A Daily Draw Brings Insight

I was up early this morning and had an opportunity to get an early start on my morning routine. Instead of just drawing one card from one of the decks I own, I opted to draw two. The first card is from The Enchanted Map Oracle by Colette Baron-Reid. The second card is from Jen Faeline's Crystal Guidance Oracle Deck.

I knew I was going to need some crystal energy to help me with the message before I even drew the first card. Not surprisingly, the two cards have a similar message as if by coincidence or synchronicity. I know better (and my instincts told me just that) so who am I are argue?

The "Gentle Gardener" card's message is that of creating abundance by putting in the work of cultivating every aspect of the life you want. Our thoughts about ourselves and our reality directly influence the quality of life we are given and the gifts we receive from the Universe. 

The "Aventurine" card's message is that of growth and prosperity. The elemental association is that of Earth but of more notice is that the aligned chakra is actually that of the heart, long thought to be our emotional center. Green Aventurine is known as a stone of "personal growth." 

Do you see what I see?

It is easy to see the associations between a garden and growth, but what is not so easily seen is the relationship between the heart chakra and abundance - unless what we feel has a direct impact in manifesting what we need in our lives over what it is that we want.

Just some food for thought.

Day 7 - Protecting Treasure

Our final card in the 7 Day Oracle Challenge is now revealed.


The imagery of the card depicts a young girl atop a treasure chest. An open umbrella is above her head to deter any rain that would fall upon her.

This card has two different messages for us. The primary message is that we are under protection, symbolized by the umbrella. The secondary message is one of holding on to what you hold dear, whether that be family or friends, a pet, or even the development of a potential romantic relationship.

"You are not alone and have no need to fear. Embrace your courage." (p109)

This card gives us the knowledge that as we move forward, we are being looked upon by our guides and under their protection, both physical and spiritual. This card gives us peace of mind to advance into our lives with our safety net established behind us. In my opinion, it also reminds us to periodically look at what we hold dear, what we value as treasure, and to reevaluate as necessary.

Day 6 - Listening

Today's card features the image of an elephant. Two birds are also featured, as are a series of music notes. My intuition is a telling me that it is time to be quiet and become aware of what is occurring around me.


The guidebook continues along the same line. "Pay attention not only to what is being spoken, but also to what is not being said at the moment, for deeper message is not always obvious. Listen with your heart, not just your ears, and you'll find clarity." (p150-151)

For some reason I'm being drawn to work with both my heart and throat chakras after this reading. Time to break out the rose quartz and blue lace agate. Until tomorrow, folks!

Day 5 - Strength

I must apologize for being so late with this post today. Things just seemed to continuously come up throughout the day and knocked me out of my usual rhythm. Things should be back to normal tomorrow, however.

Today's card is Strength. Again, the title says it all.



 "You can connect with and channel the power of the universe. The strength card indicates that your ideas are being tested and refined and relationships are being deepened. No matter what happens, nothing can move you off the course of evolution." (p124)

After yesterday's card, today's drawing brings us to a new direction.

Day 4 - Details, Details

Today we've been gifted with another card loaded with imagery. After playing with the lighting in my photographing area, along with playing with camera settings, I was able to produce this little gem to give you a better view:

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I didn't need any intuition with this card because the words at the bottom said it all. "Be aware that what you need to know lies in the details. If you're entering into an agreement of any kind, pay attention to them before, not after, when it's too late." (p121)

After yesterday's message telling us to take a break and embrace a state of spiritual solitude, today we're being given the message to look at everything, especially the smaller details, to provide the full picture. I'm very interested in tomorrow's card to see how this relates!

Day 3 - Solitude

Welcome to day 3, folks.

Today's card is "Solitude."

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The imagery of the card depicts a small building at the edge of a body of water, complete with a reflection. A light post seems to be providing extra illumination even though the moon is present at the top left of the card. In the background, behind the structure, is more water which leads me to believe this card is speaking of emotions.

I'm a pretty independent person and I enjoy solutide. Especially when it comes to a spiritual seclusion; not much else can be as powerful as that. However, there is also a flip side to solitude. Too much of it can create a depression for you. My instinct is telling me the light post is a sign to recognize when it is time to stay and time to return to the great big world.

I love Colette Baron Reid's writing style. It is so simple and to the point, yet filled with enough nuggets to get you thinking about the cards and how they relate to your particular situation. The guidebook also shares reversed meanings of the cards for those that choose to use them. At this time I do not, but I do recognize that there can be a little negative in the positive. I think you're going to be surprised at Colette's take of this card.

She suggests that this card is indicative of a need to calm the mind and meditate. It is time to go into a spiritual retreat. "This is not an advantageous time to ask questions or push forward in any way. Rather, it's a period for conscious retreat. What's called for now is to step back and take focus off of your life and your troubles." (p34)

Wait...what?

DAY 1: Visualize the life you want to create for yourself. You reap what you sow.
DAY 2: Wait out the storm. Good things are on the horizon.
DAY 3: Enter a state of meditative retreat and take the focus off of your life and troubles.

Wowzers. These oracle cards sure know what they're talking about, and what's more, they practically show us how they connect together.

Day 2 - Storm Fields

This card seems very negative upon first glance. What appears to be a tornado and rain shower seem to descend upon a lone house in the middle of a plain. In the foreground I can see a bee flying over a flower, oblivious to the storm in the background. This card feels as though it is warning me to take shelter and wait out a storm of some sort. Having lived in Missouri for the majority of my life, buckling down during a serious thunderstorm and other severe weather is nothing new.

The guidebook, however, describes today's card as the release of pent up energy. "Not all storms are destructive," we are reminded. "Rather, they serve nature by bringing rain to the ground and wind to the trees." This card suggests to us that yes, we are going to get a little wet, but after that period of time we will once again be bathed in the sunlight.

I view this card as a continuation of yesterday's message. We were blessed with advice on visualizing the life we want to lead, even through stormy times. How fitting that today we would get a card telling us a similar message.

Check back tomorrow for day 3!

Day 1 - Field of Dreams

Here we go (on an adventure!)...

I have decided to use one of my new oracle decks with this challenge. I think the process will help me get more aquatinted with these cards while, at the same time, giving me an opportunity to test the accuracy of the cards and how that information meshes with my intuition. The deck I'm using is The Enchanted Map by Colette Baron-Reid.

Today's card is Field of Dreams. The imagery is so appealing that I feel as though I almost want to step inside of the card. The lush grass at the bottom contrasts beautifully with the blue sky. Instinct tells me that this card is a play on the old adage "you reap what you sew."

The guidebook suggests that drawing this card reflects a time of great abundance if one is willing to get to work and create it. Colette's suggestion is to concentrate on the best life you want regardless of the little things that may be currently holding us back.

"You have a basket full of seeds that are quite powerful, for your talents are Divinely inspired and will indeed lead to a great harvest to be shared with others. You will reap what you have sown." (p57)

Holy smokes, folks! Is my intuition keyed in or what? I promise that I did not cheat and look ahead before sharing what my instinct was telling me about the imagery of the card. How cool that I was spot on with the meaning?

Check back tomorrow afternoon for day 2.