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?

Earth – The Sun – Focus on those things you can do to help make things better, and pause to enjoy the pleasures in the every day. Let those pleasures help ground you.

Air – Knight of Cups Rx – Remember that immature emotional reaction you had on Friday? No more of that. Catch the explosion before it escapes and hurts the feelings of others.

Water – Page of Swords Rx – Don’t let your emotions step in and make things more complicated than they have to be. Stay aware that when emotions are involved, sometimes reason just can’t get a foothold. You may need to deal with your emotions before you’ll be able to get to a place of logic and reason.

Fire – Ten of Coins – Don’t forget to count your blessings. You have a lot to be grateful for and a lot of successes under your belt. Don’t let your current situation make you forget just how much stability you actually have to use this leverage to keep things grounded.

Waning – Garden and Ship – Now is not the time for trips with friends and social excursions. Avoid what you can in this area in the week ahead.

Waxing – Heart and Snake – Work on seeking balance between your own needs and your need to care for others. You need the extra TLC right now, so adjust your activities accordingly to ensure you get that extra care,

Take Away – Don’t neglect in giving yourself the extra care you need right now and be aware that your emotions may try to take control this week. Focus on life’s small joys rather than obsessing over the big picture and give yourself permission to be a homebody this week,

DECKS USED: IMPRESSIONISTS TAROT AND LOTHROP LENORMAND

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?

Earth – Queen of Swords Rx – Ease up on the self judgement when it comes to the repercussions of your current situation. Your resources are suffering, yes. But it’s not due to any failings on your part. Take a breath and let go of the recriminations and self-flagellation.

Air – Queen of Coins – Speak to yourself in supportive tones and diversify your workflow. You need support right now, not tearing down, pressure, or unreasonable demands. Be clever in your efforts to create stability by branching out instead of increasing the pressure.

Water – King of Wands – For emotional lift, start looking to those passions and interests that have weathered the test of time. Remember that deer lose their antlers, but they grow back again. The same is true for your passions and joys. Start off small and let them grow.

Fire – Ten of Swords Rx – Don’t look to jump into anything with guns blazing this week. Passion projects aren’t the only thing you need to take slow and easy right now. Don’t push yourself until what’s broken has been fixed.

Waning – Tree and Crossroad – It’s time to stop playing “this or that” with your health. Choose the healthy option consistently rather than bouncing around depending on your mood at the moment.

Waxing – Woman and Clouds – Give yourself some extra love and understanding when it comes to your emotions this week. That doesn’t mean let them run the show, but it does mean treating them with kindness instead of harsh judgement.

Take Away – You’re letting your negative inner narratives have far too much freedom, and it’s time to buckle down on it before it gets out of hand and ruins your progress with your efforts to climb out of depression’s pit. Take care to uphold your boundaries instead of letting people skirt by them this week, and start looking at picking up an interest or passion to create a bit of spark in your life, just make sure you don’t let it take over.

DECKS USED: RAVEN’S PROPHECY TAROT AND MOOD DIARY 30% LENORMAND

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?

Earth – Ace of Swords – Don’t close yourself off or isolate yourself from others or what’s going on around you. Communicate with those that help keep things stable, but not to the point you’re stabbing anyone in the back by doing so. You are not an oath breaker, and now isn’t the time to start.

Air – Page of Swords – It’s okay to struggle with your words, as long as you’re still getting your words out.

Water – Seven of Swords – It’s also okay to be feeling betrayed. These emotions are a natural consequence of what you’re currently going through. Don’t hold these feelings in. Share them with others instead of trying to ignore them.

Fire – Knight of Cups – Alcohol is not the answer. Tempting, but not the answer. Self medicating, addictions to excess, and other self-destructive pursuits are also not the answer. Hold strong against these urges or things could quickly get out of hand.

Waning – Lily and Dog – You are craving the drown right now, but it’s not a good time to indulge. Doing so could be detrimental to your recovery from the depression, so hold off for a bit longer instead of seeking out that dynamic that makes you feel all the feels.

Waxing – Child and Spirit – Instead of leaning into adult interests, try tipping towards playfulness and fun.  Allow the curiosity and wonder of a “child’s mind” to rise to the surface for some play and exploration.

Take Away – Now, while everything feels like it’s falling apart and you’re powerless to do anything to stop it, focus on communication and play.  Let yourself have a little fun and use the extra time destruction has put within your hands to play and enjoy instead of wallowing in worry and anxiety.

DECKS USED: THE TROUBLED TAROT AND HOUSE OF SHADOWS LENORMAND 6TH EDITION

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?

Earth – Knight of Cups – Actively pursue the things that make you happy this week. You have enough bad going on. You need a little extra good to work as a counterbalance. When the opportunities arise to indulge or enjoy, jump on them without delay.

Air – Five of Swords – Keep a tight grip on your tongue and your temper. Depression has a tendency to make you cranky and give rise to your “my way is the only way” attitude. This is natural, but you need to take care with your determination and will power that it doesn’t overpower others and bend them to breaking.

Water – The Emperor – Don’t let the fact that you’re not going to get everything you want this week keep you down. Sometimes the greater good has to take priority over personal whims and self medicating behaviors. Don’t let not getting what you want be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.

Fire – Ace of Swords – Communicate instead of just doing shit on your own and expecting them to either keep up. Others can’t read your mind and won’t know what you need from them without you saying so.

Waning – Tower and Key – Hyper-vigilance is not the end all be all answer to everything. Make sure you put down those binoculars and take a breath instead of letting your defense mechanisms and anxiety keep you on constant alert.

Waxing – Fox and Garden – Take care to watch closely for those wearing masks that hide their true intentions. Not everyone can be trusted this week. Pass on associating with those you feel even a niggling of distrust for. Now is not the time to deal with them.

Take Away – Seek more positive experiences this week, and go for those things that create pleasure for you instead of allowing yourself to wallow in your depression and anxiety. You may not be able to do everything you want, but there’s plenty to enjoy if you open yourself up to it, especially if you communicate with others what it is you want instead of trying to “make things happen” on your own. Take care that frustrations and anxiety don’t loosen the leash on the sharper edge of your tongue, and take care with who you trust.

DECKS USED: HORROR TAROT AND BLOOD NIGHTMARE LENORMAND

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?

Earth – Pumpkin Pie – Focus on connecting with abundance and gratitude this week. Be grateful for those things that make you feel a sense of fulfillment and connect with your authentic sense of joy. Remember that even small rewards are worth celebrating.

Air – Bridge – Communication is the key to connecting with others. Work at expressing yourself clearly this week, regardless of the brain fog you may find yourself slipping in and out of.

Water – Spider – Your emotions may feel overly sensitive this week. When this feeling comes upon you, make sure that you are stepping back with patience rather than leaning forward into impulsivity.

Fire – Chasm – Your depression is making it hard for you to experience things fully and connect on more than a surface level. Make sure that you are not allowing yourself to just slip deeper into it, but instead doing your best to fight against its pull.

Waning – Key and Stars – Don’t trust in false hope. It’s okay to not have all the answers. Just as you don’t need to fill silences with words, neither do you need to fill every unknown with an answer or a ray of hope.

Waxing – Owls and Moon – These cards are reiteration of the theme of holding back and observing when things are feeling uncertain or unstable. Pause, and possibly communicate your confusion with others in a private setting.

Take Away – Lots of vulnerability and emotional discomfort this week. Make sure that you are leaning on others rather than trying to handle it all on your own, and keep up repeated reminders to dampen your reactivity at the moment.

DECKS USED: HAUNTED COTTAGE ORACLE AND THE DREARY LENORMAND

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?

Earth – Ten of Spirits Rx – Use your indomitable willpower to push through what feels like the end of the line. You are far more a survivor than you realize, and this won’t be the end of the journey.

Air – The High Priestess – They say that it’s mind over matter, but in truth, it is intuition over mind. Don’t let your logical mind talk you out of knowing what you do deep down in your soul. Let your intuition lead and prove your mind wrong again and again until it eventually gets the picture.

Water – Seven of Spirits – Keep your secrets close to the chest this week. If you share too much, you’re going to feel like others have stolen from you, when in actuality you’ve given it away for free.

Fire – Queen of Cats – Put your energy and focus into giving yourself the emotional support you need, and lean into others to help provide what you cannot provide for yourself in this area.

Waning – Garden and Heart – Superficial friendships aren’t going to do you much good this week. Don’t spill your heart to those that don’t have your well-being as a priority.

Waxing – Anchor and Stork – Anchor yourself in good news and celebrate the good stuff that happens as the week unfolds. It will help lift you up when things are feeling low, and help steady you when things are feeling chaotic.

Take Away – Lean into those you trust have your best interest at heart this week and take care that you only confide in those that you trust not to stab you in the back. Even then, take care with what you are sharing with them. Listen to your intuition and stay dogged to your intuition’s voice instead of allowing logic and thought to get in the way and change the answer or stir up confusion.

DECKS USED: THE SPOOKY TAROT AND CROOKED WAY LENORMAND