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The grand adventure begins! The fearless Fool with her devil-may-care attitude is ready to take the first steps towards the unknown. Pure passion and optimism fuel her as she dances to her music, to joy itself. She doesn’t know what lies beyond the cliff’s edge, but she’s left behind her life in the city. Goodbye to normalcy, to routine, to the structured life she’d had within society. She fully trusts her instincts to carry her beyond the ordinary.
Don’t be afraid to take that leap of faith. Now is the time for you to start your journey because you’re ready. Be spontaneous and let your wildness run free. Don’t look back in fear, look ahead and up to the sky, and sun, and let your instincts guide you. You got this.
Beith was the first ogham fíd ever carved. It was carved into a piece of Birchwood by Ogma, an Irish God, to warn Lugh of a plot against his wife. It is a symbol of purification and one I personally associate with the protection a warning can provide. Take this as a sign to check in with yourself and ask how you can be better protected. Give yourself and your space a good cleanse, open the windows, and play some good music. It might also be a good time for meditation and communication with your Spirit team.
OH! Thank you @MeganB! I like the way you read them, the Ogham is on my list of things to learn after the runes though. Still working on intuitive reading, but gotta fix that intuition first. Anyway, I think this a great reading for myself today too! Especially this:
I was thinking about this earlier this morning! That I should do something for at least 1 of my deities today & maybe the other tomorrow.
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Standing solidly on Earth, you’ve got your wands for support and you’re contemplating your plans. You’re working hard and getting ready for the future. It’s working. You’ve got a solid strategy, so all you have to do now is put it into action.
Yoshi Yoshitani (Inspired by Deities, Folklore, & Fairy Tales)
9 of Cups Reversed
Iran, Arabic Fok Tale
The Ninie of Cups represents a happy ending achieved in unexpected ways. Prince Taj al-Muluk fell in love with Princess dunya, but she refused men. He used trickery, disguising himself as a woman in order to win her heart.
To stay needlessly busy is to stay distracted, something that can help us survive our pains & troubles but does nothing to heal them. Though it may seem daunting, take the time to be still. Relax & let your senses rest, putting away all sources of stimulus. Let the silence envelop you & let yourself just be.
Keywords: water, the moon, bounty and abundance, intuition, wisdom, knowledge, sage advice, divination, poetry, creative pursuits, a higher perspective, clarity
Hazel is about compassion and love for our friends and families, as well as safety and protection. Hazel brings clarity, offers wisdom and sage advice that can be applied to any situation. Go within and ask your ancestors for a specific message for you. It is a time to give gratitude for all that you have and to honor the earth. Spend some time in nature.
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This Knight is all action and doesn’t spare any time to stop and think. They pursue their goals singularly and recklessly; their unstoppable passion is inspiring but comes with risks. If the Knight is you it’s time to be bold and seize that crazy opportunity in front of you. It won’t stick around for long. Enjoy this feeling of total confidence in yourself, but just be aware there can be unforseen consequences for acting too impulsively.
@MeganB I mean… I thought maybe if I drew from other decks for a little bit it would chill out, apparently it was just lying in wait… patient bugger. If I draw it tomorrow, that’s the reason I don’t post here tomorrow & just give up for the day
(By: Amanda Lynn Hails)
I shuffled the deck 3 times & took the top 3 off the deck & drew:
Be True to Who You Are
You are your own person but sometimes our sense of safety & self can be wrapped up in something else, which can hinder our ability to trust ourselves & our intuition; & can lead us to betray ourselves for that which we identify with. Separate yourself as you can, so that you have space to come forth. Do not be disheartened if this takes time.
So today’s draw is totally new to me by aligns with what is happening with me right now & some things that I am dealing with. I was still yesterday, but then I fell asleep… so I don’t know that’s what the card meant. But since today is brandy new… & resonates so much… I just can’t ignore it.
NEMETONA Safe space Create a refuge for your spirit. Protect your boundaries.
Become quiet and listen for Nemetona (pronounced ‘nem-eh-TOE-nah’) is leading you into her sacred grove.
‘I’m bringing you safe and sacred space,’ she says softly. ‘Your scattered and uprooted energies want a place to call home - both within and without. If your home hasn’t felt secure, call on me to help.’
’ I may soon lead you to powerful sacred sites where ancient trees, stone circles, or outside temples provide a changing encounter with the divine.’
‘Sanctify your space and put down roots. You belong here.’
Invocation With Nemetona’s blessings. I create healing sanctuaries.
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You’ve been busy with your balancing act, tightly clutching all your money and material things close in order to help you feel safe and stable. It’s been working for a while, but somehow you still can’t relax. You might need to give up a little control because all this stress about this money isn’t making you happy.