Real Rosie the Riveters of WWII Tarot

Power Within the Pause

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The @hippiepixie333 #Escapril2026 Challenge
Prompt for April 26th : reflection 
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Real Rosie the Riveters of WWII Tarot - Two of Swords

Today’s draw is the Two of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of crossroads, difficult decisions, needing more information, seeking inward for answers, weighing one’s options, and sometimes avoidance.

Take some time to think before you open your mouth or act.

Yesterday wasn’t the only day where you can easily trip over your own two feet or put your foot in your mouth without meaning to.

Make sure that you are pausing to think before taking any action… including responding to what other others are saying. Don’t just stay silent out of indecision. Make it a deliberate act instead.

The message in today’s Two of Swords and the “reflection” prompt is a reminder that there is power in choice. There is a huge difference between the silence that comes from living in indecision, and the silence that you choose to hold. One is deliberate, and the other one is desperate or afraid.

Today’s message encourages us to choose to be deliberate in our words and actions. Silence can be a powerful tool. Use it to make sure to think things through before doing anything.

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@Lionharts #TheAprilTarot Root & Rise Challenge
The Rise Prompt for April 26th : What naturally drives me forward once I decide to act?

Tarot Reading with the Rust Belt Arcana and Little Witchcrafts Oracle

Reading Summary: Once you’ve decided to act, it is a combination of courage (The Rooster), confidence (The Magician), and hope (Candle) that continues to drive you forward.

Take Away: Because you are willing to fail in order to learn how to succeed, you are able to use hope to your advantage in overcoming your fears. That hope, therefore, gives you courage.

This courage then drives you, and gives you confidence to keep going, even when the task at hand might seem overwhelming or extremely difficult.

It is confidence born out of hope and courage that naturally drives you forward once you’ve decided to act. The fear of failure mitigated by the assurance within that using that failure will allow you to succeed when you try again.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Oak Branch with Moss and Lichen for Perseverance
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Carnelian Agate for Inner Drive and Focusing On Aspirations
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: RUSS BELT ARCANA AND LITTLE WITCHCRAFTS ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsApr2026 Challenge
Prompt for April 26th : Do Spread 2
@lightningwildflower‘s April Energetic Shifts Challenge
Venus sextile Neptune, Mercury square Jupiter Prompt for April 26th : What belief or assumption do I need to reevaluate?

Tarot Reading with the Real Rosie the Riveters of WWII Tarot

Reading Summary: It’s okay to ask for help from those that know more than you (Queen of Swords). Even when those that are closest to you (Two of Cups) are impatient to get going (Knight of Swords).

Take Away: Don’t let the enthusiasm of of others keep you from taking the time you need to do your due diligence.

You don’t have to jump when they say go, no matter how much it feels like you do or how hard they push in their enthusiasm.

That enthusiasm is all well and good, but it’ll still be there if you take the time you need to make sure you know what you need to know first. So take your time and consult with those that have more knowledge than you before jumping on board.

When you take that time to do the research first, you bring to the table with you the knowledge and expertise needed to ensure success.

Other elements included in this reading:
Zodiac Wheel (on Cancer) for Understanding Cycles and Rhythms
Dried Red Maple Leaf for Adaptability and Connection
Carnelian Agate for Inner Drive and Focusing On Aspirations
Green Jasper and Tiger Eye Turtle for Confidence within Progress
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

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Daily Self Kindness

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

Play On… Rain Clouds Be Damned

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

The Real Rosie the Riveters of WWII TarotToday’s draw is the Nine of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of solitary satisfaction, a job well done, self-sufficiency, abundance, and success at work or in finance.

Here in this card’s imagery I see themes to do with self-sufficiency and pride in a job well done. There’s focus and control in the woman’s hands and gaze as she works, supporting a clear theme in these areas that carries over into my own life and the pride I take in my own work.

Yes. Hiccups happen.  I had a few of them this weekend, in fact.  All of which were detrimental to my business and out of my control.  And yet, today’s card is a reminder that even when hurdles and obstacles stand in your way, you need to make sure to acknowledge and appreciate how far you’ve come and what you’ve learned along the way. Your successes and accomplishments matter and shouldn’t be disregarded just because life decides cast some storm clouds your way.

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#DiscordTarotholicsJun2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic for June 12th: Do Spread #2
Question: Let’s pare down my focus to what really needs my attention at this time.

Audubon & Animal Bones Postcard Set and Abstract Art TarotStop worrying about all the piddly ass little things (too many scattered butterflies), and instead focus on who you want to become (Judgement / Social Justice and how the flames in this card correspond to the central one of butterflies through color in the anchor card). It’s time to seize control and get yourself back on track in this area (Emperor).

In the echo of shape and theme between the balloons in the Queen of Brushes and the anchor card there is indication that this doesn’t have to be a heavy process. There’s nothing studious or particularly hard about it, you just need to welcome back in that nonconformity within your soul (burning flag and spray painted anarchy sign), and let it flourish and stretch its wings (back to the copious amounts of butterflies in the anchor card).

DECK USED: AUDUBON & ANIMAL BONE POSTCARD SET AND ABSTRACT ART TAROT

The #STCTarotChallenge Statements of Power Prompt
Questions for June 12th

The Real Rosie the Riveters of WWII TarotI am grateful for…

The Magician and The Tower – …my ability to take the chaotically destructive moments in my life and turn them into learning experiences that then benefit me in some way in the future.

This ability to seek out and gather the boon from negative experiences helps me turn the negative experiences in my life around into something positive. It doesn’t destroy the negative, but gives a different aspect and a way to appreciate that the experience was necessary for me to become who I am and be where I am in life.

And this helps…

King of Pentacles and Nine of Cups – … me to not just stay on top of my responsibilities, but also assist others along the way, all while remaining contented and happy with my lot in life in general.

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Daily Self Kindness

Ugh.  Well, I tried to advocate for myself with Etsy about something they did in my account while I was locked out.  It didn’t go to well, but at least I tried.  I think my self kindness, though, was in finally just letting it go after the customer service chat was over instead of continuing to stew over it.