Hiatus is Okay… Leaving is Not

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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The Emperor of Todd Alcott's Horror Tarot and Halloween Affirmation Cards@GlitterbyInk #OctoberCauldron24 Prompt
Cauldron of Wisdom Prompt for October 19th
: Fulfillment

Today’s draw is The Emperor card combined with the affirmation “You are not a burden. We are lucky to have you.”

You receive fulfillment from being a leader, but there are times when self doubt makes it hard to see the forest through the trees.  There are times when you retreat, when depression pulls you into yourself, and you forget that there are others in your life that need you.

Remember that these others understand that these times happen, and are willing to wait, as long as you are willing to return once more once the darkness and self-doubt lifts.  Depression steals a lot of things from you, and self confidence is one of them.  It’s temporary, though.  In time, that sense of self returns and as you step back into the role of leader once you can take a deep breath once more? Your loved ones will be there waiting for you, eager for your return.

DECKS: TODD ALCOTT’S HORROR TAROT AND SELF-MADE HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION DECK

@Lionharts #TheOctoberTarot Season of the Witch Prompt
Question for October 19th
:As spooky season fills the air, what is my truth {draw a card}, what should I dare {draw a card}.

Halloween Tarot of the Trick or Treat - Three of Swords, Four of PentaclesWhat is my truth?

Three of Swords – You are a pessimist at heart. It’s just a part of your make up. This is why affirmations and other such practices that help bring an element of positivity into your life are so important, as it helps keep the depression away that is fed by your negative inner commentary and pessimistic nature.

What should I dare?

Four of Pentacles – Continue to feed into your need to hoard money. Seek the dopamine high that comes with building up a sense of stability on a financial level. It’s okay if it becomes an obsession for a while. You can work on breaking that addiction later down the road when the big expenses that aren’t under your control have passed.

DECK USED: HALLOWEEN TAROT OF THE TRICK OR TREAT

#DiscordTarotholicsOct2024 Challenge Prompt
Question for October 19th : Bewitched : What depths lie beneath the mask that you show the world?

Todd Alcott's Horror Tarot - Three of Cups, The Sun, Ten of Wands, Queen of Wands, Seven of PentaclesThree of Cups Rx, The Sun Rx, Ten of Wands – Asking for others to lend you a hand does not make you happy and is always a struggle for you.

You understand that t’s a necessary  part of life in order to keep you from hitting overwhelm and burn out, though, and do your best to not let them see your distaste in asking in the first place.

Seven of Pentacles and Queen of Wands – While you don’t enjoy asking others for help, you do enjoy sharing your passions with others.

You take pleasure in the process of teaching them your skills and watching them grow within their own unique skill sets as a result as they branch off from what you’ve taught them onto their own path.

DECK USED: TODD ALCOTT’S HORROR TAROT

@HealingThruTarot’s #httOctoberTarotChallenge2024 Prompt
Prompt for October 19th and 20th

Halloween Tarot of the Trick or Treat and Ask Your Cat OracleEnchantments to weave this magical season.

The Tower and Ignoring You – Instead of allowing your anxiety and worries over how badly things are going, step back from the emotions and away from the fears.  Just let shit fall apart while you wait on the sidelines and keep your worrying to a minimum.

A trait taught to you when you were young, you excel it being willfully ignorant when you want to be. Now is the time to practice that skill.

Darkness within I can transform with light.

Five of Cups and So Not Happening – Use that stubborn nature of yours and strength of will to ensure that you are not falling too deeply into pessimistic thinking or a defeatist attitude. Make sure you are leaning into optimism whenever possible instead of just letting that natural inclination take over and drag you deeper into the dark.

DECK USED: HALLOWEEN TAROT OF THE TRICK OR TREAT AND ASK YOUR CAT ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

Once I’d taken Ms B’s friend to the airport, pulled over and took a nap before trying to drive the rest of the way home.

❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)

These Saturday readings are (not usually) bearing in on any one thing or event in my life, as the question used is asking for a more general outlook. This is a self care exercise, and is not meant as a predictive reading… although that, too, happens on occasion.

The question is… What do I need to focus for self-care through the week ahead?

Self-Care Saturday Tarot Reading with Todd Alcott's Horror Tarot and House of Shadows Lenormand Samhain Edition

EarthEight of Wands – It’s time to start adding more physical activity back into your life. Even if it wears you out. Do it anyway. Building back your stamina is an important part or your recovery.

AirThe High Priestess – Instead of relying so heavily on logic, allow your intuition to hold sway this week. Not everything has to be reasoned out and strategized.

WaterKing of Cups – Get as much time in with Gideon as you can manage right now. You both need it for your emotional well-being.

FireThe Hanged Man Enjoy the lull while you have it. A couple weeks from now, and you’ll be struggling to catching your breath, let alone able to enjoy any free time.

WaningShip and Dog – Doing things for (and going out of your way for) others needs to be avoided this week. Just say no.

WaxingCandy Apple and Snake – Your tastebuds are coming back! Enjoy! But,watch out you don’t overindulge too much or your stomach will turn against you.

DECKS USED: TODD ALCOTT’S HORROR TAROT AND HOUSE OF SHADOWS LENORACLE SAMHAIN EDITION