tarot as a motivational tool

Tear It Down

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Tarot of Life - The TowerToday’s draw is the Tower card, which is traditionally a representation of destruction, chaos, upheaval, sudden change, and tearing constructs in one’s life down in order to make room for something new.

The Tower coming up today is a “get it done” card. It speaks of my plans to finish building the shelves today and get them attached to the wall and in place. It is a reminder that I need to continue to tear down and push aside what isn’t working in order to make room for what is or will.

It took a long time to get started on this project, in part because I was resistant to the chaos involved in the changes that needed to be made. Now that the chaos has ensued, it’s time to push it through till the end. You can’t raze a house partway to the ground in order to build one new one, you have to go all the way down to the foundation.

DECK USED:  TAROT OF LIFE

Mr Lionhart’s #TheJulyTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for July 22nd thru 24th

Power Animals Oracle CardsWhat fear am I guided to abandon and leave behind?

Elephant – The fear that no matter how hard you try, some things are just not going to work out and are going to fail.

The fact is that failure as a part of life, and you learn things from it. It doesn’t always have to do with resolve and willpower. Sometimes it’s just the way it’s meant to be.

What am I asked to trust and have faith in about myself?

Cougar – Don’t allow your negative inner narrative to drag you down and make you feel “less than”. You are too hard on yourself, which means you are far more than what you see in yourself. This card indicates that you are asked to have trust and faith in yourself and your capabilities.

Where/how can I {begin to} embrace my freedom?

Antelope atop Koala – Stand back to listen more, and take action only when action is needed. You don’t have to have your finger in all of the pots, just make sure you’re watching over what’s happening around you so that when you need to step in you can be fully informed when you do so.

DECK USED: POWER ANIMAL ORACLE CARDS

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
Hammock Day – What can you do to relieve some stress for yourself today?

Tarot of LifeReading Summary: Don’t charge forward impulsively in your irritation (Explorer of Swords Rx) when things go wrong or become uncertain (The Moon). Instead, pause a moment to reconnect with what you want to have accomplished in the end (The World).

Take Away: In being headstrong and stubborn, I sometimes push when I should pause. These cards are an encouragement to take that pause, allow my irritation and uncertainty to cool, and make sure I’m still heading in the right direction before pushing forward.

DECK USED: TAROT OF LIFE

Daily Self Kindness

I took breaks for food and water, even as I worked to get to where I wanted to get by the end of the day.  I’m really happy with the results of today’s labors, and I had issues with imbalances because I timed out my eating just right.

In Support of Enthusiasm

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Anime Tarot - Queen of WandsToday’s draw is the Queen of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s motivation, drive, willpower, values, passions, spirituality, principles, and inner spark.

Help to support other’s enthusiasm when you see them faltering. You have the unique ability to provide perspectives that can make or break the fragile start of another’s inner spark with your own responses. Make sure that those responses support others, instead of redirecting them away from what they really desire.

DECK USED:  ANIME TAROT

The #TarotForTheWildSoul Challenge Prompt
Questions for July 19th thru 21st

Starcodes Astro OracleWhere can I release judgement in my heart?

Saturn (Structure) – Stop picking on yourself whenever you take some time off, have a little fun, or do something just for yourself. These things are a part of life too, and have value. Not everything can be about structure and responsibility at every turn. Sometimes you just have to ease up and let loose a bit.

How can I replace judgement with compassion and understanding?

Sixth House (Sustainability) – It’s important to remember that it’s through the balance of having fun along with (and sometimes along side) all of your responsibilities that you can find true comfort and happiness in your everyday life.

What cycles of karma am I ready to be released from?

Dignified (Strength) – Let go of self blame that has kept you from appreciating your opportunities and accomplishments. You don’t have to focus on the stuff that went wrong all the time, instead accept that sometimes it’s just not the right time for those things to come into your life.

DECK USED: STARCODES ASTRO ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question:  What is true beauty?

Anime TarotReading Summary: Free will and independent principles that stand strong (Five of Wands) in support of (Queen of Wands) one’s sense of “home” (Four of Cups).

It took some time to find the connection in the Four of Cups, until I realized that this deck is based on the Thoth system.  In Thoth, the Four of Cups is a representation of “the womb” and a “mother’s love” that is stable, protective, safe, and affectionate. It is a place where one finds peace, connection, and stability on an emotional level.

Take Away: These cards aren’t about house and home, even though I used the word “home” to describe the theme represented here.  Instead, they are about the foundations we build our life, faith, ethics, and principles upon and where they come from.  In these cards, therefore, true beauty is about the love and support that helps someone grow into a good and principled person willing to stand up for their values and beliefs.

DECK USED: ANIME TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Even though it was an orders day today, I took a short (and very needed) nap.

Responsible Prioritization

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Penumbra Tarot - Throne of Torches - King of WandsToday’s draw is the Throne of Torches (King of Wands), which is traditionally a representation of a projective alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s motivation, drive, willpower, values, passions, spirituality, principles, and inner spark.

With only today and tomorrow until it’s time to ship out, today is a catch-up day and you need to make sure you stay focused on your goals.  The more you get done today, the less stressful tomorrow will be, so take that spark you’ve been directing towards getting your shelves done and redirect it into your business for a couple of days. Then you can go back to the shelves again.

Today is all about responsible prioritizing of those things you need to get done.

DECK USED:  PENUMBRA TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
Ugly Truck Day

Sawyer's Path TarotWhat in your life could use a little sprucing up?

It’s time to do a little reinforcement (Nine of Wands) of your wards and protections (The High Priestess). This is something that needs to be taken care of relatively quickly (Eight of Wands). Don’t let it go ’til later or wait until it becomes a problem. Get going and do it now.

How can you start? 

Be proactive about changing things (Ten of Swords), and practical in their execution (King of Swords). Keep in mind that you get what you give. Procrastination just leads to more problems and more procrastination (Justice).

DECK USED: SAWYER’S PATH TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for July 19th thru 21st

How can I safely share my inspiration with others?

Penumbra TarotYou already share quite a lot (Ten of Wands). No matter how interested others are, or how in tune they may be to your own interests (Two of Cups), you need to hold a little back just for yourself (The Hermit).

How does a creative blockage feel to me?

Five of Cups atop Four of Pentacles – Creative blockages feel like apathy, depression, and stagnation. It feels like being stuck, unable to find any joy or positivity, and so you are left stewing in the dark.

When am I creatively true to myself?

When you feel like you have your finger on the pulse of your ambition, and all of the ideas that often run rampant are set in order and strategized (King of Swords). When this feeling is then combined with a feeling of healthy energy that you can expend, then you are able to connect with your true self through your creativity.

DECK USED: PENUMBRA TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I remembered to use Voltaren to help ease some of my pain today.

Just Watch… Don’t Touch

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Sasuraibito Tarot Tiny Traveler EditionToday’s draw is the Emperor card, which is traditionally a representation of taking charge, responsibility, authority, and making decisions for the greater good.

Sometimes, you  have to stand back and allow others to make their own decisions.  It’s how people grow, and if you make all the decisions for them, they never really learn how to do that for themselves.

Sometimes, I have a habit of getting impatient and wanting to step in and be in control just to move things along.  Today’s card is a reminder that it’s okay to step back instead of stepping forward. In fact, sometimes when you watch someone flounder and stew, you can actually see their strength and capabilities growing in those moments.

DECK USED:  SASURAIBITO TAROT TINY TRAVELER

Mr Lionhart’s #TheJulyTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for July 19th thru 21st

Modified Sands Regency Casino Playing CardsWhat am I giving {away} to the world around me?

Four of Spades and Seven of Diamonds (Birds) – Space and time. Check in when you need to, to make sure that everything’s still going smoothly. But you’re giving them space and time to find their own way.

What am I receiving {back} from the world around me?

Two of Clubs and King of Diamonds (Fish) – You’re being given the room to find your own direction and flow in the direction of exploring a more grounded and authoritative place in the world. This is the process of growth that leads to one’s ability to be able to delegate more effectively.

How can I find acceptance in the current balance of things?

Nine of Diamonds (Coffin) and Queen of Hearts (Stork) – Make room for better things to come. You can’t keep everything from the past, no matter how attached or comforted you may feel by these things.  If you want a brighter and more healthy future, you have to let go and trust better is coming to take its place.

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#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
National Daiquiri Day – Where in life can you allow yourself to cut loose and relax?

Sasuraibito Tarot Tiny Traveler EditionReading Summary:  You need to stop looking at everything as as if the cup is half empty (Four of Cups atop Nine of Pentacles) as it perpetuates within you the feeling of needing to fix everything in order to make it right (Eight of Cups). You’re not responsible for fixing the world and everything in it (The Emperor).

Take Away: Sometimes when you try to help, it does more harm than good.  Step back instead.  Watch from a distance and remain quiet.  Everyone has to make their own mistakes sometimes in order to learn and grow.   Instead, identify the boon that comes from keeping your hands off the situation and letting it get worked out on its own without your involvement.

DECK USED: SASURAIBITO TAROT TINY TRAVELER

Daily Self Kindness

I didn’t mean to, but I went to bed early.

Pace Yourself

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The Feline Rider Tarot - Ten of WandsToday’s draw is the Ten of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of overwhelm, burnout, and the burdens of taking on too much at once.

It’s okay to rest now and then.  You’ve gotten as far as you can go right now on the shelves until you get in the rest of the contact paper and a couple of long wood screws.

Instead of stewing over what -more- you can do, take a breather and appreciate what you’ve accomplished instead of pushing yourself too far.  Once the contact paper comes in and you snag a couple of wood screws, you’ll be all set to get going again. Possibly this weekend, in fact, as you have to start on orders on Wednesday, and there’s no way you’ll want to try juggling both trying to work on this project and catching up on orders that have built up during your time off.

DECK USED:  THE FELINE RIDER TAROT

The #TarotForTheWildSoul Challenge Prompt
Questions for July 16th thru 18th

Lisa Hunt's Fairy Tale TarotHow can I open myself to deeper healing from the Universe?

Top Row – Go with the flow (Left Card) and lean on Gideon (Opposites Attract in the Center Card), just don’t forget that a certain amount of effort is also required to keep things progressing (Don’t Get Caught With Your Pants Down in the Right Card).

How can I show up as a more present ally to my fellow human beings?

Middle Row – Less solitude (Left Card) and alone time (Riverside Walk in the Center Card). Take time to approach others with warmth instead of a distant chill (Meeting the Ice Queen in the Right Card).

How can I show up as a more present steward and ally of my home, Planet Earth?

Bottom Row – Spend time enjoying the company of the forest and the trees (Left Card), be generous with your time and your effort to help improve the situation (Center Card), and teach others to do the same (Right Card).

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

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
Women’s Dive Day – What project do you need to dive deeply into and explore more thoroughly?

The Feline Rider TarotReading Summary: Get the things done around your house that you wanna get done (Knight of Cups), and you will work your way into a sense of accomplishment (Nine of Pentacles) that will elevate you to once again feeling like you are the king of your castle (King of Pentacles).

Take Away: Home projects are the focus right now, and need to be where I dive deeply.  The cards here indicate that if I dive deeply into these projects that will make my living environment better, I will in turn feel better about not just my home, but myself as well as a result.

DECK USED: THE FELINE RIDER TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

After I finished with the chiropractor, fire department, bookshelves, and plumbers for the day?  I took a nap.

Modern Conveniences

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Fantasy Showcase Tarot - Ace of SwordsToday’s draw is the Ace of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of the seed of new beginnings in the area of one’s thoughts, intellect, education, logic, ambition, or communications.

My land line phone hasn’t been working right for a while now and I’m starting to think maybe I should just get rid of it entirely now that I have a cell.  The only reason I’ve kept it so long is it’s convenient to hand the phone off between people.   With a cellphone, if you hand it off so someone else can talk, you’re then without the cell until they’re done.

It’s something that I’ve been considering off and on for a bit, but with the phones acting up so much, I think it’s time to take a closer look and figure out if this is really what I want to do.

DECK USED:  THE FANTASY SHOWCASE TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic: Do Spread #3

Location Tarot Spirit of Place and the Korean Wildflower Advice OracleWhat have I forgotten that needs to be brought with me upon my path?

Ace of Cups and Wild Soybean – Your emotions cannot be closeted away in order to get things done. You still need to feel them and deal with them, just don’t let them run you off into hiding.

How can I begin to incorporate that back into my life?

Eight of Cups and Thunberg’s Smartweed – It’s not something you have to think about constantly. You don’t have to pick and choose your emotions, nor accept or reject them. Just let them flow.

Where am I on my path at this time?

Four of Pentacles and Byeonsan Winter Aconite – You’re currently looking back at your past stagnation and struggling to find acceptance with it. It feels like wasted time, and that something has been lost because of it.

What should I prepare to harvest at the end of the month?

Nine of Swords and False Dragonhead – Don’t spend so much time worrying about what you did wrong or what has been lost, but instead focus on your accomplishments. Look for those things that you have done and overcome, rather than dwelling on failures and the struggles themselves that you went through.

How do I begin those preparations?

Four of Swords and Morning Glory – Don’t let yourself forget that rest is also important. It’s not stagnancy when you need time to recover, because in that rest that you take you are doing something. You’re recovering. You need to accept that sometimes that’s enough.

DECK USED: LOCATION TAROT SPIRIT OF PLACE AND KOREAN WILDFLOWER ADVICE ORACLE

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for July 16th thru 18th

Fantasy Showcase TarotWhat action can I take today to be more creative?

The Hermit atop Strength – Having some alone time today to work on the project you want to work on will allow your creativity to flourish.

What do I feel when I work on something creative?

The Emperor – Control and focus. During these times, you feel as if you are in full control of your own agency, and can mold the world to your will and desires.

What does creative inspiration feel like?

Page of Cups and Three of Cups – It feels like letting loose the floodgates. There is always so much creativity flowing inside you that when you finally find something to direct towards and let it loose, it flows freely and can take over your focus entirely. At these times there is a sense of eagerness and joy that feels a great deal like celebration.

DECK USED: THE FANTASY SHOWCASE TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I used a pillow under my knees today while working on getting the contact paper on the backing for the shelves. It was still painful to be on my knees so much, but probably not half as painful as it otherwise might have been.