Chakra Healing Tarot

The Joy of Floating

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Today’s meditation was skipped because… I didn’t do it.  Honestly?  I don’t know. I just didn’t do it.

Chakra Healing Tarot and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal CardsToday’s draw is a the Fool, which is traditionally a representation of new beginnings, enthusiasm, naivety, and innocence.

When I think of the Fool, I often think of someone beginning on an adventure with their head in the clouds.  Dreaming of all the good things that might be ahead for them along the way, and ignorant of all the dangers.

This is where the Thera-Pets card comes in to combine with the Fool’s message today. Like hikers in the woods, sometimes ignorance really is bliss.  There are those that  hike and see only beauty. Dappled sunlight through leaves and the scents of earth and vegetation fills the air. They eagerly see birds and squirrels, raccoons and maybe even deer.  Others enter the woods and see only danger and irritants. Mosquitoes buzz with flies, and they believe there’s a protective mama bear or hungry wolf around every bend in the trail.

Who do you think enjoys the woods more?  Who takes more pleasure in the experience and the journey?

Of course, realistically?  You have to at least be aware that there is a possibility of danger. But that doesn’t mean you have to let it rule your life or steal away your pleasure.  Sometimes it’s okay to float along and enjoy instead of overthinking everything.

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

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2021 Challenge Prompt
Topic:  Grab a spread that you’ve been curious about and give it a go!

Journey Into the Heart Oracle and Impressionists TarotWhat unmet need do I have?
Strength, Four of Wands, Ace of Pentacles

To take greater joy and pleasure in my home. I’m not really happy with the state of disarray and disorganization going on at home right now, and it lessens my comfort and enjoyment of my home as a result. A new method of organization is needed.

What stops me from doing something about this need?
Bravery and Nine of Pentacles

Complacency and the discomfort that in order to get things organized, a great deal more chaos must be created during the transition process. That extra chaos has felt overwhelming to me, and thus I’ve struggled to get up the courage to even start the process.

What happens if I do deal with this need?
True Voice and Seven of Wands

As a result of dealing with this need for new organization and getting the adjustments and reorganizing done, my home’s energy will feel more aligned with me and my needs, as well as in tune with my true nature.

I know the boon of getting this done, but I also know it’s going to take a lot of time and energy… and that means that it will have to wait until at least the beginning of next year, or it will clash with the holiday rush.

DECK USED: JOURNEY TO THE HEART ORACLE AND IMPRESSIONISTS TAROT

CoffeexTarot’s Who’s Your Spirit Guides? Prompt
Questions for August 30th and 31st

Chakra Healing TarotWhat has influenced my spiritual path?

The past and present combined. You seek out the new that may resonate with you (Ace of Swords)… while the past continues to ground (Six of Chalices) you in the foundations of your faith.

I was raised Wiccan and the foundation of my practice still holds to many of the practices, methods, and techniques of that faith even though I moved on into a more eclectic pagan path. The cards here indicate (and are correct) that what resonates with me will outweigh the past, but that the foundation I was raised on remains as well.

A healing message you want me to receive.

Don’t allow yourself to become overwhelmed (Ten of Wands) with how far you still have to go in your emotional growth (Ace of Chalices).

You are still at the beginning and that’s okay. Take your time and focus on what is right before you instead of the next steps.

DECK USED: CHAKRA HEALING TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I had L help me in getting out all the decks for September instead of doing it all by myself.

Winning Isn’t Everything

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Today’s meditation was skipped in deference for sleep. Wonderful, blissful, ibuprofen assisted sleep.  Mind you, the ibuprofen wasn’t a sleep aid, but it definitely eased my back and hip pain enough to allow me to sleep.

Chakra Healing Tarot and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal CardsToday’s draw is the Five of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of clashes, conflict, disagreements, and the victory or defeat that is the outcome of such themes.

One of the meanings of this card is winning at all costs. The imagery in this card really speaks to me of this particular interpretation.  You have a man collecting the tools of war, willing to step not just off the bridge, but risk falling into the fog of the unknown surrounding him in order to get what he wants. Although this is not a battle? It absolutely demonstrates that “winning at all costs” vibe when it comes to reaching for what one wants.

Combined with the Thera-Pets card for today, what we see here is a reminder that sometimes winning isn’t the only thing worth fighting for, and if we focus on it too hard on winning at all costs, we can lose the softer, gentler, kinder parts of ourselves into the cold hard place that that mindset creates within us. Don’t lose yourself in pursuit of the win, whatever that win might be.

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

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2021 Challenge Prompt
Question: What accomplishment from this month deserves celebration?

Amano Tarot: Finding HappinessReading Summary: Backing off a bit (Temperance) on the shadow work involving my past (Six of Coins) so that I can let the new realization (The Magician) I had early in the month about the separation between past and present sink in a bit more.

Take Away: New tools take time to learn to use effectively. Information can be a tool just like physical items can be.  The information I stumbled upon concerning seeing the past as separate from the present is a tool that can be used to help heal past wounds, but I need time to process first in order to use it effectively.

DECK USED: AMANO TAROT FINDING HAPPINESS

The #MysticStarChallenge at the Sacred Grounds Tarot Club
Questions for August 26th and 27th

Painted Runes Deck and Chakra Healing TarotGiven the information I know now, which Major Arcana has more to share with me?

The Chariot

What message does the card have for me?

Knight of Wands atop Unknowable Future – Go boldly into the unknown. Allow your passion and enthusiasm to carry you forward through times of uncertainty. You have guides on your side that will help in lighting the way.

What challenges does this card wish to warn me about?

Jera atop Eight of Chalices – Don’t give up and turn away. The good fortune of completion is in sight. Stay and harvest what you have worked so hard for instead of turning away and giving up.

What guidance does this card have for me to overcome these challenges?

Kano atop King of Pentacles atop Queen of Swords – “Don’t be rash in decisions which might mean you are metaphorically throwing things into the fire.”

Hold back just a bit longer on stepping up into the oncoming rush and its preparations. You will need to wear the crown(s) of responsibility and dive deeply into the creative fire that carries you through the holiday rush soon enough.

DECKS USED: THE PAINTED RUNES AND CHAKRA HEALING TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I had myself a nice long sleep this morning after I got home from the farm. It was nice.  I didn’t sleep all that wall last night so the nap was really needed.