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Lionhart’s Elemental Check-In Oracle Reading

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Mr Lionhart’s Elemental Tarot Challenge
Questions for November 1st thru 4th

Lionhart's Elemental Challenge Oracle Reading with the Shadows of Light Oracle

What am I to learn, embrace, or overcome throughout this challenge?

Authenticity – Throughout this challenge, there is potential for developing a closer and deeper understanding of the self.

Select a card that represents something nurturing you want, or need right now.
Use this card to infuse this journey with intention.

Acceptance atop Feeling – It’s often hard for you to know what to do or how to accept your emotions. Even identifying them can be a challenge at times. Use the intention of better accepting and understanding your emotions as something to focus on throughout the month ahead.

How can I create and hold space for what I need right now?

Integration atop Love – Allow yourself room to learn about those parts of yourself you are unfamiliar with, and give them a loving and receptive place among the qualities you are already familiar with.

DECK USED: SHADOWS OF LIGHT ORACLE 2ND EDITION

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

📆 Transitioning from October to November

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Month End Check In Tarot Reading with the Tarot Yokai

Here and Now I Exist – Who you are now, in your entirety.

Le Pape (Hakutaku) – You are comfortable in your spiritual path and enjoy sharing your knowledge and experiences with others. There’s no need to “shake things up” at this time.

The Slough – What is to be left in the past as you move forward.

Sept d’Épées (Chimi) – There is no need to strategize or rethink anything at this time. And… make sure when you go into the woods, you are not going alone.

What Lies Ahead – An ideal state or ideal self you are seeking at this time.

Cinq d’Bâtons Rx (Ashura) atop Le Fou (Mumashika) – You desire times of conflict to be beneficial. To do this, you need to remember everyone wants their opinions heard. It doesn’t hurt anything to pause and listen, instead of blindly pushing forward with your own opinions and ambition.

Limitations – Negative influences, opposition, or ill will.

Cavalier d’Épées (Namahage) – Acting rashly or pushing forward before everything is planned out is not going to go well. Bank your impulsivity and ambition for now.

The Boon – Positive influences, higher guidance, or divine intervention.

Le Hermite (Yamabiko) atop Cavalier de Deniers (Hōnengame) – Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast. Take your time and do things right the first time. It’s okay to sink into your work and projects right now.

The Wound – An unpleasant past experience or event that is ripe for some support and healing.

Bailey de Deniers Rx (Keizōbō) atop La Roy de Fortune (Hōō) – You need to remember the boon that comes from moments of failure. Take these moments as the universe helping you to “level up” your skills, instead of as an opportunity to punish yourself.

Nostalgia – A positive past experience or event to acknowledge, reflect upon, and enjoy.

Huit d’Épées (Yosuzume) atop Roi de Coupes Rx (Wani) – When you ignore your emotional needs, you hurt yourself and everyone else. That neediness in others is a boon that speaks of their uncompromising and unconditional love. Don’t push that away just to punish yourself.

A Warning – Something coming that can be prevented or overcome.

Quatre de Bâtons (Zashiki Warashi) atop Neuf de Coupes (Kūko) – Make sure that you aren’t allowing yourself to get so comfortable that you become unmotivated to strive for more.

Empowerment – A future opportunity to work toward.

Cavalier de Coupes (Myōbu) – There is potential to rekindle your creative spark and the motivation to turn those ideas and intuitive nudges into action and thus fruition.

Message from the Spirit World – A little more home alone time can do you a world of good as long as you stay active instead of allowing stagnancy to sneak in and tap away your creativity.

Message from the Mind’s World – No new strategies are needed right now. No restructuring required. Sit back instead, stable in your knowledge, and expand your horizons by listening to others.

Message from the Physical World – Physical activity is good for you right now, but make sure you take someone with you when you are out and about. Ignoring the danger will not keep you safe.

DECKS USED: TAROT YOKAI