tarot as a motivational tool

Wild and Free Lenormand Reading

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Wild and Free Lenormand Reading with the Steampunk Lenormand

In what way am I feeling confined?

Cross and House – Too much time indoors will make you feel stagnant and stymied. So much of your spiritual path can be taken outside, so stop trying to do it all indoors. With spring arriving, the weather is turning and you have plenty of opportunity to step out into the fresh air now.

What part of me wants to grow more wild and free?

Snake and Tree – There is a warning here that you need to get to a doctor and get checked out.  Something is wrong physically, and it’s time to deal with it so that it is not given the opportunity to “grow more wild and free” in your body or your life.  Call the doc.

What will I attract if I open up and allow my true colors to shine?

Coffin and Bear – A shift in abundance of resources for the better.  This will allow for a greater amount of security through the boon that these changes can offer.

DECK USED: STEAMPUNK LENORMAND

Let’s Do It Right the First Time

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Fantôme TarotToday’s draw is the Ace of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of the seed of new beginnings in the area of one’s intellect, education, ambitions, thoughts, and communication. This often translates into themes that have to do with new ideas and interests, new contacts or ways to communicate with others, or new interests or educational pursuits.

Tomorrow, I want to get some organization done for the transition process going on in my home.  It means I need to sit down and think through what I want to do.  I had a new idea for how to store some of my supplies for my business, which in turn will give me more room in the other room, and thus help me in getting things moved around in the living room.

Today’s card is an encouragement to look closely at this new idea.  Write it down and look it over. Piece it together and strategize the hell out of it, but make sure to leave room for adaptation and adjustments… just in case.  It’s new after all, so there’s sure to be a need for some wiggle room as well.

DECK USED:  FANTÔME TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Question for March 21st: What do I need to know about my intuitive abilities?

Opal OracleReading Summary: There is a lot still to learn (Mystery), but you have to take your time (Timing). If you continue to nurture it, over time it will grow just like a seed within the soil (Nurture).

Take Away: These cards are a reminder that I have not peaked, and am far from ever reaching a peak in this area.  There is a great deal of growth yet to be had.  In order to tap into that growth, you need patience and a willingness to put yourself and these pursuits first over time.  In doing this you will give yourself what you need to expand upon the strength and reach of your intuition.

DECK USED: OPAL ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsMar2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions for March 19th and 21st

Fantôme TarotHow am I doing emotionally at this time?

Ten of Swords and Five of Pentacles – You are at the bottom of depression’s pit. It’s painful and triggering (scarcity issues), but remember that the only way forward from here is up.

Look up, and start climbing.

How can I improve on where I am emotionally in the week ahead?

Ace of Pentacles Rx and Nine of Swords – Don’t put any more on your plate right now, you’ve already got enough to deal with in just dealing with your mental health and with those things you’ve already got going.  New projects need to be set aside for later.

DECK USED: FANTÔME TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I’m trying to be kinder to my body today. After a trip to the chiropractor to get my rib back into alignment, there’s a lot of ice packs and heat packs needed to get things calmed down and hopefully ease off some of the pain.

Plotting the Course

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Superlunaris TarotToday’s draw is the Two of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of planning and the choices come with mapping one’s path forward, looking ahead, plotting a course, and progress.

Like the girl in this card’s imagery that takes a moment to sit on the rock and plot her course, this card’s appearance is a reminder that forward movement goes a lot more smoothly when you have a plan in place.

There’s always going to be lots of different ways to get where you want to go, but to help things go more smoothly, it’s good to take a moment and look ahead, decide on a plan, and then act.

Today’s card is a reminder that the planning stage is important, and that in the projects and endeavors you invest in, a bit of extra planning is never a  bad thing… neither is checking in on that plan in the middle of the journey just to make sure you’re on track and don’t need to make any adaptations or adjustments.

DECK USED:  SUPERLUNARIS TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for March 19th and 20th

Cosmic Guidance OracleHow can I further enhance my intuitive abilities?

Manifestation atop Happy Endings – What you focus your attention on is what will manifest into reality. Focus on moving in the direction of what will make you happiest, and your intuition will be a part of that journey, thriving and growing along the way.

How does my intuition speak most strongly to me?

Let Go and The Sun – When you can relax and let go of control is when your intuition speaks most strongly to you. This is why when you are tense, under duress, or otherwise struggling, your intuition speaks in a barely audible whisper and you have to strain to hear it.

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#DiscordTarotholicsMar2022 Challenge Prompt
Topic for March 20th: Do the Ostara Spread

Ostara Spread with the Superlunaris Tarot

Tulips: Where do I need to practice forgiveness to foster stronger loyalty?

Justice – Let the scales of balance do their job instead of trying to mete out punishment on your own. All of life requires balance, and throughout life the scales of balance tip one way then the other in an effort to find that perfect medium. There’s no need to step in and push the scales the other way with your hand, as they will do so on their own if given a chance.

Robin: How can I give myself more compassion and patience?

The Sun – Through optimism, positivity, and allowing yourself to experience fun and joy, you are able to give the roots of compassion and patience in your life and for yourself the nutrients that are  needed to grow.

Rose Quartz: How can I be more open to offering unconditional love to others?

The Magician – Everything you need to accomplish this is already within you. You only need to open up your heart and allow that love to flow more freely. Just make sure you are being wise about the application, as although everyone may be deserving of love, not everyone is deserving of your trust.

Rabbit: How can I encourage more abundance in my life this spring?

Five of Cups – Don’t focus so much on the bad that you turn away from the boon. This is another area where focusing on the optimism and positivity mentioned above will serve you well.  Abundance doesn’t lie within what you have, but upon what you choose to focus on.  Are you focusing on what you don’t have?  Or all that’s good that you do have already?

Aquamarine: What do I need to help me stay calm and courageous in the face of adversity?

Nine of Swords – The awareness that your worries and anxieties are not based in reality, but rather a tactic of your negative inner narrative, and thus not just useless, but harmful to you.

Butterfly: What sort of transformation is waiting for me the spring?

Ten of Cups – With the spring comes an opportunity to climb yourself out of that dark pit and look up.

Clover: Where in life will luck play into protecting me from potential harm?

Wheel of Fortune – Luck likes to step in for you whenever life becomes unpredictable. This falls back to the earlier Nine of Swords in this reading, and remembering that your negative inner narrative is not there to help you when it’s whispering words of anxiety and worry in your ear. Remember that there is luck to be had when you need it, you have only to have faith that it’ll be there for you.

DECK USED: SUPERLUNARIS TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I’m currently playing catch up and… I can’t remember Sunday so I have no idea what self kindness I might have done.

Refine and Redefine

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Story's Fairy Taling TarotToday’s draw is the Art card. This deck is based on the Thoth system. In that system, Art replaces the RWS Temperance card, and it’s traditional meaning is about finding which elements are missing in your life, honing and refining one’s skills and abilities, and self-discipline angled toward a purpose.

In the imagery of this card, we see the three little pigs doing exactly that.  They work to hone and refine the house they are building to perfect it for their needs.

Today’s card is a reminder that there is still work to be done.  It doesn’t need to be done right this minute, in fact, it would be better to take some time to look over your plan and do a bit of refining yourself. Look for what’s not going to work, and see if you can’t adjust and refine things until you get just the results you’re working towards.

DECK USED:  STORY’S FAIRY TALING TAROT

Mr Lionharts’ #TheMarchTarot Animal Guide Challenge Prompt

Medicine Cards - RaccoonMarch Animal Guide – Raccoon – Teamwork and finding healthy balance between independence and community, goal-oriented, ingenuity, industriousness, cleanliness, curiosity, adaptability, and equality.

The Raccoon appears in the Medicine Cards Deck as card No.46, and is described as a protector and provider, likening them to the tales of Robin Hood and pointing out that, in groups, there is a great deal of generosity demonstrated in their behavior among each other.  Although this creature is often seen of as a “trash bandit”, they often steal not for themselves, but to further their community and feed those unable to feed themselves.

Story's Fairy Taling TarotA desire I should feed in support of my best self?

Queen of Wands and Nine of Cups – Do more of the stuff that you want to do, and less of the stuff you don’t. Indulge in your pursuit of happiness instead of setting it on the back burner.  Don’t allow you focus to pull you from the things you enjoy, allow the things you enjoy to distract you from your focus.

In what way could respecting my needs liberate me?

Death and Four of Swords – Respecting your needs will foster gradual changes towards a healthier form of rest and restoration, a more grounded inner narrative, and better sleep. It’s through being kind to yourself that you will be able to heal more thoroughly and find a better balance in your life for further restoration moving forward.

What is the first step I can take to honor my needs?

Ace of Pentacles and Three of Pentacles – New collaborative methods at work are needed, but make sure that when you invite people in to help you that you’re doing so in a healthy way for both yourself and for them. Look closely at your methods and how you interact with others and turn over a new leaf on how you go about expressing what is needed.

DECK USED: STORY’S FAIRY TALING TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Today I went down into the basement storage and worked to get the shelves reinforced and the place cleaned up.  There’s at least 15 years of dust down there.  Piles of it.  And if I’m going to be putting stuff down there that I have to access somewhat regularly, all that had to be taken care of.  I’ll have to go down once more and wipe everything down with a rag, but when my body said stop?  I stopped instead of continuing to push myself to do more.

Don’t Waste Your Time

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#DailyCalm with the Calm appToday’s meditation was just over ten minutes long, and was another of the guided #dailycalm meditations from the Calm app. The meditation was a full body yoga nidra, which moved through the entire body from head to foot, before expanding out to encompass the entire body.

As the quote from today’s meditation (to the right) indicates, this type of meditation makes it easy to let go of one’s thoughts and drift in a place of sensation.  It’s one of my favorite types of guided meditation.

Soul Cards TarotToday’s draw is the Five of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of tests, trials, conflict, and the harbinger of energy stirring to life after the rest and recuperation found in the Four of Swords.

You’ve got this. Slay it, baby.

The tug of war between the birds and the cat is strewn with blades of conflict.  Neither is winning… but neither is either of them loosing.

The message here is a reminder that sometimes conflict isn’t the best option.  Being contrary can waste a lot of time if you let it.  Look at where you are feeling contrary… and consider how much time you’re wasting trying to play tug of war with things and people that don’t really matter.

DECK USED:  SOUL CATS TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Question for March 19th: How can I better manage my inner critic?

Animal Totems and the I-ChingReading Summary: Accept that it’s a part of you (Alligator) and work at shifting your inner critic’s narrative (Snake) to something not so aggressive (Slug).

Take Away: My inner critic is very aggressive.  Excessively so, and I know this.  It’s not just about what could be done differently, but an abusive dialogue used to beat down my spirit and bleed my soul.

It’s a form of self destruction that can often be insidious, and other times blatant and violent.  The advice here is that It’s important to focus on shifting that tendency to a softer, less aggressive messaging.  Just don’t take it, but accept instead that it’s a part of you that you can work on and adapt, alter and improve upon.

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#DiscordTarotholicsMar2022 Challenge Prompt
Questions from March 17th and 18th

Soul Cards TarotWhat do I need to focus on for self-care for this full moon?

Page of Wands, The Wheel atop Six of Swords – Don’t worry so much about the ups and downs, just act to make things better. Letting the fickle moods of fate hold you back from improving your life is a bad idea, and can lead to many things you want (or need) to get done being abandoned instead of accomplished.

What are my strengths when dealing with others?

Four of Cups and Temperance – You come off as chill, easy-going, and temperate in mood and behavior. Not a lot of extremes going on, but neither are you particularly boring. You appear to know where your bread is buttered and enjoy those things to their fullest, even while displaying those places where you struggle with moderation for all to see.

DECK USED: SOUL CATS TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I took a nap at the gas station because I wasn’t sure I could make it home safely without one.  So, instead of pushing myself, I pulled a blanket out of the back and took a quick nap.

Presence & Persistence Tarot Reading

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Presence & Persistence Tarot Reading with the Faunabelle Tarot

PRESENCE: What do I most need to be present with right now?

The Sun – Focus on the positive and push optimism right now. It’s time to start the climb out of your depression’s pit, and leaning into positivity can help you in scaling those walls. Lean into these themes and stay focused on where you want to go as the light begins to grow brighter and brighter above.

EASE: What do I need to ease off on?

Seven of Cups – Stop worrying so much about all of the different crap you need to do.  You’re unnecessarily overwhelming yourself.  Consider just doing one small thing a day.  Even just a tiny little thing is more than nothing and will keep you from getting stalled out with the overwhelming amount of options on what to do that are out there.  It’s about doing one small thing a day right now, not “what can we get done”.

PERSIST: What do I need to persist with, even if it’s challenging?

Five of Wands – Hold onto your moral compass and your values.  Push back is natural now and then, but don’t give up.  Instead, look at shifting your trajectory and those of others so you can unite your passions to a purpose instead of butting heads.

GIFT: What am I learning through all this?

Ace of Cups – You’re still at the beginning of your emotional learning journey.  You need to focus on enjoying the journey more instead of where you’re going or what you need to get done.

DECK USED: FAUNABELLE TAROT