Shadowscapes Tarot

🌑 New Moon in Taurus – May 2026

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Tomorrow is the new moon, and like all new moons and full moons, I did a spread aligned to the moon’s current themes as a part of my recognition of the moon’s cycle and influences upon us. Today’s spread is courtesy of @wildwomansisterhoodofficial

New Moon in Taurus Tarot Reading with the Shadowscapes Tarot

What in my life no longer feels aligned with who I am becoming?

Queen of Pentacles – You are burnt out on caring for others and their needs. The elder care that became a part of your life a few years ago has bloomed into something more than you are able to handle. As a result, you’re feeling particularly burnt out in this area. This means that sometimes you just don’t care as much as you feel like you should.

Where am I being asked to slow down and trust the unfolding?

Ten of Swords – You have a tendency to try and push through unpleasant experiences in an effort to reach the end and something better on the other side. Instead, sometimes it’s important to linger in those experiences, rather than trying to plow through them, in order to discover and better understand what they have to offer you.

What would it feel like to stop forcing and begin listening?

Three of Cups – More celebration and less seriousness. More connection and community, less solitude.

If you were to stop forcing everything and turn your focus to listening instead, you would be able to connect more fully and closely with those around you, and find more joy in those connections.

What kind of life would truly nourish my body, mind, and soul?

Temperance – The kind of life where you allow yourself to slow down and savor, instead of always pushing for more than you currently have. Although you’ve been working on this for some time now, you still have a long way to go and still spend quite a bit of time chafing instead of savoring the moment.

What seeds am I planting now that I hope will bloom in the seasons ahead?

Knight of Cups atop Knight of Pentacles – You are learning how to enjoy life more by connecting with and understanding your emotions and how they influence your reactions. You understand that this is a slow process, but continue to seek out this understanding of your emotions, and with it, a better understanding of your wants and desires.

New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

Nine of Swords – Take care not to allow your worries and fears to rule you. When you give them free reign, the gather speed and force much like air currents can compound upon each other, causing a breeze to turn into a windstorm. Don’t give these fears the air to breathe, and they won’t be allowed to grow into something formidable to deal with.

Other elements included in this reading:
Goat Figure as Sympathetic Representation of Amalthea

DECK USED: SHADOWSCAPES TAROT

Opening the Door

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

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The @GlitterbyInk #MarchMoments26 Challenge
The Edge of Wonder Prompt for March 4th : Liminal
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Shadowscapes Tarot - Ten of Pentacles

Today’s draw is the Ten of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of satisfaction and stability in the area of one’s finances, resources, home, health, manifestations, and the physical world. This often translates into themes that have to do with hard earned success, accomplishments, abundance created through patience and hard work.

Perfection is temporary. Okay, so perhaps perfection in itself is a myth, but we can all agree that times when everything is going our way and we can relish in our successes are few and fleeting.

If we consider treating these moments as liminal, maybe we could savor them just a little more deeply.

That is to say, even our mistakes and failures have the potential to be transitional doorways that lead to something better… if we open our minds to letting that be the case.

After all, with each mistake and failure we experience, we learn and grow… or at least that is the idea. That means that nothing, not even failure, is a waste as long as we learn from it in some way and carry those lessons forward with us.

The message in today’s Ten of Pentacles and “Liminal” prompt is a reminder that just because something doesn’t go how it’s planned doesn’t mean that it doesn’t hold value. Our mistakes and our failures have great potential to be doorways… thresholds through which we can gain value, as long as we’re open to doing so.

DECK USED:  SHADOWSCAPES TAROT

The Belly of the Unconscious Spread
by @thetarotdiagnosis

Tarot Reading with The Unofficial Shel Silverstein Tarot

A part of myself that’s been kept hidden

Ten of Wands – Just exactly how much shit you’re trying to deal with at once. You keep overfilling your plate and trying to pile more on as if you’ve got plenty of time and room for more. The fact is, though, that you don’t… and you’re not handling what you already have half as well as you appear to be to others.

Why has this part needed to hide?

Two of Swords – Part of the reason this issue comes about in the first place is because you often struggle to pick one option over another. Instead of buckling down and making a choice, you then try to take on both.

How does this hidden material influence me indirectly?

Two of Wands Rx – Being unable to be more selective in what you take on holds you back from the planning stage of those things that are a part of your responsibility. There’s just not enough time, and so it forces you to have to do things on the fly and hope for the best instead of having a well-made plan in place.

What does safe exploration of this part look like?

Ace of Wands Rx – A release of enthusiasm. You can’t “burn the candle at both ends” forever. The fact you can see the potential in so many different things, and become enthusiastic about that potential, means that you’re always going to struggle to choose. You need to acknowledge, though, that sometimes choosing is unavoidable or you’ll end up snuffing out the potential of both… or alternately burning out quickly in a flash fire.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Oak Branch with Moss and Lichen for Perseverance
Scotch Pine Cone for Purging Negative Influences
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE UNOFFICIAL SHEL SILVERSTEIN TAROT

@lightningwildflower‘s March Reflection to Action Challenge
Venus sextile Uranus Prompt for March 4th: What unexpected pleasure is ready to enter my life?

Tarot Reading with the Shadowscapes Tarot

Reading Summary: Acting now (Eight of Wands) to take a better care of yourself and follow what truly matters to you (The Lovers) will help keep your emotional novicity (Page of Cups) from stealing the show (Seven of Swords).

Take Away: Yes, I made up a word (novicity). The condition of being a novice in something.

You are still new and lacking in skill when it comes to your emotions. This doesn’t have to be your focus, though. The problem lies in the fact that you focus so hard on your struggle in this that you aren’t allow room for enjoyment of life as a whole. Instead you’re too busy focusing on your failings and struggles.

You can experience far more pleasure in life if you allow yourself to love and care for yourself well rather than punishing yourself for your failings. Beating yourself up makes life worse, and does nothing to strengthen you or help you learn to do better.

Other elements included in this reading:
Japanese Cherry Leaf as a Reminder of Life’s Fleeting Moments
Baby’s Breath Bundle for Connecting to Purity of Heart
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED:  SHADOWSCAPES TAROT
Daily Self Kindness

I tried out a new restaurant I’d never been to before instead of going with the old stand-by options.

Ideas and Innovation

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Tarot Skrytych Svetu - Shadowscapes Tarot - Ace of SwordsToday’s draw is the Ace of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of the seed of new beginnings in the area of one’s intellect, education, ambitions, thoughts, and communication.

This often translates into themes that have to do with new ideas and interests, new contacts or ways to communicate with others, or new interests or educational pursuits.

The key aspect of this card that directs what I see in its message is that those that surround the blade are all swans and butterflies.  It’s not a menagerie, but rather an inner circle of winged friends.

The message in today’s card is a reminder to take time today to share your ideas with those around you that are a part of your inner circle. There’s a lot of things you can do to help those you care about, so don’t let moments of innovation remain silent and personal.  Share them with others instead.

DECK USED:  SHADOWSCAPES TAROT CZECH EDITION

Daily Self Kindness

I spent time with Gideon on his birthday today, and it felt really good.

Perfect Moments

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

The Lover's Path Tarot - Ten of CupsToday’s draw is the Ten of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of emotional satiation. This goes beyond the solitary satisfaction we see in the Nine of Cups and speaks, instead, of an emotional completion that is both healthy and includes others. For that reason, this card is often referred to as the “happy family” card.

I love the imagery on this card. It’s just so peaceful and complete to me.  The tree and the water, the figures together and the green hills.  It’s just… uniquely perfect.

Today’s message is about identifying perfect moments. Life isn’t perfect, and there’s always going to be problems and struggles, hurdles and stressors. The thing is, though?  We all have perfect moments in our lives.

Today’s card is a reminder not to take these moments for granted, but to cherish them. Treasure them and hold them close both in the moment and in your memories, so that when times are not so perfect you can pull those memories up to remind yourself that perfection does exist, and it will come again.

DECK USED:  THE LOVER’S PATH TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 2nd thru 4th

The Lover's Path TarotIn what moments in life do you find the most joy?

High Priestess and Two of Cups – One of the ways in which you experience joy in your life most strongly when you are able to connect on a deeper and more profound level with those that you love and care about.

How can you experience and embrace more joy in life?

When your hard work and determination (Magician) is starting to pay off (Seven of Pentacles), instead of continuing to push or begin looking for more options to expand upon your success (Seven of Cups), take time to celebrate what you’ve accomplished (Three of Cups).

What do you need to focus on for self-care for the approaching new moon?

Queen of Pentacles and Five of Cups Rx – Don’t get down on yourself about the business being slow. Instead, focus forward on nurturing it into greater health. Slumps happen, but focusing too deeply upon them can make then extend and expand rather than blowing over for better.

DECK USED: THE LOVER’S PATH TAROT

@thetarotprofessor Self Love Challenge Prompt
Topic : Do the Love Yourself Tarot Spread.

Love Yourself Tarot Reading with the Kei Tarot Love

I am proud of myself for…

Two of Wands and Temperance – You made the choice a few years ago to begin focusing more on balancing self-care into your journey going forward, rather than ignoring your needs or sacrificing them on the altar of your goals. You may not have perfected this, but you continue to strive in this effort and are proud of the successes that you have achieved in this area.

One unique thing I have to offer is…

Empress and Six of Swords – Your nurturing and encouragement helps others in seeking out better and healthier paths for their lives. With your help they are able to see the potential that change has to offer, and your help then encourages them to reach for it rather than shrink away.

I love myself, because…

Eight of Swords Rx and Ace of Wands – You are always seeking to see the truth and alternative perspectives of any situation. You use your inner fire of determination within you to keep this effort going no matter how bad things seem in the moment.

DECK USED: KEI LOVE TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

More time with Gideon.  It’s been so amazing having so much time with him lately in the evenings and I’m really enjoying it.

Weekly Creativity Prompt – The Memes Have It

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Prompt: Have you ever seen a meme and suddenly thought “This meme is such a Fool Card moment!”? This activity is based off of our love for the almighty meme and how we associate tarot with the world around us. Pick (or randomly draw) between three to five cards from your deck. For each card, pick (or find) a meme that you feel fits that card perfectly.

Shadowscapes Tarot, Joie de Vivre Tarot, Corinne Elyse Tarot, Modern Witch Tarot, Tarot Elements

DECK USED: SHADOWSCAPES TAROT, JOIE DE VIVRE TAROT, CORINNE ELYSE TAROT, MODERN WITCH TAROT, TAROT ELEMENTS

The Nature of Value

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Today’s meditation was supposed to be another installment of the mantra meditation, but it turns out I was so beat that I ended up dozing off within the first couple of minutes of the meditation.  So… today’s meditation was skipped and I had a nap instead.  I will pick it back up tomorrow.

Tarot Skrytých Světů and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal CardsToday’s draw is the Six of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of generosity, being receptive to help, and the giving and receiving that is involved in balancing the scales between the “haves” and the “have nots”.

Like so many of the cards in this deck, I see a lot of fae energy in this card.  The piper that coaxes wealth from stone, the seedling below that absorbs that wealth like mana from the gods. In the image here we have not just the have and have not but rather we have one that can coax what is needed from the world around him, draw it out to shower upon the one in need that lies below. This is an exchange of not wealth but energy.

Combined with the Thera-Pets card for today, the message that I see here is that sometimes we need to look to others for inspiration.  Outside sources can sometimes give us the added oomph needed to do the things that need to be done… including the self care we need for ourselves.

I find this in my relationship with Gideon. Not once in the nearly thirteen years of our relationship have we ever borrowed, loaned, given, or requested for monetary support from each other.  Not once.  Not once has money ever been offered or asked for.

Instead, the exchange between us is in something far more valuable.  He receives from me what he finds of greatest value (and to be fair I am not sure what these things are, but I would guess that a part of it is my encouragement for him to be a better man, to do better and be better and shine brighter)…. and in turn I receive from him those things of greatest value that I need.  Support and love, encouragement and nurturing.  He gives me strength… and helps me be accountable to how I treat myself. That is the mana he provides to me in my life.

DECK USED:  TAROT SKRYTÝCH SVĚTŮ (SHADOWSCAPES TAROT CZECH VERSION) AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

The Radical Love Tarot Challenge Prompt
Topic: Moments of resonance
Question: How can I listen more closely and go more deeply into my moments of resonance?

Fournier's Tarot Cats by Ana Juan

How can I listen more closely to my moments of resonance?
Ten of Pentacles and Nine of Cups

Be settled and grounded and grateful.  This is about balance and security, and the need for both in order to hear more clearly what those moments mean and where they come from.  When distracted by chaos or imbalance, it becomes harder to focus on those moments, and harder to render meaning from them, because there’s so much going on that’s pulling your attention away from that feeling of resonance deep within.

How can I go more deeply into my moments of resonance?
King of Swords Rx and Eight of Cups

Don’t over think it and instead let it lead you to new horizons. Moments of resonance are about intuition. Using too much reason and analytical thinking will just pick them apart and leave them like tiny pieces of shredded paper on the floor.  Instead of dissecting these feelings and invalidating them with logic and reason, allow them to take you forward into the sensation itself and introduce you to new understanding about what feels right for you and you alone..

DECK USED:  FOURNIER’S TAROT CATS BY ANA JUAN

#DiscordTarotolicsFeb2021 Challenge Prompt
Question:  How can I best work at improving the skill of a more gentle and nurturing delivery during readings?

Tarot Skrytých SvětůReading Summary: Acknowledge that using a nudging and persuasive tone (Strength) is too much too fast for some people (Four of Swords Rx). Instead, slow down (Knight of Pentacles) and allow a warmth to overlay (Queen of Pentacles) your normally more forceful approach.

Take Away: Although my reading for others is focused on empowerment and helping them, sometimes I come off too strong in this regard and it feels like “too much” in the moment.  To temper this, I need to slow down and focus on instilling more warmth into my delivery.  It’s not about giving them a shoulder to cry on but rather providing a glowing center of warmth and caring that threads through that message of empowerment.  In slowing down, it then is easier for them to digest and the warmth further makes acceptance of what’s being said go more smoothly and easily.

DECK USED:  TAROT SKRYTÝCH SVĚTŮ (SHADOWSCAPES TAROT CZECH VERSION)

Daily Self Kindness

When I realized I had dozed off into a nap during my meditation, I didn’t berate myself or shame myself for it.  Instead I wallowed into the pillow and enjoyed the relaxation.