How to Be a Wildflower Deck

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Today’s meditation was… you guessed it. Skipped.

Ostara Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Ace of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of the seeds of new beginnings in the areas of one’s intellect, education, ambitions, and communication.

I feel… like I’m not doing enough. And for once, this is not about the business and work. It’s about helping and supporting those around me during this time of loss, and expressing my own emotions.

The Ace of Swords is all about communication, and that little mouse in the card feels like about the right size to how much I’m helping (or expressing my pain).

And yet, I know that this perception is flawed. The message in these cards is a reminder that everyone grieves in their own ways. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and that I am helping others more than I realize.

DECK USED:  OSTARA TAROT AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK

Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 22nd

Blood Moon TarotSomething kind/encouraging I need to hear today.
Two of Dreams, Page of Honey atop Death

You are making the decision to learn how to deal with your emotions through this time of transition instead of burying them. It’s not an easy choice to allow yourself to express into the physical world how you are feeling, but keep making this choice to stay open instead of shutting down.

How can I extend this kindness to those around me?
Page of Dreams

Share with others. Learn not just how to stay open and allow others in, but also work at expressing how you are feeling as well. This is a learning journey not so much about identifying your feelings, but learning how to share them with others.

DECK USED: BLOOD MOON TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 22nd

Ostara TarotAdvice I need to hear at this time concerning my love life.

The Sun and Three of Pentacles – Happiness takes teamwork. Don’t forget that you are part of the team.

Greatest Strength

Death – Weathering changes together. After over thirteen years, we have been through a wide array of life experiences, troubles, and trials. Through it all we have been together, growing stronger through each of the changes in life.

Greatest Weakness

Ten of Wands – Not sharing your burdens until they become unhealthy and too much for you to bear. You try to take on too much and don’t allow him to carry more of the load until you are struggling under the weight of it all.

Finding Balance

The Magician – Together, you have what is needed to weather any storm and come out on top. He is the puzzle piece that fits with yours, filling in the gaps, just as you do the same for him.

DECK USED: OSTARA TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I had my muffin and tea with collagen peptides today. I e been keeping up with the yogurt but had t had the tea in a few days. I also took Miralax for the second day in a row cuz I’m having a bit of a problem.

Go Play Outside

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Today’s meditation was skipped again today. I’ll try again tomorrow. I woke up to the small of food today and it had me heading to the kitchen instead of lingering to meditate.

Somnia Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Empress card, which is traditionally a representation of nurturing, the earth, mother energies, fertility, abundance, and the sacred feminine.

Here in the imagery of this card, we see the inside taken out. Wet grasslands and standing water combine for me with the spiderwebs in the affirmation card to speak to me a specific message.

“It’s time to get outside. Take your camera and go for a walk in the woods.”

For me, this is a place of renewal and play, of mystery and breathtaking beauty. And spending time among the trees, especially on a damp and foggy day like today, is a kiss of gentle restoration… a breath of fresh air, both literally and figuratively.

I will make sure I get some time outside today.

DECK USED:  SOMNIA TAROT AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK

Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 21st

Terra VolatileIn what area do I need to ask for help of those around me?

Ten of Coins and Page of Coins – Getting things done for work, so that we start off the holiday season right and are working towards the best outcome possible. I brought a good deal of work with me to do, and need to remember that I don’t have to do it all myself. L and Z are both here with me after all.

How can I best ask for help?

King of Cups and Five of Wands – Motivate them through their desire to succeed and personal pride in doing things well. Look for those times they need a distraction or some alone time, and provide for those emotional needs by giving them something to do.

By asking for help I allow myself to:

Temperance and Page of Cups – Moderate my own expenditure of time and energy, and stay open emotionally. My tendency with emotional moments is to retreat and close down. Giving some of the work to them means less for me to use as an excuse to retreat and close myself off.

DECK USED: TERRA VOLATILE

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Topic: Do Spread #1
Question: How is she going to handle her time alone out here in the woods over the remainder of the year?

Somnia TarotReading Summary: There are plenty of people in her life to help her and she won’t be shy about getting that help when she needs it (Strength). Having this time alone will allow her time to process her grief in a healthy way and come out on top of it in the end (Ace of Cups).

She will not be shy about using others feelings of condolences to help her in thriving. (King of Cups).

Take Away: I was worried she would sink into her sadness and the loneliness of being out here all alone in the woods. The cards here indicate that she will reach for processing her emotions, as well as help from others when she needs it.

I still plan on calling her daily once we’re back home tho.

DECK USED: SOMNIA TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I got out my camera and took some pics today out in nature.

Flower Food

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Today’s meditation was skipped, although I have every intention on using this time away from home to get back on track in this area.

R Black Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Star card, which is traditionally a representation of Hope, spiritual guidance, trust, gentle optimism, and the connections between the physical world, internal perceptions, and the spiritual realm.

The stars bear witness to our pain, our heartache, our joy, and out celebrations. They have inspired us since the beginning of our time on earth to look outside of our own lives and beyond ourselves.

Combined with the affirmation card for today, the message I see here is that when things are dark and painful in life, it’s important to look for the things we can do to make things better. Don’t just wallow, but create something beautiful, just as flowers grow from manure.

DECK USED:  R BLACK TAROT AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK

Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 20th

The Crystal Forest Oracle and Phantasma TarotWhat is currently energizing me?
Tanzanite and King of Pentacles

Supporting others isn’t always about being a shoulder to cry on, sometimes it’s about making sure all the practical shit gets done and everything that need to be sustained and kept on track is in order to ensure there are no hiccups while those needing the support are distracted.

Why does this make me feel energized?
Citrine, Nine of Wands atop Seven of Wands

You take joy in being able to protect those that you care about, and this type of support protects them by creating barriers between their grief and those that might take advantage or drag them down further.

DECK USED: THE CRYSTAL FORESTS ORACLE AND PHANTASMA TAROT

Tarot Nerd’s Better Boundaries Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 19th thru 22nd

R Black TarotHow can I tell when my boundaries are being pushed?

The Magician – Tap into the tools you have at hand. Pay attention and stand tall instead of just “floating along”.

How can I be more assertive in protecting my boundaries?

Four of Cups – Take a step back. You are in need of space, distance, and calm. It is only with a bit more distance and a good deal more centering that you can firm up those boundaries.

How can I tell when I’m pushing someone else’s boundaries?

Mother of Pentacles atop Five of Swords – Pay attention to their reactions. Tune in and watch for a rise in aggression.

How can I be more respectful of others’ boundaries?

Ten of Swords atop Two of Pentacles – Accept that everyone has to go through painful transitions, and it’s important to give them the right balance between helpfulness and space to allow them those experiences.

DECK USED: R BLACK TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I crashed early. I was desperate for some quality sleep.

Saying Goodbye

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Today’s meditation was skipped. In fact my entire day and routine has gone to shit.

Gnostic Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Six of Air (Swords), which is traditionally a representation of leaving behind what is unhealthy and isn’t working in order to seek out something better on the horizon.

Today I am grieving for someone I considered in many ways more of a father to me than my own passed away. There was time for a quick FaceTime call to say goodbye, and the imagery in this card mimics the sight of him in his hospital bed, in the angle of the body, the tilt of his head… etc.

These cards are a message of reassurance. They speak of him leaving on his own terms. That he was ready, and it was time.

DECK USED:  GNOSTIC TAROT AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK

Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 19

Phenomena Oracle and Personal Space TarotWhat is currently draining me?
Flood, The World atop Two of Swords

Overwhelmed by the gravity of the choices before me on how to move forward.

What is the cause of this?
Crystallize and Two of Wands

Plans frozen and cracked. Holding pattern.

What can I do about this?
Earthquake and Ten of Pentacles

Focus on providing and receiving stability as the world shakes under your feet. Brace each other.

DECK USED: PHENOMENA ORACLE AND PERSONAL SPACE TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 19th: What is…

Gnostic TarotBlocking My Way

Three of Fire – Hesitation. Yourself. Not “everyone” is on board. Within the shadow of the self there lies resistance to moving forward.

Distracting My Attention

The Fool – You want to fuck around instead of buckling down. This longing for something more carefree and less responsible is new for you and keeps tugging your focus off of your goals.

Tying My Hands

Man / Hero of Air – Impulsivity. When you impulsively follow the fool’s lead, you decrease your options by wasting time chasing windmills.

DECK USED: GNOSTIC TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I made sure to keep up with my eating today, regardless of the fact I want hungry.

There’s More

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Today’s meditation was skipped once again. The bank adventure continues and is frustrating as hell. I swear I am trying to be nice about it.

Fantastical Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower Deck

Today’s draw is the Seven of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of having an abundance of choices, which can be seen as a boon, but can also bring about feelings of inner struggle and overwhelm.

The phrase “you will see wonders” in today’s affirmation card, combined with the couple on the horse riding over the bridge in the Seven of Cups, speak to me of looking beyond the opportunities and options that are in front of your nose. Seek more.

The message in today’s cards is a reminder to keep an open mind and stay flexible. You’re missing out on the good stuff by focusing too hard on what you think are your only options.

DECK USED: FANTASTICAL TAROT AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK

Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 18th

Masculine Archetype Deck and The Witches Tarot

What truth do I need to be reminded of?
Entitled Prince and Eight of Wands

Patience is a virtue and immediate gratification is not a theme in your life, no matter how much you want it to be. Continue to work at being kind, and try not to push too hard on others who are just trying to help.

How can I positively embrace and build on this truth?
Crossing the Threshold atop Romantic, Eight of Swords atop The Tower Rx

It’s not the end of the world, just a stumbling block on your path. Continue to use your words and kindness to sway people in your favor and, in turn, get them to work harder for you than they would if you approached with bluster.

DECK USED: MASCULINE ARCHETYPE DECK AND THE WITCHES TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 16th & 18th

The Slavic Oracle and Fantastical Tarot

Advice I need to hear at this time concerning my work life.

Fertility and The Star – Look forward with eagerness and hope, because now is the time for growth. Don’t worry so much about the shit that’s going wrong, for they are only small pebbles on the path forward. They won’t hinder your growth in the least.

What do I need to focus on for self-care for this full moon?

Harvest and Ace of Pentacles – Now is the time when businesses in the red slide into the black, and your business needs this boon as well. Focus on what needs to be done to keep your business running smoothly and pulling all that new money in that you depend on the season to bring. The more you manage to bring in at this time of year, the easier and happier the majority of the year ahead will be.

DECK USED: THE SLAVIC ORACLE AND FANTASTICAL TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I worked hard to just not think about the bank thing. To give it some time and space.

Sugar vs Vinegar… Flowers vs Thunder

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Today’s meditation was skipped because I overslept my nap and my shrink’s appointment call woke me up. I then dove right back into bank and credit fraud department calls in an effort to fix my damned card.

Heretical Fates Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Justice card, which is traditionally a representation of repercussions and other themes that have to do with cause and effect, and can often indicate the involvement of law enforcement or the legal system within a situation.

Raise your words, not your voice, is advice that I really needed today.  It’s another way of saying “you attract more bees with honey than vinegar” and… considering how frustrating today was?  I very much needed the reminder to be nice.

The thing is? Sometimes being nasty works out. But more often than not? It just makes people balk and not want to help you. When calling in to customer service, if you’re getting a new person each time, they really have absolutely nothing to do with your last experience.  So when you then “come in hot” instead of being nice? To them, it’s out of the blue.  This is hard to remember when we’re frustrated or annoyed, but if the aim is getting someone to help, you definitely don’t want them balking on the other side of the phone.

DECK USED:  HERETICAL FATES TAROT AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK

Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 17th

Enchanted Spell Oracle and Naibi di Giovanni VacchettaWhat am overthinking or do I tend to overthink frequently?
Intellect, Amore atop VI di Bastoni

You’ve spent too much time thinking about how others perceive you and wanting them to like you. You don’t have to overthink this. You’re a likable person, even if you don’t feel like that’s the case.

How can I find or create more inner piece for myself here?
Luxury atop Energy, IX di Dinari

Be grateful for all that you have and all those that are within your life rather than looking for more. New people and new friends are all well and good, but make sure that you aren’t forsaking those you care about and that care about you in the process.

DECK USED: ENCHANTED SPELL ORACLE AND NAIBI DI GIOVANNI VACCHETTA

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for November 17th: Can a person without hope live a full and happy life?

Heretical Fates TarotReading Summary: By making oneself comfortable in the moment (Four of Wands), setting oneself apart from conflict and strife (Four of Swords), and fostering good relationships (Ace of Cups).

Take Away: Yes. It is possible for a person without hope to live a full and happy life.  The key to doing this successfully is to avoid the things that require hope to make one happy.

For example, if you avoid the things that make you wish for more or hope for better, and are happy with what you have and have a life filled with only good and healthy relationships, then there is less need for hope to lighten your load, as your load in life is already quite light.

This is an interesting answer for me, as I was certain the reply would be no.

DECK USED: HERETICAL FATES TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I made sure to get in my smoothie, as well as my muffin and tea, even though it wasn’t easy today.  I kept getting distracted.  In fact, by the end of the day I had partially eaten plates of food all over the house as every time I tried to eat I either got interrupted or distracted.