Draconian Oracle

I was working through the month of Ne-Izi-Gar to complete this spread for my Sumerian Oracle. I compiled the epics of Gilgamesh and Descent of Inanna with a few of the Sumerian "demons" who appear in my deck as gate guardians. On Kin-Inanna I unveil this huge task for others to use. appt as this echos her descent.  Since this is a huge shadow self spread I figure there are two ways to use it: 1. do the spread and take notes for pondering upon later or 2. pull a card a day to walk through the process over a couple weeks of daily meditations (this is what I'm doing as I do my daily prayers to the dead).  I put the meditations for the positions in italic and dark blue.  Mašu (twin peaked mountains) with scorpion-men guards : Reason to take the epic quest. You come to the twin peaked mountain known as Mašu. Between the peaks lies a tunnel, as you get near the tunnel, two scorpion-men emerge and challenge you to find out why you have come there. Pu...

For our daily practice today there was a solar eclipse spread. It was suggested to do 2+ cards in each location to get a full picture answer. I went with my usual psychosis and one from each deck. It doesn't seem to look too good. If I'm looking right it's "stop being an individual, know your place, and get there" and "it's not safe to be your heritage right now, best to dump it to try to blend in." Well... fuck, right before a holy month. The All Deck Solar Eclipse Spread 1. What is ending in my life? -> Giger - Death : The ultimate health is to overcome death. Overcome yourself on this path and make death an advisor to life's problems. -> Sumerian - Uridimmu : Guardian and healing aspect. Another health related card in the "ending" position, interesting. -> Native - Maiden of Vessels (R) : Blinded by illusion, susceptible, seductive, and temporary she is a slave to passion, a deviate. So losing my deviant, wild ...

Let's play a game of word association! So I'm going to put some bits about each line and please give back a word or some words that come to your mind. I'm looking to get vibes/ideas for meanings for these positions (some other vantage points). Don't shy away from psychological concepts, this will be applied for shadow work. This is just points, I am working on layout as I ponder things. These are the obstacles to get to the gates. Probably baggage you are carrying with you or need to overcome.  1. Mashu : Twin mountains that are guarded by two scorpion men. Once past the guards, you go through the tunnel and a dark forest to find the River of the Dead). 2. Id-lu-rugu : The river of the dead that must be crossed before entering the land of the dead. 3. Ur-Shanahi : The ferryman on the river The next 7 are the gates into the Underworld. At each one you have to leave an article of clothing (clothes, jewelry, armour, weapons) which disempowers you, by the 7th gate yo...

I found this Mercury Retrograde spread and I thought it would be interesting to try, esp blended with the various decks since they each have their strengths and voices. I added in a root card to show "why /how this is being affected?" This was a good perspective exercise. I think I'll be adding it to a regular rotation every retrograde.  (Giger Tarot) 1. How will my communications be affected? High Priestess This is the deep desire to connect with your unconscious and embodies the part of you that lies in dreams bringing dark insights. You are turning to creative forces of unconsciousness. // Desire to connect and express myself past the twisted tongue and locked brain.  2. How can I fix this?   Tower Allowing what needs to be broken to be broken. Not being mad at myself for any dyslexic moments, etc. If people want to discontinue speaking to me because of it then fine.  3. How can I flow with this? The Empress I have all I need in my ear...

My usual all deck tester on Ethony's FM spread.  Giger 1. What possibilities are being offered to me right now?   The Universe Awakening of consciousness and self-regulated power of the creative Self, but also the path of bringing your desires into harmony with the divine spirit. The achievement of a goal, or the knowledge that what you newly start will be completed.  2. What area of my life is craving freedom and experimentation?   Justice It symbolizes the resistance you put up against your feelings, for it embodies reality that because of the need to create clarity for yourself concerning the tasks you have to perform and your goals and to attain clear judgement you suppress your feelings.  //Funny enough if I used the image as a clue, I should be giving my childlike side some freedom and having fun. The image IS of a being using a slingshot.  3. Where in my life can I bring more unity?   Strength This is the inconsid...

This spread seemed interesting. I decided to give it a quick run with one of the decks (there were 3 diff spreads this month for the FM so wasn't going to run the gauntlet for all of them! haha)  Native Deck 1. What part of myself have I been holding back?  8 of Shields- Sand painter Sand paintings were done by the medicine man, often with helpers, through out the day and left to blow away with the wind. Intricate designs, left to be given to the wind, impermanence. (omgs do I have a problem with the concept of this). The essence of the sand painter is luck through spiritual and artistic pursuits, but one must remain in balance with nature.  //developing theme here of balance with nature, art, and spirituality for fixing myself.  2. What assumption or social norm is getting in my way?  Chief of Pipes (R)  He tries to win, but fails so holds contempt for the world. This causes him to be withdrawn, petty, unsocial, mean. 3. What new att...

1. What aspect of my shadow is being revealed? a) 8oB Captive: Tribes of the sw used to have predatory raiding parties that would result in captives for slaves or adoptives. This card warns that balance must be maintained in life's struggles if one is to aquire strength and harmony. //is my paralysis because I let myself become overwhelmed and just "done" with things? b) 7oV Vision Quest: this vision quest is apart of the naming ceremony. Its essence is seeking love and harmony by vibrating inner tranquility. 2. How can I understand and integrate all of this "stuff?" a) Matriarch of Vessels: She can receive and transmit without becoming personally involved, a conductor. Dreaminess, illusion, and tranquility are associated with her. She is at the whim of every impact and impression. // getting back with my art channeling perhaps? b) The Devil (15): This card depicts the legendary white buffalo with Apache devil dancers. The buffalo dance is perf...

This is my Irkallu, Underworld, card. For Ne Izi Gar (ghost month-- which is in like 2 weeks!) I wanted to have a tarot/oracle spread based upon it for testing through that month. I am toying with what to do for the various stops along the trip down the Underworld; Qlippoth? Gilgamesh? Base questions on the deities attributes? Base the spots on wisdom gained from each deity? OYE! This card has an intention of walking through the Underworld from crossing into it to discussing what you wish with the gods at the bottom. First you need to cross the river Id-lu-rugu via the ferryman, Ur-Shanahi . (1-2 cards) At the mouth of the cave you encounter  Ninnghizhidda as the first gate guardian and challenger. (1 card) There are 6 more gates, all have guardians (scorpion men, bull-men, lion-men, smaller dragons, etc). At the gates you strip things you carry until you are naked and are challenged by the guardians to make sure you are worthy of crossing through. (6 cards, one per ga...

 I found this spread in Tarot Nerds. I decided to give it a run since it seemed like a good check in spread before my main holiday season kicks in. Giger (shadow self) 1. Where you are currently.   The Fool The constant search for the unreachable and unattainable goals. You allow yourself to become possessed by your inner yearnings to live out your emotional needs only at a higher level since you give up any orientation towards wordly goals by transcending you material objectives. This leads o a dreamy, cloudy thought pattern that interferes with your relationship with those around you. On the other hand, this leads to development of your Higher Self if you can obtain one of those lofty goals.  2. What are the fruits of your labor? What are you harvesting this year?   The Hermit Excessive demands of the outside world force you to look inwards and retreat within yourself. 3. What needs to be cut away in order to take away the most from this ha...