Today’s Tarot of Bones daily draw is the Four of Wands. Not every success is a big one, but it’s important to celebrate even the small wins. Some days it’s a victory just to get out of bed and be able to get started with your day, and that’s worth acknowledging, believe it or not. The more you pay attention to things going right, the more that awareness can be an antidote to the tendency to only notice what goes wrong. This can help build emotional resilience, and just make your day nicer overall–and hey, any excuse for a celebration!
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Today’s Fall Equinox Skull Scrying comes from Roe Deer. Here is what he had to say:
I feel the blood pumping through my veins; I feel my strength wax, and I long to clash antlers with my foes and find a mate as well. Though the days shorten and the nights grow chill, I am driven by the heat within me. I prepare all year for this moment, a defiant cry against the coming winter, and a promise for a fertile spring full of new life. The year cycles onward, and I know not whether I will live to see the days lengthen, for time is never promised to any being. So I make the most of the moment, grateful for this day and my place within it.
What will you make of this moment? The past is gone and done, the future is yet to open, but as you live and breathe right now, be aware of who you are and what you are doing. Even if you are at some menial task, something you would rather not be doing, take a moment to marvel at the life that floods your cells, the heat of your body, the molecules that sing of the birth of the universe yet. Remember that you are here in the heartbeat of the universe–here and gone–and is it not amazing that against all odds, you were here nonetheless?
Do not let this be a fear of death, but a celebration of life! For the long heat of the summer is calming down to embers, and the forest is resting. Rest is as much a part of living as anything else, and it helps make the waking hours more fruitful. Find ways to appreciate the experience of rest and recuperation, rather than always feeling guilty that you aren’t accomplishing more. You are still a living, warm mammal, and you deserve to take care of yourself.
Yes, we are easing into the waning of the year, and it may seem sad. But even as one cycle winds to a close, another begins. There is always the opportunity to create something new, every moment of every day. Do you not make resolutions at the beginning of your year, which occurs in the chill of winter? The fruits of the trees may offer you energy on a new path that allows you opportunities never seen before. Or they may simply fuel you as you continue to walk a trail that you have long since begun, but are far from completing. Either way, enjoy the view as you move through space and time.
Finally, even should a cycle come to a close–and that includes the great, weighty ones full of meaning–you do not need to enter that time with defeat. Burn brightly in the autumn eve, like the leaves upon the trees. Feel the beat of your heart, and the breeze against your face. And know that every ending has new beginnings that need not necessarily wait for the spring to return.
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Today’s Tarot of Bones daily draw is the Knight of Swords. If you find yourself angry, channel that rage into something constructive. It does no good to seethe and resent; instead, use the upwelling of energy to create something better. Whether you are taking action on the problem at hand, or diverting your focus to something else that needs attention, if you can make the most of this windfall of motivation you’ll surely make some improvements in this world.
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Today’s Tarot of Bones daily draw is the Two of Swords. I know you want things your way, but this time around there’s going to need to be some compromise if you want to get past the current conflict. It’s not ideal, but it’s better than the status quo. So figure out where you’re able to be flexible, and see if that can help you move past the roadblock. You may be able to arrange things better in the future with more room to spare.
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Tooth: The Tooth is bridging Spring and Summer. You’re making plans for a shift to something better, even if it’s not easy for you to do. You know the way you’ve been doing things isn’t ideal, and you deserve better. So now you’ve hit your threshold of tolerance, you’re not going to settle for less, and you’re about to make your move.
Vertebra: The Vertebra is in Fall. You’ve put in your time and effort, and it has paid off. But it’s time to reap the rewards of your investment, and do the most you can with it. You’re looking to a better future, and you want to make sure that the physical resources you have, whether that’s your energy, time, money, health, etc. benefit you as best as they can. No more waste, only improvement.
Rib: This bone is in Spring, and that suggests that your emotions are trying to come out of what has been a very trying time. You aren’t trying to make your life better because you want to make things worse for others, or because you’re greedy. You just want to take care of yourself in a way you haven’t in the past. And that’s a very good motivation to improve your life overall.
Long Bone: Moving from Summer into Fall, the Long Bone says that it’s time to move your actions from growth and change and constant movement, to a time of resting on your laurels. You’ve built up skills and experience and you’ve learned a lot in your life. How can you now leverage that to your benefit, and change your actions to be more in alignment with your values?
Overview: There comes a time when you realize that what you’ve been doing isn’t good for you, and you need to find another way to live. This reading suggests now is the time to make that happen. You can’t keep on the way you have without risking wearing yourself out for others’ benefit. Instead, put yourself front and center, and do what you need to to prioritize your health and happiness (without stomping on others, of course.) And don’t let people guilt you into softening your boundaries, especially if they’re the ones who have been parasitizing you all this time.
Today’s Tarot of Bones daily draw is the Tower, reversed. You really dodged a bullet there! Things could have been a LOT worse, and you know it. You still feel the sting, but it’s a cautionary tale rather than a disaster. Take advantage of this near miss, and figure out how to avoid this sort of thing in the future–or, if you can’t avoid it outright, how to best deal with it should it come up again. This was a valuable learning experience.
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Today’s Tarot of Bones daily draw is the Nine of Cups, reversed. Things…kind of suck right now. You may be at a low point in life, or at least dealing with a difficult problem that keeps making its presence known even when you try to focus on something else. You may just have to be patient for a while longer, and remember that it’s not always going to be so stressful or exhausting. This, too, shall pass; it may pass like a kidney stone, but it WILL pass.
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Today’s Tarot of Bones daily draw is the Five of Cups. Sometimes things just don’t go the way we had hoped. It really sucks, and there’s nothing you can do about it but do your best to pick up the pieces and move on. On the bright side, there’s usually still something left to pick up in the first place, so while you work to heal your wounds, also focus on what you still have.
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Today’s Tarot of Bones daily draw is the Queen of Cups, reversed. Sometimes love turns toxic; attachment becomes obsession. Today beware of this trap so that you do not get caught in the coils of something unhealthy. Otherwise you may find yourself fighting for your life and health, all while being told that it’s for your own good.
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Tooth: The Tooth is firmly in Summer, close to the Rib. This suggests that your head and your heart are in the same place, conversing closely about the growth and changes you’re undergoing. On the one hand, this may signify that you’re able to make the most of your current situation and it’s turning out better than you might have feared. On the other? Don’t let your success make you ignore any potential pitfalls; you need to make sure you plan for bad times as well as good.
Vertebra: This bone is also in Summer, laid over the end of the Long Bone. While you may be tempted to slow down, the boost in your resources says that it’s not quite time to close up shop and rest just yet. You may also be pushing yourself too hard and courting burnout, letting the material gains you’ve been trying to get fuel your actions even though you may be wearing out. Be cautious.
Rib: Sitting in Summer next to the Tooth, the Rib suggests that you are riding high on the experience of things going well, and as far as your heart can see there are no clouds in sight. This can be a good thing if you’re able to maintain a healthy pace because it will keep you motivated; however, if you aren’t careful you might miss important warning signs because you didn’t want to give up this feeling.
Long Bone: This is the only bone that isn’t solely in Summer, instead bridging the boundary between Summer and Fall. You’ve been at this for some time now, and it’s been fun in a lot of ways, but you can’t keep up this pace forever. You need to get rest, and while you may not consciously realizing it, your actions may be a cue that you aren’t as invincible as you thought. It may be time to shift gears whether you like it or not.
Overview: At first glance you might think that having all the bones (almost) in one season is a good thing. However, the more you look the more it appears that the balance is off. If you find yourself less enthusiastic about what you’re doing, or your performance is down, you may be getting tired of maintaining the current pace and be in need of a break. After all, you can’t be in a growth and high energy phase forever! Start making plans to slow things down a bit and maybe coast on your momentum instead of continuing to pedal furiously.
