Today’s meditation was just under eleven minutes long and was another of the guided meditations with interval timer for my piriformis stretching. The topic of today’s guided meditation was about living in the present instead of allowing plans for the future or thoughts of the past to distract you away from the pleasure and joy of what you could be experiencing in the moment.
This is something that I struggle with quite a bit, although I’ve found that meditation and my time in the forest, as well as my time using my camera, all help me in this. It’s hard to find that focus on the present. But in those moments? It’s easier.
The meditation’s guide says that the more you take in these moments in the ways you are able, the more you are able to then carry them out into your life in other ways as well. I hope that’s true, as I find a great deal of peace in those moments, and I’d love to be able to spread that peace further into my life.
Today’s draw is the King of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of a projective alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s thoughts, logic, education, intellect, and communication.
What stands out to me the strongest in the imagery of this card today is the positioning of the sword’s tip. I’m not sure if this was the intention of the artist or not, but the sword tip looks like it’s about to impale the fox.
The fox is a good symbol for the King of Swords, who is someone that is both cunning and intelligent, and good at strategy and inspiring others. This makes my thought about the fox being at risk having to do more with the ruthless expression and posture of the man in the image, rather than the fox itself.
There is a time and a place for ruthlessness, but there are also many more times (and places) when such energy is unnecessary and unwarranted. I am not particularly ruthless with others, but… I can’t say the same for myself. And what I see in this card is exactly that.
I see a man that has become ruthless with himself, and is ready to kill off the fun loving part of himself. He believes that in killing off this part of himself, he can become even smarter, even more powerful, and even more clever. Instead, by killing this part of himself off, he will become less… not more.
The message here is to be kind to myself.
DECK USED: TAROT OF THE LITTLE PRINCE
#DiscordTarotolicsNov2020 Challenge Prompt
Question: Do Spread #3
Fate – Five of Gods – You are left on my own to struggle in the absence of a direction that would move your feet forward. By having your own autonomy to move as you see fit, you allow your spirit sustenance. We all die in the end, but you are willing to earn what you need to survive and thrive until that time comes.
Destiny – Hierophant – The element of destiny is influencing your life in that it is there to teach you. You are the perpetual student and although destiny does not control every step you take and every thing you do, its lessons are a constant companion at your side on each step of your path.
Chance – Two of Nibelungs – Chance is a cruel taskmaster in your life and crashes down around you in unfortunate and unpleasant ways like waves upon a shore. There is no balance, and there is no kindness. Only trials you will either buckle under, or overcome.
DECK USED: RING CYCLE TAROT
Heal & Transform November Challenge Prompt
Question: What physical, daily routines and habits should I introduce in order to help me find better balance in my life?
Knight of Wands atop Wheel of Fortune – Get out into nature, no matter rain or shine.
That would be an amazing thing if it was something I could do daily, and perhaps after the holiday season I can work on that becoming more of a reality. Right now, though? I’ll just have to aim for going out into nature as much as possible… although the “no matter if it’s rain or shine” part is not a problem at all. Weather rarely is a dissuading factor in whether I’m going into the woods or not. Mosquitoes on the other hand… yeah.
The Magician atop The Lovers Rx – Use the tools at your disposal to make sure that you’re making good choices and not sabotaging yourself.
Self sabotage is a real problem for me, and ties into my self-destructive tendencies. It’s one of those things I have to watch out for and do my best to keep track of. And that includes my less recognized but no less relevant self-sabotaging behaviors.
Two of Cups – Make sure you’re connecting with your loved ones and seeking their help.
This ties in to the previous cards in that a part of my tools to help me with my self sabotaging behavior are my friends and loved ones. That is not the only way in which they help me, though. As there is also the emotional support they provide, and the actual physical help that they provide in getting things done, which is extremely important in and of itself at this time of the year.
DECK USED: SCORPIO SEA TAROT
#ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge by E Roebuck-Jones
Question: What is the one problem I would like to solve in my life?
Reading Summary: I want to find the control within myself (The Emperor) to be able to see beyond my pessimistic ways (Four of Cups) into a different perspective (The Hanged Man).
Take Away: The one problem that I would like to solve in my life (at least at this time) is my pessimism. Not that I entirely want it to go away, as I think that a good dose of pessimism is healthy and keeps you safe. But, I want to see more than just that. I want to see other angles. Positive angles. And ultimately, a more rounded view where my pessimism is just a small part of the whole rather than the star of the show.
DECK USED: SAVRAN FOREST TAROT
Today’s draw is the Six of Cups, which traditionally is a representation of the emotions that circle around topics of nostalgia and looking back into the past and embracing the joy and innocence that often comes with childhood memories and remembering past relationships.
Reading Summary: You’re going to pay for it (Justice) if you don’t allow yourself some rest (Four of Coins) and keep striving for a positive perspective during this busy time (The Star). It won’t last forever (Eight of Cups).
Twisting the Leaf 