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Finding the Positive for September 16 – 18

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Taisho Roman Tarot, Cats Rule the Earth Tarot, Lonely Dreamer Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

September 16

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

Queen of Swords – “Your struggle is not an indication of failure”, it is a valuable learning experience to help you guide others later on down the road. When you experience hardships, you are better able to help others through their own.  This is not you failing, but rather it is you becoming a stronger, better, more understanding human being. Without struggle and hardship there can be no growth, and without growth you cannot help others from a stable place of trust and understanding.

DECK USED: TAISHO ROMAN TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

September 17

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

Five of Wands – I don’t see a lot of conflict in this particular Five of Wands (which is usually what the Five of Wands is all about), but what I do see is a determination to stand up  for what you believe in, even if it means being solitary in your endeavors.  Today’s cards are a reminder that not everything can be a group effort, and it’s not the end of the world if you and those important to you aren’t copacetic on every aspect of life.  Variety is just as important as common ground, so don’t write off friendships or family just because they believe differently than you do.  Instead, hold your own beliefs close, and accept that they do the same for theirs.

DECK USED: CATS RULE THE EARTH TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

September 18

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

Listen to Gideon.

Praise from Gideon

Nine of Pentacles – Take stock of all that you’ve done and how hard you’ve worked. Look at what you’ve accomplished. Don’t spend so much time focusing on what you didn’t manage to do and what still needs to be done that you miss out on praising yourself for the monumental amount of stuff you have.

DECK USED: LONELY DREAMER TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

Mercury Retrograde Is Over! Oracle Reading

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Escaping Mercury Retrograde Oracle Reading with The Revolving Time Oracle

Forgive yourself for mistakes made, you are only human.

Time is Hidden atop Time to Charge Forward – There has been enough time for things to heal and now is time to begin pushing for recovery. Don’t allow for any lingering in laziness as has been tried a time or two so far and you have allowed through your hovering. It’s time to show her what she is capable of.

Celebrate what you’ve accomplished, no matter how small.

Integrity – You have stuck to your guns and stayed true to who you are even during the most trying of circumstances. There have been plenty of times over the past couple of months when the temptation to step away from your values has been something lingering in your mind, and yet you continue to stay true to yourself.

Forgive yourself for not completing everything you wanted to.

Time is Dependent On Another Factor – You have had a lot more than you’ve ever tackled before on your plate. Some things had to give to make everything else work. This isn’t failure, but prioritizing, and nothing to beat yourself up over.

Rejoice in knowing that communications will go back to normal.

Don’t Miss the Opportunity When the Time Comes – You don’t need to continue to hold your tongue on things that need a touch of persuasion. You noticed when you stopped being able to sway things your way with your words. Now that Mercury Rx is over, that ability to be persuasive will begin return once more.

Energy will begin to flow more freely and clarity will return. This is an excellent time to set some new goals.

Breathe – Meditation is a practice, which means that it needs regularity. Make it a priority to do daily, even when you aren’t feeling enthusiastic about it.

Stop Wasting Time – Get going on the holiday rush prep that needs to be done. The more prepared you are, the easier things will go once the rush starts.

Aquarius Season – Look forward to the end of the holiday season, and see that time that’s coming as a goal to get you through the rough parts to come in the next few months.

DECK USED: THE REVOLVING TIME ORACLE

Mabon Oracle Reading Part 2 of 2

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#DiscordTarotholicsSep2023 Tarot Challenge
Mabon Spread – Part 2 of 2

Mabon Oracle Reading with the Seasons of the Witch Mabon Oracle

Amber: Emotion / Balance – Where do I need to work on my emotions to create more balance in my life?

Grieving – Work on letting go instead of trying to hold on to those things that are long passed. You can’t move in to embracing something new and good until you let go of what is dead and gone.

Cedar: Fortitude / Protection – How can I use my present day fortitude to strengthen my future protection?

Mead and Wine – You have spent a long time building up you ability to turn your focus from negativity and pessimism to positivity and optimism. This skill is needed to help protect yourself from the struggles yet to come that you will go through and keep yourself afloat and out of depression’s grasp.

Marigold: Health / Happiness – Where should I focus on my health in order to develop a happier outlook?

Molasses – Patience and intention are needed. You can’t force things or rush, and pushing yourself will only make things worse. Instead, make sure that you are going slow and keeping your eye on the prize.

Lapis Lazuli: Self Awareness / Truth – What hidden truths can self-awareness bring to light in my life?

Scarecrow – Your guides are with you even when you feel as if you are all alone. You have support at your fingertips no matter what you are doing or how much you are struggling.

Walnut: Discernment / Friendship – How can I be more discerning in picking positive friendships?

Queen of the Dead – Look for those in your life that stir the fire within you and spark your inspiration, rather than those that create a sense of comfortable mellow energy in your life. You need that spark, and those mellow people just try to get you to embrace stagnancy.

Sapphire: Wisdom / Thought – How can I best discern between logical thought and true wisdom?

Elderberries – True wisdom often speaks through the voice of your intuition, whereas logical thought comes from the mind.

Yarrow: Trauma / Healing – How can I move from a place of trauma into a place of healing?

Apple of My Eye – Look deeper. Avoid taking things (and people) at face value. It’s when you dig for the truth that you are able to truly begin to process and heal.

DECK USED: SEASONS OF THE WITCH MABON ORACLE

Finding the Positive for September 13 – 15

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Magic Planet Tarot, Living Thread Tarot, Raincoast Visions Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

September 13

Five of Wands – There are always going to be conflicts in the process of working together with others. We all have separate opinions, methods, and techniques that we feel are better than the rest. Just make sure that you don’t allow others to bully you into feeling like you’re not doing enough. If they want more done than you’re ready to deal with? Tell them to do it themselves instead of butting heads with them about it.

DECK USED: MAGIC PLANET TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

September 14

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

The High Priestess – “Your speed doesn’t matter, forward is forward”, and sometimes? Your progress is being made out of your view and without you being aware of it.  Just because it feels like you’re going at a snail’s pace doesn’t mean things aren’t happening, only that things are happening that you’re not aware of at the time. Have patience, and allow things to develop at their own pace.  You’ll become aware of that which is hidden from you eventually when the time is right.

DECK USED: THE LIVING THREAD TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

September 15

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

Ace of Cups – Don’t allow your emotions to run away with you and cause you to feel that things are worse of than they are or that you are worse off than you really are. Life has proven to you again and again that you are stronger than you believe yourself to be and will weather the storms that roll through just fine.  Adapt and be flexible instead of standing rigid against the wind.

DECK USED: RAINCOAST VISIONS TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

Dionysian Mysteries Oracle Reading

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The #lucetseptembertarotchallenge Dionysian Mysteries Challenge
Questions for September 13th thru 16th – One With Nature

Dionysian Mysteries Tarot Reading with The Sacred Forest Oracle

Creative Expression – How can you channel your creative energy to express yourself?

Starry Night – Accept that things are how they are right now. You may not have as much creative time as you would like, but don’t abandon hope.

Letting Go and Celebrating – Which achievements or milestones deserve to be celebrated and which ones can you let go of now??

Ancient Oak Spirit – Celebrate the growth of your strengths. At this time you are in a whole new growth pattern and this experience you’re going through will help you become a stronger person overall and stronger in your abilities as well.

Maple Spirit atop Moonlight Enchantment – Release the idea that you need to lend your magical energies to others right now. Yes, you can help… but you need to consider if you should. Right now, you need to focus on yourself and conserving your energy.

The Fertility – What new ideas or projects want to grow in you??

Bluebird Spirit atop Spirit Guardian of Winter – You have a need for alone time and your inspiration will refuse to spark properly until you get the rest and alone time that you need. In other words… don’t push right now.

The Wise Guide – What message does Dionysus have for you right now??

Hummingbird Spirit – Focus on happy moments and small joys.

DECK USED: THE SACRED FOREST ORACLE

Weekly Creativity Prompt – Different Scenarios

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Prompt: “The purpose of this activity is to practice interpreting small spreads by combining card meanings, symbols and intuition. We will all interpret the same cards based on a few different (imaginary) situations. A 3 card spread will be posted together with 2 more specific scenarios. It’s your choice which scenario you’d prefer to use, or if you’d rather do a general reading of these cards as for an imaginary querent.”

Dark Mansion Tarot - Page of Swords, The Moon, Seven of Cups

Scenario 1 – It’s the new moon, and Raniah wants to figure out what to let go. She’s been going through a breakup and just got her first car.

The Moon in the center position indicates your feelings of uncertainty in this moment.  Leave behind your desire to learn and grow with this person you’ve been in a relationship with (Page of Swords). Instead, as you head into the future, focus your attention on making good choices moving forward.

Scenario 2 – Mary-Ann doesn’t know how to feel about their new step-dad. They want to know how to get to know him better.

You’re going to have to step up and take an active role in learning about your new step-dad.  Ask questions and engage him in conversation so that you can work past your uncertainty and fear concerning this new person and new situation in your life, and begin to explore the different facets of who the man is.

Scenario 3 – A general reading (feel free to add your own flair or a backstory).

Quit worrying so much (The Moon) about which direction to go in (Seven of Cups)… and just start already (Page of Swords).  Too much stewing is often caused by the emotions getting tangled up in your decision making process… instead, do the practical thing and just pick one small thing to do, then another. You will pick up momentum once you get the ball rolling.

DECK USED: THE DARK MANSION TAROT