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.

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with Pablito's Tarot Magic Realism Deck and Shadow Night Raven Lenormand

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

Earth – The Magician atop Page of Cups Rx – Don’t allow your feelings of newness and inadequacy cause you to forget the tools and skills you’ve learned. You may be tempted to spend on the unnecessary in the week ahead just to chase that dopamine fix. Instead, keep your eye trained on your goals and use the tools you’ve learned to avoid reckless behavior spurred on by emotion.

Air – Four of Wands Rx atop The Hermit Rx – Wallowing at home means unhealthy alone time. It will cloud your mind and stagnate the flow of “fresh air” sensations you’ve been experiencing over the past week or so. Make sure you get out in nature; prioritize that over staying home.

Water – Ace of Cups Rx atop Two of Pentacles Rx – Let go of new emotions this week time n stead of holding onto them. You don’t need to juggle them nor to bury them. Just acknowledge that they are there and let them go as unimportant.

Fire – Seven of Wands – Stick to your guns this week. As other readings have mentioned (yesterday), people are going to be pushing at your boundaries in ways that disrespect your personal values. Make sure you are facing that opposition head on. Now is not the time to concede.

Waning – Tree and House – This is a reiteration of the Air position earlier in this reading. Staying home is not where healthy can be found this week. No stagnation allowed.

Waxing – Dog and Lily – Lean into Gideon; share with him and enjoy your time with him. Prioritize his advice, for he has your best interests at heart, even above his own.

Take Away – In order to perpetuate the fresh shift in the air this last week and keep it going, you need to make sure to facilitate movement.  Go outside.  Move instead of languishing. Make sure that you aren’t wallowing when you could be not just moving, but breathing in fresh air.

This is the first week in a few that you have not been warned about avoiding agreements and contracts, but there is mention of making sure that you uphold your boundaries and prioritize your values over the urge for peaceful resolutions.

Some heavy emotions may wind their way through your awareness this week. Make sure that you aren’t letting them stick and weigh you down, nor burying them to ‘deal with later’.  Instead, remember that they aren’t important and to let them go once you’ve acknowledged them.

DECKS USED: PABLITO’S TAROT MAGIC REALISM DECK AND SHADOW NIGHT RAVEN 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 Awakening Tarot and Wonder Land Lenormand

Earth – The Sun – Do what makes you happy and that you know will lead to success. The intersection between these two themes is your sweet spot for the week.

Air – Two of Cups – Holding things together, and making them work together to reap the greatest rewards, means working together. (Like that? I used “together” three times in a single sentence.) Connect and communicate with those closest to you.

Water – Page of Cups – Life can sometimes feel like a shit show. Remember that how you deal with your emotions can make that perception of worse or better. Although you are a novice at this, you have begun developing tools to help you.

Fire – Temperance – Don’t push. Change takes time and, in the case of your business and it’s successful upswing, you want it to go smooth and slow.

Waning – Ring and Crossroads – You continue to be warned about involving yourself in contracts and agreements. Keep in mind that that new path being presented to you is not as good as it sounds. Don’t be fooled into thinking it might be.

Waxing – Lily and Man – Gideon time is import and right now. Make sure you are getting as much as you can.

Take Away – Work on putting your nose to the grindstone to get things done with your business, including having others do their part too.  No need to push or rush, just start directing your energy and theirs in that direction.

Don’t make decisions with your emotions, as they won’t be wise ones if you do, and ensure that you are getting the time with Gid that you need right now.

DECKS USED: THE AWAKENING TAROT and WONDER LAND 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 Mutation Tarot and Little Monsters Lenormand

Earth – Five of Swords – Are you going to be a gracious winner? Or a gloating ass? The other guy is already bleeding and his day is fucked. Do you really need to go the extra step of grinding it in and making them feel worse? Remember the person that you want to be, and resist the impulse of the moment.

Air – Ace of Swords – Make sure that you aren’t ignoring or discounting new ideas this week, but instead are communicating them with others or writing them down for posterity. They’re good, and worth entertaining. Who knows, one of them might even ignite a wildfire of inspiration.

Water – Eight of Swords – When it comes to your emotions, just because you ignore it doesn’t mean that it’ll go away. Make sure that you are communicating and sharing your emotions rather than trying to bury them or hide them away.

Fire – The Chariot – Make sure you get moving and get things done this week. What you do this week will help pave the road forward on what comes next. That future result lies in your hands right now.

Waning – Scythe and Key – Although being unkind to yourself can be a key to your motivation, now is not the time to utilize that particular method of getting things done.

Waxing – Crossroads and Whip – as indicated in the fire position in this reading, now is the time to make a choice between one path and another. You need to look at how you want things to go and then make sure that you stay disciplined and on the correct path that will take you in the direction of your goals.

Take Away – Take care that you are being kind to others, even when you may not always feel that they deserve it.

Communicate your emotions and ideas this week, rather than keeping them to yourself.

It’s time to get prep started on the holiday rush to come, as doing so will pave the way to a successful season.

DECKS USED: MUTATION TAROT AND LITTLE MONSTERS 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 Oracle Reading with the Dixit Memories Deck and Le Claire Lenormand

Earth – The Boulder Fluffer – Taking time to be out in nature is non-optional for you. Even when it feels like work just to figure out a way to get out there and you’re really not feeling all that enthusiastic about it; you still need it. So get off your ass and do something about it.

Air – Cave of Ken – Trying new things can be harrowing and breed a sense of uncertainty. Remember that the more you know the less scary that new something will become. Do research before you start on your journey, and continue with that research as you move into the unknown.

Water – The Basement – When you are feeling “small” and vulnerable, everything feels much bigger, much much darker, and much more scary. Don’t let your fears hold you back, turn on the light (via research, talking with others, etc) and make sure that you can see things clearly before moving forward with actions.

Fire – The Open Door – Get moving. The door is open and the way is clear. Now is the time to move.

Waning – Ring and Star – Don’t allow your hopes for what might be convince you to make commitments that you’re not otherwise prepared to make.

Waxing – Child and Tree – A healthy inner child means a healthy you. Make sure that you’re taking time for play and to enjoy life.

Take Away – Sometimes it can be hard to pull yourself out of a rut, and that’s what you’re in at the moment.  For a time, this was good, as it gave you time to rest and heal, but now the path is clear and the door is open to begin something new and get moving again.  Don’t allow your time of stillness drag out until it turns into stagnancy.  Start enjoying yourself.  Start looking into ideas and seeking out passionate pursuits.  And if you’re feeling a little uncertain in taking those first steps?  Do a little research to set you on your way with more confidence.

No contracts.  No agreements.  This is a carry over from last week. Now is not the time, no matter how appealing they may seem.  Don’t do it right now.  Wait a while longer.

DECKS USED: DIXIT MEMORIES DECK AND LE CLAIRE 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 Bee Tarot and Honey Hive Lenormand

Earth – Six of Pentacles – You’ve already started this process with giving away a good number of items over the past week to people in the building and that you know. Continue the process of clearing things out that you no longer use and giving them to those that might need them instead.

Air – The Empress – Be kind to yourself in your thoughts and actions. It’s too easy to fall into letting your internal thoughts beat you up and drag you down. Instead, make sure that you are getting yourself, nurturing feedback and encouragement.

Water – Queen of Swords – Buckle down and don’t let emotions rule you this week. Do you have a tendency to languish a bit too long and fall under the spell that drags you down into depression if you let it. Instead it’s time to take a little bit of a firmer hand with yourself so that you are getting things done.

Fire – Three of Pentacles – You’re not in this alone, so don’t act like you are. Allow others to help and do their part in getting things done rather than trying to take it all on your own shoulders. It might feel like the end result is better if you do it yourself, but the truth is the contribution of others improves not just the end result, but also the process as well as how much you get done.

Waning – Key and Child – You have the opportunity to connect more strongly with your inner child this week. Don’t pass it up, for to pass over this opportunity has the potential of shutting out that part of yourself again.

Waxing – Clouds and Ring – If you are feeling uncertain about any agreements or contracts that come up this next week, make sure that you avoid them instead of giving in and agreeing. Now is not the time to trust that everything will work itself out, even if you make the wrong choice.

Take Away – It’s time to pick up the slack that has developed over the past couple of weeks and get things back on track. Just make sure that you’re not doing it alone, and that you’re having fun and incorporating child-like enjoyment into the process. Make sure that you are stepping away from any uncertainties instead of plowing ahead in that direction.

DECKS USED: BEE TAROT AND HONEY HIVE LENORMAND

❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)

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Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with The Magic of Tarot Deck and Happy Houseplants Oracle

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?

Earth – Six of Coins – Be generous with yourself this week. There is no reason to not be, and you need a little more of that self-kindness without the guilt of allowing it dragging on you.

Air – The Star – Make sure you are focusing on training your brain towards positivity and optimism instead of letting the stillness of quiet time drag you under. Balancing out those natural tendencies towards pessimism and negative inner self-talk is important.

Water – Ten of Coins – Take time to revel in your accomplishments and acknowledge the ways in which you support yourself and those close to you. You’ve created far more stability in your life and those around you than you give yourself credit for.

Fire – Temperance – Remember that it’s not time to dive back into the fray yet. This is your week off.

Waning – Calathea – Enjoy this time off while you have it. It won’t last forever and you need to remember that you are allowed periods of rest. Now is a perfect opportunity for that to happen.

Waxing – Dracaena – Focus on finishing your healing journey this week. You are getting over pneumonia, and it’s going to take time. More time than you think it should. You are still on the mend, so give yourself the space to do so fully.

Take Away – This reading is all about enjoying my days off instead of feeling guilty that I’m not working, and making sure that I stay on track with my efforts at leaning into positivity.  It is a reminder that my days off are meant to be a time of rest, recovery, and enjoyment. Not guilt and beating myself up for what I’m not getting done.

DECKS USED: THE MAGIC OF TAROT DECK AND HAPPY HOUSEPLANT CARDS