Soul Creatures Oracle

Instant Gratification

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Oracle of Wong Tai Sin and Soul Creatures OracleToday’s draw is the Patience card combined with the affirmation “I ignite the flames of creativity and inspiration, and inspire and uplift those around me.”

The message in today’s cards is that just because you feel inspired and that creative spark is kindled within you, doesn’t mean that you have to charge ahead full speed.

Remember that every cool and interesting idea doesn’t have to immediately come into fruition. Take your time. Share your ideas with others and invite them in to help you, brainstorm with you, and let them get their hands dirty too.

DECK USED:  THE ORACLE OF WONG TAI SIN AND SOUL CREATURES ORACLE

@tarot_juf Een Uitnodiging voor de herfst #SeptemberTarotChallenge
Prompt for September 24th and 25th

Kumacchi Oracle ExpressThis is how I can hold on to myself during the autumn storms in my life.

The Fool and Luggage Car – Let go of that heavy baggage from your past that you’re carrying around. It’s too heavy and you will feel much freer and more at ease without it weighing you down.

The nights are getting longer; this is how I can deal with that.

The Magician and Passenger – Remember that you have the power and independent streak needed to not just be “along for the ride” Either in life or with others. Use the tools at your disposal to adjust your direction in the way you want to go. Others will fall in line with you if you don’t fall in line with them.

DECK USED: KUMACCHI ORACLE EXPRESS

@mercurytarot #SensualSeptemberTarot Challenge
Prompts for September 22nd and 23rd

Floral Enchantments Tarot and Oracle of Wong Tai SinHow can I honour my needs?

Six of Pentacles and Avoid Extremes – Although generosity and fairness are important, even in difficult times, it is not the end-all-be-all of a satisfying sexual experience.

Instead of focusing on fairness to the point of it feeling like you are straining yourself, work instead to find a balance that works for both you and your partner. That balance will not look so much like an even weighing of scales, but rather will be more like fitting two very different puzzle pieces together into what works for both.

In other words, you don’t have to try so hard to do the things there are not a part of your nature as long as you both are happy.

What tempts me?

Ace of Swords and Letting Go – Inspiration that distracts you from your responsibilities. Sometimes it’s difficult to stay focused on the things you “should do” when you are inspired by something new and exciting. Okay… more than sometimes. These new ideas are always tempting, and make the balance between what needs to be done and what you -want- to do difficult at times.

Note: With the theme of this challenge, this is talking about my desire to spend time exploring new characters in play with Gid and being creative with him online rather than doing the work that I need to get done for my business. Although I usually manage to lean into my responsibilities? The temptation to say “fuck it” and go be with him instead is always there.

DECK USED: FLORAL ENCHANTMENTS TAROT AND THE ORACLE OF WONG TAI SIN

Daily Self Kindness

I made sure not to push myself too hard on orders, even if it meant that it took me a bit longer to get things done.

Ill Fitting Masks

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Today’s meditation was (yet again) skipped.

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The Mantra Oracle and Soul Creatures OracleToday’s draw is the JAPJI 33ᴇ PAURI card combined with the affirmation “I am the master of my dreams and my reality.”

It is too much work hiding your true self behind masks in order for others to find you more “acceptable”.  The message in today’s cards is encouragement to let your true self free and allow the world to shift to fit you instead of the other way around.

When you stop trying to conform to what others expect of you, you shed those that don’t “fit” the true you and find others that truly do.  The world around you adjusts, and you are no needing to expend so much energy on appearing to be what others want you to be, but instead find acceptance within your heart for who you really are.  This acceptance carves a you-sized niche in the world that is all yours and a perfect fit… as opposed to the ill fitting ones those masks are providing.

DECK USED:  THE MANTRA ORACLE AND SOUL CREATURES ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsSep2024 Challenge
Prompt for September 22nd : Do Spread 3

Autumn Oracle Reading with the Seasons of the Witch Mabon Oracle

What gifts from Summer are ready to be harvested?

Kitchen Witchery – Make good food and share it with those you love. Nurture not just them, but also yourself. There is healing in the act of tending to one’s needs and in sharing that care with those you love.

Where is your attention most needed between now and the upcoming last harvest of the year?

Darkness Falls – Make sure you are not flirting with your depression. If it’s creeping in, you need to acknowledge it rather than try to ignore it. Keep an eye on your mood and emotions, and make sure that you are doing what you can to counterbalance.

What seeds need to be planted now to be ready in the Spring?

Campfire – Work on opening up to others more. Appreciating camaraderie and sharing with others will allow for a closer bond between you and those you care about in the year to come.

Take Away:  On the whole, there is a great deal of encouragement here to connect with and bond with others over the next handful of weeks.  Make sure you are not just communicating with others, but sharing good food and quality time with them as well, and enlist your help on darker days when the depression starts to encroach.

Other elements included in this reading:
Pressed Pansy Flower for Hearing the Heart More Clearly
Foraged Pin Oak Leaf for Strength and Endurance
Picture Jasper for Sense of Proportion and Grounding
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: SEASONS OF THE WITCH MABON ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I wasn’t really planning on napping today, but I let myself have one and I definitely feel better for it.

Not Always Fast and Easy

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The Labyrinth Tarot and Soul Creatures OracleToday’s draw is the Page of Swords combined with the affirmation “I attune to the ebb and flow of life with grace.”

… even when that ebb and flow is moving at a snails pace while exploring new ideas.

Not everything can be fast paced, even you.  Maybe? Especially you.  Sometimes you have to take your time when exploring new things instead of just picking them up on a whim and instantly being good at them.  That’s a part of being human.

Making things look easy and those things actually -being- easy are two different things; and that’s okay.

DECK USED:  THE LABYRINTH TAROT AND SOUL CREATURES ORACLE

@mercurytarot #SensualSeptemberTarot Challenge
Prompt for September 14th, 15th, and 17th

The Labyrinth Tarot and Unknown Vintage OracleAm I sexually fulfilled?

The Astrologist atop Nine of Wands; Idleness – You have a lot of issues with how much it takes for you to be sexually fulfilled these days. You feel that you should want and need more than you do, as you did ten or fifteen years ago, and that leads you to feeling defensive about how little you actually need sexually in order to feel fulfilled these days.

How generous am I in the bedroom?

Ace of Coins and Economy – Not very. You like experiences to come to you. You require a generous lover, as you far more enjoy experiencing rather than providing experiences.  You like to be worshiped in bed, just make sure that you don’t fall so far into that mindset that your partner starts to feel they aren’t getting what they need.

How can I spice things up?

Knight of Wands and Justice – Step out of your comfort zone.  Accept that balance comes in all forms and isn’t rigid.  You give in your own way, show your passions in your own way, and your partner does the same. Together you strike a balance that is right for you both that has nothing to do with scales being equal in the eyes of others or social conventions.

Other elements included in this reading:
Western Red Cedar Tips for Casting Out Negativity
Aragonite for Truth and Understanding
Rainforest Rhyolite for Facilitating Calm Transitions
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE LABYRINTH TAROT AND AN UNKNOWN VINTAGE ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

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

Make It Happen

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Soul Creatures Oracle and Talisman OracleToday’s draw is the Success card combined with the affirmation “I am wielding the potent gaze of authority. My presence commands respect and instills awe in those who dare to meet my eyes.”

When you know what you want and have a goal in place, you are ferocious and unstoppable.  Others that witness you in this state often step out of your way without question, in awe of the shear power of your will as you move toward your goals.

You have the ability to access this inner power whenever you need it, so don’t let the seedlings of success falter because of a lack of confidence.  Instead, if it’s something you really want to succeed? Feed that banked inner fire, tap into that inner fire’s heat and flames, and make things go in the direction you want them to go.

DECK USED:  TALISMAN ORACLE AND SOUL CREATURES ORACLE DECK

#DiscordTarotholicsSep2024 Challenge
Prompt for September 8th : Do Spread 2
@mercurytarot #SensualSeptemberTarot Challenge
Question: How can I use my creativity in my sensual journey?

Desney Tarot Kickstarter Edition and Gratitude OracleReading Summary: The background in both The Lovers and The Magician cards hold a color connection with the background and the anchor card. This draws these two cards into the background and makes them the foundational energy of empowerment and connection for this reading.

The Lovers is a pairing of two, just like the mushrooms and the mice in the anchor card. Also, the spread arms of the above connect with the mouse on the ground that is reaching up. This speaks to respecting the power of connection between two… as in you and another. You are never alone. The connection between you and your partner goes far beyond the mundane and into the sacred.

In The Magician, his arm is raised, just as the arm in the mouse on the mushroom is raised. Both hold wands with confidence. This speaks of a dominance and respect for your power and inner strength. This strength allows you to get what you want out of your relationship with your partner. You are the one with the power even when you are feeling small.

In The High Priestess, the pomegranate in the background is reflected in the cherry that is balanced on the small mushroom’s head. This speaks of nourishment and fertility within the “small space” in which you reside in most often.

Take Away: These cards suggest that whether you are in a dominant space or a submissive one, you are always the one with the power in the relationship. This provides you nourishment and the empowerment to explore your creativity in private spaces between you and your partner.

DECK USED: THE GRATITUDE POSTCARD ORACLE AND DESNEY TAROT KS EDITION

Daily Self Kindness

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

Healing Wounds of the Past

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Local Honey Picture Box Oracle and Soul Creatures OracleToday’s draw is the Triggers As Arrows card combined with the affirmation “I possess an inner radiance that illuminates the darkest corners of my soul.”

“Injuries need care, not contempt.” – Local Honey Picture Box Guidebook

Our triggers point to trauma that is ripe for healing. Today’s cards encourage us not to use triggers as weapons against the self to demean and discourage, but rather as a way to discover what past traumas need some extra attention and love directed their way.

It is only when we are willing to acknowledge and work on our trauma and the lingering wounds of our past that we are then in a place where we can heal them and move past them.

DECK USED:  LOCAL HONEY PICTURE BOX ORACLE AND SOUL CREATURES ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsSep2023 Challenge
Prompt for September 1st : Do Spread 1

Autumn Tarot Reading with the Heartwood Tarot

Wolf – How can I bolster my strength and bravery for hurdles yet to come?

Six of Wands atop the Star –  Remember that not everything has to be a battle. Sometimes it’s okay to just take things on faith and let the chips fall as they may. Aggression is not always the answer. Try leaning into hope and positivity instead.

Owl – How can I learn to better trust my perception of the world and other people?

The Fool – Allow yourself to take a chance every once in a while and trust the universe to keep you safe. This isn’t about diving into risk taking behavior, mind you, but that having your guard up and being cautious all the time blocks you from developing a greater trust of others and the world around you.

Stag – Where in my life can greater dignity create a stronger sense of integrity?

Judgement – Dignity and integrity go hand-in-hand in developing into the kind of person you want to eventually become. It’s about personal growth, self development, and being a better person than you are today when tomorrow arrives.

Eagle – Why does good and successful leadership also require a modicum of grace?

Six of Pentacles – Being a leader requires influencing people, and people respond better to generosity and grace in others than they do to the lack of these qualities.

Salmon – In what direction have I been moving by instinct without realizing it?

Page of Swords – You are paying closer attention to the words and advice of others than you realize. This gathered knowledge will stick with you when you need it. Music is the key to unlocking these memories later on.

Wild Goose – How have my past relationships and friendships taught me to be a better person?

Nine of Wands – Your past relationships have helped you in better understanding what is important and what isn’t in your current relationships and friendships, shining a light on those willing to stand with you and stick around… and also revealing to you those who aren’t.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Red Maple Leaf for Adaptability and Connection
Deodar Cedar Impression for Clarity and Spiritual Connection
Clear Quartz for Amplifying Energy
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: HEARTWOOD TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I got myself ice cream on my way home after having a late lunch with my aunt this afternoon.