Finding the Positive for August 11 – 13

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Today Is FineDay Tarot, Flower Keeper's Oracle, Haptic Tarot, Wisdom for Wee Ones Cards, and It’s Going To Be Okay 2024 Day-to-day Calendar By Kate Allan

August 11 – Mental Health Card of the Day

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Today’s card is the Seven of Cups combined with the affirmation “Actions speak louder than words.”

Make good choices. Look at that little shit in the background, standing there laughing at the girl who fell down instead of helping. Do you really want to be that jerk? Make sure that you think before you act, and make good choices.

And if you -do- want to be that jerk?  Maybe it’s time to step back and do a little self reflection instead of just going ahead with such asshat-ish behavior.  Dig deeper and figure out why you are leaning into being a dick instead of trying to make the lives of others (and as a result your own life) better. Why are you making these negative choices instead of more positive ones?

DECK USED: TODAY IS FINEDAY TAROT AND WISDOM FOR WEE ONES CARDS

August 12 – Mental Health Card of the Day

Today’s meditation was was skipped.

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Today’s card is the African Daisy card combined with the affirmation “It’s truly impressive how far you’ve come.”

Confession… I have a tendency towards self-sabotage. It is a part of the whole “not good enough” mentality that I’ve been trying over the past few years to soften, but that self-sabotaging? It’s a hard habit to break, and I often don’t even realize I’m doing it until it’s too late.

That makes success that much more sweet, though, right?  When even you are against yourself, and you succeed at something anyway? It’s a double win.  The cards for today are a reminder that even in these times when self-sabotage is at it’s strongest, we have the strength and perseverance to get through and keep going.  To survive and succeed.  Sometimes we’re able to get out of our own way, and sometimes we just can’t… and that’s okay.  Just keep going anyway.

DECK USED: FLOWER KEEPERS ORACLE AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

August 13 – Mental Health Card of the Day

Today’s meditation was was skipped.

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Today’s card is the Hermit card combined with the affirmation “Not every day will be this hard.”

The Hermit card is all about self-reflection and alone time.  Combined with the affirmation for today, today’s message is that to mitigate struggles and recover fully from stress, make sure that you are getting enough time to yourself.

The root of a great portion of your struggles is in-person interaction with others. That needs to be balanced out by healthy alone time. It’s only when you allow yourself to have both that you find a better life balance as a result.

DECK USED: HAPTIC TAROT AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

❤️ 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

Selective Listening and Inner Narratives

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

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The Enlightened Cat Oracle and It’s Going To Be Okay 2024 Day-to-day Calendar By Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Selective Listening card combined with the affirmation “You should exist; whether you think you’re any good or not.”

In the Selective Listening card is the crux of what today’s card and affirmation speak of.  It says “Not all words warrant your attention. Focus on what truly matters.”

Inner narratives can be treacherous, especially when you are so used to hearing that inner voice in your head speaking negatively about you that you begin to believe its words as truth.

The cards for today are a reminder that we are far harder on ourselves than anyone else would ever even think of being… and that that’s not okay. Stop listening to those negative inner narratives and work on finding things that help to counteract their influence in your life and behavior. Then, when you find them?  Use them.  Use them often and use them well.

DECK USED: THE ENLIGHTENED CAT ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2023 Challenge Prompt
Questions for August 10th and 12th

Budapest Tarot's Four of Swords, Five of Swords, and Queen of Wands; and the Coastal Curiosities OracleHow does my inner adolescent feel right now?

Four of Swords and Flourish – Settled and comfortable and ready for growth. Your inner adolescent needs a bit of encouragement, but is in a comfortable place that will allow you to provide what is needed without trying to be difficult or blocking your efforts.

How can I better connect with my inner adolescent?

Queen of Wands atop Five of Swords, Connect – Use your innate creative spirit to overcome separation and foster connection between yourself and others.

You enjoy creating things.  You enjoy exploring your creativity in new ways, trying new things, and stretching those creative muscles.  Instead of allowing others to feel ostracized in your life, especially those on the other side of the veil, use this creative spark to draw them in and connect with them.  In doing so, you will better connect with your inner adolescent as well.

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

DECK USED: BUDAPEST TAROT AND COASTAL CURIOSITIES ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I managed to take a nap a little earlier than usual, which freed up a bit more time to spend with Gideon.

Letting Go for Adaptation

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Today’s meditation was skipped (again).

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Pacific Wonderland Trees of the Pacific Northwest Oracle and It’s Going To Be Okay 2024 Day-to-day Calendar By Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Hedge False Bindweed card combined with the affirmation “It’s okay to float along. It’s okay to just be.”

You have a habit of trying to hold on too tight and control everything. It makes you feel safe to be in control and to know what to expect at every turn.

That isn’t really how life works, though, which is how when unexpected hurdles and surprises come into the picture you always end up so worked up about them.

It’s great to be tenacious and persistent in your goals. It’s not great when that goes from being an asset to a liability, though. Today’s cards are a reminder that there’s a time when you have to let go and just breathe.  You can’t control everything, so don’t try so hard to do that.  It’s okay to just let things happen and adapt to them as they come.

DECK USED: PACIFIC WONDERLAND TREES OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2023 Challenge Prompt
Question for August 9th : What can I do to help my inner child feel more protected?

Inner Child Oracle Reading with the Wild Child OracleReading Summary: Stop gaslighting yourself (Mirage) and instead seek out a better, more stable grounding (Reach) in order to give your inner child a glimpse at the possibilities the future holds (Glimpse).

Take Away: Seeing the ways in which you gaslight yourself is not easy, but it is far easier to pick them out when you are in a place of stability and groundedness.

During those times you can better see where gaslighting is happening and what you’re doing, allowing yourself and your inner child to look beyond it, and find a better and healthier way forward.

Other elements included in this reading:
Red Alder Cones for Inner Strength
Rainforest Rhyolite for Facilitating Calm Transitions
Rose Quartz for Connecting with One’s Needs

DECK USED: WILD CHILD ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I took a pain pill when I needed it instead of trying to “tough it out”.

There For the Taking

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Cannabis Magick Oracle and It’s Going To Be Okay 2024 Day-to-day Calendar By Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Grandaddy Purple card combined with the affirmation “You’re doing well. Keep going.”

Grandaddy Purple is all about manifestation. Combined with the affirmation for today, these cards are a reminder that even in times when things are moving slow or in a slump, you’re still getting somewhere.

It may not be at the speed you want it to be, but if you keep your eye on the prize, you’ll get there eventually.  Just don’t give up. The world is yours for the taking if you just hold on and keep working at it.

DECK USED: CANNABIS MAGICK ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2023 Challenge Prompt
Question for August 8th : What can I do to help my inner child feel less neglected?

Wild Spaces Oracle CardsReading Summary: Stretch (top left card) beyond your prickliness (bottom card) and climb higher (top right card).

Take Away: It’s hard to look beyond the bad crap when bad crap his happening. To help your inner child feel less neglected, you need to keep on nurturing and fostering a connection with them even in times of struggle or strife.

Don’t take your bad mood or current obstacles out on that little kid hiding deep within you.  It’s not their fault and they don’t deserve it.  Rise above, instead, and keep that warm and nurturing effort you’re putting in that direction going.

Other elements included in this reading:
Bacopa for Sparking Creativity and Intellect
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: WILD SPACES CARDS

Daily Self Kindness

I spent time with Gideon and used that time to work at not letting the slow slump in the business freak me out so too bad and drive me crazy with worry.

Shed the Unworthy

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

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Aura Golden Kingdom Tarot's Ten of Cups and It’s Going To Be Okay 2024 Day-to-day Calendar By Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Ten of Cups combined with the affirmation “I don’t care what your mind says; you deserve to be happy.”

The Ten of Cups is all about happiness.  The thing is? It’s not about happiness alone and on your own. It’s not about self satisfaction or self-contentment. It’s about finding happiness and sharing that happiness with others.

The cards for today are a reminder that the best kinds of happiness are those you share with those you love. And those that aren’t willing to share your happiness with you?  Well, they’re simply not worth your time and energy. Don’t let toxic people make you feel you don’t deserve to be happy, but instead go after that happiness and share it with those that truly feel you -deserve- to be happy and are happy to share in it with you.

DECK USED: AURA GOLDEN KINGDOM TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2023 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for August 7th : Are you more of a dreamer or a believer?

Magical Creatures Tarot - Queen of Wands, Judgement, StrengthReading Summary: You are a dreamer at heart, but (Queen of Wands Rx) you are worried over the judgments of others (Judgement) which makes you balance it out with more practicality than you perhaps would like (Strength).

Take Away: You are both.  Although a dreamer at heart, you were taught to shoulder heavy responsibilities and make it look easy, which requires a far more logical approach a lot of the time.

This can at times smother out the dreamer side, which always rises again eventually to become a part of your life once more.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Red Maple Leaf for Adaptability and Connection
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration and Clarity
Aragonite for Truth and Understanding
Mookaite for Help with Weighing One’s Options
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: MAGICAL CREATURES TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I followed my gut instead of my head, and didn’t let fear stop me.