October - Setting My Intentions For The Month

I decided to use a simple 3 card spread - Theme/Focus/Growth and used both a RWS deck and my Hedgewitch Botanical Oracle and they both went really well together.

For my Theme this month I have both Burdock which is Tenacity and The Hermit.
Burdock can thrive in the most difficult of terrain and clings almost anywhere. There are times in life when we need to hold on and persist and persevere - It will not always be easy but these will bring the best rewards - take them one step at a time.
Adding the Hermit, I look within to bring the light of knowledge to myself and others. Inner guidance will lead me to enlightenment and wisdom.   

For Focus I have Golden Poppy which is Dream and Death
Golden Poppy has a narcotic effect, pain relief and altered states of consciousness. Like the Moon card, it reflects dreams, intuition and the subconscious.  Day dreaming and fantasies can be the gate way into attaining goals but keep a balance between imagination and staying rooted in reality.
Adding Death we have transformation and change from within.  Change is life and what no longer serves needs to be cut. Nothing is ever destroyed, but transformed. Making space for better things.

Growth comes with Wormwood which is Caution and 5 of Swords
Wormwood can repel pests and ward off ailments but too much is toxic. Caution can save lives and get you out of sticky situations. Look before you leap, examine areas that need more investigation.
5 of Swords says take stock of where you are. Find creative solutions and invest in better ways of dealing with issues. Refine approach and choose battles wisely.  Don't just waste time spinning your wheels.