Month: January 2022

❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)

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These Saturday readings are (not usually) bearing in on any one thing or event in my life, as the question used is asking for a more general outlook. This is a self care exercise, and is not meant as a predictive reading… although that, too, happens on occasion.

The question is… What do I need to focus for self-care through the week ahead?

Tharbon I Tarocchi, Yoru No Sumi-e Dark Edition, The Citadel Deck

Earth – Quattro di Bastoni and Surprise – Find the secret pleasures that reside in house and home. Also, be ready for unexpected visitors in your personal space this week.

Air – Sette di Coppe atop Re di Denari, Victory – Putting away the past isn’t as difficult as you think if you are properly grounded and determined to make it happen.

Water – Fante di Denari, Betrayal atop Choice – You may find someone you perceive as dependable doing the unexpected this week. You have a choice on if you see this aberrant behavior as a betrayal or not tho.

Fire – Re di Spade and Patience – Everything takes time, and that includes your well-established goals. Don’t let your passion and ambition turn you to impatience.

Waning – The Witch and The Waker – Step away from the new and different when it comes to your self care. Tried and true methods are what you need right now.

Waxing – The Scholar and The Hier – Stay open. Seize control of your path and allow yourself to be open to all possible potential and outcomes this week.

Take Away – Most of this feels like it’s about finding balance again, although there are a few warnings in here about visitors and the unexpected that encourage taking a pause instead of reacting immediately.  Look for the boon hiding in these unexpected moments instead of allowing your pessimism to reign.

DECKS USED: THARBON I TAROCCHI, YORU NO SUMI-E DARK EDITION, THE CITADEL DECK

There and Gone Without a Mark

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Yarn TarotToday’s draw is the Page of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive omega energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s passions, inspirations, motivation, drive, and determination. This often translates into themes that have to do with the free spirited energy of someone discovering a new passion project and learning a new and inspired skill.

There is a reminder here to not let today just pass by without finding something to inspire you.  It is the days that are empty of inspiration that pass by without leaving a mark on your memory or your life.  Today has the potential to be one of those days.

DECK USED:  YARN TAROT

GroundedInMagic’s #Lovers2022TarotChallenge Challenge Prompt
Questions for January 8th and 9th

Yarn Tarot

Who do I find easy to extend love to?
Ace of Wands and Strength

Those with the strength to explore my passions with me as they are discovered and develop. It’s easy to extend love to those that are along for the ride and share my passions, priorities, and are lead by a similar moral compass and sense of ethics as my own.

Who do I find difficult to extend love to?
King of Wands and The Emperor

Those that try to smother or otherwise circumvent my
personal independence. Aka… authority figure issues. I do not connect well with those that try to hold control over me, my choices, or my actions and interests. Demands are not well received, nor is strong arm tactics, ultimatums, or using one’s authority for leverage.  These things have a tendency to create an oppositional reaction in me.

DECK USED: YARN TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I am still playing catch up, and I can’t remember what I might have done as a self kindness for today.

Don’t Forget Your Pants

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Vikings TarotToday’s draw is the Seven of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of sneaky shit, betrayal and deception, getting away with something (not always a bad thing, that one), and strategy used to advance one’s own priorities (often at the expense of others).

Look at that. That dumbass managed to leave his pants behind in the process of stealing all those swords.  Smooth, right?

There’s a warning here. When at the post office today, make sure you double check that you don’t leave anything behind.  Same with when you visit the customs office.  Double check you still “have your pants”, so to speak. Leaving anything behind could end up with detrimental repercussions, just like this guy on the card wandering around pants-less in the snow is going to have repercussions.

DECK USED:  VIKINGS TAROT

Mr Lionharts’ #TheJanuaryTarot Wheel of 22 Challenge Prompt
Questions for January 7th – 9th

Vikings TarotGoal / Intention from Yesterday: More motivation to “win” at the things you put your mind to, balanced with bonding and good times with those that matter.

Draw a card for the goal / intention set yesterday to learn how you can set your plans in motion.

Three of Cups – Begin with family and friends. Recognize and acknowledge that they are most important. All the success in the world doesn’t matter if you have no one to share it with and enjoy it with.

Draw a card for this goal / intention to see what pursuing your plans may lead to.

Knight of Swords – More energy and focus to put towards your ambitions. It seems counter productive that you would focus on family and friends, but in doing so is uplifting, and that feeds into your motivation.

What should I be aware of about this 2022 intention?

Knight of Pentacles – You’re going to need to stay focused on where you want to go with it, because it’s going to take some time to get there (not to mention, get that balance “right” in the first place). Slow and steady wins the “race”. Take your time, just keep moving.

DECK USED: VIKINGS TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I am still playing catch up, and I can’t remember what I might have done as a self kindness for today.

Validation From Within

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Sambucus Tarot Original State EditionToday’s draw is the Six of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of public admiration, accolades, success, and self-confidence… especially self confidence built upon how other’s see you and your accomplishments.

The knight rides off into the past with his flag high, but there’s not a single person around to watch him.

The message here today is to remember not to base your pride and self confidence on the opinions of others. You need to be proud of yourself, your accomplishments, and your abilities because -you- value them and appreciate them.  Not because others do.

Don’t look to others for validation.  Look to yourself and at all you have accomplished, and give yourself that validation instead.

DECK USED:  SAMBUCUS TAROT ORIGINAL STATE EDITION

Mr Lionharts’ #TheJanuaryTarot Wheel of 22 Challenge Prompt
Question: Set {up to} three goals or intentions for yourself for 2022, or let the cards suggest {up to} thee goals for you.

Sambucus Tarot Original State EditionReading Summary: More motivation to win (Five of Swords) balanced with (Justice) more bonding and good times with those that matter (Three of Cups).

Take Away: Finding balance and a modicum of wise moderation between the two isn’t easy.  Last year you leaned a little too hard away from motivation, and for that reason as a result you felt stagnant.

You have a chance to try again this year to find that balance that will allow you to avoid stagnation and keep moving forward and feeling motivated even through the slow summer months.

DECK USED: SAMBUCUS TAROT ORIGINAL STATE EDITION

Daily Self Kindness

I am still playing catch up, and I can’t remember what I might have done as a self kindness for today.

Move Your Ass

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Darkness of Light Tarot 4th EditionToday’s draw is the Eight of Blades, which is traditionally a representation of ignoring the obvious, having a victim mentality, feeling trapped, and encountering self-imposed restrictions.

I heard the message these cards convey to me when I pulled this card.  it whispered in my ear.

“Don’t turn a blind eye to your current situation.”

The thing is?  I don’t wanna work today.  I just don’t.  But I have a crapload of orders that have to go out on Friday.  That gives me today and tomorrow to get them done and packaged. So as much as I want to burrow my head into the pillow and hide from the world today?  That’s not what I’m going to do… no mater how much I want to.

DECK USED:  THE DARKNESS OF LIGHT TAROT 4TH EDITION

#DiscordTarotholicsJan2022 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question: Is it always better to have more choices?

True Black TarotReading Summary: Not always. Sometimes when there is too much freedom to weigh options and strategize (King of Swords) instead of acting immediately (King of Pentacles positioned in the past), you end up losing out in the end (Five of Coins positioned in the future).

Take Away: Sometimes having more choices doesn’t provide freedom, but creates hesitation.  This is a problem because the opportunities presented in those choices can then pass you by while you’re busy trying to make a decision in the first place.  Then you’re left with nothing.

DECK USED: TRUE BLACK TAROT

GroundedInMagic’s #Lovers2022TarotChallenge Challenge Prompt
Questions for January 5th

Darkness of Light Tarot 4th EditionHow do I receive love?
The Chariot and Five of Wands

You either seize it quickly, or you fight against it. You have a habit of guarding your heart in both cases, forcing others to work to get through your defenses before they can offer you love and you’re willing to receive it.

Is receiving love easy or difficult for me?
Seven of Blades and Three of Cups Rx

For you, receiving love is something that takes thought and effort. It’s not easy and carefree.

DECK USED: THE DARKNESS OF LIGHT TAROT 4TH EDITION

Daily Self Kindness

I am still playing catch up, and I can’t remember what I might have done as a self kindness for today.

Merging Perspectives

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

The Dreamkeeper's TarotToday’s draw is the Three of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of friendships, revelry, celebration, and collaboration between those that are like not just in mind but also in heart.

Just saying… but I need to use this deck more.  Every time I pull it out, it just… sings for me.

The three figures in this image are dressed the same, and are very similar in appearance, carrying the same items in their hands.  And yet, each sees things from a different perspective…. while blending together in their fluttering roots.

The message here is about collaboration, and how even those with the same goals, similar skills, or are even seemingly very much the same can bring into a project different perspectives and contribute more than when one works alone.

DECK USED:  DREAMKEEPERS TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJan2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions for January 3rd and 4th

The Dreamkeeper's TarotWhat could you use more of in your life?
Four of Pentacles and The Hermit

Stability… even during reflection. Alone time is all well and good, but it needs to be of the healthy sort, and you need to stay grounded and stable during that time. When you allow yourself to drift,  you find stagnancy instead of stability.  Make sure you are grounding more often instead of just thinking about it.

What could you use less of in your life?
Four of Cups and Queen of Wands

Despondency blocking your dedication to self care and fostering your inner spark. You need to make sure you’re not allowing emotions block your path.  That “I didn’t do this self care thing because I didn’t feel like it” excuse is not helping you.  Set it aside and do “the thing” anyway.

DECK USED: DREAMKEEPERS TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I am still playing catch up, and I can’t remember what I might have done as a self kindness for today.