Personal tarot readings

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.

❤️ 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 Victorian Romance Tarot and Under the Roses Lenormand

Earth – Strength – You will be able to get others on board with what you want more easily this week if you make sure to look at things from their perspective instead of your own when trying to persuade them.

Air – Ten of Swords – All is not lost, even when things look like they’re at their worst. If you fall down, just take a moment to catch your breath and allow others to soothe your wounds before trying to rise again.

Water – The Star – Optimism is an important element to keeping you out of depression’s pit. Don’t allow your emotions this week to pull you out of hope’s reach.

Fire – Temperance Rx – You may need to push a little bit to get caught up after the setbacks from last week.

Waning – Child and Dog – J needs a little time on his own to figure out what he’s going to do. Give him the space he needs this week. He’ll be back when he’s ready.

Waxing – Anchor and Mice – Things are going to be feeling a bit less stable this week, as stress and other influences eat away at your feelings of stability and security.

Take Away – Don’t let the need to push and get things done disrupt your efforts to keep yourself uplifted.  Optimism and positivity have a valuable place in your life to help you find balance… even during times when  you need to work a bit more and push a bit harder.

DECKS USED: VICTORIAN ROMANCE TAROT AND UNDER THE ROSES LENORMAND

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.

Don’t Waste It

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Enchanted Love Tarot - Princess of Roses - Page of WandsToday’s draw is the Prince of Roses (Knight of Wands), which is traditionally a representation of a projective beta energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s passions, drive, willpower, and determination. This often translates into themes that have to do with going after one’s passions with a “all systems go” mentality, and diving headlong into those things that kindle one’s “inner spark”.

The Knight of Wands is often considered a mover and a shaker. There is so much energy bounding forward, eager and ready to dive into any passion set before them.

Showing up today, this card is a reminder that you have this energy within you as well.  It’s short lived, though, just like the rose in the figure’s hand on the card.  Once set loose to fly, it will only last so long.  Make sure you don’t waste a single moment of it, so that when the time comes to recharge?  You’re happy with the progress you’ve made.

DECK USED:  ENCHANTED LOVE TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge Prompt
Question for February 23rd: Where in life is curiosity seeking your attention?

Golden Age of Romance Comics TarotReading Summary: Explore themes stability (King of Pentacles) and new ways of obtaining that security that you desire (Knight of Cups), but remember that if you move too slow and wait too long (Page of Pentacles), it might end up less fun than you thought and more responsibility than you’re ready for (The Emperor).

Take Away: Strike while the iron is hot.  Those things you want most like stability and security are within your reach if you’re ready to actively explore the opportunities that are arising.

Just make sure if you move too slowly you might miss out on the fun parts and be stuck with just another responsibility that needs tending to. Don’t let that happen.

DECK USED: GOLDEN AGE OF ROMANCE COMICS TAROT

@Lionharts #TheFebruaryTarot Queen of Cups Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 23rd and 24th

Enchanted Love Tarot and Anatomy of a Witch OracleWhat dreams should I follow that I have not taken action on?

The Hermit and Serpent – You crave alone time, and yet you know that at the time being it is not healthy for you and can be dangerous instead of healing. Especially if you’re not careful with how you spend it and where. This doesn’t mean that you need to set the idea of alone time aside, but that you need to take care in how you indulge in it.

What bigger goal should I still aim to achieve moving forward?

Align and Ace of Gems – It can be hard to take advantage of new opportunities that come your way when you constantly feel like your plate is already full. You need to continue working towards finding a balance between responsibility and allowing others to help, so that you can provide yourself space for those opportunities when they arise.

DECK USED: ENCHANTED LOVE TAROT AND ANATOMY OF A WITCH ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I made myself go home after getting Ms B settled once back from the hospital instead of sticking around and hovering.