Gideon’s Challenge – Too Delicate

Yellow RoseToo Delicate

Easily crushed
and bruised
with just a touch
the flesh
is smooth
but sensitive
and thin
and as the
soul within
shirks away from
brash sounds
and loud noises
retreat
seems safest

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🎨 Weekly Creativity Prompt – Alternate Endings

Prompt: Andi and Sam are moving cross-country together to settle in a new city. One has a job lined up, and the other will be out of work on arrival. Out of the different three card readings shown below, which one provides the happiest result for Andi and Sam? Why do you say that?

The Otto Schmidt Tarot, Sun and Moon Tarot, and Star Spinner TarotOkay, so… fast and loose, short and sweet.

In the first trio, we see in the Emperor that there’s a good deal of responsibility being put on the shoulders of one side.  This might foster a greater sense of harmony between Andi and Sam (Four of Wands), but only if the other party picks up the slack on the emotional side of things and becomes an emotional support for the one taking on the weight of responsibility (Queen of Cups).

In the second trio, we have a roll of the dice that can turn into true harmony or a very destructive situation depending on how it plays out (the wheel situation going on in the Four of Wands). They need to make sure that they are working together (Three of Pentacles) on their mutual goals and supporting each other emotionally along the way (Princess of Cups) in a give-and-take.

In the third trio we have another clear statement of risks being taken with potential rewards in the balance (Wheel of Fate). There’s going to need to be a lot of strategizing and communication between the two of them (King of Swords) to make sure that this change develops into a promise of good things to come (Death).

None of these promise a happy result, for it really depends on how Andi and Sam feel about the balance of work and support in their relationship.  Are they okay with one working and the other saying home in a more supportive role?  If so, then the first trio is the happiest result.

If they need something more balanced on who carries what chores and responsibilities?  Then either the second or third will be the happiest, but there’s a greater risk of unknown results coming out of the third reading out of these three.

DECKS USED: THE OTTO SCHMIDT TAROT, SUN AND MOON TAROT, THE STAR SPINNER TAROT

Gideon’s Challenge – Hungry, But Not

Pepperoni PizzaHungry, But Not

Food has become
so expensive
that sometimes
it feels
as if starvation
is right
around the corner
and yet
even then
it can be hard
to find
the motivation
to eat.

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Gideon’s Challenge – DayDreaming

Cloudy SkiesDaydreaming 

Some days
the clouds
look like
racing bunnies
but hold no rain
to kiss the ground
and on these days
I think of you
lying with me
in the grass
sharing
what we see

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Gideon’s Challenge – Summer Breeze

Vintage Style LightingSummer Breeze

I want to
open windows
and lie down
on the floor
to watch as
summer breeze
makes lights
sway
while the cast of
shadows and light
skim over
my skin

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Gideon’s Challenge – Building Trust

Sulfur Cosmos FlowersBuilding Trust 

You make me feel
warm and fuzzy
and cared for
with light touches
and strong arms
you encourage
me
to open
and let you in
to the center
of my vulnerability
and prove
again and again
I’m safe with you

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