tarot as a motivational tool

Finding the Positive for November 1 – 3

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Ephemeral Dreams Tarot, Epigraphic Tarot, Freak Show Circus Tarot, and Cynthia Elliott's Positive Affirmation Oracle

November 1

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Queen of Swords – The Anthony de Mello quote in today’s meditation app and the Queen of Swords always remind me of the story of the two wolves that live within us all. How one is vicious and evil, the other courageous and good… and it’s the one that we feed that survives. The Queen of Swords can be strong and supportive… or cold and self-centered.

Today’s “higher self” affirmation combined with the Queen of Swords reminds us that who we are is a choice. How we behave is a choice. That it’s important to foster in yourself the good within you so that it can grow and strengthen, rather than feeding the bad wolf and allowing it to grow strong instead.

DECK USED: ETHEREAL DREAMS TAROT AND CYNTHIA ELLIOTT’S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION ORACLE

November 2

The High Priestess – Listen to your intuition and don’t allow worries about what others think sway you from your intuition’s guidance.  Your intuition is never wrong.  Others may argue or think you’re nuts, and that’s fine. Just do your own thing anyway. Life goes smoother for you that way.

DECK USED: EPIGRAPHIC TAROT AND CYNTHIA ELLIOTT’S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION ORACLE

November 3

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Knight of Pentacles – It can be extremely difficult to set aside differences, but we do ourselves more harm than good by holding onto them. Live your best life one step at a time, and when the opportunity comes to strike out at those who have hurt you or let things go, turn your back on them and follow your joy instead of letting them cause you to become unbalanced.

DECK USED: FREAK SHOW CIRCUS TAROT AND CYNTHIA ELLIOTT’S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION ORACLE

All Soul’s Day Oracle Reading

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#TarotholicsChallengeNov2023 All Soul’s Day Spread

The All Soul's Day Oracle Reading with the Earth, Moon, & Shadow Oracle

A message that your Ancestors would like to give you at this time.

Reciprocity – You get what you give. Keep this in mind, for the constant seeking of balance is a universal rule of life.  Make sure you are putting out in the world what you want to receive from it in turn.

A message your Ancestors have been trying to convey that you have not been receptive to in the past.

Trinity – You aren’t alone, and you can’t do it alone. Don’t allow yourself to become isolated. Don’t shut others out.  Let them help you… encourage them to help you.

How to be more open to messages from your Ancestors in the future.

Dreams – Listen instead of discounting what you hear as invalid. Sometimes you choose to be ignorant of messages coming through, pretending they aren’t real or shutting them out instead of listening to them as closely as you should.

How to honor and connect more strongly with your Ancestors going forward.

Consumption – Allow your Ancestors to get closer. Holding them at a distance and ignoring their presence feels like protection, and it definitely can be, but if you want to honor and connect more strongly with them, you need to open up and let them in.

DECK USED: THE CURSED ARROWS ORACLE

Elemental Check-In Oracle Reading

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Mr Lionhart’s Elemental Tarot Challenge
The Elemental Check-In Spread

Elemental Check-In Oracle Reading with The Cursed Arrows Oracle

Earth – What is currently providing me stability?

Poisons & Toxins – You work at countering negativity in your head with positive counterbalances. This is allowing you to keep from slipping into your depression and assisting you in balancing out your pessimistic nature. That negativity may -feel- like it’s solid and stable, but there is far more stability in balancing it out with a bit of positivity and optimism.

Air – What broader perspective can help me with my current journey?

Blood Moon – Remember that endings and beginnings are the same thing. You cannot have one without the other.

Water – What emotional aspects are affecting my current situation?

As Above, So Below – You are affected by others, just as others are affected by you. When you feel that you are having a shift of emotions without warning? Instead of blaming yourself, take a look around and make sure that you aren’t being influenced.

What steps or actions can help me move forward?

The Chameleon – Flexibility and adaptation are important. Be open to making changes that will assist  you in keeping things moving in a forward direction. You can’t stay stuck in your ways and also grow.

DECK USED: EARTH MOON & SHADOW ORACLE

Finding the Positive for October 31

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Tarot of the Crystal World and Halloween Affirmation CardsOctober 31

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Seven of Swords – Don’t allow shitty moments to steal away your confidence or your joy.  Bad things happen to everyone, and if you let those bad things drag your focus to the negative, then they steal away important moments of pleasure and enjoyment that you could be experiencing.  Make sure when bad things happen you look for the boon instead, and stay steadfast in continuing to enjoy the good stuff instead of “throwing the baby out with the bath water”.

DECK USED: TAROT OF THE CRYSTAL WORLD AND HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION CARDS

Samhain Lenormand Reading

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#DiscordTarotholicsOct2023 Challenge
October 31st – Grab a spread of your choice that you’ve been curious about… and give it a go!

Samhain Lenormand Reading with the House of Shadows Lenoracle Samhain Edition

What’s my personal connection to Samhain?

Clover and Moon – You love the decorations and the fun that can be had as long as you can keep your head above water emotionally. When you let things start to get too serious, though, you fall off the edge into the pit.

What am I being called to release during this time?

Person and Book – Let go of the need to lean into logic. Prioritize listening to others over of self expression.

What “dead things” (old patterns, situations, attachments) must I finally bury?

Brooms and Woman – You need to work on putting to bed that tendency within you to try and make things neat and tidy by sweeping them under the rug and ignoring them.

How can I increase my receptivity while the veil is thinnest?

Cross and House – Get out of your house and allow nature to ease some of the burden too much time inside has put upon you.

How can I honor my spiritual path today? Guidance from my ancestors.

Rider and Garden – Go now, and take someone with you.

DECK USED: HOUSE OF SHADOWS SAMHAIN LENORACLE

Finding the Positive for October 28 – 30

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Shadow Journey Tarot, Umbral Embers Tarot, Victorians Tarot, and Halloween Affirmation Cards

October 28

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Ace of Cloaks (Swords) – In meditation, it can be hard to forget that there is no goal. There is no “empty  mind” or “silent mind” we have to force ourselves into.  There is no “perfect relaxation” to achieve. Meditative practice is a practice in mindfulness, which as today’s quote says, is about accepting the present experience, just as it is.  Nothing more and nothing less. There is no “good at meditating” or “not good at meditating”.  Don’t make it complicated.

DECK USED: SHADOW JOURNEY TAROT AND HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION CARDS

October 29

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

The Star – Give yourself the benefit of the doubt.  You are far more capable than you think you are, and when you look at the world from a place of optimism, you give yourself a greater chance to truly shine and show just how much you’re capable of. Don’t smother  you radiance because you fear failure.

DECK USED: UMBRAL EMBERS TAROT AND HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION CARDS

October 30

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

The Emperor – Remember that while the veil is at its thinnest you need to stay stalwart and strong. Over the past few years as you have begun to explore the mediumship ability you had previously suppressed, your connection and receptivity has increased exponentially.  The rest of the year, you can be open to the influences of those spirits around you, but during this time they are far too strong and being open to them puts you at risk for negative influences.  Stay strong instead.  Listen, but do not yield.

DECK USED: VICTORIANS TAROT AND HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION CARDS