What have you learned from the Dionysian mysteries? How can you apply these teachings in your daily life?
Cards: The Moon Rx, Temperance, ten of cups
I’ve removed some of the illusions in my life and begun to see things as they are. I can continue to do this to see balance and to bring balance into my life. Bringing happiness into my home and into my life through connections will help me to keep these lessons in my life
These are a nice set of cards to put together- the amount of water we can see throughout really makes me think this is also about emotions- emotional balance, emotional confusion/camouflage, complete happiness and still emotions.
Day 15: The Fertility: What new ideas or projects want to grow in you?
Cards: 5 of pentacles, Strength Rx, and Queen of Cups: A project where I put my concerns for being the leader or the boss aside, and lead instead with my emotions in service of others.
I’m trying to improve being a bit more succinct in the way I combine meanings and cards together. Sometimes it feels really easy (like this reading) and sometimes it seems almost impossible. Always good to keep trying! Even when it doesn’t seem to stick.
Day 12: Liberation from Limitations: What fears or doubts are holding you back from being fully yourself?
Cards: The Magician Rx: I’m afraid that I can’t manifest what I want to manifest- that I’m stuck and that I’ve got nothing but bad stuff coming my way from this point onwards. I need to trust in my abilities to get stuff accomplished and be able to bring good stuff in.
4 of Pentacles: I’m afraid of spending too much, not making enough, and generally being poor at money (hey late stage capitalism and poor impulse control heeyyyyyyy).
9 of cups:…I’m afraid of getting wasted and making a fool out of myself – hahaha or I’m actually afraid of getting what I want and what I’ve worked so hard for… because then what happens next? What am I supposed to do, once I’ve got it all?
Lucet in Aurora Tarot’s Death and Rebirth Day 2: The Vineyard – Which aspect of yourself must you let go of to make room for new growth?
The Knight of Cups: I have to let go of more lofty ideals and the urge to make everything okay with everyone else- less mediation, more enforcing boundaries and standing up for myself. Not one of the easier things to do, let me tell you!
The energy of Dionysus can be best welcomed into my life through reunion, partying, drinking with friends, and indulging in the warmth that both booze and friendship can bring. Yes. I’m on board.
Day 22: How can I break free from patterns that no longer serve me and hinder my growth?
Card: King of Cups: Tap into my abilities to control my emotions or seek out someone who uses their emotions as a catalyst to move forwards in life- a good therapist or a friend perhaps?
Day 23: What inner wisdom can I tap into to make empowered decisions for myself?
Card: Three of Cups: Get together with the girls to gather my thoughts and make a plan- two heads are better than one? Empathetic socially driven wisdom will help me make the right decisions for myself.
I’ve used a new (!!!) deck I’ve just got that I really, really like for this set. It’s called Creatures Tarot, and it’s by an amazing artist called Sara Kathleen. She’s amazing, and this deck is a gem. It smells beautifully of ink, reminding me of tattoos, and the cards have such a beautiful bounce that I’m not afraid of bending them. The illustrations are simple, and straightforward and her philosophies on making things attainable for others are awesome sauce. If you get a chance to check this deck out or pick it up in her shop, you won’t be disappointed!!!
Day 18: What practices or rituals can I add to my daily routine to incorporate more self-care?
Card: The World: I can bring in an element of reflection (which is funny because I came to the same realization this morning when I was raking myself over the coals for old crappy things I’ve done), and maybe incorporate some gentle low key travel, or some travel plans for the future. I like that idea 😉
Day 19: What changes can I make to make life easier (card 1) and how will these changes benefit me (card 2):
Cards: The Hierophant Rx (card 1), and 4 of Cups. I can start to follow the beat of my own drum and go against the status quo. I don’t feel like that necessarily makes life easier though… so maybe it’s more that I need to stop taking stock in the kind of concerns and beliefs that those in power in my life seem to have. I can let go of that need for approval. In doing that, I can re-evaluate what’s important to me, where I want my life to go and what I need to do to get there. I feel a bit like I’ve lost my way recently, so maybe this will help.
The deck used is one I’ve had for a while but haven’t used in ages that I love from Lo Scarabeo. It’s called The Tarot of Oppositions and if you’re interested in getting into reading reversals (which some tarot practitioners do not do for lots of different reasons), then I would highly recommend it. It has a beautiful duplication where you can see the reversed (or opposite meaning) in the reflected image- if the card is upright, you see the upright image clearly, but if you pull a reversal, then you can see the reversed image clearly. You can also use this as a way to just balance your concepts of multiple card meanings. I find once it gets into like 5+ in each suit, it can be a little harder to read, but I still really enjoy it for this purpose. The card quality is also pretty good for a mass-market deck, the price point is reasonable, and the artwork is pretty cool. I like most of the decks I’ve bought from Llewellyn (and most of the witchy books they sell, too). They routinely have site-wide sales that are pretty awesome.
I DID IT AGAIN, I’M SORRY THIS MONTH IS A LITTLE INSANE.
I would like to promise you that the next month of May will be better. That is a lie.It will probably be worse.
Anyway, here’s wonderwall.
Day 7: How can I harness my energy to fuel my creativity and pursue my passions?
Card: 6 of Vessels (6 of cups): Look back on memories, turn back the clock and remember the good times of the past. Look at how I’ve harnessed my energy in the past and use it in a similar way- I always used to dive deep into creativity and express myself through writing when I was a kid, so maybe this is something I should look back into.
Day 8: What can focusing on my passions do for me?
Card: Ace of Wands: It can give me new ideas, new thoughts, and new ways of expressing myself. I think it can also give me a chance to cleanse myself- sweep away the cobwebs. It can give me a way of opening up the world around me- unlocking my community. For me, I think this is telling me that by focusing my energy on the new things happening around me, I can have a fresh start.
Day 9: What steps am I guided to take to further awaken my inner fire?
Card: 10 of coins Rx (10 of pentacles reversed): Avoid spending money? Maybe? Or spend money but be careful and watch out for overspending? Taking in what I have right now, and enjoying the journey I’m on. Making the most out of what I have in my power at the moment. Ok, I can do that!
Day 10: How can I cultivate a sense of adventure in my life?
Card: The Crow and Dogwood: Intelligence: Solving the problems that exist in my life and believing in myself. Try and find unique and interesting ways of solving problems and look for the shiny, interesting things happening in life- find them and latch onto them.
The decks used today are The Transient Light Tarot, and Woodland Wardens Oracle cards. They’re both awesome, affordable, and available at a tarot website or shop near you! 🙂
Day 4: How can I best embrace and embody my carefree spirit in the present moment?
Card: The Wheel of Fortune Rx (reversed): What carefree spirit? LOL I need to reflect back on my past actions- maybe I can use them for inspiration. Remember times when I was more carefree and fun-loving. Embrace that moment.
Day 5: Where can I infuse more playfulness and curiosity in my approach to life?
Card: 3 of cups- this is my second three of cups within an hour lol- I guess I have to meet up with folks and party a bit more. Let my hair down. Worry less.
Day 6: What can I engage in to bring more joy into my life right now? Draw up to 3 cards.
Cards: 3 of Swords, Guardian (Queen) of Wands Rx, and 5 of cups: I’ve been hurt and suffered loss (who hasn’t), and those painful moments have caused me to limit what I can feel for others, how close I let them get, and how much I share with them. I believe that very few people can be trusted, and I need to look towards breaking out of that mentality and learning to forgive others and myself. I need to reestablish my sense of self, my sense of purpose and not remove boundaries but instead assess how those boundaries help and hinder me.
The deck used today is a bootlegged copy of the Spacious Tarot (a gift from someone who didn’t know it was a knock-off). I like the imagery in the Spacious Tarot, and I think if you’re on the hunt for human-free images, this is a good one!
Day 2: What is ready to take shape or manifest for me?
Card drawn: 9 of Vessels (cups for this deck)
It’s starting to look like I might have a card that’s following me… choices, choices, choices. Opportunities are opening up for me (really? I’m not sure what they might be, to be honest with you…) and choices are there to manifest. Now just to choose the right one!
I’ve been reading a lot about making decisions and choices in some of the classes I’m taking at the moment. Did you know that there are theories for decision-making? If you’re the kind of person who sometimes feels stuck when it comes to making big decisions, I encourage you to check out some of the theories behind how people make decisions- question your motivations, the benefits of both, and exactly why you need to make the decision in the first place.
The deck used here is Ari Wisner’s Transient Light Tarot, which was sustainably created, and almost always gives me super positive vibes. It’s LGBTQIA+ friendly, with a lack of gender specificity, and a general feeling of inclusivity that I love.Check it out!
What card did you pull for today’s challenge? Let me know in the comments.
Madame Starbeam's Tarot Journey 