tarot-dreams:

A 31 Day Tarot Challenge for The Month of October, Inspired by The Major Arcana.

I’m bringing this challenge back because it did a lot of good for a lot of people.

If you participated in the past, I invite you to participate again, with the intent of helping you see how much you’ve grown.

If you’ve never taken this challenge, I believe it will provide you with a great amount of personal insight and growth.

Each question has been written with the hopes of helping you gain greater insight into yourself, and the world around you.

Remember, each question may be answered with as many or as few cards as you feel are required. Some answers will easily come from one card, some may require several cards.

I encourage you to photograph your cards and journal your answers with the tag,

#autumntarot.


1. As I begin this journey into self, where would it be best serving for me to initially focus my energy?

2. What can I expect to creatively manifest within the upcoming days ahead?

3. In order to have prosperity, and a nurturing love for self and others, where should I focus my energy?

4. As I gain greater stability and balance, what should I remember to guard myself from?

5. Is there anything I am considering that I could perhaps make a better decision on later?

6. What is it that my soul craves the most right now?

7. As I draw my focus outward, what do I need to keep in mind in order to maintain a positive outlook?

8. I wish to conquer my fears and live within a state of harmony. In order to make this my reality, what should I focus upon?

9. I will allow myself a day of rest, retreat, and sanctuary. As I remain within quiet refuge, what shall I let be my mantra?

10. What do I need to do I order to be released from that which no longer serves me?

11. At times it can be difficult to find a balance between our desires and our needs. What is it that I desire, and what is it that I need?

12. I release control, and in doing so I am rewarded with new perspective. What is the first thing I notice?


13. How can I be more prepared to deal with loss?

14. In which ways do I connect to my higher self already? Which areas have I yet to venture upon?

15. The journey of healing requires dedication and an open heart, what is the first step I need to take in order to allow myself to heal from the past.

16. Fears flourish within the darkness, what is it that my fears have to reveal to me?

17. That which I do, is that which will come back to me. How can I remember to always keep this in mind?

18. Through the moonlight my intuition radiates, what is it I am not seeing?

19. What are my daily allowances to refresh my body, rest my mind and nurture my spirit?

20. A mirror reveals more than just my reflection. How might I be a negative influence to myself?

21. Have I achieved things in the past year that are in accordance to my life plans? Am I on the right track for success?

22. Change is upon the horizon, what does the future hold for me?

23. How can I use that which the future holds to strengthen myself through the unknown?

24. As a being of peace, and serenity, I make the choice to know only love and light. How can I best maintain this outlook?

25. How do I feel about my image and how other people respond to it? In which ways am I setting examples for people to follow?

26. My shadow self is an extension of my inner layers; how can I begin to peel through to reveal the source of my pain?

27. What ignites my desire to look beyond that which my eyes allow me to see?

28. The veil is thinning this time of the year, what message do my spirit guides have for me?

29. What should I look for in order to connect better with other people?

30. In what ways can I best inspire others around me?

31. I wish to look upon my world with a new perspective, and feel a greater sense of connectivity. In order to make this my reality, where must I focus my energy?

These questions were written by @leelahel, @thecacklingmo0n, and @tarot-dreams.

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zodiacsociety:

Beginner explanation of astrology & notes on the 8th house / 12th house

The 12 zodiac signs are the different descriptions of  energies. It’s also the cycle of energy that everyone goes through.

• Aries: instinct
• Taurus: caution
• Gemini: thought
• Cancer: guidance
• Leo: expression
• Virgo: refining
• Libra: connect
• Scorpio: transform
• Sagittarius: knowledge
• Capricorn: responsibility
• Aquarius: teach
• Pisces: release

The houses are the areas of our daily life which rules over both our inner and outer landscape.

• 1st: self
• 2nd: possessions
• 3rd: communication
• 4th: home
• 5th: creativity
• 6th: work
• 7th: partnerships
• 8th:passion
• 9th: knowledge
• 10th: career
• 11th: world(people on mass)
• 12th: underworld(hidden)

I know there’s often some confusion between 12th house and 8th house. 8th house is considered the rejected parts because underdeveloped emotions can lead to people pushing and rejecting the parts that they truly have a passion for. Sometimes you see it in children who have a crush on someone and don’t know how to deal with their feelings so they bully or push away.

12th house is the house of the hidden because it’s what we are when we are not being watched, when we are at our lowest and feel the most alone. When OUR SELF (1st house) is not being watched, we are in fact “not watched”, it is before the rising sun and the staring of eyes. Similar to Light and how its proprieties change when it is being viewed and not being viewed.

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thestrangecraft:

What is scrying?

Scrying is a form of divination which involves gazing into a reflective surface and interpreting the abstract shapes which appear. Typically, scrying is used to tap into metaphysical forces, either to predict the future or contact the dead. Scrying is an ancient form of magick that has been present in many cultures for hundreds of years. 

Note of warning

Before beginning, it is recommended that you smoke cleanse your scrying instrument with palo santo, sage or incense. Alternatively, you may use moon water. It is also wise to cast a circle. if you are planning to communicate with the dead, you may choose to physically demarcate your circle with salt. 

 How to scry

Once your circle is cast, it is important to create an atmosphere conducive to opening your subconscious mind to outside influences. Scrying is more likely to be fruitful when practiced in a darkened room, with few distractions. Incense and candles which correspond with psychic intuition will be helpful.

Rest your open palms on each side of your scrying instrument, and gaze into its surface. Relax your mind and watch the reflections that appear in the candlelight.

The images that appear are likely be abstract, like an inkblot test, but any practitioners recall seeing a single eye gazing back at them before particularly fruitful sessions. Is this the eye of the universe? The eye of a God? Your own third eye, being reflected back at you? No one knows, but it appears to be a good omen. To end your session, state your intention and close your circle. Make sure to write down what you saw for further analysis. You may realize later that you were given more insight than your initially realized!

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adapembroke:

If you’re at all familiar with astrology, you probably know your sun sign, but did you know you have a moon sign, as well?

To the ancients, the sun and moon were the king and queen of the planets. The sun describes your goals and is the keeper of your life story. The moon describes what you need to be happy, your unconscious needs, your style of nurturing and self-care, what it looks like when you’re moody, and what home feels like.

In most monarchies, the king is more important than the queen. In astrology, the moon is just as important as the sun. The moon has a leadership role among the astrological planets as leader of the night sect, and if you were born at night, the moon is your leader, too.

Your Moon Sign: What You Need To Be Happy

Everyone wants to be happy, but what happiness looks like is different for everyone. Some people have an emotional need for attention, and others are terrified of the spotlight. Some people thrive on freedom, and other people need a structured routine.

Your moon sign can help you figure out the types of experiences you need to have in your life be happy.

Example: If you have the moon in Capricorn, you thrive in solitude. If your life is excessively full of social engagements, you’ll likely feel cranky, but an hour alone working on something that feels productive will boost your spirits.

How You Do Nurturing and Self-Care

When we were born, we came into the world helpless. Our earliest relationships were ones of care. The moon describes our relationship with the people who cared for us and the things we learned about self-care from them. Carole Taylor says the moon describes what makes you feel fed, literally or metaphorically.

Just like there are many ways of pursuing happiness, the way we take care of ourselves and others looks different depending on our moon sign. The moon tells you the kinds of self-care routines that are likely to be most effective.

Example: If you have the moon in Cancer, self-care is about taking care of your emotional needs. You benefit more than other signs from journaling practices and relationships that support you through difficult moods.

Unconscious Needs: The Things You Crave Without Thinking About It

If you’re old enough to read this article, you probably have a pretty good idea of who you are. Even if you don’t have an elevator pitch down, you have a good idea of what your needs are and how you are (or are not) getting them met.

Or do you?

In the early 20th century, psychologists noticed that people aren’t always as self-aware as we think we are. We want things sometimes without knowing the reasons why, and we often act from instinct and habit without thinking. They called the area of the mind that influences these behaviors the unconscious.

In her book Astrology: Using the Wisdom of the Stars in Your Everyday Life, Carole Taylor points out that just like the physical moon reflects the sun’s light, the astrological moon “takes a less prominent role in our conscious awareness than our solar goals.”

Example: I have the moon in Aquarius. Aquarius has a need for freedom and an aversion to authority. I like to think of myself as a team player, but the truth is that I instinctually shy away from situations where I will be expected to go along with the group.

What It Looks Like When You’re Moody

If you took notes on your mood every day and averaged it out over the course of your life, the result would look a lot like your moon sign. The moon describes your average mood, your personal default state.

Historically, this was called your temperament. The ancients talked in terms of four main temperaments: choleric, melancholic, sanguine, and phlegmatic. We might call those temperaments irritable, depressed, cheerful, and easy-going.

In astrology, there are twelve temperaments described by moon signs.

Example: If you have the moon in Leo, you have a sanguine temperament. You feel most yourself when you’re happy and playful, expressing yourself creatively, and making the people around you happy.

What Home Feels Like

Are you more comfortable in a city apartment, or is your ideal home fifty miles from the nearest town?

Do you prefer to live by yourself, or would you be happiest in a party house?

The answers you give to questions like this correspond with your moon sign.

Example: If you have the moon in Libra, having a home that is aesthetically pleasing and harmonious is important to you. Relationships are an important part of self-care for you, so a space you couldn’t share with others is likely to make you uncomfortable.

What is your moon sign, and what does it tell you about how to get your needs met?

If you would like to spend some quality time getting to know the moon through the signs, I made a Moon Mood Journal, guided journal that helps you do just that.

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themori-witch:

Divination Drinks: Teas to Aid in Divining

Divination in all of its forms (tarot reading, tasseomancy; palmistry; pendulums, etc,.), can be quite exhausting and require large amounts of energy. These teas and tea blends will aid you in divining by enhancing your psychic power, and/or boosting your energy.

Tea Blends:

Psychic Tea (Scott Cunningham)

• 3 parts Rose Petals
• 1 part Cinnamon
• 2 parts Yarrow

Brew the tea, strain it and drink a cup before performing any form of divination as this tea enhances psychic awareness.

Tea for Divination (Moura)

• 1 tbsp China black tea
• 2 tbsp Lemon Balm
• 1 tbsp Rose Hips
• 1 tbsp Mugwort*

Brew the tea, strain it and drink either before divination or sip during/throughout.

Teas:

Jasmine Tea

• Jasmine is said to induce prophetic dreams, which can aid in the growth of psychic power and psychic awareness making this tea a good choice of drink to be had before divining. 
• Drink 1 cup of this naturally sweet and fragrant tea before sleeping the night before you wish to divine.

Vanilla Tea

• You can brew your own or buy ready-made Vanilla tea/tea bags. Vanilla enhances psychic ability and allows the benefits of this enhancement to be better felt and absorbed. 
• Drink Vanilla tea before and during any divination work to open yourself up and be more receptive.

Peppermint Tea

• Peppermint tea heightens your psychic sensitivity, as well as working to clear the mind and sharpen focus. It can also be used to cleanse the mind and body of any negative energies beforehand.
• This tea should be consumed before any psychic or divination based activities. 

Some Other Things to Consider:

Some herbal tea blends may not be to your taste but this can be remedied by adding honey to taste. 

Other herbs, such as Cinnamon, are used to add oomph to magick and can be added to tea blends and teas to do just that. If you don’t want to add pre-ground and grainy Cinnamon to your drinks, you can use a Cinnamon stick to stir instead. This will add the oomph you’re after without altering the taste too much.

If you want to make your brew even more potent, stir clockwise. This adds positive energy to your tea.

[* = This herb is harmful to pregnant or nursing women!]

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THIS WEEK 💫 8/30-9/5 As Mercury enters Libra, our thoughts and conversations are focused on how we can level things off, come together, and reach a state of equality and righteousness. Frustrations arise from shit not adding up; taking a more spiritual or esoteric method can help us find a solution. Allowing ourselves to be present with our emotions and tend to them as they come up can help us find a more proactive and forward-thinking approach to the challenges we face. Being honest about how we feel can open up the space for change rather than staying silent and letting things stay as they are. We have the power to do what’s necessary, we just have to be willing to find the compromise and common ground to do so.

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Have a Blessed week!

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