tarot and psychology

Honed and Perfected Skills

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

The Likely Tarot - Eight of PentaclesToday’s draw is the Eight of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of hard work and honing one’s skills and abilities. This often leads to themes that have to do with manifestation, perfectionism, and expertise in one’s crafts or vocational field.

Skills come in all shapes and forms, and those that we all possess are honed and perfected over time.  Today’s card is a personal message to me about my own skills when it comes to organization and packing.

The message is… If you put your mind to it, you can get all the things done that you need to today.  You have to pack and get ready to go, but this isn’t really anything that you haven’t done a million times before.  So, just get to it and let your previous experience be your guide so that you don’t forget anything.

DECK USED:  THE LIKELY TAROT

@lucet.in.aurora.tarot’s #lucetinauroraMaartTarotChallenge Prompt
Prompt for March 18th: Do a lunch date with a deck you use least.

A Lunch Date with the Book of Thoth Golden Edition

Okay, so I couldn’t do food with this deck due to my reactions to the artwork, so there’s no “lunch date” here.  But, this is my least used deck.  As in… never. Never ever.  I don’t use it.  It’s in my collection for research purposes only.

For me, there is something fundamentally wrong and extremely disturbing about Lady Frida Harris’ artwork.  It disrupts the smooth flow of my energy and can make me extremely nauseous if I spend too much time with it.

So here is my least used deck… and a picture of today’s lunch.  Just no date.

DECK USED: THE BOOK OF THOTH GOLDEN EDITION

Daily Self Kindness

Play time with GIdeon today, which was really nice and sorta hot there at the end, which now leaves me eager for next time yet again.

Worth the Sacrifice

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Forest Folklore TarotToday’s draw is the Four of Rings (Pentacles), which is traditionally a representation of stability and making grounded decisions pertaining to one’s health, home life, finances, resources, or manifestations. It can also be an indication of being miserly or valuing money or resources above all else.

The figure in this card does not look particularly thrilled with the wealth of golden rings she’s found among the leaves.  In fact, she looks a bit like she might want to cover them back up and forget that they are there.

Sometimes, stability is just too much.  Security can become too heavy.  Remember that it’s okay to cut loose now and then, even if it means you have to discard something of value to do so… because what you get from cutting loose can absolutely be worth the sacrifice.

DECK USED:  FOREST FOLKLORE TAROT

@lucet.in.aurora.tarot’s #lucetinauroraMaartTarotChallenge Prompt
Prompt for March 17th: A deck with a beautiful back in a fan.

Japaridze TarotThis is the Japaridze Tarot, which in my opinion, has one of the most lovely deck backs I’ve ever seen.

As a whole, I love this deck’s vibrancy and simplicity. The color scheme and design on the back also matches the artistry on the cards, so there’s no sudden unpleasant surprises when you’re pulling for yourself or a client.

Although I own many decks, and many of them have absolutely stunning backs… this is the one that first came to mind when I read this prompt, and so it’s the one that I decided to go with.

DECK USED: JAPARIDZE TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Play time with Gideon today with our new characters. And oh my god the first kiss was fucking spectacular… just saying.

A Contagion Worth Catching

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Today’s meditation was quite long, although I’m not entirely sure how long exactly.  However long it took them to get through the process of doing my CT scan, since I did my meditation while I was -in- the CT scanner today.

Chibi Tarot - Queen of WandsToday’s draw is the Queen of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s spirituality, interests, and passionate pursuits. Note that contrary to the greatly misunderstood use of the word “passionate”, this suit is probably not about sex unless you are a sex addict or possibly a sex worker. Rather, it is about those things that light a fire of inspiration within your soul and the Queen of the suit is the energy that fosters that spark in others and encourages it to grow.

The radiance of the sun behind the figure in this card is what catches my attention today, and speaks to me of the importance of sharing your inspiration with others.  Sometimes, just in sharing, you are supporting others in their creativity and passions, for like smiles… there are often times when inspiration is contagious.

DECK USED:  CHIBI TAROT

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Prompt for March 16th: Your ugliest deck.

Tabula Mundi in MinimaRight.  So I don’t really have a lot of ugly decks because a huge part of my collecting decks is the draw to the artwork and the beauty.  So why would I own an ugly deck.

I do, though!  Or well… I think it’s ugly.

Meet the Tabula Mundi in Minima. I got this deck at the glowing wax poetic of a friend who was certain I would love it… and, I so very much do not.  I’m not sure why I haven’t gotten rid of it as I’ve definitely considered it many, many times.  And yet?  It’s still here.

DECK USED: TABULA MUNDI TAROT IN MINIMA

Daily Self Kindness

I went in for my CT scan today instead of keeping my appointment for the 29th.  They had an unexpected cancellation and called me this morning to tell me they could fit me in if I wanted to come in for it today.

The Burn of Ambition

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

The Nigel Jackson Tarot - Queen of SwordsToday’s draw is the Queen of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s thoughts, intellect, education, instinct, and communication. This is the energy of support and sharing through knowledge, experience, and advice. It is where ideas are fostered and encouraged.

The Queen of Swords is often seen as a sharp and gold energy, and although I see sharpness in this imagery, I do not see coldness.  Instead I see flames and fire.  I see someone that has become so focused on what they deem important that everything else including social niceties and politeness has been burned away.

Today’s card poses the question… where in your life have your ambitions and focus become so laser sharp that you’ve forgotten to cushion your words with kindness? Where do you need to ease  up on the pushing of others to reach their potential so that there is also room to encourage them to pursue their own joys and interests?

@lucet.in.aurora.tarot’s #lucetinauroraMaartTarotChallenge Prompt
Prompt for March 15th: Your favorite drink with a tarot reading.

DECK USED:  THE NIGEL JACKSON TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I skipped all the extra readings today to give myself a bit of a break, and will continue to do so for a few more days while I catch up on blog posts.

Eating Your Emotions

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Forty Proof Tarot - The DevilToday’s draw is the Devil card of the Major Arcana. This card is traditionally read as an indication of temptations, addictions, obsessions, and other themes that have to do with self-destruction through indulgence.

Look at the incisors on that devil.  That’s what really stands out to me in this card today.  Not the chains or the horns or the hair… but the incisors.

Today’s card is a reminder that you need to feed your body sustenance it can use.  The better the fuel you feed it, the better you will feel.   It can be hard sometimes to stay away from those more unhealthy options, especially if there’s a connection in you between food and emotions.

Make sure that today is one of those days where you are good to your body… and not a slave to your emotions whispering about all the cookies and goodies that are waiting for you in the pantry.

@lucet.in.aurora.tarot’s #lucetinauroraMaartTarotChallenge Prompt
Prompt for March 14th: Your favorite incense to add to a reading.

DECK USED:  FORTY PROOF TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsMar2023 Challenge Prompt
Topic for March 14th: Draw or write something free form inspired by the card(s).

Forty Proof Tarot - Queen of Cups, King of Cups, Two of WandsThe storm rages, and emotions swirl like debris in the air as the winds rail against the tower and the leaves cling tightly to the small moment of shelter they find. (King of Cups)

And in the tower the king sits and plots his course, listening to the wind roar and hearing the enraged roars and howls that tell him she will never stop but instead has plans to tear this world apart, brick by brick and branch by branch. (Two of Wands)

And yet he waits through the storm, hearing her calls until she is ready to gentle her rage and whisper of sunny days once more. (Queen of Cups)

DECK USED: FORTY PROOF TAROT

@Lionharts #TheMarchTarot Wander Lust Challenge Prompt
Questions for March 14th

Tarot of Oneness - Seven of Cups, The Lovers, Two of Wands, Spirit of CupsWhat can help me find myself?

Seven of Cups atop The Lovers – Stop worrying so much about what everyone else needs and pay attention to what is right and good for you for a while.

It’s okay to put yourself first sometimes.

What can help me find what I am looking for?

Two of Wands and Spirit (Queen) of Cups – Make sure that you’re plotting a course forward that includes emotional support and kindness toward yourself and others.

You can’t be a hard ass all the time, so make sure in your plans that you give yourself a little room for that softer side that’s trying to find its roots and grow within you.

DECK USED: TAROT OF ONENESS

Daily Self Kindness

I did a lot of napping today, which apparently I really needed.

Heron Energy Lenormand Reading

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Heron Energy Lenormand Reading with the Magickal Folklore Lenormand

How can I ground myself in order to better navigate my emotions?

Bear and Man – This is Gideon, and the advice here is to allow him to have that place in your life as your protector. He is fiercely protective over you and provides you with a safe place to let yourself be vulnerable.  Ground yourself in that sense of safety and protection he provides so that you can allow your emotions to flow more freely.

Where am I being called toward more reflection?

Ship and Birds – Later this month you have a trip coming up that needs a good deal of planning and preparation.  Make sure that you are putting in your due diligence to make sure that the trip starts off well and that there is as little disorganization and chaos as possible.

How might expanding outwards towards others lighten the weight I’m carrying?

Bouquet and Fox – Those you are close to can assist you in weeding out others with not so pure of intentions.  Listen to your loved one’s sage council and take a moment to try and see what they see, for they are trying to warn you about someone who does not have your best interests at heart.

What needs to be shed to make new growth possible?

Heart and Stars – You have a habit of giving people with bad intentions too much of your hope and faith.  That faith in humanity and the goodness of everyone can become a problem, as it ends up knocking you down again and again. It’s time to shed the naivety that ties your hands and leaves you too hopeful for goodness from corners where there’s none to spare.

DECK USED: MAGICKAL FOLKLORE LENORMAND