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You Hold the Reins

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Today’s meditation was just under twelve minutes long. It was another of the quiet, reflective meditations with breathing exercises added in.

The ATLA Tarot - The ChariotToday’s draw is the Chariot card, which is traditionally a representation of control, willpower, determination, and the strength of purpose to “take the reigns” and steer yourself in the path you wish to follow.

I don’t find the imagery in this card particularly helpful or inspiring.  I’m not entirely sure why it’s the illustration for the Chariot card, but I could be missing some meaning that just isn’t connecting for me.

The message in today’s card is to not forget that you control what you do with your day, no one else. If you want to take it easy, take it easy. If you want to get things done, then get things done.

You hold the reins.

DECK USED:  THE ATLA TAROT

The #TarotForTheWildSoul Challenge Prompt
Questions for July 23rd thru 24th

Oracle of the DreamtimeNEW MOON [ July 28th ] // What seeds of intention am I planting tonight?

Kookaburra and Rainbow Serpent – You are seeking out your balance and footing after so long in depression’s pit, including working on re-developing a sense of satisfaction in your work and daily life that has been missing for some time while struggling with depression’s grip.

What is my favorite form of self care?

Lyrebird and Brolga – Spending time with Gideon in your creative writing endeavors, building worlds together, and interacting with each other through the interactive storytelling that you both enjoy.

DECK USED: ORACLE OF THE DREAMTIME

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
Question: What do you need to focus on for self care this New Moon?

The ATLA TarotReading Summary: Ignoring your need for Gideon (King of Cups Rx) causes chaos and destruction (The Tower).

Take control of your responsibilities (The Emperor) and use the skills you’ve developed over time (Eight of Pentacles) to make sure that everything is dealt with as needed so that you have the availability to spend the time with him that is needed as well.

Take Away: It’s been hard to get time with him of late, and it’s only through taking control of your responsibilities that you’re going to get that time with him that you need.

DECK USED: THE ATLA TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.

Faith and Positivity

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Today’s meditation was not timed, and took place in the bottom of the shower while I worked on cooling down.  It was just too hot today.

33.6 Tarot - The StarToday’s draw is the Star card, which is traditionally a representation of hope, renewal, faith, optimism, and the connection of spirituality with other aspects of one’s life path.

Stay positive.

Being vulnerable isn’t always a bad thing and can help you connect more deeply with what matters most.  Keep working with that effort toward optimism.  The more you lean into it, the easier it will become.

DECK USED:  TAROT 33.6

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for July 25th thru 28th

33.6 Tarot and the StarDragon OracleThe part of my world that inspires me is…

Eight of Pentacles and Time – I am inspired when I can take the time to really sink into a project and contribute all of my focus to honing my skills while I create.

What creative rhythm do I crave?

The Magician and Transformation – I like to move at my own pace. When I’m being creative, I often fall into my own sense of time and place, and through this find a better rhythm that is uniquely my own with which to work with creatively.

When am I least creatively confident?

Five of Cups and Resources – I am least creatively confident when I am feeling my scarcity issues most strongly. This doesn’t have to be an actual reality of scarcity, just the perception is enough.

When am I most creatively confident?

Seven of Cups and Wisdom – I am most creatively confident when I have a time, space, and opportunity to delve into my curiosities and explore them fully.

DECK USED: STARDRAGONS ORACLE AND 33.6 TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
All or Nothing Day – What do you need to go “all in” on today?

33.6 TarotReading Summary: Don’t let misfortune strike you down (Ten of Swords). There’s no need for overwhelm or scarcity today (Five of Pentacles Rx atop Ten of Wands Rx). Just go out there and have some fun (The Fool), there are others in your life that will help you learn how to turn in that direction if you let them (The Hierophant).

Take Away: You need to go “all in” on fun today.  Spend time with others who want to share fun times with you and let them help you learn how to cut loose and relax a bit more.  Just let all that other shit go for a bit.

DECK USED: TAROT 33.6

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.

Deal With It and Get It Done

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Universal Wirth Tarot - The HermitToday’s draw is the Hermit card, which is traditionally a representation of inner exploration, self reflection, and healthy alone time.

The imagery in this card weighs heavily for me.  The lantern is so big, the man’s head is ducked… and then there’s the snake at the man’s feet as well.  What I see here is a message about responsibility, and not letting outside forces cause you to lose your focus.

Today’s message is to just put your head down and deal with what needs dealing with.

DECK USED:  UNIVERSAL WIRTH TAROT

Mr Lionhart’s #TheJulyTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for July 25th thru 27th

Creative Whack PackWhat is something I should appreciate more about myself and what I’ve achieved?

Two Top Left Cards – You are very good at prioritization, and in making sure that you don’t drop the ball on those things most important to you, even when creative solutions and thinking outside the box is needed.

What beautiful transformation have I undergone in support of personal freedom?

Top Right Card – You have been learning how to let go of control more easily and go with the flow. This isn’t always possible, but you are discovering the joys of things not needing to be held in such a tight grip.

How can I honor my true self?

Bottom Left – Be creative and have fun. You don’t have to be so serious all the time.

How can I honor my divine calling?

Bottom Middle – Step into the experience. Keep seeking out new perspectives, exploring others opinions and experiences, and keep yourself open to the flow of energies that allows you to have a deeper sense of the world around you.

How can I honor my sacred journey?

Bottom Right – Try new things and keep things fresh in your life by exploring outside of your comfort zone.

DECK USED: ROGER VON OECH’S CREATIVE WHACK PACK

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
Thread the Needle Day – What difficult task is today perfect for confronting?

Universal Wirth TarotReading Summary: Get L to help you (Two of Cups) in making sure everything that needs to get done is done (Justice), and you will be far happier with the result (Ten of Cups).

Take Away: Connect and work together with your eye on what you want to achieve, and the results will be as spectacular as the energy that you both put into it. You can’t always do everything on your own, and she doesn’t mind helping (even when she occasionally gripes about it) so don’t hesitate so much in asking for help.

DECK USED: UNIVERSAL WIRTH TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.

You’ll Get There Eventually

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IMG_E2360Today’s meditation was unguided and just under ten minutes long.  It was simply a relaxing meditation with the addition of breathing exercises.

Prior to my meditation, I came across the graphic that I posted on the right.  I like the quote and the correlation between it and the sea/tides.  Just as the sands on the beach are constantly shifting, so are our lives.

Stumbling across this graphic today feels like a reminder that we have to let go of what we have in order to gain something new.

Grateful Dead Tarot - Knight of BearsToday’s draw is the Knight of Bears (Pentacles), which is traditionally a representation of a projective and active beta energy in the area of one’s finances, resources, health, home, labors, manifestations, and the physical world.

The Knight is a card of action, but in the Pentacles suit it is characterized by slow and measured movement. Today’s card is a reminder that I’m supposed to be taking my time. It doesn’t have to be done all at once, and a little progress every day is fine in this project that I’m working on.

The Knight of Pentacles says that as long as you keep your eye on the prize, it doesn’t matter what speed you go because you’ll get there eventually.

DECK USED:  GRATEFUL DEAD TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic: Do Spread #4

Summer Tarot Reading with the Energy Flow Oracle

Flowers – What is flourishing in your life right now

Your roots are reforming and stability is slowly beginning to flourish once again. There was a lot of corrosion in this area over the spring and early summer as you struggled with the depression, but now that you can breathe more freely you’re beginning to find your balance and stability once more.

Sun – Where you’re shining your brightest this summer

You’re doing spectacularly well at cleansing yourself if the depression that plagued you through the first half of the year. With the darkness washed away, you are now able to rise into the light and enjoy the fresh air. Use this feeling of refreshment to get out and connect with nature.

Stars – What needs released for me to shine even brighter

Let go of frustration and arrogance. It stands in the way of connecting more closely with others. It is a dragon that, if not released, will eventually bite you on the ass… so let it go.

(Bumble) Bees – Where to focus your energy to get things done

Work on going with the flow and allow these things you want to get done to blend into your life, instead of taking it over and disrupting everything else you have going on.

Bonfires – Embers to stir up for a brighter future

Lean into those things that spark your sense of enthusiasm. When you feed the fire, it burns brighter. Those things that make this flame burn brighter are curiosity, enthusiasm, and the drive to explore.

DE so CK USED: ENERGY FLOW ORACLE

The #TarotForTheWildSoul Challenge Prompt
Questions for July 26th thru 29th

Grateful Dead TarotWhich of the four Pages has a message for me at this time?

Page of Wands – Take time to smell the roses while in pursuit of your dreams. You never know what you can discover by changing your pace and looking around instead of rushing forward headlong.

Which of the four Knights has a message for me at this time?

Knight of Cups – Everything can catch fire if you light a match to it, but you need to examine if that’s what you really want before you actually do the act. Sometimes it’s better to leave things well enough alone.

Which of the four Queens has a message for me at this time?

Queen of Wands – What are you birthing into your life right now? Is it the energy you want? Or do you want something more balanced instead that can be nurturing as well as motivational? These are questions you need to ask yourself right now.

Which of the four Kings has a message for me at this time?

King of Pentacles – Slow down and enjoy the present, rest when you need to, and make sure that you’re taking care of yourself as well as others. Yes, the project is important, but so are a lot of other things. So don’t let yourself drop certain responsibilities in order to accomplish others. Instead, find a way to balance both by easing up on the one that you’re pushing hardest at, so that you can put some attention into the others.

DECK USED: GRATEFUL DEAD TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.

Do It Right the First Time

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IMG_F2343Today’s meditation was fourteen minutes long and was a quiet, self guided meditation while I did my piriformis stretching. I find it interesting how when I haven’t meditated in a while, the process seems to be far easier to sink into than when I’ve been doing it regularly.  Today’s meditation was soothing, quiet, and peaceful.  I didn’t have any trouble staying in it at all.

The quote on the right is just something I ran across that I liked. It doesn’t have any relevance on my meditation today, although it does echo some of the sentiments of yesterday’s card of the day.

The Outsiders Tarot - Ace of Eyes - Ace of SwordsToday’s draw is the Ace of Eyes (Swords), which is traditionally a representation of the seed of new beginnings in the area of one’s thoughts, ideas, logic, intellect, education, ambitions, and creativity.

Today was the first day of organizing decks on shelves, which starts with playing cards. It involves mapping out where different decks will go, as well as alphabetizing and rearranging to account for space.

The Ace a of Swords is a reminder concerning this process to keep an eye forward on the future and growth that might happen within my collection, and plan accordingly. Make allowances for that growth now rather than having to do a massive reorganization later.

DECK USED:  THE OUTSIDERS TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for July 22nd and 24th

The Faux TarotPick a Tarot/Oracle card for creative inspiration.

The Inner Demon – Not all inner demons are a bad thing all of the time. Use your drive for organization (that can often get out of hand) to your advantage this week and be creative in getting everything onto the new shelves that you want to be up there.

If I could live my life creatively I would…

You don’t need to ask this question as you already know the answer (The Suit). You are already living your life creatively and just need to hold onto what you already do and not let go. Just be sure that you don’t push so hard that you smother your creativity. (The Knot)

DECK USED: THE FAUX TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
Vanilla Ice Cream Day – What staid and boring thing could you do today to bring more joy to your day?

The Outsiders Tarot - Ghost Car, Chariot, 10 of Bottles, Ten of Cups, 3 of Lights, Three of WandsReading Summary: Set your own pace (The Ghost Car) on your project as you move forward (Three of Lights) so that you have time to enjoy the process instead of being beleaguered by it (Ten of Bottles).

Take Away: You don’t have to be miserable to make progress. There is no race.

You have a whole two months and a bit to get things in order, so take a breath and don’t let the magnitude of the project still to go get to you. It’ll all get done in time.  There’s no need to rush or stress over it all right now.

DECK USED: THE OUTSIDERS TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I quit working when my back, knee, and ankle started to complain, and ended up taking a nap with my ankle elevated.

Tear It Down

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Tarot of Life - The TowerToday’s draw is the Tower card, which is traditionally a representation of destruction, chaos, upheaval, sudden change, and tearing constructs in one’s life down in order to make room for something new.

The Tower coming up today is a “get it done” card. It speaks of my plans to finish building the shelves today and get them attached to the wall and in place. It is a reminder that I need to continue to tear down and push aside what isn’t working in order to make room for what is or will.

It took a long time to get started on this project, in part because I was resistant to the chaos involved in the changes that needed to be made. Now that the chaos has ensued, it’s time to push it through till the end. You can’t raze a house partway to the ground in order to build one new one, you have to go all the way down to the foundation.

DECK USED:  TAROT OF LIFE

Mr Lionhart’s #TheJulyTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for July 22nd thru 24th

Power Animals Oracle CardsWhat fear am I guided to abandon and leave behind?

Elephant – The fear that no matter how hard you try, some things are just not going to work out and are going to fail.

The fact is that failure as a part of life, and you learn things from it. It doesn’t always have to do with resolve and willpower. Sometimes it’s just the way it’s meant to be.

What am I asked to trust and have faith in about myself?

Cougar – Don’t allow your negative inner narrative to drag you down and make you feel “less than”. You are too hard on yourself, which means you are far more than what you see in yourself. This card indicates that you are asked to have trust and faith in yourself and your capabilities.

Where/how can I {begin to} embrace my freedom?

Antelope atop Koala – Stand back to listen more, and take action only when action is needed. You don’t have to have your finger in all of the pots, just make sure you’re watching over what’s happening around you so that when you need to step in you can be fully informed when you do so.

DECK USED: POWER ANIMAL ORACLE CARDS

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
Hammock Day – What can you do to relieve some stress for yourself today?

Tarot of LifeReading Summary: Don’t charge forward impulsively in your irritation (Explorer of Swords Rx) when things go wrong or become uncertain (The Moon). Instead, pause a moment to reconnect with what you want to have accomplished in the end (The World).

Take Away: In being headstrong and stubborn, I sometimes push when I should pause. These cards are an encouragement to take that pause, allow my irritation and uncertainty to cool, and make sure I’m still heading in the right direction before pushing forward.

DECK USED: TAROT OF LIFE

Daily Self Kindness

I took breaks for food and water, even as I worked to get to where I wanted to get by the end of the day.  I’m really happy with the results of today’s labors, and I had issues with imbalances because I timed out my eating just right.