tarot and psychology

Sit With It For a Bit

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Today’s meditation was un-timed and spent naked in the center of the bed under the ceiling fan.

Animal Spirit Tarot - Ace of CupsToday’s draw is the Ace of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of the seed of new beginnings in the area of one’s emotions, relationships, intuition, and creativity.

I had a bit of an emotional upset today, and it was today’s pull that helped me in getting through it.  It reminded me that my emotions, and their intensity especially, are still very new to me.

I’m still learning, and it’s okay to get pissed off sometimes.  It’s also okay to take time to process these emotions instead of shoving them away or reacting to them on the fly.

The message in today’s card is that sometimes it’s important to sit with an emotion until you have an understanding of where the new emotion is rooted, and where your initial reactions are coming from… before you act.

DECK USED:  ANIMAL SPIRIT TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
National Lipstick Day – Pick a physical feature you don’t like about yourself and draw cards for a positive message about this feature. Chosen Feature – My scars.

Lisa Hall's Fairy Tale Tarot (trimmed naked)Reading Summary: You earned your scars through both fighting back against those that would have destroyed you (Left Card) and through incidents that were no fault of your own (Center Card). They mark you as brave and strong (Right Card).

Take Away: There is nothing to be ashamed of in wearing scars earned in defending yourself, standing up for what you believe in, or that are obtained at no fault of your own. Remember that when people stare at your scars, they are not judging you harshly, but seeing just how strong you really are written across your skin.

DECK USED: LISA HUNT’S FAIRY TALE TAROT (trimmed naked)

The #TarotForTheWildSoul Challenge Prompt
Questions for July 22nd and 25th

Animal Spirit TarotWhere do I feel most connected with nature in my current environment?

The Hierophant and Queen of Wands – Currently, due to stalker issues, you’re not able to enjoy going out in nature alone and on your own right now. You need company along for safety. That is your “current environment”.

You feel most connected to nature in this situation when whoever you take along with you is open to you teaching them about your surroundings as well as the rhythms and cycles of nature, and is supportive of your bond with nature and need to be out in it.

What is the element I most deeply resonate with?

Eight of Pentacles – Earth. From the theme of this card, there is a theme that specifically has to do with the honing of one’s skills and constant growth.

The Moon – Water. The Moon here indicates Water, but also speaks of your feelings of uncertainty as you feel your way forward on learning and growth in your emotional intelligence.

DECK USED: ANIMAL SPIRIT TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I took lots of mini-breaks today while working in order to cool down, and drank a lot of water.  I think I’m going to need to pick up some Gatorade tomorrow, tho.

Worth Fighting For

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Today’s meditation was just over eleven minutes long, and was another of the quiet meditations combined with my piriformis stretching. It was peaceful and quiet, and I again didn’t struggle at all to stay in the “zone” through the entire length.

Yin Yang Cat Tarot - Five of WandsToday’s draw is the Five of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of tests, trials, struggle, and conflict in the area of one’s drive, willpower, enthusiasm, principles, values, or inner spark.

Ever since I got my hands on the Stolen Child Tarot, I see this card differently, as I now see an element of empowerment in the card, instead of just a theme of chaos and conflict.

For that reason, what I see in today’s card is a message that tells us to stand up for what you believe in. If it’s important, it’s worth fighting for.

DECK USED:  YANG THE TAROT

Mr Lionhart’s #TheJulyTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for July 28th thru 31st

Victorian Meaning of Flowers Oracle and the Yin Yang Cat TarotWhat has my divination work taught me this month?

Bleeding Hearts and Page of Pentacles – Don’t force it. Take your time.

How can I use my July lessons for the journey ahead?

Gardenia, King of Cups atop Four of Swords – You need downtime with Gideon in order to make things feel balanced and right in the world. Avoiding this time is a form of self punishment for you that you need to work on letting go of.

What awareness can I further build on throughout August?

Abulition and Eight of Swords – Stop ignoring and denying yourself the benefits that meditation gives you in your life and your health. You need to work on developing a regular practice that you can depend on doing daily.

How am I guided to give closure to my July journey?

Feverfew and Ace of Swords – It’s time to start really focusing on your inner voice and what it has to say and how it says it. Turn over a new leaf towards a gentler and warmer tone in how you speak with yourself.

DECK USED: VICTORIAN MEANING OF FLOWERS ORACLE AND THE YANG CAT TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question: Can predestination and free will coexist?

Yin Yang Cat TarotReading Summary: You seek control and choose your passions (King of Wands). You choose your direction on life’s path (Two of Swords), and your interests along the way (Page of Pentacles). But Friday still comes regardless (Friday Cat).

Take Away: Just because there are things that are predestined to happen and places you are predestined to go doesn’t mean you don’t get to choose everything along that path. Just like Friday always arrives eventually, so too do these predestined things sit like landmarks on your path, but that doesn’t determine how you spend your week.

DECK USED: YANG THE TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

After I finished with packages today, I soaked in a nice cool bath before bed.

You Hold the Reins

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Today’s meditation was just under twelve minutes long. It was another of the quiet, reflective meditations with breathing exercises added in.

The ATLA Tarot - The ChariotToday’s draw is the Chariot card, which is traditionally a representation of control, willpower, determination, and the strength of purpose to “take the reigns” and steer yourself in the path you wish to follow.

I don’t find the imagery in this card particularly helpful or inspiring.  I’m not entirely sure why it’s the illustration for the Chariot card, but I could be missing some meaning that just isn’t connecting for me.

The message in today’s card is to not forget that you control what you do with your day, no one else. If you want to take it easy, take it easy. If you want to get things done, then get things done.

You hold the reins.

DECK USED:  THE ATLA TAROT

The #TarotForTheWildSoul Challenge Prompt
Questions for July 23rd thru 24th

Oracle of the DreamtimeNEW MOON [ July 28th ] // What seeds of intention am I planting tonight?

Kookaburra and Rainbow Serpent – You are seeking out your balance and footing after so long in depression’s pit, including working on re-developing a sense of satisfaction in your work and daily life that has been missing for some time while struggling with depression’s grip.

What is my favorite form of self care?

Lyrebird and Brolga – Spending time with Gideon in your creative writing endeavors, building worlds together, and interacting with each other through the interactive storytelling that you both enjoy.

DECK USED: ORACLE OF THE DREAMTIME

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
Question: What do you need to focus on for self care this New Moon?

The ATLA TarotReading Summary: Ignoring your need for Gideon (King of Cups Rx) causes chaos and destruction (The Tower).

Take control of your responsibilities (The Emperor) and use the skills you’ve developed over time (Eight of Pentacles) to make sure that everything is dealt with as needed so that you have the availability to spend the time with him that is needed as well.

Take Away: It’s been hard to get time with him of late, and it’s only through taking control of your responsibilities that you’re going to get that time with him that you need.

DECK USED: THE ATLA 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.

Faith and Positivity

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Today’s meditation was not timed, and took place in the bottom of the shower while I worked on cooling down.  It was just too hot today.

33.6 Tarot - The StarToday’s draw is the Star card, which is traditionally a representation of hope, renewal, faith, optimism, and the connection of spirituality with other aspects of one’s life path.

Stay positive.

Being vulnerable isn’t always a bad thing and can help you connect more deeply with what matters most.  Keep working with that effort toward optimism.  The more you lean into it, the easier it will become.

DECK USED:  TAROT 33.6

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for July 25th thru 28th

33.6 Tarot and the StarDragon OracleThe part of my world that inspires me is…

Eight of Pentacles and Time – I am inspired when I can take the time to really sink into a project and contribute all of my focus to honing my skills while I create.

What creative rhythm do I crave?

The Magician and Transformation – I like to move at my own pace. When I’m being creative, I often fall into my own sense of time and place, and through this find a better rhythm that is uniquely my own with which to work with creatively.

When am I least creatively confident?

Five of Cups and Resources – I am least creatively confident when I am feeling my scarcity issues most strongly. This doesn’t have to be an actual reality of scarcity, just the perception is enough.

When am I most creatively confident?

Seven of Cups and Wisdom – I am most creatively confident when I have a time, space, and opportunity to delve into my curiosities and explore them fully.

DECK USED: STARDRAGONS ORACLE AND 33.6 TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
All or Nothing Day – What do you need to go “all in” on today?

33.6 TarotReading Summary: Don’t let misfortune strike you down (Ten of Swords). There’s no need for overwhelm or scarcity today (Five of Pentacles Rx atop Ten of Wands Rx). Just go out there and have some fun (The Fool), there are others in your life that will help you learn how to turn in that direction if you let them (The Hierophant).

Take Away: You need to go “all in” on fun today.  Spend time with others who want to share fun times with you and let them help you learn how to cut loose and relax a bit more.  Just let all that other shit go for a bit.

DECK USED: TAROT 33.6

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.

Deal With It and Get It Done

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Universal Wirth Tarot - The HermitToday’s draw is the Hermit card, which is traditionally a representation of inner exploration, self reflection, and healthy alone time.

The imagery in this card weighs heavily for me.  The lantern is so big, the man’s head is ducked… and then there’s the snake at the man’s feet as well.  What I see here is a message about responsibility, and not letting outside forces cause you to lose your focus.

Today’s message is to just put your head down and deal with what needs dealing with.

DECK USED:  UNIVERSAL WIRTH TAROT

Mr Lionhart’s #TheJulyTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for July 25th thru 27th

Creative Whack PackWhat is something I should appreciate more about myself and what I’ve achieved?

Two Top Left Cards – You are very good at prioritization, and in making sure that you don’t drop the ball on those things most important to you, even when creative solutions and thinking outside the box is needed.

What beautiful transformation have I undergone in support of personal freedom?

Top Right Card – You have been learning how to let go of control more easily and go with the flow. This isn’t always possible, but you are discovering the joys of things not needing to be held in such a tight grip.

How can I honor my true self?

Bottom Left – Be creative and have fun. You don’t have to be so serious all the time.

How can I honor my divine calling?

Bottom Middle – Step into the experience. Keep seeking out new perspectives, exploring others opinions and experiences, and keep yourself open to the flow of energies that allows you to have a deeper sense of the world around you.

How can I honor my sacred journey?

Bottom Right – Try new things and keep things fresh in your life by exploring outside of your comfort zone.

DECK USED: ROGER VON OECH’S CREATIVE WHACK PACK

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
Thread the Needle Day – What difficult task is today perfect for confronting?

Universal Wirth TarotReading Summary: Get L to help you (Two of Cups) in making sure everything that needs to get done is done (Justice), and you will be far happier with the result (Ten of Cups).

Take Away: Connect and work together with your eye on what you want to achieve, and the results will be as spectacular as the energy that you both put into it. You can’t always do everything on your own, and she doesn’t mind helping (even when she occasionally gripes about it) so don’t hesitate so much in asking for help.

DECK USED: UNIVERSAL WIRTH 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.

You’ll Get There Eventually

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IMG_E2360Today’s meditation was unguided and just under ten minutes long.  It was simply a relaxing meditation with the addition of breathing exercises.

Prior to my meditation, I came across the graphic that I posted on the right.  I like the quote and the correlation between it and the sea/tides.  Just as the sands on the beach are constantly shifting, so are our lives.

Stumbling across this graphic today feels like a reminder that we have to let go of what we have in order to gain something new.

Grateful Dead Tarot - Knight of BearsToday’s draw is the Knight of Bears (Pentacles), which is traditionally a representation of a projective and active beta energy in the area of one’s finances, resources, health, home, labors, manifestations, and the physical world.

The Knight is a card of action, but in the Pentacles suit it is characterized by slow and measured movement. Today’s card is a reminder that I’m supposed to be taking my time. It doesn’t have to be done all at once, and a little progress every day is fine in this project that I’m working on.

The Knight of Pentacles says that as long as you keep your eye on the prize, it doesn’t matter what speed you go because you’ll get there eventually.

DECK USED:  GRATEFUL DEAD TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic: Do Spread #4

Summer Tarot Reading with the Energy Flow Oracle

Flowers – What is flourishing in your life right now

Your roots are reforming and stability is slowly beginning to flourish once again. There was a lot of corrosion in this area over the spring and early summer as you struggled with the depression, but now that you can breathe more freely you’re beginning to find your balance and stability once more.

Sun – Where you’re shining your brightest this summer

You’re doing spectacularly well at cleansing yourself if the depression that plagued you through the first half of the year. With the darkness washed away, you are now able to rise into the light and enjoy the fresh air. Use this feeling of refreshment to get out and connect with nature.

Stars – What needs released for me to shine even brighter

Let go of frustration and arrogance. It stands in the way of connecting more closely with others. It is a dragon that, if not released, will eventually bite you on the ass… so let it go.

(Bumble) Bees – Where to focus your energy to get things done

Work on going with the flow and allow these things you want to get done to blend into your life, instead of taking it over and disrupting everything else you have going on.

Bonfires – Embers to stir up for a brighter future

Lean into those things that spark your sense of enthusiasm. When you feed the fire, it burns brighter. Those things that make this flame burn brighter are curiosity, enthusiasm, and the drive to explore.

DE so CK USED: ENERGY FLOW ORACLE

The #TarotForTheWildSoul Challenge Prompt
Questions for July 26th thru 29th

Grateful Dead TarotWhich of the four Pages has a message for me at this time?

Page of Wands – Take time to smell the roses while in pursuit of your dreams. You never know what you can discover by changing your pace and looking around instead of rushing forward headlong.

Which of the four Knights has a message for me at this time?

Knight of Cups – Everything can catch fire if you light a match to it, but you need to examine if that’s what you really want before you actually do the act. Sometimes it’s better to leave things well enough alone.

Which of the four Queens has a message for me at this time?

Queen of Wands – What are you birthing into your life right now? Is it the energy you want? Or do you want something more balanced instead that can be nurturing as well as motivational? These are questions you need to ask yourself right now.

Which of the four Kings has a message for me at this time?

King of Pentacles – Slow down and enjoy the present, rest when you need to, and make sure that you’re taking care of yourself as well as others. Yes, the project is important, but so are a lot of other things. So don’t let yourself drop certain responsibilities in order to accomplish others. Instead, find a way to balance both by easing up on the one that you’re pushing hardest at, so that you can put some attention into the others.

DECK USED: GRATEFUL DEAD 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.