Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Oracle

The Hidden Parts

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

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The @hippiepixie333 #Escapril2026 Challenge
Prompt for April 10th : second self
Daily Mental Health Prompt : Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Morgan-Greer Tarot - Page of Cups

Today’s draw is the Page of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive omega energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s emotions, relationships, creativity, or intuition. This often translates into themes that have to do with emotional growth, second chances relationships, or exploring one’s creative pursuits.

I like to see myself as measured and logical, with a good dose of stability and moderation leading the way.

The fact of the matter is, though, that as I learn more and more about my emotions and gain more emotional intelligence… I’m discovering that there is a “second self” hiding inside that I’ve really tried not to acknowledge.

This “second self” is impulsive and emotional and often awkward as hell. They are reactive, and not at all logical.

This is where all the emotions of the past and present live, including the ones that I buried for decades.

By not having given this “second self” freedom and fresh air for so much of my life, now as I try and learn about my emotions it feels like everything is always out of control. That’s not necessarily true, but that’s how it feels.

The message in today’s Knight of Cups and “second self” prompt is that we are more than the face that we present to the world. We are more than just what we want to be, hope to be, or believe ourselves to be. There is a whole other “second self” inside us all that we try to ignore or bury.

In today’s message, the card and prompt combo shines a light on this part of ourselves that we try so hard to exclude from our day-to-day lives. This spotlight reminds us that this second self is there, it is also a part of who we are, and it needs acknowledgment and acceptance… no matter how chaotic and awkward that may feel. Finding a sense of wholeness and self-acceptance requires accepting even those parts of ourselves that we don’t really want to acknowledge.

DECK USED:  MORGAN-GREER TAROT

@Lionharts #TheAprilTarot Root & Rise Challenge
The Roots Prompts for April 9th through 11th

Tarot Reading with the Ventum Arcanae The Air Tarot and The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Oracle

What holds lasting worth in my life, regardless of external validation?

The Empress and Raccoon – Your creative spark is always there and it’s one of the things that lights you up inside and nurture your creative spirit.

You don’t need other people to tell you the things that you make are pretty or nice or beautiful. It’s nice to hear these compliments, but what you get out of your creative process doesn’t require them. It just requires you to enjoy what you’re doing.

What in my current rhythm can support me long-term if I continue it?

Ten of Wands and Butterfly – You’ve been working a long time now on learning how to better stretch out and delegate your time and responsibility so that you don’t burn out as quickly or as often. As long as you don’t fall back into old habits of pushing yourself too hard for lofty unreachable expectations, these changes you’ve made will become the new norm.

The key is to not fall back into old habits, but embrace the change and transformation that you have created and continue to create in this area.

What currently brings a sense of settledness, even if nothing else changes?

The Lovers, Lizard, Unicorn – Your time with Gideon gives you a sense of security and “settledness” that you don’t find in other activities. Even when you are creating new stories together in newly developed worlds, there is a familiarity and a safety there that makes everything feel right, no matter what’s going on in your life.

This connection and unconditional love is always there to support you, and provides you with an escape from the world when you need it into a place between the two of you where anything is possible.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Wood Fern for Exorcising Negative Influences
Pressed Pansy Flowers for Hearing the Heart More Clearly
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration, Clarity, and Determination
Gneiss Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: VENTUM ARCANAE THE AIR TAROT AND THE WILD UNKNOWN ANIMAL SPIRIT ORACLE

@lightningwildflower‘s April Energetic Shifts Challenge
Ground Prompt for April 10th : What impulse deserves reflection before acting?

Tarot Reading with the Morgan-Greer Tarot

Reading Summary: When it comes to your creativity, you have a tendency to let your imagination run away with you (Page of Cups). This allows you to see all the amazing possibilities (The Lovers), but means you have a tendency to forget to look at the pitfalls (Eight of Swords).

Take Away: This is true for all of your creative endeavors, but especially true when it comes to your jewelry design pursuits. When you walk into a bead store or shop online for beads and findings, etc, you have a tendency to see the potential in everything that’s on offer, and you want to buy it all so that you can do all of the wonderful ideas that come to you when you see all of these wonderful possibilities.

Unfortunately, the truth is that 1) you don’t have enough money to buy all that stuff, and 2) you don’t have the time needed to make all that stuff.

In the enthusiasm of the moment, though, sometimes you can forget about these unpleasant inconveniences that your imagination does not want to acknowledge. During these times, it’s important. to not act impulsively, but instead take time to reflect and consider first.

Other elements included in this reading:
Sigil for fostering a balance of Healthy Sustainable Energy
Foraged Acorns for Protection during New Beginnings
Green Aventurine for Harmony and Balance of the Heart
Carnelian Agate for Inner Drive and Focusing On Aspirations
Mookaite for Help with Weighing One’s Options
Citrine for Energy Lift (easing the weight of heavy energies)
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED:  MORGAN-GREER TAROT
Daily Self Kindness

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

Validation and Appreciation

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Hanson-Roberts Tarot - Six of Wands and Daily Truth OracleDaily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Six of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of public accolades, societal expectations, people pleasing, and peer pressure.

The Six of Wands card has then been combined with one of the Daily Truth Oracle cards, which says, “Abundance is here, abundance is everywhere.”

Why are you working so hard to please everyone else, allowing their expectations to tax your energy just to hopefully receive a bit of praise?

Okay, yes.  it’s nice to be acknowledged for hard work or a job well done.  But how often are you actually doing the work because you need to…. or just because you’re striving for that praise from others?  How often are you looking at what you’re doing and thinking “this person will really like this when it’s done” or “this person will be grateful”?

When we focus on pleasing others, it often comes at the expense of our own self care, health, energy, or well-being. Especially when we become so wrapped up in pleasing others that it becomes our sole source of validation.

The message in today’s cards is that it’s important to ensure you are validating yourself. Praise from others is great, but how do -you- feel about that project you just completed?  How do you -want- to feel about it? Can you acknowledge that you did a good job and take pleasure in the completion without seeking out praise from others?  True abundance comes from being able to appreciate our own efforts, skills, and progress… not when that validation comes from others.

DECK USED:  HANSON-ROBERTS TAROT AND DAILY TRUTH ORACLE

Owl and Bones Tarot‘s End of the Year Weirdness Spread
December 29, 2025

Oracle Reading with The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Oracle

Who am I right now?

Shark – Reflect upon what can be brought into balance through honest communication instead of ignoring that it’s bothering you. This focus on honesty and authenticity has always served you well, and is what you are leaning into to right now as the year draws to a close.

What version of me is dissolving?

Horse – You are beginning to understand that you can’t be the sole source of support for any of the people in your life. A source of support , yes, but not the only source. Letting go of this personal expectation allows you room to truly shine in the ways that you -are- best suited to lending support.

What still lingers from this year?

Butterfly – You are still in the middle of a period of transition. The transformation taking place feels like it has calmed, primarily because the beginning was so over-the-top turbulent, but there is still more to go at a (hopefully) more leisurely pace.

What feels strangely important?

Tarantula – Reflect and re-center upon your path and the life purpose you’ve chosen for yourself. Now is the time to prioritize this above side-quests, distractions, and unnecessary routines and practices. These extraneous distractions are starting to take a toll, and it’s time to commit yourself and your focus to what truly needs priority.

Where has my energy been leaking?

Elephant – You have been feeling “stuck” due to the obstacles on your path that you have chosen not to release. Old habits and routines are getting in your way, and because you’ve been trying to stubbornly hold onto them instead of letting them go, they are making everything far more difficult and taxing than it needs to be.

Where does my energy want to go next?

Whale – You idolize Gideon’s understanding nature and ability to make emotions look so easy to acknowledge and understand. His support shows you the path forward in this area, and your energy is ready to lean into learning more about your own emotions as a result.

What do I need to carry into the new year?

Cobra – Carry with you the “learner’s mind”, which will allow you to be open to new ways of doing things and new experiences.

DECK USED: THE WILD UNKNOWN ANIMAL SPIRIT DECK

@LightningWildflower December Arcana Challenge 
Prompts for December 28th and 29th

Tarot Reading with the Hanson-Roberts TarotThe Moon: What instincts should I trust rather than dismiss?

Trust that the new methods you’ve applied to your business practices are going to work out (The Star). Just because they feel new and different right now (Page of Pentacles) doesn’t mean they’re wrong, only that it’s going to take some time to become accustomed to them and skilled at them (Eight of Pentacles).

The Sun: What aspect of myself shines the brightest?

Your ever present drive (Knight of Wands) to reach for new opportunities (Ace of Pentacles) is an aspect of yourself that shines bright. You are always looking ahead and seeking more (Two of Wands). This drive forward is something that others notice, and that always keeps you moving.

DECK USED:  HANSON-ROBERTS TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Still sick.  Still working on lots of rest and taking the meds to help get through this a little more comfortably. Making sure to drink lots of water.

You’ve Earned It

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The Spiritual Tarot's Nine of PentaclesThe @GlitterbyInk #JuneSun25 Challenge
Summer Sunlight Prompt for June 11 : Fun

Today’s draw is the Nine of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of solitary satisfaction, a job well done, self-sufficiency, abundance, financial independence, and luxury earned through hard work.

It’s okay to enjoy your rewards. You worked hard to get to where you are. There’s nothing wrong or shameful in enjoying it.

The suggestion in today’s card and prompt combo is that instead of furthering your self-inflicted perceptions of scarcity that push you to always do (and be) more, try to allow yourself to take that security and stability you’ve earned and have some fun with it.

DECK USED:  THE SPIRITUAL TAROT

@Lionharts #TheJuneTarot Radiance Rising Challenge
Prompt for June 11th : The Current Spread

The Current Oracle Reading with the Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Oracle

What deeper truth is rising like a tide I can no longer hold back?

Octopus – Your weak boundaries can easily become a detriment to you. Stop ignoring the cracks in your boundaries. Instead of turning a blind eye, work with your therapist and Gideon to find ways to strengthen them that you are comfortable with and can accept.

What energy is quietly shaping the silhouette of who I’m becoming?

Spider – You are “the earner”. To balance this out you need to have more fun and introduce more playfully creative activities into your life. Steer the ship in the direction that you want it to go, because if you let it steer itself it’ll crash on the shoals. If you want to add more fun and joy into your life, you need to begin instilling that into your life today… not down the road when there’s more time or opportunity to do so.

What unseen current is beginning to turn the wheel forward?

Dragonfly – Pay attention to how often you are skipping your meditation practice. Work on giving yourself those few minutes each day just to breathe. You are gaining a better sense of balance and clarity through this practice. Keep it up.

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

DECK USED: WILD UNKNOWN ANIMAL SPIRIT ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I intentionally stalled my doc long enough after he gave me the freezing shot that by the time he started working on me in earnest, the stuff had actually kicked in.