self help with tarot cards

Lingering Near Shore

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Beautiful Korea 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.

Today’s card is an encouragement to get going on changing the things I need to change in my life. It’s June now, and the projects I had planned for the spring and summer are all still in the beginning stages. It’s time to move into what’s to come instead of lingering near the shore I came from.

DECK USED:  BEAUTIFUL KOREA TAROT

The #STCTarotChallenge Statements of Power Prompt
Questions for June 2nd and 3rd

Okami Tarot and Flower Message Oracle 1 & 2I will allow myself to…

Wheel of Fortune and Primrose – …more smoothly bend under the ups and downs of life. Resistance is not serving, and thus it would be better to find a way to go with the flow instead.

By…

The Hierophant atop Ace of Wands, Mulan Magnolia – … learning to accept what I cannot change. Fighting against the changes that come with those ups and downs does no one any good.

I have the power to…

The Fool, Plum Blossom atop Wish – …let my inner child have more space to breathe and experience things.

Because…

Seven of Cups and Camellia – …kindness, including self-kindness, is a choice. If I want to instill more fun and carefree play into my life, I can do so… and it will be very good for me if I do.  I just have to make the choice.

DECK USED: OKAMI TAROT AND FLOWER MESSAGE ORACLE 1 & 2

Mr Lionhart’s #TheJuneTarot Spark of Magic Prompt
Bonus: Do the Seek Light Tarot Spread

Seek Light Tarot Spread with the Beautiful Korea Tarot

What steps could I take toward improving myself, my life or something I struggle with?

Stop ignoring the problem (Eight of Swords Rx), and fight (Five of Swords) to get yourself back on track (The World).

This is about stagnancy, and the fact that I’m dawdling on the edge of depression’s pit instead of continuing to grapple, scramble, and fight my way free of it entirely.

In what area should I be kinder to myself, focus on the good, or treat myself better?

The Sun and Ace of Swords – You’re allowed to have fun, and you need to start looking at play time as a good thing instead of a waste of time.

What personal traits, or strengths, can help me attract the good I want {to manifest} for myself?

Knight of Rods atop Eight of Pentacles – You are skilled and passionate about your work. Use that to your advantage. I love your strengths in this area to lift you up and your passion to provide you with extra drive and motivation.

DECK USED: BEAUTIFUL KOREA TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I stopped pulling decks today when my back started to hurt instead of pushing myself to keep going.  I can get the rest of them tomorrow.

Look On the Bright Side

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Retro B(arbie) Tarot - Five of CupsToday’s draw is the Five of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of apathy, boredom, a pessimistic mentality, and discontent.

Poor Barbie reading her heartbreak book with tears in her eyes instead of looking at the freedom she has gained in her break-up.  Here we see the epitome of looking a gift horse in the mouth.

Today is orders day and I’m so very not into getting my work done. At the same time?  There were so few orders that I’m chafing at the idea of just how little came in this week.  It’s bad.  Like… real bad.

Today’s card is to look on the bright side.  Stop grousing about the work, and then about the lack of orders.  You’re literally bitching about both sides of the coin here. Turn those complaints around and look at what you still have and what good you can get from the situation.

DECK USED:  RETRO B(ARBIE) TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJun2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions for June 2nd thru 4th

Dixit Game Cards v3 JourneyAbout feelings…

Top Row – Others are always watching. Some will be supportive and others won’t. Some will be looking for how they can exploit your vulnerability and growth, and others will be amazed and encouraged. Don’t allow the awareness that others are watching make you close down and cage your emotions out of fear of those with bad intentions.

About friendship…

Center Row – True friends are there with you not just when there are exciting adventures to go on, but also when there’s work to be done. The magic is in finding those that are there for both.

About loneliness…

Bottom Row – Sometimes when your emotions are out of sorts, and you are feeling alone and lonely, you just need to open your eyes and look around. The solution to these feelings is in reach and the others you seek are right there with you.

DECK USED: DIXIT GAME CARDS V3 JOURNEY

The #STCTarotChallenge Statements of Power Prompt
Questions for June 2nd

Retro B(arbie) TarotThis Month will Reveal…

The Star and Eight of Cups – …how positivity and optimism can help you move on to something better, healthier, and less frustrating. You need to take the time to lean into that positivity and allow it to help you find that better place.

Because…

The Hierophant and Six of Swords – …you need to not just learn a better way and to try it out, but actually instill it into your life as something that is established and permanent. Not temporary or used only when needed.

DECK USED: RETRO B(ARBIE) TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I bought strawberry and white chocolate scones for breakfast today on the way home from the farm.

Learning to Lose Gracefully

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Today’s meditation was more of a mourning experience. I learned today of Poppy Palin’s passing and while I did my stretching, I spent my time listening to Poppy’s last three videos where she says goodbye.

R.I.P. Poppy. You were a wonderful woman with a giving heart and far more admired and loved than you ever realized.

Everyday Enchantment Tarot by Poppy Palin - Eight of CoinsToday’s draw is the Eight of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of hard work and skill development, apprenticeship, skilled labor, gaining experience, and working towards expertise at something.

You are of an age in your life where you are going to start losing people. Your grandfather, father, Mr R, the number of friends that passed in the first wave of Covid, people you love and admire. Many have passed on, and many more still will. Can you get “good at” grief? Or is it new and fresh every time?

These are the thoughts on my mind today, even as I ask for a positive message. Today’s card tells us practice makes perfect, but that there will always be room to learn more and improve. Don’t give up. Even the pain in life can be a learning lesson for the positive if you are open to it.

DECK USED:  EVERYDAY ENCHANTMENT TAROT

Mr Lionhart’s #TheJuneTarot Spark of Magic Prompt
Questions for June 1st thru 3rd

Dungeons & Dragons Tarot and Tree Whisper Oracle Vol 2 The Secret GardenWhat will be my spark of magic for the month of June? 

Knight of Charisma (Pentacles), Comfort atop Values – Realignment back to what matters to you that will then allow you to begin moving forward again, one small step at a time.

What am I guided to ignite with my spark of magic? 

The Empress and Rebuild – The wherewithal to build a better, healthier and more nurturing relationship with yourself and your needs.

What can my magic establish for me by the end of June?

Three of Wands atop The Hierophant, Imagination – Those small steps forward will carry you out of stagnancy and will allow you to be on your way toward establishing long term practices that can help all that you imagine for yourself to flourish.

These long term practices are based in the previously mentioned better, healthier, and more nurturing relationship you build with yourself and your needs.

DECK USED: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS TAROT AND TREE WHISPER ORACLE 2 THE SECRET GARDEN

#DiscordTarotholicsJun2022 Challenge Philosophical
Question for June 1st: Do people need other people for true happiness?

Everyday Enchantment Tarot by Poppy PalinReading Summary: Humans are social by nature (Three of Pentacles) and many truly need people in their lives in order for life to feel complete (The Emperor). On the other hand, there are always going to be those that would rather live in hardship rather than be social (Five of Coins).

Take Away: The answer to this is that it’s different for different people. Some need others in their lives, either by just a little or a lot. Others are happier alone, even if that means more hardships and extra work. Sometimes, this is the nature of that person, but more often it is spurred by past trauma.

DECK USED: EVERYDAY ENCHANTMENT TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Imodium is my friend.  I also took time to rest today even though, as usually these days, I’m feeling like I’m not getting a damned thing done around here.

📆 Transitioning from May to June

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Month End Check-In Tarot Reading with the The Lost Tarot and Coastal Curiosities Oracle

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

The High Priestess Rx atop The Empress, Reward – Your intuition and self care are not on the same page. There is reward in acknowledging this and realizing that they do not need to be on opposing sides but can work together in coexistence for something healthier.

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

The Star atop Death Rx, Roam – Don’t let lack of Hope create stagnancy in your life. Depression is keeping you from moving forward, even at a slow pace.

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

King of Wands and Unearth – You are seeking to reconnect with your passions, motivation, and enthusiasm. It has been buried beneath the depression for a long time.

Limitations – Negative influences, opposition, or ill will.

The Fool atop Two of Swords, Establish – You can’t have your cake and eat it too. Decisions have to be made, no matter how much you don’t want to. Be an Adult.

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

Queen of Coins atop Six of Swords, Awaken – Wake up to the fact you just can’t hide from everything all the time. This depression this time around made a runner out of you. Connect to the nurturing, grounding influence of nature to bring you back to self.

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

Five of Wands and Shell – Remember that not everyone you open up to is going to show true colors to be in conflict with your own values. Disagreements happen, but they don’t have to turn into distance and isolation.

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

Five of Cups atop Two of Cups Rx, Robust atop Observe – Your friends and loved ones are there to help and support you. Even when you can’t see them clearly, they are standing in the wings watching and waiting to step in and help.

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

King of Swords and Terrarium – Don’t allow yourself to become so judgmental or harsh tongued that you close yourself off to the rest of the world.

Empowerment – A future opportunity to work toward.

Ten of Swords and Crystal – Use your connection to the earth and nature to heal your wounds and draw you out of the last dregs of your depression. You are at the end, and that connection will give you the boost you need.

[Playing catch-up and I’m skipping the second part of this reading for this month.]

DECKS USED: THE LOST TAROT, COASTAL CURIOSITIES 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?

BlueDogRose Tarot, Cosmic Cat Wisdom Oracle, Butterfly Circus Lenormand

Earth – Four of Wands and Courage – Yes, the housing levy is coming. Yes, there’s a lot to be worried about. Don’t allow that to pull you down and hiding and keep you from getting things done and taking pleasure in your home.

Air – The Hermit and Grace – Let others come with you when you go out into alone time, as it will help uplift your emotions in a way that doing it on your own can’t. Yes it defeats the purpose of “alone time”, but at the same time it will give you a lift in your emotions that you need right now.

Water – Moon atop Knight of Swords, Frisky – There’s a lot of uncertainty going on right now in your life, but it’s okay. You can get past it with flying colors if you stay upbeat and determined as you move forward. Work at seeing your determined pursuit through uncertainty as a game rather than a trial.

Fire – World and Improvisation – Remember that not everything in life has to be planned out. Sometimes the best things happen on the fly.

Waning – Bear and Lily – Don’t get defensive when things become uncertain.

Waxing – Ship and Moon – Daydreaming about pleasure trips and good times is absolutely healthy and okay this week.

Take Away – Don’t go out alone right now.  The risk is more than just the stalker issue currently going on, but also has to do with your own emotional health.  You need others along. There’s a lot of uncertainty coming up over the week (and the next few months, for that matter).  Remember that optimism and friendships can combine to help lift you up.  Don’t sink into negativity or let it influence how you react.

DECKS USED: BLUEDOGROSE TAROT, COSMIC CAT WISDOM CARDS, BUTTERFLY CIRCUS 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?

Tarocchi Del Disordine, The Hero's Journey Dream Oracle, Spicy Pisces Lenormand

Earth – Sei di Spade and For This You Were Born – Move away from unhealthy habits and mindsets, and towards those things that you were “born for”. These are the things to come naturally to you, and just “fit” into place in your life.

Air – Otto di Bastoni and One With the Sun – Lean hard into optimistic thinking and positivity. You need more of this. A lot more. As in it might feel excessive, and that’s still not enough.

Water – Two of Pentacles and Dream Sanctuary – Make sure that you are balancing your time so that you get enough role-playing with Gideon to make things feel comfortable and safe and right in the world.

Fire – Queen of Cups and Attune To the Call – Be sure you’re supporting your inspiration drive and how it mixes with your creativity. When you’re really in the flow of creation, it’s a beautiful thing.

Waning – Ring and Key – You’re going to have to focus on other areas than your relationship this week.  It sucks, but you need to buckle down for a few days.

Waxing – Garden and House – Give yourself some time to really appreciate your home and those in it, and invite Jer over to spend some time and help out.

DECKS USED: TAROCCHI DEL DISORDINE, THE HERO’S JOURNEY DREAM ORACLE, SPICY PISCES LENORMAND