Solitary Tarot Challenge

Love and Letting Go

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Dancing In the Dark Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Six of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of leaving behind what is unhealthy or otherwise a problem in some way for a brighter horizon.

The traditional imagery in this particular card is accented with a cracked and crackled appearance, which speaks to me of situations that create a sense of splintering or inner crumbling.

Combined with the affirmation card for today, the message that I see here is a reminder that when things get rough and you feel like you’re falling apart, we need to remember to look to those that love and support us to help us through.

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Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 24th

Jeremy Miranda Oracle and Somnia TarotWhat can help make me feel like I’m enough?

Three of Swords – Finding peace through allowing yourself to feel your feelings. Pain and grief are not meant to be bottled up, and no matter how “weak” you may feel when vulnerable, it is through sharing and expressing that you will continue to grow.

What can help make me feel like I’m doing enough?

The Devil – Lean into your connection with the earth. Sink your hands into soil and get some work done outside if you can or bring the outside in when able.

What can focusing on my self-worth do for me?

The Moon – It will shine a light upon your uncertainties and fears, allowing you to see them more clearly for what they are instead of what your imagination and negative inner dialogue has blown them up to be.

DECK USED: JEREMY MIRANDA ORACLE AND SOMNIA TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for November 24th: Do you live to eat, or eat to live?

Dancing In the Dark TarotReading Summary: Food is a tool to good health (The Magician), and has an emotional connection (Six of Cups). It is also a deeply spiritual experience (The High Priestess).

Take Away: Both… and then some.

Eat to Live – The Magician – I have a metabolism disorder that requires that I consume a great deal of food in order to avoid some pretty dire consequences including hypoglycemia, passing out, diabetic shock, hospital visits, and if not treated quickly, even death. Eating every few hours is an extremely important factor in making sure these things do t happen.

Live to Eat – Six of Cups – Fortunately, I’m a big fan of food. I’m also often an emotional eater. I eat in reaction to a variety of emotions, I eat to celebrate, have a wide variety of comfort foods, and no interest in foods that do not delight my tastebuds. This emotional connection to food means I do not just eat to live… but also live to eat.

And then some.. – The High Priestess – I am a witch. In fact, I am many types of witch. One of those prevailing types in my practice is “Kitchen Witch”. There is much witchcraft that I do that is not food, but there is absolutely no food that I make that is not witchcraft.

DECK USED: DANCING IN THE DARK TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I’m… playing catch-up, and I can’t remember what self kindness I might have done for myself on this day.

Be Nosy

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Today’s meditation was skipped again. So many good intentions… so many skipped mornings.

Hush Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Knight of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of an active beta energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s finances, resources, health, home life, and the physical world. This often translates into themes that have to do with taking bold actions and making positive progress in these areas.

Today I took Ms B to the doctor and went in with her to meet her primary as well as get set up as her emergency contact.

This is one of many small steps she and I have been working on to make sure that she will have someone to depend upon for a support system if needed. Because Z lives in Canada, there are too many factors that could get in the way of her being able to fill that role.

The message in todays cards is to keep asking questions and expressing interest in meeting these people in her life. The doctors, the neighbors, the friends… becoming the head of this support system requires curiosity and an openness to explore her life with her.

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Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 23rd

Mystic Grove Oracle, Mystic Mushroom Oracle, Arcana Tarot Playing CardsWhat can I best focus on today in support of the self?
Nine of Diamonds, Pinwheel Mushroom atop Willow

The Marasmius Rotula (Pinwheel Mushroom) is a symbol of childlike exuberance, which is set atop the Salix (Willow tree), a symbol of healing and working through grief. Combined with the Nine of Diamonds, what we see here is a reminder to count your blessings during this time, and that in doing so, it will assist in the gentling and healing of your grief.

How can I best build on this throughout the week ahead?
Queen of Spades atop King of Clubs, Rowan atop Yellow-dust Amanita

Here we see the influences of your mother in the Queen of Spades, overshadowing your own intense drive and desires (King of Clubs). These cards indicate that the days ahead with your mother may try to eat away at your confidence.

Amanita Flavoconia (Yellow-dust Amanita) is a representation of (among other things) self doubt, which is something that has been flirting around the edges of your awareness the last couple days and is sure to be on the rise if your confidence takes a hit right now. Sorbus (Rowan) atop the Amanita is a reminder of the fact that you can counter that energy with focus on your successes, and that in doing so you can protect yourself from the effects of this self doubt.

DECK USED: ARCANA TAROT PLAYING CARDS, MYSTIC GROVE ORACLE, MUSHROOM ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 23rd & 25th

Hush TarotAdvice I need to hear at this time concerning my personal growth.

Ten of Pentacles – You need to take time to reflect on just how fortunate you are and how much you have. Don’t get so caught up in the combination of the rush and grief that you lose sight of that.

Self care I need right now for the…

Mind – King of Pentacles – Look at where you are and how you’ve gotten there. You may not get everything you want in life, but you strong enough and clever enough to get what you need. Don’t lean into brute force.

Body – Knight of Pentacles – Get on top of making sure you are getting the physical care you need. Falling out of healthy habits is a very bad idea.

Spirit – King of Wands – Own your passions, and lead others to help you in achieving your dreams. Go boldly forth…

Side Note – Lots of ownership of one’s actions present in these cards. And in the readings for today as a whole, there is a heavy emphasis on the need to focus on what you have and your accomplishments in order to bolster your confidence.

DECK USED: HUSH TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Tea. ✅ Collagen peptides. ✅ Yogurt. ✅ Miralax. ✅ Took a nap. ✅

Unique Contributions

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.