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 the Gourmet Tarot and A Kitchen Witch's Culinary Oracle

Earth – Three of Cups – Make sure you are not isolating yourself this week. At this time, there is greater stability to be found in the company of others than on your own, even if it might not feel that way at the time.

Air – Queen of Cups – Seek out comfort where you can find it, and most especially with those you know can provide it. It’s okay to need others to help you in your inner struggles. They want to be there for you and will welcome you with open arms.

Water – The Empress – Care and understanding are needed right now, especially directed toward yourself and those delicate vulnerable parts. Be gentle with yourself and your emotions this week.

Fire – The Magician Rx – You’re going to be feeling “all thumbs” this week, and like you just can’t get anything right. Remember the guidance the other positions in this reading have given. Cut yourself a break and lean on others. Remember that this experience is temporary.

Waning – Cherries – You are still feeling the faint lingering effects of the subdrop. It can be tempting to try and hide from them by initiating more sexual intimacy, but although this will give a temporary relief, it will bring subdrop back with a vengeance when you’re still trying to shake off the last one.

Waxing – Pumpkin – “Count your chickens” and focus on building lasting stability instead of quick fixes.

Take Away – The lingering hints of subdrop are going to be niggled at by your sense of clumsiness and failure this week.  The struggle is real for you, and you need to seek out support rather than just plowing through on your own.  Not just with the tasks you want to get done, either, but also with your emotions and inner narratives. You need their stabilizing influence this week.

DECKS USED: GOURMET TAROT AND A KITCHEN WITCH’S CULINARY 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?

Self Care Saturday Reading with The Somnia Tarot 1st Edition and Materia Medica Oracle 1st Edition

Earth – Two of Cups – Finances, good health, and stability in life is not something that is yours alone to deal with. It’s a team effort between those who share the same values and resources as you, and have committed to making things work with you. Don’t take all of it on your shoulders alone.

Air – The Chariot – Be proactive in your mental health, as well as in areas that need a bit of strategizing to go how you want them to. Now is the time to show your intent and steer things in the right direction. Make plans, strategize, and take hold of the reigns. Take note, though… this is not a solo job.   In the Chariot, one person holds the reigns to steer while others pull.  Take the Earth’s advice above to heart.

Water – Page of Swords Rx – Not all emotions can be reasoned with. It sucks, but it’s true. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner, or advanced in your emotional intelligence, sometimes you just have to let it go, and let it flow. Face in the direction you want to move in, then try letting things write themselves this week instead of trying to find a way to force it.

Fire – Strength atop Ten of Swords Rx – Hiding from your problems will only allow them to linger even longer. This week is a good time to play to your strengths, and convince yourself to get up and do the things that need to be done.

Waning – Bloodroot and Elderberry – “Be the bigger man,” and resist the urge to respond to toxicity and unpleasantness with childish impulses.

Waxing – Marshmallow and Oak – Your integrity and strength is bolstered by those moments when you are able to detach and to be objective. Make sure that you are allowing room for moments of non-biased perspective this week.

Take Away – The subdrop is easing up but you’re still going to experience a few moments of irrationality.  Take care to give yourself a step back and time to think things through before you react. If you keep your focus on where you -want- to go, you’ll get there.  The movements may not be at the speed you’d like, but you’ll still be moving in the right direction.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration and Clarity
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: THE SOMNIA TAROT AND THE MATERIA MEDICA 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?

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with the Slow Holler Tarot and The Pocket Herbal

Earth – Student of Knives – Don’t shoot your self in the foot. A bit of caution is needed right now. Take care when speaking up and communicating with others that you don’t put your foot in your mouth, especially in relation to things you know nothing about or are not fully informed on. It won’t just cause embarrassment, but could create destabilization of the status quo as well.

Air – The Sun – Work on keeping both your internal and external narratives positive. You may have a stronger tendency to slip into negative thoughts this week, which can then easily bleed outward into your communication with others. So make sure to take extra care to stay positive in order to keep everything moving smoothly in the direction you desire.

Water – Four of Vessels Rx atop Architect of Stones – Keep in mind that feelings and reality don’t really function in the same sphere. Just because things feel uneven and screwed up doesn’t mean they are. You will gain a greater sense of stability this week by meditating more regularly. Do your best not to skip this essential part of each day.

Fire – The Star Rx – Your subdrop is going to be a bit more tenacious than normal this week. Let those people in your life that can help you see that this is happening, and they will focus on helping to lift you up and get you through to the other side.

Waning – Licorice – Training your focus on your misery this week will get you nowhere. Take care that you aren’t falling into cycles that involve self-pity or wallowing in your misery.

Waxing – Echinacae – Again (as mentioned above in the Air position), focus on the positive. Both in the present, as well as through some walks down memory lane with others that can help you resurrect some good memories that have started to fade.

Take Away – Your subdrop is going to cling this week, and it’s going to make you a bit irrational and sensitive. Take care with h ow you react to others and the words that come out of your mouth, and lean on those that support you when you’re feeling vulnerable.  Make sure that you pick up on your meditation, as it will help in supporting your sense of stability, and keep up the work you’ve been doing on leaning into positivity and optimism as you’ll need the extra boost from it this week.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration and Clarity
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: SLOW HOLLER TAROT AND THE POCKET HERBAL

❤️ 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 Western Way Tarot Anieth Deck and Ouisi Cards

Earth – Queen of Wands atop Four of Stones – Explore the idea of building stability by nurturing the passions of others. This week doesn’t have to be about the things you need to do, task lists, or even diving into those things that you enjoy. Instead, train your focus on helping others connect with their creativity. You have so much of that to share, and in doing so can inspire others to enjoy creative projects and practices as well.

Air – Fortune – Try to work on not being so rigid in you’re thinking. There’s always going to be things that step in and change the plan. Sometimes these changes will be for the better, sometimes they will be for the worst. The one constant in life is change, after all, and lack of predictability walks hand-in-hand with change.

Water – Five of Stones – Allow life to have a little fun at your expense without overreacting with feelings of scarcity. Just because you can’t win them all doesn’t mean you’re losing. Will you find these experiences fun or funny? No. They hold value, though, in giving you a chance to explore your emotions from a different perspective. Especially if you can avoid the “scarcity trap” that your fears and inner narratives always try to trip you into.

Fire – Six of Stones atop Six of Blades – It’s okay to walk away if things don’t feel fair and balanced. That moral compass of yours is always going to need to have the last word in any situation, so make sure that you’re listening and step off if things don’t feel right.

Waning – Goddess and Paravents – Chaos and chatter from the peanut gallery has a tendency to make your stomach hurt, and you don’t need the extra stress this week. Don’t let gossip and other such bullshit ruin what could otherwise be a nice and relaxing week off.

Waxing – Pompeii and Spring – Get your ass outside, and make sure you wear sun protection while you’re at it.

Take Away – This week is all about taking care of yourself and making sure that you are stepping away from your responsibilities and “should do” tasks.  No need to drop the ball, just set it down so you can come back to it later after this week is over.  Instead, spend some time outside and make sure you try to keep things light and easy.  Walk away from the heavy stuff instead of bracing for impact.

DECKS USED: WESTERN WAY TAROT ANIETH EDITION AND OUISI CARDS GETTY MUSEUM EDITION

❤️ 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 Cards Drawn Tarot and Phases & Forests Oracle

Earth – The Moon atop Five of Swords – Don’t engage. Engaging in conflict this week is only going to lead to feelings of uncertainty. There will be no clear winners, no matter how hard you try, just lots of questions and relentless feeling of uncertainty that grows and intensifies as the conflict continues.

Air – Three of Cups Rx – Remember that it’s okay to not feel sociable sometimes. You’re not an extrovert, even if you can put on the shoes now and then when you need to, and pushing yourself in this area at the moment will just drain you, exhausting you mentally.

Water – Eight of Wands – Give yourself room this week emotionally, for your emotions have a tendency to run amuck now and then. This week is going to be one of those weeks where they’re swirling around, trying to overwhelm you with their speed and numbers. To keep the clamoring to a minimum, give yourself that extra emotional space.

Fire – Nine of Cups Rx – Don’t let the emotional upheaval of this week make you feel less than, nor that you don’t have enough or haven’t done enough. Remember that emotions create illusion, which can in turn cause feelings of dissatisfaction to rise up. Emotions, though, are not truth tellers. They are temporary impressions that come and go.

Waning – Summer Solstice – Don’t get ahead of yourself. There’s still plenty of time to get the things done you need to get done.

Waxing – Rest: Waning Crescent – Keep your eye on the prize and what needs to be finished, and consider what kind of reward you want to give yourself for finishing up and getting the job done.

Take Away – Stay on target this week with what you want and need to complete, and don’t allow your emotions to lead you astray into murky waters. You are more than capable of the tasks before you, even if self doubt occasionally causes you to not quite believe in yourself. Remember that emotions are temporary, and ebb and flow like ripples over water.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Wood Fern for Exorcising Negative Influences
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: CARDS DRAWN TAROT AND PHASES & FORESTS 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.

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with the New Earth Tarot and Everglow Divination System Cards

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

Earth – Four of Wands – You are in need of a sense of comfort and security this week. Celebrate your time at home and focus on making it more welcoming so that each time you return home it feels like you’re being welcomed back.

Air – Nine of Mirrors (Pentacles) – Continue with your logging of your daily accomplishments. Your self destructive tendencies are trying to curtail what is working, and you need this lasting tangible proof that you are getting things done right now to silence your negative inner narrative’s claims that you’re accomplishing nothing.

Water – Woman (Queen) of Swords – Don’t go exclusively by what you feel this week. You need a little logical guidance to keep your head above water. That includes if you need an emergency session with your shrink? You do it. She can help you in getting your anxiety under control if the attacks you’ve experienced the last few days continue.

Fire – Six of Pentacles – Be generous with your time. There are people in your life that are going to need a little extra attention this week. Giving them this helps create a stronger, more long lasting bond, and can be healing to all involved. Just make sure you’re also resting when you need it.

Waning – Surrender/Resistance and Air – There is such a thing as being too stubborn for your own good. That said? Make sure when you’re going with the flow this week that you’re not letting that flow direct you into going against your nature. Balance and boundaries are still important.

Waxing – Discipline/Time and Upheaval/Awakening – Take care that you aren’t filling your plate to the point you can’t make room for surprises and the unexpected to pop up. You need that extra wiggle room this week, so make sure it gets baked into your plans.

Take Away – Even though there’s encouragement to give your time to others this week, make sure that your boundaries stay in place and aren’t being compromised on.  Be true to yourself, and make sure that you have a comfortable place to retreat when you need to, and that you reach out for help when its needed. Take care that your self destructive tendencies don’t slip in and start pissing in the soup, because the things you’re doing for yourself right now are working and you need to continue with them.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration, Clarity, and Determination
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: NEW EARTH TAROT AND THE EVERGLOW DIVINATION SYSTEM