It's my birthday, I'll read if I want to!

[wrenstarling]

The December One Card Draw is now OPENCLOSED! This is a special birthday draw; I'm hoping to make enough to fund a consolidated website; I have an offer from a friend and I need about $175155 (my memory was a bit off and my friend gave me a discount by way of donation). If I make it, I'll give away a complex nest read! I will read till this evening, but anyone who chooses to sponsor after I'm done will get their card in the morning!

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!
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!

Final Update: We met the first two incentives; I'll do the drawing for the Wings and Simple Next readings for sponsors later today. Thanks so much, everyone! I appreciate your support! :) While I didn't make my goal, another friend inspired me to empty my piggy bank; hopefully, I'll have enough to make up the difference! You guys got me just shy of halfway, and that's nothing to sneeze at! Thank you!


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Comments

[moonvoice]

*raises a hand* I'd be curious to know whether my goal for slowing down next year is a good one, or what bird energy may be around helping or hindering the matter. :)

[wrenstarling]

Thank you SO much for your support! I decided to pull two cards for you, so as not to muddle the question. :)
As to whether slowing down is a good thing, you got Lark, the bird of winter, who agrees that taking a step back to recharge and fertilize yourself is an EXCELLENT idea!
Oh, no! *laugh* In answer to what bird energy may help or hinder, you got Bat! This is the unexpected, the one who turns everything on its head...so you may be in for some surprises that make that slowing down not an option after all. I have a feeling, though, that you will get the downtime you need...just maybe not as much as you want! :)

[moonvoice]

I pimped this out on Twitter too; I hope it helps! You deserve all the success in the world, and then some! :)

Ahhhh lark, I love you, I definitely need recharging. As for bat, I had to laugh a little, because I keep wanting 2012 to be the quietest year ever, but I have this sneaking suspicion it's not gonna be. I'm hoping it's connected to the art or something like that, but I honestly have no idea. I'll have to have a chat with bat because - in a wonderful bit of synchronicity - zie's on my to do list to draw again in the next batch of totems, and I only looked at my own totem file for bat about two days ago.

Thank you so much!

[wrenstarling]

Thanks! I really appreciate it! :)

*chuckle* Good luck! I really think you are in for a topsy turvy event at some point, but a positive, fun one, so don't fight it off TOO hard! :)

[white_rabbit]

*donates* :D

I would like to know if there is anything I need to be aware of over the next few weeks. Thanks very much in advance. :)

[wrenstarling]

Thank you so much!

For you, I drew Cuckoo. This cuckoo is the get-off-my-lawn grandfather, strong but dependent, delighting in youth...maybe a bit too much. I hope that helps! :)

[acelightning]

There is something I need to know, some inspiration that I have to grasp... but it's just outside my reach, and outside the cone of light that illuminates my immediate surroundings. I need to see and touch it, but it eludes me. Send me a bird with a suggestion as to how to reach what I need.

[wrenstarling]

Two cards popped up for you, Swallow and Penguin (that's not the first we've seen of Penguin for you, is it?); both stress that you need a different perspective, one you will probably find by immersing yourself in human community. Go among the people and listen and see.

Good luck!

[acelightning]

What do you and/or the birds mean by "human community" and "go among the people"?

(I don't remember ever getting Penguin for myself, but I do think I've gotten Swallow before.)

[wrenstarling]

Exactly that; you literally need to spend time among people, a whole community of them, ideally, and not one of the ones you are currently part of, in order to find the different perspective that you need.

[acelightning]

I have no idea how I might do that...

[wrenstarling]

Time for some creative thinking, I guess! I guess the first thing would be to look for a group of some kind that you might have a reason to join that is accessible to you.

[acelightning]

It's that "accessible" bit that's difficult. Without the use of a car, I can't go anywwhere. Also, every group I've ever experienced required at least a small amount of money for participation, whether as membership dues, or just everybody getting together at a Starbuck's or someplace :-(

[wrenstarling]

I realize it's a serious issue for you, but I think it's one worth exploring. Maybe there's some kind of support group at a local hospital that might even provide transportation? Sadly, the cards didn't tell me HOW you should it, just that you should.

[acelightning]

This needs more thinking about...

[syntaxofthings]

I knew there was a reason "They say it's your birthday!" was repeating in my head today. Happy birthday! And thanks for the drawing! I'm more than happy to listen to whatever the birds think I should hear right now.

P.S. Just posted an entry in my DW to spread the word.

[wrenstarling]

Thanks! And thanks for spreading the word! :)

For you, the Ostrich comes today. These birds with their huge, beautiful eyes and long, lithe legs equate to the flirtatious woman who is cleverer than she seems at first, the innocent who is perfectly capable of caring for herself after all. The egg of the ostrich is a popular symbol of creation and fertility.
On the other hand, this grounded bird is linked to truth and balance; its feathers are perfectly balanced on each side. Thoroughly digest what you are contemplating before acting; be patient, keep your head down and blend in with the landscape while you think.
If running, leaving, or staying low isn't an option, a good swift kick is advised.

A good one, I think! :)

[syntaxofthings]

Thanks for this, and congrats on getting so many donations! =)

[chasethecloudsaway]

Could I get a card on what the birds want to tell me for the next month/the rest of the year/that general time period, please?

I unfortunately cannot donate, but I'll give you a signal boost in a moment, and hopefully someone else will.

[wrenstarling]

Thanks for the signal boost! It helps a lot!

I drew Albatross. This honest, innocent bird is the embodiment of the "geek" or "goonie", ungainly and awkward on land, having lost use of their wings, they are pitiful, but, in the sky, they are the epitome of discoverers, making new paths, breaking on through to the other side, truly, deeply magical beings, they are more truly right in the air than those that might torment them are on land, making THOSE beings pitiful.
This bird is also strongly monogamous, loyal, and believes in courtship, though their courtship rituals may seem a bit odd to others. Jonathan Livingston Seagull should really have been an albatross.

I hope that helps!

[morgwensraven]

count me in please? also dropped a few coins in your donate bin.

[wrenstarling]

Thanks!

For you, I drew the Ibis! This bird is about writing (especially as a form of record-keeping) and the telling and recording of stories, intelligence, magic, equilibrium, mediation, and reckoning, from which come wisdom and powerful counseling skills. The bill of this bird is associated with the crescent moon.

Enjoy!

[k_a_webb]

Happy birthday!

Can I have a card please? A question isn't really coming to me at the moment, so I'd like to hear whatever the birds have to tell me.

Thank you.

[wrenstarling]

Thank you!

For you, I drew Stork. This is a bird of hearth and home, of birth and parental care and sacrifice as well as familial duty generally. Storks are silent and communicate with body language and bill clapping. They are also noted enemies of snakes.

Not surprising to see this card at this time of year! I hope it's helpful to you!

[fadedwings]

I could use a card. No specific question though. I'm not really facing a choice, just a difficult situation all around. My husband (who's only 42) had a heart attack last week. He's home and recovering but this was very unexpected and has been a big blow to the family.

I wish I could donate but finances are not in good shape right now.

Thank you.

[wrenstarling]

I'm so sorry! I'm glad he's recovering and hope that he does wonderfully!

For you, I drew the Pigeon/Dove. These birds are actually the same sort of bird; dove is usually applied to the smaller, lighter colored varieties while larger and typically darker varieties are dubbed pigeons. This bird is the bird's bird, the foundation upon which the concept of bird may be built; they are ancient and tremendously adaptable, among the strongest of flyers while remaining highly maneuverable as well. These birds reflect much of the good and bad of humanity, and our own struggle with our dual natures. Finally, the most important and powerful word associated with this bird is HOME, in as ways as the word can be thought of and interpreted.

I think your family will be like the pigeon/dove, adapting and surviving and taking strength from the home you have together.

I hope this helps!

[finch]

I'm starting on something new and I'd like to know what I need to know about it.

I don't have anything right now, but do you accept donations between draws? I know it won't count toward incentives, but...

[wrenstarling]

You can donate anytime through the link on any of the One Card Draw posts, or you can go ahead and buy a read from my profile page. :) Thanks for the support!

Hrm. You got Toucan; without more information, I'm not sure how to interpret it, so I'll just give you the general info and you can take from it what you will. :) Toucan speaks of the illusion of depth or strength, of showmanship, superfluousness, lots of show without necessarily anything behind. This bird also speaks of the moderation of heat, cooling the flames, doing things the easy way. Finally, Toucan teaches about turning what appears to be a negative into a positive.

I hope that helps!

[(Anonymous)]

It's my birthday too -- can I have a card for the mood of the year to come?

[wrenstarling]

Happy birthday!

For you, an interesting year ahead with the Thrush! This is the bird of autumn, bringer of depth, increasing of secrets, strong blood, alchemy, the magic of music, musical notes, anvil, blacksmith, and the rustling of leaves.

I hope you have a lovely day!

[ariestess]

I would love a card. No specific question, just a general idea of what the universe wants me to know right now.

[wrenstarling]

For you, I drew the Eagle, the bird of the knight. Service, devotion, usefulness, ancient, craggy, nobility, purity, maturity, independent, keeping yourself to yourself, neither a leader nor a follower. This bird can even seemingly look the sun in the eye; this speaks of the vision that comes with detachment from earthly things. This the ascetic, law-abiding Paladin of old; this even extends to the old practice of taking in someone else's child to raise into knighthood.

An interesting card! Enjoy!

[ariestess]

Oh, what a fascinating card! Especially because I'm helping to care for my nephew half of the month for this school year, so I suppose that could have something to do with it.

Thank you!

[wrenstarling]

It certainly could! You're welcome! :)

[avia]

Hi, I send you a small donation and I would like a card!

This is actually a very practical question today. In my left shoulder blade, there's been a lot of pain for some days. I worry about spending money to see a doctor, because I know that doctors often can't treat back pain well, and I don't want to waste money. I also wonder if the way I hold my body, as someone who feels phantom wings, might have something to do with it. So, I'm looking for what would be the best course to treat this. Is it something I should do at home? Or, would a doctor be able to fix it? Or should I just rest and it will get better?

Birds know about problems with wings, so I'm looking to see what they would have to say. ^v^

[wrenstarling]

Thank you so much!

I really would never be comfortable telling someone to stay away from the doctor, and the card I drew supports that. You got Bat, which is all about the unexpected and everything being turned on its head; because we cannot KNOW you don't need to go, we have suggest that you SHOULD. In the meantime, the bat suggests warmth on the affected area and rest in a dark room.

Feel better soon!

[avia]

Thank you and I will! Hehe, I like how your deck has a Bat card!

I wonder if one day you would publish the deck? I'm sure a lot of people would buy it!

[wrenstarling]

It tickled me when the universe revealed the bat card to me! :)

I have decided that when I am ready to retire from doing readings, I will make the deck available. Until then, it will remain unique to me. :)

[avia]

Sounds like a good plan! ^v^

[contrarywise]

Happyhappy Birthday!

I hope I'm not too late to the party. I'd like to know what the birds have to say as my own birthday approaches (Solstice baby, me). Thank you!

[wrenstarling]

Thank you! Nah, you're not too late. You should be my last free read of the night, though, if I don't get all squishy and do anyone who posts before tomorrow morning anyway. ;)

For you, the Phoenix; you can't get a more birthday appropriate bird than this! *laugh* The Phoenix, of course, is all about rebirth, new beginning after dramatic ending, rising from the ashes, transformation and renewal, and taking charge of your own life/fate.

Sounds like an interesting year!

[contrarywise]

I thank you and the birds! Interesting indeed, as I've had Phoenix show up in my life before. May it be so!

[tharn]

Happy birthday~
I would love it if you could possibly draw a card for me? Just a general one, about anything I should be aware of for the next few weeks? Thank you very much.

[tharn]

Oh so sorry! I just saw that you had closed readings in the comment above, please ignore my comment then.
Hope you had a great day and have a good year ahead.

[wrenstarling]

You are so sweet, I'm totally doing the read anyway. :)

For you, I drew Goldfinch. This bird brings flashes of insight, usually sudden and bright and complete, though occasionally barely grasped or elusive. It speaks of suddenly seeing something that was hidden, especially a hidden choice.

I hope that's helpful to you!

[tharn]

Thank you! I hope I can catch that idea.