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📆 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

📆 Transitioning from June to July

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The Spirit of Flowers Tarot and Essence Insights Oracle

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

The World and Passiflora – You are transitioning into a new way of life where burdens you struggled with before are prioritized differently or set behind. New ones might take their place, but it will be different this time around as you step through the doorway into a new sense of maturity.

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

Two of Wands and Lavandula – Stop depending on grace and luck to fill in the gaps where you slack on planning things out. Better to have a plan that needs adjustment along the way than no plan at all.

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

The Fool and Digiplexis ‘Flame’ – At this time, it’s important to put some focus on finding more of the fun within yourself, and the ability to shake off caution and more easily throw yourself into that fun with enthusiasm.

Limitations – Negative influences, opposition, or ill will.

Four of Wands and Borago officinalis – You are not stepping out of your comfort zone enough, and it is stunting your growth towards a more positive mindset. Remember that it’s through discomfort that we grow. Hiding where it’s safe and warm is not going to do it.

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

Six of Cups and Linum usitatissimum – Lean into your connections and those people that are close to you. Family, including your chosen family, is extremely valuable right now, as is connecting through  your mutual past experiences.

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

Queen of Wands and Prunella vulgaris – There have been times in the past where you have asked for needed help and your requests have been refused. Make sure that you aren’t allowing those past experiences to prevent you from getting the help that you need in the present.

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

Ten of Cups and Matricaria discoidea – Keep in mind that you can discard a lot and still be happy and fulfilled. Happiness and contentment is not dependent on things, nor on people that are not healthy for you. Sometimes shedding dead weight makes the whole world lighter and brighter.

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

Ten of Pentacles and Salvia rosmarinus – Take care that you are not focusing so hard upon your goals that you miss all the good stuff and happy memories that can be made right now in the present.

Empowerment – A future opportunity to work toward.

The Sun and Rosa chinensis minima ‘Alex’ – Success is often accomplished in small measures and small steps. Don’t focus on the big picture, but instead break your goals down into smaller bite sized steps and you will find a greater return on your investment.

Message from the Spirit World – Right now your sense of security, happiness, and success depends on leaning into spending time with friends and family. Keep yourself on steady footing with long-time friends and those you trust.

Message from the Mind’s World – You are heading into a moment of transformation, and need to make sure that instead of focusing on the discomfort of change that you instead lean into infusing this time with fun, adventure, and enthusiasm. Make a conscious choice to be uplifting and see things from that adventurous perspective.

Message from the Physical World – Sometimes your very best healing is done from the comfort of home. Doing a bit of house cleaning can go a long way to finding comfortable contentment at home that’s been a bit lacking of late.

DECKS USED: THE SPIRIT OF FLOWERS TAROT AND ESSENCE INSIGHTS 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 Fauntabelle Tarot and Sparkly Lenormand

Earth – King of Cups Rx – A sense of instability is on the rise and is going to be disruptive to your emotional stability and strength. It may become difficult to connect emotionally with others this week, which will just further that disruption. Just do your best, as you need that connection for everything else in your life to feel secure and stable.

Air – Eight of Wands – Don’t let racing thoughts turn into anxiety. Instead, use exercise and other (preferably fun) energy burning methods to help keep things in hand.

Water – The Emperor – Seize control this week when it comes to your emotions and be the leader among those close to you. Sitting back and letting things run their own course this week will only manifest unsatisfactory results.

Fire – Page of Wands Rx – Lack of inspiration in your work will have you feeling stymied this week.  With all this wild energy running around mentioned above, this can make it feel like you’re chasing your tail. Take a breath and remind yourself that this is temporary.

Waning – Tower and Lily – Stop holding yourself back from seeking out what pleasure and enjoyment you can in life this week.  Instead, give yourself permission to take pleasure in the world around you and those within it.

Waxing – Snake and Fish – Make sure you are paying attention to just how far you are willing to go to get ahead this week. You may be feeling a bit over enthusiastic in this regard and you want to make sure you keep yourself to your values… because the temptation to push the envelope will be strong.

Take Away – Find pleasure and enjoyment where you can this week and use physical exertions to help stave off the rise in anxiety that’s coming.

DECKS USED: FAUNABELLE TAROT AND SPARKLY 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 Maruco's Animal & Food Tarot and Thumbelina's Lenormand

Earth – Five of Cups – You’re going to have to spend a bit in places you don’t want to this week. There’s no point crying over spilled milk. Take care of what needs taken care of and move on to recovering from it.

Air – Knight of Pentacles – Time consuming is not always a bad thing. Remember that often when you put extra time and effort into a project, the end results are that much better. Keep this in mind this week so that your impatience doesn’t cause you rush in places and activities where you need to take things slow.

Water – Eight of Cups – Don’t allow yourself to be pushed beyond your limits. You are not emotionally ready. You can have just as much fun without the drown, so take care to avoid the drop this week.

Fire – The Hermit – Cherish your alone time this week and use it to reflect on how you can establish a stronger connection with your inner spark. Seek out those healthy alone time options to help you find the kindling you need to get things going.

Waning – Paths and Mice – Indecision is not your friend this week. The longer you dither, the more your options will dwindle.

Waxing – Snake and Moon – Your emotions will try to sabotage you if you let them. Stay alert and aware this week in order to try and head this off at the pass.

Take Away – Discontent is a bit of a theme this week, so make sure you are leaning into positivity and optimism where you can instead of dwelling on the negative.  And don’t flirt with a drop this week… it’s not the time, no matter how much you want to jump his bones.

DECKS USED: MARUCO’S ANIMAL & FOOD TAROT

📆 Transitioning from March to April

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Month End Check-In Tarot Reading with the Purple Cat Tarot

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

Eight of Swords atop The World Rx – You’re too busy trying to play blind that you’ve strayed off-path a bit. Too much dawdling and fucking around when there are better outlets available to put your energy into.

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

Ace of Wands ½ Turned – Your inspiration is going to end up left in the past if you don’t get on the ball about things soon.

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

Four of Swords – It’s okay to want to enjoy your time at home. But, that means celebrate what you have to come home to, not wallow in it to the point you shut out the world. Stop hiding.

Limitations – Negative influences, opposition, or ill will.

Eight of Cups – Your desire to retreat from the world is high right now… and extremely unhealthy for you.

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

Nine of Cups – Play the gratitude game and allow it to help in lifting you up. Gratitude is one of the positive tools at your disposal to help you combating the negative inner narrative and self destructive tendencies. Use it.

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

The Hermit atop Page of Swords – Take some time to reflect on times when you have been too impulsive. Reach out and connect with these past lessons to assist you in avoiding repeating them.

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

Five of Wands – Not all conflict is bad. Reflect upon those times when conflict has made things better in the long run for yourself and others.

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

Six of Swords – Don’t allow your reluctance to move and change cause you to become stagnant in an unhealthy situation.

Empowerment – A future opportunity to work toward.

King of Pentacles Rx atop The Tower – Destructive chaos at the bedrock under your feet does not sound like an opportunity, and yet the fact is that it is, and the challenge is that you need to try and see it that way.

DECKS USED: PURPLE CAT TAROT