tarot and psychology

Finding the Positive for September 28 – 30

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Egyptian Art Nouveau Tarot, Stars Lighting Up the Sky Tarot, Autumn Miss Tarot, Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

September 28

Justice – Cause and effect is a real thing.  You get what you give. If you foster within your life negative thinking and push down your throat punishment after punishment, then it’s not really surprising when your life feels like shit and you start to slide into depression.  “There is no need to be so hard on yourself…” as when you are hard on yourself, life becomes harder as a result.  Stop.  Turn it around by working to instill positivity and optimism into your life instead.  Be KIND to yourself, and in return life will turn towards a more positive and optimistic theme.  You’ve seen it before… it will happen again if you work at it.

DECK USED: EGYPTIAN ART NOUVEAU TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

September 29

The Tower – When things fall apart, you don’t have to know the answers and have the fix right away.  It’s okay to be lost in the chaos now and then, or to have to take things slow and as they come instead of playing Mr Fix-it right from the get-go.

DECK USED: STARS LIGHTING UP THE NIGHT TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

September 30

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Queen of Pentacles – You don’t need to be hard or harsh or cold to be strong. You can be supportive and nurturing… and strong. You can be warm and earthy… and strong. There is no need to be hard or harsh or cold. Not with others, and not with yourself either, for it is when you are kind to yourself you have more to give in being kind to others as well.

DECK USED: AUTUMN MISS TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

Dionysian Mysteries Oracle Reading

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The #lucetseptembertarotchallenge Dionysian Mysteries Challenge
Questions for September 28th thru 30th – Death is Life

Tarot Reading with the Slow Tarot and Magickal Botanical Oracle

The Inner God – Which part of yourself would you like to recognize and strengthen more?

Death and Angel’s Trumpet – The go-with-the-flow energy in the face of change. Once upon a time you rode out change with ease and lackadaisical grace… these days that doesn’t seem to be the case. You wish to find that “easy” within you again and foster it to growth.

The New Beginning – What new opportunities await you after completing this challenge?

Knight of Cups atop Page of Coins, Calla Lily – An opportunity to begin establishing a return to balance between the spiritual and physical is on the horizon. Charge forward and embrace this eagerly as the opportunity arises. It’s a familiar path.

The Blessing of Dionysus – What blessing and message does Dionysus send you at the end of this challenge?

The Fool and Belladonna – Embrace enthusiasm and adventure.  Enjoy the beauty of hope and embrace having a bit of fun… but don’t lean too far into it, or it will turn against you.

DECK USED: MAGICKAL BOTANICAL ORACLE

Finding the Positive for September 25 – 27

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Guardian of the Night Tarot, Tarot of the Witch's Garden, Tarot of the Fairy Folk, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

September 25

Four of Wands – Although you need to work, you are still home for the day.  Take time to wallow in the comfort of your environment, and time to open your mouth and cry out with what needs to be released in a place where you feel safe and don’t have to deal with others watching you, worrying about you, or judging you.  Home is the place to let things rip, as it’s your safe place.

DECK USED: GUARDIAN OF THE NIGHT TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

September 26

Eight of Cups – Un-clench your teeth.  Take a breath and let things move at their own pace for once.  There’s no need to push, and clenching your fists to plow forward when you don’t need to is causing you harm.  It’s time to turn things around before you fall so deeply in the pit you end up stuck in there.  Release what isn’t working and let it drift away.

DECK USED: TAROT OF THE WITCH’S GARDEN AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

September 27

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Ten of Wands – “You are not a burden. We are lucky to have you.” Just don’t over-burden yourself trying to prove that you’re not a burden to others. You have nothing to prove.  Stop trying to do so much all on your own when you have others willing to help you carry your burdens.

DECK USED: TAROT OF THE FAIRY FOLK AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

Dionysian Mysteries Lenormand Reading

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The #lucetseptembertarotchallenge Dionysian Mysteries Challenge
Questions for September 25th thru 27th – Death is Life

Latimer's Lenormand

Transformation – What aspects of yourself or your life have been transformed since starting this challenge?

Garden and Lily – You have become more aware of the value in family and a strong support system of loved ones, and far more tolerant of them gathering around you and offering you their support.

Self-expression – How can you express yourself without limitations?

Stork and Birds – Don’t just immediately assume you’re going to screw up communication with others. To express yourself more freely, you need to work at seeing communication as a boon rather than a hurdle or challenge.

The Teachings – What have you learned from the Dionysian mysteries?

Dog and Fox – During this challenge it’s been brought to your attention that you are your own worst enemy, and need to work more on being a loyal friend to yourself instead of allowing self destructive tendencies to sneak in.

How can you apply these teachings in your daily life?

Sun and Woman – Work on allowing your vulnerable side to shine more brightly and foster it by making more of an effort to lean into positivity and optimism.

DECK USED: LATIMER’S LENORMAND

Finding the Positive for September 22 – 24

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Atomic Age Tarot, Earth Magick Tarot, Älvdansen Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

September 22

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

The Lovers –   “You’re doing fine; don’t give up.” Just make sure to make good choices at every opportunity that rolls around. Sometimes you get a second chance, but don’t depend on it.  Just make the choice that is best for you the first time around and you won’t have to wait for things to roll around again for a do-over.

End of Day Note:  In retrospect, part of this card’s message is about being grateful for the opportunity for do-overs when they present themselves and not taking them for granted or ignoring them. I’ve been struggling emotionally the last few days, and been really weepy and out of sorts.  I did not listen to this advice, as I tried to avoid and hide from my struggles instead of dealing with them today.  At the end of the day, though, I was given the opportunity of a do-over of sorts and was able to sort things out in the end.

DECK USED: ATOMIC AGE TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

September 23

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Queen of Wands – “You’re doing well. Keep going.” You may not always see the influence you have upon others, but those that are watching are inspired by your strength, your passion, and how true to yourself you continue to be through even the most difficult of times.

DECK USED: EARTH MAGICK TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

September 24

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Queen of Cups – Take comfort in the fact that you are resourceful and a survivor.  Allow this knowledge to give you confidence in times of uncertainty, and bolster you when you are feeling vulnerable. You may feel like there are times when you want to close yourself off and retreat from the world, but during those times is when a bit of extra support can help you.  Stay engaged, even if only in small ways, so that others can help keep you afloat.

DECK USED: ÄLVDANSEN TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

Finding the Positive for September 19 – 21

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Animal Guides Tarot Mini Deck, Amathia Tarot, Tarocchi '23, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

September 19

Seven of Air – “Let’s just deal with today. You can deal with tomorrow, tomorrow.”  Don’t allow your worry over what needs to be done tomorrow and the day after steal from you what peace, comfort, and presence you can have in today.  Tomorrow will still be there tomorrow, and to worry about it right now takes you away from the important and wonderful stuff that today could hold.

DECK USED: ANIMAL SPIRIT GUIDES MINI TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

September 20

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Five of Wands – perfection is subjective and an ever changing, always moving goal. Everyone has a different opinion of what perfect is. It’s elusive. A myth. Don’t fool yourself into striving for it just because you feel it’s what others expect from you.

DECK USED: AMATHIA TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

September 21

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

The Chariot – “Look at everything you have survived so far – you weren’t defeated then, you won’t be defeated now.” Sometimes getting where you want to go means putting your foot down and being “the bitch that gets things done”.   It’s okay to be the bitch sometimes. Sometimes it’s okay to make things go the way you want them to go if they won’t flow that direction on their own.

DECK USED: TAROCCHI ’23 AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS