Today’s Tarot of Bones daily draw is the Eight of Wands, reversed. You may find yourself delayed in what you’re trying to accomplish. While it may be frustrating, this is a good opportunity to work on patience. Thrashing about trying to figure out a way around the roadblocks may very well just be a waste of time and effort, and might even make things worse. Don’t worry; the traffic jam will clear up soon enough, and then you’ll be on your way again.
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Tooth: The Tooth is crossing over from Summer to Fall, ahead of all the other bones. This is a good sign that you’re thinking ahead. Careful planning, and making decisions that will help you in the future, are tactics that make it more likely that in the long run you’ll be successful. You recognize that you aren’t where you’d like to be, but everything starts with an idea, and you’ve got plenty of them.
Vertebra: This bone is hanging back in Spring. You’re not down and out, but you know you aren’t where you want to be yet. It’ll come around in time, but for now you need to conserve your resources until you’re more flush. A careful balance will allow you to keep from running dry but also use something to get you set up for future growth; just be ever mindful of what you have left.
Rib: This bone is in Summer, and that means that you are ready to grow! You know what you want to bring into reality, to the best of your ability, and while you’re letting your head lead, your heart isn’t too far behind. You’re able to enjoy the moment’s anticipation and get excited about what could possibly be on the horizons, which will help keep you motivated as things begin to take shape.
Long Bone: The Long Bone is in Summer, just starting to cross over into Fall. Your actions have been setting you up for this progress as well. Wise decision making means that you may have to curtail some of your more ambitious plans for now, but you’re doing what you can with what you’ve got. Thankfully it’s just about to start paying off, which means that it will help draw the Vertebra closer to the rest of the pack.
Overview: You want more than what you’ve got, and you’re on your way to making that happen. By planning far in advance you’re making sure you’re very prepared so that you don’t run out of resources too soon. You’re also letting yourself take some smaller actions that will set the stage for bigger ones, and you’re letting your inspiration keep you buoyed up even when you run into temporary roadblocks. Things are looking good; just make sure you keep a close eye on both the small details and the big picture.
Today’s (slightly belated) Lammas Skull Scrying comes from Least Weasel. Here is what she had to say:
See how high the sun is over the land! See how the heat scorches the plants and dries the ground! Summer is well upon us, and water becomes scarce. The young animals born in the spring are now stronger and faster, and the easy meals are more challenging these days. Flowers turn to fruit, yet fruit takes time to ripen. And we all wait for the rains of fall to soak the land again.
Would that we could bask in spring’s lush greenery year-round! Yet that is not the way of things. All beings must go through this trial, surviving on less water while hoping resources hold us through to when we are flush again. I see the birds watching the berries begin to turn, and I capture the unwary and weak. This is a liminal space, where the harvest is just beginning but not yet in full force, and the heat threatens to keep us from seeing it come to fruition.
So how will you survive the hottest, driest days? Will you hide in the cool comfort of your home and hope that the fires do not reach you? Will you offer water to those in need, that they may survive with you to the the rain’s return? Will you keep your portion of the harvest safe, or will it be stolen by those who have too much already and crave only more, more, more?
I feed to survive; even when I do not eat all of a kill, I provide much-needed food for other beings. I take the weak, and leave the strongest prey running well-fed on what greenery remains. My actions benefit others as well as myself, and we are all in this forest and field together. How do your actions affect others? Are you able to benefit the world, or do you only take? Do you make the best use of resources, so that they do not go to waste?
Think, as the sun shines late into the evening, of where that balance is rolling to. What may the fall bring, and how will you welcome it in?
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Today’s Tarot of Bones daily draw is the Nine of Swords. One of the unhappiest cards in the deck, this tells of mental anguish and distress, and sleepless nights full of anxiety and dread. Whatever’s eating you has got you pretty firmly in its jaws, and it’s having a detrimental effect on your life. There may not be much you can do about the situation itself, but do your best to mitigate its effects: be patient and kind with yourself, and do your best to focus on something other than the Big Scary Problem any time you aren’t able to do anything about it. This, too, shall pass; eventually the Nine of Swords will reverse and you’ll be in a better place.
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Today’s Tarot of Bones daily draw is the Page of Swords, reversed. This is a good indication that communication is breaking down somewhere, usually due to some sort of inconsistency. Maybe someone is giving you one story but telling another to someone else. Or perhaps they’re waffling between two choices and can’t make a full commitment. Be extra mindful if that person happens to be you, because at least you can do something about it! Otherwise, do your best to suss out what the real deal is, and act accordingly.
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Today’s Tarot of Bones daily draw is the Fool. The reversed Two of Wands earlier this week was warning against not getting too stuck in your ways, and the Fool is here to help move you out of your comfort zone! This is the time to start a new chapter; you have many possibilities ahead of you, if you just take that first step. You don’t have to be reckless; there’s plenty of room to explore while still being aware of what’s going on around you. But you know where you need to be going, at least to start out, so set yourself to that path.
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Today’s Tarot of Bones daily draw is the Two of Wands, reversed. Remember how yesterday’s Pocket Osteomancy reading discussed making your move after you’ve made deliberate choices with practicality in mind? This card is a warning that you are taking the safe route and being too hesitant. While it’s a good idea to not take too many risks, there’s also being so risk-averse that you miss out on the chance to try something new that could really pay off. trust yourself to not do anything too rash, and allow yourself to step out of your comfort zone.
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Tooth: The Tooth is in Spring, snuggled up pretty close to the Vertebra. Your decisions are about balancing where you are and where you want to be. There’s a lot of hope and promise, but you’re still recovering from some challenges and lean times. And that’s okay! You can be both cautious and optimistic at the same time. The good news is that you’re letting your practical realities guide your decisions, rather than letting them get carried away with worry or impulsiveness.
Vertebra: To continue this message, the reality you’re dealing with is that you aren’t where you’d like to be, but you’re gearing up to change that. You’ve taken some losses, and even if they were necessary it still was a reality check. However, you see a way out of this and now’s the time to be planning and setting the stage for growth. Just be sensible about it, and keep an eye on the larder and the bank account to be sure you aren’t overextending yourself.
Rib: The Rib is crossing over from Spring into Summer. You’re feeling positive and hopeful about the future, and you are SO ready for a change–and that’s good! Your heart is leading the way to a new future, but it isn’t at odds with other parts of your life. Instead, it’s being the scout who’s keeping you aware of possibilities ahead, and not getting too far ahead of the rest of the party which may need more time to catch up.
Long Bone: This one’s still in Winter, and that’s okay, too. Your actions are still reflecting the need to be careful and preserve what you’ve got. The good news is that since you’re doing lots of dreaming and concrete planning, when you DO feel ready to move your actions forward you’ll be well-grounded in doing so.
Overview: You’re going at the right pace. You’re not acting until you’ve prepared, and you’re keeping a close eye on the practical effects of your choices and actions. You’re letting your emotions have enough free rein that they can keep you motivated with dreams and possibilities, but keeping them tethered to the reality of things so that they don’t get out of hand. It’s okay that your actions are the last ones to change; it means you’re being deliberate.
Today’s Tarot of Bones daily draw is Strength, reversed. You are selling yourself short, likely because your view of “strength” is so limited that you cannot see it within yourself. Yet there is more to you than you give yourself credit for, enough that you have made it to this point despite all the challenges. Be kinder to yourself, and embrace the power and skill that has brought you here, as well as appreciating the support and luck that aided you along the way. You ARE worth it; don’t ever deny that.
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Today’s Tarot of Bones daily draw is the Hanged Man, reversed. Yesterday’s reversed Ace of Swords introduced the idea of having to make a decision but finding difficulty in doing so. Today’s card magnifies the consequences if you do not choose, for all of your efforts will be wasted and you’ll find yourself back where you started. So to keep things moving you have to figured out which section of this crossroads you’re going to select, and then stick with it.
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