfortable, but at the same time? I liked it all the same, because it spoke to values that I work very hard to embrace and provided a way to incorporate those values into my meditation practice now and then to try and become more comfortable with him.

Those values, incidentally, were based off a Shinzen Young quote that says “Our job is to love the unlovable.”  I like that.  The session spoke about how sometimes, love doesn’t mean making yourself vulnerable to others or even forgiving them their trespasses and forgetting to take caution.  It means that even though these elements are there, your heart is still filled with love for them as flawed human beings.

This was not an easy session by any means, but it really felt… good, and I enjoyed it.

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Hellow Tarot's Six of Wands and Halloween Affirmation Cards@GlitterbyInk #OctoberCauldron24 Prompt
Cauldron of Warming Prompt for October 6th : Ignite

Today’s draw is the Six of Wands combined with the affirmation”With every challenge you meet, you gain experience. Every day you’re leveling up.”

The message in today’s cards is an encouragement to ignite within you the passion to experience adventures and try new things. Don’t let fear of failure hold you back, or a lack of confidence become an obstacle.

Whether or not you succeeded, you gain experience either way. This experience is more valuable than the accolades of success ever could be, and last much longer.

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

@Lionharts #TheOctoberTarot Season of the Witch Prompt
Question for October 6th : From today until Samhain, how or where should I begin?

All Hallows Eve Tarot and the Lost OracleReading Summary: Begin by continuing to offer stability and support (Queen of Pentacles) to those that need it, while taking care to separate yourself from those you simply aren’t prepared to deal with (Eight of Cups). Be proactive, but take care to reflect on who is deserving of your time, energy, and effort before you begin (Nascent).

Take Away: Don’t waste you time and energy on trying to foster stability in areas that are undeserving of your effort.  If the apple is rotten, don’t bother picking it. Let it fall.  After all, you can only carry so much, so make sure you are filling your basket with the good ones.

Other elements included in this reading:
Roots and Branches Bamboo Plaque for Interconnectivity in Life
Foraged Red Alder Cones for Support in One’s Endeavors
Foraged Red-Stemmed Feather Moss for Attentive Understanding
Citrine for Energy Lift (easing the weight of heavy energies)
Desert Rose for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: ALL HALLOWS EVE TAROT AND LOST ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsOct2024 Challenge Prompt
Prompt for October 6th : Do Spread 1

Autumn Tarotholics Tarot Reading with the Hellow Tarot

Bat – What is ending at this time that needs your awareness and focus?

The Devil atop Trick or Treat – Stay vigilant that you are not being manipulated by those things you need in your life. Even things like your need for fairness and balance can become a liability for coercion under the right circumstances.

Calendula – Who is a loving constant in your life that needs a bit more recognition?

Eight of Cups Rx – Those that stick around even when things are difficult or frustrating are a loving constant in your life and in need of more recognition for their staying power. After all, you really aren’t all that easy to live with at times.

Owl – What do you need to know right now to trust that you’re on the right path?

Ace of Wands – Creativity is your calling, and is why you get so excited and inspired again and again for new creative endeavors.  It is an integral part of who you are and although you may have fallow times, it will always rise back up again.

Rose – What memory from your past needs revisited to guide you in your future safety?

Queen of Pentacles – This card reflects back to the reading done for Lionharts today (previous reading to this one). It says that you are and have always been a supporting role in others lives, and is a reminder to be judicious in where you allow that energy to go.

Black Cat – Where is conformity more of a risk than independent thought?

The Magician – You do not conform well and trying to do so corrupts your ability to achieve your goals and manifest what you want out of life.

Wormwood – While the veil is thin this month, what in your life needs protecting?

Two of Pentacles Rx atop The Tower – Chaos has a tendency to create imbalance. Make sure that you are staying detached enough to see where balance is needed even during chaotic situations.

Raven – Where can sating your curiosity lead to the resurrection of something you’ve lost?

King of Cups atop Ten of Cups Rx – Don’t forget that Gideon is your happy place. Delving into time with him can help spark your sense that everything is right in the world.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Lichen for Perseverance
Foraged Silver Maple Key for Bouncing Back to Thrive
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration and Clarity
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: HELLOW TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I picked up food on the way home from the salon instead of making myself something at home. It just felt like one too many things and not enough spoons to get it all done.