❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)

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?

Self-Care Saturday Tarot Reading with the Atomic Age Tarot and Divine Nature Oracle

EarthPage of Wands – Start small, but start all the same. Do the things your body needs and start doing them now. Make it something you’re invested in instead of a chore. For you, taking care of yourself is something you have to re-learn again and again each time you fall out of habit.

AirAce of Wands Rx – Don’t go starting any new projects this week. You have enough to do and don’t need the stress of putting more on your plate. Instead of working on new things, put your focus into cleaning up those things you have already started.

WaterThe High Priestess – There is a lot of emotions going on in you right now that are beyond your ability to dig into and understand. Accept this, and instead of digging, let those secrets currents within you sit for now. Let them be a mystery for later.

FireThe Magician – You have the tools to do what you need and accomplish what you put your mind to. Use them instead of making things harder for yourself than they have to be.

WaningOwn Your Power – You are not alone and you are stronger with the support of others. Instead of falling into the habit of doing everything yourself, make sure that you are welcoming in help from others.

WaxingStand for Justice – Lean into your need for fairness and balance this week.

DECKS USED: ATOMIC AGE TAROT AND DIVINE NATURE ORACLE

Finding the Positive for September 7 – 9

Little Sister Tarot, Earth Magic Tarot, Cats Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

September 7

Seven of Wands – “Depression lies. There is no circumstance that is unchangeable. There is no situation that is ever hopeless.”  This was a lesson that was one of the most valuable I ever learned about my depression, and helped me the greatest in combating my suicidal urges during major depressive episodes (and outside of them as well).  When you are in the grip of depression, it feels like the misery that you’re experiencing will never end, that the numbness and ache and feelings of loss and uselessness are going to go on forever and ever. It feels like it’s all that you’ve ever known, and all that you will ever experience and that how you feel in that grip of depression is all you will ever be.

In my battle with depression and learning how to live with the condition of alternating Major Depressive Disorder and Dysthymia, one of the greatest weapons in that battle is the understanding that everything is temporary and that depression is a liar.  In the grip of my depression, these things become my mantra, a constant reminder as I struggle to stay afloat that it isn’t -always- a struggle and that what I’m feeling will come to an end, that everything I love and enjoy will be there waiting for me to love and enjoy it again once I’ve managed to climb out of depression’s pit.

Today’s cards are a reminder of these tools… and encouragement to not give up.  Never give up.

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

September 8

Ten of Wands – Stop using your negative inner narrative to push yourself too hard.  You’re allowed to be tired. You’re allowed to take breaks.  If others judge you for it?  That’s their problem, not yours. You are doing far too much to be treating yourself so harshly in your head right now, so instead of focusing on all the things you aren’t getting done?  Focus on how much you –are– getting done.

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

September 9

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Nine of Pentacles – When you stumble or come up against obstacles and other setbacks, instead of calling yourself a failure or pushing yourself through negative methods, look at all that you have accomplished and remind yourself just how capable you are and just how far you’ve already come.  It’s okay to have rough days, just don’t lose sight of the good or the fact that your hard work is still paying off in the end.

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

Mabon Oracle Reading Part 1 of 2

#DiscordTarotholicsSep2023 Tarot Challenge
Mabon Spread – Part 1 of 2

Mabon Oracle Reading with the Earthly Souls & Spirits Moon Oracle

Wolf: Bravery / Strength – How can I bolster my strength and bravery for hurdles yet to come?

Compassion – Cut yourself some slack. You have been up against a lot and need to be kinder and more understanding in how you treat yourself both physically and emotionally.

Owl: Trust / Knowledge – How can I learn to better trust my perception of the world and other people?

Clarity – Don’t allow your preconceptions to cloud your vision. Intuition is, of course, important… as are first impressions, but don’t let them be the end-all be-all of how you see people and the world. Stay open for new revelations.

Stag: Dignity / Integrity – Where in my life can greater dignity create a stronger sense of integrity?

Spontaneous – You don’t have to be unpredictable to be spontaneous from time to time.  By allowing yourself the structure and stability that is a part of your nature, spontaneity may come in different forms than for those that don’t value those qualities, but it still counts and will keep things fresh while still allowing you to stay true to yourself.

Eagle: Leadership / Grace – Why does good and successful leadership also require a modicum of grace?

Beautiful – People are drawn to those things that appeal to their sense of grace and beauty. It’s through those qualities that leaders draw people in, collecting others to follow them where they lead.  This makes charisma (which grace is absolutely a part of) an important quality that is needed for a good and successful leader.

Salmon: Movement / Instinct – In what direction have I been moving by instinct without realizing it?

Evolve – Your growth in the direction of the person you want to become continues, even when you are not diligently keeping an eye on your path and progress. You don’t need to keep an eye on things every moment, as long as you are being true to your nature, so that as you grow and evolve you continue to head in the right direction.

Wild Goose: Devotion / History – How can my past relationships and friendships taught me to be a better person?

Faith – Your past relationships have helped to teach you to have more faith in yourself by showing you that you are stronger and more resilient than you realize.

DECK USED: EARTHLY SOULS & SPIRITS MOON ORACLE

Gideon’s Challenge

Intimate Moments

Dive in
delve deep
and find my soul
with fingertips
to skim over
the surface
and make it sing
your name
like angels sing
to the rising sun
for it’s with you
that I belong
and my soul
feels alive
with love

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

Gideon’s Challenge

The Sweetest Things

Lazy moments
on a comfortable bed
as big as a playground
Long hours
creating worlds
and stories
of love entertwined
Afternoon naps
and alone time
with Luna
Dappled light
thru northern windows
and the rhythmic purrs
of Luna’s love
and you… us…
you

I miss them all so much.

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

Dionysian Mysteries Tarot Reading

The #lucetseptembertarotchallenge Dionysian Mysteries Challenge
Questions for September 5th thru 8th – The Dance of Life

Dionysian Mysteries Tarot Reading with the Golden Journey Tarot and Nature Lover's Oracle

The Sacrifice – What old habits or thought patterns do you need to sacrifice to promote spiritual growth?

Ten of Cups and Merganser Duck – Remember that happily ever after is not a destination, but instead it is found in small moments along the way. If you are always waiting to find happiness and achieve happiness as some distant ambition or goal, you are missing out on it because you are blinding yourself to its presence in the now and along your current journey.

The Mystery – What do you most desire in your life and how can you achieve it?

Two of Cups and Shooting Star – A harmonious connection with where we are both on the same page and feel secure in the knowledge that it’s working for both involved. This type of connection with others can only be achieved through acceptance of others flaws as well as your own. Perfection is only achieved when there are flaws.

The Masks – What parts of yourself do you hide from others?

The Hierophant Rx and Pearl – You work hard to hide from others the novice parts of yourself that are untried and vulnerable, keeping them carefully tucked away and protected from harm.

How can you harness your true self?

Nine of Cups and Air – By remembering that when you are feeling lax and chill in your sense of self satisfaction, it’s time to start moving again instead of becoming stagnant. Sinking into that feeling of satisfaction to the point you linger and wallow pulls you away from the spark of energy that helps you in staying in touch with and expressing your true self.

The Daze – Where do you find comfort and inspiration in times of chaos and confusion?

The Fool Rx and Amber – When times of chaos and confusion reign, you find comfort and inspiration in sinking into the things you know and revisiting the things you have done before. Being on unfamiliar ground just makes you feel more vulnerable during these times.

DECK USED: GOLDEN JOURNEY TAROT AND NATURE LOVER’S ORACLE