tarot and psychology

Where Are You Going?

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Gay Tarot - Three of WandsToday’s draw is the Three of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of of the first steps that come after planning turns to action. It is about looking ahead, direction, and progress.

In this card’s imagery, the “ghosts” in the image are a glimpse of the future as a father sends his child off to school for the first time, and we see a forward echo of the scene replaying again and again as she grows up.  Each send off a first step towards a new adventure.

The message in this card tells us that each small step is a step forward on a path that leads into the future.  The choices we make matter as they determine the direction that we go in.

DECK USED:  GAY TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge Prompt
Topic for February 19th: Do Spread 3
Instructions: Today’s spread is a bit different than our normal in that we are not drawing random cards, but rather, we are picking out the cards we think fit best. For each position, pick the card you feel fits the question best for you, and then explain why.

The Pooh Tarot Mini Edition - Queen of Coins, The Hanged Man, Two of Coins, Five of Cups, Six of SwordsWhich one card do you feel sums you up best?

Queen of Coins – The older I get, the more I feel like I slip further and further towards the Queen of Coins. Yes, I strive always to be the Hanged Man, constantly looking for new and different perspectives. But, I feel that more and more I begin to embody the Queen of Coins as I age, seeking to support those that I care about in the ways I’m able to best do so.

Which one card do you feel represents your strengths?

The Hanged Man – Mentioned above, I strive for perspectives beyond my own.  My strength is in that effort and my desire to be open minded and seek more than my own world view.  I seek to see and understand the world through the eyes of others every day.

Which one card do you feel represents your limitations?

Two of Coins – I try and try to balance pessimism with hope,  fun and responsibility, work and rest. Balance is not an easy thing for me when there is so much to do and I am constantly trying to find that balance and adjust… and constantly feel that I am failing at this.  Because there is no steady and consistently stable balance and continuous adjustments need to be made, it never feels like I quite manage to find the balance I need.

What kind of issues do you feel that you need to work on?

Five of Cups – Pessimism and negativity are my natural inclination. This is an issue that I am working at, but it’s a long road that takes a lot of conscious effort to counteract.  The pessimism has a greater influence on my mental health than I’d realized through the first thirty years of my life.  Now that I know this, I work diligently to balance that negativity with hope and optimism, but…. sometimes I lose track and backslide.

What message do you want to share with the world?

Six of Swords – You do not have to stay in a situation that is not healthy for you.  There are always choices to be made… options to consider.  Yes, some of them require actually imploding your life and starting anew, but usually? It’s worth it in the end when your goal is reaching for something more right, healthy, and fitting for you.

DECK USED: THE POOH TAROT MINI EDITION

@Lionharts #TheFebruaryTarot Queen of Cups Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 19th and 20th

Gay Tarot - Ace of Swords, The Emperor, Four of Wands, Six of SwordsWhat should I stop avoiding?

Ace of Swords – Instead of keeping everything to yourself, make sure that you are communicating clearly with others. Open and honest communication is key to healthy relationships with those in your life.

Why?

The Emperor – In your life you carry a lot of responsibility for others, but you can’t handle that responsibility well if you don’t communicate clearly with those around you to express what is needed from others and “direct traffic” as needed.

How can I live and love more freely?

Six of Swords Rex atop Four of Wands – Don’t let your worries about what other people think keep you from enjoying what you have and celebrating what you’ve built.

DECK USED: GAY TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

This is catch-up post, and I cannot remember what I might have done as a self-kindness for the day.

Being Stubborn Doesn’t Make It Right

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Medieval Mischief Tarot - The Lovers CardToday’s draw is the Lovers card, which is traditionally a representation of love, unions, and the making of decisions that are right and healthy for you.

What I see in this card’s imagery, though, is that sometimes what we want and desire is not always what’s truly good for us.

What I see in this card is a reminder not to cling to those things that are not for you.  No matter how much you want them to be.   Being too stubborn about this only leads to pain and struggle.

Better to accept and move on, than fight and insist when it’s only going to do you far more harm than good.

DECK USED:  MEDIEVAL MISCHIEF TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge Prompt
Question for February 18th: What do you need to focus on for self-care for the new moon?

Reclaim OracleReading Summary: The snake in the Regret card reflects up into the Lovers card in your COTD for today.

There are times that you worry (Regret) that by holding on so tightly to your boundaries and independence (Integrity) that you are fucking things up in your relationship (the snake).

Don’t.  He is patient and, although greedy, he is happy for all that you’re willing to give without pushing for more (Patience).

Take Away: Stop worrying so much that you could lose him. He’s here for the long haul and isn’t pushing. There’s no reason to worry that that is going to change.

DECK USED: RECLAIM ORACLE

@the_mystic_star February Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 17th and 18th

Medieval Mischief Tarot - Queen of Wands, Eight of Coins, Ace of Coins, Ten of WandsWhat card symbolizes the love that I have for others?

Eight of Pentacles atop Queen of Wands – You use those things you are passionate about and good at to connect with others.  You seek to teach and guide, to give of yourself through these pursuits and sharing of these interests. This is how you express your love for others.

How can I share my love more effectively with others?

Ace of Pentacles and Ten of Wands – Take opportunities that are presented to you to share the burden of your responsibilities. When you pile them too high on your own plate, it steals time and energy not just from you… but from your ability to share with others and enjoy their company.

DECK USED: MEDIEVAL MISCHIEF TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

This is catch-up post, and I cannot remember what I might have done as a self-kindness for the day.

Actively Seeking Help

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Britt's Third Eye Tarot - Five of PentaclesToday’s draw is the Five of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of misfortune, domestic or financial troubles, scarcity, and ill health.

The figure in this  imagery seeks help for their scarcity, but their effort is passive instead of active.

The message in this card’s imagery that it’s okay to seek charity when charity is needed, but sometimes you have to be active about it.  Don’t just sit there and hold out your hand, and expect people to know what you need or want to help.

Sometimes?  You have to actually seek out that help, clearly state what’s wrong, and allow others in to help us.

DECK USED:  BRITT’S THIRD EYE TAROT

@Lionharts #TheFebruaryTarot Queen of Cups Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 17th and 18th

Britt's Third Eye Tarot and Магия Сердца OракулHow or where should I free myself from unhealthy attachments?

Ace of Swords and Misalliance – Stop trying so hard to convince yourself things are working out when they are just not going to. You would benefit from being more discerning instead of giving 2nd chances and going easy on the fuck ups for fear of being blamed for unbiased treatment.

What insecurities, fears or coping mechanisms are holding me back?

The Tower and Love – Pushing away those you love in moments of chaos and turmoil only hold you back from the love, support, and assistance that you need from those that love you.

DECK USED: BRITT’S THIRD EYE TAROT AND МАГИЯ СЕРДЦА OРАКУЛ

#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge Prompt
Question for February 17: Where have you been settling for “good enough” in your life?

Britt's Third Eye Tarot - Knight of Cups, Queen of Swords, Queen of WandsReading Summary: You feel like you are falling short on going after what interests that make you happy (Knight of Cups and Queen of Wands), because your negative inner narrative shames you into more responsible tasks (Queen of Swords Rx).

Take Away: Your negative inner narrative is something that you struggle with a lot. It holds you back not just from aiming for success in those goals you set your sights on, but also prevents you from enjoying yourself when participating in activities that would normally light you up on the inside and create an enthusiastic emotional response.

These negative inner influences muffle both your joy and your enthusiasm.

DECK USED: BRITT’S THIRD EYE TAROT

@the_mystic_star February Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 16th and 17th

Магия Сердца OракулHow can I attract more love into my life?

Edge atop Rolling Pin – Take a chance more often instead of being so strict with yourself and that needy child hiding within you. When you put yourself out there instead of being hard on yourself, it allows your love to spread like seeds in the wind and take root in many places instead of withering on the vine by being held too close and too tightly.

How can I reduce barriers to allowing more love into my life?

Witchcraft and Love – Intention.  You need to make the choice and apply intention to connecting with others rather than allowing everything to just happen by chance all the time.

DECK: МАГИЯ СЕРДЦА OРАКУЛ

Daily Self Kindness

This is catch-up post, and I cannot remember what I might have done as a self-kindness for the day.

An Open Mind Requires an Open Heart

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Ideal Soulmate Tarot - Four of CupsToday’s draw is the Four of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of stability, ease, structure, shelter, and taking time to reassess, as well as cloistering and stagnation in the area of emotions, creativity, relationships, and intuition.

The imagery in this card is very classic RWS, and yet there’s something very sulky and unhappy in that side-eye that the figure has going on as he sits there with his chin in his hand. This makes the card feel like it’s not so much about reflection and contemplation, but… sour grapes. In fact this guy is so pissy that he can’t even see that there’s an offering in the wings just waiting for him to notice.

Today’s card is a reminder that when we allow negativity to take over and steal our focus, we lose sight of others around us that only wish us good, as well as the beautiful and generous contributions that they offer to our lives.

DECK USED:  IDEAL SOULMATE TAROT

@Lionharts #TheFebruaryTarot Queen of Cups Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 15th and 16th

Epitaffio OracleWhat can I do to contribute to my relationship with myself?

Ghiaccio – Don’t look at your struggles as something to drag you down, but rather something placed before you to facilitate lifting you up.

Narancia Ghirga – Lean into others during these times, and not only will you receive a boon from your struggles, but a closer connection with those around you as well.

How can I use my past as a catalyst for personal growth?

Tiziano – Learn from communication mistakes and misunderstandings in your past to help you communicate better in the future.

Prosciutto – To communicate well, it’s important to both listen and share. Don’t close yourself off and silence your voice out of fear or lack of self confidence as you often did in your youth.

DECK USED: EPITAFFIO A GOLDEN WIND ORACLE DECK

#DiscordTarotholicsFeb2023 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for February 15th: Where does self-worth come from?

Ideal Soulmate Tarot - King of Swords, King of Pentacles, Seven of Pentacles, Three of PentaclesReading Summary: Experience (King of Swords atop King of Pentacles) and long term growth (Seven of Pentacles) combined with the influence of others and what they have to teach us along the way (Three of Pentacles).

Take Away: I don’t personally think that there is only one source of where self-worth comes from or one path to its development. That said, for many, what the cards say here is true.  A lot of times it is through experience that we learn our worth.  We travel the path of our life and experience many things, learn from others along the way, and eventually feel that we have grown and developed into our own estimation of worth.

DECK USED: IDEAL SOULMATE TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

This is catch-up post, and I cannot remember what I might have done as a self-kindness for the day.

Wallowing in the Good

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Loaf Tarot - Nine of PentaclesToday’s draw is the Nine of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of wealth, success, and satiation in the area of one’s finances, resources, health, home, manifestations, and the physical world. This card often translates into themes that have to do with the well earned boon of hard work paying off and the gratitude that comes with this good fortune.

In the imagery of this card, that chinchilla is definitely looking full on grateful, too.

As is often the case, I see this card as a reminder to count your blessings and take stock of your accomplishments. Not just count them, though… really wallow in them and enjoy them.  It’s not enough to just recognize those things in which you have it good.  Sometimes you really have to just dive in and enjoy them to the fullest.

DECK USED:  LOAF TAROT

@Lionharts #TheFebruaryTarot Queen of Cups Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 12th thru 14th

Oracle de L'AmourHow can I best align my highest self right now?

La Plume de l’Ange atop Le Goût de l’Autre – You don’t need to focus so much on your self care that it becomes a weight and a chore instead of an act of nurturing and love.

What am I asked to lovingly embrace in support of the self?

Le Don à La Vie atop L’arte des Métamorphoses – Change. Life is unpredictable, and that is supposed to be a good thing, not something to fear or fight against.

How am I guided to honor and celebrate myself today?

L’inoubliable Traversée – Be in the moment and pay attention today. Enjoy the time spent with loved ones in your life.

DECK USED: ORACLE DE L’AMOUR

@the_mystic_star February Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for February 13th thru 15th

Loaf Tarot - Six of Pentacles, The Sun, Three of WandsWhat is the message that St Valentine has for me?

Six of Pentacles – Be generous with yourself and others.

How can I incorporate St Valentine’s message into my life?

The Sun – Lean into positivity and optimism, and seek out those things that make you happy. When you are feeling good about yourself, it spreads throughout your life and into the lives of others.

How will St Valentine’s message impact my life?

Three of Wands – It will drive away stagnancy and allow energy and movement in your life.

DECK USED: LOAF TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I’m dosing myself with Cold FX this week, since I woke up the other day with a swollen gland in my throat that turned into a sore ear, and then yesterday and today I’ve had a swollen gland in my jaw and the beginnings of a cold sore.  For me, these are usually signs I’m coming down with something. I want to hit whatever my immune system is trying to react to with a hard punch before it can grab hold.

Valentine’s Day Lenormand Reading

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Valentine's Day Lenormand Reading with the Lovely Lenormand

Your current state.

Ring and Dog – Very happily committed and monogamous.

How to give love.

Birds and Mountain – Cheer those around you on as they deal with their obstacles.

How to receive love.

Broom and Mice – Quiet the cruelty to yourself that eats away at your insides so that you can more easily welcome in the love others seek to give.

How to allow more love into your life.

Heart and Clouds – Open up your heart and allow yourself to be vulnerable, no matter how uncertain it may feel to do so.

Your love life in the future.

Man and Anchor – That man in your life who holds a place as your anchor and your rock is still there.

Advice for moving forward.

Bear and Letter – Fight fiercely for what matters most by telling him every day how much you love him.

DECK USED: LOVELY LENORMAND