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Lionharts Elemental Challenge Lenormand Reading

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Mr Lionhart’s Elemental Tarot Challenge
Questions for November 4th thru 6th

Lionhart's Challenge Lenormand Reading with the Urban Incantations Lenormand and Zodiac Oracle

How can I practice more mindful and intentional living?

Sun and Virgo – Find joy in organization and a more systematic and logical approach to life. Notice more and enjoy those things your attention is drawn to instead of disregarding them. Small joys are important.

What obstacles do I need to be aware of?

Fish and Libra – It can sometimes be difficult to resist going with the flow in social situations. Don’t allow peer pressure to cause you to spend when you should hold back, though. There are consequences that come with going with the group instead of listening to your own needs.

How can I turn my obstacles into opportunities?

Coffin and Capricorn – Look at the endings in your life with a practical eye. See the opportunities that come in the wake of loss.

What is contributing positively to my life right now?

Birds and Gemini – Communication and friends. Remember that while having others around you may sometimes feel chaotic, they also lift you up and breathe new life into how you experience the world.

DECK USED: URBAN INCANTATIONS LENORMAND AND ZODIAC 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

📆 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

Samhain Lenormand Reading

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#DiscordTarotholicsOct2023 Challenge
October 31st – Grab a spread of your choice that you’ve been curious about… and give it a go!

Samhain Lenormand Reading with the House of Shadows Lenoracle Samhain Edition

What’s my personal connection to Samhain?

Clover and Moon – You love the decorations and the fun that can be had as long as you can keep your head above water emotionally. When you let things start to get too serious, though, you fall off the edge into the pit.

What am I being called to release during this time?

Person and Book – Let go of the need to lean into logic. Prioritize listening to others over of self expression.

What “dead things” (old patterns, situations, attachments) must I finally bury?

Brooms and Woman – You need to work on putting to bed that tendency within you to try and make things neat and tidy by sweeping them under the rug and ignoring them.

How can I increase my receptivity while the veil is thinnest?

Cross and House – Get out of your house and allow nature to ease some of the burden too much time inside has put upon you.

How can I honor my spiritual path today? Guidance from my ancestors.

Rider and Garden – Go now, and take someone with you.

DECK USED: HOUSE OF SHADOWS SAMHAIN LENORACLE

❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)

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These Saturday readings are (not usually) bearing in on any one thing or event in my life, as the question used is asking for a more general outlook. This is a self care exercise, and is not meant as a predictive reading… although that, too, happens on occasion.

The question is… What do I need to focus for self-care through the week ahead?

Self-Care Saturday Tarot Reading with Todd Alcott's Horror Tarot and House of Shadows Lenormand Samhain Edition

Earth – Eight of Wands – It’s time to start adding more physical activity back into your life. Even if it wears you out. Do it anyway. Building back your stamina is an important part or your recovery.

Air – The High Priestess – Instead of relying so heavily on logic, allow your intuition to hold sway this week. Not everything has to be reasoned out and strategized.

Water – King of Cups – Get as much time in with Gideon as you can manage right now. You both need it for your emotional well-being.

Fire – The Hanged Man – Enjoy the lull while you have it. A couple weeks from now, and you’ll be struggling to catching your breath, let alone able to enjoy any free time.

Waning – Ship and Dog – Doing things for (and going out of your way for) others needs to be avoided this week. Just say no.

Waxing – Candy Apple and Snake – Your tastebuds are coming back! Enjoy! But,watch out you don’t overindulge too much or your stomach will turn against you.

DECKS USED: TODD ALCOTT’S HORROR TAROT AND HOUSE OF SHADOWS LENORACLE SAMHAIN EDITION

Tarotholics Challenge Oracle Reading

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#DiscordTarotholicsOct2023 Challenge
Questions for October 27th, 28th, and 30th

Tarotholics Challenge Reading with the Cartes de Visite and Nellie's Deck

What do you need to focus on for self-care for the upcoming full moon?

Roots – “Hiding behind the moldy stones ~ While down below lie rotting bones.” – Work on shoring up your foundations. Covid stole a good deal of your stability. Don’t try jumping ahead too soon. Take time to rest and gain back your stability.

Samhain: As the last harvest approaches, what needs to be discarded from your life?

The Chariot – “Death waits patiently in the corner of life.” – Don’t worry about “seizing the reigns” right now. You won’t be able to take time for resting and regrouping for much longer. Savor it while you can before things get too hectic.

Harvest: What gifts of the season are ready for harvest in your life?

The Star – “Driving leisurely down the road to hell.” – You’re allowed to feel secure and hopeful for the holiday rush while not panicking this year because you have set yourself up to succeed.

DECK USED: CARTES DE VISITE AND NELLIE’S DECK