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Emotions and Procrastination

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Broken Mirror Tarot 4th Edition and Lobilat Fluffy Advice Oracle & Affirmation CardsDaily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Knight of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of an active beta energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s emotions, relationships, intuition, and creativity. This often portrays itself in a theme of going after what brings someone joy or following your imagination and creativity into new adventures.

The Knight of Cups has then been combined with the an affirmation from the Lobilat Fluffy Advice Oracle & Affirmation Cards, which says, “No more procrastination!”

My emotions are what spur on my tendencies toward procrastination.  I know this, and to be honest? I’m entirely frustrated by it.

I sometimes muse over how much easier and more organized my life could be if my emotions didn’t dictate my actions and convince me to put off doing things because “I don’t feel like it” or feel overwhelmed by it.  And yet… I continue to procrastinate again and again in a vast array of different areas in my life.

Today’s message is a reminder that sometimes, no matter if you feel like it or not? You have to bite the bullet and just do what needs done.  At these moments, work to push through your emotions and stir up those that will drive you forward instead of hold you back.

DECKS USED:  BROKEN MIRROR TAROT 4TH EDITION AND LOBILAT FLUFFY ADVICE ORACLE & AFFIRMATION CARDS

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The Sun Spread

The Sun Oracle Reading with the Enchanted Earth Oracle

Where are you radiating joy?

You are the Earth – The answer here is quite literally in the “where” of the question. Where you radiate joy is when you are in nature among the trees. Those times when you visit the forest replenishes this radiance within you that you cannot obtain any other way.

Where could you reflect the light?

Frozen – Reflecting the light in this instance is in opposition to absorbing it to use in your growth and healing. When you overthink things and push too hard for perfection, instead of drawing the light into yourself, you end up reflecting it back, and thus not actually getting the benefits of that light in the first place.

Where could you bring in that shining light?

Synchronicity – When you slow down and take time to allow yourself to feel in sync with the world around you, it allows nurturing light and the healing it has to offer an opportunity to come in and connect with you.

How can you best connect with yourself?

Fidelity – To better connect with yourself, work on building a better relationship with yourself that shows the inner you that you’re willing to put you and your own needs first. Right now, that inner you is accustomed to the harsh jab of punishment and neglect. If you want a stronger connection, you need to show that you’re making efforts to do things differently by connecting with your needs and being kinder to yourself.

What victories can you celebrate?

Fertile – Take the time to appreciate what you have now and how far you have come. Celebrate the little things that built into big things, instead of ignoring them in favor of what comes next. Stop and smell the roses instead of passing them by.

How can you store this positivity?

Quiet Achiever – Internalize this positivity through self examination and getting to know yourself and your needs better. Allow it to sink deep and be personal instead of something you let just roll off or ignore. You don’t need to shout your accomplishments from the rooftops, but you do need to acknowledge them within yourself.

DECK USED: ENCHANTED EARTH ORACLE

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The Deep Prompts 27 and 28

Tarot Reading with the Broken Mirror Tarot 4th Edition and Rune Dreams OracleDoorway (Choice) – What choice lies before me, waiting to be crossed?

Tiwaz, Three of Wands, Thuriaz – You can either let your fears rule you and do nothing, or you can move forward regardless of your fears because what you want is more important than protecting yourself from what you fear might happen. Do you allow your fears to rule you? Or do you move forward in spite of them with your goals, principles and values at the fore?

Dream (Vision) – What vision lies in dream or trance, pointing forward?

Fehu, Nine of Coins, Hagalaz – Opportunity lies within the chaos and destruction. You seek greater stability and abundance in your life. In order to reach these goals, you have to go through the storm to reach the other side, where you can begin again to build something greater than what you had before.

Other elements included in this reading:
Staghorn Sumac for Connecting with Nature and the Wild Within
Bird Figurine for Fostering Hope, Positivity, and Renewal
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: BROKEN MIRROR TAROT 4TH EDITION AND TUNE DREAMS ORACLE ORIGINAL EDITION

Daily Self Kindness

Unlike yesterday? Today I managed to take a nap.  A nice long one.

Non-Transactional Kindness

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Brute Tarot - Five of Hearts, Five of Cups and Lobilat Fluffy Advice Oracle & Affirmation CardsDaily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Five of Hearts, which in tarot correlates to the Five of Cups. As the Brute Tarot is in fact intended as a tarot, the Five of Cups is traditionally a representation of pessimism, regrets, doomsday thinking, disappointments, and occasionally, failure (or at the very least, the perception of failure).

The Five of Cups has then been combined with the an affirmation from the Lobilat Fluffy Advice Oracle & Affirmation Cards, which says, “Let self-care become a PRIORITY in your life.”

Don’t let a pissy mood or sour outlook keep you from providing for your needs.

Sometimes when I’m feeling pessimistic and out of sorts, I have a tendency to make things worse by punishing myself instead of being kind to myself. It’s almost as if in my mind, I feel that because I can’t be positive or uplifting I don’t -deserve- to be treated kindly… especially by myself.

The message in today’s cards is a reminder that this mentality is false and abusive.  When you are feeling out of sorts is an especially important time for self kindness. These cards encourage this kindness, reminding us to take care of our needs even when we don’t feel happy or particularly deserving.

DECK USED:  BRUT TAROT AND LOBILAT FLUFFY ADVICE ORACLE & AFFIRMATION CARDS

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Grief Prompts for November 26th :

Tarot Reading with the Mystic Psyche TarotCleanse This – Ace of Wands Rx – Your inspirational blocks require some cleansing in order to break free. Clean your surroundings, and do some centering and grounding exercises to provide your inner landscape some cleansing as well.  Things are too cluttered, and more fresh air is needed.

Ground This – King of Pentacles – It’s time to work on shoring up the foundation under your feet with practices that help you ground and center more easily. That means meditation is needed, and time in nature as well.  These things, as well as breathing exercises and mindfulness moments, give you the grounding needed to help you keep your balance during both simple and complicated times.

Release This – Page of Cups – Your emotions aren’t meant to be tucked away, and neither is your imagination. Let them out so that they can flow freely.

Other elements included in this reading:
Carved Bamboo for Positive Outcomes
Foraged Acorns for Protection during New Beginnings
Staghorn Sumac for Connecting with Nature and the Wild Within

DECKS USED: MYSTIC PSYCHE TAROT AND ENCHANTED EARTH ORACLE

The @owlandbonestarot #78DaysOfTarotSpreads Challenge
The Moon Spread

The Moon Tarot Reading with the Brute Tarot

What illusions are obscuring your inner knowing?

Two of Clubs – The illusion that everything is going to go according to plan.  Plans don’t go as planned. They are there to give you an “outline” to work with, not a step by step detailed set of instructions to follow to the letter.  No matter how much planning is involved, it’s never going to go as planned. Stop expecting it to and allow yourself to loosen up instead.

What unconscious part of you is hiding in the dark?

Strength – You’re stronger than you think you are.  The words may sound cliché, but that doesn’t make them any less true. Don’t sell yourself short.

How can you lead your shadow self to the light?

Jack of Clubs – Put forth your formidable willpower and focus to the task. Your daily positivity card, and other efforts toward optimism and positivity aren’t for naught. It’s not easy, and sometimes feels foolish, but you’ve already proven it works if you put in the work.

How can you best use the bewitching electricity of the Moon?

Ten of Diamonds – Use the energy of the Moon to help in boosting your drive as you work toward your goals of stability for yourself and those you love.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Parmeliaceae Lichen for a “Breath of Fresh Air”
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration and Clarity
Bird Figurine for Fostering Hope, Positivity, and Renewal
Mookaite Stone for Help with Weighing One’s Options
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: BRUT TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

It was far too busy for a nap, but I at least allowed my back a few breaks throughout the day.

Unusual Teamwork

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Celtic Tarot: Fate of the Norns (Oracle Deck) and the Mushroom Affirmations DeckDaily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Three of Swords (Air/Reed), which is traditionally a representation of depression, grief, and disappointments. This theme often seems strange to people, being that it is seated in the Swords suit (which is often all about intellect and the mind), but it is important to remember that how we react emotionally is often rooted in how we think and what expectations we create for ourselves before everything falls apart.

This card depicts the oppression of the Fir Bolg (Children of Builge) by the Druids.

The Three of Swords card has then been combined with the Purple Pinwheel affirmation card from the Mushroom Affirmations deck, which says, “Make yourself seen, no matter how small you think you are.”

Sometimes you have to make some noise, and even align with people that you may not normally align with, in order to be seen, acknowledged, and taken seriously. Sadly, it’s not always enough to try and stand alone, and you need the help of others with a louder voice than yours is.  In these times, the adage “the enemy of my enemy is my friend” rings true, and it can be beneficial to align with these others for a time to get done what needs done.  Just as the Fir Bolg teamed up with their enemies to force the Druids to acknowledge them.

The message in today’s cards is a reminder that sometimes you have to think outside the box… and connect outside the box, in order to be heard. There’s always going to be people out there that will tread all over your rights, boundaries, and needs if you let them.  These people will disappoint you again and again.  The key is to make sure you can enforce these boundaries and rights, and stand up for yourself.  Sometimes that means getting help from others that can help bolster your own voice.

DECKS USED:  CELTIC TAROT FATE OF THE NORNS AND MUSHROOM AFFIRMATIONS

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The Star Spread

The Star Oracle Reading with The Nereid Oracle

What hope guides you?

Drymo – The hope that guides you is that the struggles and strife, woes and pains we go through in life actually have meaning and lift us up, providing us with the opportunity to become better, stronger, more enlightened souls.

Where does your inner light shine?

Amatheia – Your inner light shines brightest in those times when you stand strong for your values and defend those things and people that you deem worthy of self-sacrifice to protect.

How are you being called back to your true self?

Euarne – You spend far too much time bending and contorting to avoid the discomfort of change. Let go of your reluctance, and allow yourself to float and flow instead of fighting against the tide.

What path are you ready to follow?

Galene – In an echo of the previous card’s advice, you are ready to experience less struggle and less strife, while leaning into going with the flow more often. You’ve come to understand that fighting against the currents ushering you along your path only creates more struggle and more strife than what you’re already going through.

Other elements included in this reading:
Polar Bear Raku Medallion for Going with the Flow and Alacrity
Japanese Cherry Leaf as a Reminder of Life’s Fleeting Moments
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration and Clarity
Predated-Upon Oyster Shell for Acknowledging Weaknesses
Shiva Shell for Wisdom and Discernment
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE NEREID ORACLE

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The Deep Prompts 25 thru 26 :

Oracle Reading with Celtic Tarot: Fate of the Norns (Oracle Deck) and Spirit Animals Journey into the Wild OracleBlood (Lineage) – What flows in my veins that binds me to kin and story?

Cú Chulainn / Birch and Beaver – I read a book recently (How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World) that spoke about the life and death of forests. In this book, it mentioned the beaver and how, along with its creativity and unique industriousness, it is also a harbinger of destruction.

This is because the beaver blocks up waterways and sometimes starves certain areas of water while routing the water and other directions that feed the forest and other areas. This speaks to me of a foundation of give-and-take. There’s always good there’s always bad, and they play off of each other depending on the choices we make and the repercussions of those choices.

This theme carries into the story of Cú Chulainn and his choice as a child to take on the role of the blacksmith’s loyal guard dog after he killed the man’s dog.

Combined with these two factors is also the birch ogham, which is one of the tools that the beaver uses in his work, and joins the beaver in the first card to the story of Cú Chulainn in the second.

Take Away – What flows within your veins that binds you to your kin and their stories is ingenuity and industriousness combined with an innate need for fairness and balance. These things are a part of who you are that are inherited from those in your past that you may not have personally met, but whose blood still runs in your veins.

Cauldron (Alchemy) – What is being broken down, mixed, and transformed within me?

Ogma / Vine and Hedgehog – Ogma is the god of eloquence, poetry and speech. He is a warrior of great skill, but he has a tendency to use his words more than his sword.

When I see hedgehogs, they always appear so vulnerable to me. They have these tiny little fingers and toes, and the fact that they roll up in a ball to protect this soft little pink belly is adorable to me.

The vine ogham on the Celt card then connects the animal card to the Celt card, speaking of a need to cling to safety and protection.

Take Away – You are becoming more adept at expressing your vulnerabilities in ways that don’t leave you open for them to be used by others. This is allowing you to cling to your safety net a little less and be more open with others instead.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Scotch Pine Cone for Purging Negative Influences
Japanese Cherry Leaf as a Reminder of Life’s Fleeting Moments
Aragonite for Fostering Truth and Understanding
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: CELTIC TAROT FATE OF THE NORNS AND SPIRIT ANIMALS JOURNEY INTO THE WILD ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I stayed away from home this afternoon to avoid the deafening noise of jack-hammering going on right outside my door today.

Skewed Prioritization

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Today’s meditation was a ten minute long #DailyCalm session from the @Calm app.

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The Constellation Tarot's Three of Cups and Lobilat Rumi Quotes CardsDaily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Three of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of friendships, revelry, celebration, and collaboration between those that are linked or alike not just in mind but also in heart.

The Three of Cups has then been combined with the an affirmation from the Lobilat Rumi Quotes deck, which says, “Peaceful is the one who is not concerned with having more or less less. Unbound by name and fame, he is free from sorrow from the world and mostly from himself.”

It’s our friendships and the time we spend together that matters most. Pursuits towards popularity, fame, consumerism, and monetary wealth, distract us from those things that are truly important in our lives, like spending time with loved ones and enjoying celebrating life with those around you.

The message in today’s cards is a reminder that societal pressures sometimes have a way of skewing our perspectives and nudging us “off track” in our values when we’re not looking. These cards are an encouragement to pause a moment and check in with our values so that we can make sure we are prioritizing what’s truly important above what isn’t.

DECK USED:  THE CONSTELLATION TAROT AND LOBILAT RUMI QUOTES

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The Tower Spread

The Tower Tarot Reading with the Coronatarot

Where is a storm brewing?

The Sun – This is a message that has been repeated multiple times recently in the cards… too much of a good thing is not a good thing. It’s time to look into those places where you are overindulging and pay attention to the potential for cataclysm that these areas could go through unexpectedly. And for fucksake, don’t forget to put the cover back over your crystal ball!

What can no longer be ignored?

The Magus Rx – You have a tendency to ignore the things that are bothering you until they either go away or come to a head. In this case, it would be better to deal with the fact that you are feeling powerless, and seek ways to improve that situation rather than ignoring it and hoping it will go away.

What foundation is crumbling?

Prince of Cups – It’s time to pay attention to where your trust is feeling a bit wobbly and unsteady. Look at what’s gotten past your defenses and under your skin, and consider if this sneaky bit of erosion is deserved or simply overlooked and needs dealing with.

Where is release necessary?

King of Wands – You need a passion outlet that will allow you to involve others in the process. Something that allows your creative spark freedom to flare, and at the same time allows others to be with you along the way so that you don’t feel so alone in the journey.

What can you rebuild with a clean slate?

Trump – Communication. You work hard to avoid talking politics with others. Especially those close to you that you know have an extreme contrast of opinion to yours. This has managed to preserve those relationships, but for how long when you refuse to communicate with them?

Instead of shutting them out, consider hearing what they have to say. You may be surprised at the shifting tide that’s been going on beneath the surface while you weren’t listening and we checked out.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Cedar Bundle for Protection from Negative Influences
Gneiss Wishing Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: CORONATAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2025 Challenge
Prompt for November 24th : Advice I need to hear at this time concerning my work life.

Tarot Reading with The Constellation TarotReading Summary: Decisions are needed (Two of Swords). The winds of change are requiring you to make a choice in what things you leave behind and which ones you take with you as you move forward (Seven of Swords). Make sure that you are making choices that are in line with the kinds of success that you truly value (Nine of Pentacles).

Take Away: What are you leaning onto so determinedly, that instead needs to be let go? That is the question being posed by these cards. Where does true satisfaction lie for you, and what is most important to take with you in reaching those goals?

Once you figure this out, you will be better equipped to leave behind the stuff that is not fostering the goals that you wish to achieve, no matter how attached you may have become to the “stuff” in question.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Lavender Bundle for Calming and Comfort
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE CONSTELLATION TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

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

The A-Kissing Convention

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CaTTarot - The Emperor and the Mushroom AffirmationsDaily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Emperor card, which is traditionally a representation of taking charge, responsibility, authority, structure, and focusing on the greater good.

The Emperor has then been combined with the Octopus Stinkhorn affirmation card from the Mushroom Affirmations deck, which says, “We get what we need when we show who we are on the inside and reveal our purpose.”

Sadly? You can’t be pretty all the time. Sometimes you just have to do what needs done and not worry so much about the optics.  It’s like that saying “you can’t please everyone all the time”.

For me, this means sometimes I have to do what I know to be right (or right for me), even if others don’t like it.   That is true whether I’m making decisions for myself… or making decisions for the greater good.   Nobody is always going to like those decisions I make.  I have had numerous times in the past where my obsession with fairness has gotten in the way of others taking advantage of nepotism… only to find I won’t even give myself favoritism, let alone anyone else.

The message in today’s cards is a reminder that in order to make friends and influence people?  You  have to be yourself.  Otherwise you’re kissing ass, and in turn you attract ass kissers. Instead?  Be yourself and attract those that really are worthy of your time and attention, as well as appreciate those quirks that make you… you.

DECK USED:  CATTAROT AND MUSHROOM AFFIRMATIONS

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2025 Challenge
Prompt for November 22nd and 23rd : Do Spread 2
Question : Advice I need to hear at this time concerning my personal happiness.

Tarot Reading with The Little Monsters Tarot and Twist's Gratitude Postcards Oracle

Reading Summary: The stoop of the figure in the Seven of Wands matches with the curvature of the moon in the anchor card, speaking of cycles that come and go when it comes to the need to hold your ground or make peace.

The shape of the hat worn in the Five of Arrows and the cats ears are a match, this combines with the exact match in the angle of the arrows in that card and the cat’s tail.  These connections are a reminder to keep your ears open and your thinking cap on, for you will need the information you glean in order to retain the upper hand.

There is a lack of correspondence in the moon phases between the anchor card and the Child of Wands. This figure looks like it’s looking up at the anchor card and its moon with longing while turning its back on the crescent behind it, indicating a need for greater inspiration than what is currently present, and encourages using the upswing from the new moon to the next full moon to foster this motivational energy.

Lastly, there is a correlation between the dancing fire in the anchor card, and the left and right Wands cards that were pulled. These two Wands cards (the Seven of Wands and Child of Wands) bracket this dancing figure of flame and fire, speaking of a need to find a balance between what you know and what you need to learn in order to create a greater creative spark within you.

Take Away:  Finding happiness requires balance.  Balance between what you want and what others want. Balance between what you know, and what others want you to believe.  Balance, as well, between your own personal drive and the time needed to truly foster your creative spark into a greater flame.

These different aspects of balance require you to be open to hearing what others have to say, and watching what actions they take.  Don’t ignore warning signs, but use your abilities of observation to bolster your own knowledge.  It never hurts to listen, even if you don’t adopt their thoughts and values as your own. The information will still be useful.

Other elements included in this reading:
Oregon White Oak Leaf for Strength, Stability, and Longevity
Dried Red Maple Leaf for Adaptability and Connection
Japanese Cherry Leaf as a Reminder of Life’s Fleeting Moments
Citrine for Energy Lift (easing the weight of heavy energies)
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: THE LITTLE MONSTERS TAROT AND TWIST’S GRATITUDE POSTCARDS ORACLE

@LightningWildflower November Tarot Challenge
Earth and Water “The Eights” Prompts for November 22nd thru 24th

Tarot Reading with the CaTTarot and Magic Neko Cards 2Eight of Pentacles

Where am I being called to show up with dedication and care?

Seven of Diamonds, Four of Wands, Queen of Hearts – Your home is a place of safety and nourishment where you also do the lions share of your work when it comes to your business. You need to show patience in this area in order to create a healthier balance for your emotions.

Eight of Cups

What do I need to walk away or move on from?

Nine of Hearts, Knight of Swords, Five of Hearts – Stop being so rash in your decisions and immediately assuming the worst. When you assume the worst you give the worst permission to manifest. It then takes a lot more effort to get to a place of positivity and/or happiness… even in those times when the worst doesn’t actually happen.

When am I resistant to change?

Jack of Diamonds, Page of Wands, Two of Clubs – You don’t like it when your hard earned plans get disrupted by change. This is part of the reason that you’re so resistant to moving at a slower pace, as you feel that you must hurry to accomplish what you have planned before change can step in and screw everything up.

Other elements included in this reading:
Japanese Cherry Leaf as a Reminder of Life’s Fleeting Moments
Foraged Acorns for Protection during New Beginnings
Dried Cedar Bundle for Protection from Negative Influences
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: CATTAROT AND MAGIC NEKO DECK 2

Daily Self Kindness

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

Maintaining Balance

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The Brady Tarot 2nd Edition - Two of Pentacles, Two of Roots and Lobilat Rumi Quotes CardsDaily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Two of Pentacles (Roots), which is traditionally a representation of juggling responsibilities, work/life balance, and prioritization.

The Two of Pentacles has then been combined with the an affirmation from the Lobilat Rumi Quotes deck, which says, “ If all you can do is crawl, start crawling.”

Balance in life is important, as it keeps the things we want and need in our lives running smoothly (including ourselves). This means that not all growth can be done with speed.  Sometimes, in order to keep things in balance in one’s life, we have to take growth slowly.  That way, even as we make progress, we don’t set other things off kilter.

The message in today’s cards is a reminder that slow growth is still growth, and when the growth we’re working for takes more time than expected?  That’s okay.  It just means that we’re managing to keep things in balance while we move forward.

DECK USED:  THE BRADY TAROT 2ND EDITION AND LOBILAT RUMI QUOTES

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Philosophical Prompts for November 18th and 25th

Tarot Reading with Coins of the Tarot Cards and The OrákulumCan a person without hope live a full and happy life?

The Lovers and Synchronicity – As long as they have their needs fulfilled and everything is going their way, then there is no need for hope in order to live a full and happy life.

Do we live to eat, or eat to live?

Five of Swords and Gnosis – These cards indicate that humanity lives to eat. We do not eat what we need, but rather we eat what gives us a lift of pleasure. This means that we’re never really happy with the stuff that’s good for us and we should be eating… only the stuff that really doesn’t do us any good at all but instead simply taste good or gives us a chemical boost of pleasure.

Other elements included in this reading:
Black Spruce Needles to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Dried Rosebuds for Potential and Beauty Waiting to Unfold
Dried Purple Heather Flowers for Independence and Luck
Aragonite for Truth and Understanding
Desert Rose for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: COINS OF THE TAROT CARDS AND THE ORÁKULUM

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The Devil Spread

The Devil Tarot Reading with The Brady Tarot 2nd Edition

What is pulling you off your path?

Nine of Horns Rx – A lack of appreciation for the small things in life that make life worth living. You don’t spend enough time enjoying life and seeking out those things that bring you joy.

What is skewing your vision?

The Magician – The idea that you have to have all of the answers, and be able to fix anything that goes wrong. You need to give yourself permission to loaf off and/or step back instead of diving immediately into the “I can do it” mentality that has you volunteering for far too much.

Where have you lost your power?

Ten of Horns – As mentioned in the first question in this reading, you spent so much time looking ahead and working towards the future that you have forgotten to pause and see the value of the present and how good things are right now in this moment.

What lured you into the dark?

King of Arrows Rx – An overactive drive to do more and go farther that has become unhealthy. You are using your drive for success to abuse yourself.

What chains can you choose to break?

Wheel of Fortune – Stop looking at the unpredictability of life as your enemy or some kind of predator out to destroy all that you’ve built. Instead, consider the opportunities that life’s ups and downs create for you.

How can you stay in the light?

The Lovers – Make healthy choices. Although you can enlist those closest to you to help you and making those choices, remember that they have their own agendas at heart. Only you know what’s going to be right for you, so listen to their council, but be sure to touch in with yourself and what you need to be healthy and happy before you make any decisions.

Other elements included in this reading:
Scotch Pine Cone for Purging Negative Influences
Foraged Parmeliaceae Lichen for a “Breath of Fresh Air”
Foraged Acorns for Protection during New Beginnings
Japanese Cherry Leaf as a Reminder of Life’s Fleeting Moments

DECK USED: THE BRADY TAROT 2ND EDITION

Daily Self Kindness

I turned down a shift even though I could have used the extra cash, because I really wanted to be home.