Chocolate Lover's Message Cards

Well Oiled Machines Run Best

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Tarot de Carlotydes - Three of WandsToday’s draw is the Three of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of actively moving from a planning stage into action, picking a direction, and moving towards one’s goals.

The herbs in this imagery make me think of taking care of one’s health, while the estate in the background speaks of long term goals towards security and stability.

The message here is about working towards your goals and the journey that takes you there.  It is a reminder that you cannot focus solely upon the future and where you want to go. Instead, you need to focus on the journey and upon taking care of yourself so that you can continue to move forward in the direction you wish to go.

If you don’t take care of yourself, how can you possibly manage to make it all the way to your goal?

DECK USED:  TAROT DE CARLOTYDES

@thetarotprofessor Self Love Challenge Prompt
Question: How can I show myself love today?

Chocolate Lover's Messenger CardsChewy Nougat – Practice patience with yourself. It’s okay to relax and not worry about being productive.  It’s okay to do the things that make you happy. It’s also okay when you slip up now and then and stop doing some of the things you should (…like writing down what you do through the day so that at the end of the day you can look back and see you accomplished something instead of feeling like you did nothing).  Not everything sticks all the time, just pick these things back up again when you’re ready.

Buttons atop Sundae – Transformative creativity. Spill new ideas and new inspiration into your creative spark and allow it to bloom. Have fun with your creative endeavors today, whether they be in your writing and storytelling with Gideon, or in the pretty things you make with your hands.

Sprinkles – Have some fun. Be a little extra and put a little extra into those things you enjoy.

DECK USED: CHOCOLATE LOVERS MESSAGE CARDS

@the_mystic_star February Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 1st thru 4th

Tarot de CarlotydesWhat card symbolizes love for me?

Two of Pentacles – Finding balance means that you have made room in your life not just for your responsibilities and those things that you have to do, but you have carved out space to spend quality time with your loved ones as well.

What message do I receive from love?

The Empress atop Six of Pentacles Rx – Don’t waste your time and energy giving to those that don’t give back in turn. Your loved ones deserve that energy and time far more.

How does this message impact my life right now?

Three of Swords – It encourages you to look at your disappointment in others more closely, and cut from your life those that are undeserving.

How can I incorporate this message into my life?

Four of Cups – Take a pause before accepting new friendships into your life to make sure that they will be genuine and reciprocal. As previously mentioned in the cards, not everybody is deserving of your time and attention.

DECK USED: TAROT DE CARLOTYDES

Daily Self Kindness

I had J go get Wendy’s today instead of fussing over making something for dinner when I really wasn’t inspired to cook, and neither was anyone else.

Work It Out

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Golden Age of Romance Comics TarotToday’s draw is the Eight of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of ignoring the obvious, having a victim mentality, feeling trapped, and encountering self-imposed restrictions.

So… instead of being a pussy about my arm hurting, this card is very much about doing something about it.  I did this to myself, and I know how to fix it.

I’ve been feeling very clouded in the head though, and kind of stewing in the pain instead of reasoning out the exact details of the injury and beginning to treat it.

Today’s card is a reminder that I’m not going to start healing until I take a good look at the damage and reason out a treatment plan.  Only then will I be able to start to act and work on making things better.

DECK USED:  GOLDEN AGE OF ROMANCE COMICS TAROT

Mr Lionharts’ #TheFebruaryTarot Kindred Spirits Challenge Prompt
Question for February 8th and 9th

Chocolate Lover's Message CardsWhat {self-}limiting beliefs have I been clinging to?

Rocky Road Chocolate and Organic Chocolate – The belief that giving yourself the chance to enjoy or indulge yourself along your journey will make the journey more difficult.

What can I open myself up for by banishing these beliefs?

Mothers Day Chocolates and Chocolate Sprinkles – More self-kindness and a stronger connection to a happier inner child. This essentially turns into a happier, healthier life all around… all because you let yourself indulge in a little more enjoyment.

How can I further embrace my highest self today and every day?

Baking Chocolate and Chocolate Bar – Lift yourself up by delving into your creative spark. Within the flow of that exploratory place of creation is your happy place… for both you and your inner child.

DECK USED: CHOCOLATE LOVERS MESSAGE CARDS

#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2022 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for February 9th: Why do I fear failure when I know I can learn from my mistakes?

Golden Age of Romance Comics TarotReading Summary: When I experience failure, I end up even more determined and thus end up pushing myself even harder to succeed (Five of Swords). As I turn toward trying again, this reaction moves me in the opposite direction of happiness (The Sun) and towards overwhelm and burnout instead (Ten of Wands).

Take Away: It is not failure that I fear, or even disappointment. It is that perfectionist within me that wants to take that failure and turn it into success.  It’s the part of me that says “this didn’t work, which means next time I can do better”.   Instead of letting go, a need rises up in me to try again.  This is why I fear failure, because then I try to fit trying again in with everything else on my plate instead of setting it aside for later… or setting it aside for good.

DECK USED: GOLDEN AGE OF ROMANCE COMICS TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I bought poppy seed muffins today.  I don’t buy them often because they are SO f’ing good. But I did today… because they are SO f’ing good.