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Finding the Positive for August 16 – 18

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Deck of the Bastard, Tapestry Tarot, Witches Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 16

Wheel of Fortune – The message in today’s cards is a reminder that sometimes that “oh fuck” reaction when you see the cards in the morning is a message to take care and be careful so that you can make things better, instead of the fatalist attitude that there’s no hope and you’re screwed.

DECK USED:  DECK OF THE BASTARD

August 17

Strength – There is a time and a place for everything. Make sure if you want to bend Ms B to your will on something that you pick your time well.  If you just push for the sake of pushing, she’ll push back and you’ll end up butting heads like the two stubborn Taurus bulls that you are.  Use a bit of strategy and compassion, and it will get you further than just coming in like a wrecking ball.

DECK USED: TAPESTRY TAROT

August 18

Two of Pentacles – You are juggling a lot right now and sometimes it feels like you’re going to drop the ball. Remember that you are doing far better than you think you are, and progress is being made.  It might not feel like it sometimes, and definitely doesn’t feel like it’s progressing fast enough… but progress is still being made.  Celebrate that as a success on those juggling skills, because that’s exactly what it is.

DECK USED: WITCHES TAROT

Finding the Positive for August 13 – 15

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Tarot of the Enchanted Soul, The Cheeky Tarot, Aquarian Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 13

Four of Coins – Today’s cards are a reminder that not everything can go perfectly all the time and “good enough” can be okay sometimes.  It’s too hard to be perfect all the time, and it isn’t healthy for you. Work on feeling more secure in “good enough” today.

DECK USED:  TAROT OF THE ENCHANTED SOUL AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

August 14

Seven of Cups – There’s a lot of choices out there on how you do things and what you need to do. Tune into what is important today.  Tune into what is important to you today.  Even when you put your own needs and choices first?  You’ll still be loved by those that love you.

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

August 15

The Lovers – Again we see cards about choice and making the choices that are right for you.  Advocate for yourself and what you need. By fulfilling your own needs? You are then even more capable of helping others with theirs.

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

Finding the Positive for August 10 – 12

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Into the Wild Tarot, 78Tarot Nautical Deck, Tarot of Kokopa Park, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 10

Today’s meditation was skipped in deference for more sleep.  The affirmation for today a reminder that everything is temporary and these feelings that you’ve been feeling so guilty about? They’re temporary too.  Just keep going. It’ll get better eventually.

The Sun – Make it fun. Celebrate the success.  Ms B is being released from the hospital today and you need to remember to keep things happy and lighthearted today.  Don’t let her sink into the dark, for she’ll drag you down with her without meaning to.  Instead, provide her a more positive and optimistic outlook to hold on to.

DECK USED: INTO THE WILD TAROT

August 11

I sacrificed my meditation for a much needed nap today.

Four of Coins – Although often about stability, there are times when this card can also be about hoarding and greed. The imagery in today’s card takes it in that direction, and is a reminder that it’s okay to be greedy sometime, as long as we’re aware of that we’re doing it and why we’re acting that way. Don’t lash out just to lash out when someone oversteps. Instead, take a moment to look at why you were triggered… then be greedy anyway, but with the truth of your motivations there to support you. Right now, I am feeling greedy. This card and the support card from the Thera-Pets deck are a reminder that I’m entitled to a bit of possessive greed for those things that matter to me. It’s okay to be fierce about it… instead of guilty over it.

DECK USED: 78TAROT’s NAUTICAL DECK

August 12

The Magician – It’s order processing day!  Today’s cards are a reminder that you have all the tools to do what needs done, but you need to make sure that you don’t become too hard of a task master in getting there.

DECK USED: TAROT OF KOKOPA PARK

Finding the Positive for August 7 – 9

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Gentle Tarot, Wake Me Up Tarot, The Divine Arts Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 7

No meditation today… just no time for it.

Wheel of Fortune – Lots of ups and downs today and a good dose of uncertainty. Don’t forget that with every bad there is a corresponding good to balance it out. Make sure, as well, to remember that although dealing with uncertainty is not your strong suit, you are strong, smart, and you’ve got this. You might have to take it one day at a time… one hour at a time in some cases, but you’ve got this.

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

August 8

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was done in the waiting room at the trauma surgical center at the hospital while Ms B was in surgery.

Two of Cups – Work together and make sure you see eye to eye on what’s best for the both of you. It’s okay to speak up and make it clear that you need something or state how you feel. Remember that it’s okay to lean on others for emotional support. It doesn’t make you weak to need that.

DECK USED: WAKE ME UP TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

August 9

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was primarily breathing exercises to help with easing my anxiety levels.  I then managed to doze off and take a much needed nap.

Six of Pentacles – Being generous needs to extend beyond what you give to others, and include how you treat yourself. The Thera-Pets card for today is a reminder that you need to take care of yourself, and while Ms B is in the hospital is the ideal time to give yourself a bit of a break and just let yourself rest and recuperate a little bit.

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

Finding the Positive for August 4 – 6

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Cute Chibi Tarot, Dream within Dreams Tarot, Florana Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 4

Today’s meditation was done during severe panic attack. The affirmation on this card is an excellent one for when I am caught in a depressive episode and/or struggling with . I’m not in that place right now, but I think the reminder still helps in keeping me from slipping closer to those places.

Four of Pentacles – Take care not to forget how fortunate you are to have to e stability in your life that you do, from the running of your business to having a stable home, to access to medication and medical care, those who love you, and the ability to indulge now and then. All of these things are pieces of stability in your life that you take pleasure and a sense of security from. Don’t take them for granted.

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

August 5

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long and was focused on an issue that I often struggle with. That is, feelings that all that I do is never enough. Logically, I know this isn’t true, and yet it is a shadow from my past that is always there.

The Emperor – Be the most responsible fuck you can possibly be today. For yourself… and for all those around you. Fitting as there was a lot to get don’t for the day, both for the business (order processing) as well as for Ms B.

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

August 6

Just… fuck.

Ten of Wands – Overburdened. Overwhelmed. And about to buckle under the weight.
We’re at the hospital again.

“A bad day doesn’t mean a bad life. Tomorrow will be different.”

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

Finding the Positive for August 1 – 3

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Tarocchino Arlecchino, Fortunate Frogs Tarot, Green Menagerie Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 1

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the affirmation in today’s Thera-Pets card while riding in an ambulance with Ms B holding my hand.  It was focused on the affirmation “You have survived Every Day of your life so far. You really think Today will be the one that defeats you?”

When I pulled this card this morning?  I didn’t understand why for the past two days I’d been getting cards about being defeated. Now?  Now I get it.  Because Ms B is back to injured again… and I’m back to playing nurse… right when I thought things were starting to slide back to normality.

Seven of Coins – It’s a longer journey than you anticipated, and it’s going to take a good deal of time yet. Freedom and normality are coming and reside on the horizon, but for now?  Be patient.  Things will improve a little each day, and you’ll get there… eventually.

DECK USED: Tarocchino Arlecchino and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 2

Today’s meditation was twenty five minutes long and was focused on the affirmation “Every time you thought life was going to defeat you, you were wrong.” Last night was a shit show, and today has been extremely stressful. Ms B now has both a broken right shoulder healing from surgery, and a broken left wrist waiting for surgery.
I hate to sound like an ass, but JUST as I was starting to see a return to normalcy and freedom from the weight of elder care responsibility, here we go again… but this time with two arms/hands rendered useless instead of just one. Today’s affirmation is a reminder that these tests and trials are temporary, just like everything else.

Ace of Wands – Don’t forget about the things that spark your interest, enthusiasm, and creativity. You may be “going through it” right now, but keep that spark of life burning bright. Take time for you and enjoy those moments to their fullest.

DECK USED: Fortunate Frogs Tarot and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 3

Today’s meditation was skipped in favor of a 3 1/2 hour long soak in the bathtub.  I did still pull a card for today, which is an echo of the mantra that I am giving Ms B. “You are still making progress, even on  your worst days.”  Yes, Tuesday was a huge setback on her recovery… but now we are at a new place and can begin to improve again, each day, a little at a time.

Six of Cups – Nostalgia is healthy, and this card is an encouragement to indulge in a bit of that nostalgia today. It’s far easier to remember the bad than the good sometimes, but it’s the good that needs to be resurrected and sifted through, enjoyed and shared. Take time to do that today, and to let others do that with you as well.

DECK USED: Green Menagerie Tarot and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards