❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)

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 Neutral Vibes Tarot, John Bauer Tarot (Trimmed Naked), and Whisper Lenormand

EarthAce of Cups and The Sentinel – Stand strong against unhealthy spending that is spurred on by your emotions. There’s a time and a place for this type of thing, and this week is not the time to indulge in such behavior.

AirFour of Cups and Inspiring Visitation – Make sure you are taking care to not let yourself wallow in complacency this week. Be inspired instead and discover just how much it lifts you up to get a few things done.

WaterJustice and Elixir Thief – Actions have consequences, and what you do has an effect on you. But, make sure that as you work at moving out of the feelings of dawdling complacency and into action that you don’t go overboard.

FireThe High Priestess and Visitor’s Warning – Listen to your gut, even if what it says sounds unreasonable or illogical. There are entities whispering in your ear that know far more about what’s coming and what to do about it than you do.

WaningMountain and Woman – Stop allowing emotions to isolate you from others. You don’t have to hold yourself so far apart, and doing so is not helping your moods.  You may not -feel- like hanging out, but doing so has a positive influence on your moods and emotions, so do it anyway.

WaxingChild and Lily – If you want to continue to unwind and slow down a bit as you get older, you have to do the work now to get you to that place of security in the future. This week will be a good time to use your youthful energy to create the stability you need later in life.

Take Away – It’s time to wage war against the dawdling and complacency that has spun you out into a holding pattern of procrastination. Get moving, but don’t overdo it.  Lean into time with others, and make sure you are listening to your intuition instead of ignoring its whispers.

DECKS USED: NEUTRAL VIBES TAROT, JOHN BAUER TAROT (trimmed naked), WHISPER LENORMAND

Sparking Motivation

Today’s meditation was skipped.

Fifth Spirit Tarot - King of WandsToday’s draw is the King of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of a projective alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s passion, drive, willpower, enthusiasm, and inner spirit.

Like many of the cards that have come up over the past couple of weeks, here we see another reminder that I need to sieze control of my energy, my emotions, and my motivations… and set them to work.

I  have direction.  I have a goal.  It’s about motivation, and lighting that spark to get things moving, as well as inspiring others to work with me toward those goals.

DECK USED:  FIFTH SPIRIT TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for July 1st thru 3rd

Neutral Vibes Tarot and the John Bauer Tarot (Trimmed Naked)Do I believe I am creative?

Two of Swords and The World – Yes! In fact, it is something you prioritize highly in your life regardless of where you are on your path.

Why?

Temperance Rx and Four of Coins – You are constantly bombarded by creative ideas and inspired to explore them all, to the point that you have made your creativity an integral part of how you provide for yourself and build stability in your life.

A card to describe my creative self.

The Moon – Always exploring and trying new things, sometimes your creative endeavors are more about feeling your way in the dark while learning something new than about knowing what you’re doing or where you’re going with it. It creates a sense of uncertainty and exploration as you weave your way through the dark.

Three Oracle Cards:

The Creativity I WantUpper Right – Inspiration and dreams in the quiet of the night.

You want to feel secure in your creativity. Creativity is a way of exposing yourself to others. This part of yourself is vulnerable, and you wish to feel safe in exposing these vulnerable parts of yourself to the world.

My Blockage Center Right – Stagnancy, and comparing the present to the past, which exacerbates the emotional issues that drag you into a standstill.

ActionLower Right – Stop blowing things out of proportion. You have the ability to control how many projects you invest in at one time, as well as how you go about doing them. Don’t invite more in at one time then you can comfortably deal with.

DECK USED: NEUTRAL VIBES TAROT AND JOHN BAUER TAROT (trimmed naked)

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
I Forgot Day –
What have you forgotten (or willfully ignored the need) to do that needs to be put back into your routine?

Fifth Spirit TarotReading Summary: You need to “seize the day” where your home life and stability are concerned (King of Pentacles). Get the restructuring done in your home (The Tower) before time runs out and you’re left with no time left (Justice) to work on it this year.

Take Away: I’ve been procrastinating on getting the stuff done where the shelves for my tarot decks are concerned for quite some time now. Wallowing in those feelings of complacency and dawdling instead of actively pursuing completion of the school.

This reading is an encouragement to get going on this project and get it done, or I will run out of time before the holiday rush arrives and not be able to get it done until next year.

DECK USED: FIFTH SPIRIT TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Imodium is my friend today, and I didn’t just think about taking it while hoping my stomach would stomach would stop cramping, I actually -took- it to help ease off the discomfort.

Gideon’s Challenge

IMG_0656Moment of Longing

Grasses wave sweetly
in a breeze so soft
it licks sweat off skin
and sends
strands of hair
dancing
and all I want
all I need
is to slip feet
from within
the confinement
of shoes
and stretch out
in the grass
to watch clouds
floating by

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

Seize the Day… and The Prize

Today’s meditation was skipped.

Tarot of the Pirates - Ace of PentaclesToday’s draw is the Ace of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of the seed of new beginnings and new opportunities in the areas of one’s finances, resources, health, labors, manifestations, and the physical world.

Pirates are a greedy lot, and here in this card we see one contemplating a gold piece as he considers the opportunities it might hold for him to garner more.

Today’s message is a reminder about opportunities, and seizing those that come your way rather than letting them pass you by, especially when those opportunities have the potential to garner you more of what you want most in your life.

DECK USED:  TAROT OF THE PIRATES

Mr Lionhart’s #TheJulyTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for July 1st thru 3rd

Sasuraibito Tarot and Visions In the Liminal Space OracleWhat cosmic consciousness am I guided to align myself with? 

Seven of Pentacles and Until All Are Free None Are Free – Social reform is never sudden. It takes time, and although we can spur on growth spurts, it usually takes not years, but actual generations, to see noticeable change. Foster patience in others, and encourage it within yourself as well. All things meant to grow will do so with passionate people there to facilitate the process.

What {part of my life} needs a break or restart {right now}?

Two of Wands and King of Pentacles, Life Is Beautiful Life Is Meaningful – Entertaining the depression’s presence flirts with the edges of your self-destructive tendencies. Better to find and develop a direction forward that can create greater stability in your life and make it easier for you to appreciate life as a whole, than to continue dawdling in complacency.

How am I asked to surrender myself to the here and now?

Ace of Swords and The Hot Tubs Too Hot – Stop trying to push yourself into trying new projects and new things right now. You already have enough on your plate. Too much will add pressure you don’t need.

DECK USED: SASURAIBITO TAROT AND VISIONS IN THE LIMINAL SPACE

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
International Joke Day
Draw 3 cards and use them to tell us a funny (story/joke/etc).

Tarot of the PiratesDear reader, if you find this letter it means that I have died at sea. But, I have a story to tell about making assumptions… And about love and passion. A story that I hope will live on in you.

I was born on a plantation where the owner worked us all too hard, and expected to much. He would work us until our fingers bled, and our backs were fair to breaking. (Two of Pentacles Rx)

Pushed to the end of my rope, one day I took the opportunity to run away.  In the dark of the night I spirited away into the trees at the edge of the plantation and made my way through the forest to the docks. There, I slipped aboard a ship at port that was preparing to leave and stowed myself away among the cargo.

It wasn’t long after the ship set sail that I was discovered and strung up for my crime.  Hanging from the ship’s lowest yard and firmly tied, I thought this was surely the end of everything.  (The Hanged Man)

And when the captain came out to have a look at his stowaway, and it was my plantation owner!!  My surprise was complete, but it was nothing compared to his delight!  Not only had he caught his runaway slave, but what I was to learn was also his heart’s desire! Me!

Now we sail the seven seas together, and I’ve discovered he’s not so bad!  Well, until he gets in his cups and starts trying to ride the masthead anyway. That poor dolphin’s blowhole is never to be the same.  (Knight of Cups)

May this teach you to never look upon those around you harshly…. at least not ’til you know their true nature.

Signed,
Seaman Leeway, The Captain’s Boy

DECK USED: TAROT OF THE PIRATES

Daily Self Kindness

I took a nap today, and it was a good one for once. The heat makes me more tired and I seem to nap better because of it, even if I never really feel like I’m -not- tired even after my naps.

Gideon’s Challenge

IMG_0621Ignorance Broken

I want to turn
my head away
and pretend
that all is well
but danger
keeps me alert
and wary
no matter
how much
I want to believe
everything
will be okay
in the end

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

Feelings of Insufficiency

Today’s meditation was skipped.

Tarot Avatara - Nine of PentaclesToday’s draw is the Nine of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of satisfaction, accomplishment, financial independence, abundance, and luxury earned through hard work.

In the pull for positivity that this card of the day is focused upon, this card is a reminder to be grateful for all that you’ve accomplished and all that you have.

There will always be a nagging, ever-present feeling of “insufficiency” if one doesn’t take time to truly appreciate what they already have in life.  We try to fill the ever gaping “empty hole” in our lives without ever realizing that it is already full… if only we will pay attention to what we have in which to be grateful for, and cherish these things for the treasures that they are.

DECK USED:  TAROT AVATARA

The #STCTarotChallenge Statements of Power Prompt
Questions for June 30th

The Wyrd of Sarah Howard OracleI have learned…

…that if I allow them to do so, others can help me (Rescue) in avoiding burnout (Overwhelm) and in being more temperate with myself and in my commitments (Reserve).

This opens doors for…

…me to welcome them in (Initiation) and begin teaching them how to better work with me (Reflection), so that I have more time to embrace and enjoy life (Intoxicating).

DECK USED: THE WYRD OF SARAH HOWARD ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsJun2022 Challenge Prompt
Question
: Grab a spread of your choice that you’ve been curious about… and give it a go!
Mr Lionhart’s #TheJuneTarot Spark of Magic Prompt
Bonus
: The Lilith Tarot Spread

Lilith Tarot Reading with the Tarot Avatara

Where in my life am I guided {by Lilith} to be more assertive and independent?

Temperance atop The Universe – With yourself. Take control of your need to control every little thing on you path. There needs to be an element of unpredictability in your life. The more you try to obliterate and control that factor, the more it will continue to crop up in unexpected ways.

Where would Lilith like to see me {re}claim my personal power and strengthen my voice?

King of Wands atop Two of Pentacles atop Queen of Cups Rx – Don’t be a “judgy bitch” to yourself about having a bit of fun while you accomplish your dreams. There’s room in life for work and fun both. Don’t kill off the pleasure that nurtures your inner creative spark by letting things get too heavy.

Something I should no longer deny or not allow to be oppressed {according to Lilith}?

Nine of Pentacles and Adjustment – As notated in the card of the day pulled earlier, you need to adjust your view of life by allowing yourself more time for reflection on all you have to be grateful for.

DECK USED: TAROT AVATARA

Daily Self Kindness

This is a catch-up post, and I cannot remember what I might have done as a self-kindness on this day.