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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?

Mystical Manga Tarot, Fae of the Forest Oracle, Jeremy Miranda Oracle

Earth – The Moon, Knight of Cups, Nine of Clubs (Lady of the Tree) – There is going to be a sense of uncertainty this week in the area of the home and finances.  This uncertainty could easily spill over into an emotional outburst or impulsive action based off of an emotional reaction if you don’t take time to ground and find your center in the cacophony of emotions that uncertainty can breed.

Air – Nine of Wands and Queen of Clubs (Green Woman) – Instead of allowing your emotions to get the upper hand as mentioned above, lean into your skill set.  Lean into those things that bring you passion and joy and use them to help you find some balance.

Water – Nine of Swords and King of Diamonds (The Apple Tree Man) – The Nine of Swords refers back to that emotional turmoil seen in the Earth position of this spread.  It’s going to be a struggle to keep yourself on even keel and again we see the encouragement to find that grounding and centering.  Lean into your connection with nature and seek good council from someone you trust to speak of financial matters with.  This could be your accountant, considering this is the week that you drop off your taxes with him.

Fire – The Lovers and Seven of Diamonds (Dryad Maiden) – Take a leap this week.  With so much going on between your emotions and your sense of stability in the home and finances department, you will need a bit of a distraction. The best place to put your focus in finding that distraction is in those things that inspire you.

Waning – Stability – In this image there is solid ground and steady well organized rows of books.  All of the chaos is outside and you stand in a place of stability and surety.  In this position, this is what you are moving away from this week.  Understandably, this is not exactly going to be comfortable for you.

Waxing – Indigestion – Calm on the outside, a burning block of coal in your gut.  This is not so much about indigestion about the sizzle of anxiety that thrums just beneath the surface and can make it hard to breathe… but not so hard that it can’t be covered over by a placid expression and projecting a sense of calm.

Take Away –  The key here isn’t in projecting that calm, but absorbing it.  It’s going to be a stressful week and you’re going to need to stay grounded and centered to make it through.   Repeatedly ground and center… and seek council when you need it.  When things feel like they’re getting to be too much?  It’s time to step aside and delve into something that sparks your interest and passion in order to get a bit of escape from the strain.

DECKS USED: MYSTICAL MANGA TAROT, FAERIES OF THE FOREST ORACLE, JEREMY MIRANDA ORACLE 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?

Tarot of the 78 Doors, TERRA Oracle, The Crown: ETA (Emerging Toronto Artists) Oracle

Earth – Knave of Swords and Rhino (Fear) – You’re going to find yourself at a crossroads this week where you will have to choose between observation or action.  Make sure that you don’t allow your fear to be the reason that you hold back from stepping forward into the light.

Air – Six of Swords and Praying Mantis (Mindfulness) – Make sure you’re not “winging it” this week.  Have a plan and move forward with purpose and intent. The first step to manifestation is forethought and planning.

Water – Six of Wands and Elephant (Kindred) – Do not allow admiration or praise to be an opening for someone to endear themselves to you. Just because they admire something you do or a quality about you that you are proud of does not make them a good fit as a friend or a confidant.

Fire – Eight of Swords, Stingray (Balance), Manatee (Compassion) – Don’t get frustrated.  Things are not going to go as planned this week concerning creative endeavors.  Remember that it’s okay to make mistakes. Learn from them and move on instead of brooding over them and making a big deal out of it.   A balanced and compassionate view of these mistakes is a far better approach, and will keep you from getting stuck in self recriminations.

Waning – Empire – It’s time to get away from the city and step outside the concrete forest and into actual trees. The good news is that a vast number of trailheads have opened up in the area for day-hikes.  Spend some time outside and let that time cleanse the pollution of too much time in the city from your soul.

Waxing – Duality –  Note that this card is very close to touching the mindfulness (Stingray) card.   Moving into this week, make sure that you are allowing for an open mindfulness that allows for multiple views of the situation at hand and an unbiased quality to looking forward so that you can see all of the divergent paths that are possible before you.  Possibilities abound, and allow yourself to split apart in that forward thinking so that you can explore each thoroughly before ever taking the first step.

Take Away –  Lots of planning, watchfulness, and forethought involved with this week.  Not so much action.  The week ahead is about preparation.   Acting on creative inspiration is going to cause a little distress and struggle, but that’s okay because it is something you will learn from, so even in failure it will not be a useless experience.
And… it’s time to get your ass outside and enjoy some time in the forest’s embrace.

DECKS USED: TAROT OF THE 78 DOORS, TERRA ORACLE, THE CROWN ETA 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?

The Fountain Tarot, TERRA Oracle, Morning Oracle

Earth – Three of Cups, Hound (Pursuit), Wood Mouse (Focus) – It’s time to bear down a bit more stringently on your spending. The cards indicate that this week you will have the urge to go in pursuit of that “feel good” sensation that purchasing something you’ve become hyper focused on can bring.

Air – Hanged Man, Three of Coins, Komodo (Trust), Gazelle (Momentum) – You may feel the urge to run from experimenting with new skills and abilities this week, but the time is ripe for delving in and taking an in depth exploration.  Instead, trust in yourself and your abilities.

Water – Three of Wands Rx and Meerkat (Altruism) – The urge for generosity is upon you but due to current circumstances, so is the need to take small steps rather than contributing in the larger ways you might normally be prone to.  Don’t let your desire to help others make you careless concerning your own future.

Fire – Hierophant and Yak (Strain) – Put off your lessons until next week.  Although this Wednesday is supposed to be your lesson time, it would be wise to set aside that obligation until next week.  Otherwise you are going to end up feeling overwhelmed and under too much pressure.

Waning – Time – As mentioned in the Fire section of the above reading, you are going to be feeling a bit short on time this week.  This is more perception than reality, and yet that is not going to matter much as it’s perception that is influencing your life  more so than fact while you are in the process of adjusting to that new breadth of emotion.

Waxing – The Letter – Take time to get in touch with reality so that you don’t get carried away by the ethereal realm of emotion and perception.  Write things down and make ideas solid. Use your ability to sort and list to feel out the space and corners, which will allow you to grasp the difference between fact vs fiction during this confusing time.

Take Away – Turn your attention from fleeting moments of pleasure (like spending money) and sink into something more substantial like exploring your creativity.  Things are going to feel a bit disorganized and out of place this week. Ground yourself by using pen and paper to reaffirm reality over perception and emotional response, and it will help you in staying centered and less overwhelmed. For now, continue to take care to keep your generosity in check so that you do not overextend yourself.

DECKS USED: THE FOUNTAIN TAROT, TERRA ORACLE, THE MORNING 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?

Stella's Tarot, Field Guide to Garden Dragons, and The Dream Deck

Earth – Judgement and Apple Dragon (Health) – You need to take some time this week to take a good look at how you’re taking care of your physical well-being.  Working on the insides is all well and good, but not at the cost of neglecting the body. Slow down on the processed sweets and find ways to put a little more exercise into your days.  Those weekly Epsom salt and cider vinegar soaks of yours are also very important… stop skipping them.

Air – Nine of Cups and Pea Pod Dragon (Organize) – It’s time to look at all that I have and do a bit of rearranging for better time management. The changes that took place back in March and April have now had a bit of time to sink in, and now it’s time to adjust your  time table to fit the new norm.  By getting your time back in order, you will be able to better fit in the combination of self care and responsibilities, making life feel less cluttered and out of control.

Water – Three of Wands and Tea Dragon (Relax) – Once you’ve managed to get yourself organized (See above in Air), you’ll feel more like you have a bit of direction rather than like you are running in circles.  This will allow you to relax a bit, take a breath, and let the emotional part of you stretch. Having a plan in place provides that freedom.

Fire – Prince of Swords, Orange Dragon (Rewards), Eggplant Dragon (Fun) – With things slowing down with the business soon, don’t forget to allow some time for exploration of new ideas.  Have some fun with them and reap the rewards that will come from that time of exploration and it’s results.   Make sure to keep things fun and interesting so that you don’t fall into the “this is the drudgery of work” mindset.

Waning – The Bridge –  You’ve made your choices in how you want to move forward, and now is the time to stick with them and allow yourself to sink into the certainty and acceptance of the choices already made.   Stop second guessing yourself.

Waxing – The Rainbow – Look for ways to lighten your load and make life easier and more enjoyable.   You don’t have to be stuck in “everything is serious” mode all the time.

Take Away – It’s time to do some reevaluation and reorganization of how I’m going about my days/weeks and getting things done.  There’s a better way that will allow for less stress and more enjoyment, and when looking at this reorganization, I need to keep not just keep that in mind but actually seek it out.  Make sure to focus a bit more on the physical aspects of self care, as they are being neglected… make sure to make room in this new reorganization to allow for those physical needs.

DECKS USED: STELLA’S TAROT, FIELD GUIDE TO GARDEN DRAGONS, THE DREAM DECK

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?

SCS

Earth – The Emperor and Balance – This week you have everything in hand and running well.  You know where all of your money is and where it’s going, and need only to focus on keeping things balanced to take this week in hand and make it yours.  Yes, balance will take a bit of work, but that work will not be spurred by uncertainty or fear, but rather by a feeling of strength and control.

Air – Queen of Emotions, Hanged Muse, Clarity –  This week is going to give you the opportunity to see your emotions in a different way.  The cobwebs and fog of fear and uncertainty will give way to a clarity of understanding on where things are going concerning your emotional growth and how you’re going to get there.

Water – Eight of Materials and Understanding – Carrying over from the clarity of the mind, the cards here speak of developing stronger skills concerning my emotions and allowing that clarity of mind to connect with a sense of understanding within the heart.  There is no warning here, just encouragement to allow myself to learn and grow, and to keep myself open to the process.

Fire – Two of Voices, Ten of Emotions, Emotion – Again we land in the realm of the emotions even in the position of fire.   Choices need to be made to either allow myself to embrace the emotional development in the works… or not.

Waning – New England Aster – This week is not the week for action or quick leaps forward.  Take your time. Take a breather.  Allow yourself to step back from the constant push forward and, although this doesn’t mean abandoning responsibilities, it does mean not pushing to do more than is needed this week.  Give yourself the time and room to grow.

Waxing – Land Within/Out –  Find the balance between what is without and what is within and the card here echos the reflection of seeing a heavy presence of emotion spread throughout all positions of this reading.  It speaks of a need to allow your emotions freedom instead of containing them in that dark, closed up space inside, hidden and secluded from the rest of yourself… and the rest of the world.

Take Away –  The presence of a heavy emotion element in all four sections of the reading speak of needing to make some room to let your emotions and your emotional growth take the forefront this week.  Don’t allow yourself to fall into the work and close out what’s happening.  Stay alert and aware of the inner shifting going on in the heart and don’t step on your own toes by forcing pessimistic viewpoints that aren’t needed.  Ease up and allow yourself to feel this week, and take care not to smother or beat down positive emotions, or negate them with negative self talk.

DECKS USED: THE MUSE TAROT, WHEN MY SOUL WHISPERS ORACLE, PLANT 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?

SCS

Earth – Eight of Cups, Six of Pentacles, Night Magic – This week it will be important to focus more on yourself and your needs, and less on contributing to others. The cards here indicate that you are spending far too much time trying to fulfill the needs of others, and this week is an ideal time to take a little time away from those endeavors and let yourself loose to have a little fun your way on your own terms.

Air – Eight of Pentacles and Patience – Take some time to enjoy the moment this week instead of always planning ahead.  Your business and work is well in hand, and impatience for the future won’t make it come any faster.  Focus on the here… the now… pour your attention and talents into what you’re doing now.

Water – Ace of Wands, Magic Maker, Freedom – Tap into your emotions and your intuition and let these parts of you flow into your creativity this week.  Allow that inner spark of passion to flourish inside you, and allow it to flow outward into your creative endeavors.  Now is a time to connect your intuition and emotions to that creativity that makes life so very much worth living.

Fire – Five of Swords and Passion –  Stay on guard against those things and/or people that tap into your passion and drain it away.  This week is all about exploring your passions and enthusiasm, connecting to creativity and emotion.  Make sure you don’t let obligations (real or imagined) stand in the way of letting that happen.

Waning – Modify – You’re reaching a phase in your growth out of the fog and stagnation from the winter months where you no longer need to “fake it until you make it”.  You’ve made it into that more positive space, and now you just need to utilize it rather than taking it for granted.

Waxing – Answers Within – Take time to meditate and touch upon inner wisdom for guidance and that shining light that brings creative ideas to life.

Take Away – Take the newly discovered freedom outside of the fog of fear and uncertainty and do something with it.  Take time to enjoy yourself and don’t worry so much about the (real or imagined) obligations toward others. Now is the time to embrace that freedom and have a little fun.  Let go of the weight for a bit, get in touch with your inner spark, and set it free this week.

DECKS USED: MARUCO ANIMAL TAROT, SPIRIT CATS ORACLE, WHISPERS OF HEALING ORACLE