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[theillustrativewitch]

Month of Spreads Day 5

The joy spread

1. What brings joy into my life?

2. How can I accept my joyous experiences?

3. Is there anything that may be hindering or blocking my happiness?

4. How can I overcome those obstacles?

You are happiest when completing a long awaited goal or project and have that success recognized by your peers. Your communities are important to you and bring you your sense of completion. Spend more of your time in the communities your draw inspiration from, they are the life force and energy projecting you forward! Do not doubt yourself. You have value to add to this world but it’s easy to get lost in self criticism and lose confidence.  Allow yourself to form deep meaningful relationships with others to team up against your inner critic. Two is better than one! 

[theillustrativewitch]

Month of Spreads Day 6

The Subconscious Shadow Spread

1. What emotions am I currently holding back or suppressing?

2. What unexplored ideas or beliefs do I need to delve into?

3. What untapped potential do I need to develop?

4. What past event do I need to understand fully to bring myself closure?

I’m going to be leaving this spread uninterpreted... because reasons.

If you’d like, feel free to tell me what you believe it means.

[theillustrativewitch]

Month of Spreads Day 9

The Self Love Spread

1. How is my relationship with myself at present?

2. Is there any belief or idea I hold that is blocking my self-love?

3. How can I overcome this blockage?

4.  How can I start cultivating more self-love into my life?

My relationship with myself is currently stagnant af. I am resisting change despite desperately needing it. I'm holding onto this idilistic belief of success and its causing me to freeze up and avoid opportunities that could bring the change I need. I need to retreat to what currently makes me happy. Or rather, who. I have my lil family to cheer me up and cheer me on and work hard for them. I am bogged down by anxiety and fears of not being enough, and in order to cultivate self love I need to work through my anxieties (and get some better sleep dammit)

[theillustrativewitch]

Month of Spreads Day 2

Day 2 is dedicated to @amangledheart

The song that popped up first when I hit shuffle was “Ghosts”

“Do you remember a day in October

The leaves were falling just like me when it was over

One more day of sorrow and I'll struggle to stay sober

Hope to see you later when I get older

I still remember the smell of your perfume

It hasn't left me since the day you made me blue

I think I saw you but I know I'm not supposed to

I must be dreaming 'cause I don't believe in ghosts yeah 

I don't believe in ghosts “ 

And I’ve pulled two cards for you:

Six of Pentacles and Eight of Wands (Reversed)

I had to sit on this for a while. First the song threw me off because it was so upbeat but the lyrics themselves were so somber. And now the cards seem to be reflecting that mood as well. 

I can’t help but get the feeling like the song is trying to talk about someone who gave generously to you in the past through these cards. They were a major source of help that was propelling you forward but now they’re no longer there for whatever reason. You’re stuck or moving at a slower place because that support is missing / less frequent. There’s still echoes of what they’ve done for you, like a ghost, and it’s unclear how to proceed forward without their help.  You can, but you haven’t found the most direct path yet.

[theillustrativewitch]

Month of Spreads Day 7

A New Week /Catch Up

1. What do I have to look forward to this upcoming week?

2. What energies should I embrace to start this week as favorable as possible?

3. What lesson from last week, can I carry into this new week?

1: The Lovers - Look forward to feeling a sense of harmony and unity from the people around you.

2: Page of Cauldrons - Embrace the waves of change and inspiration when it comes.

3: Two of Wands - Plan. plan. plan. You don’t plan enough and then when you do, you aren’t patient enough to see the plans through.

[theillustrativewitch]

Month of Spreads Day 8

Energy Drain Spread

This one is a tad too personal so I won’t be adding an interpretation.

My current energy drains, followed by the cards suggestions for first steps in tackling them.

[theillustrativewitch]

Month of Spreads Day 4

Time to get focused!

1. What needs my attention?

2. What am I focusing on instead/ What is distracting me?

3. How can I shift my focus?

4-5. What resources can I use to help keep me on track?

Eight of Wands: Rapid change is coming. You need to focus your energy in order to make the most of it. If not, you won’t get the results you seek. Your growth, your change is the most important thing right now.

Six of Cauldrons: The past keeps brimming up in your mind. You wish for simpler, carefree days. Don’t be fooled by nostalgia. It’s good to have fond memories, but the past is always easier to process than the present.

Seven of Wands (Reversed): You keep comparing yourself to others and lack confidence, allowing you to be taken advantage of. Find your footing again so you can fight for what you deserve.

Judgement and Ten of Cauldrons: Remember you have a life changing choice coming. Embrace the change. Rise up with the help of those around you. Place trust in your intuition and in the people closest to you. They are there to help and support you, and maybe even provide new roads for you to explore.

[theillustrativewitch]

Month of Spreads Day 3

The Gentle Spread

"How can I be more gentle with myself?"

Six of Petancles (reversed) ☆ Four of Cauldrons (reversed) ☆ Seven of Pentacles

Stop giving much of yourself to others that there is nothing left for you. It is okay to be greedy. There are other opportunities and avenues waiting for you that will bring you happiness. Choose happiness. Persevere through patience.