Hellow Tarot

Letting Go of Judgemental Recriminations

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Today’s meditation was Today’s meditation was a ten minute Daily Calm session from the @Calm app.

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The @GlitterbyInk #OctoberAlchemy26 Challenge
Burn Prompt for October 1st : Release
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Happy Halloween Tarot's Four of Wands

Today’s draw is the Four of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of one’s passionate love for the security and welcoming energies of home. This often translates into themes that have to do with homecoming, celebrating home and stability, as well as relaxation in comfortable spaces.

I am a judgy SOB. Not so much when it comes to others, for when it comes to others, there’s a great deal more forgiveness and effort towards understanding… but when it comes to myself. This includes those things that are associated with me such as my car, my home, etc.

It’s not so much that I expect them to be of a greater value than they are. I love my Prius. I love that I have a mortgage instead of rent. But at the same time, my place is a mess. Never mind all the very good and acceptable reasons why it’s a mess; it’s still a mess.

I try and whittle away at it a little bit at a time, and I pay someone to come in and clean the bathrooms and the kitchen as well as dust and vacuum… and yet it’s still a mess.

That’s the thing, though, right? If you’re not willing to look at the causes of the situation and take them into account, how can you really judge yourself for the mess? And yet I do.

The message in today’s Four of Wands and Release prompt is a reminder that just because my house is a mess doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong, nor does it mean there’s anything wrong with it being a mess. Today’s cards are an encouragement to let go of unreasonable expectation around this hot button topic for me personally.

The mess is here because life is busy, because I’m running a home business inside a small home that I also live in, and because I’m passionate and have lots of interests. None of these are bad things and just because the house is cluttered doesn’t mean that it is unhealthy… thus it’s time to let go of harsh judgments in this area.

DECK USED:  HAPPY HALLOWEEN TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsOct2026 Challenge
Prompt for October 1st : Do the Fourth Quarter Spread

Fourth Quarter Tarot Reading with the Happy Halloween Tarot, Hellow Tarot, Awry The Forest Game Cards, and Twist's Halloween Affirmation Cards

Year Ahead Theme : The Devil

The Devil card is traditionally a representation of temptation, struggles with moderation, harmful excesses, addiction, and self-harm. Temptation is not always bad for you, but neither is it always good. It’s through grounded and sound judgement that we are able to make healthy decisions when choosing what temptations we indulge in and which ones we leave behind.

Theme for October : Trick or Treat

Seek out joy. You can look at the world as scary and intimidating, or you can choose to have fun with it and focus on the rewards. The choice is yours.

Focus / Advice for October : Bow

Keep those things you want in your sights. You will forget about them, and as a result lose your chance to seize them, if you aren’t paying attention and focusing on what you want to achieve.

Ray of Hope for October : I am brave and unafraid to explore new haunted paths on my journey.

Confidence is the name of the game! When you focus on what you want this month, by keeping things turned in the direction of fun and the rewards involved, the scary stuff and challenging situations aren’t quite so difficult to overcome.

Theme for November : Seven of Swords

You may find yourself feeling cheated this month, as if someone has runaway with your hopes for the future. Pay attention to hints that malicious tomfoolery is afoot.

Focus / Advice for November : The Stream

One person’s loss is another’s gain. Look at not what has been lost, but where to go from here. The key to moving seamlessly forward during these disruptions lies in not grieving for the past, but adapting to the future.

Ray of Hope for November : You’re still making progress, even on your worst days.

November may feel like a setback, but keep in mind that progress is still being made, even if more slowly than you’d like or expect. Celebrate the small wins.

Theme for December : Eight of Wands

Busy, busy… go, go, go! November may have felt like a loss but December has the potential to feel llike you’re running yourself ragged. Make sure you are getting enough rest to give yourself the energy you need to just keep up this month.

Focus / Advice for December : Moving Trees

The goalposts are moving and you’re going to have to be quick on your feet to keep up. Even those things that you thought to be immovable are going to try to prove themselves otherwise.

Ray of Hope for December : Ghosting what no longer serves me

Clear your plate of those things you can let go of in order to give yourself more wiggle room in all that rushing around.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Parmeliaceae Lichen for a “Breath of Fresh Air”
Foraged Pin Oak Leaf for Strength and Endurance
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: HAPPY HALLOWEEN TAROT, HELLOW TAROT, AWRY THE FOREST GAME CARDS, AND TWIST’S HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION CARDS

October Prompts by @forgotten.dumpling & @ml.mecham
Prompt for October 1st : the ghost in my coffee cup

Creative Writing Activity with A Striking Collection Matchbox Label Art Playing Cards

Turnera diffusa
for a gentle lift
that allows joy to sink in
(Nine of Cups)

Verbascum thapsus
for a breath of fresh air
and a kiss of calm on the skin
(Six of Spades)

Artemisia vulgaris
then opens the door
to what lies beneath and beyond
(Ace of Clubs)

while the remnants
in the bottom of the cup
tell us of what’s to come and has gone
(Jack of Spades)

Other elements included in this reading:
Japanese Cherry Leaf as a Reminder of Life’s Fleeting Moments
Amethyst Mushroom for Fostering Spiritual Connections
Smoky Quartz for Introspection and Emotional Balance
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED:  A STRIKING COLLECTION MATCHBOOK LABEL ART PLAYING CARDS

@owlandbonestarot #OctoberinBetween Challenge
Prompts for October 

Tarot Reading with the Happy Halloween Tarot

Stop – Eight of Wands – Stop pushing and shoving and rushing so much. You are allowed to take your time, and now is a good time for doing so.

Let yourself savor things for a little while instead of rushing through everything. That rushing is just another way of closing yourself off.

Start – Judgement – It would be a good idea to start checking in on yourself more often to ensure alignment with the path you want to take in life and the person you want to become.

Evolution of the concept of that future person is allowed, but it’s important to keep tabs on the changes you make in that vision so that you aren’t accidentally left trudging down a path that’s no longer relevant.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rosebuds for Potential and Beauty Waiting to Unfold
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED:  HAPPY HALLOWEEN TAROT
Daily Self Kindness

I got the template set up for my October posts today instead of putting it off. It’s one of those things that can feel overwhelming (especially when done on my phone as I did today), but if I don’t do it right away, it ends up feeling as if it’s piling up and holding me back from stepping into the transition from one month to the next.

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.