Sasuraibito Tarot

Weekly Creativity Prompt – Different Scenarios

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Prompt: “The purpose of this activity is to practice interpreting small spreads by combining card meanings, symbols and intuition. We will all interpret the same cards based on a few different (imaginary) situations. A 3 card spread will be posted together with 2 more specific scenarios. It’s your choice which scenario you’d prefer to use, or if you’d rather do a general reading of these cards as for an imaginary querent.”

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Scenario 1 – A limited edition vinyl of Kelso’s favorite album just came out. However, Kelso knows that their paycheck is going to be smaller than usual. They want to know if it’s a wise idea to buy it right now.

Go ahead and treat yourself (Three of Cups and The Empress), just do so with clarity of mind (Ace of Swords). Accept that money is going to be extremely short in other places if you do this, and be prepared to cut back elsewhere as needed. It’s okay to treat yourself now and then as long as you approach these moments with practicality and don’t overindulge.

Scenario 2 – There’s been some changes in Miles’ life and he’s trying to figure out the best way to tell his dad about them.

Get together and take the time to check in on  your dad first.  Once you’ve had some time together and you know everything is okay, then is the time for some clear and open communication on what you need to tell him.  Don’t just jump in cold… he needs to be warmed up first.

DECK USED: SASURAIBITO TAROT

Weekly Creativity Prompt – Different Scenarios

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Prompt: “The purpose of this activity is to practice interpreting small spreads by combining card meanings, symbols and intuition. We will all interpret the same cards based on a few different (imaginary) situations. A 3 card spread will be posted together with 2 more specific scenarios. It’s your choice which scenario you’d prefer to use, or if you’d rather do a general reading of these cards as for an imaginary querent.“

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Scenario 1 – Arnold is having a hard time getting along with his teacher. He’s a little shy and skittish about the experiments they do in class. He wants to know how to just get through the school year.

In order to get past your fear and find enthusiasm in the class, you’re going to have to examine what it is holding you back. Instead of shying away from it, identify the issues and look for a way to mitigate them (Eight of Cups). This class isn’t something you can just “cut and run” from, so in order to let go of what’s holding you back, be open to ways in which the subject matter can spark your curiosity (Page of Cups). With your curiosity stoked you’ll then be able to move forward eagerly and experience progress and eventual success in the class (Three of Wands).

Scenario 2 – Aesop is wondering if anyone will ever find value in his stories and wants to know what direction to take his writing in.

A new one. Shed the excess that isn’t working (Eight of Cups) and go back to the drawing board (Page of Cups). What is it that you are doing that you don’t enjoy about your writing? What makes you drag your feet or feel unsatisfied. These parts of the process are holding you back from the journey you seek with you writing. It may take some adjustments to let go of these things, whether it’s hiring new people or taking on a new genre, but once you decide to take the leap, things will begin moving forward for you once more (Three of Wands).

DECK USED: THE SASURAIBITO TAROT

🌕 Full Moon in Pisces – September 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 Aquarius Tarot Reading with the Sasuraibito Tarot

What message does my intuition want to deliver?

Six of Swords – You need to take a break and give your body a chance to breathe. More than that, you need to turn over a new leaf in how you treat yourself in order to make allowances for your body’s limitations and pain levels.

How can I connect more closely with my intuitive side?

Eight of Swords – Stop blocking. You are holding yourself back by turning away from and ignoring much of what your intuition picks up on. Instead of tapping in, you hold it at a distance.

What emotions need healing?

Four of Cups – Your resentment of needing to take the time to do your meditation is holding you back from actually doing your meditation. Let go of the resentment, and let yourself have what you need instead.

How can I let go?

The Moon – Face your fears and uncertainties instead of ignoring them. When you ignore them, they don’t go away.  They just linger back there and wait for you to look over your shoulder.

What self-care do I need to focus on?

Page of Swords – Make sure you are focusing on staying organized. You always feel better and more clear headed with the more organized that you are.

Full Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

Ace of Pentacles atop Six of Wands – Pay less energy into what others think and want from you. There are new opportunities coming, but if you are too focused on people pleasing, those opportunities will pass you by.

DECK USED: SASURAIBITO TAROT TRAVELER EDITION

❤️ 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 Reading with the Sasuraibito Tarot and Customized Sands Regency Casino Cards

Earth – King of Pentacles – Feel your supremacy through the stability that grows beneath your feet. You are strong, capable, and accomplished. Make sure you are giving yourself credit for these things.

Air – Two of Swords Rx – No important decisions need to be made this week. If any come up, set them aside until next week. Now is not the time.

Water – Seven of Pentacles – Be patient with yourself. It’s a long journey and you’re just at the beginning of learning about your emotions.

Don’t let frustration at how things are going, or the speed at which they move, to cause you distress. Trying to push yourself, others, or the projects you are working on won’t make things go any faster this week. Instead it will just create frustration.

Fire – Six of Cups – This week would be a good time to pick up a project that you set down for one reason or another in the past, but were enjoying while you were doing it. Take some time to return to this project and give it another look.

Waning – Two of Diamonds and Four of Spades – Again we see a notation that you should move away from decision-making this week. Don’t stew over it or waffle over it, and don’t let it linger in your mind. Instead, it’s important to set decisions on the back burner and leave them alone until next week.

Waxing – Three of Clubs and King of Clubs (Clouds) – Let direction and momentum overcome moments of uncertainty this week.

Take Away – Keep moving this week and (clearly) don’t make any important decisions right now.  Whatever decisions need made can wait until next week.  Putting them off won’t hurt anything, but feeling rushed or pressured into dealing with them immediately definitely will. Explore something left behind and cut yourself a little slack so you can truly enjoy it.

DECKS USED: SASURAIBITO TAROT AND CUSTOMIZED SANDS REGENCY CASINO CARDS

Just Watch… Don’t Touch

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Sasuraibito Tarot Tiny Traveler EditionToday’s draw is the Emperor card, which is traditionally a representation of taking charge, responsibility, authority, and making decisions for the greater good.

Sometimes, you  have to stand back and allow others to make their own decisions.  It’s how people grow, and if you make all the decisions for them, they never really learn how to do that for themselves.

Sometimes, I have a habit of getting impatient and wanting to step in and be in control just to move things along.  Today’s card is a reminder that it’s okay to step back instead of stepping forward. In fact, sometimes when you watch someone flounder and stew, you can actually see their strength and capabilities growing in those moments.

DECK USED:  SASURAIBITO TAROT TINY TRAVELER

Mr Lionhart’s #TheJulyTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for July 19th thru 21st

Modified Sands Regency Casino Playing CardsWhat am I giving {away} to the world around me?

Four of Spades and Seven of Diamonds (Birds) – Space and time. Check in when you need to, to make sure that everything’s still going smoothly. But you’re giving them space and time to find their own way.

What am I receiving {back} from the world around me?

Two of Clubs and King of Diamonds (Fish) – You’re being given the room to find your own direction and flow in the direction of exploring a more grounded and authoritative place in the world. This is the process of growth that leads to one’s ability to be able to delegate more effectively.

How can I find acceptance in the current balance of things?

Nine of Diamonds (Coffin) and Queen of Hearts (Stork) – Make room for better things to come. You can’t keep everything from the past, no matter how attached or comforted you may feel by these things.  If you want a brighter and more healthy future, you have to let go and trust better is coming to take its place.

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#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
National Daiquiri Day – Where in life can you allow yourself to cut loose and relax?

Sasuraibito Tarot Tiny Traveler EditionReading Summary:  You need to stop looking at everything as as if the cup is half empty (Four of Cups atop Nine of Pentacles) as it perpetuates within you the feeling of needing to fix everything in order to make it right (Eight of Cups). You’re not responsible for fixing the world and everything in it (The Emperor).

Take Away: Sometimes when you try to help, it does more harm than good.  Step back instead.  Watch from a distance and remain quiet.  Everyone has to make their own mistakes sometimes in order to learn and grow.   Instead, identify the boon that comes from keeping your hands off the situation and letting it get worked out on its own without your involvement.

DECK USED: SASURAIBITO TAROT TINY TRAVELER

Daily Self Kindness

I didn’t mean to, but I went to bed early.

Seize the Day… and The Prize

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Tarot of the Pirates - Ace of PentaclesToday’s draw is the Ace of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of the seed of new beginnings and new opportunities in the areas of one’s finances, resources, health, labors, manifestations, and the physical world.

Pirates are a greedy lot, and here in this card we see one contemplating a gold piece as he considers the opportunities it might hold for him to garner more.

Today’s message is a reminder about opportunities, and seizing those that come your way rather than letting them pass you by, especially when those opportunities have the potential to garner you more of what you want most in your life.

DECK USED:  TAROT OF THE PIRATES

Mr Lionhart’s #TheJulyTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for July 1st thru 3rd

Sasuraibito Tarot and Visions In the Liminal Space OracleWhat cosmic consciousness am I guided to align myself with? 

Seven of Pentacles and Until All Are Free None Are Free – Social reform is never sudden. It takes time, and although we can spur on growth spurts, it usually takes not years, but actual generations, to see noticeable change. Foster patience in others, and encourage it within yourself as well. All things meant to grow will do so with passionate people there to facilitate the process.

What {part of my life} needs a break or restart {right now}?

Two of Wands and King of Pentacles, Life Is Beautiful Life Is Meaningful – Entertaining the depression’s presence flirts with the edges of your self-destructive tendencies. Better to find and develop a direction forward that can create greater stability in your life and make it easier for you to appreciate life as a whole, than to continue dawdling in complacency.

How am I asked to surrender myself to the here and now?

Ace of Swords and The Hot Tubs Too Hot – Stop trying to push yourself into trying new projects and new things right now. You already have enough on your plate. Too much will add pressure you don’t need.

DECK USED: SASURAIBITO TAROT AND VISIONS IN THE LIMINAL SPACE

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
International Joke Day – Draw 3 cards and use them to tell us a funny (story/joke/etc).

Tarot of the PiratesDear reader, if you find this letter it means that I have died at sea. But, I have a story to tell about making assumptions… And about love and passion. A story that I hope will live on in you.

I was born on a plantation where the owner worked us all too hard, and expected to much. He would work us until our fingers bled, and our backs were fair to breaking. (Two of Pentacles Rx)

Pushed to the end of my rope, one day I took the opportunity to run away.  In the dark of the night I spirited away into the trees at the edge of the plantation and made my way through the forest to the docks. There, I slipped aboard a ship at port that was preparing to leave and stowed myself away among the cargo.

It wasn’t long after the ship set sail that I was discovered and strung up for my crime.  Hanging from the ship’s lowest yard and firmly tied, I thought this was surely the end of everything.  (The Hanged Man)

And when the captain came out to have a look at his stowaway, and it was my plantation owner!!  My surprise was complete, but it was nothing compared to his delight!  Not only had he caught his runaway slave, but what I was to learn was also his heart’s desire! Me!

Now we sail the seven seas together, and I’ve discovered he’s not so bad!  Well, until he gets in his cups and starts trying to ride the masthead anyway. That poor dolphin’s blowhole is never to be the same.  (Knight of Cups)

May this teach you to never look upon those around you harshly…. at least not ’til you know their true nature.

Signed,
Seaman Leeway, The Captain’s Boy

DECK USED: TAROT OF THE PIRATES

Daily Self Kindness

I took a nap today, and it was a good one for once. The heat makes me more tired and I seem to nap better because of it, even if I never really feel like I’m -not- tired even after my naps.