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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

#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge
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.

Finding the Positive for February 13 – 15

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Starlight Tarot Gold Edition, Student Tarot No. 5, Ink Witch Tarot Second Edition, and Rage Create's Sweet-Ass Affirmations

February 13 – Mental Health Card of the Day

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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The @GlitterbyInk #FairyTales25 Challenge
Once Upon a Time Prompt for February 13 : Unknown

Today’s draw is the Eight of Pentacles atop the Four of Pentacles.

The message here is a reminder that if you want to be a greedy fuck (look at that pinched expression on the woman in the Four of Pentacles), you have to work hard to get there. Stability, especially in the face of the unknown, doesn’t come easy.

It recently came to my attention that some people thrive in chaos, and have absolutely no interest in stability in their lives.  This seriously blows my mind.  Stability is such a driving force for me in my life, a need as great as water or food in fact, that it’s hard for me to wrap my mind around the idea that others might reject the idea and, in fact, even thrive without it.

For me, stability is the end-all be-all, and I feel like I can never have enough.  It is the thing that constantly drives me to push myself harder.

The message in today’s cards brings that work into focus, as well as the fact that maybe?  Just maybe I’m grasping too tightly to the idea of more stability and working myself to the bone (and to my detriment) in the process.

DECKS USED: STARLIGHT TAROT GOLD EDITION

February 14 – Mental Health Card of the Day

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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The @GlitterbyInk #FairyTales25 Challenge
Once Upon a Time Prompt for February 12 : Trickery

Today’s draw is the Four of Cups combined with the affirmation “I am a contagious fireball of laughter and joy everywhere I go.”

In my bathroom, I have a picture of a cat with a huge (human) smile spread over its face.  This cat is called “Bathroom Kitty” and she sits in a frame on my bathroom counter where I can’t avoid seeing her every morning when I wake up.   Bathroom Kitty makes me smile.   Even when I’m feeling at my absolute worst?  Bathroom Kitty makes me smirk… or snort… or react in some way.  She lightens the mood.

Even today, when you’re feeling sick as a dog throughout your entire digestive system from entry to exit. You have the opportunity to spread kindness and lift other’s spirits instead of dragging them down.

The cards for today are a reminder not to take feeling sick out on other people. Instead,  just rest and take it easy. The trickery here is in the fact that you’re not actually getting sick, regardless of that you feel like you are. You’re paying for misbehavior from the night before, even if you don’t feel like you deserve it. (Tuna fish sandwiches, potato chips, and peanut M&Ms before bad is a very, very bad idea.)

DECKS USED: STUDENT TAROT No.5 AND RAGE CREATE’S SWEET-ASS AFFIRMATIONS 2

February 15 – Mental Health Card of the Day

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The @GlitterbyInk #FairyTales25 Challenge
Once Upon a Time Prompt for February 15 : Bravery

Today’s draw is the Page of Cups atop The Emperor card.

You abound with creative spirit and the spark of inspiration.  It’s a significant part of your inner fire and what makes life worth living for you.  In the cards pulled today, there is a reminder here to not allow your sense of responsibility bog down your creativity and imagination. There’s room in your life for both.

Often, responsibilities have a tendency to take priority, and when you pile on too many responsibilities in your life, it can be hard to find time to “cut loose” and create new things or really sink into the creative spark and enjoy your imagination.    These are integral qualities within you, though, and need time and space to thrive in order for you to be healthy and happy.  Make sure you’re allowing time for them to flourish.

DECKS USED: INK WITCH TAROT 2ND EDITION

Forsaking Impulsivity

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Tarot Reading with the Gaze Mirror Eye of Medusa TarotToday’s draw is The Hanged Man atop The Fool.

The Hanged Man is all about pause and reflection. When placed atop the impulsive Fool, what we see is a reminder that it’s not always a good idea to jump first and ask questions later.

I’ve been receiving a lot of messages on this theme lately.  Reminders to hang back, take a pause, watch but don’t react, etc.  Here again is the same theme.

Don’t be impulsive. Sometimes, situations come up that make impulsivity feel like the most natural reaction.  Sometimes we jump into action at lightning speed, thinking we can “fix” whatever is wrong quickly and be done with it.

But sometimes?  That’s not the best course of action.

The cards for today are a reminder that taking time to look at things from a different angle, wait for things to progress and see where they go, and consider different perspectives  is not time that’s wasted. It helps you to prepare to act with a level head instead of with reckless abandon.

DECK USED:  GAZE MIRROR EYE OF MEDUSA TAROT DESIRE MIRROR EDITION

#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge
Prompts for February 13 and 14

Tarot Reading with the Sharman-Caselli Tarot and Frames DeckHow is your self-love journey going lately?

Page of Swords atop Three of Swords Rx; The Messenger – Don’t beat yourself up when you stumble. You are still learning, and have been doing great, regardless of the occasional setback.

There is also an encouragement here in these cards to make sure during those moments when you stumble into a setback that you’re not lashing out at those around you that don’t deserve it. It’s easy to fall into this behavior without realizing it, and end up regretting it later.

How can you improve upon your self-love journey?

King of Pentacles atop Two of Wands; Peripherals – Don’t forget how important stability is to your peace of mind. Make plans and stick to them, or you could end up corroding the stable foundation you’ve built beneath you. Don’t become so laser focused that you miss what is going on around you.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried American Elm Leaf for Wisdom and Inner Guidance
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration, Clarity, and Determination
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Desert Rose for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: THE SHARMAN-CASELLI TAROT AND FRAMES DECK

Daily Self Kindness

This is a catch-up post, and I’m not sure what my self-kindness was for this day.

Seeking Satisfaction

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Card of the Day Tarot Reading with the Satyr & Nymph Tarot and Sweet-Ass Affirmation CardsToday’s draw is the Nine of Cups with the affirmation “I am rich in happiness, fulfillment, and purpose! My bling is priceless.”

To be fair, I’m not sure about the whole “bling” part of the affirmation, but I definitely grasp the message in the cards.

That message is a reminder that it’s important to find satisfaction in the present rather than always putting it off for the future.

The cards for today ask us to look at our lives and seek out those things within our lives that make us happy. Whether these are little things or big ones, it’s in these things where we are able to find satisfaction in our lives, even during the hardest of times.

DECK USED:  SATYRS & NYMPHS TAROT AND RAGE CREATE’S SWEET-ASS AFFIRMATIONS

#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge
Prompt for February 11 : What do you need to focus on for self-care for this month’s full moon?

Tarot Reading with the Far Out Tarot - Page of Swords, Knight of Pentacles, King of SwordsReading Summary: For this month’s full moon, take care to remember that you are still learning and don’t have all your ducks in a row (Page of Swords atop King of Swords). You have a long way to go yet (contrast between the Page of Swords atop King of Swords). Take things slowly (Knight of Pentacles).

Take Away: Although the mortgage thing has been settled, there is still a lot up in the air at the moment. Don’t let the uncertainty that you’re feeling concerning your business, your finances, or your stability keep you from continuing to move forward.  Just be open to learning as you go and take your time in getting there.

Other elements included in this reading:
Omarolluk for Protection and Bridging Liminal Divides
Ammonite for a Sense of Stability During Times of Change
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: FAR OUT TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

This is a catch up post, and I’m not entirely sure what the self kindness was for this day.

Already Good Enough

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Card of the Day Tarot Reading with the Winter Season Tarot and Sweet-Ass Affirmations 3 DeckToday’s draw is the King of Swords combined with the affirmation “I am the buzz within the bees. I am everything I need to be without trying.”

What if you didn’t push so hard and plot so strenuously?  What if you let things happen at their own pace instead of planning out each and every step along the way and steering every inch of progress forward?

How would it feel to feel like you’re enough? To feel like you didn’t have to brow beat and abuse yourself into some “better” more “worthy” version of who you are today?

Today’s cards pose these questions, and ask you to take some time to really think them over.  They encourage you to accept yourself as you are rather than as you could be or “should” be with a few more strategic tweaks.  Self acceptance is hard, but there’s no reason it can’t be done today, right now, instead of tomorrow or next week.

DECK USED:  WINTER SEASON TAROT AND SWEET-ASS AFFIRMATIONS 3

#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge
Prompts for February 10 :

Silent Desolate Tarot - The World, Eight of Cups, Knight of WandsIn what moments in life do you find the most joy?

The World Rx atop Eight of Cups – Moments in life when you’re actually able to let go of something instead of riding it out til it’s end are some of your most joyous moments.

The thing is, sometimes your hope and faith in humanity makes you stick around in situations long after you know it’s time to throw in the towel. You’ve found that in those occasions you can actually say “fuck it” and let go, you’re happier and often appreciate that ending better than the “riding it out” approach.

How can you more openly embrace joy in your life?

Knight of Wands Rx – Don’t always charge in at the first sign of an interesting opportunity opening up for you. Hang back. Instead, spend your irresponsible moments in better ways that don’t require you to make more “room on your plate”.  Even the funnest of projects becomes nothing more than more responsibility when you dive in too quickly and end up having to juggle your time just to fit it into your schedule.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Grand Fir Tips for Renewal and Emotional Uplift
Foraged Red-Stemmed Feather Moss for Attentive Understanding
Carnelian for Inner Drive and Focusing On One’s Aspirations
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration, Clarity, and Determination
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: SILENT DESOLATE TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

This is a catch up post, and I’m not entirely sure what the self kindness was for this day.

Every Loss is a New Loss

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Card of the Day Tarot Reading with the Ephemera Tarot and Sweet-Ass Affirmations 2 DeckToday’s draw is the Ace of Cups combined with the affirmation “Death is my homie. Death is divine.”

Grief is personal, and varies not just from person to person, but from experience to experience. Just because you have lost someone or something important to you in the past, does not mean that a new loss won’t feel brand new and completely different than the last one.

Because of this, we can’t expect ourselves to handle it any better the second time around, the third time around, or the 30th time around than we did the first.  Emotionally speaking, this is just not something that you get practiced at. When it comes to loss, it will be a new experience every single time.

Today’s cards are a reminder that when you are experiencing grief and loss, to cut yourself some slack and let yourself feel rather than trying to shove the feelings away or expecting yourself to already be practiced at this emotionally and be able to do it “well” or “better” then the last time.

DECK USED:  THE EPHEMERA TAROT AND SWEET-ASS AFFIRMATIONS 2

#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge
Prompts for February 6th thru 8th :

I Tarocchi Dell'Alba DorataWhat is one of your most positive qualities?

Knight of Cups Rx – One of your most positive qualities is that it’s rare that you allow your emotions get the better of you, or allow yourself to dive head first into the fray spurred on by them.

How can you help this positive quality flourish in your life?

Eight of Pentacles – You are aware that you know yourself quite well, but that your emotions are not a part of that vast wealth of knowledge. You help this positive quality flourish in you life by actively working on how to better understand your emotions, and continue to develop skills concerning them. Keep up the good work.

What is one of your least positive qualities?

Ace of Pentacles Rx – One of your least positive qualities is that you are stubborn to a fault. When opportunities present themselves. Rather than diving into explore, your first tendency is often to balk and hold back. This trait causes you to hold things up instead of allowing them to progress as smoothly as they could.

How can you utilize this least positive quality to your benefit?

Eight of Cups – Remember that by holding back you are more able to step back and walk away from an opportunity when you realize that it’s not for you, rather than holding onto something that you need to let go of due to a false sense of commitment.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration and Clarity
Blossoms of Foresight Bamboo Prayer Stick
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: I TAROCCHI DELL’ALBA DORATA

Daily Self Kindness

This is a catch up post, and I’m not entirely sure what the self kindness was for this day.