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❤️ 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 Western Way Tarot Anieth Deck and Ouisi Cards

Earth – Queen of Wands atop Four of Stones – Explore the idea of building stability by nurturing the passions of others. This week doesn’t have to be about the things you need to do, task lists, or even diving into those things that you enjoy. Instead, train your focus on helping others connect with their creativity. You have so much of that to share, and in doing so can inspire others to enjoy creative projects and practices as well.

Air – Fortune – Try to work on not being so rigid in you’re thinking. There’s always going to be things that step in and change the plan. Sometimes these changes will be for the better, sometimes they will be for the worst. The one constant in life is change, after all, and lack of predictability walks hand-in-hand with change.

Water – Five of Stones – Allow life to have a little fun at your expense without overreacting with feelings of scarcity. Just because you can’t win them all doesn’t mean you’re losing. Will you find these experiences fun or funny? No. They hold value, though, in giving you a chance to explore your emotions from a different perspective. Especially if you can avoid the “scarcity trap” that your fears and inner narratives always try to trip you into.

Fire – Six of Stones atop Six of Blades – It’s okay to walk away if things don’t feel fair and balanced. That moral compass of yours is always going to need to have the last word in any situation, so make sure that you’re listening and step off if things don’t feel right.

Waning – Goddess and Paravents – Chaos and chatter from the peanut gallery has a tendency to make your stomach hurt, and you don’t need the extra stress this week. Don’t let gossip and other such bullshit ruin what could otherwise be a nice and relaxing week off.

Waxing – Pompeii and Spring – Get your ass outside, and make sure you wear sun protection while you’re at it.

Take Away – This week is all about taking care of yourself and making sure that you are stepping away from your responsibilities and “should do” tasks.  No need to drop the ball, just set it down so you can come back to it later after this week is over.  Instead, spend some time outside and make sure you try to keep things light and easy.  Walk away from the heavy stuff instead of bracing for impact.

DECKS USED: WESTERN WAY TAROT ANIETH EDITION AND OUISI CARDS GETTY MUSEUM EDITION

❤️ 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 Cards Drawn Tarot and Phases & Forests Oracle

Earth – The Moon atop Five of Swords – Don’t engage. Engaging in conflict this week is only going to lead to feelings of uncertainty. There will be no clear winners, no matter how hard you try, just lots of questions and relentless feeling of uncertainty that grows and intensifies as the conflict continues.

Air – Three of Cups Rx – Remember that it’s okay to not feel sociable sometimes. You’re not an extrovert, even if you can put on the shoes now and then when you need to, and pushing yourself in this area at the moment will just drain you, exhausting you mentally.

Water – Eight of Wands – Give yourself room this week emotionally, for your emotions have a tendency to run amuck now and then. This week is going to be one of those weeks where they’re swirling around, trying to overwhelm you with their speed and numbers. To keep the clamoring to a minimum, give yourself that extra emotional space.

Fire – Nine of Cups Rx – Don’t let the emotional upheaval of this week make you feel less than, nor that you don’t have enough or haven’t done enough. Remember that emotions create illusion, which can in turn cause feelings of dissatisfaction to rise up. Emotions, though, are not truth tellers. They are temporary impressions that come and go.

Waning – Summer Solstice – Don’t get ahead of yourself. There’s still plenty of time to get the things done you need to get done.

Waxing – Rest: Waning Crescent – Keep your eye on the prize and what needs to be finished, and consider what kind of reward you want to give yourself for finishing up and getting the job done.

Take Away – Stay on target this week with what you want and need to complete, and don’t allow your emotions to lead you astray into murky waters. You are more than capable of the tasks before you, even if self doubt occasionally causes you to not quite believe in yourself. Remember that emotions are temporary, and ebb and flow like ripples over water.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Wood Fern for Exorcising Negative Influences
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: CARDS DRAWN TAROT AND PHASES & FORESTS 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.

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with the New Earth Tarot and Everglow Divination System Cards

The question is… What do I need to focus for self-care through the week ahead?

Earth – Four of Wands – You are in need of a sense of comfort and security this week. Celebrate your time at home and focus on making it more welcoming so that each time you return home it feels like you’re being welcomed back.

Air – Nine of Mirrors (Pentacles) – Continue with your logging of your daily accomplishments. Your self destructive tendencies are trying to curtail what is working, and you need this lasting tangible proof that you are getting things done right now to silence your negative inner narrative’s claims that you’re accomplishing nothing.

Water – Woman (Queen) of Swords – Don’t go exclusively by what you feel this week. You need a little logical guidance to keep your head above water. That includes if you need an emergency session with your shrink? You do it. She can help you in getting your anxiety under control if the attacks you’ve experienced the last few days continue.

Fire – Six of Pentacles – Be generous with your time. There are people in your life that are going to need a little extra attention this week. Giving them this helps create a stronger, more long lasting bond, and can be healing to all involved. Just make sure you’re also resting when you need it.

Waning – Surrender/Resistance and Air – There is such a thing as being too stubborn for your own good. That said? Make sure when you’re going with the flow this week that you’re not letting that flow direct you into going against your nature. Balance and boundaries are still important.

Waxing – Discipline/Time and Upheaval/Awakening – Take care that you aren’t filling your plate to the point you can’t make room for surprises and the unexpected to pop up. You need that extra wiggle room this week, so make sure it gets baked into your plans.

Take Away – Even though there’s encouragement to give your time to others this week, make sure that your boundaries stay in place and aren’t being compromised on.  Be true to yourself, and make sure that you have a comfortable place to retreat when you need to, and that you reach out for help when its needed. Take care that your self destructive tendencies don’t slip in and start pissing in the soup, because the things you’re doing for yourself right now are working and you need to continue with them.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration, Clarity, and Determination
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: NEW EARTH TAROT AND THE EVERGLOW DIVINATION SYSTEM

📆 Transitioning from May to June

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Month End Tarot Reading with the Magical Hours Tarot

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

Two of Wands – There’s lots of planning going on, but not a lot of action. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, even if the tone of that voice in your head is being snarky about it. Plans, after all, are the beginning of what comes next.

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

Eight of Pentacles – Consider that maybe now is not the time to act.  Remember that it’s okay to take a break when you need it, and this time of year is the prime time to indulge in those breaks.

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

Ace of Cups – At this time, you are looking for a new understanding of your emotions. You want to be able to process emotions without them throwing a huge wrench into things. Finding the ability to feel stability and even peace during this process is something you hope is possible and might be able to achieve at some point.

Limitations – Negative influences, opposition, or ill will.

Four of Cups atop The Chariot – Your desire to hide away from the world is coming on stronger than normal lately. Make sure that you’re not allowing this seclusionary urge to control you and close you off from the world and those that care.

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

The Star – Those positivity and optimism exercises you do are needed right now. They help keep you afloat when things are feeling dark, so make sure you are continuing with them, and don’t allow your self-destructive tendencies cause you to avoid them.

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

Eight of Cups – Remember that those who walk away from you and reject your efforts of friendship are not worth your time and not meant to be a part of your life. It doesn’t mean that there’s something wrong with you, just that they’re not a good fit. Rejection can hurt, but it just helps you in finding those people that are more suited to you in the long run.

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

Ten of Wands – Always remember that you are stronger than you think you are. You are a survivor and will handle what life throws at you, even during those times when it seems like it’s far too much for you to deal with.

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

Eight of Swords – Don’t avoid looking at the hard truths or you may find yourself blinded by them when you most need to see clearly. This doesn’t mean you have to shout what you see from the roof tops, but just acknowledge that they’re there so that you don’t trip over them later and end up hurt in the process.

Empowerment – A future opportunity to work toward.

Queen of Swords atop The Hierophant Rx – Your shrink has some good advice, but make sure that you’re sharing candidly with her what the issues are. Actually listen to her “outside the box” ideas instead of discarding them as not for you. There’s some truth and help residing in those ideas that you’re missing at first glance because your preferences tend to lean toward traditional methods.

Message from the Spirit World – When you close your eyes to hope, you miss opportunities to try new things that, although unappealing, may be good for you in the long run.

Message from the Mind’s World – You spent far too much time thinking about the logistics of work, and not enough time seeking out ways to make it more satisfying and enjoyable for you. Take more time to focus on trying new things and exploring, instead of just doing the same old thing over and over.

Message from the Physical World – Removing yourself from your comfort zone may feel overwhelming, but it’ll help you take charge of some of your dips in mood and wellness struggles that you’ve been experiencing lately.

Take Away – Some of the breaks that you’ve taken lately have not been of the healthy variety. Use your time of rest to shift your focus to fun, exploration, and experimentation. Lazy days are all well and good once in a while, but too much turn to rest into stagnancy, which is unhealthy.

DECKS USED: MAGICAL HOURS TAROT

❤️ 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 Seed Taroracle and Wednesday's Child Oracle

Earth – The World – Take some time this week to examine your goals and ensure they align with who you are now and who you want to become. Often, we strive toward goals from our past that no longer fit in with who we have grown into since those goals were made. This doesn’t mean that you failed, but rather that you’ve grown beyond them.

Air – Ace of Swords – Take care to communicate clearly and concisely with others this week to cut back on the potential for misunderstandings. If you see signs of confusion in others, stop and explore them instead of plowing on with the expectation they’ll “come around to” understanding.

Water – Three of Pentacles atop Eight of Pentacles – Don’t allow yourself to feel like you’re “in this alone”, whatever the situation may be. Reach out to others for help and support to maximize your potential for success, as well as to set your negative inner narrative straight that you truly aren’t alone after all.

Fire – Justice atop Seed of Pentacles – You can’t squeeze blood out of a stone. Remember that you get out of your endeavors what you put in. Just as it took effort to get the ball rolling, so will it take effort to keep it going. Especially during times when you’re stuck trying to roll it uphill.

Waning – Plasma Ball and Mice – Be proactive at shining a spotlight on dishonesty from others. Don’t just let it go when you see their lies so clearly. Now is the time to call them out on it when it occurs.

Waxing – Poppet and Fly Agaric – Don’t let others control you with their judgments. Autonomy is important and you need to make sure you’re practicing it in spades right now instead of letting other people run you ragged.

Take Away – If you want something, go for it, and don’t let others tell you no or try to toss obstacles in your way. Their bullshit is not your problem, so call them out on it and keep moving. A little aggression is needed this week to get things back on track and done.

DECKS USED: THE SEED TARORACLE AND WEDNESDAY’S CHILD 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 Forest Spirit Imprint Tarot and Rainy Oracles

Earth – The Emperor – Take time this week to make sure all is right in your “kingdom”. You have a lot of responsibility on your shoulders, and it’s time to check in to make sure that you are gearing your priorities towards the greater good, rather than your own selfish pursuits.

Air – Five of Pentacles Rx – Not all scarcity is “in your head”. Some of it is very real. Be sure to reflect this week upon which feelings of scarcity are based on reality, and which are simply the habitual message of your negative inner narratives. Only then will you know which need your attention and care.

Water – Nine of Swords – Allowing yourself to be overwhelmed by fear is not going to be at all productive. Like the advice in the Air position above, you need to take a realistic look at what you’re flinching away from, which fears are unfounded, and where they are driving you.

Fire – Queen of Cups – Now is not the time to shut down your emotions. When they rise up, instead of avoiding them, take time to examine them. In doing so, you nurture your ability to see them more clearly in the process. Not dealing with them will be harmful to you.

Waning – Sanctuary and Ascent – Your comfort zone is not the place to hide away in this week. No growth can take place when you’re stuck in stagnancy. Keep moving instead, even if it’s uncomfortable or a bit scary.

Waxing – Distill and Sage Spiral – Pare down to the bare roots of what is real and what is not, and cleanse away the illusions to give room for healthy themes to flourish.

Take Away – It’s time to deal with the unknown, and clear away any illusions that you are entertaining that may be stirring up fear and worry. Only deal with the truth this week, and reject assumptions and worries without substance.

DECKS USED: FOREST SPIRIT IMPRINT TAROT AND RAINY ORACLES