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My beautiful new tarot cards! This is my first general reading with this deck, taking her for a test spin LOL

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Lavender

Lavandula officinalis

Known as: Elf leaf, nard, nardus & spike

Related plants: A member of the mint family Lamiaceae, there are genus of 47 known species of lavender. It includes well known plants such basil, mint, rosemary, sage, savory, marjoram, oregano, hyssop, thyme, lavender, and perilla, as well as catnip, salvia, bee balm, wild dagga & oriental motherwort.

Parts used: Flowers

Habitat and cultivation: This flowering plant is native to the the Mediterranean

Plant type: Perennial

Region: Most are hardy from Zones 5 to 9 | Spanish Lavender (L. stoechas) is only hardy in Zones 7 to 9.

Harvest: You can harvest all the budding spikes or flowers on your plant during the growing season but avoid cutting into woody growth. Don't want to take more than 1/3 of the plant at this time & limiting your harvest to flowers and buds should keep you within recommended limits. As first frost approaches, snip off woody, leafy stems & branching. You can safely take up to 2/3 of the plant at this time. Harvesting too early can stimulate more growth which you don't want since the lavender is moving into winter dormancy.

Growing tips: To grow lavender successfully it needs well-drained soil, full sun & may be a good idea to check the PH beforehand because soil too acidic may kill off your plants. It survives well in dry conditions, so you'll only have to water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. Plant lavender in spring, once all chances of frost have passed. This beautiful, fragrant herb is a great addition to raised beds, in-ground gardens, and growing in containers spacing plants 12 to 18 inches apart.

Medicinal information: Taking lavender products by mouth, including teas and a specific oil supplement or inhaling lavender oil as aromatherapy, seem to reduce symptoms of depression & anxiety. Lavender oil is believed to have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to heal & burns & bug bites. Some studies suggest that consuming lavender as a tea can help digestive issues such as vomiting, nausea, intestinal gas, upset stomach, & abdominal swelling. A study published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology found that lavender oil could be effective in combating antifungal-resistant infections. Using it as aromatherapy can also reduce colic symptoms & menstrual cramp pain.

Cautions: Lavender essential oil is possibly safe when inhaled as aromatherapy, but applying products that contain lavender oil to the skin is possibly unsafe for young cis males who haven't reached puberty. The oil seems to have hormone-like effects that could disrupt normal hormones & in some cases, this has resulted in breast growth.

Lavender might cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Taking lavender with sedative medications might cause breathing problems and/or too much sleepiness.

Lavender might slow down the central nervous system. If used with anesthesia and other medications given during and after surgery, it might slow down the central nervous system too much. Stop using lavender at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Magickal properties

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Mercury

Element: Air

Deities: Aradia, Elves, Faeries, Hecate & Saturn

Magickal uses:

• Place in sleep pillows to encourage peaceful sleep

• Wear as a perfume to attract a new love

• Rub on paper when writing love spells or notes for added power

• Add with rosemary to a satchet for preserve chastity

• Scatter around your home to invite protection & purifying energies

• Use in a ritual bath to lighten feelings of depression or sadness

• Wear or use in an amulet to discourage cruelty from a spouse

• Drink lavender tea before bed to aid in astral travel or dream magick

• Burn as an incense for meditation or spirit work

• Use in spells to strengthen friendships

• Purify your ritual candles & tools with a drop of oil to release any negative energies contained within them

•  Hang above your door protect against evil spirits , for home blessings & to cleanse all who enter

• Rub the oil on to the base of the skull or temples to help cure the nervous exhaustion that sometimes happens after intensive magickal workings

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Did a reading for the day ahead and was immediately met with the message, "Don't engage with energies that won't meet you on an equal level."

Within the hour I was dragged into an argument in which the other person couldn't communicate without raising their voice. I refused to do the same, and said as such.

Just felt like sharing. Maybe that message is for one of you guys, too

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Anne Crosses the Dark Pool ~ from “The Enchanted Forest” ~ 1921 ~ Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (Australian illustrator of children’s books, mostly depicting fairies, 1888-1960)

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Acherontia sp. The Entomologist's Text Book. Written and illustrated by John Obadiah Westwood. 1838.

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The beautiful and colorful imagery present in this deck speaks to me throughout the year, not just around Halloween! 🧡

A Message for January 27th: With the Queen of Swords here, there is definitely a message about cutting through crap that you have chosen to ignore in the past, things that bind you, no matter how painful it might be to do so in the moment. Think of confronting something, a feeling or action, that you don't quite agree with. Consider how this situation really makes you feel. The Queen discerns truth from fiction, reality from lies: Be true to yourself, above all.

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I Ching

Do any of you work with this divination method? Had an interesting experience with a reading this morning...

I am curious to explore this further. Please feel free to share any resources for learning; I'd also be interested in hearing others' experiences with this method as well.

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You are worth your weight in gold. You know that, right?? If you need a little reminder, the ♌️ Full Moon in Leo ♌️ on January 25th (also known as the "Wolf Moon" or the "Severe Moon") has you covered! Fueled by a powerful T Square with Jupiter in Taurus and a frankly deadly Opposition to the Sun conjunct Pluto in the sign of Aquarius, we'll be motivated to shine regardless of convention. Or the status quo. We'll want to speak out against institutions, leaders, or groups of people who siphon our light & abuse their power. We'll be reclaiming the individual sovereignty within us. And it'll all hinge upon what our personal values are and how they're changing. Don't be shocked if you find yourself disengaging with certain social circles that no longer reflect what you personally stand for. This full moon wants us to wear our inner crowns with a regal pride. Not gonna lie, this has "dump him" energy written all over it. Looking directly at you, Trump.

But what are our personal values? And what can we do in order to find our inner crowns if we've misplaced them? Take a deep breath, center yourself, and come along with me on this PAC reading. Let's find out where your royal regalia has been stashed! Choose the crown below that most feels like something you'd wear...

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👑 Disclaimer:  All PAC readings on my blog are for entertainment purposes only. They're meant to help you reflect on aspects of your life & hopefully inspire you. Beautiful divider made by @kawaii-lau

👑 Pile One 👑

You're a free-thinker. You place value in your ability to take in new thoughts and ideas into your life. And you're not adverse to changing your opinions when new information reveals itself. You have an adaptable, flexible mind. I think it's your best quality!! Something to be proud of. But, I'm sensing that it's gotten on the nerves of one person (very close to you) who doesn't share your mental adaptability & has no ability to change their thoughts on a subject. No matter how many times you've tried to appeal to them with facts or figures, they will not budge an inch. This Full Moon in Leo might spark another heated, fruitless debate on a subject that the two of you have clashed on in the past. To be honest, this has Boomer versus Millennial vibes. Let me ask you this: how many times will you engage in this conversation before you realize that said person won't leave their informational echo chamber? I said you're an adaptable, flexible thinker, but in this, perhaps you're being just as rigid as the other person. Your crown has been hiding inside that rigidity and the other person is mirroring you. Let go. Let them do their thing. Accept that you're different and divided on some topics. And that it isn't your job to educate them anymore. I guarantee it, one day they'll WISH they had listened when they had the chance...

⚠️ Side note: You would do well taking this debate outside of the person & to a greater forum where you can have discussions with people who do not argue in bad faith. I feel like this is a very pro/anti Isreal or Palastine debate that you've had with that person or that you've been slogging through hell with your blood family about politics lately. They won't change. Take that energy and talk with people who can actually discuss issues in an informed way.

👑 Pile Two 👑

You value financial security and getting your Maslow's hierarchy of needs met. But you've misplaced your crown by following someone else on their projection of your life instead of your own. Losing you time and money in the process. And maybe causing you a streak of bad luck lately. I think you've noticed this. 🧐 I can see that you're a very lucky person who can manifest things easily. So, this sudden & misfortunate wave has probably gotten you suspicious that something isn't quite what it seems. Investigate that. When you dig down into the roots of that doubt you might find a different person at the end who is pulling the strings. Wear your ruler's crown on this Full Moon in Leo. Put your foot down and finally act on your desires instead of theirs. Make a plan to put your own needs first this time. It will help your good luck to come back to you & hopefully reroute you to greener pastures in the spring of this year. Another aspect to this might involve a signed contract or a bad partnership to someone taking you for a ride in the worst way. Part of this full moon may require you to advocate for yourself against this financial robbery and pursue your own course instead of just listening to their many guilt trips & threats. Your first priority should always have your well-being in mind. You're worth the rewards for all the work you put in.

⚠️ Side note: I feel like someone in this pile will be opening up a new bank account just for themselves & not adding their significant other to it because they aren't being very "significant" right now and are acting more like an "other" to you. It's probably a good idea, to be honest.

👑 Pile Three 👑

You value family. When I pulled the cards for this pile, I got Princess & King of Swords and the Page & Queen of Cups. But they were all reversed. You value family...however, this Full Moon in Leo is asking whether you value or are trying to garner their unwinnable, always moving approval?? It seems to me like you're running a race you can never finish. I'd go to Pile One and quickly browse through what I said about mental rigidity. However, I'd also say "easier said than done" in your situation. Unlike Pile One, yours is an emotional tether rather than an intellectual discourse and it's so hard to disengage when it boils down to the people who raised you or the people you are raising. Wearing your crown on the 25th will entail setting some firm boundaries and living up to YOUR OWN expectations. What would a family that you choose look like? Or what are reasonable asks when it comes to fulfilling the wishes of your mother or father or child?? Remember that you're also a part of the family system & have needs too!! You matter. If you're having trouble, reach out to an outside friend or trusted support system. Talk to them honestly about your situation & listen to them. They may have some good advice. But most of all, try being gentle with yourself while you untie the twisted puppet strings keeping you from standing in your strength here. I'm sending you a big hug right now. My inbox is always open if you need someone to talk to, by the way.

⚠️ Side note: Lean into your 4th and 10th houses or Capricorn/Cancer placements if you have any in your chart.

👑 Pile Four 👑

You value reciprocation. Things must be an even balance of give and take for you. This Full Moon in Leo, it'll become obvious that the symbiosis in your partnerships are way off, and the scales need to even out. I also see this being a situation where you've spent too much money (or energy) one one thing & have ignored pretty much everything else to your own detriment. It may become needed to go over your budget & see where the $ is going or come up with a new plan on how all the bills are getting paid. I definitely feel like you're the one on the "paying more, getting less" end. 😡 Wearing your crown on this Full Moon means speaking up & standing in your self-worth. It means asking your partner for more time spent with you. Or asking for the raise you've been promised but have yet to see. It may also require you to step away and reconsolidate your energy if a solution to the imbalance isn't reached. A "lack mentality" is all over this pile. However, I think this is due to the slack you've been financially carrying for others and not something intrinsic to you and your bank account. You're lacking cause people around you are slacking! Time to cut off the loan-giving and set a payment plan in action!

⚠️ Side note: It isn't your job to make sure someone else's rent or bills get paid. If they aren't making the effort, why are you?? Also, if a boss keeps teasing a raise but wants you to put in more effort first, it may be time to take your business elsewhere.

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💖 February 2nd: Last Quarter Moon in Scorpio

This is your last call to slay any old energy or personal demons from last year before we're launched into The Year of the Wood Dragon and the official (astrological) start of 2024. I would suggest doing shadow work involving the fears that keep you from moving into the future. The more you release now, the more you stand to gain later in the year!!

💖 February 5th: Mercury enters Aquarius

We're thinking in the future now! Discuss your ideas with a new group and explore your options outside the box during this transit. Now that we're well past the Merc Rx energy, communication with others will pick up, and we'll be more prone to talking about the perspectives we gained over the holiday season. Mercury in Aquarius is all about making things weird & with Pluto in the mix, conjunct to Mercury itself, all the weird ideas we have could be powerfully transformative.

💖 February 6th: Pallas enters Sagittarius

The introduction of a new perspective on the 5th has opened the playing field today for Pallas in Sagittarius to explore. We'll be enthusiastic about the bigger picture and inspired to plan our path onward towards it. Tap into your inner wisdom as you tread through foreign soil. It's important to think or strategize each step of our adventures instead of just bulldozing our way past the gates. Even taking a leap of faith could be a calculated risk we factor into our plans.

💖 February 6th: Saturn Quintile Uranus

A Quintile is an aspect that encourages us to use our talents. With Saturn and Uranus making this Quintile, success comes from applying our talents in new ways that may seem unusual or eccentric to others. But don't let the cynics stop you! What's crazy to someone else might be a breakthrough for you. Especially since Saturn in Pisces is being particularly beneficial to Uranus here!

💖 February 7th: Ceres enters Capricorn

Today is all about resource management. In order to make our ambitions a reality, it would be wise to take stock of the things we have and change the frivolous ways we have been using them. This transit will get us disciplined on our path to success. You may want to start a budget plan, exercise routine, or restructure how/what you give to others. It'll pay off in the long run.

💖 February 8th: Vesta Direct in Gemini

We're getting focused on data collection & schematics after realizing that we need to be more disciplined with our resources. It may take actually logging everything into a spreadsheet editor, though. We will also be more focused on our social circles and the sense of warmth we gain from talking with our friends, siblings, and people we meet while traveling. Get acquainted with new friends who share the same creative spark as you!

💖 February 9th: New Moon in Aquarius

Do you feel the earth shaking?? That's just Uranus in Taurus squaring the New Moon. I predict unpredictable change within the realms of politics, societies, and our ideals as an outcry for humanitarian action roars across the globe. In my opinion, this starts the beginning of something BIG. Look at the realms of technology, innovation, and science for a clue. This feels like a jump in A.I. advancements.

💖 February 13th: Mars enters Aquarius

We're being driven by our ideals, political alignments, the traits we have that make us unique, and maybe a little anger if you feel like you're having to follow rules that don't seem right to you. Mars in Aquarius bangs their own drum so to speak and we may end up going off on our own instead of conforming. Loneliness can result from this maverick attitude. However, the trade up is that you'll be free from constraints if you rebel.

💖 February 16th: First Quarter Moon in Taurus

The bull is slow but steady in its motion. When it resolves to do something, it will commit to the task with unwavering grit. Today is a good day to dig our heels in and determinedly walk towards our goals. Self worth/high value choices are blessed with extra points underneath this lunation.

💖 February 16th: Venus Enters Aquarius

Love for the strange and unusual captures our hearts during this transit where Venus isn't satisfied with humdrum romance. It needs to be weird, it needs to be exciting, it needs to be different than what we are used to. It needs to speak to our future & inspire us to greater levels of awareness or a whole new planet entirely. Get into bed with something out of the norm!

💖 February 18th: Sun enters Pisces

Happy birthday season, my fellow Piscean Dreamers! Today marks our entrance into the deep, mystic waters of the double fish. Intuition and emotions will be heightened during this time so get out your journals & jot down any psychic transmissions when they come. I'd also suggest tightening up our boundaries during Pisces Season. We fish have issues when it comes to defining where we end and you begin. Compassion is nice but not when it jeopardizes you.

💖 February 19th: True Node in Aries Conjunct Chiron

Aided by spiritual Pisces Season, we'll be learning ways to heal our identity wounds and help others in the process. However, it may entail the painfulness of feeling those wounds first before the healing (or coping) can begin. Be gentle with yourself as you apply the salves and medicines onto those hurting parts. Today, we should remember that everyone is fighting an invisible battle with demons we can not imagine.

💖 February 23rd: Mercury enters Pisces

Our mind dips into metaphor and symbols as the Messenger God takes a deep swan dive into subconscious waters. Our dream life should see an uptick in activity during this transit. While the things we perceive may seem confusing at first, remember to not take anything literally. Dream wisdom is usually steeped in layers of riddles.

💖 February 24th: Full Moon in Virgo

⚠️ Intense energy incoming: This lunation is rough. Be aware and proceed with caution.

The certainty we had in Aquarius Season is being challenged big time by a multiple planet opposition in the elements of earth and water. Not only that but we have a ton of planets grouped together like they're in a Zoom Meeting in Aquarius, disagreeing with whatever big idea we had on the 5th and 6th. Keep in mind that the spiritual & the mundane co-exist together perfectly. It's only how we perceive their differences that divide them for us. Utilize your magic to brainstorm practical solutions. We may feel very conflicted in deciding upon one fixed method. Do yourself a favor and just sleep on it.

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Shadow Work & the Draconic Chart

In this post I wanted to explore the connections between shadow work, the draconic chart, and tarot, and how these three elements can be used alongside each other for awareness and betterment of the self, and overall personal improvement. This is my work, do not copy or repost without my permission.

In my experience, shadow work is primarily about reflection of the self (awareness).

The Draconic chart is all about our true self. Even if we don't feel especially in touch or in tune with this side of ourselves, it is the natural reaction, the impulse, the instinct--and controlling an impulse or an instinct is sometimes a very difficult thing to do. So while we do not always identify with our Draconic identity, it's part of us just the same. It's also how we would have been had the world and our caregivers not shaped us differently when we were too young to remember.

The tarot is also a tool for self-reflection. So how do these things work together?

I'm not sure about you guys, but I use a list of prompts to explore shadow work. It gives me a foundation to work from when I sit down with the intention of working a few things out.

I had a pretty big breakthrough the other evening when I thought to ask the tarot to explore my relationship with perfectionism (the topic I was working with that day). My deck essentially told me that this crippling perfectionism was a result of early influence (i.e. learned behavior). There was also a message in my reading that spoke of the fact that now that I have identified the reason, I can consciously go against the grain of what I was taught, to be less of a perfectionist--and thus much more content with myself, my work, and my creative output overall. By making this conscious choice to think for myself and how I want to be, versus following ingrained and learned behavior, I am getting more in touch with and aware of the positive qualities present in my Draconic chart.

It's tough, going against what you were taught when you were very young. So, for right now, it's a conscious decision I have to make. It might be that way for a long while, it might be that way forever. But I am honestly so much happier being in alignment with my truest self.

I encourage you to begin exploring the relationship between tarot, shadow work, and Draconic astrology. It's helped me a lot, and I hope it will do the same for you! 💜