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Rest Is a Need, Not a Want

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@GlitterbyInk #Novelember24 Challenge
One Word Book Title Prompt for November 9th : Remember

Aurora Tarot Blue Edition's The Devil Card and It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar by KateToday’s draw is the Devil card combined with the affirmation “You deserve full, entire rest days.”

As one of yesterday’s readings mentioned, it’s very easy to lose sight of how important it is to fulfill your needs when things become busy and chaotic.   Your natural inclination is to close out your own needs in order to pour more energy and time into what needs to get done.

This doesn’t work, though, as it forces you to eventually block off time to deal with those needs… and there’s no choice on when that block of time will come.   Better to take care of yourself from the start and make it to the end of the trials ahead rather than pushing too hard and having to step out of the race entirely when you hurt yourself in the process.

In other words?  DO give yourself times of rest. Even when it feels like you don’t have the time for it.  A few hours now is better than sacrificing a handful of days later on.

DECKS USED:  AURORA TAROT AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

@Lionharts #TheNovemberTarot Queen of Swords Challenge
Question for November 9th : What aspect of myself am I ready to reclaim, igniting my rise with renewed strength?

The Shaman's Way OracleReading Summary: Beauty comes through imperfections, rather than through perfection (Wabi Sabi). In accepting this truth you draw to the surface those parts of yourself (Soul Retrieval) damaged by the harshness of perfectionism and give them a chance to be pieced back together and healed (Health).

Take Away: You have spent a massive amount of your life pushing yourself towards perfection again and again in everything that you do.  Instead of making you happy, it has made you miserable, self-conscious, and anxiety filled.

It is time to take the Japanese wabi sabi mentality to heart.  Nothing ever lasts forever. Nothing is ever completely finished. Nothing is ever perfect. Accepting transience and imperfection is the path to your strength and reclaiming confidence lost through a life striving for perfection.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Lichen for Perseverance
Foraged Cedar Tips for Protection Against Negative Influences
Gneiss Wishing Stone for Patience in Unpleasant Situations
Desert Rose for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE SHAMAN’S WAY ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2024 Challenge
Question for November 9th : Advice you need to hear at this time concerning your ambitions.

Aurora Tarot Blue Edition - The Hanged Man, The Devil, Queen of SwordsReading Summary: When you foster a focus on your own perspectives (The Devil and Queen of Swords), you miss out on obtaining a true understanding the perspectives of others (The  Hanged Man Rx)

Take Away: If you want to understand the perspectives of others, and in turn have a better understanding of the world around you as well, you need to step back on being so willful concerning your own opinions.

Yes, you have good advice to give and the ability to help others see things in your perspective, but if your mouth is talking?  Chances are that your ears are not paying as close attention as they should be.

Be quiet, and listen.

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

DECK USED: AURORA TAROT

@empressofthenightslight #SweetnessWithTheEmpress #SweetnessofLife Challenge
Question for November 9th : What piece of my magic can I more deeply embrace now?

The Sylvankind OracleReading Summary: Let go of your insecurities of what the future may bring (Insecurity), and instead allow those around you (Guidance) to help keep you focused on your goal (Focus).

Take Away: It’s time to more deeply embrace the magic of what others can do for you. Not just how they help you with your work, but also how they help to keep you focused and inspired along the way so that you don’t lose track of your goals.

Allow others to guide you into a more positive headspace and keep you focused on what’s important.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Pin Oak Leaf for Strength and Endurance
Clear Quartz for Energy Amplification
Desert Rose for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE SYLVANKIND ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

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

Fear and Self Sabotage

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@GlitterbyInk #Novelember24 Challenge
One Word Book Title Prompt for November 8th : Greenlights

Cordein Tarot's Death card and It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar by KateToday’s draw is the Death card combined with the affirmation “Even though they may not express it to you, people are grateful you’re in the world.”

Self sabotage is a thing that I think most of us deal with from time to time. For some, like myself, it’s chronic.  For others?  It happens now and then when feeling particularly vulnerable, undeserving, or afraid.  In either case? Sometimes we don’t even see that we’re doing it.  In fact, I would imagine that being oblivious to this tendency in the moment when it’s happening is pretty common.

Today’s cards (and prompt) ask us to take a minute and look at where you have been self sabotaging? Where has change been knocking on your door, and instead of answering the call, you have tried to step back and hide?  What are you afraid of?  Why are you avoiding?  Dig deep and really seek out that vulnerable feeling inside that is driving your resistance and see if you can ease it’s tension enough to give yourself the go-ahead to embrace the changes that need to occur.   It doesn’t have to be a trial by fire.  Promise.

DECKS USED:  CORDEIN TAROT AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2024 Challenge
Prompt for November 8th : Think of a problem that needs solving and pull cards in relation to…
Problem : The upcoming building levy and financial strain involved.

Oracle Reading with the Fairies OracleWhere to Begin – Oberon / King – Don’t ignore it. You know it’s coming and you need to be responsible about it in order to lead your people through the hardship of the moment. Take care not to shoot yourself in the foot.

What Half Way Looks Like – Mab / Dream On – You are going to be feeling like you have everything under control, but make sure that it is not an illusion. Don’t bet the bank on the fact that you feel this way.

How to End Things – Sprites / Stage of Play – Allow the relief of getting it done to wash over you and lighten the weight on your shoulders. It’s okay to feel accomplished when you’ve managed to accomplish something. Paying off this levy would be one of those things.

Long Term Ramifications – The Aziza / Mind Your Own – It will bring a deeper closeness to those things and people that are yours, binding you together through hardships faced side by side. This in turn strengthens the boundaries between your inner circle and those outside of it.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Foraged Pin Oak Leaf for Strength and Endurance
Smoky Quartz for Grounding and Stability
Raku Bear Medallion for Protection and Stalwartness
Mandala Disk for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: FAIRIES ORACLE

@empressofthenightslight #SweetnessWithTheEmpress #SweetnessofLife Challenge
Question for November 8th : What steps can I take today to help myself move forward?

Cordein Tarot - Nine of Cups, The Moon, The Hanged ManReading Summary: Take time to reflect upon (The Hanged Man) those things that help lift you up out of uncertainty (The Moon) into a place of ease, comfort , and satisfaction (Nine of Cups).

Take Away: With the holiday rush right on your doorstep, it’s easy to lose sight of your own needs and making sure that they are being fulfilled.  If you allow yourself to ignore your own needs, though, you will end up having to slow down (or stop entirely) to deal with the consequences later.

Instead, make sure that you are taking time to really look into what you need, and taking measures to ensure you get those needs met.  It makes everything feel just that much better when you do.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Lichen for Perseverance
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: CORDEIN TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

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

The Joy Stealers

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@GlitterbyInk #Novelember24 Challenge
One Word Book Title Prompt for November 7th : Kindred

Cattitude Tarot's Seven of Swords and It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar by Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Seven of Swords combined with the affirmation “A person doesn’t have to be bad to be bad for you.”

If they steal your joy, or make you feel alone… that is enough of a reason for them to not be allowed to be a part of your life.

That saying “Life’s too short”?  It’s true.  Not everyone is a perfect match.  Why force yourself to spend your precious time on people who just aren’t a good fit for you.  Even if you want them to, sometimes things just don’t fit.

Life is better when these people are no longer stealing your joy.  Let them go on their way and find others that bring you joy instead.

DECKS USED:  CATTITUDE TAROT AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

@Lionharts #TheNovemberTarot Queen of Swords Challenge
Prompt for November 7th : What unseen fire within me is fueling my choices and shaping my path forward?

Oracle Reading with the Diversity DeckReading Summary: You seek out harmony and balance (Harmony) through your efforts to be nurturing to yourself and others (Nurture) while following your intuition and inner moral compass (Insight).

Take Away: You have a passionate need for things to “feel right” while at the same time balancing a need to nurture others (and yourself).

It’s in seeking this balance between these two needs where you find the fire that fuels your drive concerning the choices you make that shape your path forward.  You need and want both in your life, and in seeking out and finding it is where you really feel like you shine brightest.

Other elements included in this reading:
Cedar Smoke Cleansing Bundle for Protection
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: DIVERSITY DECK

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2024 Challenge
Question for November 7th : Advice you need to hear at this time concerning your personal happiness.

Cattitude Tarot - Ten of Cups, Seven of Cups, Five of Pentacles, Nine of WandsReading Summary: When you spend too much time behind the protection of unhealthy defenses (Nine of Wands Rx), it leads you to a place of scarcity where happiness is difficult to find (Five of Pentacles). Happiness (Ten of Cups) is a choice that you make (Seven of Cups).

Take Away: In order to find true personal happiness, you need to be able to let down your defenses and allow others in.  Where your defense mechanisms rearing up to get in the way is often out of your control, the lowering of them is a conscious act.  A choice that allows others to step in and get closer and provide assistance in finding those moments of happiness and joy.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration and Clarity
Desert Rose for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: CATTITUDE TAROT

@empressofthenightslight #SweetnessWithTheEmpress #SweetnessofLife Challenge
Question for November 7th : What self-care do I need today?

Oracle Reading using the New York Botanical Gardens' Botanicals Post Card SetSweet Orange Tree – Purification of the mind, body, and spirit combined with a healthy dose of Vitamin C to bolster your immune system.

Cattleya Orchid – Time with Gideon is a must. He helps keep you uplifted, and you do the same for him. He needs that lift this year, and in giving it to him you will give yourself a lift as well.

Pineapple – A symbol of welcome and hospitality, this card encourages doing what needs done to make your home feel welcoming.  Although it is  your work place, it is also your refuge. Make sure you take care of any impediments to that sense of welcome you feel when you walk in the door.  Also… again.  Vitamin C is stressed here.

Take Away: There is a prevailing call high levels of vitamin C in these cards (I swear to you that orange is not a prevailing color in this deck) speaking of a need to continue with your autoimmune boosters for the time being, as well as do the preventative maintenance needed to keep yourself healthy (ie: getting your flu shot and vaccines done).

Other self-care actions to take today include making sure you get some time with Gideon in order to bolster both your moods, and taking some time to clean and organize where it feels things in your home have gotten out of control.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Bay Leaf for Protection From Negativity
Western Hemlock Cones for Balance During Disruptions
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration and Clarity
Carnelian for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: NY BOTANICAL GARDENS’ BOTANICALS POSTCARD SET

Daily Self Kindness

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

Letting Down Your Guard

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@GlitterbyInk #Novelember24 Challenge
One Word Book Title Prompt for November 3rd : Becoming

Nightfall Tarot's Four of Swords and It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar by Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Four of Swords combined with the affirmation “It’s good that you are in the world.”

In both images here, we have not just a figure resting, but resting belly up.  For a cat, this is a sign of pure and complete trust for having the belly exposed is a huge vulnerability for them.  For a person, it’s the opposite. You rest in this position, but you are best on your guard, for it’s exposing one’s back that is a representation of vulnerability.

This connection in both cards speaks to me of what you can become if you allow yourself to trust that rest and recovery is truly a part of life.  Integral and important, instead of something to be ashamed of or feel guilty about.  When you release yourself from this guilt, you give yourself permission to no longer be on guard and truly relax… to truly  -be- in the world, instead of on guard of it.

DECKS USED:  NIGHTFALL TAROT AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2024 Challenge
Prompt for November 3rd : Do Spread 1
Question : What influence does each of these themes have in your life?

Cień Oracle ReadingFate – Restless – Healthy rest is an imperative to a happy life. Death is the end of this journey, but not the end of you. Instead, death is a time to reset, reevaluate, see where you have failed in the lessons you were meant to learn in this life, and prepare for the next cycle to begin.

Destiny – Torn – Your only destiny is growth and transformation. You are meant to make choices in order to develop and grow as a person. This will be the theme of any path you choose to move forward upon.

Chance – Anxiety – Chance is the herald of each lesson you learn and each step in personal growth you take along life’s path. It throws things onto the path you choose to force disruption and demand you move beyond discomfort and fear to make the choices that in turn make up who you become over time.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Hiba Tips for Grounding and Revitalization
Foraged Red Maple Leaf for Adaptability and Connection
Brass Compass Rose for Finding Direction
Desert Rose for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
Selenite Moon Phase Bar for Clarifying Cycles

DECK USED: CIEN ORACLE

@empressofthenightslight #SweetnessWithTheEmpress #SweetnessofLife Challenge
Questions for November 2nd and 3rd

The Solitary Witch Oracle and Nightfall Tarot - Six of Swords, Eight of Wands, The TowerIn what area of life am I struggling to acknowledge the sweetness?

Eight of Wands atop The Tower Rx; She is Moonlight Shy – You are not reacting well to the sudden changes that have been going on this season. It’s difficult for you to acknowledge the sweetness and positive aspects of these changes while you are feeling so much uncertainty, and you feel like you’re not being given enough time to adjust.

How can I shift my focus to start to see those blessings?

Six of Swords; Spells from the Hearth – Embrace moving away from the things that are no longer working and no longer healthy for you. That is what this period of change is all about. Seek comfort and refuge in what is familiar, but only when what is familiar is taking you to somewhere better than where you currently are.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Pin Oak Leaf for Strength and Endurance
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration and Clarity
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: NIGHTFALL TAROT AND THE SOLITARY WITCH ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I had dessert at the restaurant, and it was spectacular.

Where We Truly Shine

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@GlitterbyInk #Novelember24 Challenge
One Word Book Title Prompt for November 2nd : Cosmos

Circe Tarot's King of Wands and It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day CalendarToday’s draw is the King of Wands combined with the affirmation “So what if you’re a bit strange? You’re still nice to have around.”

I have always liked the idea that we are all made up of stardust. Us. The planet.  Everything.  Stardust. The “cosmos” prompt combined with today’s cards made me think of that, and how amazing it is that there is such diversity in the world and, for that matter, in the universe.  Look at all the different, unique, and wonderful things that stardust can do.

The message in today’s cards is that when you lean into your uniqueness, accepting it as not just a part of who you are but an important part of who you are, good things happen.  When you stop trying to conform to the “norm” and standards of others, you give yourself the freedom to discover your own interests and joys, dreams and things with which to be passionate about.  And that, in turn? Draws others to you that are a good fit.  A good fit for your weirdness, and a good fit for your time and energy.

This is how we attract those like minded people that become true friends. This is how we find our “tribe”… our chosen family.  This is how we fill our lives with those that accept us for who we are instead of demanding we conform to other’s standards. Lean into your uniqueness, for it’s there in that weirdness where you’ll truly shine the brightest.

DECKS USED:  CIRCE TAROT AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

@Lionharts #TheNovemberTarot Queen of Swords Challenge Challenge
Question for November 1st thru 3rd

Oracle Reading with The MycoracleAs I stand in my truth, where can I find the clarity I seek within, or without, this month?

Within – Dog Stinkhorn – Your independence, moral, compass, and good reasoning allow you to make decisions on when to stay and deal with a situation, or when to take off for something better.  More than anything else, it is these qualities within you that are a great strength in guiding your way along your path.

Without – Snowbank False Morel – Watch closely for situations that seem too good to be true. Instead of jumping on them, make sure that you do your due diligence and research things in full before taking action.

What aspect of my inner wisdom is ready to be sharpened or embraced throughout this month?

Burn Morel – It is time to start rebuilding from the chaos and destruction. Focus on moving forward and making the changes needed rather than lingering and stagnancy among the ashes of what fell and activities that failed. Make sure to seek the support of others while doing so.

Where can I wield my sword to sever self-doubt, empowering me to move forward confidently?

Plums & Custard – Stay wary of the betrayer that has been predicted in the cards over the past month. On identifying the issue and individual behind it, make sure to cut quickly and sever them from your life and the lives of those that they could do damage through.

Other elements included in this reading:
Carved Bamboo for Positive Outcomes
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Rainforest Rhyolite for Facilitating Calm Transitions
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE MYCORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2024 Challenge
Question for November 2nd

Circe Tarot - Ace of Cups, Five of Pentacles, Five of WandsA Wish for the Future

Ace of Cups – You would like to learn to experience new emotions more freely and let them flow instead of defense mechanisms rearing up to try and tamp them down or push them away.

Next Step in Getting There

Five of Pentacles – When you are feeling a sense of stagnancy and scarcity, instead of keeping on trudging mindlessly towards your goal, seek help in overcoming and/or better understanding these familiar feelings that often have the potential to hold back your development.

The Home of Your Hope

Five of Wands – You like that people have different opinions and perspectives, even when those differences in opinions and perspectives cause conflict. Seeing people with conviction in their beliefs bolsters your spirit and sense of hope.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Lichen for Perseverance
Foraged Grand Fir Tips for Renewal and Emotional Uplift
Carnelian for Courage and Emotional Balance
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: CIRCE TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I am trying to give myself a last bit of time off before the holiday rush moves into full swing.  I’m feeling a good deal of guilt over this, though, so it’s a bit more of a struggle than usual.

A New Day is Coming

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@GlitterbyInk #Novelember24 Challenge
One Word Book Title Prompt for November 1st : Hero

Oriental Skull Tarot's The World Card and It’s Going To Be Okay 2024 Day-to-day Calendar By Kate AllanToday’s draw is The World card combined with the affirmation “No matter how awful today is, you get to curl into bed at the end of it.”

There are times in life you have no choice but to step in and be the hero in someone else’s world.  Like when a car is on fire and there’s a kid stuck in it in a car seat, or a parent leaves fireworks where a child can find them and light them up in their apartment.

At these times?  It fucking SUCKS to be you.  It just does. The day sucks, the situation sucks, and you just have to do the best you can and hope for the best.

Even on these days, though? There’s a prize waiting for you at the end. A bed… a blessed bed and the ability to curl up into it and shut down for a while with the promise that tomorrow will be a new day and surely better than this one… or at the very least?  Different than this one.

DECKS USED:  ORIENTAL SKULL TAROT AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2024 Challenge
Prompt for November 1st: Do the All Saints Day Spread

All Saints Day Oracle Reading with the Death Doula Tarot

A message that your Ancestors would like to give you at this time.

New Narratives – Change is not always bad and doesn’t have to be feared. Look at how using positivity and optimism has helped in keeping the effects of your negative self talk from getting out of hand. The key in times of change is to look for opportunities to turn those changes taking place into a positive.

A message your Ancestors have been trying to convey that you have not been receptive to in the past.

Wayfinding – You are too stuck in your ways. The times you have fared the best and really shine are when you are open to adaptation and being flexible with your methods while keeping your eye on the prize you seek. Remember, stagnancy is not your friend, no matter how good and safe it may feel.

How to be more open to messages from your Ancestors in the future.

Disruption – Set aside time for them when they can have your undivided attention, and lean into reaching for them in times of chaos. Like those that you surround yourself with in the physical world, your Ancestors also want to help.

How to honor and connect more strongly with your Ancestors going forward.

Beauty In Death – Accept them in the state they come to you in, and appreciate that it is through their love for you that they continue to reach out from beyond the veil.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Northern Red Oak Leaf for Strength and Determination
Dried Red Maple Leaves for Adaptability and Connection
Foraged Japanese Yew Sprig for Resurrection and Rebirth
Foraged Deer Rib for Connection through the Veil
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Picture Jasper for Sense of Proportion and Grounding
Selenite Dragonfly Disk for Purification During Times of Transition

DECK USED: DEATH DOULA ORACLE

@empressofthenightslight #SweetnessWithTheEmpress #SweetnessofLife Challenge
Question for November 1st : Happy Witch’s New Year! Pull 3 cards for new focus in the coming year.

Oriental Skull Tarot - Six of Cups, Five of Cups, Ace of Cups, King of SwordsSix of Cups – You have been through a lot.  When you turn back to look at the past, make sure what you are taking from these times of reflection are positive messages and influences.  Every bad thing that has happened in your life has a silver lining of one kind or another. It’s important to seek out and prioritize that silver lining, and encourage it to outshine the trauma and scars.

Five of Cups Rx – The more you focus on the negative the more negative things will become, and so will life in general. Your natural inclination needs to be balanced with positivity and optimism, or it will drag you down into the dark of depression. In the year ahead, continue to work on counterbalancing that pessimistic negativity that is a part of your nature.

Ace of Cups atop King of Swords – Stop trying so hard to reason out your emotions. You are a novice at this after spending a lifetime shoving your emotions down and burying them.  When emotions arise, feeling new and unfamiliar, they need time to be absorbed and experienced rather than picked apart and examined under a microscope.

DECK USED: ORIENTAL SKULL TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I started taking an immune booster today because J is sick.  (Remember all those “reestablish your wards” reminders over the past few days.  Yeah, well… maybe that suggestion wasn’t magical in nature after all.)