March One Card Draw

[wrenstarling]

The March One Card Draw is now OPEN CLOSED! Thank you for your support!

As usual, I will be open for roughly 24 hours, so that all time zones have a chance. :)

Comment and I will pull a card for you from my original, unique bird oracle deck. Anyone and everyone is welcome! 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 how the universal subconscious will answer it for you. However you use this opportunity, I hope it will be helpful!

A quick note: 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.

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, just let me know!)
If total tips exceed $15, I will select from all sponsors to receive a free Wings reading. At $25, a random sponsor will receive a Simple Nest reading. At $50, everyone gets into the running to win a Wings read, and at $75, everyone gets a chance at a Simple Nest. Thank you for your support!
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Final Update: We have reached our second incentive! I will post the winners either later today or tomorrow!

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Comments

[thelinesoflearning]

A card on the subject of employment, please?

[wrenstarling]

I drew Penguin. This is the bird of social graces, society, community and surprising sacrifice. Flying in one world and hobbled in another, Penguin also teaches about different perspectives.
In relation to employment, this card may be suggesting that one practice one's social skills, be a "team player", or be willing to do something that others would not expect him or her to do. Alternatively, this card may suggest thinking carefully about where one can be most successful and making sure that one is in that environment.

I hope this helps!

[acelightning]

General outlook, with a bit of emphasis on the financial aspects, please...

[wrenstarling]

Two cards actually came up; Albatross and Cormorant. I think it's important that these are both water birds!
Cormorant is about direct, straight, driven, skillful, swift action, no messing about. It also has a strong appetite.
Albatross is still a bird I associate with you; the geek or "goonie" bird, awkward and ungainly on land and amazing in the air.
I think this suggests a good general outlook, mostly stable. If either you or your spouse can find something to really get into, then your financial situation will improve, but it will require the single-mindedness of the cormorant.

[worlds_of_smoke]

We'd like a general card, please. :)

We pimped this on our DW here, which was c/p'ed to LJ and IJ, though those journals are flocked too.

[wrenstarling]

Thanks for spreading the word! I am willing to give you a second card, if you like. :)

For you, I drew Turkey. This is the bird of male pride, virility/fertility and cunning, mostly cunning! Know your territory, be fearless when when you are in a position of apparent weakness. These birds use short bursts of energy at just the right moment. Turkey is a bird of the open forest and speaks of needing a balance of public and private. These birds are very resilient and bring abundance with them.

[magentagirl]

I'd love a card. Finance-oriented, please. :)

[wrenstarling]

For you, I drew Parrot. This is an interesting card to interpret for finances! This is the bird of passion and compassion. These fiery birds are intelligent, empathetic and long lived. They represent, also, the gift of language, for obvious reasons! Finally, they teach us about poison and antidotes, and remind us that what seems good can sometimes be bad.

So I'd be careful about "too good to be true" things going on financially.

[dreamwriteremmy]

May we have a card please? General outlook is fine.

[wrenstarling]

For you, I drew Partridge. This bird represents the small, invisible one who turns out to be meaner and tougher than expected. Partridge warns of bad luck in gambling and with heights. This bird may also herald the death of one who has done great harm, or just refer to a certain schadenfreude. Finally, this bird is a symbol of fecundity; easy, frequent and/or large pregnancies.

I hope this is helpful!

[(Anonymous)]

Awesome! Job-finding focus, please!

[wrenstarling]

I drew Quetzal. The powerful, driving message of this bird is freedom, freedom above all things, even life. The quetzal also carves its nest out of dead or sick trees, has large eyes adapted well to the dim light of the forests it lives in and thick feathers that protect its fragile skin; this bird teaches about the complexity of natural, biological adaptation.

I hope this helps!

[outlineofash]

I'd like a card, please, with emphasis on gut instincts.

[wrenstarling]

That is a very interesting emphasis! Ask and you shall receive: I drew a very interesting answer, as well, Toucan! Toucan is about moderation of heat, the cooling of flames, the illusion of depth or strength, showmanship, superflousness, lots of show without necessarily anything behind it, doing things the easy way, all of which relate to his distinctive beak, which is not a sexual signal, but a thermoregulation system. The toucan teaches about turning what appears to be a negative into a positive.

This card was a very strong one; I hope it helps!

[teigh_corvus]

I just tossed 5.00 into the tip jar. :)

I need insight on my fiances right now. Thank you.

[wrenstarling]

Thanks so much!

I drew two cards for your finances, Mockingbird and Pigeon. Mockingbird warns that you may be tested by a blinding distraction; use all your senses and you'll do well. Mockingbird understand subtleties of speech and sound and the magic of synthesizing disparate things to produce a unique whole. Brave Mockingbird also reminds us that actions speak louder than words. Pigeon/Dove (they are actually the same bird) speaks very powerfully of the word HOME, in all its possible connotations. These highly adaptable birds are associated with the best and worst of humanity while at the same time they are the quintessential bird.

An interesting bunch of information there; let me know if you need help decoding it!

[finch]

Something on the subject of approaching parenthood, please?

Confirmation number: 5P468758EF737592R

[wrenstarling]

Thank you so much for your support!

I drew Nuthatch and Pigeon/Dove. Nuthatch is a tool used, a very smart bird in a very useful way. They cache food for later use and pick up languages of birds they spend time with. The nuthatch, being a fairly short lived bird, knows that when time is short, one must get to the point. No fuss, no muss, just efficient use of one's skills in a world that is often more brutal than we might wish. Pigeon/Dove is the bird's bird, a sturdy flier, highly adaptable and maneuverable. We associate the best and worst of humanity with these birds, which just means we really identify with them. The word HOME is most powerfully associated with this bird, in as many ways as the word can be thought of and interpreted.

I don't know your situation, but I see a lot in there that could be meaningful on the topic, so I hope this helps!

[syntaxofthings]

You have no idea how glad I was to see this as the first thing on my reading page! I didn't miss it! Yay!

I have a specific question but I think I should have that wait until I can pay you for a reading. So please tell me what the birds think I need to hear!

[wrenstarling]

I'm glad you didn't miss it, too! :)

Sometimes it's just too hard to get a good answer from one card; good luck!

For you, I drew Bat! The unexpected, the one that turns everything on its head, the bat encourages making peace with one's dark side and finding the good in it.

I always love when this card comes up. :)

[(Anonymous)]

A card on financial matters, please.

[wrenstarling]

I drew Goldfinch. This bird brings flashes of insight, usually sudden and bright, thought often barely grasped or elusive; they speak of suddenly seeing something that was hidden, especially a hidden choice.

I hope this helps!

[(Anonymous)]

Could I request a card on what business to pursue, please? I will spread the word on my journal.

[wrenstarling]

I don't know how to interpret this from the info you gave, so I'll just let you at it. I drew Lark. This bird is linked to the letter U and the heather shrub. In the coldest times, there is still freshness, soil of the earth in which good things grow. Lark combines earth and sun and speaks of the spiral, of the sacred voice/sacred song, of just listening. Lark loves and seeks the sun/light and the warming of body and soul. This is the bird of winter.

[milkymoon]

I'd like a general card, please, for general employment plans and potential outcomes.

Thanks!

[wrenstarling]

I drew Gryphon, the guardian/protector of treasures, gold, and the divine. The blending of earth and air, this bold and courageous creature may bring sight to the blind.

If you need help interpreting this, I will be happy to give it! :)

[sapphire_rose]

Hi! I donated [kisherna at gmail].

I'd like a card about employment in Alaska. And another card about my move to Alaska. :-)

Thank you!

[wrenstarling]

Thank you so much for your support!

I love Alaska and some dear friends live there, so I hope you have a wonderful experience! Let's see what the cards say...

For your move, I drew Parrot. This is the bird of passion and compassion. Lovers mimic each other and bond intensely. I'm guessing you are moving to join a romantic partner? This card bodes very well for that!

For employment, I drew Robin. This bird of great heart is caretaker to the desperate, bringing warmth and empathy, mercy and relief. I suspect you will find work in a caregiving profession.

I hope this helps!

[moonvoice]

I would be very interested in a card please! With an emphasis on navigating ego death. :)

[wrenstarling]

Aw, you're just trying to top my other fascinating topic this month, aren't you? Good job! :)

Bat flies right out at you! This is the not-a-bird of the unexpected, the one that turns everything on its head. Bat, lover of the warm and dark, encourages making peace with one's dark side and finding the good in it.

As I mentioned to someone else, I love this card and so it always comes with a good feeling. :)

Oooh! Oooh! Oooh! The Bird Oracle is Open!

[wyld_dandelyon]

I love the bird oracle, and would greatly appreciate a card. I will Blog and such.

Re: Oooh! Oooh! Oooh! The Bird Oracle is Open!

[wrenstarling]

Thank you for spreading the word!

I asked the birds what they had to tell you and I drew Mute Swan. Linked to the letter G and to ivy, this is the bird of the Maiden; sweetness, fidelity, love, silence, silence broken only for a very important reason, sweetest song upon dying, surprising strength, don't underestimate, don't anger, don't spy on, this is a form commonly chosen by the gods and the fey.

I hope this is helpful to you!

[azhure]

Please?

[wrenstarling]

You always ask this way, so I directed your simple request to the cards directly this time and drew Gull. This bird, linked to the letter F and the alder tree, is the card of manhood from a broader perspective. It represents both the untidy, rowdy, noise-loving, food-consuming Man and the protective (particularly of emotions and children), poetic, chivalrous, fair, respectful Knight.

I hope this is meaningful for you!

[miintikwa]

A card for clarity on an emotional (disordered eating) issue.

Thank you.

[wrenstarling]

I drew Partridge. This bird represents the small, invisible one who turns out to be meaner and tougher than expected. Partridge warns against gambling and heights. Partridge is associated with schadenfreude. Finally, partridge is a symbol of fecundity.

I think it is significant to you that this is a game bird.

I hope this helps!

[morgwensraven]

I know I'm probably late, but could really use some advice.

relationship with partner isn't going well and I can't think of anyway to help things

[wrenstarling]

You're not late till I've actually changed the entry to read closed! :)

I asked what you can do to help your relationship and I drew Mockingbird. This bird speaks strongly about the magic of synthesizing disparate things to produce a unique whole and also reminds you that actions speak louder than words. Mockingbird also warns of a blinding distraction and advises one to stay calm and use all of one's senses to do well.

I want to note that these suggestions do not necessarily include the idea that doing them is the best choice; it's just the direction to go in order to help your relationship. It may be that not doing them is actually the better choice for you.

I hope this helps and am happy to answer questions!

[kythryne]

May I please have a card? On the subject of healing (physically and emotionally) and moving forward with life. I had brain surgery in January and am trying to find the ground again.

Thank you! Shall pass the word along on Twitter, from whence I came; I'm @wyrdingstudios there.

[wrenstarling]

I drew Wren for you. Linked to the letter D and the oak tree, Wren is king of the birds, because he brought fire and because he associates with all the birds, who underestimate him because of his small, nonthreatening appearance and lovely song. Wren is resourceful and represents the "power behind the throne". Associated with woodwork/carpentry, work, good work, craft, big things in small packages, unexpectedness and magic/wizardry, this is the bird of magic.

I get a sense that your largest difficulty is emotional healing and that you need to find your center and ground yourself in that in order to move forward.

I hope this helps!

[theresistance]

May I have a card for the (near) future please?

[wrenstarling]

I drew Robin, caregiver to the desperate, bringing warmth and empathy, mercy and relief. This bird practices fierce, determined mercy, particularly in face of death or great suffering. This bird tends the lonely dead and brings water to the dying of thirst.

[elisem]

A card to meditate upon, please?

[wrenstarling]

Two cards came up for you, both from the Ogham (the major arcana), Goose, the physician, the grandmother, the traveler, the bird of wisdom, and Pheasant, the pale mystery of life itself, closest to the magic, otherworldliness, the danger of self-love, wild and tender-hearted, genuine but smart about hiding for safety, this is the bird of summer.

Interesting!

[ambelies]

A card please? Basically, what does the universe want me to know?

[wrenstarling]

For you, I drew Hen. Linked to the letter Q and the apple tree, this is the bird of the mother. Hens are reliable augurs, not least because, as a major food bird around the world, they are so deeply entwined with humanity. Keywords/phrases are instinct/intuition, enlightenment in death, protection of children and lunatics, innocence, nurturing, patience, vigilance, small reward and fertility.

I hope this is helpful!

[cassandramorgan]

I would like a card please! I am facing a choice about possibly opening my own fitness studio. I'd like to see what the universe has to say about it.

Thank you <3

[wrenstarling]

Blackbird says you are waiting for a small but important thing to happen. Be able to sway with the changes.

Good luck!

[shanaqui]

Could I have a card, please? My main question of the universe lately is "where do I go from here?"

[wrenstarling]

Two cards actually came up for you. I drew Goose, the card of wisdom, the healer, the grandmother, the traveler and Lark, the bird of winter, who teaches that in the coldest times, there is still freshness, soil of the earth in which good things grow. Seek the light. Listen.

I feel the Grandmother archetype will be important to you.

Feel free to ask questions; there may be more to learn here.