#DiscordTarotholicsAug2023

Finding the Positive for September 7 – 9

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Little Sister Tarot, Earth Magic Tarot, Cats Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

September 7

Seven of Wands – “Depression lies. There is no circumstance that is unchangeable. There is no situation that is ever hopeless.”  This was a lesson that was one of the most valuable I ever learned about my depression, and helped me the greatest in combating my suicidal urges during major depressive episodes (and outside of them as well).  When you are in the grip of depression, it feels like the misery that you’re experiencing will never end, that the numbness and ache and feelings of loss and uselessness are going to go on forever and ever. It feels like it’s all that you’ve ever known, and all that you will ever experience and that how you feel in that grip of depression is all you will ever be.

In my battle with depression and learning how to live with the condition of alternating Major Depressive Disorder and Dysthymia, one of the greatest weapons in that battle is the understanding that everything is temporary and that depression is a liar.  In the grip of my depression, these things become my mantra, a constant reminder as I struggle to stay afloat that it isn’t -always- a struggle and that what I’m feeling will come to an end, that everything I love and enjoy will be there waiting for me to love and enjoy it again once I’ve managed to climb out of depression’s pit.

Today’s cards are a reminder of these tools… and encouragement to not give up.  Never give up.

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

September 8

Ten of Wands – Stop using your negative inner narrative to push yourself too hard.  You’re allowed to be tired. You’re allowed to take breaks.  If others judge you for it?  That’s their problem, not yours. You are doing far too much to be treating yourself so harshly in your head right now, so instead of focusing on all the things you aren’t getting done?  Focus on how much you –are– getting done.

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

September 9

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Nine of Pentacles – When you stumble or come up against obstacles and other setbacks, instead of calling yourself a failure or pushing yourself through negative methods, look at all that you have accomplished and remind yourself just how capable you are and just how far you’ve already come.  It’s okay to have rough days, just don’t lose sight of the good or the fact that your hard work is still paying off in the end.

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

Finding the Positive for September 4 – 6

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Teddy Tarot, Arcanis Animal Tarot, Mystical Realm Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

September 4

Eight of Cups – “You are a fighter, ever onwards”, but sometimes you need to know when it’s time to let it go and walk away.  You can’t fight every battle, and sometimes when things fall apart? It’s for a reason. Instead of trying to piece things back together that have not been working for you for a while now, consider letting them go.  Yes, it hurts and it’s disappointing, but it’s only when you toss the broken shit that you can begin the mending of your own heart.

DECK USED: TEDDY TAROT GOLDEN EDITION AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

September 5

The Sun – Today’s card(s) are a reminder that you are enough. Right now.  All on your own.  Without apology.  They are a reminder to own who you are, flaws and all, for it is through knowing yourself and owning who you are that you are able to find success and happiness in life.  Don’t spend so much time trying to “fix” yourself or apologizing for yourself that you miss out on all the good stuff that acceptance of the self can bring.

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

September 6

Two of Swords –  “You can do the thing!” You just have to put your mind and focus to it.  I’m not entirely sure what “the thing” is, but this advice goes well for a whole lot of things.  It advises that when you are feeling uncertain and dealing with self doubt, that the way past that and to success is to just DO it instead of waffling and second guessing yourself.  I can relate to this… because sometimes when you think too much or get too many perspectives, you end up stymied.  Today’s card is a reminder not to let that happen, but actually make the decision to act instead.

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

Finding the Positive for September 1 – 3

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Be With Your Body Tarot, Tarot of the Everlasting Day, RainShadow Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

September 1

Ace of Hips (Cups) – You matter… and so do your emotions and how you feel about things.  Don’t let your feelings stay buried, as they can cause some unpleasant physical repercussions when you do. Specifically?  It can cause your IBS to act up.   Instead, speak up and share your emotions with those that need to hear what you are feeling… and with those that you trust to help you process them.

DECK USED: BE WITH YOUR BODY TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

September 2

The Hermit – Today’s card is a reminder that it’s okay to need that alone time, and the cuddle time with Miss Luna when you are able to get a bit of it.  Don’t feel guilty about it, thinking you are taking away from other responsibilities in order to be “selfish”.  It’s needed for your mental health, and for hers too.  You’re allowed to need that, and to take it when you can.

DECK USED: TAROT OF THE EVERLASTING DAY AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

September 3

King of Swords – “You are going to get through this just fine”, it’s just going to take a bit of leadership and strategy to get there.  Take the initiative and activate that clever mind of yours to show others how it’s done and inspire them to follow your lead. Creative thinking on safety measures and physio exercises is a must right now to help Ms B re-discover her independence and confront her fears.

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

Finding the Positive for August 31

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Cosmic Coven Tarot - The High PriestessAugust 31

The High Priestess – You learn through experience, and so does your intuition. Living here with Ms B has been difficult and there’s been a lot of physical and emotional struggle, but there is also intuitive growth happening during this time. Being in a home with active spirits of the dead (as opposed to the Fae that occupy your own home) is giving you a chance to stretch your wings in your mediumship abilities. In this way, remember that you are gaining from this experience with Ms B as well as learning, experiencing, and growing stronger. Not just physically or emotionally, but intuitively as well.

DECK USED: COSMIC COVEN TAROT

Finding the Positive for August 28 – 30

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Inkromancy 4 Kickass Tarot, Swear Tarot, Tons of Luck II Theme Park Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 28

Five of Wands – You know, I never thought of Sailor Moon cartoon characters as butting heads, and yet here the wands are on the five of wands. Today’s card is a reminder that even when you butt heads with others, it’s still possible to get things done and make great things happen. Conflict is uncomfortable, but sometimes it’s a necessary part of the process. Don’t shy away from it… work through it instead and everything will sort itself out in the end.

DECK USED: INKROMANCY 4 KICKASS EDITION AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

August 29

Six of Swords – Instead of trying to quash your anxieties and worries, berating them or shoving them under the rug… try talking about them instead. When you discuss them with others, it helps expunge them from your head, effectively giving them an outlet to be let go of instead of forcing yourself to hold onto them while trying to ignore them.

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

August 30

Six of Swords – When this is all over, make sure that you remember to give yourself time to rest and recover instead of just jumping back in full speed into everything else.  Slough off this time and take a moment or three to feel the difference that removing that weight feels like.  Take a breath and give yourself time to recuperate.  You need it, whether you will be wanting to give it to yourself or not.

DECK USED: TONS OF LUCK II THEME PARK TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

Finding the Positive for August 25 – 27

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Medicine Woman Tarot, Clarity Tarot, The Land of Stories Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 25

The Hermit – Enjoy your time off.  Don’t allow yourself to feel guilty about taking this time for yourself and enjoying it.  You need alone time in order to handle how much time you’re spending around other people, and there’s nothing to feel guilty about.  Know yourself well enough to know you need it, and give yourself what you need.

DECK USED: MEDICINE WOMAN TAROT

August 26

Nine of Swords – Worries and anxieties can make it hard sometimes to see clearly. Remember that the future isn’t written in stone and you are more than capable of dealing with what’s before you. Don’t let the “what if” scenarios in your head and negative self narratives drag you off course by giving rise to self doubts.

DECK USED: CLARITY TAROT (TRIMMED)

August 27

Eight of Pentacles – Rest assured that things will eventually return to normal. It’s coming, and you can get there.  It’s going to take hard work and diligence to make it, though. Don’t give up, just keep working at it. When you put your nose to the grindstone, you have a tendency to accomplish great things and take everyone by surprise in the process… sometimes even yourself.  This can be another one of those times.

DECK USED: THE LAND OF STORIES TAROT