Month: August 2023

Finding the Positive for August 16 – 18

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Deck of the Bastard, Tapestry Tarot, Witches Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 16

Wheel of Fortune – The message in today’s cards is a reminder that sometimes that “oh fuck” reaction when you see the cards in the morning is a message to take care and be careful so that you can make things better, instead of the fatalist attitude that there’s no hope and you’re screwed.

DECK USED:  DECK OF THE BASTARD

August 17

Strength – There is a time and a place for everything. Make sure if you want to bend Ms B to your will on something that you pick your time well.  If you just push for the sake of pushing, she’ll push back and you’ll end up butting heads like the two stubborn Taurus bulls that you are.  Use a bit of strategy and compassion, and it will get you further than just coming in like a wrecking ball.

DECK USED: TAPESTRY TAROT

August 18

Two of Pentacles – You are juggling a lot right now and sometimes it feels like you’re going to drop the ball. Remember that you are doing far better than you think you are, and progress is being made.  It might not feel like it sometimes, and definitely doesn’t feel like it’s progressing fast enough… but progress is still being made.  Celebrate that as a success on those juggling skills, because that’s exactly what it is.

DECK USED: WITCHES TAROT

Relationship Check-In Tarot Reading

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Relationship Check-In Tarot Reading with the Witches Tarot

How are things going between Gideon and myself at the moment?

Six of Wands atop King of Swords – She’s trying to keep the realm going by plating the lead with others in writing and storytelling. He is, in fact, a wordsmith, and does very well at keeping everyone happy and entertained.

Two of Pentacles atop Six of Pentacles – While you juggle being far too generous with your time and energy. You are trying to juggle your responsibilities and this generosity, and it is taking a lot out of you to do so.

Eight of Wands Rx – Your relationship is currently in a slowdown time as a result. You both have to cool your jets right now, no matter how much you wish it could be otherwise.

DECK USED: WITCHES TAROT (TRIMMED)

Finding the Positive for August 13 – 15

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Tarot of the Enchanted Soul, The Cheeky Tarot, Aquarian Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 13

Four of Coins – Today’s cards are a reminder that not everything can go perfectly all the time and “good enough” can be okay sometimes.  It’s too hard to be perfect all the time, and it isn’t healthy for you. Work on feeling more secure in “good enough” today.

DECK USED:  TAROT OF THE ENCHANTED SOUL AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

August 14

Seven of Cups – There’s a lot of choices out there on how you do things and what you need to do. Tune into what is important today.  Tune into what is important to you today.  Even when you put your own needs and choices first?  You’ll still be loved by those that love you.

DECK USED: THE CHEEKY TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

August 15

The Lovers – Again we see cards about choice and making the choices that are right for you.  Advocate for yourself and what you need. By fulfilling your own needs? You are then even more capable of helping others with theirs.

DECK USED: AQUARIAN TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

Strength Lenormand Reading

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Strength Lenormand Reading with The Sirens' Song Kipper Cards

A Strength You Remember

Change and Military – Some friends come and go, and that’s okay. You are able to cut them loose as needed and you weather well the process of letting them go when needed without it upsetting everything else in your life in the process.

A Strength You’ve Buried

Unexpected Money and Sorrow – The ability to find what you need when things are at their worst. Even when you feel like you are out of resources and there’s no way out… you find what you need to make it through.

A Strength That Is Building

Marriage and Great Fortune – The ability to commit to opportunities that arise that could help you in creating stability for yourself and others. You don’t hem and haw about it, but commit to making it happen. This ability is in a stage of growth right now, and being exercised strenuously at the moment.

DECK USED: THE SIRENS’ SONG KIPPER CARDS

🌑 New Moon in Leo – August 2023

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Tomorrow is the new moon, and like all new moons and full moons, I did a spread aligned to the moon’s current themes as a part of my recognition of the moon’s cycle and influences upon us. Today’s spread is brought to you by lightningwildflower.

New Moon in Leo Oracle Reading with the Lil Cryptid Oracle

What is being cleared away to make room for a fresh start?

Goatman and Chimera – Let go of the idea that everything can be a partnership. Sometimes someone needs to be the aggressive party and take the lead.

How can I shine brighter and show up for others more?

Reptilian and Unicorn – Take heart in the fact that just because you need to take the lead sometimes doesn’t mean you’re alone and can’t work together with others. You are infinitely adaptable and this quality will help you here.

How can I cultivate my inner strength and integrity?

Nessie and Yeti – Stretch it out. Not everything has to be done at once. Instead of cramming in as much as you can get done into every minute, space things out. It’s okay to take your time.

What seeds of courage and conviction can I plant today?

Kikimora and Squonk – Take to heart what Gid and you discussed about your boundaries and being emotionally manipulated. Take time to let this percolate for a while instead of pushing it aside or trying to ignore it.

New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

Mothman and Dark Watcher – Don’t let fear take over. Instead, step back from it and observe how it is affecting you and others.

DECK USED: LIL CRYPTID ORACLE

Finding the Positive for August 10 – 12

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Into the Wild Tarot, 78Tarot Nautical Deck, Tarot of Kokopa Park, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 10

Today’s meditation was skipped in deference for more sleep.  The affirmation for today a reminder that everything is temporary and these feelings that you’ve been feeling so guilty about? They’re temporary too.  Just keep going. It’ll get better eventually.

The Sun – Make it fun. Celebrate the success.  Ms B is being released from the hospital today and you need to remember to keep things happy and lighthearted today.  Don’t let her sink into the dark, for she’ll drag you down with her without meaning to.  Instead, provide her a more positive and optimistic outlook to hold on to.

DECK USED: INTO THE WILD TAROT

August 11

I sacrificed my meditation for a much needed nap today.

Four of Coins – Although often about stability, there are times when this card can also be about hoarding and greed. The imagery in today’s card takes it in that direction, and is a reminder that it’s okay to be greedy sometime, as long as we’re aware of that we’re doing it and why we’re acting that way. Don’t lash out just to lash out when someone oversteps. Instead, take a moment to look at why you were triggered… then be greedy anyway, but with the truth of your motivations there to support you. Right now, I am feeling greedy. This card and the support card from the Thera-Pets deck are a reminder that I’m entitled to a bit of possessive greed for those things that matter to me. It’s okay to be fierce about it… instead of guilty over it.

DECK USED: 78TAROT’s NAUTICAL DECK

August 12

The Magician – It’s order processing day!  Today’s cards are a reminder that you have all the tools to do what needs done, but you need to make sure that you don’t become too hard of a task master in getting there.

DECK USED: TAROT OF KOKOPA PARK