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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 Seasons of the Witch Autumn Tarot and Autumn's Embrace Lenormand

Earth – Three of Autumn Swords – Learn from your hesitancy and recalcitrance. When you hesitate to act, disappointment is given roots, and you are left knowing its arrival is due to your own actions or lack there of. Don’t feel sorry for yourself. Instead, give yourself forgiveness and understanding while retaining the lesson learned so that you don’t have to repeat it. Strike while the iron is hot, or you’ll miss your chance.

Air – Seven of Autumn Swords – Take care with what you share openly with others this week. Make sure you are in a safe place before sharing potentially damning or divisive information. Just because you see omission as lying doesn’t mean you have to share every little thought and secret. Omission is sometimes the only prudent approach.

Water – Five of Autumn Pentacles – Where have you fallen into the mindset that feeling alone means that you are unwanted? You need to challenge your feelings of scarcity this week instead of falling into the trap of lies that can drag you deeper into the dark. Fight back against that cloying grip with a reality check.

Fire – The Autumn Hermit – Don’t use your moments of alone time to just wallow in solitude. Instead, use this time for self reflection and introspection. Look closer at the thoughts and feelings that drive you, and those that hold you back. A bit of introspection can help in not just organizing your thoughts, but also keep you more comfortable and surefooted in your journey on your life’s path.

Waning – Fish and Key – Don’t get so wrapped up in money matters that you forget it’s not the answer to everything.

Waxing – Lily and Garden – Do what you can to foster peace within yourself as you approach next weekend’s social obligations. Protect yourself from extra stress by using the tools you know work for you to help you keep your stress levels low.

Take Away – Take care when you communicate with others this week that you’re not sharing things that can be used against you either in the present or at a later date. This includes during your social obligations next weekend. Make sure you aren’t allowing your fears of scarcity to turn into a mindset, or it will cause an extra burden you don’t need as you move through this week. Instead, use your self care tools to keep yourself uplifted and take the time needed to know yourself better than anyone else before taking steps.

DECKS USED: SEASONS OF THE WITCH AUTUMN TAROT AND AUTUMN’S EMBRACE 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 the Green Menagerie Tarot and Dawag Lenormand

Earth – The High Priestess – Follow your gut. If it doesn’t feel right, then don’t do it, no matter how tempting it may be. Not following your gut undermines your connection with your intuition, so listen and take to heart what it says instead of just hearing its message.

Air – Ace of Pentacles atop Six of Cups – If you want to attempt reconciliation, now’s the time. Buy some flowers and go for a visit. Communicate openly and make an effort. The channels of communication are open and receptive.

Water – Three of Wands – Reconciliation isn’t the only opportunity available to you this week if you’re willing to step up and take a plunge. It really depends on what you want out of the situations you find yourself in.

Fire – Queen of Pentacles – Make sure to focus upon the things that can offer growth, stability, and sustainability. There’s no point in jumping on an opportunity that will just weigh you down and take too much out of you to sustain and grow.

Waning – Bouquet and Coffin – Don’t allow people you don’t trust that you’ve cut out of your life to “butter you up” with gifts or ideas. There’s no boon there for you, no matter how pretty a ribbon they tie around it.

Waxing – Stork and Ring – This isn’t to say there isn’t good stuff poised to land on your doorstep, just be careful who you trust to keep their promises.

Take Away – Lots of opportunities coming your way this week from potential reconciliation to opportunities to seize upon wants and desires. Keep in mind when making decisions that sustainability is going to be a key factor, and that even above that is your gut’s reaction. If you gut says no… the answer is no. Even if you can’t reason out why.

DECKS USED: THE GREEN MENAGERIE TAROT AND DAWAG 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 The Banquet of Skeletal Strawberry Tarot and Folk Art Lenormand

Earth – The Devil – Take care to keep a close eye on your temptations and addictions this week. They will be abundant and have a high risk of influencing your finances in negative ways if you let them. Loosen the reigns at your own peril.

Air – The High Priestess – Prioritize intuition over logic in the week ahead. Don’t allow your reasoning to usurp intuition’s judgement. The first call is the right one.

Water – Two of Pentacles – Do what is needed to keep a good balance on your emotions this week. That means not just making sure that you’re taking your medication when you need to, but talking to Gideon as things arise, doing your meditation, and otherwise treating yourself kindly… just not so kindly that everything else falls out of place.

Fire – The Sun – Continue working towards that “fun in the sun” attitude while you still have the opportunity to do so. Enjoy your time outside and take advantage of good weather when the opportunity presents itself.

Waning – Mice and Fish – Make sure you are identifying bullshit as the bullshit it is instead of trying to put a positive spin on it. Sometimes it’s important to see things for the bald faced corrosive mess that they really are so that they can be dealt with instead of pandered to.

Waxing – Snake and Ship – The trip you have coming up next month is going to come with a viper in your midst. Don’t ignore the possibility that this could turn ugly if you aren’t on your toes through the preparation process. This doesn’t mean cancel the trip, but it does mean to make sure that you are aware of the possibilities and prepared for what might come.

Take Away – The struggle is real this week between you and your addictive tendencies. That dopamine fix is calling your name. Make sure you are paying attention to where it hits and doing what you need to do to keep yourself uplifted so that you can better resist its call.
Also make sure that as preparations are put in place for next month’s trip that you are getting what -you- want out of the experience. Don’t let them de-prioritize what you deem important just because they don’t see any value in it.

DECKS USED: THE BANQUET OF SKELETAL STRAWBERRY TAROT AND FOLK ART 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 the Green Witchery Tarot and Dramatic Lenormand

Earth – Five of Crystals – You may feel like things aren’t coming together how you’d planned and worked for this week. Do your best to stay positive and look on the bright side, even when you’re feeling cut off at the knees.

Air – The Empress – Kind and nurturing self talk is needed this week. Don’t let misunderstandings turn the innocuous into an opportunity for self-abuse.

Water – Page of Goblets – Cut yourself a break and offer yourself some kindness instead of the harsher treatment that is you habit. Make a mess, and feel pride over it instead of guilt.

Fire – Four of Goblets – Time alone isn’t for brooding, it’s for refilling your cups. Use this time to provide yourself with much needed self-care and recovery, instead of rehashing what didn’t go right and how that’s somehow on you.

Waning – Snake and Clouds – Turn away from venomous reactions during times of emotional upheaval. Just because things feel dark and uncertain doesn’t mean they actually are. Consider that your perception is just that… perception. An illusion brought about by emotional response.

Waxing – Key and Book – Don’t sit in misery feeling helpless this week. Research solutions instead. By seeking extra knowledge on the problem at hand you empower yourself to strive and thrive instead of surrender.

Take Away – It looks like it’s going to be a rough week emotionally.  Make sure you are keeping up on the tools that help you in balancing out your negative and pessimistic tendencies.  When things go awry, don’t stew in bad energy but instead use these moments as motivation to research and dig for answers and activities you can do to help make things better.  This week will be a test upon your efforts toward positivity and optimism.  Take a breath when tensions rise and give yourself some grace and understanding.

DECKS USED: THE GREEN WITCHERY TAROT AND DRAMATIC 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 The Unveiled Tarot and Legendarium Playing Cards

Earth – The Star – Keep your chin up. Progress takes time, but if you keep your eye on the prize, you’ll get there eventually. Don’t let your self-talk make you believe you’re not getting anywhere this week.

Air – Death – Everyone has dreams from earlier times in their life that they have outgrown and discarded. Be sure to remember this week that it’s okay to let go of those things if they don’t fit you anymore. Give yourself permission to move on.

Water – Six of Wands – Don’t let the accolades of others shift your values. Take pride in those things that make you happy, instead of abandoning them for the happiness of others.

Fire – The Moon – Just because you can imagine something happening doesn’t mean that it’s going to. Keep your fears in check instead of allowing them to go off-leash or take the lead.

Waning – Jack of Spades and Ten of Hearts – Impulsive outburst may feel good, and even rewarding, in the moment. But, at the end of the day, they aren’t going to give you the results that you desire. Ease off on the sharp tongue and let it go.

Waxing – Three of Diamonds and Ten of Diamonds - Focus on working together as a team to build something truly special that goes beyond monetary success.

Take Away – A hint of anxiety is coming your way. Make sure you aren’t allowing it to push you into acting when, in truth, taking things slow is the better course. Whether that anxiety stems from your own self-talk, guilt inspired by echoes of the past, or others in your life trying to push you in a direction that isn’t of interest to you.

In all cases it’s the anxiety that will be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Make sure you keep that in mind and do what you can to head this added pressure off at the pass. In the week ahead, show them how you want things to proceed instead of letting others push you this way and that.

DECKS USED: THE UNVEILED TAROT AND LEGENDARIUM PLAYING 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 Oracle Reading with the Land Sky Oracle and Foxy Deck

Earth – Asmita – Breathe deep and let go of the blockages you feel building up inside you as you are confronted with difficulties this week. Not everything in life is pass-or-fail. Consider what the universe is trying to teach you in these experiences. For example, forcing you to outfit your account with admins is an inconvenience, but also allows you a chance to connect with others and examine your friendships and relationships in another light.

Air – Saucha – Focus on clarity and cleansing. Good mental health hygiene needs to be a priority right now, and increasing your diligence in this area is important when things become difficult or challenges arise.

Water – Ujjayi Pranayama – When you are feeling vulnerable, instead of listening to the negative self talk you have going on in your head, take a moment to pause, breathe, and remember your past accomplishments. Remind yourself of the survivor that you are and all the amazing things you are capable of.

Fire – Clear Quartz – Use the tools at your disposal to keep a clear and grounded view of what’s going on from one day to the next. No over-inflation from anxiety or doom-saying from your pessimistic tendencies allowed.

Waning – Two of Clubs and Eight of Diamonds – Sticking with what you know and being resistant to making plans would be a detriment this week. Be open to possibilities for future endeavors and opportunities to expand upon your skills and abilities instead of shutting down those options.

Waxing – Two of Diamonds and Eight of Spades – Take care not to ignore your limitations on how much you can take on and juggle. What doesn’t overwhelm you today could be the last straw tomorrow. Be vigilant in protecting your balance from ego’s enthusiasm and pride.

Take Away – Those inner narratives of negativity and pessimism are on the rise this week, and riding on their coattails is the influence of anxiety. Step up in your mental health care in order to cut these issues off at the ankles and keep them from coming in with unneeded chaos and uncertainty. Don’t bury yourself in work in an effort to hide, either, as that’s just going to cause more problems later on down the line.

DECKS USED: LAND SKY ORACLE AND THE FOXY DECK