self development through shadow work

❤️ 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 Mushroom Hunter's Tarot and Mushroom Spirit Oracle

Earth – Three of Pentacles – Ask for help.  ASK for HELP!  ASK FOR FUCKING HELP!!

Air – Two of Pentacles – You need to work on balancing your needs and your responsibilities this week.  Things are out of balance and you are feeling the consequences of that.  Take time this week to really reflect on what you need in order to put things back into balance and how to start working in that direction.

Water – Magician atop Knight of Wands – Plan and strategize to get the results you want instead of reacting on impulse alone. Use your tools.

Fire – Nine of Swords – Fears and anxieties are going to try and stand in your way and drag you down this week. Being aware allows you to combat this and not react to it blindly.

Waning – Golden Teacher – Don’t get too wrapped up on your inner thoughts and introspection this week. It will only drag you down.

Waxing – Ghost Mushroom atop Indigo Milk Cap – Be honest with others about how you’re feeling and how you are doing this week. Don’t hide your truth behind a mask of “I’m fine”.

DECKS USED: MUSHROOM HUNTER’S TAROT AND MUSHROOM SPIRIT ORACLE

❤️ 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 Cat Tarot and Nellie's Deck

General – The Devil – Keep an eye on your addictions and temptations this week and make sure to reign them in so they don’t get out of hand. You know when things get emotional that you can start struggling with these issues, and the weekend so far has made it pretty clear it’s going to be that kind of week.

Earth – The World atop Two of Swords – Don’t get stymied by your ambition. The end goal isn’t moving away from you, you are just being held back by your own hesitation.

Air – Ten of Swords – You may feel betrayed and defeated this week. Just breathe and lift your chin in order to continue looking forward. Pausing to stew in this moment won’t be healthy for you.

Water – Four of Pentacles atop Ten of Wands – If you focus too hard on stability in your emotions, you will quickly overwhelm yourself this week. Remember that it’s okay to feel unbalanced and vulnerable.

Fire – Page of Pentacles – Slow and steady. Don’t push and don’t rush. Just take things one step at a time this week. Be open to new methods and use this week to “up your game”.

Waning – The Monster and The Moon – Don’t allow your emotions to skew your view of yourself into something ugly and negative.

Waxing – Farm and The Fool – Use levity and laughter to lighten the load where it comes to the weight of work and responsibility you are dealing with.

DECKS USED: CAT TAROT AND NELLIE’S 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 Atomic Age Tarot and Divine Nature Oracle

Earth – Page of Wands – Start small, but start all the same. Do the things your body needs and start doing them now. Make it something you’re invested in instead of a chore. For you, taking care of yourself is something you have to re-learn again and again each time you fall out of habit.

Air – Ace of Wands Rx – Don’t go starting any new projects this week. You have enough to do and don’t need the stress of putting more on your plate. Instead of working on new things, put your focus into cleaning up those things you have already started.

Water – The High Priestess – There is a lot of emotions going on in you right now that are beyond your ability to dig into and understand. Accept this, and instead of digging, let those secrets currents within you sit for now. Let them be a mystery for later.

Fire – The Magician – You have the tools to do what you need and accomplish what you put your mind to. Use them instead of making things harder for yourself than they have to be.

Waning – Own Your Power – You are not alone and you are stronger with the support of others. Instead of falling into the habit of doing everything yourself, make sure that you are welcoming in help from others.

Waxing – Stand for Justice – Lean into your need for fairness and balance this week.

DECKS USED: ATOMIC AGE TAROT AND DIVINE NATURE ORACLE

❤️ 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 Tarot of the Everlasting Day and Coffee Cup Oracle

Earth – Three of Cups – Try to find some time to have some fun with others this week. Lean into laughter and making everyone feel included. It will help build a more cohesive unit, and a greater sense of stability if you do.

Air – Seven of Swords atop Ten of Wands – Remember that if you don’t deal with and mitigate feelings of overwhelm, they will sneak their way into the territory of burnout and end up stealing away your energy and confidence.

Water – The Devil – Stay mindful that your emotions can drive you to unhealthy behaviors. Make sure that you are dealing with your emotions instead of letting them fester so that you can avoid going down that road.

Fire – Ace of Wands – It’s okay to let yourself get excited and enthusiastic about something. Work on incorporating a bit of passion into your days instead of trying to smother that aspect of yourself.

Waning – Eye and Heart – Be grateful for what you have instead of feeling envious that you don’t have more. You are getting time with him that you weren’t before. Is it as much as either of you want? No. But feeling envious about that solves nothing and brings a negativity into the equation that doesn’t need to be there.

Waxing – Dove and Snake – It might not seem like it, but this week would be an excellent time to drown.

DECKS USED: TAROT OF THE EVERLASTING DAY AND COFFEE CUP ORACLE

📆 Transitioning from August to September

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Month End Check-In Tarot Reading with The Land of Stories Tarot

Here and Now I Exist – Who you are now, in your entirety.

Strength Rx – You are not feeling particularly powerful at the moment, and are struggling with self confidence while powering through. Self doubts are natural, but take care not to let them take over.

The Slough – What is to be left in the past as you move forward.

The Star – Wishful thinking. Things cannot change unless -you- put in the work to change them. Sitting back and waiting for them to change on their own is not the answer.

What Lies Ahead – An ideal state or ideal self you are seeking at this time.

The Hermit atop Queen of Wands – Independence to once again pursue your own passions and inspire others to do the same. You want to get back to the status quo where you have the alone time and independence you need, and the room to foster your creative spirit and let your creativity flow.

Limitations – Negative influences, opposition, or ill will.

Two of Cups – Those loved ones closest to you in your life right now. Your current situation is a together sort of thing, and you can’t get out of it, but that doesn’t mean it’s healthy for you and you need to be aware of that.

The Boon – Positive influences, higher guidance, or divine intervention.

Seven of Wands – You are stubborn and strong, and have the ability to fight back by doing things for yourself that are right for you. Even when others might think they are being selfish or try to make you feel bad about them.

The Wound – An unpleasant past experience or event that is ripe for some support and healing.

Ten of Wands – Don’t forget that you can only carry so much. You know what the sensations of burnout feel like, and the things you can do to mitigate them. You are flirting with that line again and again this year, and you need to do more for yourself to keep from crossing over into burnout again.

Nostalgia – A positive past experience or event to acknowledge, reflect upon, and enjoy.

Ace of Swords – You are smart, capable, and know how to communicate your needs. Look back on times when you have done so well, and use them to bolster you into doing the same in the present.

A Warning – Something coming that can be prevented or overcome.

Nine of Cups – Don’t get comfortable. Remember that when you slow down, that’s when shit hits the fan. Better to keep moving than lay back and relax and end up being shaken back to life by the harsh bite of fate.

Empowerment – A future opportunity to work toward.

Ten of Coins – A return to a sense of stability and security is absolutely possible. The month ahead provides you the opportunity to make that happen, and as long as you keep working toward that goal, you’ll get there.

Message from the Spirit World – Don’t fall into sitting on your laurels and enjoying what you have, you still need to fight for what you really want to achieve.

Message from the Mind’s World – It’s okay to feel weak sometimes as long as you keep your chin up and give yourself what you need in order to heal and recover your spark.

Message from the Physical World – Put upon others in your life the responsibility of finding ways to take some of the weight off your shoulders. Show them you need their help.

DECKS USED: THE LAND OF STORIES TAROT

📆 Transitioning from July to August

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Month End Check-In Tarot Reading with the MIMIT Tarot

Here and Now I Exist – Who you are now, in your entirety.

The Emperor – Large and in charge, you are making responsible decisions about what is best for everyone but yourself.

The Slough – What is to be left in the past as you move forward.

The Sun Rx atop Ten of Swords – Don’t let the misfortunes, tests, and trials that feel like they’re beating you down actually drown you in the pit of depression. You may not be able to drown without the drop, but you can make sure you don’t allow it to drag you into the dark by letting go of self defeating thought patterns.

What Lies Ahead – An ideal state or ideal self you are seeking at this time.

Seven of Cups – The echoes of who you were are still there. Just make sure you are only resurrecting the good stuff.

Limitations – Negative influences, opposition, or ill will.

Ten of Wands – Take care you aren’t flirting with overwhelm and burnout.

The Boon – Positive influences, higher guidance, or divine intervention.

Six of Cups – Your ancestors and guides are clamoring to become more involved.

The Wound – An unpleasant past experience or event that is ripe for some support and healing.

Nine of Pentacles – It can often be difficult for you to sit in your moments of accomplishment, as you’ve been conditioned to always push for more.

Nostalgia – A positive past experience or event to acknowledge, reflect upon, and enjoy.

Ace of Wands – Stir up in your memory the experience of your inspiration and creative spark flaring to life. Don’t forget how good it feels to be seized by inspiration.

A Warning – Something coming that can be prevented or overcome.

The Last – Pay close attention to what is dying out. If it’s important to you, you will be given the opportunity to breathe new life into these things.

Empowerment – A future opportunity to work toward.

Cards – Don’t pass up the opportunity to give comfort to those who need it, and accept comfort from those offering it to you. Everyone needs others to apply a bit of balm to their soul now and then.

Message from the Spirit World – If you ignore the lessons from your past you will be doomed to repeat them.

Message from the Mind’s World – Spending too much time with your fingers in other peoples business will steal away your joy. Pick and choose instead of being involved in everything.

Message from the Physical World – Instead of focusing on ministry success, which will only continue a cycle of overwhelm, spend your time focusing on the whispering spark of your inspiration.

DECKS USED: MIMIT TAROT