The Ark Animal Tarot & Oracle

Making Things More Interesting

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

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The @GlitterbyInk #JuneMessenger26 Challenge
Message From My Spirit Guide Prompt for June 1 : Mystery
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Ark Animal Tarot - The Sun

Today’s draw is The Sun card, which is traditionally a representation of success, optimism, positivity, fun and frivolity. In my practice, the Sun is also a symbol of masculine vitality, virility, and warmth.

Do something that you enjoy today and it will help lift you up out of the doldrums you may find yourself lingering within.

For me, this type of advice always speaks of engaging my curiosity. Whether it’s experimenting with a new project or idea, digging through a pile of stuff to organize and explore, or trying out a new trail just to see where it goes.

The message in today’s Sun card combined with the “mystery” prompt is an encouragement to engage your curiosity. Allow the mysteries around you to enchant you. Seek to look at the world and those things in it with fresh eyes instead of your normal jaded perspective. In doings so, everything will seem just a little brighter and more engaging.

DECK USED:  ARK ANIMAL TAROT

@de_tarotjuf’s De Zomer In! #detarotjufjunitarotchallenge Challenge
Prompt for June 1 : My personal energy for this upcoming season.

Oracle Reading with the Witch's Window Oracle

Sacred Oil – “Practice acknowledging people, objects, and spaces as sacred. Consecrate, revere, and bless all you hold dear.”

This season brings with it a mindset of awareness and gratitude. You are more cognizant of those things and people that you enjoy, and of that enjoyment as a whole. In the process of this awareness and enjoyment, you make everything that much more sacred and special.

Willow Tree – “Envision the life and world you want. Believe that anything is feasible… immerse yourself in imagination.”

Your imagination is the first step to manifestation. It comes before ideas, before plotting and plans. It is the seed that sprouts the first root. Don’t allow your negative self talk squelch your imagination’s voice. Let your imagination flow freely instead, and follow the curious paths it leaves in its wake.

Third Quarter Moon – “Leftover residue is being swept away, preparing for what’s next… Ride the wave of the diminishing light, and surrender all that is dormant and lifeless.”

You can’t fill your life with more curiosity, imagination, and sacred moments if you’re unwilling to release the things that are getting in the way of these themes. Just like a rollercoaster, instead of holding on so tightly, let go and enjoy the ride.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Oak Branch with Moss and Lichen for Perseverance
Bird Figurine for Fostering Hope, Positivity, and Renewal
Gneiss Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: WITCH’S WINDOW ORACLE (W/ QUOTES FROM THE GUIDEBOOK)

@Lionharts #TheJuneTarot Follow Your North Star Challenge
Prompt for June 1 : My North Star Tarot Spread

My North Star Tarot Reading with the Ark Animal Tarot and Oracle

What new direction is opening up for me as June begins?

The High Priestess / Spider – It’s fair to say that spiders aren’t one of my favorite things. In fact I’ve been terrified of them for most of my life. That said? Just recently I’ve been noticing a diminishing trend when it comes to my reactions to spiders. Not necessarily the one on this card, though, because that bubbly back of spider babies is nauseatingly shudder worthy all on its own.

The message here, though, is that June has the potential to be filled with opportunities to open up to things that I’d normally be closed off to. In doing so, the rewards will come in the form of new information and a greater understanding of things previously only grasped on a surface level.

What personal quality can guide me through this month?

Eel – Strengthen your convictions while taking care to remain flexible. You can hold firm to your values, lead with strength, and also be soft enough to bend without breaking. None of these qualities are mutually exclusive.

What can keep me connected to myself throughout June?

Judgement / Whale – Instead of judging every little thing you do under a microscope, keep your eye trained upon the person you want to become and what you want to do with “your dash“. Life’s not about making every little thing perfect. Take a breath and let it go.

What is ready to grow if I give it my attention this month?

Queen of Swords / Jaguar – Your strength, self esteem, and ability to both see and communicate clearly.

Flow state is easily accessible to you right now, and activities or projects that slip you into this state have a great deal of potential for success this month.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Fuchsia Flowers for Stability in the Face of External Disruption
Foraged Parmeliaceae Lichen for a “Breath of Fresh Air”
Pressed Pansy Flower for Hearing the Heart More Clearly
Foraged Purple Heather Sprigs for Independence and Luck
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED:  ARK ANIMAL TAROT AND ORACLE DECK
Daily Self Kindness

I took some time to go hiking in the woods today.

Unexpected Guides

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Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was one of the #DailyTrip sessions in the @Calm app.

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The Ark Animal Tarot - The Hierophant card@FatMumSlim August #FMSPAD Challenge
Prompt for August 22nd : Something I’m Looking Forward To | #FMS_LOOKINGAHEAD25

Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is The Hierophant card, which is traditionally a representation of traditions, spiritual guidance, long standing institutions, teachers and guides, and themes that deal with conformity and social norms.

Recently, I discovered a metaphysical shop that is unlike any other I’ve ever visited. The shop was neat and tidy, but cluttered. Impeccably clean and carefully curated, yet without even a hint of “tourist” pandering. The shop owner was knowledgeable and friendly, without being intrusive or pushy. The cat was friendly too.

The owner had built something rich with meaning in a world of commerce, and the care and spiritual roots showed through in every shelf, nook, and cranny. When I spoke with her, it was clear that she was not only knowledgeable, but had researched and explored in depth each item in her shop as well as their sources, and even been in communication with a number of the authors and creators on display. She even sources some of the herbs in her shop from her own garden.

As you might’ve already caught on to, I have a massive amount of respect for this woman and the blend of spirituality and business she has created.

I am absolutely looking forward to visiting the shop and its owner (and the cat!) again in the future.

Today’s message is a reminder that those that teach us “how things work” can be found in the most unexpected places. Sometimes when we step through a doorway, we get exactly what or who we expect. Other times, we are taken by surprise by a little slice of heaven or the gift of a knowledgeable guide to help us when we need it. Be open to the possibility of the latter, as it can happen at the most unexpected moments.

DECK USED:  THE ARK ANIMAL TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2025 Challenge
Prompt for August 22nd : What do you need to focus on for self-care for this month’s new moon?

Nakshatra Oracle ReadingReading Summary: In order to foster harmony and balance (Libra) within the current chaos (Ketu) of what’s going on with your business (Rohini), you need to stay on top of things and pay attention. Be willing to not just do the work, but adapt as needed in order to allow things to reach their full potential (Hasta).

Take Away: Encourage tranquility in your life, not just through the mindfulness techniques and tools at your disposal, but also by making sure that you don’t “check out” concerning the issues and stressors going on right now with your business. You need to stay engaged and pay attention to what’s going on, so that you can respond and adapt quickly and smoothly to the changes taking place.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Silver Maple Key for Bouncing Back to Thrive
Black Spruce Needles to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Dried Purple Heather Flowers for Independence and Luck
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Gneiss Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE NAKSHATRA ORACLE

@empressofthenightslight Roll the Tarot August Challenge
Roll : 12  Prompt : What do I need to let go of now?

The Ark Animal Oracle ReadingReading Summary: Clever planning (Sugar Glider), bold action (Moose), and dogged determination for things to stay the same (Dog).

Take Away: Things are changing, and you have to accept that you are not in control. No matter how much you want to be. No amount of “tinkering”, or just jumping in and going for it, is going to make things better right now. Neither is ignoring the problem and trying to make everything stay the same. Let go of your need to be in control and resist change. This tendency is not going to help you in the current situation.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Purple Heather Sprigs for Independence and Luck
Deodar Cedar Impression for Clarity and Spiritual Connection
Bloodstone for Encouraging Fearlessness
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE ARK ANIMAL ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I forced myself to go find my nail clippers instead of picking at a hang nail that was going to turn into a painful and bloody mess if I didn’t tend to it with the nippers.