Mystical Shaman Oracle

Sparking Creativity

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Today’s meditation was an ten minute long #DailyTrip session from the @Calm app.

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Victorian Faery Tarot - Queen of Spring, Queen of Wands and the Cats Against Anxiety CardsDaily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Queen of Wands (Spring), which is traditionally a representation of a receptive alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s passion, drive, willpower, determination, values, and principles. This often translates into themes that have to do with being supportive of others projects and passions, or searching for inner truth within your own values and principles.

The Queen of Wands has then been combined with one of the Cats Against Anxiety cards, which says, “Focus on the positive.”

Positivity inspires creativity, and creativity inspires positivity. It’s like how smiles and laughter can be contagious.  Although it’s true that some of the most revered artwork in history was created during times of depression and illness, it’s the spark of hope and life within that draws these creations to the surface in the artist and gives them the spark of motivation to share them with others.

These creations then inspire others who are struggling to do the same. To create something beautiful.

The message in today’s cards is to lean into positivity and allow it to kindle your creative spark. It always feels a bit awkward and silly to me when I speak about positivity and optimism.  Like people will take it as some sort of toxic “you have to stay positive all the time and it will solve all your problems” bullshit.

Please don’t take today’s message that way. Positivity and optimism have benefits, but they can’t solve all our problems.  What it can do, though, is help make the harsh times, the struggles, and feelings of things being disproportionately bad a little better.  It can lift us up to help us be inspired, and assist us in finding the motivation to try and make things better. This exercise (daily positive message) isn’t to solve everyone’s problems, nor my own for that matter, but to provide a little bit of light in the darkness.

DECK USED:  VICTORIAN FAERY TAROT AND CATS AGAINST ANXIETY CARDS

#DiscordTarotholicsDec2025 Challenge
Prompt for December 28th : Do Spread 4
Question for December 30th : Where in your life do you need to work on better boundaries in the year ahead?

Tarot Reading with the Victorian Faery Tarot and Mystical Shaman Oracle

Anchor Card / Earth – Stability. Doing those things that help ground you and foster a connection with the earth. Spending time in nature.

Seven of Spring / Wands – There is a “movement” correlation between the grasses in the Seven of Spring, and the vertical pattern in the background around the mouth of the figure in the Earth card. This suggests that instead of immediately going on the defensive with others, it would be better to hold your words. Pause and ground first instead of reacting.

Knight of Spring /Wands – Although there is a subtle color correlation between the Knight of Spring and the Earth card, the shades and hues are off. This suggests that leaping forward is not the answer. This includes observing with the intent of leaping forward to defend or refute.  Take a moment to examine the intent to why you are paying such close attention. Is it just for ammunition’s sake? Or is it true interest?

The Vicar / Hierophant – The golden light that shines over the rocks in the Vicar card connects to the glow of gold in the top right corner of the Earth card, speaking of a need to lean into the warmth that the future holds. The robes of the Vicar then correspond to the greens across the forehead and mouth of the figure in the Earth card, indicating a need to internalize that warmth, asking you to train your focus on your efforts toward positivity, optimism, and seeking moments of joy; especially in tried and true ways proven by time to lift you up.

Take Away: All together, these cards are a reminder that the wolf within you that you feed is the one that grows strong. If you feed all your attention to the negative, even in the efforts of protecting yourself, it’s the negative that will grow strong inside you.

Instead, it is important to create boundaries for yourself in this area, so that you can focus more on the positive and your efforts towards optimism and joy, so that this is what grows strong inside you.

DECK USED: VICTORIAN FAERY TAROT AND MYSTICAL SHAMAN ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I’m still sliding downhill in the sick and miserable department.  Getting lots of rest and drinking lots of water.

Self Care Saturday (on Sunday)

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As I’ve mentioned before, these readings are (not usually) bearing in on any one thing or event in my life, as the question used is asking for a more general outlook. This is a self care exercise, and are not meant as a predictive reading.

The question is… What do I need to focus on in the week ahead?

Earth – Ace of Pentacles – New opportunities in manifestation and abundance for 2nd week in a row. The little girl happily swinging, shining bright in her glass bubble is an indication of inspiration and enjoyment in exploring these new opportunities from a secure place.

Air – King of Cups – Seek out Gideon when my mind becomes too chaotic and anxieties threaten to take over. Remember he is a safe place to take refuge and a breather.

Water – Ten of Swords – If I don’t work on finding balance instead of bulking up my defenses, things are going to run the risk of going catastrophically wrong emotionally.

Fire – Queen of Swords – I often view the Queen of Swords as cold and restrained.  The clarification card expands on this theme for a message concerning caution and restraint in sharing inspiration with others in order to protect your interests.

Moving Away From – The Staff & Beauty Way – These cards in the “moving away from” position indicate that finding balance, positivity, and optimism will be a bit of a challenge over the next week.

Heading Toward (and Moral of the Story) – Middle World – Now is a good time for new endeavors, as the world and its energies support you. But, take caution to not be reckless or careless with your resources or confidences.

Decks Used: Crow Tarot, Dixit Pack #6 Memories, Mystical Shaman Oracle

 

Self Care Saturday (on Sunday)

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As I mentioned before, these readings are (not usually) bearing in on any one thing or event in my life, as the question used is asking for a more general outlook. This is a self care exercise, and are not meant as a predictive reading.

The question is… What do I need to focus on in the week ahead?

Earth – Ace of Pentacles – It is time to again set your eyes upon your financial and business goals. Keep your focus and clarity will come along with the manifestation of what is desired.

Air – Ten of Pentacles – Peace of mind concerning my stability and security of hearth and home as well as the business and finances. Be sure to pay attention, as some beliefs are mistaken and will need assessing for this stability and security to manifest past the mind into reality.

Water – Four of Wands – The drop will soon lift.  Enjoy the time of peace and harmony that follows, and don’t take it for granted.  Languish in its comforting warmth.

Fire – Eight of Pentacles – Reiteration of the draw for Earth. Stay focused and diligent on your goals.  Don’t get distracted by curiosity and pretty things.

Moving Away From – The Child – A time of innocence and uncertainty. Leave behind the fumbling and replace it with surety.

Heading Toward – The Witness – Acknowledge preconceptions and learn by observation and example of others.

Moral of the Story – Clarity and focus are your friend. Pay attention and examine your motives and beliefs, so that you can be sure to manifest what you really want.

Decks Used: Crow Tarot, Dixit Pack #6 Memories, Mystical Shaman Oracle