Solitary Tarot Challenge

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Today’s meditation was skipped once again. The bank adventure continues and is frustrating as hell. I swear I am trying to be nice about it.

Fantastical Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower Deck

Today’s draw is the Seven of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of having an abundance of choices, which can be seen as a boon, but can also bring about feelings of inner struggle and overwhelm.

The phrase “you will see wonders” in today’s affirmation card, combined with the couple on the horse riding over the bridge in the Seven of Cups, speak to me of looking beyond the opportunities and options that are in front of your nose. Seek more.

The message in today’s cards is a reminder to keep an open mind and stay flexible. You’re missing out on the good stuff by focusing too hard on what you think are your only options.

DECK USED: FANTASTICAL TAROT AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK

Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 18th

Masculine Archetype Deck and The Witches Tarot

What truth do I need to be reminded of?
Entitled Prince and Eight of Wands

Patience is a virtue and immediate gratification is not a theme in your life, no matter how much you want it to be. Continue to work at being kind, and try not to push too hard on others who are just trying to help.

How can I positively embrace and build on this truth?
Crossing the Threshold atop Romantic, Eight of Swords atop The Tower Rx

It’s not the end of the world, just a stumbling block on your path. Continue to use your words and kindness to sway people in your favor and, in turn, get them to work harder for you than they would if you approached with bluster.

DECK USED: MASCULINE ARCHETYPE DECK AND THE WITCHES TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 16th & 18th

The Slavic Oracle and Fantastical Tarot

Advice I need to hear at this time concerning my work life.

Fertility and The Star – Look forward with eagerness and hope, because now is the time for growth. Don’t worry so much about the shit that’s going wrong, for they are only small pebbles on the path forward. They won’t hinder your growth in the least.

What do I need to focus on for self-care for this full moon?

Harvest and Ace of Pentacles – Now is the time when businesses in the red slide into the black, and your business needs this boon as well. Focus on what needs to be done to keep your business running smoothly and pulling all that new money in that you depend on the season to bring. The more you manage to bring in at this time of year, the easier and happier the majority of the year ahead will be.

DECK USED: THE SLAVIC ORACLE AND FANTASTICAL TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I worked hard to just not think about the bank thing. To give it some time and space.

Sugar vs Vinegar… Flowers vs Thunder

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Today’s meditation was skipped because I overslept my nap and my shrink’s appointment call woke me up. I then dove right back into bank and credit fraud department calls in an effort to fix my damned card.

Heretical Fates Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Justice card, which is traditionally a representation of repercussions and other themes that have to do with cause and effect, and can often indicate the involvement of law enforcement or the legal system within a situation.

Raise your words, not your voice, is advice that I really needed today.Β  It’s another way of saying “you attract more bees with honey than vinegar” and… considering how frustrating today was?Β  I very much needed the reminder to be nice.

The thing is? Sometimes being nasty works out. But more often than not? It just makes people balk and not want to help you. When calling in to customer service, if you’re getting a new person each time, they really have absolutely nothing to do with your last experience.Β  So when you then “come in hot” instead of being nice? To them, it’s out of the blue.Β  This is hard to remember when we’re frustrated or annoyed, but if the aim is getting someone to help, you definitely don’t want them balking on the other side of the phone.

DECK USED:Β  HERETICAL FATES TAROT AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK

Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 17th

Enchanted Spell Oracle and Naibi di Giovanni VacchettaWhat am overthinking or do I tend to overthink frequently?
Intellect, Amore atop VI di Bastoni

You’ve spent too much time thinking about how others perceive you and wanting them to like you. You don’t have to overthink this. You’re a likable person, even if you don’t feel like that’s the case.

How can I find or create more inner piece for myself here?
Luxury atop Energy, IX di Dinari

Be grateful for all that you have and all those that are within your life rather than looking for more. New people and new friends are all well and good, but make sure that you aren’t forsaking those you care about and that care about you in the process.

DECK USED: ENCHANTED SPELL ORACLE AND NAIBI DI GIOVANNI VACCHETTA

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for November 17th: Can a person without hope live a full and happy life?

Heretical Fates TarotReading Summary: By making oneself comfortable in the moment (Four of Wands), setting oneself apart from conflict and strife (Four of Swords), and fostering good relationships (Ace of Cups).

Take Away: Yes. It is possible for a person without hope to live a full and happy life.Β  The key to doing this successfully is to avoid the things that require hope to make one happy.

For example, if you avoid the things that make you wish for more or hope for better, and are happy with what you have and have a life filled with only good and healthy relationships, then there is less need for hope to lighten your load, as your load in life is already quite light.

This is an interesting answer for me, as I was certain the reply would be no.

DECK USED: HERETICAL FATES TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I made sure to get in my smoothie, as well as my muffin and tea, even though it wasn’t easy today.Β  I kept getting distracted.Β  In fact, by the end of the day I had partially eaten plates of food all over the house as every time I tried to eat I either got interrupted or distracted.

Make It a Goal

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Today’s meditation was skipped today. I couldΒ  have used it, but I was too distracted dealing with banking bullshit all day.

Jeu de Tarot Breton and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Judgement card, which is traditionally a representation of looking back on one’s history and reflecting upon if they are happy with all that they have done and become in life, as well as getting in touch with one’s true calling, and themes to do with forgiveness and absolution.

I feel like a lot of my daily cards lately have been encouraging awareness of the little things and appreciation of the small joys in life.Β  And here again, we are reminded that it is the celebration of small joys that is the true treasures in life.

Today’s cards are a reminder that on the journey of your path through life, a little reverie and joy is needed to lighten the load and brighten the journey.Β  Make sure that as youΒ  move along in life, you are instilling joy and laughter into your days.Β  Make it a goal.

Lighten the path… brighten your journey.Β  Make your life one filled with joy.

DECK USED:Β  JEU DE TAROT BRETON AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK

Tarot Nerd’s Better Boundaries Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 12th thru 16th

ΠœΠ°Π³ΠΈΡ‡Π΅ΡΠΊΠΈΠΉ OΡ€Π°ΠΊΡƒΠ» Π—Π°ΠΏΠ°Π΄Π½Ρ‹Π΅ БлавянСWhat is the difference between a responsibility and a burden, to me personally?

Responsibility is nurturing and build strength and community (Family), whereas a burden simply sucks your well of energy dry until you feel like a husk of your former self (Vampire).

What burden(s) do I hold that need to be let go?

Youth – That everything has to be upbeat and perfect all the time… that you have to be perfect all the time. This is something you were taught when you were young and it’s time to let that expectation go.

How do I accept responsibility (style/method)?

Mill – You accept responsibility by churning through what needs accomplished as quickly as possible so that you can provide more for others (and continue to pile on more and more responsibilities in doing so). It’s all about “more, more, more” and the nurturing of others by providing for them what they need.

What responsibilities of others do I shoulder, that I need to let go?

Snatch – You have a habit of seeking out and snatching up opportunities for others to hand to them, instead of teaching them (or pushing them) to seek these out on their own.

What responsibilities of my own do I allow others to shoulder, that I need to take on myself?

Spine atop Maid – Not allowing when I’m feeling vulnerable to dictate so much of my behavior and how I feel about the world around me. This puts burden on others when you do this, and you need to start figuring out how to stabilize and regulate yourself a bit better during these times.

DECK USED:Β  ΠœΠΠ“Π˜Π§Π•Π‘ΠšΠ˜Π™ OΠ ΠΠšΠ£Π› Π—ΠΠŸΠΠ”ΠΠ«Π• БЛАВЯНЕ

Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 16th

Shadows of Light Oracle and Jeu de Tarot BretonWhat is something I underestimate myself in?

Cycles, The Hermit atop Justice – Your ability to bounce back. To ride out the waves and heal yourself from upsets and imbalances, and how important healthy alone time is to this process.

Something encouraging that could help me with this.

Discernment and Nine of Clubs – Being more discerning and building better boundaries for yourself.

Take Away: This is about the financial issues that I’m going through right now concerning the credit card fraud that happened to me at the beginning of the month. This reading indicates that I need to lighten up on the doom and gloom concerning my recovery from this incident. And there is a reminder to take more care in where I use my card in the future… as well as how often.

DECK USED: SHADOWS OF LIGHT ORACLE AND JEU DE TAROT BRETON

Daily Self Kindness

I pulled my December decks today.Β  I know it doesn’t sound like a self kindness, but by doing this today, I’m making sure that between the visit to my mother’s, the holiday rush, and the short turn-around time on orders I’ll be facing when I return home aren’t complicated by even more things that need to be done when I get home.

Exploring Joy

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Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was another of the guided meditations on the Calm app. That’s two days in a row!

In this morning’s meditation, the focus was on the breath, and the topic was about how, when we are stressed, our breathing often becomes shallow and/or uneven.

The guide in the meditation then went on to explain how, during these times, pausing to take a few slow, deep breaths can calm out bodies and minds, bringing everything back into a more relaxed mindset by easing anxiety and tension.

Solara Occulta Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Fool card, which is traditionally a representation of childlike enthusiasm, naΓ―vetΓ©, new beginnings, the start of a new journey (whether that be spiritual, physical, or otherwise).

I like the Fool blindfolded, as it is in this card. It’s not traditional, but I feel it is far more accurate to the meaning of the card than no blindfold.  Although, rose-colored glasses would be ideal.

Right.  Slight detour of thought.  The affirmation card for today is “Be Astonished” which with the blindfolded fool sounds just about right. They definitely seem quite taken with the flower they hold, and if they can’t see it, it must be the scent that mesmerizes.

The encouragement in these cards today is a reminder to appreciate the little things.  It’s okay to get carried away with your enjoyment now and then, and to take pleasure in the small things can be one of the greatest joys in life.

DECK USED:  SOLARA OCCULTA TAROT AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK

Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions from November 15th

Pathfinder Oracle and Tarot of Sacred RealmsHow or in what area can l extend grace to myself?
Hawk and Knight of Wands

You don’t have to be on top of every little thing all the time. That mentality will begin to eat away at your enthusiasm over time, and can quickly lead to overwhelm.

Why is this so important right now?
Flood and The Hermit

Overwhelm can, in turn, then force you into a need to retreat and hide away from the world. At this time of year, those actions could have long reaching detrimental repercussions.

DECK USED: THE PATHFINDER ORACLE AND TAROT OF SACRED REALMS

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Topic for November 15th: Draw or write something free form inspired by the card(s).

Solara Occulta Tarot

There was once a thief hiding in a circus. He lifted treats, swindled cash. He swiped candy and prizes, and pilfered jewelry. Wallets in pockets didn’t stand a chance, and he poached the ringmaster’s dinner. (Seven of Swords)

He hid in the tents at night after closing, slunk through the shadows of pre-dawn light, and wandered among the crowds during the day.

One day the perpetrator of the perfect purloin was hiding in one of the trailers when the knife thrower’s assistant came in to fix her make-up. As she sat before the mirror humming a sweet serenade, the music slipped into his heart and pulled upon strings deep within himself that he didn’t know he had. (The High Priestess)

Her voice was melodic and pervasive, swirling through his soul and speaking to his spirit, and he fell so deeply in love with her that he couldn’t stand to have her in danger.

That night he planned his biggest heist yet, and as the circus slept he crept into the knife thrower’s tent and stole all his knives.

Feeling certain that she would now be safe and that he had outsmarted the knife thrower, he slipped off into the night, wracking his brain on how he might impress her on the morrow. (Ace of Swords)

DECK USED: SOLARA OCCULTA TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I forced Jer to get his ass up and come help me package orders.

Don’t Leave Out the Good Stuff

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Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was a guided meditation from the Calm app.

This meditation’s topic discussed how, when we become bored with something in life such as our daily routines, making small changes can in turn ease our feelings of boredom and refresh how we see our routines.

Today’s draw is the Four of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of homecomings, joy, harmony, relaxation and comfort.

The Light Grey Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckSoon, my sister and I will be going to visit our mother. This, in itself, is a challenging situation.Β  The thing is?Β  I wasn’t going to take the ferry on my way there this time, as it cost quite a bit.Β  Not taking the ferry means driving for two extra hours, but is much cheaper.

These cards are a reminder of how much pleasure I get out of riding the ferry, though, and that it’s also a self-care exercise as it’s far less stressful than driving the whole way. So today’s cards have essentially reminded me to take care of myself on my journey to see my mother, and to take part in small joys when I am able. They have convinced me that I am going to take the ferry after all.

There is a bigger message here that asks us to look at the choices we make.Β  Are we making thins harder on ourselves than they need to be? Is there a more joyful way to approach things that will allow you to find small enjoyment where otherwise there would be none? These cards are a reminder that life is to be enjoyed, and when these opportunities arise, we should take advantage of them instead of discarding them.

DECK USED:Β  THE LIGHT GREY TAROT AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK

Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 14th

Kindred Fauna Oracle and Phantasma TarotSomething that is negatively affecting my current life.
Listen and Queen of Wands

Let your inspiration flow and allow it to carry you forward, but make sure that you are listening closely to your inner self to make sureΒ  you are not neglecting yourself along the way.

This is the only way to avoid burnout, and at the moment, that is the route you’re headed on, as you may hear what your body, mind, and emotions are saying, but you’re not following through on giving them what they need.

What is at the core of this?
Kindness and The Emperor

You feel that the only way to successfully make it through these times of stress and busyness is to be demanding of yourself and push yourself harder. What is lacking here is the kindness that you need to begin instilling into your life, even during the most stressful of times.

What can I do about this?
Persevere and Nine of Wands

Create better boundaries for yourself that respect and create space for that part of yourself that needs kindness, care, and understanding. You don’t have to approach the holiday rush with the attitude of just “buckle down and push through”.

DECK USED: KINDRED FAUNA ORACLE AND PHANTASMA TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Topic for November 13: Do Spread #2

The Light Grey TarotFate – Five of Wands – Don’t worry about it. You’ve got too much going on in the now to worry about something that’s going to happen whether you want to change it or not all the way down at the end of the line.

Destiny – Ten of Swords – Three separate life path readings done for you over your lifetime has made it clear that your life path is one of struggle, strife, and woe. This may not be changeable, but it gives you the opportunity to grow and learn from every experience that you endure, survive, and move on from.

Chance – Four of Pentacles– Take comfort in the fact that the only unchanging thing in life is change itself. You have the ability to root your feet in this knowledge and be prepared, instead of constantly taken by surprise.

DECK USED: THE LIGHT GREY TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I played with Gideon today as Enu, which helped a good deal in lightening the weight of the subdrop to something a bit more tolerable with the character’s sunny attitude and personality.

What Completes You

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Today’s meditation was skipped again.Β  And I sound like a broken record here.Β  I know I need to get back on this, especially with the visit to mom’s coming up and the holiday rush now kicking into gear.

Blood Moon Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Lovers card, which traditionally is a representation of making the choices that are right (and healthy) for you. It can also be an indication of successful unions (not just love unions), as well as of course, love, romance, and harmonious relationships.

Okay so, just sayin’? But this is absolutely my favorite Lovers card of all time. It’s so… earthy and magical. Beautiful.Β  And it fits so well with the message today in the affirmation card.

The message here is to look beyond what you want to see what it is you need.Β  What is it that you need in your life to make your life a life worth living?Β  What is it you need to nurture your spirit and feed your soul?

For me, as mentioned both in the wording of the cards and the earthy depiction of the artwork, it is time in nature. Time in the deep, dark forest with the damp earth and evergreens and all that lives there. This is something I crave and need deep within my soul. It is in spending time in these places, communing and bonding with them, that I find balance and beauty in the world and within myself.

DECK USED:Β  BLOOD MOON TAROT AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK

Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Topic for November 13th: Write down something you like and dislike about yourself. Draw a card (or cards) to each.
Note: I let the cards choose for me what those things are that I like and dislike about myself.
Also, the resolution on this photo is crap because the room was too dark when I took the pic.

Heretical Fates TarotLike – The High Priestess – My connection to my spiritual path and my knowledge in this area. The sensitivity and accuracy of my intuition and my faith in it’s ability to lead me forward.

What Is Needed – The Hermit – In order to connect more strongly with this part of myself, I need a certain amount of healthy alone time. That time helps to clear out the “static” and chaos of the world that can otherwise become too distracting.

Dislike – Two of Pentacles Rx – My inability to keep things balanced. I am aware that balance is never stagnant and ever changing, but I feel as if I should be able to do better at balancing my personal and professional life, my responsibilities and my self-care needs.

What Is Needed – Nine of Wands – Better boundaries are needed for myself in order to find that balance. Sitting down and taking a look at where those boundaries are needed, then sticking to them once they’re in place, is essential.

DECK USED: HERETICAL FATES TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 13th
Topic: Think of a problem that needs solving and pull cards in relation to… [Problem: My personal well-being and the short turn around time after the Thanksgiving visit is over.]

Blood Moon TarotWhere To Begin

Two of Songs – Enlist help. Look beyond what you usually do to enlist that help and go deeper. Perhaps see if Jer can come over and assist (suggested through the size of the left figure’s hands).

What Half Way Looks Like

Queen of Skins – Inspire others to do more. Remind them of how helping you helps themselves as well and feed their own ambitions in order to inspire them to work toward yours in this moment.

How to End Things

The Empress – Be supportive and you will receive support in turn.

Long Term Ramifications

Queen of Dreams – They will look to you for inspiration in the future through seeking out your advice to achieve their goals. In showing them that you can lead in this moment, you instill trust that they can depend on your advice and experience to guide them in the future.

DECK USED: BLOOD MOON TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I made myself a healthy second supper instead of taking the “easy route” and just eating some cereal.