Intuitive tarot reading

Contemplative Gains

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Dreaming Way Tarot - The Hanged ManToday’s draw is The Hanged Man, which is traditionally a representation of taking a pause, considering alternate perspectives, contemplation, relaxing into difficult situations, surrender or letting go.

The ivy in the imagery of this card draws my gaze today. The figure is tied in twine, but the ivy has had time to begin to grow around their legs and down along their body.   This speaks to me of not just the need to see things from other perspectives besides one’s own, but to take the time to actually pause and think about those other perspectives for a time.

Contemplation is important, for without it one’s observations mean little. Today’s card is a reminder of the value that there is in taking time to truly think on what one sees and the alternate perspectives one observes. It’s through consideration and thought that we learn from these perspectives and they are given value.

DECK USED:  DREAMING WAY TAROT

The #STCTarotChallenge Statements of Power Prompt
Questions for June 15th

In Dreams OracleI will begin to…

Top Left Cards – …seek to not just continue to know and learn about myself, but also work at being more accepting of myself, flaws and all. It is not just the good parts that I need to learn to stand proud for, but the whole of who I am.

So that I can…

Bottom Right Cards – …rise from the shadows of depression’s lingering grasp and connect to the world with new awareness and fresh energy.

DECK USED: IN DREAMS ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsJun2022 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for June 15th: Why do people feel the need to distract themselves from reality?

Dreaming Way TarotReading Summary: There is more than one reality to explore (The Hermit). Spending too much time on just one soon becomes boring (The Devil Rx). The distraction is, therefore, a self kindness (Six of Coins) that keeps things interesting.

Take Away: This is an interesting answer considering that I just finished reading the book Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman. It echoes the sentiments of the book’s ending.

The thing is, if one’s world becomes too “narrow”, their life then becomes boring… even when it’s not necessarily stagnant. Distractions from “reality” are really explorations of more, and they help keep us engaged and interested in life as a whole.

DECK USED: DREAMING WAY TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I took a nap today even though I really didn’t want to.

Time To Start Moving

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Cook's Tarot - Three of WandsToday’s draw is the Three of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of movement, progress, proactivity, and expansion. It is the moment that comes after the planning has happened, when it is time to be spurred into action.

The message in today’s card is an effort to spur you forward. It says, “No more stagnancy, movement is needed. Take the steps needed to get your momentum rolling. Motivation will follow.

I’ve been feeling very sluggish and complacent lately in life, and the card today is bringing focus to this issue, and giving encouragement that it’s time to start moving now.

DECK USED:  COOK’S TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for June 12th thru 14th

Animal Dreaming Oracle and Mystical Universe TarotWhat do I need to start?

Fight (Five of Swords) for the rebirth of your motivation and inspiration (Page of Wands). Be Fierce (Crocodile).

What do I need to stop? 

Stop allowing anxiety to stymie (Nine of Swords) your unique talents (Gray Owl).

You should be protecting (also the Gray Owl) that inner spark, not sitting complacently while it struggles and sputters in the dark.

What do I need to change?

Less dawdling and unproductive tomfoolery (Three of Cups Rx), more intent and purpose (Ace of Wands). The time for stillness is at an end (Moon).

DECK USED: ORACLE OF THE DREAMTIME AND MYSTICAL UNIVERSE TAROT

The #STCTarotChallenge Statements of Power Prompt
Questions for June 13th and 14th

Cook's TarotI will commit to…

Five of Pentacles – …dealing with my scarcity issues instead of ignoring them.

Because…

Queen of Cups – … it will be a self kindness, and doing so will support my emotional health.

I no longer give my energy to…

Two of Pentacles Rx – …willfully ignoring the need for balance in my life.

By…

Judgement – …aligning myself more conscientiously with what I want to accomplish and who I want to become.

DECK USED: COOK’S TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

In the great building flood of the day, I chose dry land.  I also chose to get my own car out of the mess before going to start knocking on doors and dragging other people out of bed to move their cars as well.

🌕 Full Moon in Sagittarius – June 2022

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Today is the full moon, and like all new moons and full moons, I did a spread aligned to the moon’s current themes as a part of my recognition of the moon’s cycle and influences upon us. Today’s spread is about the medicine within, and brought to you by Ethony‘s Tarot by the Moon series.

Full Moon in Sagittarius Tarot Reading with the Mr Otter Tarot

What impulses need taming?

Nine of Wands – Take a moment to realize when you’re being combative. The reason might be because you’re trying to protect something that is important to you, but make sure you’re not going too far.

Where can I best direct my energy?

King of Cups – Don’t allow your emotions to run away with you. Stability is needed, even when it’s matters of intuition and the heart. Remember that sometimes you may need to tap into others that are more adept with their emotions (such as Gideon) to help you find that balance and stability.

How can I best redirect my aggression?

The Fool – Have some fun with it and lighten the mood. Everything doesn’t have to be serious all the time, and lightening the mood when you’re feeling aggressive can help turn that energy into something fun and enjoyable instead. It’s okay to be silly sometimes.

How can I add a little spice to my life?

Seven of Cups – You actually have to make the choice to loosen up. Adding a little spice to your life isn’t something that just happens, but is a goal to strive for just like any other. Be sure to exam if that’s really what you want before you take the leap, though.

What personal spiritual belief needs re-examining?

Ace of Wands – Not everything needs to be chased after in order to be accomplished. And not every new idea or inspiration needs exploration. It’s okay to let one go every once in a while.

Full Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

Six of Cups – Cherish those important souls in your life and the history you share.

DECK USED: MR OTTER TAROT

Use Your Hands

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Wandering Traveler Tarot - Ace of PentaclesToday’s draw is the Ace of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of the seed of new beginnings in the area of one’s finances, resources, health, home, manifestations, and the physical world. This often translates into themes that have to do with new opportunities in finance or work, renewed health, or new projects in which one is working with their hands.

New leaves don’t turn over themselves. They take work and encouragement and at least a touch of motivation to get things going.  Today’s message is about those new leaves that I have sitting in the wings nagging at me from the corner of my mind.  It’s a reminder that nothing is done without work… and seizing the opportunity to get things done requires actually doing some seizing… usually with your hands.

DECK USED:  WANDERING TRAVELER TAROT

Mr Lionhart’s #TheJuneTarot Spark of Magic Prompt
Questions for June 13th thru 15th

Decuma Tarot and Perspective Glass OracleWhat is this Super Full Moon guiding me to release?

It’s time to release the expectation that you have to jump on every single little idea that comes to you (Ace of Wands). Yes, they can all be brilliant, but you don’t have time to explore them all.

Slow down, and pick and choose depending on where you want to go and the goals you want to achieve (Guided Energy Can Move Mountains).

What am I asked to celebrate under this Super Full Moon?

You have the free will and independence to make any decisions you wish about your life and direct it in any direction you would like to go (Eight of Cups). You also have the opportunity to look at the actions you wish to take and see the trajectory of where they will lead you (Are you really going to drive away to a better life?)

Taking a moment to look at where you’re going and make a good decisions concerning that is an opportunity to celebrate, don’t let it overwhelm you.

In what area am I guided to see things in a new light?

You need to examine what security really means to you (Four of Pentacles).

Until you can define this in a way that makes sense and is achievable, you’re just chasing clouds hanging just out of your reach (See the positive side of things. That’s how you achieve balance.)

DECK USED: PERSPECTIVE GLASS ORACLE AND DECUMA TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJun2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic for June 13th: Self-care for the Full Moon…

Wandering Traveler TarotReading Summary: Seize control of your inner narrative (King of Swords) and stop worrying about the crap (whether real or imagined) that you can’t control (Nine of Swords Rx). Focus instead on the things that you need to see more clearly and have control over (Eight of Swords).

Note that there is an urgency in the color scheme that flows from left to intensify on the right, indicating that the issues on the left are nothing to fuss about… the issues on the right, on the other hand, need your attention immediately.

Take Away: Don’t allow things that are out of your control to create critical failure to launch (or thrive) in other areas.

DECK USED: WANDERING TRAVELER TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I took some breaks today even though it was orders day.  I’ve been working on some mini-meditation moments where I close my eyes and take a moment to breathe now and then throughout the day.

Play On… Rain Clouds Be Damned

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The Real Rosie the Riveters of WWII TarotToday’s draw is the Nine of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of solitary satisfaction, a job well done, self-sufficiency, abundance, and success at work or in finance.

Here in this card’s imagery I see themes to do with self-sufficiency and pride in a job well done. There’s focus and control in the woman’s hands and gaze as she works, supporting a clear theme in these areas that carries over into my own life and the pride I take in my own work.

Yes. Hiccups happen.  I had a few of them this weekend, in fact.  All of which were detrimental to my business and out of my control.  And yet, today’s card is a reminder that even when hurdles and obstacles stand in your way, you need to make sure to acknowledge and appreciate how far you’ve come and what you’ve learned along the way. Your successes and accomplishments matter and shouldn’t be disregarded just because life decides cast some storm clouds your way.

DECK USED:  THE REAL ROSIE THE RIVETERS OF WWII TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJun2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic for June 12th: Do Spread #2
Question: Let’s pare down my focus to what really needs my attention at this time.

Audubon & Animal Bones Postcard Set and Abstract Art TarotStop worrying about all the piddly ass little things (too many scattered butterflies), and instead focus on who you want to become (Judgement / Social Justice and how the flames in this card correspond to the central one of butterflies through color in the anchor card). It’s time to seize control and get yourself back on track in this area (Emperor).

In the echo of shape and theme between the balloons in the Queen of Brushes and the anchor card there is indication that this doesn’t have to be a heavy process. There’s nothing studious or particularly hard about it, you just need to welcome back in that nonconformity within your soul (burning flag and spray painted anarchy sign), and let it flourish and stretch its wings (back to the copious amounts of butterflies in the anchor card).

DECK USED: AUDUBON & ANIMAL BONE POSTCARD SET AND ABSTRACT ART TAROT

The #STCTarotChallenge Statements of Power Prompt
Questions for June 12th

The Real Rosie the Riveters of WWII TarotI am grateful for…

The Magician and The Tower – …my ability to take the chaotically destructive moments in my life and turn them into learning experiences that then benefit me in some way in the future.

This ability to seek out and gather the boon from negative experiences helps me turn the negative experiences in my life around into something positive. It doesn’t destroy the negative, but gives a different aspect and a way to appreciate that the experience was necessary for me to become who I am and be where I am in life.

And this helps…

King of Pentacles and Nine of Cups – … me to not just stay on top of my responsibilities, but also assist others along the way, all while remaining contented and happy with my lot in life in general.

DECK USED: THE REAL ROSIE THE RIVETERS OF WWII TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Ugh.  Well, I tried to advocate for myself with Etsy about something they did in my account while I was locked out.  It didn’t go to well, but at least I tried.  I think my self kindness, though, was in finally just letting it go after the customer service chat was over instead of continuing to stew over it.

❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)

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These Saturday readings are (not usually) bearing in on any one thing or event in my life, as the question used is asking for a more general outlook. This is a self care exercise, and is not meant as a predictive reading… although that, too, happens on occasion.

The question is… What do I need to focus for self-care through the week ahead?

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with the Crystal Tarot, Wisdom of Hafiz Oracle, Hilda Lenormand

Earth – Seven of Coins atop Four of Wands, Use Your Power – You won’t have much of a balcony garden left of you don’t get out there and take care of them. Take some time this week to get the rest of your garden tender to and planted.

Air – Eight of Coins and Take Stock of Your Achievements – Trust in what you know and what you’re good at. Don’t let doubts and negativity sweep in and steal away your well earned confidence away.

Water – Four of Swords and Receive Your Blessing – Get good rest while you can. Use this opportunity to shore up your strength. You are still in recovery and the better you feel physically, the better you’re going to feel emotionally as well.

Fire – Three of Wands and Practice Tenderness – As you plot your course forward and start moving again, keep your expectations low. Take care that you don’t overload yourself with more than you’re ready for this week.

Waning – Coffin and Rider – You’ve been sick, but this is on its way out. You need to make sure you’re focusing on doing the things you need to do to help this illness move on its way quickly.

Waxing – Tree and Stork – With recovery from your illness will come a sense of rebirth.  This renewal of energy and physical health is something you need to focus on encouraging this week.  Get back on track with those things that help you stay healthy.

Take Away – This week’s self care reading is all about guiding me out of my illness and through the recovery process.  It’s about taking things slow so that I don’t overwhelm myself, and keeping my expectations low so that I don’t over-pressure myself.

DECKS USED: CRYSTAL TAROT, WISDOM OF HAFIZ ORACLE, HILDA LENORMAND