Tarocco dell'Orror?

Taking To the Sidelines

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

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The @GlitterbyInk #MarchMoments26 Challenge
The Edge of Wonder Prompt for March 11th : Periphery
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Tarocco dell'Orror - The Emperor

Today’s draw is the Emperor card, which is traditionally a representation of taking charge, responsibility, authority, structure, and focusing on the greater good.

You don’t have to be in the thick of things to make sure that things are going the way you want them to. After all, with a herd of sheep, it’s not the sheep that are in charge, but the shepherd who lets them roam and then steps in when is needed to get them back on track.

By the same turn, you could do the same. There’s no need to micromanage.

The message in today’s Emperor card combined with the “Periphery” prompt as a reminder to take a step back, loosen your grip, and let them roam. Micromanaging just gets on everyone’s nerves, including your own. You can often keep things on track from the periphery instead of being right in the middle of it all the time.

DECK USED:  TAROCCO DELLA’ORROR

@lightningwildflower‘s March Reflection to Action Challenge
Jupiter Direct Prompt for March 11th : What area of my life is ready to begin expanding?

Intuitive Tarot Reading with the Teen Witch Tarot

Reading Summary: A new sense of abundance awaits (Left Card), as long as you’re willing to pick yourself up and get back on the horse again with strength and bravery (Right Card) each time you take a fall (Center Card).

Take Away: We all fall down now and then. If you let yourself give up at the first (or third) sign of failure, you miss out on the rewards that can come with trying again.

You struggle quite often with a sense of scarcity. If you can make it through the hard parts and keep going, though, there’s an abundance coming your way that will help in pushing that mentality of scarcity away.

This means confronting your fears, though, and getting back into the thick of things to figure things out and put things in line again.

Other elements included in this reading:
Japanese Cherry Leaf as a Reminder of Life’s Fleeting Moments
Dried Purple Heather Sprigs for Independence and Luck
Turtle Figurine for encouraging Slow and Steady Progress
Green Aventurine for Harmony and Balance of the Heart
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: TEEN WITCH TAROT (trimmed naked)

#DiscordTarotholicsMar2026 Challenge
Philosophical Question for March 11th : Is love an inherent emotion, or is it learned behavior?

Tarot Reading with the Tarocco dell'Orror

Reading Summary: Even animals nurture their offspring (l’Imperatrice and Regina di Denari), creating room and stability for growth and success (Dieci di Denari).

Take Away: These cards indicate that love is an inherent emotion. That is, if we define love as support and care.

I’m well aware that not everyone defines love the same, but these cards appear to be speaking about the base emotion only. The response from the cards also doesn’t take into account that people express love in a myriad of different ways.

Things like devotion, passion, romance, and all of those other methods of expression and accoutrements are perhaps learned behavior; but the base emotion itself is inherent.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Cedar Tips for Protection from Negative Influences
Foraged Oak Branch with Moss and Lichen for Perseverance
Green Jasper and Tiger Eye Turtle for Confidence within Progress
Clear Quartz for a boost of Intentional Energies
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED:  TAROCCO DELLA’ORROR
Daily Self Kindness

I treated myself to donuts and hot chocolate while on my drive this morning.

You’ll Get There

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Today’s meditation was just over ten minutes long and was the fifth installment of the Foundations III series on the Balance app. It was a continuation of the Yoga Nidra technique, which I’ve mentioned before is a favorite of mine.  I’m not noticing a lot of difference between the different installments in this particular technique, but I don’t really mind since I enjoy the body scans.

Tarocco dell'Orror? and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal CardsToday’s draw is the Four of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of dejection, refusal of assistance, contemplative moments, meditation, and feelings of apathy.

Sometimes feelings of apathy come from anxiety.  You stress and worry and over time you feel this sense of disconnect because you just feel like it’s too much.  This is how it happens with me sometimes.  It gets to be too much and I shut down as a defense mechanism.

The problem is, in this “shut down” space? It’s so easy to fall into negativity and pessimistic habits.  It’s so easy to say “this shit just isn’t going to work” and decide to give up and not even try.  This can be especially the case when you feel like the world is trying to beat you down or is picking on you.

Today’s cards are a reminder to not let those feelings win.  To remember that this is temporary, whatever “this” actually may be.  The feelings, the situation, the problem, the trials… it’s temporary.  And you -will- get through it.

DECK USED:  TAROCCO DELL’ORROR? AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

PatriciaWestonWitch’s #wwpwHalloweenLenormand Prompt
Questions for October 1st and 2nd

Night Visions Oracle and Halloween Postcards TarotWhat do I need to sweep out of my life?
Curiosity and Temperance

Now is a time to let your curiosity and eagerness for life to flourish. Sweep away the hesitation and moderation in this area of your life, and let in all the wonder around you to dazzle and spark interest and energy in your life.

What message have my spirit guides for me today?
Temptation atop Message, The Lovers atop The Hierophant

An opportunity to learn something new is coming, and you’ll be very tempted to take them up on the offer when it arrives.

Make sure that you remember not to fill your plate too full and make yourself unhealthy as a result. As tempting as the offer is, consider if it is worth a decline in health and happiness to take that opportunity offered, or if it wouldn’t be better to set it aside and see if it comes back around for you again at a better time in your life.

DECK USED: HALLOWEEN POSTCARDS TAROT

The #EmbraceYourAlterEgo2021 Challenge for Sacred Grounds Tarot Club
Questions for October 1st thru 4th

Tarocco dell'Orror?Who am I?

Four of Coins atop Five of Cups – A pessimist with a fixation on stability and security.

Who is My Alter Ego?

King of Wands atop Six of Wands – Someone constantly driven forward by their passions and willing to lead the way to new and innovative ideas, but requires feedback from others to feel complete.

How do I see myself?

The Hermit atop Queen of Coins atop Seven of Wands – A champion of my own principles and values, with a heavy focus that is based on earthly delights and getting out alone in nature for restoration and replenishment.

How does my Alter Ego see themselves?

Page of Wands – Innovative and imaginative, with tons of great ideas to explore and new things to learn.

DECK USED: TAROCCO DELL’ORROR?

Daily Self Kindness

I let myself skip catching up on blog posts and played with Gideon and a friend in interactive storytelling RP instead.