Pick a Card Pair: Your Next Step π’ππ
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Welcome back y'all to another pick a card reading! Long time no see once again, but I'm back for another seasonal reading. Spring and fall are times of change, so no matter where you are in the globe right now, you may be feeling a tug to move forward with something new. I was inspired by seeing boots like these on a local marketplace, and it's fun to window shop and imagine wearing them for a day. Choose any pair of shoes below (numbered left-right & top-bottom) to reveal what your next step is for the journey ahead.
Pile 1 - Holo Shine π« Pile 2 - Neon Lace π‘ Pile 3 - Rainbow Clouds β Pile 4 - Glitter Studsπ
Pile 1 - Holo Shine π«
[III Empress, X Wheel of Fortune, 4 of Wands, 7 of Pentacles; Sunflower, Uranus - Change, Pause, Reflection, Apogee Voyage, Let Your Light Shine, You Choose Every Piece of Content You Consume; Heart Box, Colorful Planters]
Hello pile 1! This season wants to show you your creative potential by highlighting both what is there and what's to come. If you picked this pile, you may be aware of the artistic spark you carry, and you may have already been working on a few things in the recent past. This time, things flip around a little to provide you new perspectives and bolder ideas. If you've been feeling a creative rut or the sense that the same concept is getting rehashed over and over, this energy is bringing fresh and new inspiration for your next big thing. The cards are stressing to not rush this, or to even feel urged to move right away. Allow new thoughts to come to you once you have a better sense of which direction to go. Let's say you like painting murals, but are tired of painting in a particular style. This season is about exploring new avenues to reinvigorate how you approach the next new mural. Explore what you can do with what you are given!
Your Boot is the Empress. Paired with the Venusian Sunflower card, no less. You possess enough artistic talent and energy for this next masterpiece. Now is the time to lean into your natural confidence. Look back on what you have grown so far. See the heart coming out of the box? Self-love delivery service, for you! Give yourself praise here. Your Path is the Wheel. Things may get a bit topsy-turvy so that this opportunity can present itself. If you're used to getting similar clients, you may be struck with an odd request that takes you out of your comfort zone. Set sail for a big course. Your Step is the Castle. Being outside of the comfort zone doesn't mean being uncomfortable, per se. 4 of Wands shows that the same joys you feel when you took on your earlier work will be easy to access when you approach this next new thing with conviction. Let your light shine and beam the way forward. Your Journey is the Garden. With 7 of Pentacles and a sticker of potted plants, it's important to remember that Rome wasn't built overnight, and neither will this work be done immediately. Reflection and Pause say to take your time in assessing how you want to expand your creative capacity. It's okay to be a little picky over what you want to do, too. This is how we can set creative boundaries. Changes will happen anyway, so let the changes work in your favor by taking it a day at a time.
Thank you for reading, pile 1!
Pile 2 - Neon Lace π‘
[XX Judgement, XVI Tower, 4 of Swords, 8 of Pentacles; Heart, Scorpio - Investigate, Joy & Humor, Illumination, Heliacal Chronograph, the grind, just throw time at it until it's a thing; Colorful Boot, Born Free]
Hi there pile 2! This season clearly draws the line between endings and beginnings in this group. You're walking away from something for good, while at the same time moving into a whole new chapter of your life. This may be the biggest season of your year, as far as shifts are concerned. The start of summer/winter may look different for you than it does now, in some fashion. I'm getting that for some this is a school or work related change. Congrats to those in this pile who are graduating from school! As well as congrats to those who are starting work in the summer, I also wish you good luck in what you do. I don't really see this as change to be averted or nervous by, despite the tower's presence. It's more so that the border between one thing and another is strong, and this season is about navigating through a big transition with nonchalance and ease of mind. I did randomly tear up when typing this out, so here's a reminder that it's okay to feel emotional about the change even if it's good change. It can be a lot, and Scorpio says to give yourself the chance to process those feelings in a cathartic way before you move towards your next phase in life.
Your Boot is the Dawn. The Judgement card holds the same energy here as the Illumination card and Born Free sticker. A new morning approaches you. How you will shape it is up to you, but prepared or not the morning will come regardless. Your Path is the Peak. A height has been reached, now it's time to go further. It may feel as though you're being launched out into the stratosphere, the change may feel intense at times, but it's part of unfolding something bigger and better for you up ahead. Your Step is the Bed. Pushing yourself won't be necessary. The Grind card shows that you're ending one major task, with a new one soon to come. Forcing its arrival won't be necessary, so make sure to kick back and relax while the chances are there. Resting is crucial for being able to get through big changes without suffering burn out, so make sure to go easy on yourself and take breaks as needed. The Heart here emphasizes to let go of stress by practicing breathing exercises to steady the nervous system. Laughter is also medicine here, so enjoy watching something funny to take your mind off of things every now and then. Big transitions don't always have to be so serious. Your Journey is the Meadow. Although shaky in the start, things will level out in no time. The next beginning is an ongoing marathon, not a race to the finish line. You'll have more than enough time to adjust to everything that's going on.
Thanks so much for reading, pile 2!
Pile 3 - Rainbow Clouds β
[ Prism, 9 of Swords, Knight of Cups, Queen of Pentacles; Clover, Ceres - Nurture, Clearing, Energy, Macroscoria, go your own way, death is just one character I play, my real name is change; Glass of Water, Banana Bunch]
Hey pile 3! Before getting to your reading, I suddenly felt struck with fatigue and hunger despite having just had a snack. Then I see your stickers, a glass of seltzer water and bananas, and it made sense instantly. This season for you is a whole refresher! "Refresh" is the keyword for you. You have a dedicated, hardworking energy about you, but that energy needs some tender love, pile 3! Give yourself the nourishment you need, and how. This could literally refer to your diet and hydration, by filling up on what gives you sustainable energy and not just the quick junky kind. This group may have some kind of deficiency in something that's having an effect on physical fatigue and stress. It could be affecting sleep, as well. If you're not sure, I'd consult it with a professional. Besides food and sleep, this could also be needing nourishment in your personal life. You have a generous, loving soul that's craving to draw inward for self-care. If it feels like things have been falling out of luck, then allow yourself to clear out what's no longer needed, and by the end of the season with Clover things may turn around for the better. Now's the time to do right by you and extend that compassionate spirit towards your own well-being, from the inside out.
Your Boot is the Prism. You are manifesting a precious resource which will help you recover. The Prism represents infinite possibility, as does Macroscoria, so it can be anything from a new skin moisturizer to a scheduled health consultation with a clinician. Think endless possibilities in terms of what could help you. This resource will be special in helping you tap into what has been sorely needed most recently as a result of dedicated overworking. Be open to receiving this gift to help you get started. Your Path is the Vision. The 9 of Swords shows you may have been dealing with stress, burnout, fatigue, and perhaps even sleep troubles. Something's been driving you bananas for sure. However, these issues are also revealing an important yet neglected part of you that needs care. Worry only shows us a blurry detail. Imagine if you didn't know that a certain car part existed or how it worked, until you had to see a mechanic to fix it? By mending this, your understanding of the situation will expand past the limited fear-based ideas that doomscrolling on WebMD anxiety provides and will quickly dissipate. Your Step is the Sea Prince. The Knight of Cups is a romantic, caring soul, but is often extending his heart outward for the rest of the world. This time, simply let yourself receive this particular cup by going your own way. Lean into the Sea Prince's adaptability by making gradual changes. Your Journey is the Earth Queen. In creating internal balance, the rest of your life will flourish with ease. The Queen of Pentacles, like Ceres, is diligent, conscientious, and nurturing on a practical level. These qualities in you will grow as you give yourself more time and space to replace toxic habits with healthier solutions.
Thank you for reading, pile 3!
Pile 4 - Glitter Studs π
[King of Swords, IX Hermit, XVIII Moon, XVIII Death; Marigold, Capricorn - Achieve, Abundance, Anger, Fang Venim Ivy & Thorns, sound - resonance - frequency, i am brand new, Piano, Compass]
How's it going, pile 4! You are being given a chance to put the pedal to the medal, as I hear it. So much passion in this reading, I channeled the anger well before I even pulled the Anger card. That was intense, I had just remembered about a deadline of mine being missed by a hair. It's the sense of unfairness that drives anger isn't it?, especially when working hard for something only for it to fall short of what was desired. That's how Capricorn's planetary ruler Saturn likes to play the game, sometimes with harsh deadlines. However, this season is about seizing the gold when it's given. Whereas in the previous season, you may have taken a backseat approach to living your life, which while some reprieve was needed, it also meant certain goals weren't getting the juice they needed. Flytraps catch their rewards through baiting and waiting, but this time around it's much more grounded to make steady directed efforts towards what you want. You don't need to just hope for the best when you have the know-how and talent to pull off the seemingly impossible. Some of you in this group may be particularly into music, and want to achieve a music-related goal? Go for it. Want to experiment studying by listening to music? Try it out. There's only one way to find out how it's' going to work, and pondering on it alone won't feel as satisfying as giving it a test run.
Your Boot is the Sky King. This is your talent, your intellect in balance with self awareness. He is immune to the Dunning-Kruger effect; the only thing he doesn't know of is imposter syndrome. Yes, talent takes practice, but it also takes humble conscious self appraisal. When a lucky chance to develop your skill is offered, give it a go. Your Path is the Egg. Something hasn't even begun to begin, yet, but the stage is being set. For you, and by you. But once you are ready to leave your shell, it'll be completely up to you and your inner fire to help you set the compass towards your true north and break out of the egg's hold. Your Step is the Moon. Taking action this season will feel like stepping into the dark without a flashlight, but it's the only way to see if something will work out in the long run. Use that rage to step outside your comfort zone more easily. An example would be, if you were nervous to sign up for a music contest but being discouraged by someone else's comments drives you to sign up and get competitive instead of missing out, that's how you could use your anger to fuel your success here. No matter the outcome, taking risk and getting back up after knockbacks leads to growth. Your Journey is the Time. With Death's hourglass, as well as the Scorpio-based Marigold card reminding us to make each moment count, you are being asked to be more mindful of the time you're given to complete something you desire. If you want to apply to something that you care about, sooner would be better than later. This is a time to usher yourself into a new version of who you want to be, the version you resonate with deep down.
Thanks for reading, pile 4!
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