tarot as a motivational tool

Finding the Positive for October 4 – 6

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Cute and Creepy Tarot, Earth Whispers Tarot, Skele-Tarot, and Halloween Affirmation Cards

October 4

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Six of Cups – Choose to not listen to the negative narrative in your head. Choose to not be pessimistic. Choose to not be negative. Choose to not listen to that negative voice in your head that says “no you can’t”.

“I’m the cauldron of my own happiness, brewing up visions of success.” For you, positivity and optimism is a conscious choice, and your success relies on making the choice to lean into that positivity.

DECK USED: CUTE AND CREEPY TAROT AND HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION CARDS

October 5

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long and took place while soaking in the bathtub. The meditation was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

The Shadow Self (aka. The Devil) – Self destruction is a temptation of yours that comes with a great number of bad habits and unhealthy urges and nasty negative inner narratives. Sometimes, you don’t even realize that you’re indulging in them until something turns around and shines a spotlight on them.

One of those self destructive habits is to put yourself down, often without even realizing you’re doing it. It’s not difficult, with the scars and damage you wear, and yet when something comes along like the affirmation “I am Boo-tiful” it brings home a reminder that you have let this quiet voice in your head get out of control.

Make sure you don’t ignore what’s going on. Now that it’s been brought into the spotlight? Take time to counteract these destructive moments with positive ones. Feed that pain filled inner soul something good with a bit of self appreciation today.

DECK USED: EARTH WHISPERS TAROT AND HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION CARDS

October 6

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Wheel of Fortune – Set aside fear and pride, and focus on being kind… even to those that you feel might not deserve it. When you seek to approach others and life as a whole with kindness, you live consciously, aware of how you affect others and the world around you as a whole. Everything in life is easier when you offer kindness to yourself and to others. The good times are even better, the bad times are a little less heavy.

DECK USED:  SKELE-TAROT AND HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION CARDS

Tarotholics Philosophical Oracle Reading

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Philosophical Questions for October 2023

October Philosophical Questions Oracle Reading with the Abandoned Oracle X-Ray Edition

Oct 4th – Is there an afterlife?

The Mutant and The Clock – In death, we transform into our purest form. That said, everyone’s clock ticks at a different speed on the other side, and while some end up moving on immediately, others may linger for a short amount of time or longer.  In either case, there is something that happens with each of us after death and therefore, yes, there’s an afterlife.

Oct 11th – Do ghosts exist?

The Cat and The Bird – Some are ready to move on at the first opportunity and when it is given to them they move with speed to grab hold and go with it.  Others choose not to go with the flow and decide to stick around to pursue their own interests.  So yes, these latter individuals become ghosts.

Oct 18th – What awaits us after we pass to the other side of the veil?

The Thief and Voices – When we first pass over to the other side of the veil, there is a time of adjustment where we feel that we have had our lives stolen from us and everything feels overwhelming and confusing.

Oct 25th – Can everyone on the other side make contact when the veil is thin?

The Hand and Revenge – If they are strong enough and motivated enough, they can reach through the veil when the veil is at its thinnest. That motivation can often come from a desire to strike out at the living, seek revenge of some sort, or to accomplish something unfinished they feel is their right or responsibility to complete.

DECK USED: ABANDONED ORACLE X-RAY EDITION

Tarotholics October Challenge Lenormand Reading

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Questions for October 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 6th

Tarotholics Challenge Lenormand Reading with the Halloween Lenormand

Jack-o-Lantern: What makes you smile and lifts your spirits?

Coffin and Letter – When people leave you alone, and you are able to step away from others. Although you are not good at expressing your need for alone time, making it clear that you’re taking time for yourself feels good even when it seems like it might sever connections with others that are important to you. Interestingly, when you step forward and clearly express your needs in this way? They always understand.

Skeleton: What secrets are you hiding that need exposed?

Garden and Stars – Other people mean more to you than you let on.  You care a great deal more than you allow others to realize, both in their welfare as well as in their perspectives, opinions, feelings, and their impressions of you.

Spooked: What scares you?

Child and Crossroads – Losing your independence is terrifying to you. Having to depend on others and not being able to do your own thing and go your own way is a special kind of hell that you struggle with even on a small scale.

Windowsill Candle: Where do you need to lean into the light (positivity/optimism)?

Fox and Clouds – It is important to “lean into the light” during times when your confidence is low and uncertainty is clouding your ability to perceive yourself or your situation in a positive light.

DECK USED: HALLOWEEN LENORMAND

Finding the Positive for October 1 – 3

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Owl House Tarot, Darkside Skeleton Tarot, Little Reaper Tarot, and Halloween Affirmations Deck

October 1

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Nine of Swords – Positivity can outweigh the negative voices in your head if you work at it.  Progress doesn’t always happen in leaps and bounds, and expecting yourself to keep up a galloping pace all the time is setting yourself up for failure.  Give yourself a break instead, stop pushing so hard and using the adrenaline from anxiety to force yourself to push even harder.  Instead?  Slow down and look around.  Taking things at a stroll now and then is still progress and nothing to worry over.

DECK USED: OWL HOUSE TAROT AND HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION CARDS

October 2

Seven of Pentacles – The road might be hard at times, and you might feel like giving up, but those are the times you need to keep going. Slow down. Take your time. But keep going. Persistence counts for a lot in life, especially when things start getting difficult.

DECK USED: DARKSIDE SKELETON TAROT AND HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION CARDS

October 3

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Three of Cups – There’s going to be lots and lots of together time and people today. Try your best to enjoy it and stay in the moment instead of worrying about tomorrow or what comes next. Group activities are not your happy place. Remember that you like these people and work on staying positive.

DECK USED: THE LITTLE REAPER TAROT AND HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION CARDS

Tarotholics October Challenge – Oracle Reading

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Tarotholics October Challenge Tarot Spread Reading with the Eerie Encounters Cryptid Oracle

Bat – Awareness/Endings – What is ending at this time that needs your awareness and focus?

Bigfoot – That resentment you’ve been feeling and struggling with is going to begin to loosen up. You are approaching a position where you will be able to let it go if you are aware of what’s going on and willing to lean into that direction.

Calendula – Love/Constancy – Who is a loving constant in your life that needs a bit more recognition?

The Skunk Ape – You need to consider what good things have come from this time with Ms B instead of what has been taken away from you during this experience. Yes, it was hard… but make sure you turn the memory of this experience into a good one for both of you.

Owl – Trust/Knowledge – What do you need to know right now to trust that you’re on the right path?

The Yucca Man – Remember that hardship is growth. Don’t let it make you feel like it’s holding you back, when in truth it is giving you the strength and experience to “level up” instead.

Rosemary – Protection/Memory – What memory from your past needs revisiting to guide you in your future safety?

The Squonk – That asshat that hurt you is coming up for parole soon. Don’t skip out on going to give a victim’s statement, no matter how anxious it makes you or how reluctant you feel about going. Your story needs to be heard.

Black Cat – Risks/Independent Thought – Where is conformity more of a risk than independent thought?

Knobby – Only you truly know where the risks and dangers in your life reside. Don’t let others convince you that you are being unreasonable or paranoid.

Wormwood – Crossing the Veil/Protection – While the veil is thin this month, what in your life needs protecting?

The Mogollon Monster – Make sure when you go home later this month that you take the time to reinforce your wards and protections. The Fae that help in protecting your home have dispersed for the most part because you haven’t been around. Draw them back in and reestablish your connection with them.

Raven – Rebirth/Curiosity – Where can sating your curiosity lead to the resurrection of something you’ve lost?

Ahool the Death Bat – Go hiking on familiar trails… but not at night. Night hikes are out for the time being, no matter how much you enjoy them.

DECK USED: EERIE ENCOUNTERS CRYPTID ORACLE

Finding the Positive for September 28 – 30

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Egyptian Art Nouveau Tarot, Stars Lighting Up the Sky Tarot, Autumn Miss Tarot, Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

September 28

Justice – Cause and effect is a real thing.  You get what you give. If you foster within your life negative thinking and push down your throat punishment after punishment, then it’s not really surprising when your life feels like shit and you start to slide into depression.  “There is no need to be so hard on yourself…” as when you are hard on yourself, life becomes harder as a result.  Stop.  Turn it around by working to instill positivity and optimism into your life instead.  Be KIND to yourself, and in return life will turn towards a more positive and optimistic theme.  You’ve seen it before… it will happen again if you work at it.

DECK USED: EGYPTIAN ART NOUVEAU TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

September 29

The Tower – When things fall apart, you don’t have to know the answers and have the fix right away.  It’s okay to be lost in the chaos now and then, or to have to take things slow and as they come instead of playing Mr Fix-it right from the get-go.

DECK USED: STARS LIGHTING UP THE NIGHT TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

September 30

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Queen of Pentacles – You don’t need to be hard or harsh or cold to be strong. You can be supportive and nurturing… and strong. You can be warm and earthy… and strong. There is no need to be hard or harsh or cold. Not with others, and not with yourself either, for it is when you are kind to yourself you have more to give in being kind to others as well.

DECK USED: AUTUMN MISS TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS