tarot and psychology

Good Enough

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Viking Valor Tarot and It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar by Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Hierophant card combined with the affirmation “it’s okay to just muddle through right now. Good enough is, in fact, good enough.”

Let’s be clear. I struggle with the “good enough” thing on a daily basis.  I -never- feel “good enough” and I never feel that anything I do or produce is “good enough”.

When the chips are down, as they are for me right now in my business?  This “good enough” issue swells and expands, and can become a massive and all encompassing issue.

The Hierophant combined with this “good enough” affirmation is a reminder that the tried and true methods are always there for me to fall back on. That it’s okay to fall back on them, as that’s what they’re there for.  It’s a reminder to keep going… work with what you know… and things will work out fine.

DECK USED:  VIKING VALOR TAROT AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

@Lionharts #TheJanuaryTarot 2024 January Initiation Prompt
Question for January 17th : How can I balance structured planning with the freedom to roam, creating a harmonious exploration of my path?

Terrestrial Fauna Oracle - Hawk, Parrot, PandaReading Summary: Remember that you don’t have to stay grounded all the time (panda spends a but amount of time in the trees instead of on the ground and both the other two are birds), just be judicial (the parrot is not flying) as to when and where are you soar (Hawk in flight).

Take Away: These cards are about incorporating what you interpret as being “less grounded” (having fun, exploration, etc) throughout your journey and process, instead of saving it up to only experience when you set aside special time for it. They are telling you that fun and adventure should be a day-to-day thing and not something that you are only experiencing when planned out.

DECK USED: THE TERRESTRIAL FAUNA ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsJan2024 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for January 17th : Is it always better to have more choices?

Viking Valor Tarot - High Priestess, Seven of Pentacles, Five of Pentacles, Two of WandsReading Summary: Vying for multiple directions (Two of Wands) can make you feel bereft and like there’s more struggle than there actually is involved (Five of Pentacles). This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad thing to have multiple choices, just that you need to remember not all journeys are a travel of instant gratification (Seven of Pentacles), and you need to use your inner wisdom (High Priestess) to make choices during that time instead of listening to your impatience.

Take Away: You know how sometimes when you have a lot on your plate, you end up frozen and unable to do anything… and you end up procrastinating instead of getting anything done? That is what the Two of Wand and Five of Pentacles are indicating here.

The High Priestess atop the Seven of Pentacles is then saying that in order to get through these times, it’s better to move slowly with small steps rather than not move at all, and that using your inner knowledge and intuition can help you best decide which small thing to focus on first.

DECK USED: VIKING VALOR TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I ate cookies.  A lot of really good cookies.  Almost too many cookies, if that’s possible.

A Message of Hope

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Today’s meditation was skipped, although I did some relaxation / breathing exercises in the car while stretched out on the back seat.

Indigo Adrift's Mystical Tarot and It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar by Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Three of Swords atop the March card, combined with the affirmation “Things will get better soon.”

So obvious it would be hard for a layman to miss it. The message here is that disappointments will turn around in March… things will get better soon.

I’m under a lot of stress right now because sales are bad at the moment. Over Covid, I made my jewelry business the main source of my income, and now with things so slow I’ve been twisting in the wind a bit, worrying and stressing big time.

There’s a light at the end of the tunnel in these cards. A promise of better to come.  A message of hope.  One that I desperately needed to hear.

DECK USED:  INDIGO ADRIFT’S MYSTICALTAROT AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

@Lionharts #TheJanuaryTarot 2024 January Initiation Prompt
Question for January 16th : What mindful practices can anchor me in the present moment as I explore the unfolding chapters of my 2024 journey?

Indigo Adrift's Mystical Tarot, Judgement, Animal Wisdom OracleSerene Surrender – Meditation is, as always, important and is encouraged by the cards.  It’s something I have a hard time being consistent with, no matter how much I benefit from it when I manage to do so.

Judgement Rx – Work on not judging yourself so harshly. When you spend time judging yourself, you’re lending energy to something negative that could instead be put to better use.

Healing Energy – Seek out the things that lift you up, make you happy, and help you feel good about yourself and life in general.  Whether it’s family or fun, these things help you stay in the present instead of worrying about the future or mulling over the past.

DECK USED: ANIMAL WISDOM ORACLE AND INDIGO ADRIFT’S MYSTICAL TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I let others drive today and sat in the back so that I could relax instead.

The Scribe… That’s Me

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Wisdom Spirits Oracle, The Scribe, The Hierophant, It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar by Kate AllanToday’s draw is The Scribe (Hierophant) combined with the affirmation “You are capable. You can do this.”

You were ill (or rather, exhausted) and you took a break, but it’s time to get back into the swing of things now that you’re feeling better. In catching up with the readings you need to get done today (this is the Scribe aspect, as all of my readings are done through writing these days), don’t forget to utilize your well known and established skills, as well as incorporate traditional meanings. It’s when you blend the two that you get the best results.

DECK USED:  WISDOM SPIRITS TAROT AND ORACLE DECK AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

@Lionharts #TheJanuaryTarot 2024 January Initiation Prompt
Question for January 15th : How can I build on the lessons from my initiation during my 2024 exploration to shape and inform my discoveries?

Wisdom Spirits Oracle, The Scribe, The Hierophant, Iron Claws, Nine of Swords, Smooth as Wind, King of WandsReading Summary: Don’t allow your fears and anxieties to drive you (Smooth as Wind/Nine of Pentacles atop Iron Claws/King of Wands). Fall back on what works, and seek help from wiser sources when available to you (The Scribe/Hierophant)

Take Away: Make sure that you’re talking with your shrink when you need to. You know that allowing your anxiety to drive you leads you down an unhealthy path. Catch it… nip it in the bud… and ensure that you aren’t falling back into this old habit when you have the help and resources available to assist you in finding better ways to inspire and motivate yourself.

DECK USED: WISDOM SPIRITS TAROT AND ORACLE DECK

Daily Self Kindness

I managed to get my work done early today in an effort to get to spend more time with Gideon and friends.

It’s Your Life

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

The Fool's Acumen Tarot The Chariot and It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar by Kate AllanToday’s draw is The Chariot card combined with the affirmation “It’s okay to accept that you’re unwell today.”

Don’t let social pressures or the pressures of responsibility keep you from making the choices that are best for you.

When it comes right down to it, it’s your life and you can do with it whatever you want. If you aren’t feeling up to something, say so. It’s okay to be tired or feel sick and not “into it” now and then.

Instead of pushing yourself to please others when you’re feeling unwell or out of sorts, push yourself to take care of yourself.

DECK USED:  THE FOOL’S ACUMEN TAROT AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

@Lionharts #TheJanuaryTarot 2024 January Initiation Prompt
Question for January 13th : How can I infuse my journey with the spirit of discovery, unlocking new possibilities and perspectives along the way?

The Fool's Acumen Tarot - The Hierophant, Ace of Wands, JusticeReading Summary: Discovery isn’t always about something new, but about something that’s new to you (Ace of Wands). Be open to learning the old ways of doing things and seeing things (The Hierophant), and as a result, it will open you up to the creative spark of your own innovation later on (Justice returning to Ace of Wands).

Take Away: Remember that there’s no need to reinvent the wheel or hunt for what’s never been done before.  Your experiences can be an old hand to someone else, but still a breath of fresh air in your own life, as well as fuel for your creative spark.

DECK USED: THE FOOL’S ACUMEN TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

This post is a catch-up post and I’m not entirely sure what I did for self kindness for the day.

Establishing Healthy Cycles

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Mystical Dreamer Tarot The Ouroboros (Wheel of Fortune) and It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar by Kate AllanToday’s draw is The Ouroboros (Wheel of Fortune) combined with the affirmation “You don’t need to qualify for self-care today. Please try to be on your own side.”

Self-care isn’t just for the good days. Ups and downs happen, and taking care of yourself needs to be a priority whether it’s a good day or a bad day.

By creating a cycle of care for yourself that stands firm as the world moves and changes around you, you are able to keep your self-care as a priority during all types of days and all types of trials.

DECK USED:  MYSTICAL DREAM TAROT AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

@Lionharts #TheJanuaryTarot 2024 January Initiation Prompt
Question for January 12th : How does my chosen path align with my broader 2024 journey?

Mystical Dreamer Tarot - Five of Pentacles, Two of Cups, Nine of SwordsReading Summary: Remember that all is not lost (Five of Pentacles Rx), and you are not alone (Two of Cups Rx). These feelings and thoughts are your anxieties and negative inner narrative getting the best of you (Nine of Swords).

Take Away: The path to a healthier 2024 for your emotions, mental health, and even your body, is to make sure that when the chips are down you don’t forget that the trouble is just a phase and not permanent, and that your loved ones are there to help and support you.

They love you, and they will help you through your struggles. They can make your path easier, and help you build a better, healthier mindset and habits if you let them.

DECK USED: MYSTICAL DREAM TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I really wanted to play tonight with Gideon, but my self-kindness was deciding to rest with an ice pack instead.  Sometimes self-kindness is giving yourself what you need… instead of what you want.

The Special Sprinkles on Life’s Cake

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#DailyCalm from the Calm appToday’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was one of the #DailyCalm sessions from the Calm app.

This session was a head to toe yoga nidra that was focused on gratitude for the body and all that it does for us. It went through each part of the body, examining them and considering each and the benefits that it provides to us.

As usual, I find the experience of doing yoga nidras very relaxing, and they’ve grown to become one of my favorite practices.

The Fablemaker's Tarot Page of Coins Page of Pentacles and It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar by Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Page of Pentacles combined with the affirmation “Life is hard, but I’m grateful to experience it with you.”

Part of the reason that taking time to reach your goals is such a good thing is that it allows you to learn how to better appreciate those around you along the way.  They teach you things you wouldn’t learn on your own, and offer you experiences you would other wise miss, adding a special something to the journey that you are on.  Don’t be in such a rush to learn, grow, and advance that you neglect those around you. They are the special sprinkles on top of life’s cake.

DECK USED:  THE FABLEMAKERS TAROT (NON-LENTICULAR PRINT) AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

#DiscordTarotholicsJan2024 Challenge Prompt
Questions for January 11th and 12th

The Fablemaker's Tarot - Knight of Cups, Knight of Chalices, Knight of Coins, Knight of Pentacles, Nine of Cups, Nine of Chalices, The MoonWhat does your inner child crave that you’ve been ignoring?

Knight of Chalices facing Knight of Coins – Slow down and have more fun. Life can’t always be about work. Your inner child has had to take a back seat for the past year as you dealt with unavoidable responsibilities.  Allowing yourself to take things slow and have some fun will fulfill a need your  inner child has been aching to be tended to for quite some time.

What concession can you make to provide for this inner child craving?

Nine of Chalices and The Moon – Stop avoiding enjoying the good stuff because it leaves you feeling open and vulnerable to do so. You avoid counting your blessings and acknowledging your enjoyment because you fear it will then be taken away from you by unseen forces out of your control. The vulnerability of letting people see you like something or are enjoying yourself is scary, but you shouldn’t let it stand in your way.

DECK USED: THE FABLEMAKERS TAROT (NON-LENTICULAR PRINT)

Daily Self Kindness

I wore my bearsuit outside today because it was freezing cold out there. It’s usually an inside-only garment.