April One Card Draw!

[wrenstarling]

The April One Card Draw is now OPEN CLOSED! Thank you for participating!

Comment and I will pull a card for you from my original, unique bird oracle deck. Anyone and everyone is welcome! The more detail you give in your request, the better I can interpret the card's meaning for you, which is my role as intermediary, however, even just a general request will get my best effort; it's up to you. For privacy, you may post anonymously; sponsors may choose to get their reading via private message.

If you are facing a choice, the cards may help point in the most positive direction for you. You may request an overall card to meditate upon. You might want a card to let you know what new thing may come into your life in the near future, or what is the most important thing facing you at this time. You may ask a specific question and we will see if the universal subconscious can answer it for you. However you use this opportunity, I hope it will be helpful!

Today, I'm working for tips; please support my work if you can! All sponsors may request a second card! (This may be a new question or more detail on the original question, whatever you prefer!)
If total tips exceed $25, I will select from all sponsors to receive a free Wings reading. At $50, a random sponsor will receive a Simple Nest reading. At $75, everyone gets into the running to win a Wings read, and at $100, everyone gets a chance at a Simple Nest. Thank you for your support!
Can't afford to tip? Spread the word! Post a link to my draw in at least two different places and you can request a second card! Thank you!

Update: We didn't achieve an incentive this month. I'll be retooling for next month!

As always, please see the disclaimer on my profile page. Also, remember that you can purchase a read at any time from that same profile page or from my website!

Comments

[amethystfirefly]

May we please have a card? Our birthday was Sunday and it'd be nice to have a general idea of what we're looking forward to this year. ^^ Thank you so much!

[wrenstarling]

For you, a straightforward message from Mockingbird: You will be tested by a blinding distraction. If you stay calm and remember to use all your senses, you will do will.
Remember that actions speak louder than words.

Happy birthday!

[morgwensraven]

Thank you for offering this again.

I would like a card to help me in deciding the next steps on my healing. I chipped in so two cards would be appreciated to clarify suggestions.

[wrenstarling]

Water is going to be important to your process. Both cards are water cards, and a third card that thought about poking its nose in was also a water card. I am getting the sense that I cannot stress enough how important water is to your healing.

Your cards (and thank you for your support, by the way!) are Kingfisher and Heron/Egret. (Stork, which is the card of parental care/sacrifice, also tried to peek in, but retired.)
Kingfisher is about clear vision on both land and water. This bird makes a home by bashing out a burrow, sometimes injuring itself in the process. This bird is associated with streams and rivers, freshwater. Dive into it, trust your instincts, don't be afraid to hurt yourself a bit (only a necessary bit!) in the process.
Egret/Heron (they are very closely related) is the fisherman, timeless and taciturn, quiet and patient, self-reliant above all. Utterly independent with deep confidence and security of self; this may be where you are headed in your healing. Your great challenge will be in balancing your strong emotions; from this, you will derive great strength and wisdom. When you are not successful in this, you will alternate between overly strong expression and overly strong repression of emotion.

I hope this helps!

[panda]

I know what I need to do, I am just having a very hard time finding the motivation I need to actually /start/. If the birds have something to say about that, it would really help.

[wrenstarling]

For you, I drew Roadrunner. SPEED! This bird is first and foremost about speed, including multitasking, being verbally quick and general mental agility. Roadrunners are tough, too, able to take on a rattlesnake! While independence is good and natural for this bird, it can backfire, so don't be afraid to accept a little help if you need it.

Sometimes, doing things quickly is a lot easier than taking it one step at a time; sounds like you need to hit the ground running, even if you need someone to give you a very firm push first!

Good luck!

[celestinenox]

Hello, me please! I'm considering doing something really out-there, and I need to know if it's worth the risk. ^_^

Thank you!

[wrenstarling]

Thank you for your support!
I asked first if you should do it, and second if it would be worth it.
Your first card is Loon, the BIRD of the "really out-there"! Loon suggests going the distance, but keeping those you love close to you!
Your second card is Bluebird. This is, of course, the classical bird of happiness, but is generally more about the search and striving for than the getting...the bluebird knows that happiness can be a fleeting dream. This is a bird, too, that is more about the surface than the depth, too gentle and nonaggressive for passion or drama, too much a creature of the present to be complex.
It sounds like "worth it" isn't exactly the best descriptor of your end result, but you should, nevertheless, pursue it. The striving has value even if it never really ends; live in the now, do what calls to you, and don't worry too much!

I hope that helps!

[ambelies]

May I have a card, please? Just general guidance or whatever the universe would have me know.

[wrenstarling]

For you, the Mute Swan, the card of the Maiden. Sweetness, fidelity, love, silence broken only for a very important reason. This is a form commonly chosen by the gods, and therefore should never be spied on or underestimated or angered.

A nice card for spring!

[whatawaytoburn]

Can I get a card on where I ought to be going with my writing/current projects?

[wrenstarling]

Hrm. The cards were very difficult on this question, but I finally managed to draw Cuckoo for you. I'm not sure how helpful this card is; in a way, it's a character card, representing both the older man trying to recapture youth by cheating on his wife with a younger woman and the kindly grandfather who delights in youth, comfortable in his dependence on others, sometimes cranky in that "get off my lawn" way.

Not sure how helpful this is!

[lilmoka]

May I have a card, please? I'm thinking a lot about friends, these days.

[wrenstarling]

I had the opposite problem with your read; at one point, the whole deck seemed to want to jump out at you! But it settled down and I finally chose Rook.
The Rook knows when bad fortune is coming; if it leaves, so should you. Bow to the wisdom of the birds, respect their intelligence. This is the bird of humility and temperance.

I hesitate to give advice on a relatively vague reference, but it sounds like you need to choose your friends carefully.

I hope this helps!

[serpentine]

I'd like to have a card relating to the fact that we are nearing the end of undergraduate studies and I guess a general, "what direction" next thing is what I want?

[wrenstarling]

For you, I drew the Vulture. Use what you have, what nature provides, don't waste your energy when you can make use of other sources of energy, let what you need come to you...but you MUST be keeping your eyes (literal as well as spiritual) open! Be willing to face unpleasant realities in general and find what is good and useful in what others discard and avoid. Be grounded, practical, and realistic.

My, that sounds very "mom"! Hope it helps!

[acelightning]

Health, please...

[wrenstarling]

The Quetzal, which carves its nest out of dead or sick trees, has large eyes well adapted to the dim forests it lives in and thick feathers to protect its fragile skin, teaches about the complexity of natural, biological adaptation. For the quetzal, freedom is more important even than life.

I hope this helps!

[nightmachinery]

Could I get a card, geared toward career / education? Thank you in advance!

[wrenstarling]

Interesting! I drew Vulture for you as well!
Use what you have, what nature provides, don't waste your energy when you can make use of other sources of energy, let what you need come to you...but you MUST be keeping your eyes (literal as well as spiritual) open! Be willing to face unpleasant realities in general and find what is good and useful in what others discard and avoid. Be grounded, practical, and realistic.

In this economy, repeated appearances of Vulture on this topic certainly, unfortunately, make sense!

[chasethecloudsaway]

Can I get a card on education, please?

[wrenstarling]

For you, I drew Heron/Egret. In regards to education, this card would suggest self-reliance and independent study. Take advantage of things overlooked by others. Precision and timing are important.

Good luck!

[cassandramorgan]

I would like a card please!

Thank you ^_^

[wrenstarling]

For you, I drew Eagle, the bird of the knight. This bird speaks of service, devotion, usefulness, maturity; keeping yourself to yourself, neither a leader nor a follower. This bird also speaks of the vision that comes with detachment from earthly things.

Interesting!

[starfleet]

Can we please have an overall card to think about?

[wrenstarling]

I drew Thrush, the bird of autumn. This strong-blooded bird is associated with alchemy, the magic of music, musical notes, the anvil and blacksmith, the rustling of leaves, the increasing of secrets. This bird is a bringer of depth.

[ngakmafaery]

...I'd love one, please, maybe on the subject of how to get going in the best way for the best results(currently health bad, longtime job almost over but not quite, trying to buy a house, and sell old one etc.etc.)...thanks for any helpful insights!

[wrenstarling]

Yours was a difficult read; probably partly because that's a lot to cover with one card!
Initially, I started to draw Eagle, but Hawk came up instead; still, I think it's worth noting these two raptors both appeared. Hawk is the bird of the in-between, as you are in-between in many ways right now. Hawk reminds us to see things as grey rather than black and white, and to keep an eye on the big picture. Hawk speaks strongly of messages, especially between worlds or from the past, but messaged and communication generally, including through dance. Find the strength to go on through activity; keep busy. You have useful tools to use.

I hope this helps!

[(Anonymous)]

Could I have a card for the upcoming month? It's time I started earning more of my keep.

[wrenstarling]

For you, I drew Nightjar. This card suggests that a night time job might be what you are looking for. Alternatively, you are in a state of hibernation while the soil grows fertile for you and you may not find work till Fall. Whichever of these makes more sense to you is the correct interpretation.

I hope that helps!

[alexseanchai]

A card for me please? Thanks.

[wrenstarling]

Your card for contemplation is the Loon. This is the bird of deep, murky waters of the subconscious, of ghosts and the paranormal, of haunting songs and mad laughter. It speaks of dreams and wishes made real, of the restoration of sight, of plunging into the depths and going the distance. Keep those you love close to you. Be aware of the dangers of lead.

[syntaxofthings]

Because I'm so out of tune with everything else... well? Should I go for it with her? What about with him?

[wrenstarling]

I drew Owl. You should definitely go for it with her. Maybe not with him, but the card may just not have been able to answer both questions.
Owl is the bird of Athena. and represents the feminine from the broader perspective, in a very positive and complex way.

[hallowspite]

May I please have a general card? :)

[wrenstarling]

I drew Sparrow. You may be common, but that does mean you don't have value; you have great value! Each person has something unique to offer the family/community. Remember to appreciate the contributions of others, too! Sparrows are benevolent household spirits that remind us that one's house does not need to be perfectly neat and tidy (this seems important for you) when it is filled with love and the knowledge that love is what matters most. Finally, remember that the light and shallow can be just as valuable as the deep and heavy.

I hope it speaks to you!

[skaja]

A card, please? I could use some guidance with my relationships.

[wrenstarling]

For you, I drew Hummingbird, the dancer, the fencer, sun-fueled, sun born, speed, energy. Blink and you'll miss it, this is the bird of impressions without detail, of living at a rate of speed that puts it in almost another dimension. The insight it brings, while brief and often vague, is typically piercingly accurate.

I hope this helps!

[surpassingly]

Hi! I'm here via amethystfirefly and would like to request a card, if I may? I really need help/guidance regarding work.

[wrenstarling]

For you, I drew Hen. This is the bird of the mother, associated with instinct/intuition, protection of children and lunatics, innocence, nurturing, fertility, patience, vigilance, and small rewards. As a major food bird around the world, these birds are particularly deeply entwined with humanity and also associated with enlightenment through death.

There are a few interpretations here; first, if your mother (or mother-figure) is advising you, you should probably listen to her. Second, you might want to pursue something to do with food. Third, you may want to pursue something in the care-giving field. I've listed these in the order of the strength of feeling I have about their correctness. In general, be patient, vigilant, and accept and appreciate the small rewards.

I hope this helps!

[gb]

I have horrible concentration/motivation problems with my studies. I think I know the reasons, but if you have any advice on how to overcome them, I would appreciate it.
Thanks!

[wrenstarling]

Thank you for your support!

Well, your first card is quite to the point; Ibis is about writing, especially as a form of record-keeping! Clearly, you need to keep a written to-do list. (Actually, as someone who sometimes has motivation problems herself, I can tell you that keeping a to-do on a white board has been very helpful!)

Your second card, Kingfisher, is a less straightforward answer, but speaks of clear vision; make sure you keep in mind and in sight your end goal. (Maybe draw or take a picture of what the end goal of your studies is and display it prominently.) Sometimes, you're just going to have to be sensible and make yourself, even if you feel like you're bashing your head in to do it.

I hope this helps!

[crazyfurries]

Could I have one general card? I'm sorry I don't have a specific question at the moment, but I feel like I should ask something.

[wrenstarling]

No need to apologize! General cards are fine, and I certainly believe in going with a strong feeling! :)

For you, the universe sends Woodpecker, the drummer, linked to thunder and the heartbeat, this bird is most closely entwined with trees and wood and is therefore also the woodcarver.
Do what seems obvious to you even if it doesn't seem obvious to someone else. Whatever works! Trust your core instinct. (See?! :)) Laugh. :)
There is also a deep sense of dryness about this bird.
The woodpecker searches the bark of the tree for bugs; a tedious task calling for an eye for detail, a skill for noting the importance of even the smallest details. Call on this bird when you need to search every nook and cranny.

I hope that helps!

i can has card?

[(Anonymous)]

hi
can i still get a card since i posted in the wrong forum the other day?

Re: i can has card?

[wrenstarling]

Of course! One card coming up! :)

For you, I drew Roadrunner. Speed! This bird is first and foremost about speed, including multitasking, being verbally quick, and mental agility, too. Roadrunners are also tough enough to take on a rattlesnake! While independence is good and natural for this bird, it can backfire, so don't be afraid to accept a little help if you need it.

I hope that's helpful to you!