The Joyseeker Oracle

Let Go of the What If

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Today’s meditation was skipped in deference to more sleep again.

Tarot of Myths and Legends and It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar by Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Eight of Pentacles with the affirmation “Future you can handle their own problems. You handle today.”

I’m dealing with a lot of stress over the last few days concerning my business. It’s been… extraordinarily slow, and that always freaks me out.  More so when it’s so extreme as it is right now. I’ve never experienced a low like this, and it creates a lot of stress about the future of my business and a massive swirling vortex of “what if” thinking.

These cards are a reminder that all that what if thinking solves nothing.  Stressing over the future solves nothing.  Worry about today… tomorrow will take care of itself.

DECK USED:  TAROT OF MYTHS AND LEGENDS AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

@Lionharts #TheJanuaryTarot 2024 January Initiation Prompt
Question for January 9th : How does this initiation set the tone for the journey ahead?

The Joyseeker Oracle - Manatee, Clouded Leopard, OkapiOkapi – It sets you upon a journey that is meant to fulfill your unique needs. Your journey ahead isn’t about people pleasing, but rather about getting in tune with your own needs and knowing yourself well enough to satisfy them instead of chasing your tail without getting anywhere.

Clouded Leopard – Being adaptable is one of your greatest strengths. It’s what helps you to survive the changing tides in life without as much struggle and strife. This card is a reminder of your ability to survive, no matter the obstacles in the way.

Manatee – More peace is needed in your life.  You have the opportunity at this time to do what  is needed to create that increased peace.  If you focus on promoting that in your life, you can create more of it as a result.

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#DiscordTarotholicsJan2024 Challenge Prompt
Question for January 9th : What do you need to focus on for self-care for the upcoming new moon?

Tarot of Myths and Legends - The High Priestess, Eight of Pentacles, The TowerReading Summary: No catastrophizing (The Tower Rx) work related shit (Eight of Pentacles). Trust in the inner knowledge you hold and the secret gifts of your success that you’ve developed to guide you through (The High Priestess).

Take Away: You have your own way of doing things and it has served you well.  Instead of panicking over what’s going on with your business right now, look at those things you’ve done in the past that created for you the success you have built… dig deep  for the knowledge and practices needed to get through this difficult time without blowing it out of proportion.

DECK USED: TAROT OF MYTHS AND LEGENDS

Daily Self Kindness

I took naps today. Multiple naps.   I’m still tired, but I definitely got a lot of rest.

Don’t Overreact

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Fable Hedgehog Tarot - Nine of SwordsToday’s draw is the Nine of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of themes surrounding worry, anxiety, nightmares, and insomnia.

When I pulled this card this morning, I heard the words “Don’t overreact”.  This fits with the theme of the card, and especially with the imagery here in this specific Nine of Swords. All of the swords in the card point inward toward each other instead of the figure in the bed.  There is nothing to fear, and yet the little hedgehog worries anyway.

A lot of times when we anticipate a problem, it gets blown out of proportion.  What might be a little hiccup, when left to stew over it, can become a mountain of obstacles. The message in today’s card is to take things in stride and don’t blow them out of proportion.

DECK USED:  FABLE HEDGEHOG TAROT

The Self Appreciation #STCTarotChallenge for April Prompt
Questions for April 26th

The Joyseeker OracleI will stop negativity here.

The Eagle atop The Horse – Your attitude towards work needs to shift to something more positive. You focus too hard on the things that you aren’t enjoying and don’t wanna do, instead of looking at the bigger picture and allowing yourself to enjoy those parts of your work and your responsibilities that bring you pleasure and joy.

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The Koi and The Bat – Focus on how adept you are at adapting, and how you are able to always turn even the worst situation around into a boon for you. In other words… You have been falling into old unhealthy habits. Remember that you have the tools to look on the brighter side, and don’t focus so hard on the negative.

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The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for April 26th

Fable Hedgehog TarotWhat lie have I been telling myself?

The Sun atop Five of Pentacles – That success is bred through hardship.  The belief that in order to succeed, you must suffer (sort of like that saying “no pain, no gain”).

How can I start being more honest with myself in this area?

The Hanged Man and The Fool – Open yourself up to new experiences and allow yourself to believe in the goodness in life. Not everything has to be horrible for the results from it to be worthwhile.  If you see life as a joyous adventure, you can help that perspective to spread through your life.

Take Away – Like the previous reading earlier today, this reading again reminds me that I am slipping when it comes to leaning into optimism and positivity, and have instead been allowing my natural habit towards pessimism and negative internal narrative to have the reigns.

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Daily Self Kindness

I’m doing everything I can to try and mitigate my pain today. My pain level is extremely high and I’m struggling with it.