self reflection 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 Tarot Reading with the Silver Acorn Tarot and Halloween Carnival Lenormand

Earth – Three of Pentacles – Help is good. You need help with getting your work done and all the last minute preparations taken care of for the upcoming holiday rush. Don’t avoid asking for that help. Just do it. Those that you ask are happy to lend their skills and abilities to your goals if you give them the chance to do so.

Air – Queen of Wands – Use your creative spark to inspire others. If you present something as a chore, it will be seen as a chore to them. If you present it as fun, it will become something fun and enjoyable for them to help you with.

Water – Knight of Cups – Pounce forward into those things that make you happy this week. You need a bit of joy and now is a good time to work on instilling a bit extra into your life. Try allowing your emotions to have the reigns for a bit and follow the whims of what you want and what you like instead of restraining yourself so much.

Fire – Six of Cups – This is yet another reminder to look back at the past for inspiration on moving forward and lifting you out of the ashes of the present situation.  This message has come through a few times of late, and is a reminder that you have skills developed in the past that can be carried forward to help you in what’s going on in the present.

Waning – Key and Fish – You need to step away from your current perspective concerning how you define success. Stop looking for the same markers of success that you’ve always looked for, and instead seek to redefine success into something that is more -you- and less what everyone else has expected from you.

Waxing – Dog, Ring, Snake – Be careful who you trust this week. Not everyone is as loyal and dependable as they appear.

Take Away – As with a number of the readings done over the past week, these cards are a reminder to ask for help, as well as not panic in the face of your jewelry business being slower than normal this year.  Pivot and adapt, and take others with you as you do.  Redefine success, and set your priorities to those new values.

Watch closely for the wolf posing in sheep’s clothing. They are closer than you realize.

DECKS USED: SILVER ACORN TAROT AND HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL 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 Zombie Tarot and Lunatic Lenormand

Earth – Seven of Swords Rx – Don’t panic, and don’t move. Do not allow the events taking place around you too, cause you to bolt when you need to stay still.

Air – Ten of Wands – You’re going to feel the need to overburden yourself this week. Make sure that you do not go in this direction, and don’t allow yourself to get all up in your head. You’ll have plenty of overwhelmed later on when the holiday rush begins. There’s no reason to start it early with your anxiety and worries piling on.

Water – Page of Cups atop Seven of Cups Rx – Remember that you are not well-versed in your emotions and how to react to them. When they rise up, and you feel the urge to act, step back instead, and try to limit your options rather than being confused by them or trying to take on too much.

Fire – The Tower – It’s going to feel like the end of the goddamn world as a shit show ensues within the area of your passion projects and your business. Remember the advice given in the other three positions of this reading today. Don’t panic. Step back and wait it out instead of reacting or taking on too much.

Waning – Letter and Snake – Don’t let incoming communication and bad news this week set you off. Wait it out instead of reacting.

Waxing – Bear and Clouds – Times of uncertainty are hard for you to take. Make sure that you are staying solid and steadfast in your values and what you need to protect in your life. Prioritize what’s important above all else.

Take Away – No jumping the gun on the holiday rush this year, no matter how hard you emotions and fears push you to do so. Savor every moment you can before it begins. When chaos lands in your lap, make sure you don’t panic.  Pause and stay still instead, while remembering it’ll pass and isn’t half as bad as it seems in the moment.

DECKS USED: ZOMBIE TAROT AND LUNATIC 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 Tarot Z and 36 Gotic Lenormand

Earth – Queen of Pentacles – Remember that supporting others isn’t supposed to include sacrificing your own stability. You can’t help others when your cup is empty, so make sure that you are supporting yourself first in order to assure you have the stability and well-being needed to then lend support to others.

Air – Knight of Swords – Sometimes you just have to scream into the void. This week is going to be a time for this. It’s not so much about this week being frustrating or problematic, but about letting out your frustrations concerning what’s now behind you and releasing that angst.

Water – Six of Pentacles – Forgive yourself your transgressions instead of guilting yourself. Be as generous with yourself as you would be with others. There is no reason to hold yourself to a different standard than you would everyone else when it comes to forgiveness and generosity of spirit.

Fire – Five of Wands – Others are going to have their own opinions and feelings concerning what you are doing with your time and energy. Don’t waste time arguing with them or trying justify your choices. They’re entitled to their own opinions. Just walk away and keep doing your own thing instead.

Waning – Crossroads and Fox – Don’t make any big decisions at the moment, no matter how clever you think they might be. You’ll be influenced by outside forces this week. You may not be able to see it, but it’s there all the same.

Waxing – Birds and Rats – Although you are being warned about making big decisions? Take care not to ignore the corrosive and toxic gossip going around in the week ahead. Nip it in the butt and deal with it instead of letting it get to you.

Take Away – There’s a lot here about self care, not holding things in, and keeping an eye on your reactions this week.  Keep yourself on track by being true to you instead of acting out of character in reaction to outside influences. Be aware that those outside influences are there, just don’t engage.

DECKS USED: TAROT Z AND 36 GOTIC 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 Hannah's Goth Haus Tarot and Spooky Pumpkin Lenormand

Earth – Eight of Cups – Runaway brides often bolt because of nerves. Make sure when you are feeling like bolting (or balking) that you know what it is creating that feeling in you. Examine and explore the underlying cause instead of just going with your knee jerk reaction.

Air – Eight of Pentacles – Spiders have spectacular dexterity due to their eight spindly legs. It allows them to grasp onto many things at once, and is the key to their skills at web building. Don’t let self doubt turn what are your greatest skills into moments of doubt. Stay confident in your innate abilities.

Water – Seven of Wands – Life is not a challenge where every little thing you believe and do needs defended. Make sure that your emotions are in check so that you aren’t put on the defensive when there’s no need.

Fire – Ace of Pentacles atop Four of Cups – Just because you are feeling ambivalent about the upcoming holiday rush doesn’t mean it’s not important. Make sure to keep your priorities straight.

Waning – Key and Tower – It’s safe to let down your guard for a bit. Come down off the watch tower for now and you can go back up there later.

Waxing – Ring and Clover – Now is an excellent time to look at contracts and make new commitments. It’s time to sign some papers while good fortune is on your side.

Take Away – There’s lots here about looking at personal motivations and not letting self doubt cause you to stray off path. Trust yourself and step away from drama. And get your ass to the bank to get those papers signed this week.

DECKS USED: HANNAH’S GOTH HAUS TAROT AND SPOOKY PUMPKIN 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 Bianco Nero Tarot and Oracle Lumière d'Orient

Earth – King of Cups atop The Sun – Time with Gideon is going to be essential this week, and physical contact is important. Make sure to avoid further subdrops in order to keep things light and happy, and get the most out of this time with him.

Air – Two of Pentacles – Don’t stew on one thing to the deficit of other things in your life. Slipping into flow state feels really good, but when you sink so deeply into a singular focus you neglect everything else. Now’s not the time for that.

Water – Death – Don’t fight. Don’t fight against your current subdrop, and don’t fight against the shifting emotions you experience. Everything is temporary, and the key is to acknowledge and move with the shifts and changes, not to resist them and fight a losing battle to keep things stagnant.

Fire – Ace of Wands Rx – No new projects this week, and as noted in the Air position already in this reading, no sinking into flow state. Work on getting done some of the things that you aren’t entirely enthusiastic about and get them out of the way.

Waning – Coffin and Man – Put to bed the need to project common male stereotypical behavior. It’s a defense mechanism. It’s okay to be vulnerable. It’s okay for people to -see- that you are vulnerable.

Waxing – Scythe and Tower – This is the resurfacing of a warning on repeat from earlier in the year. Watch closely those around you, and quickly purge from your life those that are not healthy for you.

Take Away – Be vulnerable and allow the subdrop to run its course instead of trying to smother it or ignore it.

Lean into others you trust, and stay far away from those that don’t have your best interests at heart this week.

Work on prep for the holiday rush that you’ve been putting off and get it done.

DECKS USED: BIANCO NERO TAROT AND ORACLE LUMIÈRE D’ORIENT

❤️ 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?

Legendarium Tarot and Treasure House Lenormand

Earth – Four of Coins – Make sure that miserly behavior you’ve been working to instill in your life over the past few months keeps going. It’s not easy but you have things you need to sacrifice for that make this important right now.

Air – King of Cups – You cannot overcome all of those worries and anxieties whispering in your mind on your own. Make sure that you are leaning into Gideon and sharing with him what is going on with you. Be honest instead of using avoidance.

Water – The Nithing : Death – Hello subdrop. You know it’s coming.  Don’t try to ignore it, because you know it’s not going to go away that easily.

Fire – Ten of Coins – Things in area of your passion projects and business are finally starting to balance out. The slow period is easing up, and the fruits of your labors coming full circle. Keep up on your work in order to continue to prosper.

Waning – Snake and Bouquet – Keep a distance this week between yourself and those that wish to “butter you up” for their own means. If they seem like someone is being too nice or kissing your ass? They are.  Back away slowly and give them more distance.

Waxing – Tree and Anchor – Pay special attention to your health this week, and those things that help in securing your health for the long-term. Things like eating healthier and getting outside will assist you in the long run.

Take Away – Work is going your way even during a time when you’re feeling extra vulnerable and in need of Gid’s support.  Don’t let that vulnerability turn into a liability by trusting those outside your support system right now.  Kindness from strangers is not kindness this week, but a potential for manipulation, so take care in the kindnesses you accept and from who.

DECKS USED: LEGENDARIUM TAROT AND TREASURE HOUSE LENORMAND