tarot and psychology

Connecting Through Differences

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Tarot of the Magical Forest - StrengthToday’s draw is the Strength card, which is traditionally a representation of inner strength, influence through persuasion, compassion, and courage.

I love the imagery for the Strength card in this deck.  It makes me think of myself and Gideon, and how we connect even though we are so different, finding those things that we share and appreciating our differences both.

That is what I see as the message in today’s card.  Find those things that connect you with others.  Appreciate them.  But make sure that you are appreciating your differences as well.  It’s through those differences we are allowed to see the world from a different perspective.

DECK USED:  TAROT OF THE MAGICAL FOREST

The Rainbow Moonscape #VennoxesTarotChallenge Prompt
Questions for August 4th and 5th

Hoi Polloi TarotHow do I summon more willpower?

Queen of Cups and Ten of Cups – Make room for personal happiness. When you have something to fight for, you find more strength of will with which to fight.

How can I inspire more passion in my life?

The Fool atop The Tower – Don’t worry so much about the repercussions all the time. Sometimes following your passions requires you to be a little careless, and let the chips fall where they may.

DECK USED: HOI POLLOI TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for August 4th and 5th

Tarot of the Magical ForestHow do I feel when I look inside myself?

Death and Knight of Wands – Looking inside yourself, you feel a sense of dissatisfaction, and that you are in need of change without a clear direction on what change needs to be made.

What do I need to change?

Two of Pentacles atop Ten of Pentacles – More balance in your life will create more satisfaction overall, not just for yourself but also those around you who are influenced by your success.  You’ve done a lot in this area already, but there’s still a great deal further to go.

DECK USED: TAROT OF THE MAGICAL FOREST

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.

Inner Truths

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Soul Cards - 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 passion, drive, willpower, determination, values, and principles. This often translates into themes that have to do with being supportive of others projects and passions, or searching for inner truth within your own values and principles.

I see both themes in the imagery of this card, but I very much see a need for inner work in the tilt of the head and the hand over the heart.   Today’s card is a reminder to pause and get in touch with that inner truth that resides within us all, and in doing so stay true to ourselves and what is of greatest importance to each of us.

DECK USED:  SOUL CARDS I & II (MODIFIED INTO A TAROT DECK)

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions for August 4th and 5th

The Riderless TarotWhat inner injury from my childhood needs healing?

The Chariot atop Page of Swords – There were a lot of instances when you were growing up where new ideas had to be rushed or were taken over by someone else rather than allowing you to explore them yourself.

How can I begin working on healing that injury?

Nine of Cups atop Six of Wands Rx – Remember that you are now in a place in your life where you can please yourself, and don’t have to worry so much about pleasing others anymore.

DECK USED: THE RIDERLESS TAROT

Mr Lionhart’s #TheAugustTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for August 4th thru 6th

Soul Cards Tarot ReadingWhat dormant magic or strength am I invited to honor and embrace?

Seven of Wands and Ten of Swords – You haven’t needed to stand up for your principles and values of late, but don’t forget that you are able to do so with a devastating affect to others if you’re not careful in your approach and vehemence.

How should I begin to honor the magic of the strengths that reside within me?

Five of Pentacles atop Seven of Swords – Recognize that your feelings of scarcity are not always your own fault. There is too much self-blame going on, and this drags you down and pulls your focus away from working on solutions.

How can I best use the magic around me to enchant my everyday journey?

The World Rx – Live in the now instead of focusing so intently on where you’re going and how you are going to get there.

DECK USED: SOUL CARDS I & II (MODIFIED INTO A TAROT DECK)

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.

Pick and Choose Your Battles

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Ema Poetica Tarot - Five of SwordsToday’s draw is the Five of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of struggles, strife, test, trials, or conflict in the area of ones thoughts, logic, education, intellect, or ambitions.

What stands out strongest in the imagery of this card is how the tips of the three floating swords are tied together with wings.  The other two sit point down in the sand, left behind.

You can’t do everything at once, just as that set of wings can’t carry all five swords at once.  You have to pick and choose your battles.

DECK USED:  EMA POETICA TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2022 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for August 3rd: Are you more of a Dreamer or a Believer?

Postmondrian Tarot - Ace of Cups, Page of Swords, Seven of PentaclesReading Summary: I want to be a dreamer in my exploration of my emotions has begun to set me on that path (Ace of Cups), but my brain still has a habit of getting in the way (Page of Swords). It’s a work in progress (Seven if Pentacles).

Take Away: To be fair, I didn’t really understand this question… and I still don’t. The cards have given me a clear answer, though, regardless of my lack of understanding.

The answer is that as much as I want to be a dreamer, and am working towards being more of one than ever before in my past, my natural inclination is towards logic and that “seeing is believing” mentality.

DECK USED: POSTMONDRIAN TAROT

The Rainbow Moonscape #VennoxesTarotChallenge Prompt
Questions for August 3rd and 4th

Ema Poetica TarotWhat is my greatest strength?

Page of Wands atop King of Cups Rx – The ability to tap into your enthusiasm and curiosity regardless of the fact that the connection you have developed with your emotions is not matured or or particularly stable yet.

How to summon more willpower in my life?

Slow down, cowboy (Knight of Pentacles). You have plenty of willpower (The Emperor). Instead of reaching for more, you need to make sure that you’re not overstepping the healthy boundaries you’ve set for yourself (Nine of Wands).

DECK USED: EMA POETICA TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.

Hard Earned Stability and Abundance

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Mystical Medleys Tarot - Ten of PentaclesToday’s draw is the Ten of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of hard earned success, accomplishment, abundance, and stability.

You are wealthy in so many ways.  Financially, you work hard for your money, but what you do with that money is where your wealth truly lies, for you use it to create security and stability for yourself and others.

Enjoy what you have.

You’ve worked hard to get where you are and need to take time to enjoy it with others instead of constantly leaning into the next challenge.

DECK USED:  MYSTICAL MEDLEYS TAROT

The Rainbow Moonscape #VennoxesTarotChallenge Prompt
Questions for August 1st and 2nd

Four Twenty Tarot - Two of Wands, Queen of Wands, Nine of CupsWhere can I be more assertive?

Nine of Cups – You can benefit from being more assertive in remembering that the things you want aren’t frivolous, but well earned and deserved. It’s okay to enjoy the things that make you happy.

What am I still angry about?

Queen of Wands – You get frustrated with yourself concerning personal stunted growth due to lack of support from those that were meant to not just support but inspire. You often feel that you are playing catch up because you did not get that support when you needed it, but instead those people pushed you in directions that weren’t for you, but rather aligned with their own values and ideals.

What can I do to help myself process this anger in a healthy way?

Three of Wands – Look at it. Examine it. Plot a course forward.  Nothing gets done just by stewing on it and doing nothing.

DECK USED: FOUR TWENTY TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for August 1st thru 3rd

Mystical Medleys Tarot - High Priestess, Eight of Cups, TemperanceHow can I slow down in life?

Temperance – With moderation, and by taking care that you don’t go so far with slowing down to the point you end up getting caught in stagnancy.

What stops me from slowing down?

Eight of Cups – You struggle with walking away, even when it causes you distress or angst to stay.  Letting go is not one of those things that comes easily to you.

How can I pause and notice more?

The High Priestess – Remember that when you slow down, your intuition and subconscious has more room to speak. Both of these voices are very important to you, so you need to make sure that you are making space for them.

DECK USED: MYSTICAL MEDLEYS TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.

One Thing at a Time

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Hilda Tarot - TemperanceToday’s draw is the Temperance card, which is traditionally a representation of patience, moderation,

All those thoughts of all the things that you need to get done need to be set aside today.

Yes, you have a lot on your plate, but today is an orders day and you need to focus on your orders, not all the other crap that needs to be accomplished.

You can return to these other projects and responsibilities another day, once today’s responsibilities have been dealt with and put to bed.

DECK USED:  HILDA TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions for August 1st and 2nd

Wheel of the Year TarotHow does my inner child feel right now?

Inspired (Three of Wands) by the possibilities that lie before them (Ace of Pentacles).

There’s so much potential going on right now in your life, and they are enjoying the energy that lies in action and getting things done and moving forward after having been stagnant for so long.

How can I better connect with my inner child?

Complacency will get you nowhere (Seven of Wands). Make sure you continue to look forward so that you can learn what you really want (Page of Swords) and what you need to watch out for that will work against you (Ten of Cups Rx).

DECK USED: WHEEL OF THE YEAR TAROT

Mr Lionhart’s #TheAugustTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for August 1st thru 3rd

Hilda TarotWhat unknown path am I invited to explore this month?

Seven of Swords and Seven of Cups – Too much dithering will steal away your enjoyment. Lean into decisiveness this month instead.

What destination can exploring this path lead me to?

The Tower, Nine of Pentacles atop Death – By continuing to be decisive you are setting yourself up for the major changes that need to take place to come at a much easier pace. You will end up not just successful in the transition, but also you will find pleasure, contentment, and a sense of luxury waiting for you in the end result.

Why am I guided to undertake this journey or explore this path?

Four of Swords and Justice – This time of year is your downtime, which allows you to have the time and energy to do these extra projects without it negatively affecting your business and finances.

DECK USED: HILDA TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.

Referral Pains

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea - Three of SwordsToday’s draw is the Three of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of depression, grief, and disappointments.

This theme often seems strange to people coming from the Swords suit, but it is important to remember that often how we react emotionally is rooted in how we think and what expectations we allowed ourselves to have before everything falls to shit.

Today’s message is a reminder to look closely at what really hurts. Sometimes the worst parts of a painful situation aren’t actually the wounds themselves, but how much we allow ourselves to blow everything out of proportion.

DECK USED:  NAVIGATORS TAROT OF THE MYSTIC SEA

The #TarotForTheWildSoul Challenge Prompt
Questions for July 30th and 31st

Tarot Reading with the I'm Right You're Wrong Game CardsWhat am I letting go of in July?

Top Four Cards – You have been working on letting go of your reactions to nonsensical moments of intense irritation that make no sense and cause others to go quiet in self defense.

What am I stepping into in August?

Bottom Three Cards – There are moments of insensitivity incoming in August that can make you into a raging dickhead if you’re not careful about it. Don’t be a dickhead.  Keep a tight reign on yourself to avoid these issues.

DECK USED: I’M RIGHT YOU’RE WRONG GAME CARDS

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic: Do Spread #2
Question: What can be done to make Ms B’s move go more smoothly?

PIXAR Postcard Set and Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea - Nine of Wands, Six of Swords, Three of WandsReading Summary: The outlier in these cards is the nine of wands, which stands apart in color and always except beneath the feet of the figure and the egg in the three of wands. The speaks of leading down both barriers and boundaries for a time in order to get things done.

The figure in the six of swords connects with the grain and the soil in the cart above, it speaks of a need for patience. Hard work takes time. The more you rush, the less you’ll see and be able to catch before it becomes a permanent problem.

There is a heavy color connection between the six of swords, the three of wands, and the the anchor card. both of the Terra cards speak of movement and action being taken while the Theme in the anchor card is all about hard work and organization. Don’t let laziness or a desire to avoid conflict make things more difficult for yourself later on. Do it right the first time from the start.

Take Away: Take your time on the move and everything will go more smoothly all the way around.  There’s going to be a couple of setbacks along the way, but if you practice patience instead of trying to plow forward, it will sort itself out in the end.  Just don’t push.

DECK USED: NAVIGATORS TAROT OF THE MYSTIC SEA

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.