The Wandering Mind
I think of you
while lying here
back cooled
by concrete
skin shaded
by overhang
and clouds
meandering by
at a slow pace
that makes the world
feel lazy
and languid
I think of you
❤️ 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?
Earth – The Empress atop Ace of Cups – Be gentle with yourself as new emotions rise up. You don’t have to beat yourself up about it, but you do need to watch how these emotions might influence your actions, and whether or not you’re giving yourself the nurturing energy you need to work through them. Self-medicating is not your friend, but rather it’s a self-destructive urge.
Air – Judgement – Make sure you’re staying focused on the big picture, and not bearing down into becoming hyper-focused on one thing. Keep an open mind in your inner narrative, as there’s no need to be judgmental with yourself or others.
Water – Capricorn Rx – Take care not to be selfish or self-centered this week. You may have a tendency to lean into these themes right now, and you need to make sure that (as the Air position in this reading recommends) you stay focus on the big picture. That includes how you are affecting others.
Fire – Page of Pentacles – Revisiting the tried and true with a new outlook would be an excellent pursuit for you in the days ahead. It’s time to start prepping for the holiday rush to come. Look at some of those menial tasks and re-invest in them this week.
Waning – Birds and Tree – It will be helpful to you to step away from the fanciful and the spiritual a bit this week. You need to connect and lean into the practical instead.
Waxing – Lily and Crossroads – Again we see a call for practicality as decision making becomes a theme to focus on this week. Not so much those split moment decisions, but some of the larger and far more important ones that build over time and require some depth of thought to work through.
Take Away – Make sure you are focusing on the big picture and the practical decisions that need to be dealt with this week. Don’t put them off until later. They’re a long time coming and now’s the time. Don’t be selfish, but instead lean into your desire to see things from multiple perspectives before finalizing anything major.
DECKS USED: OLD SCHOOL TAROT AND JESTER LENORMAND
The Strength of Presence
Today’s meditation untimed, and was done out on the front steps of the new house, while soaking in the wonderful cool temps of the cement against my back and looking up at the fluff of clouds in the sky above as they wandered through my line of sight.
Today’s draw is the Strength card, which is traditionally a representation of inner strength, influence over others through persuasion, compassion, and courage.
Sometimes strength comes in the things you do for others. The trip today is planning to be uneventful, but needed. It’s not safe for a 70+ year old woman with balance/stability issues to be putting up curtain rods and curtains by herself. By being there, she has no choice but to let us help, whether she wants to admit she needs it or not.
DECK USED: ANNA K TAROT INDIE EDITION
The Rainbow Moonscape #VennoxesTarotChallenge Prompt
Question for August 26th: How should I celebrate my accomplishments?
Keep a close watch on your addictions so that they do not get out of control and risk the security you find so comforting (the Devil atop Queen of Coins). This includes watching your spending (Four of Coins). Don’t part with what’s hard earned unless you absolutely need to (Seven of Swords Rx).
Seek out other ways to celebrate other than feeding your addictions.
Topic for August 27th: Do the Taking Charge Spread
What personal flaw can I work on?
Seven of Swords – “Stealing from Peter to pay Paul” was the phrase that came to mind when this card came out.
This isn’t so much about money as it is about how you spend your time, and not getting enough time in with the things that really matter because you’re too busy fussing and/or wasting time with the things that don’t.
What’s my next practical action?
Ten of Pentacles Rx – Right now everything is feeling out of whack, and rightly so because it is. You need to work on reestablishing balance and a good foundation on which that balance can rest upon.
How do I cope with change?
King of Cups atop The Moon – You cope with change by reaching out to Gideon when you are feeling uncertain or fears begin to arise. By consulting with your personal King of Cups, you’re able to find balance even through the uncertainty. He helps you stay on track during these times.
DECK USED: TAROTBOT BLACK EDITION AND TAROT OF THE TATTOO AGE
#DiscordTarotholicsAug2022 Challenge Prompt
Question for August 26th: What do I need to focus on for self-care for this new moon?
Reading Summary: Watch out for thieving assholes (Seven of Swords) who’s action could change your plans (Two of Wands). You may have to learn on the fly how to fight against them, but you definitely don’t want them getting the upper hand (Page of Swords).
Notation: Lots of Seven of Swords in my card pulls today.
Take Away: Do what you can today to take away opportunity for people to fuck you over. Although you can’t predict every instance or method that might come about, you can deal with a lot of it and mitigate their effects on you and your life by being proactive.
This new moon is a good time to research security systems for the house.
DECK USED: ANNA K TAROT INDIE EDITION
I took breaks when I needed to, and made sure to take some ibuprofen with me (which I took instead of forgetting about) so that I could head off the incoming inflammation in my ribs, hip, and back.
🌑 New Moon in Virgo – August 2022
Today is the new moon, and like all new moons and full moons, I did a spread aligned to the moon’s current themes as a part of my recognition of the moon’s cycle and influences upon us. Today’s spread is about the medicine within, and brought to you by Ethony‘s Tarot by the Moon series.
Where should I focus my energy this season?
Poppy – You need to focus your energy on letting go of regrets, recriminations, and other unhelpful self-talk and emotions that can only get in the way of you continuing to move forward in a healthy way.
What needs re-evaluation?
Cherry – Where are you neglecting yourself and what do you need to do to step up in this area? In the lull between your last project and your next big one, you need to take time to realign and find balance again.
Where do I need to get more organized?
Feverfew – Look at your schedule and get better organized with your time. There are people who need some of your time and attention who are not getting what they need, but by taking some time to re-organize your schedule you can better make sure they are getting that time with you.
What is just a distraction that I need to ignore?
Mustard – Your fears that you are weak and incapable are unfounded. In truth you are strong and capable of far more than you could ever imagine.
What project would benefit from my full attention?
Strawberry – Be generous with those that need your time and are feeling the scarcity of your attention. Make them feel as if their cups are full.
New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.
Verbena – Take some time to rest, breathe, and make a nice with yourself.
DECK USED: THE SEED AND SICKLE ORACLE
Hit and Miss
Today’s meditation was skipped (yet again).
Today’s draw is the Two of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of union, connection, partnerships, commonalities, and mutuality.
What I noticed most about the illustration on this card is that the female centaur doesn’t look at all impressed with her suitor.
The message here is that it’s okay to not connect with everyone, even with those you thought you might click with.
Sometimes, it’s just not meant to be… whether that “it” is a relationship, a friendship, or even some sort of acquaintance connection. It falls under that whole “You can’t please everyone all the time” adage.
DECK USED: TAROT CHIMERA
Mr Lionhart’s #TheAugustTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for August 25th thru 27th
In what area am I guided to take a leap of faith under this New Moon?
You don’t always have to “measure twice, cut once” (Tape Measure). Remember that it’s okay to let enthusiasm carry you away now and then (Capricorn).
How can this New Moon help me move towards building more independence?
Stop allowing your emotions (Ace of Cups Rx) to cause you to overreact (Five of Cups). You can feel then without acting upon them (Knight of Wands Rx).
What should I be mindful of during this New Moon cycle?
Take care to lean more heavily into even-minded balance and fairness (Libra) until the quarter moon arrives (Half Moon Stitch).
DECK USED: OLD SCHOOL TAROT W/ ZODIAC EXPANSION AND THE STITCHER’S ORACLE
The Rainbow Moonscape #VennoxesTarotChallenge Prompt
Questions for August 24th and 25th
How can I inspire hope in others?
King of Swords Rx and Nine of Pentacles Rx – Don’t be too bossy or take it upon yourself to decide what’s best for others. Sometimes people need to put in the work (and mistakes) for themselves, and it can be far better at these times to be there to help when they stumble rather than telling them how to navigate from the start.
What things do I take a little too personally?
Chimera and The Hermit Rx – When things are not as they seem, it’s not some nefarious plan to set you off balance or isolate you. Don’t allow it to give rise to your paranoia or set you off balance.
DECK USED: TAROT CHIMERA
I soaked in an Epsom salt and apple cider vinegar bath today to help ease my rib pain and help treat some heat rash I’ve been dealing with.
Smooth and Calm
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Ace of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of the seed of new beginnings in the area of one’s emotions, relationships, creativity, and intuition.
The reminder here is in the overflow of water from the cup, and is about making sure that you’re not losing your sight of your goals when emotions rise up and try to make a mess of things.
Today is promising to be an emotional day. Just make sure you’re remembering that this is a time of newness for you where your emotions are concerned. Take a breath and keep the waters smooth and calm.
DECK USED: REVERSE SCALE TAROT
#DiscordTarotholicsAug2022 Challenge Prompt
Question for August 23rd and 25th and 27th
Where in life do I need to be serious and buckle down?
Five of Cups Rx atop Ace of Cups, Anger – Don’t turn away from your emotions, even the negative ones. They don’t have to be pushed away and ignored, and aren’t as destructive or ugly as you make them out to be.
As an adult, where do I take myself too seriously?
Two of Wands and Frustration – Road blocks are not the end of the road, so don’t worry so much about delays in the planning stage. Not everything has to be a rush.
How can I go about lightening up in the areas where I take myself too seriously?
Ace of Pentacles Rx atop Page of Swords, Overwhelmed – Don’t start over when you get irritated and frustrated. Stick with it instead. Take a breath, let it go, and accept whatever frustrations are bothering you as a part of the learning experience.
DECK USED: REVERSE SCALE TAROT AND SHADOW HEALING ABORIGINAL GUIDANCE CARDS
Today’s self kindness was cutting the readings for today in half so that I wasn’t so rushed this morning.
