tarot and psychology

Counterbalancing Anxiety

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Today’s meditation was skipped in deference to sleep and an appointment with my shrink.

Tarot of the North Atlantic Four of Shells, Four of Cups, and the It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar by Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Four of Cups, combined with the affirmation “How many times have you felt like things were out of control and then everything worked out fine? Your anxious feelings aren’t indicative of reality.”

Yesterday’s advice was good, but there’s still a lot of anxiety going on about the current slump in my business.  It can be hard not to let my imagination run away with me.

The Four of Cups often indicates meditation, and in this case that is absolutely what it’s encouraging. You need to take time to meditate and get your anxiety under control.  Letting it spiral does nothing but harm.

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

#DiscordTarotholicsJan2024 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for January 10th : Is it true that pleasure is the root of all true evil?

Katrin Blackwater Tarot - Priestess of Wands, Queen of Wands, Daughter of Cups, Page of Cups, The TowerReading Summary: It’s an over-stimulation of motivation and drive (Queen of Wands) that has been misdirected (Page of Cups Rx) that is the catalyst to destruction (The Tower).

Take Away: So no, pleasure is not always the the route of true evil. Sometimes people are driven by other pursuits besides pleasure.  A demand for excellence, a moment of obsession.  It’s simply not always about pleasure, but can be about many things… or in some cases, nothing at all.

DECK USED: KATRIN BLACKWATER TAROT

@Lionharts #TheJanuaryTarot 2024 January Initiation Prompt
Questions for January 10th and 11th

Tarot of the North Atlantic - Queen of Bones, Queen of Wands, Page of Shells, Page of Cups, The Tower, Six of Feathers, Six of Swords, Temperance, Eight of Shells, Eight of CupsWhat areas of my life are calling for exploration? (draw 2 cards)

Queen of Wands – Foster your creative spark instead of setting it aside until later.

Six of Swords – It is time to move away from those habits and behaviors that are no longer serving you.

How can I navigate each area with openness? (draw 1 card for each area)

Page of Cups – Open yourself up emotionally to exploring and experiencing new creative endeavors and enjoying them.

Eight of Shells – Use your frustration as a tool to help you let go.

What can unfold as a result of delving into these areas of exploration? (draw 1 card for each area)

The Tower Rx – Less chaos, and less of seeing change as a bad thing.

Temperance – The discovery of a more peaceful existence.

DECK USED: TAROT OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC

Daily Self Kindness

More napping and cuddles with Luna.  I wasn’t feeling all that well today. Worn out and worn down.  The nap seems to have helped a little bit, but not much.

Let Go of the What If

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Today’s meditation was skipped in deference to more sleep again.

Tarot of Myths and Legends and It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar by Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Eight of Pentacles with the affirmation “Future you can handle their own problems. You handle today.”

I’m dealing with a lot of stress over the last few days concerning my business. It’s been… extraordinarily slow, and that always freaks me out.  More so when it’s so extreme as it is right now. I’ve never experienced a low like this, and it creates a lot of stress about the future of my business and a massive swirling vortex of “what if” thinking.

These cards are a reminder that all that what if thinking solves nothing.  Stressing over the future solves nothing.  Worry about today… tomorrow will take care of itself.

DECK USED:  TAROT OF MYTHS AND LEGENDS AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN

@Lionharts #TheJanuaryTarot 2024 January Initiation Prompt
Question for January 9th : How does this initiation set the tone for the journey ahead?

The Joyseeker Oracle - Manatee, Clouded Leopard, OkapiOkapi – It sets you upon a journey that is meant to fulfill your unique needs. Your journey ahead isn’t about people pleasing, but rather about getting in tune with your own needs and knowing yourself well enough to satisfy them instead of chasing your tail without getting anywhere.

Clouded Leopard – Being adaptable is one of your greatest strengths. It’s what helps you to survive the changing tides in life without as much struggle and strife. This card is a reminder of your ability to survive, no matter the obstacles in the way.

Manatee – More peace is needed in your life.  You have the opportunity at this time to do what  is needed to create that increased peace.  If you focus on promoting that in your life, you can create more of it as a result.

DECK USED: JOYSEEKER ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsJan2024 Challenge Prompt
Question for January 9th : What do you need to focus on for self-care for the upcoming new moon?

Tarot of Myths and Legends - The High Priestess, Eight of Pentacles, The TowerReading Summary: No catastrophizing (The Tower Rx) work related shit (Eight of Pentacles). Trust in the inner knowledge you hold and the secret gifts of your success that you’ve developed to guide you through (The High Priestess).

Take Away: You have your own way of doing things and it has served you well.  Instead of panicking over what’s going on with your business right now, look at those things you’ve done in the past that created for you the success you have built… dig deep  for the knowledge and practices needed to get through this difficult time without blowing it out of proportion.

DECK USED: TAROT OF MYTHS AND LEGENDS

Daily Self Kindness

I took naps today. Multiple naps.   I’m still tired, but I definitely got a lot of rest.

So You Don’t Want to Speak Up Lenormand Reading

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So You Don't Want to Speak Up Lenormand Reading with Pentagram's Wooden Lenormand Set

Something keeping you silent.

Key and Tree – You are in a lot of physical pain right now, and instead of expressing that pain you are choosing to not listen to your body as closely as it wants.  You don’t want to bother others with your ailments and pain, and so you are hiding this from others and, to a certain extent, even to yourself. Your silence in this allows you to present a healthy and impervious front, when in truth you are anything but at the moment.

A truth you need to sit with.

Stork and Woman – Gideon brought this up before Christmas and it’s something you need to bring to the fore and sit with for a while instead of continuing to ignore.  You *can* shut her out of your life forever… but should you? It may be time to try to turn over a new leaf in this area.

A way to address your fears.

Bouquet and Moon – Don’t let them get out of hand. Your fears are only as big as you allow them to be.  Whether it’s about your physical condition or your mother, the more you stew and do not share, the bigger these fears and concerns will inflate until they are so exaggerated that they cause you to freeze in uncertainty.  Do not allow them to reach that point.

DECK USED: PENTAGRAM’S WOODEN LENORMAND SET

Necessary Conflict

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Jumbledance Tarot, Five of Swords, It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar by Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Five of Swords combined with the affirmation “Don’t give up” on a starry night sky background.

Anything is possible if you are willing to fight for it. When you avoid conflict, you concede your power to another… whether that “another” is a person, thing, or general situation.

Today’s cards are a reminder that conflict is a necessary part of life.  Sometimes it’s uncomfortable and other times it’s terrifying, but it’s necessary. Don’t allow yourself to be beaten down when to yield means letting go of what’s important… instead, be clever and think outside the box, do what needs to be done, and come out on top.

DECK USED:  JUMBLEDANCE 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 8th : What am I asked to confront as part of embracing the unknown?

Embracing Shadow & Light Oracle, Katrin Blackwater Tarot Ace of CupsReading Summary: New emotions are often hard for you to deal with (Ace of Cups). Make sure that you aren’t falling into old habits of shoving them into the dark and burying them (Extinction), but are instead listening to the messages that your emotions are there to convey (Messenger).

Take Away: Burying your emotions just because they are unfamiliar and possibly scary, uncomfortable or painful, does a disservice to the intuition that guides you and the guides that are trying to speak to you. When you muffle your emotions, you muffle the full scope of your intuition and receptivity.

DECK USED: KATRIN BLACKWATER TAROT AND EMBRACING SHADOW & LIGHT ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsJan2024 Challenge Prompt
Question for January 8th : What is something that you miss that you can bring back into your life?

Jumbledance Tarot - Temperance, Five of Wands, Six of DisksReading Summary: Take a more slow and measured pace (Temperance) to the rat race (Five of Wands). Work on being kind and generous to yourself instead (Six of Disks).

Take Away: It’s okay to take things at a slower pace and cut yourself a break. You don’t have to do everything right this instant.

Make lists so you don’t forget the ideas you have and things that you want to do, and take things at a slower pace instead of trying to fit it all in at once while each thing vies for priority.

DECK USED: JUMBLEDANCE TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I’ve started setting up my phone alarm system to remind me to eat at certain intervals again. At Ms B’s, this isn’t a problem as she reminds me to eat (and brings me food) often.  Now that I’m back at home, I’m having trouble sticking to a schedule without those reminders.

Living Up to Your Potential

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Today’s meditation was once again skipped.

Kitten Tarot, Five of Pentacles, and Cat Comfort CardsToday’s draw is the Five of Pentacles with the affirmation “You’re full of awesome power. Anything is possible.”

Do not let feelings of scarcity and the feelings of never being enough keep you from enjoying life and the creature comforts you can find within it.  You don’t have to be rich to have a comfy chair, or a scholar to enjoy a good book.

Just because you -can- do anything you put your mind to doesn’t mean you are obligated to.  “Living up to your potential” is a myth to motivate children… not a realistic life goal.

DECK USED:  KITTEN TAROT AND CAT COMFORT CARDS

#DiscordTarotholicsJan2024 Challenge Prompt
Prompt for January 7th : Do Spread 1

Tarotholics January Challenge Spread 1 with the Kitten Tarot - Two of Pentacles, Three of Wands, Five of Wands, Five of Pentacles, Four of Wands, Seven of Swords

Someone important in your life who has and/or had a lot of influence on you.

Five of Wands – The foundation of your entire relationship was built upon a battle of wills between the two of you. The two of you fought constantly as you  demanded to have the autonomy to do as you please and be who you are, and he demanded you conform to his values and ideals.

Their negative influence on you and your life.

Three of Wands – You were eager to “jump ship” at the first opportunity to get away from him, and did so.

Their positive influence on you and your life.

Five of Pentacles – You learned how to ask for help when things are at their worst. You learned about the kindness and charity of others that is there when you need it if you will only reach for it. (Sleeping in a broken down car in the snow is absolute bullshit.)

Your negative influence on them and their life.

Two of Pentacles – He struggled to find balance when you were a part of his life. You had a tendency to “upset the apple cart”.

Your positive influence on them and their life.

Seven of Swords Rx atop Four of Wands – After you left, it drove home to him just how valuable his family and home are, and how important the people in his life are in creating that sense of home for him.

DECK USED: KITTEN TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I got half of my orders packaged today, so that tomorrow won’t be so overwhelming.

The Lies of Depression

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Today’s meditation was skipped in favor for more sleep.

Fantasy Feline Tarot, Ten of Pentacles, It's Going to Be Okay 2024 Day-to-Day by Kate AllanToday’s draw is the Ten of Pentacles, with the affirmation “Feeling worthless is just a sign of depression. It’s not the truth. You are important, and you are wanted.”

Depression is a joy stealer. It sneaks in and whips away your ability to enjoy the things you love. It whispers to you of how superfluous you are in other’s lives… even those that love you most. It makes you feel that the weight of the world is too much to bear, and that you are failing at everything.

It is a liar… and that is what these cards are saying. The Ten of Pentacles is a wealth card. It encourages you to not just appreciate how far you’ve come, but to really acknowledge the stability that you’ve created in your life… not just for you, but for others as well.  It reminds you that others depend upon you, and that you in turn can depend upon them. That you are, as the affirmation says… important and wanted.

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

@Lionharts #TheJanuaryTarot 2024 January Initiation Prompt
Questions for January 6th and 7th

Fantasy Feline Tarot, The High Priestess, Knight of Swords, Two of CupsWhat intentional practices can I adopt to align with the whispers of my inner wisdom and propel personal growth intuitively?
(Shuffle your deck and go through until you find The High Priestess. The next card will answer this question.)

Knight of Swords – Be clever in the actions that you take. Think ahead instead of charging forward without a plan.

What inner qualities do I need to cultivate to ensure a successful year?

Two of Cups – Trust others to have your back and your best interest at heart. Remember that life is not a journey that is meant to be lonely, but rather you are meant to collect others of like-mind and like-heart to come with you along the way.

DECK USED: FANTASY FELINE TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I got a lot of sleep today. Some of it was involuntary, but it was still really good.