#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023

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Prompt for February 2 : Do Spread 1

Looking Ahead Tarot Reading with The New Tarot and Visionary Enlightenment Cards

February – Two of Swords atop The Moon Rx; Occupancy

Do not allow uncertainty entry when it’s time to make decisions this month. There’s no room for more right now. Not for more things, not for more people, nor for more responsibility. Reject all suitors and stay the course instead with a “no entry” sign firmly in place.

March – Six of Cups; Reboot

When you take your computer in this month to have its issues dealt with, don’t hold back on optional changes and repairs that need to be done. Go with the most radical option rather than waffling over the choices offered or cheaping out due to concerns over cost or expediency.

April – The Hierophant Rx; Impatience

When your impatience is triggered, it’s time to start looking outside the box for answers. Tried and true methods are all well and good, but sometimes creative thinking and innovation is needed instead in order to make any progress.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Dried Red Maple Leaf for Adaptability and Connection
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration and Clarity
Picture Jasper for Sense of Proportion and Grounding
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE NEW TAROT AND VISIONARY ENLIGHTENMENT CARDS

Daily Self Kindness

I didn’t retreat from social situations today, but instead went ahead and attended when what I really wanted to do was hide away at home.

Valuing Other’s Opinions

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The Cats of Arx Tarot - Six of WandsToday’s draw is the Six of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of vitality, pride, self-confidence, public admiration or accolades,  and external support in the area of one’s passions, drive, willpower, and ambitions. It can also represent peer pressure, although I don’t see that represented here in this specific card’s imagery.

Look at that cat giving a wink and a bow. He knows he’s done good and has just a bit of boast in his swagger.

I love the bit of pride shown in this card.  It’s fun and flirtatious instead of stuffy or stiff.  The appearance of this card today is a reminder that its okay to take pride in the things you do well. Accept compliments with grace instead of brushing them off, for when you do so, other’s admiration continues to grow because you’re valuing their opinion instead of discarding it.

DECK USED:  THE CATS OF ARX TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

It was a pretty rough day, but instead of coming home and crashing out, I gave myself what I really needed, which was some time with Gid in which to unwind and catch my breath.

Ideas and Innovation

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Tarot Skrytych Svetu - Shadowscapes Tarot - Ace of SwordsToday’s draw is the Ace of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of the seed of new beginnings in the area of one’s intellect, education, ambitions, thoughts, and communication.

This often translates into themes that have to do with new ideas and interests, new contacts or ways to communicate with others, or new interests or educational pursuits.

The key aspect of this card that directs what I see in its message is that those that surround the blade are all swans and butterflies.  It’s not a menagerie, but rather an inner circle of winged friends.

The message in today’s card is a reminder to take time today to share your ideas with those around you that are a part of your inner circle. There’s a lot of things you can do to help those you care about, so don’t let moments of innovation remain silent and personal.  Share them with others instead.

DECK USED:  SHADOWSCAPES TAROT CZECH EDITION

Daily Self Kindness

I spent time with Gideon on his birthday today, and it felt really good.

Don’t Forget the Dog

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Pastoral Tarot - Six of SwordsToday’s draw is the Six of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of moving on, leaving behind difficulty for something better, and letting go.

Unlike the Eight of Cups, which has a similar theme but with an emotional aspect involved, in the Swords suit this theme is about strategy and logic. It’s about finding a better path for who you are and what you want, and leaving behind struggle and hardship in the process.

Here in this card we see a full family on their way, and their boat is empty of luggage.  They may not have taken goods or physical items with them, but they remembered what’s truly important.  They remembered the full family, including the dog.

Today’s card is a reminder that when looking to leave behind something that’s not working for you… don’t forget to take the love and loyalty along.  Everything else is expendable when it comes right down to it.

DECK USED:  PASTORAL TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I took a 3 hour nap today. I didn’t mean to, but it happened and I’m trying my best not to feel negatively toward myself about it.

Loving Guidance

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Britt's Third Eye Tarot - King of CupsToday’s draw is the King of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of a projective alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s emotions, relationships, creativity, and intuition. This often translates into themes that have to do with strong leaders with understanding and emotionally supportive qualities.

What stands out to me the most in this card is the fact that the King of Cups holds a scale.  This isn’t the norm for the King of Cups, and yet it is fitting.

Gideon is my personal King of Cups, and he certainly assists me in staying in balance.  Not only that, but he seems to do it so smoothly and easily that it seems to weigh pretty much nothing at all.

Today’s card is a reminder that it’s okay to lean into those that help you in finding balance. It’s okay to need others and to let them in and let them help.  Everyone has different strengths, and it’s okay to appreciate and lean on those that have strengths that you do not.

DECK USED:  BRITT’S THIRD EYE TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Due to all the drama and crazy shit that’s gone on this week, I’ve extended my time off a few days to try and catch some of the rest that I just don’t feel like I’m getting.

Savoring Small Joys

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Tarot of the Celtic Fairies - Three of SwordsToday’s draw is the Three of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of heartache, hurt, grief, and emotional pain.

What draws my eye in this card’s imagery is (not surprisingly) the two swans in flight at the bottom of the card that are tethered to each other.

What I see here is a message about savoring the moment… each moment, instead of allowing setbacks to hold you back from experiencing any joy at all.

The freedom of flight is possible, even when tethered.  It might not be as great as when you are free of leash and without ties… but that doesn’t mean it has to be so disappointing that you don’t try at all and stop looking for little joys that make the experience still worthwhile.

DECK USED:  TAROT OF THE CELTIC FAIRIES

Daily Self Kindness

Housekeeper day!  And I now have a clean kitchen and clean bathroom.