Self Care Saturday

❤️ 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?

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with Tarot Z and 36 Gotic Lenormand

Earth – Queen of Pentacles – Remember that supporting others isn’t supposed to include sacrificing your own stability. You can’t help others when your cup is empty, so make sure that you are supporting yourself first in order to assure you have the stability and well-being needed to then lend support to others.

Air – Knight of Swords – Sometimes you just have to scream into the void. This week is going to be a time for this. It’s not so much about this week being frustrating or problematic, but about letting out your frustrations concerning what’s now behind you and releasing that angst.

Water – Six of Pentacles – Forgive yourself your transgressions instead of guilting yourself. Be as generous with yourself as you would be with others. There is no reason to hold yourself to a different standard than you would everyone else when it comes to forgiveness and generosity of spirit.

Fire – Five of Wands – Others are going to have their own opinions and feelings concerning what you are doing with your time and energy. Don’t waste time arguing with them or trying justify your choices. They’re entitled to their own opinions. Just walk away and keep doing your own thing instead.

Waning – Crossroads and Fox – Don’t make any big decisions at the moment, no matter how clever you think they might be. You’ll be influenced by outside forces this week. You may not be able to see it, but it’s there all the same.

Waxing – Birds and Rats – Although you are being warned about making big decisions? Take care not to ignore the corrosive and toxic gossip going around in the week ahead. Nip it in the butt and deal with it instead of letting it get to you.

Take Away – There’s a lot here about self care, not holding things in, and keeping an eye on your reactions this week.  Keep yourself on track by being true to you instead of acting out of character in reaction to outside influences. Be aware that those outside influences are there, just don’t engage.

DECKS USED: TAROT Z AND 36 GOTIC LENORMAND

❤️ 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?

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with Hannah's Goth Haus Tarot and Spooky Pumpkin Lenormand

Earth – Eight of Cups – Runaway brides often bolt because of nerves. Make sure when you are feeling like bolting (or balking) that you know what it is creating that feeling in you. Examine and explore the underlying cause instead of just going with your knee jerk reaction.

Air – Eight of Pentacles – Spiders have spectacular dexterity due to their eight spindly legs. It allows them to grasp onto many things at once, and is the key to their skills at web building. Don’t let self doubt turn what are your greatest skills into moments of doubt. Stay confident in your innate abilities.

Water – Seven of Wands – Life is not a challenge where every little thing you believe and do needs defended. Make sure that your emotions are in check so that you aren’t put on the defensive when there’s no need.

Fire – Ace of Pentacles atop Four of Cups – Just because you are feeling ambivalent about the upcoming holiday rush doesn’t mean it’s not important. Make sure to keep your priorities straight.

Waning – Key and Tower – It’s safe to let down your guard for a bit. Come down off the watch tower for now and you can go back up there later.

Waxing – Ring and Clover – Now is an excellent time to look at contracts and make new commitments. It’s time to sign some papers while good fortune is on your side.

Take Away – There’s lots here about looking at personal motivations and not letting self doubt cause you to stray off path. Trust yourself and step away from drama. And get your ass to the bank to get those papers signed this week.

DECKS USED: HANNAH’S GOTH HAUS TAROT AND SPOOKY PUMPKIN LENORMAND

❤️ 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?

Self-Care Saturday Tarot Reading with the Bianco Nero Tarot and Oracle Lumière d'Orient

Earth – King of Cups atop The Sun – Time with Gideon is going to be essential this week, and physical contact is important. Make sure to avoid further subdrops in order to keep things light and happy, and get the most out of this time with him.

Air – Two of Pentacles – Don’t stew on one thing to the deficit of other things in your life. Slipping into flow state feels really good, but when you sink so deeply into a singular focus you neglect everything else. Now’s not the time for that.

Water – Death – Don’t fight. Don’t fight against your current subdrop, and don’t fight against the shifting emotions you experience. Everything is temporary, and the key is to acknowledge and move with the shifts and changes, not to resist them and fight a losing battle to keep things stagnant.

Fire – Ace of Wands Rx – No new projects this week, and as noted in the Air position already in this reading, no sinking into flow state. Work on getting done some of the things that you aren’t entirely enthusiastic about and get them out of the way.

Waning – Coffin and Man – Put to bed the need to project common male stereotypical behavior. It’s a defense mechanism. It’s okay to be vulnerable. It’s okay for people to -see- that you are vulnerable.

Waxing – Scythe and Tower – This is the resurfacing of a warning on repeat from earlier in the year. Watch closely those around you, and quickly purge from your life those that are not healthy for you.

Take Away – Be vulnerable and allow the subdrop to run its course instead of trying to smother it or ignore it.

Lean into others you trust, and stay far away from those that don’t have your best interests at heart this week.

Work on prep for the holiday rush that you’ve been putting off and get it done.

DECKS USED: BIANCO NERO TAROT AND ORACLE LUMIÈRE D’ORIENT

❤️ 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?

Legendarium Tarot and Treasure House Lenormand

Earth – Four of Coins – Make sure that miserly behavior you’ve been working to instill in your life over the past few months keeps going. It’s not easy but you have things you need to sacrifice for that make this important right now.

Air – King of Cups – You cannot overcome all of those worries and anxieties whispering in your mind on your own. Make sure that you are leaning into Gideon and sharing with him what is going on with you. Be honest instead of using avoidance.

Water – The Nithing : Death – Hello subdrop. You know it’s coming.  Don’t try to ignore it, because you know it’s not going to go away that easily.

Fire – Ten of Coins – Things in area of your passion projects and business are finally starting to balance out. The slow period is easing up, and the fruits of your labors coming full circle. Keep up on your work in order to continue to prosper.

Waning – Snake and Bouquet – Keep a distance this week between yourself and those that wish to “butter you up” for their own means. If they seem like someone is being too nice or kissing your ass? They are.  Back away slowly and give them more distance.

Waxing – Tree and Anchor – Pay special attention to your health this week, and those things that help in securing your health for the long-term. Things like eating healthier and getting outside will assist you in the long run.

Take Away – Work is going your way even during a time when you’re feeling extra vulnerable and in need of Gid’s support.  Don’t let that vulnerability turn into a liability by trusting those outside your support system right now.  Kindness from strangers is not kindness this week, but a potential for manipulation, so take care in the kindnesses you accept and from who.

DECKS USED: LEGENDARIUM TAROT AND TREASURE HOUSE LENORMAND

❤️ 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?

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with The Philosopher's Tarot and Lustrous Lenormand

Earth – Queen of Wands – Remember this week that you can be inspirational without being productive. Instead of pushing yourself, allow others to be inspired by you and help get things done.

Air – Ace of Swords atop Page of Pentacles – New ideas right now are spectacular things and definitely worth exploring. Make sure you take it slow, but go ahead and begin examining how you can move forward with the new idea that shines the brightest.

Water – The Star – Allow the love of others to help lift you up and encourage your efforts to lean into optimism and positivity this week. You need a little help to keep things balanced at the moment.

Fire – Strength – If you want things to go your way this week you may have to work at it. Possibly not with physical efforts, so much as by making sure that you are strategically manipulating the situation to your advantage.

Waning – Snake and Moon – You’re going to have to really work at keeping that negative narrative within you from influencing your emotions throughout the week ahead. The subdrop is going to linger, and it is going to be hissing negativity in your ear. Do what you can to mitigate its influence on your emotions.

Waxing – Clover and Whip – Focus on happy coincidences and lucky breaks this week in order to help in keeping yourself on track with your goals.

Take Away – Whether it’s the goals you wish to achieve, the vulnerability you are feeling, a healthy balance to your emotions. or making sure you don’t push yourself too hard in your work… leaning into positivity and optimism is what is needed this week to make sure that everything stays balanced and on track.  That can be noticing positive influences around you, actively acknowledging moments of gratitude, or leaning on others to help lift you up when you need it.  Just keep leaning into that counterbalance to your more negative natural tendencies.

DECKS USED: THE PHILOSOPHER’S TAROT AND LUSTROUS LENORMAND

❤️ 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?

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with the Kinkuro Tarot and Arcana Jianghu Lenotmand

Earth – Two of Cups – Those that are closest to you and love you are ready to step in and help. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by, but instead accept the help that they are offering. Soon enough, you’ll be drowning in work, and their help now can stave off that feeling a bit longer.

Air – Two of Wands Rx – Don’t worry about planning ahead this week, for either there will be changes somewhere along the way that are going to get in the way your best laid plans, or whatever it is you feel the need to plan and plot for is going to end up taking care of itself.

Water – Six of Cups – Play “memory lane” games with loved ones this week, as you will find them both enjoyable and uplifting.

Fire – Ten of Swords – Things are turning around with your business now that autumn is starting to approach. As things pick up, you’re going to feel as if it’s too much and you’re being put upon. Make sure you’re continuing to give yourself times of rest and recovery, or that option will be taken out of your hands.

Waning – Rider and Fox – These cards are an echo of the Air position earlier in this reading. You don’t need clever planning or any plan in place at all to get up and go… because you’re not going to be getting up and going. So just don’t worry about it.

Waxing – Woman and Birds – Connect with others and don’t be shy about chitchatting. These cards reflect up to the Water position earlier in this reading and encourage connecting with the women in your life for those “memory lane” experiences this week.

Take Away – Spend a bit of extra time talking with the woman in your life this week. Especially those that have memories of your childhood to share.

Don’t worry about making plans, for they are just going to be thwarted anyway.  Winging it will be fine, as you adjust on the fly far more easily when you’re winging it than when you have a plan in place.

As things pick up with your business, make sure that you are still giving yourself the rest and recovery you need.  Facilitate this by allowing others to help you rather than taking everything on your own shoulders.

DECKS USED: THE KINKURO TAROT AND ARCANA JIANGHU LENORMAND