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❤️ 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 with the Cat Arcana Tarot and The King's Theater Lenormand

Earth – Nine of Wands – Keep an eye out for those things and people that try to get past your defenses. Be mindful that this doesn’t mean you need to harden your defenses, so much has to pay more attention to those that try to breach them.

Air – Queen of Wands – Take a step back and watch for when and where the passions of others run high. Temptation can be a tool used to breach defenses if wielded in the right hands. Don’t forget that you can show your support from the sidelines.

Water – Queen of Pentacles – By staying on the sidelines and showing your support from a place of stability, you will be able to help mitigate emotional chaos and upset that would otherwise come to call if you became more deeply involved.

Fire – The Hanged Man – Consider hanging back in this area as well, for sometimes things have to work themselves out on their own without your assistance. Tie your own hands and let things develop on their own without your input this week.

Waning – Fish and Scythe – Don’t depend on luck too get you out of difficult situations this week. Doing so will get you cut down far faster than your anticipated. Although both of the Queens above speak of standing back and watching while lending your support from the sidelines, these Queens also aren’t fools who would dare chance everything on luck alone. Be ready to step in with some nurturing words of support when needed to keep everything on an even keel.

Waxing – Key and Rider – You hold all the answers and have the ability to give them away as you wish. Make sure the course that you choose, you choose judiciously.

Take Away – Don’t allow others to goad you into taking on what isn’t yours to deal with this week. Instead, be stubborn in sitting on the sidelines and encouraging them to deal with things themselves. You can always step in if things get out of hand, but there’s no need to take on the burden of it all being your responsibility. Better to let them try to deal with it, and in doing so learn and grow from the experience.

DECKS USED: CAT ARCANA TAROT AND THE KING’S THEATER LENORMAND

❤️ 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 Ritual Kitchen Tarot and The Early Riser's Lenormand Fortunetelling Deck

Earth – Three of Swords Rx / Lemon Balm – Discouraging news is coming. Don’t let it weight you down or drag you under. It’s a temporary situation that will resolve itself with very little effort on your part.

Air – The World Rx / Lemon & Thyme – Your inner self talk is going to continue to try and assert that you’re getting nothing done this week. Keep up your task log to counter those mental whispers. Just because nothing gets finished this week doesn’t mean nothing is getting done.

Water – Justice / Marigold – Take care with your expectations this week to protect yourself from upcoming disappointments. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Fire – Seven of Cups / Herbs de Provence – Pick and choose your endeavors wisely for the week ahead. You’re not going to be able to do (or get done) everything that you want, so make sure that your priorities are in order and you are checking in with them often.

Waning – Book and Fawn (Child) – The ability to focus on new interests and endeavors with the eager curiosity you’re used to is going to be lacking this week. Make sure not to beat yourself up about it. It will recover and return.

Waxing – House and Grasshopper (Stork) – Lean into recognizing and appreciating those things and people in your life that bring you a sense of comfort and stability.

Take Away – The hurdles and struggles of the week ahead are going to make it difficult to finish just about anything you want to get finished. Instead of worrying about finishing, appreciate that you’re making progress in the right direction, regardless of the fact these things aren’t completed right this moment. A little bit of progress is better than nothing. Lean into those around you and allow them to comfort you in your moments of disappointment.

DECKS USED: THE RITUAL KITCHEN TAROT AND THE EARLY RISER’S LENORMAND FORTUNETELLING DECK

❤️ 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 Wonderstruck Tarot and Suits of Life Playing Cards

Earth – Ace of Pentacles – A new idea comes to fruition and the promise of opportunity is before you this week. Give it a go and see how it works for you.

Air – Three of Cups – Trust those closest to keep your secrets, but take care to share with them in private. Let them know what’s going on and let them share in the emotional burdens involved.

Water – Four of Cups – Take it slow and observe. There’s no need to stress yourself out, no need for overwhelm either. Just keep your ears and eyes open (and your mouth shut) in public places.

Fire – Two of Cups – Allow others to bolster your spirits. Remember that you’re not alone, and that those around you offer joy and release from stress.

Waning – Jack of Diamonds and Ace of Clubs – Wastefulness will tangle you up in intricacies you could have otherwise avoided. Pay attention to what you waste and where, whether it’s time or resources or something else entirely. Don’t let this waste become an obstacle in your path.

Waxing – Six of Hearts and Queen of Hearts – Mindfulness is key this week. Don’t live your life in the past or spend too much time worrying about the future. Your focus this week needs to be on right now.

Take Away – Make sure that you are paying attention to your surroundings, and that the things you want to keep private between yourself and those closest to you aren’t being overheard by a third party who has no business being involved. Take things slow, and avoid wasteful habits and practices, as they will only hold you back in the long run… even the ones that seem like they would be a shortcut.

DECKS USED: WONDERSTRUCK TAROT AND SUITS OF LIFE PLAYING CARDS

❤️ 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 Herbcrafter's Tarot and Midsummer Whispers Lenormand

Earth – Seven of Water / Birch – “Open your heart to wisdom from the soul.”

Don’t depend solely upon logic, necessity, nor your moral compass when making choices this week. Dig deeper and seek input from that side of yourself where your intuition, emotions, and imagination reside. Seek a path that includes your wants and takes into consideration your feelings, rather than discounting input from these sources. They need to carry more weight in your decision making in the week ahead than you usually give them.

Air – Hija of Air / Catnip – “The first answer is the right answer.”

Your intuition, moral compass, and emotions all have a tendency to jump in and make their answer known first. It’s just that their voices are often quiet, while our brain’s voice is often overbearing and loud. Work on opening up and letting yourself hear and accept these first answers when they come this week, instead of letting the mind step in and convince you to ignore them.

Water – Eight of Air / Licorice – “Know your limits and respect them.”

Take responsibility for the overwhelm you feel and open your eyes to the solutions available to you. It’s okay to say no when you need to. You’re allowed to have boundaries. Closing your eyes to the sacrifices you make and the boundaries that have been crossed will only make the situation worse.

Fire – Nine of Air / Pomegranate – “Know love, know grief.”

Take care to be gentle to the grieving this week. It takes longer for some to heal than others, and impatience will stunt that healing process the same way harvesting a pomegranate before it is fully ripe will keep it from ever reaching ripeness. This doesn’t mean allowing them to walk all over your boundaries or that you can’t say no. It just means to do so with gentle care.

Waning – Stars and Lady – Hopeful thinking and going in soft will not be productive this week. Try a bit of tempered aggression and determination instead.

Waxing – Mice and Dog – Suss out the troublemakers in your friendships and those closest to you. Remember that everyone fucks up now and then, but nip in the bud persistent problems.

Take Away – Your intuition and emotions need to be given extra weight and consideration this week when making decisions. Use these tools to help you in deciding which boundaries in your life need reinforcing, and which are no longer serving you well. What you feel needs to outweigh what others expect from you, so don’t allow them to monopolize your time or consideration this week.

DECKS USED: THE HERBCRAFTER’S TAROT AND MIDSUMMER WHISPERS LENORMAND

❤️ 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 Pressed Flower Tarot and Epiphyllum V2 Love and Pain Playing Cards

Earth – The Fool Again / Apple Blossom, Lilac, Strawberry – Look for opportunities and themes of rebirth this week. The time is right for a new beginning. Take the growth that you have experienced thus far and carry it forward with you into the next adventure as you start on this new path.

Air – Ten of Swords / Sunflower and Autumn Leaves – New beginnings aren’t possible without the endings that go along with them. Make sure that you keep your frame of mind towards letting go of that which is not serving you as you move forward. Sometimes letting go can be painful, but the journey ahead will be lighter without these outdated mindsets dragging you down and stunting your new growth.

Water – Queen of Pentacles / Queen Anne’s Lace – Tend to your nest. For you, life is often at it’s best when you’re working towards a harmonious environment for yourself and others. Don’t close yourself off in solitude, but instead let the support from others help you in achieving a happier and healthier home.

Fire – The High Priestess / Passion Flower, Iris, Cannabis – Make sure to stay focused on staying open and receptive this week, both with your normal five senses and those others beyond that as well. There is much to help further your journey and awaken your inspiration, as long as you’re willing to be open to their presence and influences.

Waning – Queen of Diamonds and Two of Diamonds – Take care you aren’t falling into the habitual mindset that the only way to get something done correctly to do it yourself. You need others help. Remember to include them in your efforts and responsibilities rather than closing them out and doing everything on your own.

Waxing – Eight of Hearts and Jack of Diamonds – Keep in mind that sometimes extricating yourself from the situations you don’t want to be in might take a little bit of time in order to assure no damage is sustained in the process. Just because you have to take it slow, doesn’t mean you’re not in the process of breaking free and walking away.

Take Away – There is a great deal of encouragement here to lean on others and let them assist you in your endeavors this week; this doesn’t just mean chores, responsibilities, and home care, but also any new projects or ideas that pop up. Don’t forget that to let new things into your life, you need to let go of some of the things that aren’t serving you anymore. Otherwise there’s just no room for the new stuff to take root and grow.

DECKS USED: THE PRESSED FLOWER TAROT AND EPIPHYLLUM v2 LOVE AND PAIN PLAYING CARDS

❤️ 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 Modern Mysteries Tarot and Seaborn Kipper

Earth – Ten of Wands – Take care that you aren’t adding too much to your plate this week. The obligations and responsibilities you currently have are already more than enough. Make sure you aren’t adding more straw to the camel’s back. Even the smallest of additions could end up being that “last straw”.

Air – Five of Pentacles atop Seven of Pentacles – Don’t allow slow progress to make you feel like you aren’t getting anywhere. This is an illusion created by your negative inner narratives. Don’t buy into the story.

Water – Six of Cups – Nostalgia can’t take the place of having a good time in the present, so don’t try to make yourself fit in that box. Instead, seek out joy in the present. Will it look the same? No. But that doesn’t mean it won’t be just as good.

Fire – The Hanged Man – Put your focus toward waiting and watching this week, instead of jumping the gun to act.

Waning – Sad News and Hope Great Water – Do not allow disappointments to drag you down this week. There will be a transition from hope and possibility to a feeling of failure. Take care not to slide down that slippery slope into a negative headspace.

Waxing – Official Matters and Playful One – Step away from the seriousness of the situation and get out into activities that allow you to put serious matters aside for a little while. In doing so, things may look far more manageable and less dire on your return to them.

Take Away – Pressure, whether internal or external, is going to make it hard for you to say “no” to extra responsibilities and obligations this week. Make sure you -are- in fact saying no. Protect your well-being and emotional healthy by ensuring you are getting the space you need… by saying no. Instead, seek out things that make you feel good and distract you from your stressors. Even small things can make a big difference in this area.

Other elements included in this reading:
Carnelian Agate for Inner Drive and Focusing On Aspirations
Green Aventurine for Harmony and Balance of the Heart
Citrine for Energy Lift (easing the weight of heavy energies)
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: THE MODERN MYSTERIES TAROT AND SEABORN KIPPER