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?

The Fountain Tarot, TERRA Oracle, Morning Oracle

Earth – Three of Cups, Hound (Pursuit), Wood Mouse (Focus) – It’s time to bear down a bit more stringently on your spending. The cards indicate that this week you will have the urge to go in pursuit of that “feel good” sensation that purchasing something you’ve become hyper focused on can bring.

Air – Hanged Man, Three of Coins, Komodo (Trust), Gazelle (Momentum) – You may feel the urge to run from experimenting with new skills and abilities this week, but the time is ripe for delving in and taking an in depth exploration.  Instead, trust in yourself and your abilities.

Water – Three of Wands Rx and Meerkat (Altruism) – The urge for generosity is upon you but due to current circumstances, so is the need to take small steps rather than contributing in the larger ways you might normally be prone to.  Don’t let your desire to help others make you careless concerning your own future.

Fire – Hierophant and Yak (Strain) – Put off your lessons until next week.  Although this Wednesday is supposed to be your lesson time, it would be wise to set aside that obligation until next week.  Otherwise you are going to end up feeling overwhelmed and under too much pressure.

Waning – Time – As mentioned in the Fire section of the above reading, you are going to be feeling a bit short on time this week.  This is more perception than reality, and yet that is not going to matter much as it’s perception that is influencing your life  more so than fact while you are in the process of adjusting to that new breadth of emotion.

Waxing – The Letter – Take time to get in touch with reality so that you don’t get carried away by the ethereal realm of emotion and perception.  Write things down and make ideas solid. Use your ability to sort and list to feel out the space and corners, which will allow you to grasp the difference between fact vs fiction during this confusing time.

Take Away – Turn your attention from fleeting moments of pleasure (like spending money) and sink into something more substantial like exploring your creativity.  Things are going to feel a bit disorganized and out of place this week. Ground yourself by using pen and paper to reaffirm reality over perception and emotional response, and it will help you in staying centered and less overwhelmed. For now, continue to take care to keep your generosity in check so that you do not overextend yourself.

DECKS USED: THE FOUNTAIN TAROT, TERRA ORACLE, THE MORNING ORACLE

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?

Stella's Tarot, Field Guide to Garden Dragons, and The Dream Deck

Earth – Judgement and Apple Dragon (Health) – You need to take some time this week to take a good look at how you’re taking care of your physical well-being.  Working on the insides is all well and good, but not at the cost of neglecting the body. Slow down on the processed sweets and find ways to put a little more exercise into your days.  Those weekly Epsom salt and cider vinegar soaks of yours are also very important… stop skipping them.

Air – Nine of Cups and Pea Pod Dragon (Organize) – It’s time to look at all that I have and do a bit of rearranging for better time management. The changes that took place back in March and April have now had a bit of time to sink in, and now it’s time to adjust your  time table to fit the new norm.  By getting your time back in order, you will be able to better fit in the combination of self care and responsibilities, making life feel less cluttered and out of control.

Water – Three of Wands and Tea Dragon (Relax) – Once you’ve managed to get yourself organized (See above in Air), you’ll feel more like you have a bit of direction rather than like you are running in circles.  This will allow you to relax a bit, take a breath, and let the emotional part of you stretch. Having a plan in place provides that freedom.

Fire – Prince of Swords, Orange Dragon (Rewards), Eggplant Dragon (Fun) – With things slowing down with the business soon, don’t forget to allow some time for exploration of new ideas.  Have some fun with them and reap the rewards that will come from that time of exploration and it’s results.   Make sure to keep things fun and interesting so that you don’t fall into the “this is the drudgery of work” mindset.

Waning – The Bridge –  You’ve made your choices in how you want to move forward, and now is the time to stick with them and allow yourself to sink into the certainty and acceptance of the choices already made.   Stop second guessing yourself.

Waxing – The Rainbow – Look for ways to lighten your load and make life easier and more enjoyable.   You don’t have to be stuck in “everything is serious” mode all the time.

Take Away – It’s time to do some reevaluation and reorganization of how I’m going about my days/weeks and getting things done.  There’s a better way that will allow for less stress and more enjoyment, and when looking at this reorganization, I need to keep not just keep that in mind but actually seek it out.  Make sure to focus a bit more on the physical aspects of self care, as they are being neglected… make sure to make room in this new reorganization to allow for those physical needs.

DECKS USED: STELLA’S TAROT, FIELD GUIDE TO GARDEN DRAGONS, THE DREAM DECK

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?

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Earth – The Emperor and Balance – This week you have everything in hand and running well.  You know where all of your money is and where it’s going, and need only to focus on keeping things balanced to take this week in hand and make it yours.  Yes, balance will take a bit of work, but that work will not be spurred by uncertainty or fear, but rather by a feeling of strength and control.

Air – Queen of Emotions, Hanged Muse, Clarity –  This week is going to give you the opportunity to see your emotions in a different way.  The cobwebs and fog of fear and uncertainty will give way to a clarity of understanding on where things are going concerning your emotional growth and how you’re going to get there.

Water – Eight of Materials and Understanding – Carrying over from the clarity of the mind, the cards here speak of developing stronger skills concerning my emotions and allowing that clarity of mind to connect with a sense of understanding within the heart.  There is no warning here, just encouragement to allow myself to learn and grow, and to keep myself open to the process.

Fire – Two of Voices, Ten of Emotions, Emotion – Again we land in the realm of the emotions even in the position of fire.   Choices need to be made to either allow myself to embrace the emotional development in the works… or not.

Waning – New England Aster – This week is not the week for action or quick leaps forward.  Take your time. Take a breather.  Allow yourself to step back from the constant push forward and, although this doesn’t mean abandoning responsibilities, it does mean not pushing to do more than is needed this week.  Give yourself the time and room to grow.

Waxing – Land Within/Out –  Find the balance between what is without and what is within and the card here echos the reflection of seeing a heavy presence of emotion spread throughout all positions of this reading.  It speaks of a need to allow your emotions freedom instead of containing them in that dark, closed up space inside, hidden and secluded from the rest of yourself… and the rest of the world.

Take Away –  The presence of a heavy emotion element in all four sections of the reading speak of needing to make some room to let your emotions and your emotional growth take the forefront this week.  Don’t allow yourself to fall into the work and close out what’s happening.  Stay alert and aware of the inner shifting going on in the heart and don’t step on your own toes by forcing pessimistic viewpoints that aren’t needed.  Ease up and allow yourself to feel this week, and take care not to smother or beat down positive emotions, or negate them with negative self talk.

DECKS USED: THE MUSE TAROT, WHEN MY SOUL WHISPERS ORACLE, PLANT SPIRIT ORACLE

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?

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Earth – Eight of Cups, Six of Pentacles, Night Magic – This week it will be important to focus more on yourself and your needs, and less on contributing to others. The cards here indicate that you are spending far too much time trying to fulfill the needs of others, and this week is an ideal time to take a little time away from those endeavors and let yourself loose to have a little fun your way on your own terms.

Air – Eight of Pentacles and Patience – Take some time to enjoy the moment this week instead of always planning ahead.  Your business and work is well in hand, and impatience for the future won’t make it come any faster.  Focus on the here… the now… pour your attention and talents into what you’re doing now.

Water – Ace of Wands, Magic Maker, Freedom – Tap into your emotions and your intuition and let these parts of you flow into your creativity this week.  Allow that inner spark of passion to flourish inside you, and allow it to flow outward into your creative endeavors.  Now is a time to connect your intuition and emotions to that creativity that makes life so very much worth living.

Fire – Five of Swords and Passion –  Stay on guard against those things and/or people that tap into your passion and drain it away.  This week is all about exploring your passions and enthusiasm, connecting to creativity and emotion.  Make sure you don’t let obligations (real or imagined) stand in the way of letting that happen.

Waning – Modify – You’re reaching a phase in your growth out of the fog and stagnation from the winter months where you no longer need to “fake it until you make it”.  You’ve made it into that more positive space, and now you just need to utilize it rather than taking it for granted.

Waxing – Answers Within – Take time to meditate and touch upon inner wisdom for guidance and that shining light that brings creative ideas to life.

Take Away – Take the newly discovered freedom outside of the fog of fear and uncertainty and do something with it.  Take time to enjoy yourself and don’t worry so much about the (real or imagined) obligations toward others. Now is the time to embrace that freedom and have a little fun.  Let go of the weight for a bit, get in touch with your inner spark, and set it free this week.

DECKS USED: MARUCO ANIMAL TAROT, SPIRIT CATS ORACLE, WHISPERS OF HEALING ORACLE

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?

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Earth – Six of Wands, Nine of Wands, Mugwort (Cycles) – Artemisia vulgaris is the “Wheel of Fortune” of the plant world. The wands here in the reading speak of having spent a long time working towards finding a sense of accomplishment and carrying that forward. The Mugwort card is a reminder that all things come in cycles and what is good today can topple tomorrow. Remember that these cycles are natural and when things feel to be turning into a down swing, it’s a temporary situation in the same way that the good times are temporary as well. Cherish the good while you have it, and when the bad times come, hold tight to the knowledge the good times will come around once again.

Air – Eight of Cups and Calendula (Shine) – With the drop coming, there is sure to be some self doubts creeping up and in around the corner.  The danger in these self doubts is allowing those doubts to turn you away from what brings you joy and the areas where you truly shine.  Calendula officinalis teaches us not to turn away from those areas where we shine, but to turn toward them and allow the skills and abilities that make you special shine brightly for others so that they, in turn, are encouraged to let their own beauty and greatness shine as well. This message is an encouragement concerning my upcoming class on Wednesday.

Water – Ace of Swords, King of Cups, Devil’s Club (Reclaim Power) – Oplopanax horridus is a representation of the strength and resiliency of one’s inner spirit and, as well as the need to allow yourself to make the hard choices and loose the sharp edge of your tongue when needed to set balance in your life. The cards here speak of the need to stay centered in your emotions and not allow the intruding thoughts and perspectives of others to rock the boat and cause disruption.  With the drop coming, this is especially important, as it creates a vulnerability that causes chinks in your emotional armor that those sneaky little thoughts and opinions from others can sneak through.

Fire – Eight of Pentacles and Ginseng (Conservation) – By being discretionary on where you invest your focus and energy, you can provide for your needs and responsibilities better than spreading yourself too thin.  Panax genseng’s lesson is that quality results and stamina both come by choosing your battles and playing to your strengths.  This week, be sure to continue that focus on keeping some space free on your plate, which will allow you to better focus on those interests and responsibilities that really matter to you.

Waning – The Brat and Pedestal – It’s time to move away from feeling “precious”. This isn’t to mean move away from not feeling valued, but it has to do with the potential for being overly sensitive and getting up on one’s high horse as a result.  Although these type of feelings have the potential for sprouting up in the week ahead, it will be important to make the conscious choice toward focusing on remaining grounded and well balanced instead, and not allowing those feelings to take control.

Waxing – Gift Revealed and Whispers of Spring –  The energies of spring create a sense of freshness and invigoration that need to be recognized and appreciated this week.  Wallow in the springtime spark that is all around you and allow it to uplift you into a lighter space within your heart and mind.  Don’t forget to have a little fun as well!

Take Away – It appears it’s going to be a somewhat rough and emotionally sensitive week this week.  The cards are reminding me that I have strength to help me through and crappy times don’t last for ever.  Instead of focusing upon the struggle and strife, I am encouraged to do my best to continue looking on the bright side by focusing on the little things that bring me pleasure even during times of darkness.  Self care this week will require that focus on these little things, as well as making sure that I don’t overload myself so that, like thinning of plants to allow air circulation and room to grow, I too have room to expand and flex in those interests I choose to pursue.

DECKS USED: BUNNY TAROT, HERBAL HEALING ORACLE, FAIRY WISDOM ORACLE

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?

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Earth – King of Wands, Widower, Master – The combination of the widower and the master indicate that in order to move forward with my drive with my business and finances I need to step away from the emotional aspects of money and business a bit and keep a stable and practical mindset on these topics this week.  This means no emotional spending and keeping a practical eye on my finances and where my money is going. (ie: Buy the supply of chain for the business, and not the pretty deck that will make me feel all happy and giddy to have in my hands.)

Air – Ace of Pentacles and Thoughts – Don’t get so lost in your thoughts that you miss a rising opportunity.  It’s easy to get so deep into your head that the world outside of your mind gets its volume turned way down.  This week you need to make sure you’re paying attention.

Water – Eight of Cups, Sorrow, Gift – There is a risk this week of looking gift horse in the mouth, and walking away from something prematurely as a result.  Build off the concept of not getting lost in your thought mentioned above, make sure that you are paying attention and squeezing ever last drop of juice out of situations that can be to your advantage. And don’t throw out the rind, either.

Fire – King of Pentacles, Soldier, Longing – It’s okay to wish for better times, but don’t let those wishes distract you from your goals.  Stability and security take a balance between defending what’s yours and going after what you want.  Focus on keeping those aspects in balance this week.

Waning – Tapas (Zeal) – It’s time to start examining things that are not currently serving you. Like all migrations, these elements can be brought back into your life later when they are of use again, but at the moment they are just added baggage that doesn’t need to be carried.

Waxing – Asana (Physical Postures) and Vrkshasana (Tree Pose) –  Take some time to connect with nature and ground deeply.  You need this for balance and calm.  Make the time to do this, even if it means reaching beyond your norm to get it done.

Take Away – Practicality is the theme of the week this week, along with ensuring that I am paying attention to my surroundings and possible opportunities to shed old baggage in order to free up space for more useful elements to grow and flourish.  There is also a need to spend some time connecting with the earth, even if that is through extra time at the farm.  It’s possible I could ask to stick around after my shift for a bit just to get a meditation in on some bare earth.  I’ll have to ask them about it and see what they say.

DECKS USED: WHITE SAGE TAROT, LAND SKY ORACLE, VYKLADACI KARTY (LITTLE CZECH ORACLE)