tarot and psychology

Don’t Run

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Black Cats Tarot - The TowerToday’s draw is the Tower card, which is traditionally a representation of sudden and chaotic change, a forced transition, and tearing down old establishments and constructs.

For a minute when I first looked at this card, the tower looks like it had a humanoid shape with the cats being arms and the crack down along the earth being a leg. It looked like the figure was ducking and running for cover.

Change is good. How can you build something better and more stable unless you tear down the old shit first?

DECK USED:  BLACK CATS TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2022 Challenge Prompt
Question for August 20th and 22nd

The Smith & Morty TarotAs an adult, where am I neglecting myself at this time?

Ten of Pentacles and Nine of Cups Rx – You are sacrificing your happiness for stability.  A little bit of sacrifice can be a good thing, but you’re taking it a bit too far.

How can I begin to resolve this pattern of neglect?

Wheel of Fortune and Eight of Pentacles Rx – Through good times and bad you need to make sure that you’re taking time off, and not focusing so hard on work that you’re missing everything else around you and distancing yourself from what really matters.

DECK USED: THE SMITH & MORTY TAROT

The Rainbow Moonscape #VennoxesTarotChallenge Prompt
Questions for August 19th and 20th

Black Cats TarotWhere can I be more charitable with my time/feelings/thoughts?

The Emperor and Ten of Pentacles – Don’t be so goddamn judgy with yourself about what makes you feel safe, secure, and in control; and pick up on your meditation in order to inject a more stable feeling into your life.

Notation: The reading of these two cards is 100% about the imagery, and not what the cards are in the Tarot. The imagery and message (shoved down my throat) from the cards in this instance supersedes everything else.

Where is my biggest opportunity to prosper?

The Devil Rx and Five of Pentacles – Use your feelings of scarcity to avoid overspending.

Well no shit.

DECK USED: BLACK CATS 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.

No Question Without Quest

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Pussy Cat 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, logic, intellect, education, strategy, ambition, and communication.

Combined with the quote on the back of the card as well as the imagery of the cat with the glowing eyes and a sword through the head, I see a message about moderation in today’s card.

What I see here is a reminder that it’s just as easy to inspire others to your cause as it is to do everything yourself.  Spark the interest of others and draw them in to help you in your efforts.  Make it an adventure they will all want to be a part of.

DECK USED:  PUSSY CAT TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I pulled the rest of August’s decks from the shelves rather than picking out decks to use from day to day. The other way just wasn’t working for me and was making getting my personal readings done a difficulty.

Sprouting and Growth

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Riderless Tarot - Page of WandsToday’s draw is the Page of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive omega energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s willpower, drive, passions, motivation, priorities, values, and principles. This often translates into those that are beginning on a passion project and learning what is needed to start such a journey.

One of the things I love most about the traditional imagery of the Page of Wands is the sprouting leaves on the wand, which is something that was carried over into this deck.  I love the theme of newness and growth that these leaves represent.

With the theme of those leaves in mind, the message in today’s card is about focusing on your growth and not taking it for granted.  Leaves sprout from healthy plants, so when you take care of yourself you sprout leaves… you grow… and you have the energy to explore.

DECK USED:  RIDERLESS TAROT

Mr Lionhart’s #TheAugustTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for August 16th thru 18th

Pussy Cat Tarot - Two of Swords, Knight of Cups, Ten of Swords, Two of PentaclesWhat empowering knowledge can I find within my own shadows?

Ten of Swords atop Two of Pentacles – All things come back into balance eventually. It is the nature of the universe. Sometimes hardship is what is needed in order to make that happen.

In what way can embracing my shadows in order to let my darkness help me?

Knight of Cups – Stay focused on what you want and your darkness will lead you there. Sort of like when you’re driving, you steer where you are looking whether you mean to or not. Do you look at the tree or do you look at the road?

How can my shadows serve me as a catalyst of my strength(s)?

Two of Swords – Take the lessons learned as a way to make better decisions in the future. Otherwise the knowledge that your shadow has for you is useless.

DECK USED: PUSSY CAT TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for August 13th and 14th

Riderless Tarot - Six of Swords and The HierophantWhat do I love about me?

Six of Swords – My ability to know what’s right for me, and what isn’t, and the independence that is needed to make decisions for myself to improve my situation instead of putting up with what isn’t working.

How can I be more kind to myself?

The Hierophant – Continue on a path of learning in this area and don’t let pressures in the background push you in directions that aren’t right for you. Seek out those traditional ways of self care that are tried and true and you know will work.

DECK USED: RIDERLESS 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.

Creativity and Fun

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Tarot of the Magical Forest - Knave of Chalices - Page of CupsToday’s draw is the Page of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive omega energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s creativity, imagination, emotions, relationships, or intuition.

What stands out to me the strongest in the imagery of this card today is the bunny’s big-eye stare.  It’s almost a look of paranoia, and draws attention to how cautious and uncomfortable we can be in trying new things or exploring our creativity and curiosity when others are watching us.

The message in today’s card is a reminder that it doesn’t matter what others see or think.  Have fun with your creativity and fuck’em if they don’t like it.

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.

Let the Rest Go

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

CS Tarot - Two of PentaclesToday’s draw is the Two of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of seeking balance between different aspects of one’s life; such as work and home, for example.

What sticks out to me in this card the strongest is the crackle style background of the sky. The entire deck has this theme to it, but it really stands out to me today in this card specifically.

The reminder for today’s card is that it’s okay to feel like the world is falling apart.  Just focus on what’s important and let the rest go.

DECK USED:  THE CS TAROT

Mr Lionhart’s #TheAugustTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for August 10th thru 12th

CS Tarot and The Untamed Elemental OracleIn what area is the Super Full Moon guiding me to follow its light?

King of Swords atop Five of Pentacles, Eagle – You have the ability to rise above scarcity and put it in its place. Make sure that you are looking from a place of clarity and clear vision, so that you know whether the scarcity you are feeling is an actual presence in reality, or a construct of your imagination. Practical thought and strategy can resolve either of these, but you need to know which one it is in order to deal with it.

What is the Super Full Moon helping me to clear away?

Six of Wands Rx, Mountain atop Rose – The energies of the Super Full Moon are helping you to find your rooted balance and steadiness in your emotions so that others whims do not affect you. What you want is what’s important. With steady footing and close tap into your heart to listen closely, you can find what that is and move towards it unhindered.

What suppressed energy am I guided to express under this Full Moon?

Seven of Wands, Owl atop Storm – Fight for what you believe in and are passionate about, but make sure that you don’t get carried away in the emotions of it all. You need to fight using strategy and wisdom that is carefully in balance with your passion.

DECK USED: THE UNTAMED ELEMENTAL ORACLE AND THE CS TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for August 10th thru 12th

CS Tarot - Seven of Swords, The Devil, Wheel of FortuneWhat drains my energy?

Seven of Swords – Other peoples bullshit. I’m so tired of being disappointed by humanity as a whole. They steal away my faith in people with their stupidity, nefariousness, and just all-around lack of principles and ethics. I find myself disappointed by society or humanity in someway almost on a daily basis, and you can often be extremely draining.

What inspires me?

The Devil – My (potential) addictions. Those things I take pleasure in, but need to moderate carefully to avoid falling into the pursuits too deeply and them then becoming harmful as well as pleasurable.

What lessons do I need to learn?

Wheel of Fortune – That ups and downs are a part of life and nothing lasts forever. And that that means you fully cherish and enjoy when times are good, and don’t lose hope when things are bad. Although you understand this concept logically, you struggle with it in practice.

DECK USED: THE CS 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.

Bucking Conformity

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Máquina de Tarot la Terror - Six of WandsToday’s draw is the Six of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of public accolades, societal expectations, people pleasing, and peer pressure.

Here in the imagery of this deck, I see a very clear theme of peer pressure. Lots of teenagers, lots of weed, and a party going on. It feels a lot like me of those “come over and party while my parents are out of town” movie scenes.

Today’s card is a reminder that you don’t need to fit in with others.  Be unique.  Be different.  Stand out.  Conformity isn’t just boring, but disappointing and dangerous.

DECK USED:  MÁQUINA DE TAROT LA TERROR

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions for August 9th, 11th, and 12th

Menagerie Playing Cards by Sam MilhamWhat do I need to focus on for self-care this full moon?

Top Row – Yourself care this full moon it’s all about taking advantage of opportunities that arise set boundaries where your principles are concerned and stick to them. In doing so your footing in the world becomes more stable. Don’t allow shit to slide just because you don’t want to deal with it.

How does my inner adolescent feel right now?

Center Row – Snarky and stubborn.

How can I better connect with my inner adolescent?

Bottom Row – Take the reins. Instead of allowing social expectation to lead the way when making decisions on what you want. Use logic and conviction to bend others to your desires, instead of you to theirs.

DECK USED: MENAGERIE PLAYING CARDS

The Rainbow Moonscape #VennoxesTarotChallenge Prompt
Topic: Reclaiming Authority 3-Card Spread

Máquina de Tarot la Terror and the Points of You OracleWhat do I need to give closure to?

Two of Coins and See Through – Look clearly at how you expend your energy and what you are denying yourself. Stop using busyness and work to punish yourself.

How do I break the status quo?

Four of Wands, Long View atop Crone – Use the wisdom of your elders to your advantage to create more stability and comfort in your life.

How should I approach sifting fact from fiction?

Queen of Wands atop The Magician, Elixir – Did my “drink the Koolaid.” Make sure that enthusiasm is not overpowering practicality and logic.

DECK USED:  MÁQUINA DE TAROT LA TERROR AND POINTS OF YOU ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I took some antacids early instead of waiting and trying to pretend the reflux would go away on its own.