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Finding the Positive for March 3 – 5

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Card of the Day Tarot Reading with the Victorian Faery Tarot, Tarot of Transcendence, Fairy Tale Tarot, and Star Seeker Oracle

March 3 – Mental Health Card of the Day

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Today’s draw is the Five of Spring (Wands), which is traditionally about conflict with others, especially when those involved all have their own passionate ideas concerning the topic of the conflict, and keep butting heads as a result.

Add to that the fact that some people find conflict fun (because some of the Fae in this card absolutely look like they’re having a good time), and we find a message here about social interactions. and remembering that conflict isn’t the end of the world.  Sometimes, though?  If we’re not enjoying the experience, it can be better to step back rather than keep swinging that stick.

This message is reinforced by the larkspur (Delphinium elatum) used as decoration around the edges of the card and in its background.  The larkspur encourages staying open and optimistic to new experiences.  When we step back instead of continuing to engage, we allow ourselves to find that openness within ourselves, and often give space for others to do the same.  You can then come back to the discussion with a more open and constructive attitude.

DECK USED: VICTORIAN FAERY TAROT

March 4 – Mental Health Card of the Day

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Today’s draw is the Star card combined with Depletion. The Star card is often about hope, and creating balance between one’s physical reality and life’s non-physical attributes such as spirituality, emotions, etc.

Not surprisingly, what stands out to me in this Star card is that the woman is blindfolded combined with the spiral of stars above her head which look like circling thoughts.  Combined with the Depletion card, the message I see here is a reminder that when we are feeling worn out and depleted, it can be hard to remember to keep our thoughts positive.

This is part of the reason that rest is important.  Exhaustion or depletion drags us down, including not just our energy but our moods and our thoughts as well.  Since we can’t always avoid exhaustion or feelings of depletion, it’s important to remember the effects that these experience can have on our inner narratives and ensure that we don’t allow ourselves to spiral down into increased negative self-talk.

DECK USED: TAROT OF TRANSCENDENCE AND STAR SEEKER ORACLE

March 5 – Mental Health Card of the Day

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Today’s draw is the Two of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of connection and unification, mutual attraction, and emotional connections.

The imagery on this card is a beautiful example of how the Two of Cups is not always about love or romance.  Sometimes it’s about harmony and connections of the heart that have nothing to do with romance or sex.

The message I see in today’s card is a reminder to make sure we focus on working with people instead of in opposition to them, and to seek opportunities to foster harmony instead of conflict or discord.

DECK USED: The Fairy Tale Tarot

Individuality and Friendships

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Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and one of the #DailyCalm sessions from the Calm app.  Although I listened to the session today, I really can’t remember what it was about.  The Thomas Moore quote used for the session’s graphic, though, really resonates with me.

I feel that there is  systemic lack of humility in the world these days.  Everyone is so stuck on showing how proud they are, how important they are, and how much better they are from everyone else.

I think it shows strength and bravery to show that you aren’t perfect, and when I see this quote, that’s where my mind goes.  It feels like a reminder that it’s okay to be vulnerable.  It’s okay to be human, have flaws, and accept that you’re not perfect.  It might not feel that way when everyone else is walking around with their chests puffed out and arrogance, pride, and entitlement on display.

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Tarot Initiatique - Three of CupsToday’s draw is the Three of Cups.

In furthering the theme mentioned above in relation to the Thomas Moore quote, today’s card is a reminder that even when you are with like minded souls it’s okay to be unique.

Setting yourself apart doesn’t mean you don’t still mesh well with them.  Nor does it mean that you put yourself as better than them.  It simply means that you appreciate the uniqueness in each individual, and aren’t trying to close yourself after those around you nor be the “better version” of them.

Instead, it means you accept your differences, including your vulnerabilities and weaknesses… and so do they.  If they don’t, then they’re not really friends, are they?

DECK USED:  TAROT INITIATIQUE

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Prompt for March 2 : Do Spread 1

Tarot del Bosque Andino - Ace of Wands, Six of Pentacles, The World, The Empress

What do I need to let go of to ease my mind?

Ace of Wands – Stop worrying so much about new ideas and new projects right now.  If you have something new you want to try, write it down to explore later rather than feeling like you have to dive in to every single new inspiration right here in the moment.

What do I need to let go of to lighten my heart?

The World Rx atop Six of Pentacles – Let go of the idea that you are a failure just because you didn’t finish something as you’d planned or it’s taking longer than anticipated.  Instead of beating yourself up about it, try directing a bit more kindness and generosity toward yourself.

What do I need to let go of to free my creative spark?

The Empress – Let go of the thought that creativity and self care are not compatible.  For you, sometimes self care means letting yourself cut loose and just do something creative and fun for a while.  That creative spark needs a little fresh air to breathe, not to be stifled for the self care “chores” you ensure that you do each day for your health and well-being.

Other elements included in this reading:
Sigil: Sustainable Healthy Energy
Foraged Silver Maple Key for Bouncing Back to Thrive
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration, Clarity, and Determination
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: TAROT DEL BOSQUE ANDINO

In Defense of Imagination

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Today’s meditation was seven minutes long, and was one of the #DailyTrip sessions from the Calm app. It spoke on the importance of being in the moment, and that when we are meditating, that involves taking each moment one at a time.

In life, it’s important to be present in the now.  Not always looking back or looking forward. By some this is called “stopping to smell the roses” and it allows us to appreciate life and our existence in it.

The meditation today took this a step further, encouraging not just a slow down that allows us to savor the present, but when we meditate, to slow things down even further.  Noting one sensation, then another, then another.  Giving each of them a moment of our undivided attention instead of pushing them away or ignoring them.  To, in this way, use meditation as a way to saturate ourselves in the moment and deepen our appreciate of it.

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Card of the Day Tarot Reading with Tarot of the Guiding MuseToday’s draw is the Seven of Wands atop the Page of Cups.

Sometimes we forget that our imagination is important. It’s not just something for little kids to play games with, but an important part of our lives as adults as well. It’s the birthplace of creativity and ingenuity, after all.

Many less imaginative people snark at people with an active imagination, telling them that they need to “grow up” or looking down on them as silly in some manner. They try to quash the imagination in others.

The cards for today are a reminder to not let these people get to you. Don’t allow them to smother your imagination and creativity.  Just because they can’t do it?  Doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. Instead, it means you have a talent that they do not, and it’s something to protect and let shine, not hide away or smother out.

DECK USED:  TAROT OF THE GUIDING MUSE

@Lionharts #TheMarchTarot The Power of Now Challenge
Prompt for March 1 : Do the Be Here Now Tarot Spread

Be Here Now Tarot Reading with the Meraki Tarot

What is keeping me from fully witnessing the present?

Eight of Wands – You’re always in too much of a hurry to be moving forward and progressing. When you’re always in such a rush to keep moving forward, it’s impossible to pause and linger in the present moment.

How am I creating distance between myself and the stillness within?

Page of Wands – You are too busy, and two “scattered” in your interests and passions. With so much going on and so much eagerness to explore so many different faucets and avenues before you, that stillness has nowhere to truly shine, or even fully awaken.

What can help me fully embrace the present moment?

King of Swords atop Two of Swords – It can help you to fully embrace the present moment more by making practical choices and cutting out with brutal precision those things that are weighing you down and keeping you from being more present in the now.

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

DECK USED: MERAKI TAROT 4TH EDITION

Daily Self Kindness

I started working on orders today (a day early) in order to ensure that I’d be able to go north a day earlier than normal this week.

Finding the Positive for February 21 – 23

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Lighthouse In Fog Tarot, Love and Courage Quest Tarot, Myths & Legends Tarot, and Sweet-Ass Affirmation Cards
February 21 – Mental Health Card of the Day

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Today’s draw is the Queen of Wands atop the Five of Swords.

When others are feeling defeated, take a moment to step back and help them find their footing again. It’s easy to see them as not your problem, or even as a potential obstacle now no longer in your path. The cards for today, speak of taking another path.  One of compassion.

These cards are a reminder that it costs us nothing to help another who has stumbled get to their feet. Kindness costs us nothing but a little bit of our time.

So when you see someone struggling, take a moment to provide them with some encouragement. Help them light that inner spark of passion and purpose within them once more. It costs very little to give an encouraging word or a kind gesture, and it lifts not just the recipient up in the process… but yourself as well.

DECKS USED: LIGHTHOUSE IN FOG TAROT

February 22 – Mental Health Card of the Day

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Today’s draw is the Temperance card combined with the affirmation “I do what I love. I love what I do.”

Earlier this month, I did a reading that talked about my addictive tendencies, and how it’s not about addictive substances, but rather about pleasure and dopamine and moderation.

The lion’s share of my income comes from running my own business. I love this job, but there are times when I get a bit burnt out on it. Especially when I end up in a rut just remaking the same things over and over because they sell well, instead of being given the freedom to create new things and experiment at will.

That, though, is a part of being responsible.  Isn’t it?  We have to sacrifice a little of our passion if we want to create something steady and stable. We have to do the things we don’t like, and combine them with those things that we do.  Would I be happier wildly creating at will without the need to do the repetitive parts of running a business?  Probably… at least for a while until the business started to fail because the drudgery parts of it weren’t being done. 

The cards for today are a reminder that moderation is needed in all things, even those things that are good for us, and especially in those things that we enjoy.  Otherwise?  Things can easily get out of hand.

DECKS USED: LOVE AND COURAGE QUEST TAROT AND SWEET-ASS AFFIRMATIONS 3

February 23 – Mental Health Card of the Day

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Today’s draw is the Eight of Wands combined with the affirmations “I decorate my life with quality relationships, experiences, and purpose.”

Quality over quantity is an important message here in today’s affirmation card. It’s a reminder that more isn’t always better.  That is especially true when it comes to the people you surround yourself in.

Look at the witches in the Eight of Wands. They are a tribe.  Like minded and moving together, they are aligned with each other and all heading in the same direction.

Have you found -your- tribe yet? Or are you still forcing yourself to try and blend in with those that don’t quite fit you well at all?  That is the question asked in today’s cards, along with an encouragement to stop trying to “fit in” with those that aren’t for you, and instead start looking for those that -are- for you and that you will fit in with effortlessly.

DECKS USED: MYTHS & LEGENDS TAROT AND SWEET-ASS AFFIRMATIONS

Finding the Positive for February 17 – 19

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Brightwork Tarot, Dick Pic Tarot, Tarot Draconis, and Sweet-Ass Affirmations

February 17 – Mental Health Card of the Day

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Today’s draw is the Four of Wands combined with the affirmation “My mind is exceptional. My body is optimal. My soul is serene.”

Your body is the home of your soul. It’s not meant to be perfect any more than life is meant to be easy.  It’s through the challenges we face, both in life as well as with our body, that we grow and learn and become better people than we are currently.

Limitations are frustrating, absolutely, and there’s lots of people that don’t like the body that their souls are housed in, whether that is because of disabilities or defects, weight issues, or any other issue.  Everyone… absolutely everyone has things about themselves they’re self-conscious about.  The important part? Is to love your soul’s home anyway, and value what it does for you.  After all, where would you be without it?

DECKS USED: BRIGHTWORK TAROT GOLDEN LOTUS EDITION AND SWEET-ASS AFFIRMATIONS

February 18 – Mental Health Card of the Day

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Today’s draw is the Queen of Cups (Zaddy of Urinals) combined with the affirmation “By pumping my action muscle I make hesitation my bitch.”

Yesterday’s cards were about acceptance of your body, and today’s are about improving it in the ways that will make you and your body happy.

It’s about setting unreasonable expectations behind and acceptance, with the knowledge that we can all do a little bit better, and take care of ourselves a little bit more.

For me, this means making sure that I’m getting time outside in nature, no matter the time of year or the weather.  It’s what I need, both for happiness emotionally as well as my physical well being.  It means making sure I do my PT exercises each day so that I don’t stiffen up and lose mobility. It’s about making sure that I’m taking in enough protein and fuel to keep me going rather than skipping meals.

All of these things are things I have learned over the years that I need in order to be healthy and happy.  Some of them?  I don’t always enjoy, but I know that I need them. I do them because I need them, regardless of if I’d rather hibernate away or relax in bed for another half hour instead of getting up.

Self care is important, and means giving yourself the things you need for your body and soul to both feel healthy and happy.  Don’t forsake them just because you’d rather play possum.

DECKS USED: DICK PIC TAROT AND SWEET-ASS AFFIRMATIONS

February 19 – Mental Health Card of the Day

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Today’s draw is the King of Cups atop the King of Wands. They encourage us to take a moment to look where we’re going, and who we are taking with us along for the ride.

Kings are leaders, and in the Cups and Wands suit, they lead through passion and understanding.  The problem is that sometimes, we need to make sure that we aren’t getting so wrapped up in the flames of our passions that we forget to pay attention to making sure things are going smoothly not just for you, but for others on the journey with you as well.

Make sure that you check in on those other people in your life and ensure they are doing okay, rather than ignoring their needs and how they’re doing while your gaze is focused on your goal.

DECKS USED: TAROT DRACONIS

Returning to the Earth

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Lunar Lost Tarot's Six of Cups and Rage Create's Sweet-Ass Affirmations 3Today’s draw is the Six of Cups combined with the affirmation “I am Randy for some earth candy.”

Oy.  Okay so I don’t really get… or like… today’s affirmation card. The affirmation on the front is confusing to me, and to be honest? I find the writing on the back very “stream of consciousness” babble-ish and a bit on the vulgar side in a sort of ‘ick’ kinda way.

BUT.  I pulled it, so I’m gonna use it.

The Six of Cups is all about nostalgia, and combined with this affirmation card, what I’m seeing here is an encouragement to look back on those things that you have done in the past to connect with nature, and consider it’s time to revisit some of those activities.  That can be things like walking in the woods, skinny dipping in a lake, or just spending some time sitting out on the lawn listening to the breeze.

These times are special. They are treats to savor, and it’s time to consider revisiting some of them.

DECKS USED:  LUNAR LOST TAROT AND RAGE CREATE’S SWEET-ASS AFFIRMATIONS 3

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Prompt for February : Do Spread 3

Tarot Reading with the I Am Not A Doll Tarot

Which one card do you feel sums you up best?

Two of Pentacles – Always trying to find balance. There has been a lot of time in my life lately spent trying to establish balance in my life and feeling off-balance more often than not. Although I’m managing to juggle everything, the problem is that I’m feeling overwhelmed with the effort at the moment, and I am seeking not just a better balance, but a steadier foundation to work from as well.

Which one card do you feel represents your strengths?

The Hanged Man – The ability and desire to seek understanding beyond myself. Sometimes when I become too overwhelmed, I lose touch with this as I become too focused on my own struggles. When this happens, I feel a shift in clarity, as if my ability to see clearly has lost a large portion of it’s awareness and understanding.  When that overwhelm eases, that clarity returns and feels like a superpower.

Which one card do you feel represents your limitations?

Ten of Wands – A tendency to take on too much and not realize it until it’s too late. This is where the overwhelm previously mentioned comes in.  When I am feeling good, I feel like I am able to conquer all that I put on my plate… and then my balance shifts and I stumble.  I lose my clarity and become overwhelmed because when not functioning on all cylinders I can’t keep up.

What kind of issues do you feel that you need to work on?

The Devil – Addictive tendencies are something I continuously need to work on. If it feels good? Its addictive, because dopamine is addictive.  It took a long time to understand this, and that it’s not about “addictive substances” for me, but about pleasure, dopamine, and moderation in order to not allow my addictive tendencies to get out of control.

What message do you want to share with the world?

Death – Change is hard, but it doesn’t have to be something you fear or fight against. It’s human to be uncomfortable with change, but change is inevitable.  Do your best to move with it rather than fighting against it, and you will find life will feel far less turbulent as a result.

Other elements included in this reading:
Sigil: Sustainable Healthy Energy
Gneiss Wishing Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort

DECK USED: I AM NOT A DOLL TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I spent the day with Gideon, and let my dominant side have free reign for a bit.