Alchemia Tarot

Bend… Don’t Break

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Today’s meditation was just over twelve minutes long, and was the seventh installment of the Foundations II series on the Balance app.  This session went more in depth with the labeling techniques that had been introduced earlier in the series, and gave more autonomy throughout the process to allow for a more in-depth practice of the method.

Alchemia Tarot and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal CardsToday’s draw is the Eight of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of setbacks caused by either willful ignorance or an inability to see “the whole picture”.

Combined with the Thera-Pets card for today, the theme here is about how when we feel like life is against us and we struggle to find our way, these trials are not meant to break you, but to temper your strength and improve your flexibility and adaptability.

These times offer us an opportunity to look closer, open our eyes and seek a deeper understanding, and confront  these issues from a new perspective.

DECK USED:  ALCHEMIA TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

Mr Lionharts’ #TheAugustTarot #SOLTarot Prompt
Topic: Write down your blessings and draw a card for each.

Animism TarotThe Support of Those Closest To Me

Ten of Wands – There is no need for me to overburden myself because I have those closest to me that are willing to support me. Not just emotionally, but in my work and in my endeavors as well. They are there to help, even when I forget to reach out for them sometimes, or feel guilty for asking for the help I need.

My Relationship With Gideon

Knight of Wands – The relationship we have is something that we have built together and are both deeply invested in. We know what we want from (and for) each other, we know what we want from (and for) ourselves, and we’re willing to make sure we both get what we want and need, and have our desires fulfilled. There is no hesitation here, just boundless passion.

The Stability and Security I’ve Built

Nine of Wands – That stability is not just something I value, but it’s a hill that I will stand on and die on if necessary in order to protect. This stability and security is something I feel that I need, and I’m willing to defend it vigorously in order to keep it.

I Am Still Able-Bodied

The Magician – Keep up the yoga and the physical therapy, the stretching and the exercise, CT scans and check-ups. All of these are tools in your arsenal that are needed in order to keep your body functioning properly, and to keep yourself out of the hospital dealing with replacement parts and reconstructive surgeries.

Freedom of religion and expression

King of Wands – Not only do you express yourself well and show the world your beliefs, values, and practices. But, you also inspire others to follow in your footsteps and do the same. You lead by example, without even realizing it most of the time, because you’re too wrapped up in your own passions and interests to notice that you’re doing it.

My Bond With L

Page of Swords – Somehow there is always new things to discover in this relationship. A lifetime together from womb to the present with very little time apart, and yet she can still take you by surprise and teach you something new damn near every single day.

DECK USED: ANIMISM TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2021 Challenge Prompt
Topic: Do Spread #2
Question: How can I head off this approaching depression and mitigate its effects?

Alchemia TarotReading Summary: Gratitude and leaning on others may not be enough (Ten of Coins), this is going to take experimenting with some new (Ace of Wands) and unorthodox methods (The Hierophant).

Take Away: Ugh. I know what the cards are suggesting. And I know that if I don’t try it? I’ll regret it later. I’ll up my meds. I’m super nervous about it, and I’m going to need multiple people keeping a watchful eye on me, but… I need to try it at least once at the onset of a depression to see if it helps.

DECK USED: ALCHEMIA TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I struggled with insomnia last night and did a variety of self care things in order to try and overcome the issue, including soaking in the tub. I finally managed to get some sleep around mid-day.

Finding Your Spark

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Today’s meditation was skipped.  I can’t remember why. I’m playing catch up at the moment and I didn’t take notes for the day.

Alchemia Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Page of Wands, which is a traditional representation of a receptive omega energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s enthusiasm, drive, willpower, and determination. This often translates into themes that have to do with budding enthusiasm, exploration of new inspiration, and potential that is fed by the inner fire that feeds our determination and enthusiasm.

Combined with the affirmation card for today, the message here is about finding those things that light your fire.  The things in life that create a sense of enthusiasm and spark within you a sense of energized inspiration.  We all have those things, although sometimes it can be harder to find them than others.    These are the things that create light and brightness in our lives, and make life a joy.

The Page speaks of beginnings, and thus the message is to keep searching for new things that can create this feeling for you, and brighten your life as a result.

DECK USED:  ALCHEMIA TAROT AND LESS ANXIETY AFFIRMATION CARDS

Mr Lionharts’ #TheAugustTarot #SOLTarot Prompt
Questions for August 16th thru 18h

Gratitude Oracle and Crystal Bone TarotA talent or skill I am guided to share?
Perspective and Page of Cups

My journey of emotional growth, and my perspectives along the way. How I look at things is unique, and although I sometimes feel as if sharing my journey lands on deaf ears, the truth is that there are other people that need to hear how I navigate this journey and the different perspectives that I discover and develop along the way.

A talent or skill I am guided to hone {more}?
Self Care atop Open Minded, The Star

Seeing self-care as an essential, instead of as an indulgence and treating it as such. Although I often go through the actions of self-care even when I’m not feeling up to it, my mind is often closed to the idea that it is something that is needed for my well-being and to keep me float on a more positive vein and away from the depression pit, rather than something that I just do because I’m supposed to.

What can I do to grow from my current manifestations?
Intermingle atop Acceptance, Eight of Bones

Spend more time with others while they are doing their own thing and encourage them in their endeavors. The summer has been a lot about connecting with those around you rather than sinking deeper into yourself, and in order to really bring this theme home you need to continue to spend time with them and allow them to broaden your horizons. Don’t retreat.

What tools or awareness can empower my current focus?
Seek atop Effort, Five of Crystals

Patience. Sometimes the things you seek take effort and time to accomplish. Don’t allow yourself to become discouraged and your perspective to change to one scarcity and loss instead of determination and forward thinking.  Don’t give up just because it’s difficult or it’s taking a long time to get there.

DECK USED: GRATITUDE ORACLE AND CRYSTAL BONE TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2021 Challenge Prompt
Question for August 16th

Flower Evolution Card Deck and Alchemia TarotUse Your Logic With This – Pomegranate Flower and Five of Wands – at this time you’re having a lot of anxiety, and emotions that was stirred up and set out of balance or your experience with PayPal. Sinking into those emotions and letting them ride you just because you want to fight for what you feel is right and feel as if they have overstepped it’s not going to resolve these issues. You need to use logic and look at things logically, remember that you weren’t really using them for anything important anymore anyway, and this is in no way a threat to your business regardless of what your feelings are telling you.

Use Your Intuition With This – Lilac and Knight of Cups – Getting what you want out of life, isn’t always about logic and strategy, but about flexibility and intuition.Knowing what you want is half the battle, but going after it is another thing entirely. Sometimes I think she really wants take more than drive and determination as you rigidly go along a preset path. Instead you need to be adaptable, and use your intuition to know when it’s time to shift your weight or adjust course in order to get to where you want to go.

DECKS USED: FLOWER EVOLUTION CARD DECK AND ALCHEMIA TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Today was an orders day and I’m pulling an all nighter in order to get everything done.  I’ve been making sure to eat every two hours, in order to ensure I don’t have a blood sugar crash.