Releasing the Weight

Today’s meditation was an ten minute long #DailyCalm session from the @Calm app.

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Tarot of a Forest Witch - Seven of Feathers, Seven of Swords and Christmas Affirmation CardsDaily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Seven of Swords (Feathers), which is traditionally a representation of strategic thinking, “sneaky shit”, or getting away with something. It can also often be about taking only what one can carry.

The Seven of Swords has then been combined with one of my Christmas Affirmation cards, which says, “It’s all going to work out fine.”

Don’t worry too much on what isn’t getting done, what still needs doing, or what’s going wrong. Don’t allow these stresses, worries, and anxieties to steal away the joy that you could otherwise have right now.

Like a bride freaking out at her own wedding because one small thing went awry, this type of anxiety can ruin your day if you let it.

The message in today’s cards is an encouragement to let go instead of allowing small moments of discontent to ruin your whole day. Acknowledge that the bad thing happened and even that you’re disappointed… then let it go so that you can enjoy the rest of the day and all that it has to offer.

DECKS USED:  TAROT OF A FOREST WITCH AND TWIST’S CHRISTMAS AFFIRMATION CARDS

@LightningWildflower December Arcana Challenge 
Prompts for December 23rd thru 25th

Oracle Reading with the Winter Solstice Season OracleThe Devil: Where am I ready to reclaim my power?

New Year and Cocoa – As the new year approaches, it’s time to start reclaiming your happiness. This includes stepping outside of stagnancy when things get stale instead of lingering due to an illusion of comfort.

Recommit yourself to enjoying each day and those elements of each day that make that day better. Allow them to lift you up, rather than focusing on the negative or trying to hide from what’s uncomfortable.

The Tower: How do I usually respond to sudden change?

Eggnog – You have a tendency to respond to sudden change with revulsion and feelings of overwhelm. You duck and cover and refused to move, which opens you up to repercussions that movement would normally protect you from.

The Tower: What did I learn from a time in my life when things fell apart?

Snuggle atop Celebrate – Even times of recovery include movement. You learned the importance of getting those breaths of fresh air that you need to keep your equilibrium in check. Comfort can only take you so far before it binds you up and leaves you unable to move.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: WINTER SOLSTICE SEASON ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsDec2025 Challenge
Philosophical for December 24th
: Which is more important… love or trust?

Tarot Reading with the Tarot of a Fores WitchReading Summary: It all starts and ends with trust. The answer being all about stability, as all three cards pulled our acorns (Pentacles).

Love may eventually play a factor in one’s relationships with others, but it’s trust that builds love not the other way around. This is shown through the presence of both the Page and the Ace… which indicate great potential for growth. That said, it is the Nine of Acorns, and the stability presented there that is the foundation for that growth.

The Nine of Acorns presents as consistency and trust in the resources available to you. The cornucopia is not empty, after all, but full to overflowing.

Take Away: I’m not sure that these cards actually indicate that one is more important than the other. Love and trust are both very important. But, what these cards are saying is that trust is the building blocks of love, not the other way around.

Other elements included in this reading:
Carved Sandalwood Antler for Confidence and Quiet Strength
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: TAROT OF A FOREST WITCH

Daily Self Kindness

I watched a movie. As in, just relaxed and watched a movie without doing a bunch of other stuff at the same time.

🌑 New Moon in Scorpio – November 2024

Tomorrow is the new moon, and like all new moons and full moons, I did a spread aligned to the moon’s current themes as a part of my recognition of the moon’s cycle and influences upon us. Today’s spread is courtesy of

New Moon Intention Setting Tarot Reading with the Tarot of a Forest Witch - The Hermit, Strength, The Emperor, The Tower

Intention for this lunar cycle

The Hermit Rx – This lunar cycle is in need of a conscious effort to indulge in less alone time and connect more with others. Retreating is easy, but it’s not what you need right now.  Instead, set your sights on making sure you are connecting with others in meaningful ways and allowing them lend you support and lift you up.

Where this might be difficult

Strength – You don’t feel particularly convincing right now. Because of this, you anticipate a struggle to get others to fall in line with your goals, even though this has not been the case in the past.

How I navigate any obstacles

The Emperor – Take control and lead.  It’s not about convincing or cajoling, but about communicating clearly what is needed and appreciating those that help you to reach your goals by being a gracious leader.

New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

The Tower Rx – Your time of trials and tribulations is not over yet, but it’s getting there because you are being more realistic about how you view what’s going on and what can be done in the present moment.

DECK USED: TAROT OF A FOREST WITCH

🌑 New Moon in Leo – August 2024

The new moon is upon us!  Like all new moons and full moons, I did a spread aligned to the moon’s current themes as a part of my recognition of the moon’s cycle and influences upon us. Today’s spread is courtesy of @Lionharts #theaugusttarot.

New Moon in Leo Tarot Reading with the Tarot of the Forest Witch

What heart’s desire should I manifest during this New Moon?

Wheel of Fortune atop Justice – Spin the wheel on cause-and-effect and take a chance that the consequences you predict coming to pass won’t actually be the result. You don’t have to play things so safe and close to the vest all the time.

What intentions should I set under the New Moon in Leo?

Chariot – It’s time to start moving again. The languishing and dawdling about has been a nice respite and needed rest, but to grow and thrive you also need to lean in to hard work in order to steer things in the direction you want them to go.

How can I align my actions with my hearts true desires?

Judgment – Remember where you are going and who you want to have become when you get there. Regrets don’t always come from doing something against your nature, but sometimes in standing back and not doing something that down the line you’ll wish you had.

New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

Temperance – Just because it’s time to start moving again doesn’t mean it’s time to rush or push yourself. Small steps.

Other elements included in this reading:
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration and Clarity
Citrine for for Lift (easing the weight of heavy energies)
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
Hand Crafted Goat as sympathetic representation of Amalthea

DECK USED: TAROT OF A FOREST WITCH