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[buriedpentacles]

Pick a Picture - What Message Does The Natural World Have For You? 💚🪲🌱

Pick the image that calls to you and scroll to their respective message. If the message does not resonate or feel 'right', then leave it for another and move on. I would love if you replied or dmed me to let me know if the message DID resonate!! Pictures chosen randomly from pinterest. I used the Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani.

🐦‍⬛ PILE 1 - Deer and Crow Cards: Eight of Swords rv, Ten of Wands, Queen of Cups rv

This is a message from the natural world, and yet there are no pentacles - no cards representing the earth. You have grown disconected from the world around you, so caught up in yourself and your own feelings that you have failed to notice the changes around you; are you aware of how the moon has changed this cycle? Have you noticed the changes in flower blooms or the absence of certain bird calls? You have been so wrapped up in your own world that a lifetime has passed in the world around you. The Eight of Swords is a cage that you have built around yourself, you have bound yourself to your troubles and then lost yourself to the victimhood that you created. Now, it is time to let go. The pain is familiar but the sword only hurts because you still hold it. Let it go. The Ten of Wands is the central card, and the only upright one; it is time to accept that the end has come and that you need to move on. If you don't you will become stagnant and burdened by 'it'. Endings can be so difficult, we want to hold on for as long as we can, but we must accept that everything comes to an end. But when one flower dies, another takes it place, not the same perhaps, but beautiful still. The Queen of Cups, as the only court card, represents you. Typically, the Queen of Cups is a kind, intuitive figure - she listens to others and her own heart. But here the Queen is reversed. Your emotions relating to this change are compromised, you are not listening to your intuition or to others, only your selfish desire. Take a step back, breath, and recognise that deep down your heart and body know you must let go.

🌊 PILE 2 - Deer in Water Cards: The High Priestess, The Empress, Nine of Wands rv

A message with tw omajor arcana speaks to me of great importance, this is not a message about your path or journey, it is not about your current troubles or wishes for the future. This is a message about your very being and who you are. The High Priestess is a keeper of incredible wisdom, she knows things that she has never read, heard secrets that no-one has whispered and wanders in the realm of moonlight and dreams. Listen to your intuition and your dreams because they are telling you the truth. A deer does not question it's urge to flee, or it's feeling that it is safe, it trusts its evolution and intuition and behaves accordingly, but that does not mean they are unaware. Listen to your body, where do you feel anger? How does it feel? Is it sharp? Warm? Does it sit in your ribcage or your stomach? Practice this for all your emotions so that you can recognise and respect them. The Empress is the card of a Mother, of Nature and her power of creation. This card is to remind you of her presence in your life. You are an animal, just the same as the birds outside your window or the fox that scurries through your garden. You have the same primal knowledge, the same instincts and feelings. Do not try to sanitise yourself or seperate yourself from the beasts because that is when you hurt people the most. You will feel anger and sadness, you will make mistakes, lash out and be cruel. There will be people who cannot forgive you, and others that can. This is how it is and you must accept that. Know your feelings, give them space and compassion. Only then can you work towards improving your behaviours and actions. The Nine of Wands is reversed, and the only minor arcana - this card is relevant only in tangent to the others. You are struggling to move forward in your healing. In your mind, your path to "redepemtion" is far too steep and rocky, you feel as though you will never be the person you want to be. And maybe you won't. But, if you stop trying to change yourself for others, if you stop trying to make yourself into this perfect, unfeeling, unbothered martyr, then you will become the person that you are meant to be. The person who sits inside your irbs, nestled against your heart, whispering to you: "Run away from it all. Be free from them." Perhaps it is time to listen to that voice.

🌼 PILE 3 - Deer in Meadow Cards: Justice, Seven of Pentacles rv, Eight of Wands rv

The Major Arcana, Justice, is a representative of the Air element - truth, intellect, communication are the pillars of the element and this is where your message lies. You are searching for the truth in a matter. The Justice card speaks of truth, but also of actions and consequence - a double edged blade. Truth has a way of finding itself to the surface, no matter how deep it is buried, and you have decided that you will be the one to find it. But remember, Justice must be impartial, you cannot dictate the truth based on what you wish it to be. Review the facts and context and make your decisions fairly. The Seven of Pentacles reversed signifies that you have been pouring a lot of energy into this search, this desperation to find the truth, but you are looking in the wrong place. You've become so blinded by what you think is true that you are digging only in places that could confirm it. But now, you've been searching here for so long that you feel giving up would be a waste or a failure. Do not invest your time where it will not bear fruit. The Eight of Wands is a similiar message, your progress is delayed and communication grows more difficult. Your answers lie just out of reach but you will reach them, it is just going to take time and effort. Make sure you are truly aligned with your goal, and willing to look in other places even if it will present a distatesteful answer. If you are not willing to accept a truth that hurts, look away. Stop trying to find a false truth in someone else, that is only a distraction from the blade that lays wedged between your own ribs - the one who put it there is behind you, so turn around.

[lady-0f-the-wood]

So an infection, not a phase.

[d3vilishd00dles]

is it just me or is the amount of consistent Apollo, Hermes, and Aphrodite tiktoks I'm getting in succession suspicious

[qldqueerboy]

There was no intention of accepting any new work today so how did you manage to be sweet talked into taking on another obligation to your already heavy workload. There is a surprise waiting. What you reluctantly agreed to add on today will be a lot easier and more enjoyable that what is still waiting in the wings to do. At least you learnt a lesson today. Saying no straight up would have robbed your emotional creativity at how you applied yourself to the task.

[criticalthinkingwitches]

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[iridescent-witch-life]

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[nouveaucrystals]

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[natureselements]

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[thedansemacabres]

something lovely for sustainable agriculture in honour of the gods, I think, would be learning how to make natural dyes, use eggshells for all sorts of purposes, sewing, etc. These arts are often forgotten, allowing for corporations to overtake our lives. Demeter's hands guide our own, so why not learn to make lovely dyes with her fine crops?

[rabbitpaws]

Raccoon and Opossum Jaw Bone Planchette Wall Hangings ✨️

Featuring wooden planchettes that are adorned with brass stars and jaw bones. They dangle ivory tassels from glass suncatcher crystals

All bones utilized in our pieces are ethically sourced and cruelty free

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[thecarrionwitch]

Inspo because why not?

I welcome, painted animal skulls and bones and other little things I want to put time into doing.

((PICS FROM PINTEREST))

Like, look how pretty. These would make for like, damn near perfect altar gifts 👀🥺

[buriedpentacles]

Collective Reading from Mother Nature

Card: The Mirror (no. 12 in the Wildwood Tarot Deck)

Just one card for this message because I didn't need any more. The mesage rang loud and clear.

"The world is not pretty. Nature is not pretty or pure and humans are not evil. Morality is something that Man made up because of our social needs, because of our evolution. Good and evil, right and wrong exist not because of some divine intervention, or some secret knowledge only we are wise enough to use, but because our evolution created a need for social groups and rules to maintain them.

Nature can be cruel and unforgiving. Animals are well aware of what death is, of pain and suffering - a lion knows that the antelope it hunts will hurt and die, but still the lion must eat. Cats play with their food, cause them stress and panic as entertainment. Foxes often kill more than they need, simply because they enjoy it.

To call humans evil as whole, to call us parasites and villains, is no better than claiming we are special and important. It is still placing us apart from the rest of the natural world. We are animals. We are beasts with instincts and fears. Look to the world around you and see yourself reflected.

Do not give up on humankind. Do not give up on community and altruism. Do not give up on yourself and your capacity to be kind and helpful. "

A smaller, more actionable message:

Allow yourself to feel "evil" feelings. Feel hatred and anger and sadness if you must. If you cannot let it go, learn to live with it. You are not lesser than others because you hold darker feelings in your heart. Accept that you will hurt people, that people will hurt you and it isn't always forgivable. Accept that there are no clean decisions, no easy right or wrong. Accept that the world is ugly and chaotic and despite all of Man's efforts, nothing will ever fit neatly in artificial boxes. Accept these things but do not let them stain your world view. All of this is true, but people are still kind, they are still trying, and you must try too.

Find a stream, an ocean, a lake and look inside it. See yourself as you were meant to, huddled and head bowed as you make out your reflection in the moving, muddy water. See that you are no different than the other creatures who have seen this water.

Be kind where you can and forgive yourself where you can't. Accept your primal instincts and your cruel desires, know that they do not make you "evil" and move on. Do not be cruel unnecessarily, do not harm others for your entertainment or take more than you need, but do not linger on the times where you did or hate yourself for feeling the desire to do so.

[fallbabylon]

Vintage Hungarian stamps depicting Buso Masks

[cilis-readings]

pac which deity should you reach out to

reminder: these are very general readings. messages can be picked from each pile and apply to you and your current situation. take what resonates, leave what doesn’t :)

just to preface, i work with a few deities regularly and have communicated with several for various reasons. this reading is all in good fun, all of the deities that came through in this pick a card reading were made aware that this was for a collective group of people and they agreed to be included! if you feel called to reach out to any of the deities below, feel free to do so! just be sure you do some research before diving into things — if you need help or don’t know where to start, my messages are always open :)

pile 1

the deity that made their presence known for pile one is the greek goddess selene! she made herself known with the moon card. selene is the greek personification of the moon. she is typically worshipped during the full moon and new moon but she can be called upon whenever you need her energy. she sees everything that goes on in the night and she travels across the sky in her chariot every night, pulling the moon behind her.

she may be helpful in your healing process if you have emotional wounds that still haven’t healed. she can be somewhat cold at times but that’s because people don’t truly understand her and her experiences. she can help you tap into your unconscious and become aware of the tools you need in order to heal. she also brings forth our shadow self, making us face those parts of ourself that we tend to shy away from. her main goal usually lies within the realm of having us let go of the things we truly have no control over. letting go of those things we cling so hard to gives us the freedom to heal and be happy with who we are and what we have.

pile 2

the deity that made their presence known for pile two is the egyptian goddess isis! she chose to make herself known through the temperance card. isis is the goddess of a multitude of things, including but not limited to healing, magic, fertility, and even motherhood. she is a goddess who is fiercely protective over her worshippers and even those who just casually work with her from time to time. she provides a very nurturing environment and makes you feel safe and warm inside.

she can help us hone in on our intuition and help give us the guidance we need to feel comfortable enough to share our intuitive gifts with others. she is also helpful when it comes to making decisions that might be difficult for us to fully comprehend, thus giving us the clarity we need to make the best decision for everyone involved. since she has that motherly spirit about her, she’s also strict when she needs to be. if she catches you procrastinating or losing motivation, she will put you in your place. she allows us to get into the habit of practicing moderation. she is very upfront about not wanting to deal with extreme behaviors or personalities, she wants to promote balance in any way that she can.

pile 3

the final deity that made their presence known is the norse god odin. he chose to make himself known through the magician card. now odin, just like isis and selene, has so many different facets about him but i’m going to try to limit myself for this collective reading. odin is the all father in norse mythology, he is the god of war and death, but also poetry and magic, hence him coming through as the magician!

odin is a great deity to reach out to do just about anything, but my experiences with him have to do with finding my own inner strengths and knowing when to reach out to others. i know that everyone’s experience is going to be different but those are just a few things he helped me with. moving forward, he can help us see what we aren’t seeing, he sees all and isn’t afraid to show us what we need to see. he can also help with learning to trust your own abilities and not having to rely too much on what other people think about. he can help us feel like we are truly capable and competent when it comes to knowing what steps we need to take to get to where we want to go. he also has a more parental aura about him like isis due to him being the all father. his wisdom and skills are very strong aspects of his and they tend to rub off on the people he works with.

if you’d like a more in depth reading i offer paid readings here!! i also have a tip jar if you’re feeling kind,, tips are not expected but they are very appreciated! any feedback is appreciated as well, i hope this reading was helpful to you in one way or another :)

[qldqueerboy]

I get a sense that there is a mountain of work-related obstacles to overcome today. It is not that these obstacles are difficult to resolve but what creates the frustration is the amount of time spent in finding the right people or information to assist you in demolishing them swiftly.

There is also a sudden spontaneous desire to purchase flowers or plants for either yourself or someone else. It doesn’t seem to indicate that there is any special occasion attached to it other than doing something nice for yourself or for the person receiving them.

[thrashkink-coven]

idk if i’ve said this before but for the love of the Gods pls stop giving donations to large corporate charities.

you have a little extra cash this holiday and wanna do a good deed? Invest in your local mutual aid collectives. These large nation wide charities often give the unhoused and vulnerable people they’re supposed to be supporting a very small fraction of what they earn. They perpetuate endless cycles of need so they can continue to exist.

There are most definitely people in your city or town who are struggling to make rent. There are unhoused people on your streets freezing to death (literally, rates of homeless deaths due to exposure have skyrocketed and it’s terrifying) and children going hungry this Christmas. Find your local food bank and donate there. Learn which organizations help people in your community with housing insecurity. Donate medical supplies, masks, needles, condoms, clothes- especially jackets, and blankets to your local community collectives.

I can’t stress enough how important it is to donate locally. I get that you want to help people half way across the globe (and you can do that too, just make sure you research before you donate) but the key to building strong communities that are not so heavily reliant on government services is to invest in your local community first and foremost. Those people that you help are going to be the people that have your back when you’re in need. That’s how community is formed. Make sure your neighbours are taken care of.