Tarot of the North Atlantic

🎨 Weekly Creativity Prompt – King of Wands

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Prompt: “Pull the King of Wands card from your deck(s). Compare the imagery between the card provided below and the card(s) from your own deck(s). How would you read them differently and why?“

Joie de Vivre Tarot - King of WandsJoie de Vivre Tarot – The energy of the charge harnessed for a purpose, this king doesn’t just charge forward with enthusiasm, he does so with a plan and invites you along for the adventure.  “Come with me,” he says, “and experience all the possibilities life has to offer!  Seize the day!”  This is the energy that this card brings into a reading, whether it’s through indicating a person in the reading or the spirit/energy of the answer the querent seeks.

King of Wands in the Witch Sister Tarot, Tarot of the North Atlantic, and NYC Tarot

Witch Sister Tarot – The stag is king of the forest not through being an apex predator, but through his strength and commitment to family. He represents nobility and integrity, and stands fast for those under his care. He is passionate about family, and passionate about his role among them. He heads their family, protects them, and guides them forward… and they follow because he instills loyalty within their hearts with his strength and passion.  Seeing the stag asks where you can step up and lead with integrity while sparking the passion of others through their trust and admiration?

Tarot of the North Atlantic – The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales, with a maw that opens impossibly wide. Although males are solitary other than in  youth and mating season, they return and are welcomed back each mating season, again and again. Where do you need to pursue your dreams independently, with the occasional support and cheering on of your support system at your back to bolster you?

NYC Tarot – The Hedonist. This card echoes the energy of the Joie de Vivre card most strongly. The rock star stands on stage and performs, and the crowd screams their cheers, sings along with his songs, and idolizes him.  This king is afloat on the pleasure of success, glowing bright in the light of admiration from others, and eager to grow his following. This card asks two questions on either side of a single coin. Where has success gone to your head? Where do you really shine, and how can you best share this with the world?

DECK USED: JOIE DE VIVRE TAROT, WITCH SISTER TAROT, TAROT OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC, NYC TAROT

Counterbalancing Anxiety

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Today’s meditation was skipped in deference to sleep and an appointment with my shrink.

Tarot of the North Atlantic Four of Shells, Four of Cups, and the It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar by Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Four of Cups, combined with the affirmation “How many times have you felt like things were out of control and then everything worked out fine? Your anxious feelings aren’t indicative of reality.”

Yesterday’s advice was good, but there’s still a lot of anxiety going on about the current slump in my business.  It can be hard not to let my imagination run away with me.

The Four of Cups often indicates meditation, and in this case that is absolutely what it’s encouraging. You need to take time to meditate and get your anxiety under control.  Letting it spiral does nothing but harm.

DECK USED:  TAROT OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

#DiscordTarotholicsJan2024 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for January 10th : Is it true that pleasure is the root of all true evil?

Katrin Blackwater Tarot - Priestess of Wands, Queen of Wands, Daughter of Cups, Page of Cups, The TowerReading Summary: It’s an over-stimulation of motivation and drive (Queen of Wands) that has been misdirected (Page of Cups Rx) that is the catalyst to destruction (The Tower).

Take Away: So no, pleasure is not always the the route of true evil. Sometimes people are driven by other pursuits besides pleasure.  A demand for excellence, a moment of obsession.  It’s simply not always about pleasure, but can be about many things… or in some cases, nothing at all.

DECK USED: KATRIN BLACKWATER TAROT

@Lionharts #TheJanuaryTarot 2024 January Initiation Prompt
Questions for January 10th and 11th

Tarot of the North Atlantic - Queen of Bones, Queen of Wands, Page of Shells, Page of Cups, The Tower, Six of Feathers, Six of Swords, Temperance, Eight of Shells, Eight of CupsWhat areas of my life are calling for exploration? (draw 2 cards)

Queen of Wands – Foster your creative spark instead of setting it aside until later.

Six of Swords – It is time to move away from those habits and behaviors that are no longer serving you.

How can I navigate each area with openness? (draw 1 card for each area)

Page of Cups – Open yourself up emotionally to exploring and experiencing new creative endeavors and enjoying them.

Eight of Shells – Use your frustration as a tool to help you let go.

What can unfold as a result of delving into these areas of exploration? (draw 1 card for each area)

The Tower Rx – Less chaos, and less of seeing change as a bad thing.

Temperance – The discovery of a more peaceful existence.

DECK USED: TAROT OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC

Daily Self Kindness

More napping and cuddles with Luna.  I wasn’t feeling all that well today. Worn out and worn down.  The nap seems to have helped a little bit, but not much.