March One Card Draw

[wrenstarling]

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

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!

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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!
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Comments

[peaceful_two_eyes]

OH GODS THANK YOU!

I've been kind of freaking over my upcoming transition to grad school after years of the more familiar undergrad-level studies...and all of the addendums that go with it...

What do your wonderful bird oracles have to say about my life right now?

[wrenstarling]

Yay for good timing!

I drew the Cassowary. This bird is the warrior; the defender, though, not the hunter. It wears its brightly colored warpaint and wields its formidable legs when called upon to do so. At the same time, the males of this species build the nest, hatch the eggs, and raise the young; the female leaves after laying. These birds are "gardeners of the forest", eating a wide variety of fruits and seeds and spreading them far and wide with their roaming. They live deep in the forest and disappear rather than confront humans. This is a complex bird, strong and nurturing, of both family and earth.

I think the Cassowary is telling you not to get all worked up before you have to; you may not need that war paint after all! Don't be afraid to prioritize your work and go where it takes you.

Good luck!

[(Anonymous)]

I'd like a card, please.
I don't have/need a DW account so have to ask anonymously, but I figured I'd do it here, so others could 'watch you work', so to speak. :)

Life's just all jacked up right now, and any advice from the birds or the universe on how to fix it would be loverly.

~kix143 from LJ. ;)

[wrenstarling]

Thanks. I do have an LJ mirror for people who prefer LJ, but I actually prefer to do the reads here. :)

I drew Goose. This is the physician, the healer, and the bird of wisdom. This bird is associated with learning, travel, navigation, changes and transitions.

It sounds like it's time for some big changes in your life. (Sorry, I know that's not a reassuring answer for you!) Life is what matters most; never leave anyone behind, be a keeper of the community. Keep your faith in the journey. You should have this transition by next winter, so you have the summer to find your direction. I think you might be going back to school this fall.
The future looks bright once these changes are made; there will be gold and sunlight in your future.

I hope this helps!

[amethystfirefly]

Would it be okay to PM you with my question? It's kind of personal.

[wrenstarling]

Normally, PMing is reserved for donors and non-donors are encouraged to use the anonymous option, but since it would be obvious that the anonymous post would be from you at this point, go ahead and PM this time.

[clare_dragonfly]

I would love a card about where my writing career is going, and whether my focus is in the right place currently. Thank you!

[wrenstarling]

I drew the Lorikeet. This bird is the class clown, agile, quick, comic, energetic, distractable, child-like. But I think the most important message from this bird for you is the drive to get out and be an active part of the world; I think you need to expand your focus, especially in your local environment. And maybe write a bit more comedy, too!

I hope that helps!

[chasethecloudsaway]

Can I have a card with a focus on school and education, please?

[wrenstarling]

For you, I drew Hawk. The Hawk is strongly about messages and communication. The hawk's "in-between-ness" goes all the way to life and death itself, but in your case, I think we're talking a bit more mundane. Make sure you have useful tools for the communication you need to do. Remember that things are generally more grey than black and white. Be alert for messages.

I hope that helps!

[syntaxofthings]

How am I doing on finding my voice? I think I'm doing all right, with some setbacks, but not more than to be expected.

[wrenstarling]

Albatross and Penguin both insisted on popping out, and they each deal with being highly successful in one world/domain and struggling in another. I think you may have improved enough in your immediate world to have the cards pushing you to start working on your voice in a more challenging environment. Perhaps you are doing better personally and now are ready to start finding your voice at work or school, something like that.
I'm glad you are doing well!

[celtic_maenad]

Thank you for this.
Background - I've recently relocated to a new area [FL] due to my SO having work here. However I'm finding it very difficult to find work in my preferred field of veterinary medicine. We have savings, so me not working will be okay for a little while [which doesn't get into how I *feel* about not working, which is to say, bad].

What I'd like to know is if the Universe has something planned for me work-wise that is in my field, or if I should stop looking in that area and start applying for work in other fields?

[wrenstarling]

Hmm. This card might actually be taken both ways. I drew Wren. This is the bird of magic; the wren brought fire and is king of birds, associating with all of them, due mostly to its small, nonthreatening appearance and lovely song. Wren is also associated with work, good work, craft and woodwork/carpentry. The wren is a resourceful bird, a big thing in a small package, and reminds us of the real power and intelligence that often sits unnoticed behind a figurehead.

While you might want to explore careers in the magical arts or carpentry, I get the feeling that you may find yourself working in your field in a reduced position from which you will have to work your way up...or possibly be stuck in for some time, doing all the work unrecognized.

Spend some time associating with people in your field; you need to see and be seen, and present yourself as appealingly as possible.

Good luck!

[acelightning]

Um, yeah, please...

[wrenstarling]

I drew Robin. This bird is caretaker to the desperate, a bringer of warmth, empathy, mercy and relief. This bird is about fierce, determined mercy in the face of death or great suffering.

Don't refuse charity when it is offered to you, and don't be afraid to seek it out if you need to. Those with great heart will come to your aid.

[ariestess]

Oh, may I have a card? No specific question, just curious what the universe thinks I should be focusing on as we move into spring.

Thank you in advance!

[wrenstarling]

I drew Woodpecker, the drummer; there will be thunder for you this spring! Spend time with the trees. Pay attention to even the tiniest of details. Laugh. :)

[cassandramorgan]

I would like a card please!

Thank you ^_^

[wrenstarling]

For inspiration for you, I drew the Bower Bird; the builder-artist, this bird builds and decorates a bower to attract his mate. This bird, obviously, speaks of courtship and romance, of structure building and decorating, of creativity and the value of beauty for its own sake. This bird also speaks of thoughtfulness, thinking things through, patience and precision.

Enjoy!

[panda]

Oh timely, I need a card. I've got so much going on tho, I don't even know what to ask ... just a general card then?

what is the most important thing facing you at this time

actually, this. or, what's most important that I get taken care of? I have many things on my plate, and can't deal with them all at once ...

[wrenstarling]

I asked what was most important for you and I got Duck. Duck is all about food, sustenance, health, energy, the importance of the little things, and being a friend to the meek and a part of the family or clan. Be gentle with yourself and don't be surprised if rain or a storm is coming.

Well, I suppose it doesn't take much thought to realize that you can't do much without proper sustenance, but I hope the card is helpful anyway!

[morgwensraven]

Me please

[wrenstarling]

For contemplation, I drew Osprey. If there was an owl that worshiped the sun, it would be an osprey. This is a noble bird, able to attract prey by sheer charisma, but with a high code of honor. Respect others as you respect yourself (and vice versa), even those you clash with, showing respect via restraint. This bird sees through rationalizing/self deception as well as other illusions. A fish eater, this bird represents the harmony of sun and water, and is drawn to both. Finally, this bird speaks of splashing in.

[skyfiery]

Hello, may I have one please? Thank you.

[wrenstarling]

For contemplation, I drew Snipe. Everyone must move to act, the peace is broken, but hope may come again. A large group or great number doing something. A sign of danger, mistrust. Really good at hiding, this is the bird of flight from danger.

I hope that's helpful to you!

[falcongrrl]

I would like a card, but I can't get PayPal to accept either my debit card or Dave's. :-( I will definitely pass along the word. No second card necessary. Just a general "what message does the universe have for me?" reading at this time.

[wrenstarling]

Thanks, hon. I appreciate it.

Oh, you got Canary. It suits you, my sensitive friend. And *laugh* after reading your post this morning, goodness, how apt! The canary is about the power of your voice, about awakening, about sensitivity both emotional and physical. It is also about the danger of being used and damaged by others and the danger of being caged, but reminds us that one can sing even in prison.

I don't think I need to provide any interpretation for you on this one!

[wyld_dandelyon]

I would love a card, thank you.

Could you provide me with insight regarding a situation in my mundane life?

[wrenstarling]

I drew the Hawk. This bird is strongly about communication and messages; I hope that's pertinent to the situation you were thinking of! The other strong aspect to this bird is the sense of in-between; seeing things as grey rather than black and white, life and death, that time of keeping busy after a loss.

I hope that helps!

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[(Anonymous)]

Hello, I just donated . . . I'm sorry if I'm not doing it correctly, I seemed to end up somewhere else afterwards . . . But I was hoping you could draw a card for me. I am working my way through a large writing project and starting to encounter difficulties in my personal life, and these things feel connected. Also starting to feel like something dark is on the horizon, that somehow this project, whether it fails or succeeds, will change everything, and not for the better. Any guidance appreciated. Thanks!

Re: One Card Draw

[wrenstarling]

You donated successfully! Thank you. You were probably redirected to my new website afterwards; I'll fix that next month.

For you, I drew the Nightjar or Whippoorwill. This is a bird of fall, the dying time, haunting and dark. This bird will see enemies in the dark, where you cannot see them. Their haunting call entices one to follow it.
These birds nest in dead leaves, the soil moist and growing fertile beneath. From death springs always new life, and often what looks like death is only hibernation.
These bird's have stunning camouflage, blending right in with the leaves they nest on and are rarely seen.

It's obvious that the cards, too, sense this darkness you feel. I think you are meant to continue anyway...the way is through, not out or around. Beware enemies as you go through this dark time. Camouflage yourself when things get very dark. I do agree that everything will change, but whether it is ultimately for the better or not, I can't tell, but I think you will come out with a new voice, and that it will be a deeper, truer one.

Good luck on your journey.

[azhure]

Please?

[wrenstarling]

I asked what you needed to hear and drew Wren. Keywords for this bird are work, craft, good work, magic/wizardry, woodwork/carpentry. The wren is about big things in small packages, about the "power behind the throne". The wren brought fire and is king of the birds in one legend, associating with all of them due mostly to its small, nonthreatening appearance and lovely song. This is the bird of magic.

I hope that helps!