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Hey there! I’m hosting this tarot challenge in The Unseen Realm Discord server. This is where you’ll want to be, if you desire to approach this challenge alongside community. If you’d prefer to go at this on your own, everything you need is below — no need to slide into Discord if it’s not calling you.
Also, if you’re playing along in Discord, and you want to keep the prompts a surprise, don’t read this post!
Welcome to your January Tarot Challenge
What is a tarot challenge?
A tarot challenge is a series of prompts (usually over 1 month) that focus on a theme — you typically draw 1 card each day, which represents your answer (or reading) to the prompt provided.
Why do this tarot challenge?
This tarot challenge is a great way to build a regular, consistent, card-pulling habit! It will deepen your connection to yourself and your cards. Plus it’s fun!!!
If you're up for a little soul musing and working with themes like self-awareness, boundaries, and reclaiming your power, this specific challenge is for you.
How does it work?
The traditional approach
Each day, shuffle your deck and pull a card with the intention of receiving the one that best reflects the daily prompt (the full list is below) in a way you’ll understand.
(Feel free to enhance this ritual by creating a sacred space, cleansing or refreshing your deck, and tailoring your intention based on your intuition and personal practice.)
Take time to reflect on the card you drew. Let your inner wisdom guide you in interpreting its symbols, colours, elements, and meanings as they relate to the prompt. Explore the card until you feel its message thoroughly answers the question. If you’d like, leave the card out or carry it with you throughout the day to notice if additional insights or connections arise. You may also opt to use the guidebook that came with the deck, if you get stuck; but I highly recommend feeling into meanings intuitively as often as possible.
I invite you to approach this challenge in a way that feels perfect for YOU. Whether you choose to draw cards daily, group prompts into spreads, or skip those that don't resonate, I honour your intuition to guide you to what’s best for you. There are no strict guidelines, if you feel called to make it your own.
Discord as our Hub
Get in The Unseen Realm Discord Server, and connect with community who are participating in the same challenge. Here you’re encouraged to share photos of your daily card pulls as well as your interpretations of how they connect to the daily prompt. Engage with others by seeking guidance, asking clarifying questions about the card or prompt, and exchanging perspectives.
I’ve also created a special area to do this challenge digitally, in Discord! Perfect for when you don’t have a traditional tarot deck, or don’t have one handy.
We also have dedicated support members in the Discord, who are familiar with tarot, and can offer reflections or answer questions you might have about your interpretation.
(Not to mention, there’s far more than just the pop-up channel to explore!)
👉 Your invitation to join is here.
And again, if you’d like to do this challenge solo, without joining the Discord, you are still welcome to use the prompts below.
January’s Theme:
Our January theme for The Unseen Tarot Challenge is Reclamation of Power!
Reclamation of Power is an essential theme as we move through Capricorn season’s grounded determination and into Aquarius season’s expansive vision. January 2025 invites us to step into the new calendar year with clarity and intention, supported by the transformative energies of the numerological year nine—a cycle of completion, reflection, and empowerment.
2024 was marked by the powerful energy of action and growth, yet as we transition into 2025, the focus shifts toward integration, release, and the reclamation of what is truly ours. This is a time to gather the pieces of ourselves, mend power leaks, and embrace the wisdom gained from past experiences.
This challenge unfolds as a sacred journey of rediscovering your authentic strength. Through themes of self-awareness, boundary-setting, shadow work, and embodying resilience, you’ll explore what it means to stand fully in your power. As you navigate this path, integrate your insights, align with your highest self, and set the tone for an empowered and intentional 2025.
Week 0: Jan 1-4 – Intention
Focus: Laying the groundwork and identifying what power means to you and what you desire to reclaim in 2025.
Sub-Themes: Self-Awareness, Shadow Work, Ancestral Strength
Prompts:
1. What aspect(s) of your personal power feel ready to be reclaimed in 2025?
2. What patterns or beliefs might need releasing to make space for empowerment?
3. What wisdom can your shadow self reveal about your untapped strength?
4. Which ancestral or historical strength can inspire your reclamation journey?
Week 1: Jan 5-11 – Understanding the Essences
Focus: Defining and understanding the foundations of reclaiming power, setting intentions for the work ahead.
Sub-Themes: Boundaries, Resilience, Self-Sovereignty
Prompts:
5. What boundaries need to be established to protect your energy?
6. What qualities of resilience will support your journey?
7. How does reclaiming power feel or look in your life?
8. What hidden strength is ready to emerge as a foundation for growth?
9. What past successes can you honour to build confidence in this process?
10. What fears or doubts are you being called to face?
11. What does self-sovereignty mean to you?
Week 2: Jan 12-18 – Action & Cultivation
Focus: Taking the first steps toward growth, emerging into action, and nurturing your intentions.
Sub-Themes: Courage, Voice, Collective Empowerment
Prompts:
12. What first step will help you reclaim your power?
13. How can you use your voice to assert your truth?
14. What external influences might support or hinder your growth?
15. How can collective empowerment contribute to your journey?
16. What practices or actions nurture your courage?
17. How can collaboration or connection strengthen your reclamation process?
18. What message from your higher self supports your next step?
Week 3: Jan 19-25 – Awareness & Celebration
Focus: Deepening your awareness of how reclaimed power shows up in your life while celebrating the moments of alignment and growth that emerge.
Sub-Themes: Authenticity, Mindfulness, Recognition of Progress, Gratitude
Prompts:
19. What areas of your life (will) feel most aligned with your reclaimed power?
20. How do you embody authenticity in your power?
21. What transformation is taking shape within you?
22. How can gratitude support your reclamation process?
23. How can you cultivate mindfulness to notice and appreciate your growth?
24. What symbols or signs show you’re reclaiming your power? And/or what daily practice can help you stay aware of your reclaimed power?
25. How can you celebrate your wins, big or small? And how can celebration itself be a form of empowerment?
Week 4: Jan 26-31 – Reflection & Integration
Focus: Taking time to reflect, process, and integrate the lessons and growth of the month.
Sub-Themes: Restoration, Wisdom, Sustainable Practices
Prompts:
26. What wisdom have you gained from this month’s journey?
27. How can rest deepen your connection to your reclaimed power?
28. What self-care practices will support continued integration?
29. How can you honour both your progress and what remains to be reclaimed?
30. What does sustainability in your power look like?
31. What intention will carry this reclamation forward into 2025?
On February 1st, I invite you to check in with yourself, and see what the biggest take away of this tarot challenge was for you! Feel free to share it with me via email, Discord, or social media.
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