self help

📆 Transitioning from July to August

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Month's End Check-In Tarot Reading with the Spirit Animal Tarot and Lisa Hunt's Fairy Tale Tarot (trimmed naked)

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

Two of Wands and The River Walk – You are moving at a slow pace, but you have plans and you know what you want. Keep your head held high and stay watchful so that you don’t trip over any exposed roots or rocks along the way.

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

Eight of Pentacles and The Flying Chest – Wishful and fanciful thinking about the work getting done without actually putting in the work its not going to serve you. Plans aren’t enough, and wishes are not actions.

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

The World and Midnight Garden – You wish to make your recent changes permanent so that your future is more pleasant and productive, filled with beautiful things, beautiful energies, and stability instead of uncertainty and darkness.

Limitations – Negative influences, opposition, or ill will.

Page of Swords and Puss In Boots – Remember that some of those that stand most strongly in your defense are not really on your side at all, but are being cunning and working towards their own motivations and goals… not yours.

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

Queen of Pentacles and The Savior – Remember to appreciate those around you that love you, for they make sacrifices for you that you don’t even realize that they make in support of you and your need for stability.

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

Queen of Cups and Pandora’s Box – Make sure you are seeking emotional support in the right places. You run the risk of getting hurt and setting loose destructive energies in your life when you seek out emotional support and validation in places you know it can’t come from.

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

Knight of Pentacles and The Insincere Courtship – Remember the other day when you had a reading the spoke about looked to the past to see people’s true nature? This is an echo of that, and speaks specifically of Gideon and how over the years he has shown his (nearly obsessive) dedication to you.

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

Knight of Swords and An Idle Moment – Don’t let impulsiveness sneak up on you just because you’re feeling bored or uninspired. Action just for action’s sake won’t earn you progress, just wasted energy.

Empowerment – A future opportunity to work toward.

Nine of Pentacles and The Naked King – Don’t be so stubborn that you ignore your accomplishments and set yourself apart from others. Instead you have the opportunity to connect with others and increase your feelings of socially based security if you allow yourself to be open with them.

Message from the Spirit World – Moving too fast is not necessarily a good thing. Make sure you slow down and pay attention so that you don’t end up making an ass out of yourself.

Message from the Mind’s World – You’re going to need to start doing a little weeding when it comes to your surroundings. It’s hard work, but you need to lighten your load. Don’t disregard plans that you’ve made when making the cut. It’s okay if it’s crowded when you’re finished as long as it’s crowded with those things that you cherish.

Message from the Physical World – More self-care is needed. You’ve only barely touched the tip of the iceberg in this area, and are still learning to look at yourself in a more positive light. Don’t let slow progress create a negative atmosphere where your self-care becomes lacking and your personal needs are not being met.

DECKS USED: ANIMAL SPIRIT TAROT AND LISA HUNT’S FAIRY TALE 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?

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

❤️ 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?

Alice in Wonderland Tarot, The Faux Tarot, Alice in Wonderland Lenormand

Earth – Nine of Wands atop Eight of Cups Rx, The Fog – Take a minute to pause, listen, and pay attention when something comes along to put your back up. Don’t allow the cloud of your emotions to let you miss something important this week or walk away from something would be beneficial in the end.

Air – The Wheel of Fortune and The Loop – Remember that things are not always going to turn out how you expect them to. It’s okay for things to change along the way, and sometimes when they do they turn out even better than you expected in the first place.

Water – Eight of Wands, The Spirit atop The Spiderweb – This is an echo of a reading that was done yesterday, which speaks of the need to look into what motivations are driving your unhealthy behaviors, and to look at what you truly need to feel nurtured rather than what you think you should need.

Fire – Seven of Swords and The Raven – You may be tempted to resort to some underhanded behavior this week to get ahead. In an echo of the Earth position in this reading, make sure you don’t act impulsively but instead check in with yourself before taking any action.

Waning – Birds and Coffin – Pause before you do anything rash. This includes cutting people out of your life.  Make sure that it’s really the right decision before you act. It could be beneficial to put it off a bit to look at things a bit more closely.

Waxing – Ship and Tower – A lot of what you need to deal with right now is a solitary endeavor.  It’s okay to do things on your own when needed, as long as you remember it’s not supposed to be an all-the-time thing.

Take Away – Be wary of irrational or impulsive actions this week. Go with the flow and don’t let yourself react without a bit of reflection and consideration this week.

DECKS USED: ALICE IN WONDERLAND TAROT, THE FAUX TAROT, ALICE IN WONDERLAND 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?

The Mage Awakening Tarot, Botanical Beasts Oracle, Color Lenormand Fortune Cards

Earth – Eight of Wands and Holly – Take a look this week and what needs your attention, and make sure that you’re hopping on those things right away. Doing so will protect you from the fallout that procrastination would encourage.

Air – Eight of Cups and Water Lily – You are finally out of the pit, having climbed long and hard to get there. Make sure that you stay open so that the energy can flow through you and wash away the complacency, so the clarity and purpose can come forth and its place.

Water – Page of Cups and Bat Flower – Open yourself up and allow people to see what you want. They might think you’re nuts, but sometimes insanity can be brilliant, and sharing your desires with others will help make it happen.

Fire – Temperance and Strawberry – Don’t push in too many areas at once. Take your time this week to allow for some space for luck to step in and pave the road ahead of you.

Waning – Dog and Scythe – You’ve spent a long time allowing the self-flagellation have its way with you and cling to you too tightly.  It’s time to shed this hanger-on and let it go.

Waxing – Heart and Anchor – It’s time to being leaning into those things that make your heart sing, and make you feel secure and grounded.

Take Away – You have seen your way clear of the depression’s pit and this week is a chance to sweep through with fresh air, fresh inspiration, and a fresh outlook.

DECKS USED: THE MAGE AWAKENING TAROT, BOTANICAL BEASTS ORACLE, COLOR LENORMAND FORTUNE 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 Neutral Vibes Tarot, John Bauer Tarot (Trimmed Naked), and Whisper Lenormand

Earth – Ace of Cups and The Sentinel – Stand strong against unhealthy spending that is spurred on by your emotions. There’s a time and a place for this type of thing, and this week is not the time to indulge in such behavior.

Air – Four of Cups and Inspiring Visitation – Make sure you are taking care to not let yourself wallow in complacency this week. Be inspired instead and discover just how much it lifts you up to get a few things done.

Water – Justice and Elixir Thief – Actions have consequences, and what you do has an effect on you. But, make sure that as you work at moving out of the feelings of dawdling complacency and into action that you don’t go overboard.

Fire – The High Priestess and Visitor’s Warning – Listen to your gut, even if what it says sounds unreasonable or illogical. There are entities whispering in your ear that know far more about what’s coming and what to do about it than you do.

Waning – Mountain and Woman – Stop allowing emotions to isolate you from others. You don’t have to hold yourself so far apart, and doing so is not helping your moods.  You may not -feel- like hanging out, but doing so has a positive influence on your moods and emotions, so do it anyway.

Waxing – Child and Lily – If you want to continue to unwind and slow down a bit as you get older, you have to do the work now to get you to that place of security in the future. This week will be a good time to use your youthful energy to create the stability you need later in life.

Take Away – It’s time to wage war against the dawdling and complacency that has spun you out into a holding pattern of procrastination. Get moving, but don’t overdo it.  Lean into time with others, and make sure you are listening to your intuition instead of ignoring its whispers.

DECKS USED: NEUTRAL VIBES TAROT, JOHN BAUER TAROT (trimmed naked), WHISPER LENORMAND

📆 Transitioning from June to July

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Month End Check-Up Tarot Reading with The Pacific Northwest Tarot and The Crystal Forests Oracle

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

The Sun and Amethyst – You have been reminded again and again to lean into positivity and optimism. It’s been a tough road, but you are in a place right now to facilitate those efforts.

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

Four of Cups and Golden Healer – Sensitivity and sloth. It’s time to act. Leave behind the dragging feet, stagnation, and stubbornly cloying complacency. Lift your feet from the muck and start moving, and in doing so you will feel your energies begin to lighten and become more active as well.

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

The Hanged One and Lapis Lazuli – Clarity. You seek a mind unfiltered by bias or clouded by the fuzz of uncertainty or depression.

Limitations – Negative influences, opposition, or ill will.

Wheel of Fortune atop Six of Wands Rx, Fire Opal – Public opinion is fickle as hell. Don’t depend on others for the clarity you seek. Their perspectives are only a piece of the puzzle, and far from the full picture or absolute truth.

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

Temperance and Copper – Set your own pace that allows you to look around with gratitude and treat yourself with kindness. When you do this, it will still get you where you want to go, but at a far more enjoyable (and sustainable) pace.

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

Eight of Swords and Blue Kyanite – Forgive yourself for not seeing all of the bad stuff coming before it hits. No one ever sees everything or picks up on all the warning signs. In retrospect we see so much more that we couldn’t have known was important in the moment.

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

Page of Pentacles and Rainbow Moonstone – You need to reflect on all the good that meditation has done for you in the past and allow this awareness of its positive influences it to inspire you to begin again.

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

Nine of Cups atop Two of Cups Rx, Tanzanite – Sometimes social discord can lead to a better place overall. There is a clash of minds is on the horizon, and you may want to let it happen instead of trying to divert, as it will lead to a far better place if you ride it out.

Empowerment – A future opportunity to work toward.

The High Priestess and Labradorite – You have the opportunity coming your way to expand into your intuition and stretch it into a more comfortable fit.

Message from the Spirit World – It is through your intuition that you will be able to set a pace for yourself that allows for both healthy rest and recuperation, as well as energetic movement toward your goals.  There has to be balance between the two in order to find true happiness.

Message from the Mind’s World – The mental health healing that you need can be found through instilling more positivity and optimism into your day to day life.  Through this new perspective you can find a more crisp and clear mental state.

Message from the Physical World – It is time to step away from self abuse and self neglect. No one can do this for you. You have to make the decision to do it for yourself. You know the things that can help you find a greater sense of physical stability.  Meditation is at the top of the list, and where you need to start.

Take Away –  This reading is primarily about movement and stagnancy, it’s about making sure I’m not lingering any longer in the stagnant energies that have held me back this spring and summer, and instead pushing myself forward into action and movement so that I can begin stirring up energies that need a breath of fresh air.

DECKS USED: THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST TAROT, THE CRYSTAL FORESTS ORACLE