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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 Mystic Meg Tarot and Sweet Blossom Lenormand

Earth – Ten of Fire – Take special notice of your energy levels this week and make sure that you’re not overdoing it. You have a tendency to push in the area of work and finance, which ends up being a negative trade-off with your health and well-being when you become overwhelmed and burn out.

Air – Tower – Just because something isn’t going the way that you think it should or planned for doesn’t mean it’s the end of the world. Stop catastrophizing and use that energy toward strategizing instead.

Water – Air King atop Star – Again, stop catastrophizing and start strategizing. This reiteration is a heavy stress on the need for this tactic right now. Falling into hopelessness and rumination just drags you down. If you put your sizeable focus and energy toward strategizing a way forward instead, you will avoid those messy pessimistic pitfalls.

Fire – Wheel of Fortune – Nothing lasts forever. Be ready for the shift that’s coming by not sticking your head in the sand. You are better able to ride things out with feet planted and your eyes on the horizon.

Waning – Rider and Snake – Movement is not your friend right now. Instead make sure you stand still, observe, and plan. Taking action at this time will only end up biting you in the ass.

Waxing – Key and Heart – Follow your heart and listen closely to what it has to say. Your heart and moral compass are the answer to this upcoming challenge.

Take Away – Clearly something you might perceive as disastrous is on the horizon this week, for this reading is all about schooling you in how to react when it arrives. The advice?  Stay calm and don’t let your negative inner narrative cause your emotions to go off kilter. Instead, analytically look for an acceptable path forward that feels right.

DECKS USED: MYSTIC MEG TAROT AND SWEET BLOSSOM 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 Song of Cloud Tarot and Petit Lenormand Valrand

Earth – The Devil – The temptation to spend is great right now. Retail therapy is a thing, but remember that at the moment it will only make things worse in the long run. Better to foster solutions than feed into the problem.

Air – Six of Swords atop Five of Wands – Remember that you aren’t supposed to be allowing the political talk that has become so divisive between you and others you care about. Step away rather than engaging, for they are too entrenched in their own opinions to hear what you have to say.

Water – Eight of Wands Rx – Don’t allow the speed at which your emotions come at you to push you into reactionary responses. Make sure that you are taking time to process instead.

Fire – Ace of Pentacles Rx – Now is not the time to explore new projects. Focus instead on those things that need to be done to further already established passions and goals.

Waning – Sun and Birds – Don’t worry too much about what rumors may be flying around or what people are saying about you behind your back. Focusing on this solves nothing and only steals away your happiness.

Waxing – Dog and Child – Lean into long-term trusted allies this week. Surround yourself with their support and allow them to help you find a lighter and happier perspective.

Take Away – Stay the path on keeping yourself in check this week, whether it’s with money or words, now’s not the time to be free-wheeling it. Slow down instead and work on the things you have on your “need to get done” list, then spend time with loved ones for a bit of balancing out those scales between responsibility and fun.

DECKS USED: SONG OF CLOUDS TAROT AND PETIT LENORMAND VALRAND

❤️ 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 Enchanted Forest Felines Tarot and Minimalist Japanese Lenormand

Earth – Page of Saucers – Don’t let boredom create stagnancy this week while you’re off work. Dabble in creativity and have some fun instead. Not work… fun.  Imagination.  Play.  Bring back that enthusiasm for creativity that has a tendency to be smothered out when too much gets put on your shoulders at once.

Air – Three of Saucers – Invite others in not just to help you in creating balance in your life, but to have fun with as well. Focus on those that help in lifting your spirits and making life interesting.

Water – Seven of Branches –  Remember that whether or not others expect you to defend yourself and how you feel? There’s no need to actually do so.  They can’t reach you anyway, so why bother entertaining their pressure and threats?

Fire – Wheel of Fortune – Look for the boon in upcoming “spilled milk” situations. It’s not all bad, and you need to make sure that you are adapting easily to the whims of fate when they put shit like this in your way.

Waning – Man and Fox – Let go of that responsible leader who’s always on top of everything and always strategizing the best way forward. Sometimes you just have to step back and let things take their own course instead of trying to direct everything to the letter.

Waxing – Child and Letter – It’s okay to be irresponsible and “dial it in” this week instead of being on the ball and ready to roll. Play time is just as important to your well-being as times of work are.

Take Away – Don’t go back to work early because you are feeling pressure to do so.  Take your time and take it easy. Have some fun.  Make sure when unpleasant surprises arise that you deal with them through adaptation and humor instead of getting upset or frustrated.

Other elements in this reading:
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: ENCHANTED FOREST FELINES TAROT AND MINIMALIST JAPANESE 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 Forest Lore Tarot and Animal Spirit Oracle

Earth – Wheel of Fortune – Remember this week that if you wants stability, you need to stay centered. Stepping out towards the edge is only going to make things worse and threaten the stability that you’ve already accomplished, let alone future stability that you are working toward.

Air – Seven of Pentacles – Keep your impatience in check. Instant gratification is all well and good, and yes, your brain works a lot faster than some others in your life. That doesn’t mean they’re not going to come up with some good ideas if you give them time to think, so work on your patience and wait. There’s truth in that saying “good things come to those who wait”.

Water – Two of Swords – You are being given the opportunity to choose this week on which direction your emotions and emotional health are going to go. Keep your eyes open, your head straight, and make sure that you make wise choices.

Fire – Queen of Pentacles – Put your significant amount of passion and enthusiasm into fostering balance this week. Remember that by doing this for yourself, you also do it for others in your life, as their sense of stability and balance often relies on yours.

Waning – Donkey – Take care that you aren’t leaning so hard into feelings of safety and protection that you are allowing stagnancy a way to take root in your life.

Waxing – Robin – Be brave. New beginnings are afoot and, as they approach, communication is key this week. Make sure that you are communicating with others and helping out where you can.

Take Away – Don’t let your temptation toward those addictions that are nudging at you right now let you fall off track with what you’re trying to accomplish. That especially includes in the area of your emotions. Instead, stay focused on the goals that foster your future stability and be patient.

DECKS USED: FOREST LORE TAROT AND ANIMAL SPIRIT 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?

Loputyn's I Tarocchi Tarot Deck and The Primitive Lenormand

Earth – The Hermit – Do what you need to do to get some healthy alone time this week. You have time off, and there aren’t a lot of obligations going on to get in your way.

Air – Justice – Remember that you get what you give. If you’re going to doomscroll, then you’re going to be feeling anxious and down. Work on focusing your mind and attention on things that have the result of lifting you up and making you feel empowered instead.

Water – The High Priestess – Listen to the inner tides of your emotions as they ebb and flow, rather than trying to lock them away and ignore them. You need to look within this week and get in touch with what you have been avoiding by touching base with your innermost ken and dealing with it head-on.

Fire – The Chariot – Take care, even if you take time off , that you don’t relax your grip on the reigns. Keep a watchful eye on the direction things are going so that even during times of rest, you are able to steer your passions and objectives in the direction you want to go.

Waning – Stork and Rider – Magical thinking. Remember that things have to move at their own pace. There’s no way to usher everything to move faster, or hurry along the changes currently taking place.

Waxing – Bouquet and Scythe – Remember that sometimes gifts given come at a heavy cost. Not everyone is honest in their intentions when they’re being nice to you.  Keep a close eye on other’s motivations.

Take Away – Alone time is important during your time off this week. Make sure that you are giving yourself the rest you need and keeping things healthy in your choices of activities and practices. Let go of the rush and just allow things to move at their own pace.  Holding onto the reigns doesn’t mean slapping the horse’s ass with them, it just means you don’t run off the road.

DECKS USED: LOPUTYN’S I TAROCCHI TAROT DECK AND THE PRIMITIVE 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.

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with The Baroque Tarot and Lunar Nomad Oracle

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

Earth – The Empress atop Ten of Cups – The week ahead is supposed to be your time off and you need to focus on wallowing in the goodness instead of worrying about what’s coming. Do things that make you happy and allow yourself to have some fun, nurture yourself and your emotions this week.

Air – Two of Swords atop The Emperor – Be decisive when decisions need to be made. No waffling allowed. Others depend on your opinion, and you need to deliver your determinations quickly. Train your focus on leaning into making decisions that are for the greater good.

Water – Ace of Swords – Don’t clam up and shut down when emotions come calling. Instead, share your emotions with others. You’re allowed to have them, and sharing them with those that you trust helps you to sort them out and make sense of them.

Fire – Seven of Swords – Keep an eye out for sabotage… including self sabotage. Keep in mind that when you aren’t careful with where you hide your secrets and your treasures, others with less scruples will have a tendency to slip in and try to take them.

Waning – Moon and Sun – Don’t get bogged down with weighing your options. As mentioned in the Air position of this reading, you need to be decisive and not dither about.

Waxing – House and Tree – Address your difficulties in adapting to the oncoming rush rather than ignoring them, and make sure you are taking yourself out into nature this week for a boost in your health and sense of well-being.

Take Away – Be decisive in the decisions that you need to make this week. Clarity is important both in handing out your opinions and decisions, as well as in communicating your emotions to others.  Make sure you are watching for subterfuge and don’t hesitate when it needs to be dealt with.  Give yourself this last few days of rest.  You need them, and there will be very little rest for you over the next seven weeks so you should use this time to bolster your spirit as well as your well-being while you can.

DECKS USED: THE BAROQUE TAROT AND THE LUNAR NOMAD ORACLE