self help

❤️ 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?

Murder of Crows Tarot Limited Edition and Red Hand Lenormand

Earth – Nine of Pentacles – Take stock of what you have and find contentment in how far you’ve come. No need to push and shove ever forward, instead still yourself this week to better appreciate all you have accomplished.

Air – The High Priestess – Less logic, more intuition. This week is not the time to bury yourself in practicality and let logic lead your decisions. Allow your intuition’s voice hold sway over practical matters, and weigh what it says more heavily than logic in the coming week.

Water – King of Cups – More time with Gideon. You both need it, and it will help ground both of you emotionally. He is starving for more of your attention and time, and this week is a good time to get in a little extra time with him.

Fire – Queen of Pentacles – Only in this area (business matters, your drive for success) should practicality hold weight this week. Do what needs done to nurture your business to flourish. This does not mean to over do it, but begin putting in a little more here and there to get you where you need to be.

Waning – Fish and Moth – Do not “go with the flow” right into temptation and the flame. Instead, take pause and be conscious and conscientious in your actions.

Waxing – Scythe and Bouquet – Focus on resolving problems this week rather than letting things slide. It’s a good week for positive outcomes to troubling situations.

Take Away – Small progress and troubleshooting for the business are all you should be pouring practicality and logic into this week. Otherwise, let your intuition steer the boat, and make more time to spend with Gideon while you still have the chance.

DECKS USED: MURDER OF CROWS TAROT LIMITED EDITION AND RED HAND LENORMAND (LENORACLE)

📆 Transitioning from September to October

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Month End Check-In Tarot Reading with the Cats Rule the Earth Tarot and the Glowwood Oracle

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

The Magician and The Beech – Your energies and those around you are on the ascent, and you have all the tools at your disposal that you need to make sure that everything goes just the way you want it to. Have confidence in your tools and your ability to use them to achieve your goals as things begin to speed up and the holiday rush begins to crowd out everything else.

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

Judgement and The Stag Beetle – Make sure that you are not judging yourself harshly for the transition period that is coming. Change is hard, and of course there’s going to be a little bit of struggle involved as you move from a time when you can focus on yourself to a time when every shred of your focus needs to be towards your business and it’s growth.

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

King of Wands and The Mistletoe – Lead those with you through the long haul forward with strength, and make your passions their passions. Inspire them to transition with you into this new, temporary reality that the approaching holiday rush presents.

Limitations – Negative influences, opposition, or ill will.

The Devil and The Fumewort – Fairweather friends have no place in your life right now. They will become a hindrance that weighs you down and chokes out your enthusiasm. Don’t let your self-destructive tendencies convince you to try to hold onto these people right now. You can revisit these friendships in January if they’re still around at that time.

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

Three of Swords and The Aphid – Focus on the little things right now. There’s lots of little things you can do to prepare for what is to come. When working on these little things you can advance far quicker and far more than you expect you could because all these little things pile up if you let them. If you are looking for things to make you feel good about yourself during this time (connection between the Aphid and the Stag Beetle) make sure you are doing these little things, and writing them down so you can see the progress you’re making.

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

The Moon and The Firemoss – You need to take time to confront the feelings that stemmed from your time of homelessness and abject poverty. Although it is a long time in the past, there are still issues that linger in your mind and your heart from this time.

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

Ten of Cups and and The Glowworm – This refers not to one specific positive past experience, but rather on remembering the good times as a whole and releasing the bad. It’s okay to keep the lesson and let go of the rest, in order to encourage focusing more on the positive than the negative.

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

Five of Wands and The Lambsquarters – An effort from outside sources to come in and try and take over is coming. Make sure that you are aware of what’s going on around you and prepared. They could be useful and even beneficial, but not if they’re given free reign.

Empowerment – A future opportunity to work toward.

The Hierophant and The Oak – Put on a display the strength, structure, and stability that your presence provides for those around you. You will be given the opportunity to further your influence towards stability in future weeks, and provide guidance to those that are in need of that stability.

Notation:  Skipping the “Three Realms” section of this reading today as a part of my self-kindness.  I’m just too tired, and I don’t want to hold back posting this post, for I know it’ll just sit there in my “almost ready” list of posts and make me feel guilty.

DECKS USED: CATS RULE THE WORLD TAROT AND THE GLOWWOOD 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?

Antiquitarian Tarot and For Strange Women Botanical Oracle

Earth – Three of Swords atop Queen of Wands – Don’t let sour grapes ruin the strength and focus you get out of those things that bring you joy. Sometimes shit’s going to go wrong, but that shouldn’t change the pleasure you get from the pursuits that you love.

Air – Page of Swords – Remember during this week what you have learned about keeping your inner narrative in check.  You’ve spent the summer learning to use positive self talk and optimism in a battle against that inner voice, and you will need those new skills this week.

Water – Knight of Swords – Its okay to be impulsive now and then, as long as you’re not hurting anyone in the process, so stop restraining yourself so often from acting on your emotions.

Fire – Ace of Swords – Time to begin the strategy, planning, and communication with others needed to get things going in preparation for the holiday rush. Your ambition is gearing up.

Waning – Violets and Mugwort – The veil between the spirit world and ours is beginning to open this week. Make sure you are not allowing family members that have passed on to slip in and screw with your head or your mood.

Waxing – Bats and Tarantula – Make sure that any decisions you make this week are made with a clear head, and only after a moment of reflection with yourself.

Take Away – Make sure you are staying on top of using your newly learned skills to keep your negative inner narrative in check, and don’t let road blocks or other problems squelch your enthusiasm, ambition, or the good that can come from thinking ahead and a bit of extra planning this week.

DECKS USED: ANTIQUITARIAN TAROT AND FOR STRANGE WOMEN BOTANICAL 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?

Rebirth Tarot and The Hush Tarot (deck modification)

Earth – The Hermit – Giving yourself a little extra alone time right now wouldn’t be remiss. Just make sure that it’s healthy alone time and not you trying to hide away.

Air – Knight of Wands Rx – Slow down and take a breath. It’s September, not November. Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed with lots of “should be doing” thoughts and tasks.

Water – The Fool Rx – Set frivolity aside and be serious about how you’re feeling this week. You need to be self aware and paying attention so you don’t stray emotionally into something you can’t handle.

Fire – Ten of Cups – Do the stuff you like to do that makes you feel good about yourself and your work this week. There will be time enough for the tasks your less enthusiastic about later on.

Waning – Two Left Cards – Remember that vulnerability is something that you go to those you trust for help with. Don’t retreat into you self. Instead, reach out to those that can help you find solid ground when you’re feeling vulnerable.

Waxing – Two Right Cards – Just make sure that you are sharing these emotions and vulnerability with those that you trust to provide you with safety and security. It is with those who have helped to shelter you during the storm that you can find support when you need it.

Take Away – Don’t let the upcoming holiday rush get you worked up this week. You still have time to enjoy a little down time and relax in the company of trusted loved ones.

DECKS USED: REBIRTH TAROT AND THE HUSH TAROT (trimmed naked)

❤️ 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?

The Essential Tarot, Pythia Botanica Oracle v2, and Brune Lenormand

Earth – Six of Cups and Forget Me Not – Take time this week to look at and appreciate just how far you have come. You’ve accomplished so much, and you need to reflect on this in order to tone down a bit that constant drive for “more”.

Air – Two of Swords and Jasmine – Be sure to lead with your heart as you make difficult decisions this week. Not everything has to be solely based in logic.

Water – King of Pentacles Rx and Lilac – You’ve spent a lot of time ignoring your emotions and shoving them aside. This week you need to instead make sure that they are getting their due attention. Just as everything cannot always be based in feelings and intuition, neither can it always be based in logic and practicality. Sometimes emotions have to take the lead.

Fire – King of Wands and Pitcher Plant – Lead the way to enjoyment and taking intense pleasure in the things you do with others this week. In other words, Gideon is in great need of your time and attention.

Waning – Mountain and Dog – Some of the people always so ever-present in your life may be a bit scarce this week.  Make sure you aren’t leaning into feelings of loneliness because of this.  You need the alone time.

Waxing – Whip and Lily – Take care of yourself and give yourself the rest and pampering you need this week.  The last week was damned hard and you could use a bit of extra rest to help you recover.

Take Away – Be open to your emotions and give yourself a bit of extra self care this week.  You need it.

DECKS USED: THE ESSENTIAL TAROT, PYTHIA BOTANICA ORACLE V2, BRUNE 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?

SCS

Overall Theme – Ladybug – Take care to focus on positivity and optimism this week. You will need their extra influence in your life to help combat any tendrils of depression or pessimism that are trying to rise up and make a mess out of things. Lean into happiness instead of self-flagellation.

Earth – King of Pentacles (Blue Morning Glory) – Make sure that you are staying on top of your responsibilities this week. Ground yourself often to ensure that the stress doesn’t start getting to you, and nip problems in the bud before they have chance to grow in your garden.

Air – The Hermit (Eryngos) atop The Emperor (Peony) – You will have very little chances left to take advantage of alone time and turn it to your advantage. Take charge of you urges to waste that alone time in unhealthy ways that could end up harmful to your mental health.

Water – Knight of Pentacles (Field Bindweed) – Make sure that you are being patient with yourself this week. No beating up on yourself for having to take things slow or because you struggle emotionally while trying to understand how you’re feeling or how to handle it. This is a slow journey that you’ve chosen, and there’s going to be times during the development of your emotional intelligence where you feel stalled out or lost. It’s just a part of the process.

Fire – The Lovers (Adonis and Rose) – Healthy choices are going to be needed in order to make the most out of this week. Make sure you’re taking your vitamins, eating healthy, and treating yourself well so that you have full stamina and a well grounded foundation with which to work from.

Waning – The Bat and Hellebore – Take care that you don’t lean too heavily into your intuition’s past advice this week. There is something “off” that needs rectified. Something you missed or misinterpreted along the way, and you need to pay attention so that you can see it clearly and get it sorted out.

Waxing – The Opossum and Peony – Allowing people to think you are shy lets you blend into the background and see things from a different perspective. Hang back and watch this week, as you will learn more from listening in the background than you will from stepping out into the light.

Take Away – Make sure you are taking care of your needs this week, including those that have to do with grounding yourself so that you can stand tall and strong in the face of responsibility, pressure, and uncertainty.  Make sure you are paying attention this week so you can figure out what’s not quite right that you missed the first time around and fix it before it becomes a problem.

DECKS USED: BOTANICA OCCULTA TAROT AND WOODLAND WARDENS ORACLE