tarot for self care

Mabon Oracle Reading Part 1 of 2

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#DiscordTarotholicsSep2023 Tarot Challenge
Mabon Spread – Part 1 of 2

Mabon Oracle Reading with the Earthly Souls & Spirits Moon Oracle

Wolf: Bravery / Strength – How can I bolster my strength and bravery for hurdles yet to come?

Compassion – Cut yourself some slack. You have been up against a lot and need to be kinder and more understanding in how you treat yourself both physically and emotionally.

Owl: Trust / Knowledge – How can I learn to better trust my perception of the world and other people?

Clarity – Don’t allow your preconceptions to cloud your vision. Intuition is, of course, important… as are first impressions, but don’t let them be the end-all be-all of how you see people and the world. Stay open for new revelations.

Stag: Dignity / Integrity – Where in my life can greater dignity create a stronger sense of integrity?

Spontaneous – You don’t have to be unpredictable to be spontaneous from time to time.  By allowing yourself the structure and stability that is a part of your nature, spontaneity may come in different forms than for those that don’t value those qualities, but it still counts and will keep things fresh while still allowing you to stay true to yourself.

Eagle: Leadership / Grace – Why does good and successful leadership also require a modicum of grace?

Beautiful – People are drawn to those things that appeal to their sense of grace and beauty. It’s through those qualities that leaders draw people in, collecting others to follow them where they lead.  This makes charisma (which grace is absolutely a part of) an important quality that is needed for a good and successful leader.

Salmon: Movement / Instinct – In what direction have I been moving by instinct without realizing it?

Evolve – Your growth in the direction of the person you want to become continues, even when you are not diligently keeping an eye on your path and progress. You don’t need to keep an eye on things every moment, as long as you are being true to your nature, so that as you grow and evolve you continue to head in the right direction.

Wild Goose: Devotion / History – How can my past relationships and friendships taught me to be a better person?

Faith – Your past relationships have helped to teach you to have more faith in yourself by showing you that you are stronger and more resilient than you realize.

DECK USED: EARTHLY SOULS & SPIRITS MOON ORACLE

Dionysian Mysteries Tarot Reading

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The #lucetseptembertarotchallenge Dionysian Mysteries Challenge
Questions for September 5th thru 8th – The Dance of Life

Dionysian Mysteries Tarot Reading with the Golden Journey Tarot and Nature Lover's Oracle

The Sacrifice – What old habits or thought patterns do you need to sacrifice to promote spiritual growth?

Ten of Cups and Merganser Duck – Remember that happily ever after is not a destination, but instead it is found in small moments along the way. If you are always waiting to find happiness and achieve happiness as some distant ambition or goal, you are missing out on it because you are blinding yourself to its presence in the now and along your current journey.

The Mystery – What do you most desire in your life and how can you achieve it?

Two of Cups and Shooting Star – A harmonious connection with where we are both on the same page and feel secure in the knowledge that it’s working for both involved. This type of connection with others can only be achieved through acceptance of others flaws as well as your own. Perfection is only achieved when there are flaws.

The Masks – What parts of yourself do you hide from others?

The Hierophant Rx and Pearl – You work hard to hide from others the novice parts of yourself that are untried and vulnerable, keeping them carefully tucked away and protected from harm.

How can you harness your true self?

Nine of Cups and Air – By remembering that when you are feeling lax and chill in your sense of self satisfaction, it’s time to start moving again instead of becoming stagnant. Sinking into that feeling of satisfaction to the point you linger and wallow pulls you away from the spark of energy that helps you in staying in touch with and expressing your true self.

The Daze – Where do you find comfort and inspiration in times of chaos and confusion?

The Fool Rx and Amber – When times of chaos and confusion reign, you find comfort and inspiration in sinking into the things you know and revisiting the things you have done before. Being on unfamiliar ground just makes you feel more vulnerable during these times.

DECK USED: GOLDEN JOURNEY TAROT AND NATURE LOVER’S ORACLE

Finding the Positive for September 4 – 6

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Teddy Tarot, Arcanis Animal Tarot, Mystical Realm Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

September 4

Eight of Cups – “You are a fighter, ever onwards”, but sometimes you need to know when it’s time to let it go and walk away.  You can’t fight every battle, and sometimes when things fall apart? It’s for a reason. Instead of trying to piece things back together that have not been working for you for a while now, consider letting them go.  Yes, it hurts and it’s disappointing, but it’s only when you toss the broken shit that you can begin the mending of your own heart.

DECK USED: TEDDY TAROT GOLDEN EDITION AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

September 5

The Sun – Today’s card(s) are a reminder that you are enough. Right now.  All on your own.  Without apology.  They are a reminder to own who you are, flaws and all, for it is through knowing yourself and owning who you are that you are able to find success and happiness in life.  Don’t spend so much time trying to “fix” yourself or apologizing for yourself that you miss out on all the good stuff that acceptance of the self can bring.

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

September 6

Two of Swords –  “You can do the thing!” You just have to put your mind and focus to it.  I’m not entirely sure what “the thing” is, but this advice goes well for a whole lot of things.  It advises that when you are feeling uncertain and dealing with self doubt, that the way past that and to success is to just DO it instead of waffling and second guessing yourself.  I can relate to this… because sometimes when you think too much or get too many perspectives, you end up stymied.  Today’s card is a reminder not to let that happen, but actually make the decision to act instead.

DECK USED: MYSTICAL REALM TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

Dionysian Mysteries Lenormand Reading

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The #lucetseptembertarotchallenge Dionysian Mysteries Challenge
Questions for September 1st thru 4th – The Dance of Life

Dionysian Mysteries Challenge with The Early Riser's Lenormand

The Essence of Dionysus – Draw a card that gives you insight into the energy of Dionysus and how to welcome it into your life.

Stag and Bat (Man and Fox) – Dionysus connects with that part of you that is unpredictable and keeps people’s guessing. It is the joy in those moments that allows you to welcome this quality into your life, for it speaks of a bit of harmless mischievous fun.

The Vineyard – Which aspect of yourself must you let go of to make room for new growth?

Light (Cross) and Soul Family – Let go of the feeling that those you choose as family are a burden to you. See them in a better light than that. Yes, right now, you’re dealing with a lot of responsibility and it’s put a lot of weight on you, but work to make sure you don’t tilt into thoughts of them as a burden.

The Dance – How can you free yourself and express your inner passions?

Moon and Ship – Explore your emotions and allow them the freedom to be expressed openly. Instead of burying them or hiding them,  you need to delve in and take a closer look at them.  As they become more familiar, they will become easier and easier to express confidently in healthy ways.

Ecstasy – What makes your heart beat faster and your soul light up?

Birds and Jewels – Your time spent in play on the rp server, allowing you time to be with those important to you while feeling as if you are shining bright for all to see. Even when you aren’t playing but just chatting now and then with Gid and the friends that are there, it allows you a moment now and then to shine brighter from within… although that “heart beat faster” part is all for him and how special and important he makes you feel.

DECK USED: THE EARLY RISER’S LENORMAND

Finding the Positive for September 1 – 3

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Be With Your Body Tarot, Tarot of the Everlasting Day, RainShadow Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

September 1

Ace of Hips (Cups) – You matter… and so do your emotions and how you feel about things.  Don’t let your feelings stay buried, as they can cause some unpleasant physical repercussions when you do. Specifically?  It can cause your IBS to act up.   Instead, speak up and share your emotions with those that need to hear what you are feeling… and with those that you trust to help you process them.

DECK USED: BE WITH YOUR BODY TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

September 2

The Hermit – Today’s card is a reminder that it’s okay to need that alone time, and the cuddle time with Miss Luna when you are able to get a bit of it.  Don’t feel guilty about it, thinking you are taking away from other responsibilities in order to be “selfish”.  It’s needed for your mental health, and for hers too.  You’re allowed to need that, and to take it when you can.

DECK USED: TAROT OF THE EVERLASTING DAY AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

September 3

King of Swords – “You are going to get through this just fine”, it’s just going to take a bit of leadership and strategy to get there.  Take the initiative and activate that clever mind of yours to show others how it’s done and inspire them to follow your lead. Creative thinking on safety measures and physio exercises is a must right now to help Ms B re-discover her independence and confront her fears.

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

❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)

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These Saturday readings are (not usually) bearing in on any one thing or event in my life, as the question used is asking for a more general outlook. This is a self care exercise, and is not meant as a predictive reading… although that, too, happens on occasion.

The question is… What do I need to focus for self-care through the week ahead?

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with the Tarot of the Everlasting Day and Coffee Cup Oracle

Earth – Three of Cups – Try to find some time to have some fun with others this week. Lean into laughter and making everyone feel included. It will help build a more cohesive unit, and a greater sense of stability if you do.

Air – Seven of Swords atop Ten of Wands – Remember that if you don’t deal with and mitigate feelings of overwhelm, they will sneak their way into the territory of burnout and end up stealing away your energy and confidence.

Water – The Devil – Stay mindful that your emotions can drive you to unhealthy behaviors. Make sure that you are dealing with your emotions instead of letting them fester so that you can avoid going down that road.

Fire – Ace of Wands – It’s okay to let yourself get excited and enthusiastic about something. Work on incorporating a bit of passion into your days instead of trying to smother that aspect of yourself.

Waning – Eye and Heart – Be grateful for what you have instead of feeling envious that you don’t have more. You are getting time with him that you weren’t before. Is it as much as either of you want? No. But feeling envious about that solves nothing and brings a negativity into the equation that doesn’t need to be there.

Waxing – Dove and Snake – It might not seem like it, but this week would be an excellent time to drown.

DECKS USED: TAROT OF THE EVERLASTING DAY AND COFFEE CUP ORACLE