#october reading

[highpriestessaset]

Pick an image: allow your intuition to guide you in your selection.

🕷️| IMAGE #1

Overall Message: “You are already doing it. Keep facing your true north.”

BEG: You may come to separate yourself from something that feels good. It’s a great time to explore if that something is actually beneficial to your health or not. Exploring ways to honor and truly appreciate you are welcomed at this time.

MID: You may be in a position to “call the shots” or make some decisions. This is a time to voice what you want AND how you want it. However, be strategic. Who are you talking to? Does the situation call for you to be more cutesy, playful, professional, or direct?

END: Expect to receive. This can be a gift, some appreciation, or something you’ve been working towards. The long night is over- whatever it is, there is happiness and hope coming along with it.

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🦇| IMAGE #2

Overall Message: “Answer the call. What is your soul calling you to do?”

BEG: You may be in a phase of coming out of your shell. I see someone who has been reserved, shy, or self focused, beginning to be more “spicy” or confident. Some would say the phrase, “getting their groove back.” I see an introvert being more extroverted. You may be dating or getting attention from admirers at this time.

MID: You may be meeting someone new or spending time with someone in particular. Whoever this person is, the feelings are mutual. You may see things moving quickly or doing some traveling together. This person may be someone who balances you out like Fire and Water. Despite all the excitement, it’s important to maintain your boundaries at this time- it may be easy to get swept up in a situation or to go along with whatever this person wants.

END: It is possible that you or someone you have been interacting with is hiding their true feelings. The communication may become more distant. It seems like an attempt to protect their heart or to not appear a certain way. This situation calls for you to be patient with yourself and/or them. It is important at this time to not overthink or make assumptions without talking to them first.

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👻| IMAGE #3

Overall Message: “Trust your path. If you knew you would be supported, what would you do?”

BEG: Expect to do some planning regarding some sort of project or journey. (Please note that I am using the term journey with the possibility of it relating to an inner journey of processing or development. Only you know what it means to you- take what resonates, leave what doesn’t .) You may be called to “work around” or change some things about your plans. Organizational tools will be helpful at this time.

MID: I see you focused on the same project or journey but so much so that you may stop interacting with a person or people who want to spend time with you. As much as this project or journey means to you, try not to neglect those who are dear.

END: Expect to feel a weight off of your shoulders. If this is about your project or journey, I see it bringing joy or a feeling of completeness. It may be possible that it is displayed somewhere to be seen or that you receive some sort of acknowledgment. The High Priestess says, it is essential for your personality and gifts to shine here. Use your intuition to guide your creativity and to determine what is needed. It is okay to pour your pain into it. Whatever this is about, it has great potential for healing not only for yourself but others.

*Readings are for entertainment purposes only.*

Have an amazing month!

- //Blessings 🌺

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[a-ramblinrose]

JOMP Book Photo Challenge || October 30 || Read In October:

99. Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu & Carmen Maria Machado ★★★★ 100. What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher ★★★★★ 101. Of Needles and Pins by A.A. Freeman ★★★★ 102. The Thirteen Problems by Agatha Christie ★★★ 103. Labyrinth: The Novelization by A.C.H. Smith ★★★★ 104. Terrifying Tales by Edgar Allan Poe ★★★ 105. The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King ★★★★  106. V For Vendetta by Alan Moore ★★ 107. The Book of Cat Poems by Ana Sampson ★★★ 108. Dark Archives by Megan Rosenbloom ★★★ 109. Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation Manhua Vol.3 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù   ★★★★ 110. Rip Van Winkle & The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving ★★ 111. A is for Arsenic: The Poisons of Agatha Christie by Kathryn Harkup ★★★ 112. Friends in Need by Elliot Hay ★★★ 113. Tea and Sympathetic Magic by Tansy Rayner Roberts ★★★★  114. The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater ★★★★

#October Reading #justonemorepage #jompbpc #book photo challenge #book photography #book stacks #books #Rose's All Hallows Read #Read This Month #2023 Reading #Not Out of Void But Out of Chaos #bpc catch up

[anglocatholicguilt]

she's just like me !!!

#haunting of hill house #October reading

[thecrypticreads]

My newest read. Perfect for the season. But let's be honest, witches are about all year long.

#witches the history of persecution #witches #literature #books #bookworm #book blog #reading #october reading #fall reading #fall 2022 #booksbooksbooks

[ladysnowangel]

October reading

#reading #read #books #booklr #nonfiction #fiction #book photography #R.C. Sproul #Peter Jones #Benedict Freedman #Nancy Freedman #book #library book #photography #October reading

[deerbornintuitive]

Theme for your Month Ahead

Hello, friend!

Welcome to your month ahead reading! The cool thing about this pick-a-pile is that you can return to it as you feel called to it in the coming months. Energy readings are timeless, and the messages apply to you at the time you receive them. This is a free collective reading, so take what resonates. If you feel called toward a personal reading, you may browse my written reading options and Book Here!

 For this reading, I chose the Light Seer's Tarot

 Take a moment to clear your mind,

slow your breathing,

and bring your awareness fully into the present moment.

    Pick a pile A-E (left to right)

  Which pile most resonates with your energy? 

  Scroll down to go to your reading!

  Pile A

  Pile B

  Pile C

  Pile D

  Pile E

    Pile reveals....

    Are you ready? 

        Pile A

Judgement depicts a spiritual release, and you’re moving into a huge opportunity to experience this. In more recent days, you’ve been reaching a new state of understanding yourself. You’ve been paying close attention to your ideas, thoughts, and motives, and taking more care with your actions and words. You're noticing the subtle changes within and around you, and this is helping you to open up in new ways. 

There's no need to keep yourself from the world any longer. Embrace your truest state of being by being open and honest with your heart. Judgement card energy means that you're realizing that the only approval that really matters in this lifetime is your own. This month is about dropping your masks, and letting your true essence be what it is. When you do this, you pave the way for reaching your full potential. 

This time is likely to be a spiritual awakening, as you grow closer to this side of yourself. You will be feeling more connected to the Universe, the Divine, God, depending on your beliefs. 

How can you fully open yourself to this energy? Forgiveness of some sort is likely in order. It may be time to free yourself of this stuck energy by giving forgiveness to someone who has been needing it-- this includes yourself. Letting go, finally, of this old energy you've been holding onto is going to open up space for expansion. It will enable you to move into the next chapter of your life. 

         Pile B

King of Wands and 6 of Wands represent new opportunities for success! There’s so much wonderful potential surrounding you. You are filled with great ideas that are bound to bring you to new heights. It’s likely that you’ve already been building up to this success... the cards show that you're on the brink of reaching a big goal or milestone!

This is your sign to be proud of all your hard work. Let in those good feelings, and feel proud of your accomplishments. Accepting success will serve to seed more of it. Lean into your successes, and let it expand your confidence and optimism. Your Solar Plexus chakra is activated and flowing strong, which means that you’re in touch with and utilizing your own personal power in a positive way. You're mental energy is strong, and you're better able to make the correct decisions that lead you in the right direction. 

Do you realize that you're a natural-born leader? Maybe you have yet to discover this part of yourself; but you're close to this realization. Wands have a strong energy of inspiration and pure action. 

This month, you're able to take on more responsibility. You have what it takes to be in charge of group projects and important tasks. People are taking notice of your charisma, success, and ideas. The 6 of Wands especially points to a victory. What you set out to do, you can accomplish. You just need to have faith in this!

         Pile C

The Empress is all about abundance, and this can come in many forms: relationships, creativity, spirituality, even finances. There are lots of positive, loving things coming your way this month. Be open to accepting!

The card represents Mother Earth. You will be feeling drawn out to nature, to the expanse of the sky and the untamed wilderness. Your Soul is craving to return to the comfort of the outdoors. Let it soothe and fill your very being with love and care. Feel the nurturing energy and unconditional love of the Mother and the Divine Feminine. This is where we come from, and where we belong, but all too easily become detached from it by the modern world. 

Connections with animals, plants, and people will come more easily as the month carries on. Intuitive energies, empathy, and compassion are heightened for you. You can expect to feel emotions fully and deeply. You can more clearly see how the small things are what really matter in life. 

For some, we may be nurturing our connection with our children or our mothers, or our mother figures in our lives. This is a good time for honoring the wise women in your life. 

Additionally, honor yourself. This card shows that you’re taking great care in nurturing your own well being, which opens up your world and attracts good things your way.  What you put in this month will be doubled. Expect a full and wonderful 'harvest'. Good things are on their way!

         Pile D

The Fool and the 9 of Pentacles represent that you're stepping into a new beginning in your own personal journey. You may not be feeling ready, but it’s time to take that first step! This is an exciting time, and there may be some unexpected twists. You are being brought to a place you haven't been before.

There’s an awakening occurring within you, likely Spiritual, but in any case, very personal. You may not yet fully understand everything occurring, but keep faith that this will lead to great things. 

This is a wonderful time for you to try new things. Allow yourself to explore all of your options-- don't limit yourself. Remain open to new experiences and ideas. Follow your heart. Others may not completely understand your journey, but this isn't about them. This time is about you doing what is right for you. Let outside judgements roll right off of you.

The cards show a very positive omen indicating that your efforts and new adventure will pay off in a beautiful way. Everything is aligning to bring you into a place of comfort and gentle optimism. Whatever occurs this month is enabling you to meet your needs in a more effective way. You're able to be more independent and confident. You're maturing, and you're realizing the well of wisdom that you do hold. 

Prioritize you; focus on finding yourself and enjoying the good things that life has to offer. Your journey hasn’t been easy, but has finally brought you to this sense of achievement. You're starting to see that everything is really going to be OK. Be sure to thank the Universe, and pay it forward.

         Pile E

The Lovers represents coming into alignment with both your spirit and your emotions. This means you'll be experiencing a better state of balance. Your social life will be harmonious and full! You're able to more easily communicate whatever is on your mind and in your heart. People are more receptive to listening. This is a good time for forming healthy boundaries. Overall, there are lots of positive feelings going around, and you feel more comfortable opening up.

It's hard to ignore the steaminess of this card. There's a high likelihood for romance this month! Present now is this energy of giving in, of allowing yourself to feel emotions to the fullest. Singles, you're experiencing a new spark, possibly even moving into relationship territory. Those in relationships will experience a deepened connection. You're mutually feeling ready to enter the next stage. 

Additionally, it appears you have a decision to make, which has been likely going ignored and avoided... or in the least, put off for as long as it can be. This month's energies open you up into a more clear mental state. You're better able to see the full picture and make decisions. This is a good time for making plans and agreements. 

      Thank you for taking part in this reading!

It's a pleasure to deliver these messages to you, and provide you with some support. Always rooting for you and wishing you the best! Please leave a comment below with the Pile you chose :)

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#deerbornintuitive #tarot reading #pick a pile #tarot pick a pile #Tarot Reader #energy forecast #tarot free reading #free tarot readings #free tarot #tarot online #psychic readings #october reading #tarotdaily

[thoughtfulfangirling]

With October just about to a close, I feel like talking about the books I read over the month as I didn't have a particularly great time. It wasn't that the books were bad, they just weren't the kind of horror I was looking for, for October reads. If I wasn't reading them for the horror thrill, then I would like them very much and did enjoy quite a bit, but it wasn't hitting the itch hardly at all that I was looking to scratch this month.

Again! This doesn't mean these books are bad! And that's particularly why I want to talk about them, because it's super fascinating to me that I can simultaneously see how they are correctly categorized as horror (well… from my perspective which is not super literate in the horror genre) and yet not invoke that thrill of books like say even The Coldest Girl in Cold Town or something as perfectly horror as A Winter Haunting (none of what I read will be gore heavy if I can help it XD)

The Gilda Stories by Jewelle Gomez Okay, this is one that I think should have been just fantasy and not horror at all. It's a book about vampires. They feed on humans, but they don't kill them. Rather, the ones we follow don't. I think the last chapter could work as horror, but it didn't like, build up to the last chapter over time in a way that I think lets the rest of the book qualify as horror when it's just a book about a vampire going through the ages. I very much liked this book! I quite enjoyed a book that was about a vampire that read a lot like just a sort of, domestic going about life story. I mean, it's obviously not just like that, but a lot of it kind of is. Managing relationships, who we let in, how we keep growing, when we trust ourselves and grow in that trust, etc. I very much enjoyed, but I actually think this would make a better Spring book.

The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould This worked for me! Not all of them failed to scratch the itch, and this was one of those. It is a young adult, which means that it didn't go as dark as other horror will, but it had a very good build of tension and mystery around scary supernatural stuff that had the protagonists feeling out of their depth and even, on occassion, clawing at each other (not literallly) in their distress at not being able to make sense of what is happening. Very good. Very spoopy.

Haunted Wisconsin by Beth Scott & Michael Norman I wanted to read this in October, and I'm glad I did. I never expect any sort of real thrill from nonfiction. It's a compilation of ghost stories, and as someone who enjoys ghost stories but has never been able to place myself in the feelings of real ghost presence (aka I don't have that sense of belief in ghosts which does NOT mean I do not believe others' experiences. I can't force myself to believe shit.) So there's no regret here, and they were very interesting, but no real horror thrill. If more of my fiction books had managed that aspect, it would be a disappointment to me at all that I spent so much time on this book.

The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris Only the last like, chapter or two felt like I was reading a horror book. I did go in knowing that it would go in that direction, and it did properly build to it by the end where it tracked and felt pretty earned, but if I hadn't known, I could have missed a lot of what makes this book a thriller/horror. There was a lot of anxiety but not so much thrill. I also don't think the ending works well without looking at it through a horror lens, so I do think it's properly placed in the genre, but for about 90% of the book, it didn't Feel horror.

The Ruins by Scott Smith Yeah this one was horror. Thru and thru. Hahaha. It was a summer horror though, which was a little sad to me. In some books that aren't seasonal, I can still sort of picture it taking place during the season in which I'm reading it, but this took place primarily outside in hot, humid heat. No pretending that's taking place in any sort of autumn XD

Fledgling by Octavia Butler This one also falls into a similar situation for me as The Gilda Stories. It read more like a fantasy featuring vampires. It had more horror elements than The Gilda Stories, particularly thru the first two thirds of the book. But the last section was a trial (which was really interesting! And I enjoyed reading very much!) And that just didn't feel horror. I see why it's in the genre, and enough horror-like stuff happens that it seems it deserves it, but it didn't do much to give me that horror thrill. Very good read! Wish I'd have read it a different time of the year.

Vampire Forensics by Mark Collins Jenkins This is in the same category as Haunted Wisconsin almost down to a T. This had a little bit more going for it due to talking at length about decomposition and the way people reacted to corpses when decomposition wasn't thoroughly understood. There's something grotesque but also uncannily relatable about how people would react to the viscera they would see during the decomp process.

The Vampyre; A Tale by John Polidori Victorian novella? Okay this was pretty good with setting a gothic eerie atmosphere… at times. But it was such a short story that only really small sections could be put in those settings. Still, a good October read!

Sorrowland by Rivers Soloman I am 81% through this. This has more horror in it than Fledgling or Gilda Stories, but reads also very similiarly. Things will be mundane, and then they'll be horror! Then things will be mundane (in terms of horror stuff) for a while, and then it's horrorish again! I also fully realize it's required for the story that's being told, but they stripped the mystery away a little too much for it to have that really horror thrill instead of the sort of fantasy quest feeling. The fact that we're only seeing the horror happen to one person and we understand why and how it's happening strips a lot of the thrill away even while it definitely has strong horror elements. I suppose it could go harder from here on out, but it's ramping up to feel much more like a revenge quest from here and while that can be scary, one of the hallmarks imo to horror is the lack of ability to do anything about the horror (until perhaps like the last moment or in a very intangible way) and that just doesn't feel especially present here (unless we're talking like on systemic levels but that kind of circles right around to the fantasy/sci-fi genre WHICH ARE GOOD GENRES but yeah)

The Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion by Margaret Killjoy Listening to this on the It Will Happen Here podcast with the spouse (he's a huge fan of the Robert Evans podcasts) and that is absolutely hitting the spots. Uliksi is a fantastic monster, and Danielle is so perfectly out of her depth both in terms of what is happening with him and in terms of his history/the community that summoned him. Excited to finish this up.

This is Halloween by James Moore. A++ This is perfect. Chef's Kiss. I'm glad I'll be finishing up the month with this. I am 73% through this one. It's a series of short stories with an emphasis of occurring during October/Autumn and it's just fingerlicking good as that's EXACTLY what I love most to read this time of year. I could read a whole novel(la) about the Beldam Woods creatures. So far he did three stories in that universe or whatever, and they all super hit the spot for me. Those monsters were so neat and yet different and just yeah. Big fan.

Some of these will eventually get added to my spoopy reading list, but definitely not all of them. Not because they're not horror, but because I just don't know that I really recommend them for the season. Ah well.

#tf reads #October reading #2023 reads #books #I don't think I really disliked ANY of them #Fledgeling had such an interesting world and characters and culture etc #big fan! #just... not right now XD #tfgoc #I do suspect that for some of them the horror doesn't work for me because of my conceptions about horror as a genre #which again! #Is tentative at best

[r-rook-studio]

So after spending a week+ on Lovecraft, I sat down with du Maurier's short fiction. The first three stories are all horror classics in their own right. Like Kubrik's The Shining, Hitchcock's The Birds is a stellar thriller but not a good adaptation of du Maurier's apocalyptic story of a Cornwall family. The second story, "Monte Verita," which feels like it's somewhere between a novella and novel, asks all the right questions for a gothic story about both gender and a mysterious pagan cult living atop an Alpine mountain. The third, "The Apple Tree," a haunted story of a widower and ghost-possessed tree, can sometimes feel heavy-handed, but continually asks whether a reliable narrator even exists.

But the last three entirely mundane thrillers are where the real blood-chilling comes in.

In "The Little Photographer," the Marquise, an aristocratic woman, begins an affair with the village man who runs a camera shop. Its power isn't in twists but its straightforwardness. Du Maurier portrays the Marquise as a Ripleyesque figure for whom we are sympathetic despite her vapid cruelty.

In "Kiss Me Again, Stranger," the best piece in the collection (I say as someone who loved "Monte Verita"), a mechanic becomes romantically obsessed with a movie usherette who may be a murderer. The story follows their one night together before a final separation.

"The Old Man" is about family violence through the eyes of a "concerned neighbor." While the story was excellent almost to the end, the end felt like a cheap gag.

All together—despite the terrible ending of the last story—I felt more like someone on a bender of Patricia Highsmith novels rather than gothic novels for which du Maurier is famous. The awareness of class is there, but so is an awareness of gender and the way class and gender interact.

#daphne du maurier #horror #short fiction #october reading

[pagesofjasmine]

October study vibes

#aesthetic #chaotic academia #classic academia #dark academia #dark academia aesthetic #university #classic literature #books and libraries #books and coffee #books and literature #literature #classics #classic lit quotes #books and reading #books and novels #books aesthetic #dark moodboard #dark acadamia aesthetic #dark academia vibes #October #October vibes

[soracities]

Angela Carter, The Magic Toyshop

[Text ID: “October, crisp, misty, golden October, when the light is sweet and heavy.”]

#q #lit #quotes #october #autumn #angela carter #the magic toyshop #autumn dreaming #seasonal #reading #typography #m #x

[shisasan]

𝙾𝚌𝚝𝚘𝚋𝚎𝚛 𝟷𝟾, 𝟷𝟿𝟷𝟼 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙳𝚒𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜 𝙾𝚏 𝙵𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚣 𝙺𝚊𝚏𝚔𝚊, 𝟷𝟿𝟷𝟺-𝟷𝟿𝟸𝟹

#kafka #october #october 18 #franz kafka #quotes #literature #daily kafka #the diaries of franz kafka #academia #dark academia #quote #dailykafka #words #lit #books #books and libraries #reading #quote of the day #bookworm #book quotes #prose #booklr #bibliophile #excerpt

[adharagranley-writer]

it's october. it's autumn. it's time for long walks, reading sessions, writing, baking cookies, carrying books in tote bags, listening to soft music as it rains, more reading and more writing.

#october #autumn #fall #writing #reading #autumn vibes #autumn aesthetic #fall aesthetic #fall vibes #spooky season #books #writer #reader #dark academia

[internetbanality]

Requested sketches of griddlehark from @johannathemad for spooky season!! Because I love them (♡ヮ♡)

Please do not repost, thanks.

#griddlehark #Gideon Nav #Harrowhark Nonagesimus #The Locked Tomb #JohannatheMad #Johanna the Mad #fanart #Gideon the Ninth #Harrow the Ninth #Nona the Ninth #ok ya I requested Harrow for September and Gideon for October #and ya I did I ask to have Gideon's eyes showing bc IT'S IMPORTANT #gonna read unnecessarily into it too much and say I love the black around Gideon and the blue specifically around her #like she's a spirit or dead lmao #internetbanality

[lizabethstucker]

October Reading Update

The month was more productive than I had remembered, always a good thing. Five books and 2000 pages!

Two mysteries, one science fiction, one historical romance, and one mystery adjacent non-fiction. Three physical and two digital reads.

The month's average rating is 3.8, a decent average.

October's Reads:

Agatha Christie's Poirot by Mark Aldridge 3.5 stars

The Siren of Sussex by Mimi Matthews 3 stars

Desperation in Death by J. D. Robb 4.5 stars

The Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy 2022 edited by Rebecca Roanhorse & John Joseph Adams 4 stars

The Best American Mystery & Suspense 2022 edited by Jess Walter & Steph Cha 4 stars

This brings my total to 46/50 books for the year!

#Reading Update #October Reading

[why-the-heck-not]

27.10.23, friday

things done today:

3h of stupid stuff I’ve been putting off this whole week

a walk ft. the grocery store, plus also another walk bc I was procrastinating on the stupid stuff

#the stupid stuff is still not done and I’m planning on that ’’gonna wake up early tmrw to get it done’’ which is #when u know u’ve already lost #bookblr #studyblr #booklr #aesthetic #books #study #reading #book #studyspo #read #dark academia #october 2023 #2023

[perpetuallypottytraining]

Consider the following: potty UNtraining. training your little to let go in their diapee because it's healthier than holding it in and having an accident later. giving your little stickers and rewards for every time they use their diaper instead of the potty. encouraged wettings. peeing your diaper because it's more efficient than the potty. just imagine

YESSSSSSS 🎉🎊🎉

littles who have been thoroughly potty trained, so much so that they simply can't use their diaper without a lot of concentrated effort... but they really want to wear them and use them

they're just so anxious about it! how whether or not their padding will absorb everything right, if there'll be any leaks, if they should get into a certain position, if they, as an adult, could/should even be wearing a diaper....

but it's okay because their caregiver is there to help ease these worries and make using their diaper something to be celebrated!!! there's praise, there's rewards, there's encouragement!

and, whenever the little tries to come up with an excuse about why they should probably be using the potty instead, it's hard to argue when their caregiver is able to give them a good reason that a diaper is actually the best choice, from explanations like:

"I just cleaned the toilet and it'll be a shame to dirty it so soon"

"we're low on toilet paper, and I don't want to have to go to the store yet"

"it'll be a long drive home, you'll hurt your bladder and risk a UTI if you don't use your diaper"

"you're too little to use the potty all by yourself, and I just started making dinner, so you'd have to wait until after dinner, because we don't want the food to get cold, do we?"

"I can't pause the movie, it'll ruin the pacing; using your diaper will preserve artistic integrity"

"babies use their diaper, and you're my baby :) "

soon enough, the little will be able to relax and will slowly start using their diaper with more and more ease, until one day, likely while they're watching tv, they're about to get up when they realize: their diaper is wet and they didn't even notice when it happened!!!! their caregiver will be so proud of them and all the hard work they put in to get there!!!!!!!

#hey anon could you read my mind?? bc i had planned a december pivot to diaper training #back in OCTOBER #bc it's been on my mind akshskshsksjk #omutsu #omocute #fictomo #asks #mine #diapie training