tarot for self care

Flower Food

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Today’s meditation was skipped, although I have every intention on using this time away from home to get back on track in this area.

R Black Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Star card, which is traditionally a representation of Hope, spiritual guidance, trust, gentle optimism, and the connections between the physical world, internal perceptions, and the spiritual realm.

The stars bear witness to our pain, our heartache, our joy, and out celebrations. They have inspired us since the beginning of our time on earth to look outside of our own lives and beyond ourselves.

Combined with the affirmation card for today, the message I see here is that when things are dark and painful in life, it’s important to look for the things we can do to make things better. Don’t just wallow, but create something beautiful, just as flowers grow from manure.

DECK USED:  R BLACK TAROT AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK

Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 20th

The Crystal Forest Oracle and Phantasma TarotWhat is currently energizing me?
Tanzanite and King of Pentacles

Supporting others isn’t always about being a shoulder to cry on, sometimes it’s about making sure all the practical shit gets done and everything that need to be sustained and kept on track is in order to ensure there are no hiccups while those needing the support are distracted.

Why does this make me feel energized?
Citrine, Nine of Wands atop Seven of Wands

You take joy in being able to protect those that you care about, and this type of support protects them by creating barriers between their grief and those that might take advantage or drag them down further.

DECK USED: THE CRYSTAL FORESTS ORACLE AND PHANTASMA TAROT

Tarot Nerd’s Better Boundaries Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 19th thru 22nd

R Black TarotHow can I tell when my boundaries are being pushed?

The Magician – Tap into the tools you have at hand. Pay attention and stand tall instead of just “floating along”.

How can I be more assertive in protecting my boundaries?

Four of Cups – Take a step back. You are in need of space, distance, and calm. It is only with a bit more distance and a good deal more centering that you can firm up those boundaries.

How can I tell when I’m pushing someone else’s boundaries?

Mother of Pentacles atop Five of Swords – Pay attention to their reactions. Tune in and watch for a rise in aggression.

How can I be more respectful of others’ boundaries?

Ten of Swords atop Two of Pentacles – Accept that everyone has to go through painful transitions, and it’s important to give them the right balance between helpfulness and space to allow them those experiences.

DECK USED: R BLACK TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I crashed early. I was desperate for some quality sleep.

Potential Skills Cartomancy Reading

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Entwined v2 Playing CardsThe prompt for this reading came from one of my Discord servers and is as follows:
“While things are full of harvesting this month, sometimes the harvest can come from within ourselves.”

What is a skill that I am not giving my attention to?

Ace of Hearts – My ability to connect with and process these new emotions. With the passing of a loved one that happened yesterday, I’m struggling with not shutting down. This card it a reminder to not focus on fighting the shut down, but instead to focus on staying open. Same battle… far different perspective and focus.

What can I do to build upon and explore this neglected skill of mine?

Nine of Diamonds – Appreciate just how well off you are and all that you have. Practice gratitude and stay focused on the more positive side of things.

Why is this skill worth building?

Queen of Diamonds – By building on this skill, it allows you to connect more deeply with others and support them in a more nurturing manner.

In what way could this skill be useful to me in the future?

Ten of Clubs – It will give you a different perspective on overwhelm and life balance.

DECK USED: ENTWINED v2 PLAYING CARDS

Saying Goodbye

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Today’s meditation was skipped. In fact my entire day and routine has gone to shit.

Gnostic Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Six of Air (Swords), which is traditionally a representation of leaving behind what is unhealthy and isn’t working in order to seek out something better on the horizon.

Today I am grieving for someone I considered in many ways more of a father to me than my own passed away. There was time for a quick FaceTime call to say goodbye, and the imagery in this card mimics the sight of him in his hospital bed, in the angle of the body, the tilt of his head… etc.

These cards are a message of reassurance. They speak of him leaving on his own terms. That he was ready, and it was time.

DECK USED:  GNOSTIC TAROT AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK

Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 19

Phenomena Oracle and Personal Space TarotWhat is currently draining me?
Flood, The World atop Two of Swords

Overwhelmed by the gravity of the choices before me on how to move forward.

What is the cause of this?
Crystallize and Two of Wands

Plans frozen and cracked. Holding pattern.

What can I do about this?
Earthquake and Ten of Pentacles

Focus on providing and receiving stability as the world shakes under your feet. Brace each other.

DECK USED: PHENOMENA ORACLE AND PERSONAL SPACE TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 19th: What is…

Gnostic TarotBlocking My Way

Three of Fire – Hesitation. Yourself. Not “everyone” is on board. Within the shadow of the self there lies resistance to moving forward.

Distracting My Attention

The Fool – You want to fuck around instead of buckling down. This longing for something more carefree and less responsible is new for you and keeps tugging your focus off of your goals.

Tying My Hands

Man / Hero of Air – Impulsivity. When you impulsively follow the fool’s lead, you decrease your options by wasting time chasing windmills.

DECK USED: GNOSTIC TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I made sure to keep up with my eating today, regardless of the fact I want hungry.

There’s More

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Today’s meditation was skipped once again. The bank adventure continues and is frustrating as hell. I swear I am trying to be nice about it.

Fantastical Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower Deck

Today’s draw is the Seven of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of having an abundance of choices, which can be seen as a boon, but can also bring about feelings of inner struggle and overwhelm.

The phrase “you will see wonders” in today’s affirmation card, combined with the couple on the horse riding over the bridge in the Seven of Cups, speak to me of looking beyond the opportunities and options that are in front of your nose. Seek more.

The message in today’s cards is a reminder to keep an open mind and stay flexible. You’re missing out on the good stuff by focusing too hard on what you think are your only options.

DECK USED: FANTASTICAL TAROT AND HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER DECK

Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 18th

Masculine Archetype Deck and The Witches Tarot

What truth do I need to be reminded of?
Entitled Prince and Eight of Wands

Patience is a virtue and immediate gratification is not a theme in your life, no matter how much you want it to be. Continue to work at being kind, and try not to push too hard on others who are just trying to help.

How can I positively embrace and build on this truth?
Crossing the Threshold atop Romantic, Eight of Swords atop The Tower Rx

It’s not the end of the world, just a stumbling block on your path. Continue to use your words and kindness to sway people in your favor and, in turn, get them to work harder for you than they would if you approached with bluster.

DECK USED: MASCULINE ARCHETYPE DECK AND THE WITCHES TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 16th & 18th

The Slavic Oracle and Fantastical Tarot

Advice I need to hear at this time concerning my work life.

Fertility and The Star – Look forward with eagerness and hope, because now is the time for growth. Don’t worry so much about the shit that’s going wrong, for they are only small pebbles on the path forward. They won’t hinder your growth in the least.

What do I need to focus on for self-care for this full moon?

Harvest and Ace of Pentacles – Now is the time when businesses in the red slide into the black, and your business needs this boon as well. Focus on what needs to be done to keep your business running smoothly and pulling all that new money in that you depend on the season to bring. The more you manage to bring in at this time of year, the easier and happier the majority of the year ahead will be.

DECK USED: THE SLAVIC ORACLE AND FANTASTICAL TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I worked hard to just not think about the bank thing. To give it some time and space.

Lunar Eclipse in Taurus – November 2021

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Tomorrow is not just the Full Moon, but there is also a Lunar Eclipse!  In celebration of that upcoming event, I decided to do a reading geared towards the eclipse and the energies surrounding it. This spread is brought to you by Ethony‘s Tarot By the Moon series.

Lunar Eclipse in Taurus - Surrealist Tarot

1. What do my guides want me to know during this time?

The Wheel – Ups and downs are part of life. Make sure you’re focusing on the good and not becoming hyper focused on the bad.

2. Where is it best to focus my energy at this time?

Two of Cups atop Four of Pentacles – Resolving differences and creating sense of community between those nearest and dearest to you. Union and harmony is going to be extremely important in the weeks ahead, and these themes can only be established when people feel safe and secure.

3. What mask do I need to drop?

Strength – You can’t do everything yourself no matter how much you want to believe that you can. Stop pretending. You’re not fooling yourself or anyone else. Allow others in to help you.

4. What needs to be reigned in?

Eight of Wands – Slow down. You’re starting to get ahead of yourself again. Don’t allow yourself to fall back into that horrible churning place where you feel like you’re spinning your wheels and not getting anywhere.

5. How can I be more gentle with myself during this time?

The Hermit – Make sure you are getting the extra (and yes, healthy) alone time that you need right now. This means allowing yourself time in nature whenever possible, and getting back into your meditation practice on a regular basis.

DECK USED: SURREALIST TAROT

Sugar vs Vinegar… Flowers vs Thunder

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Today’s meditation was skipped because I overslept my nap and my shrink’s appointment call woke me up. I then dove right back into bank and credit fraud department calls in an effort to fix my damned card.

Heretical Fates Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Justice card, which is traditionally a representation of repercussions and other themes that have to do with cause and effect, and can often indicate the involvement of law enforcement or the legal system within a situation.

Raise your words, not your voice, is advice that I really needed today.  It’s another way of saying “you attract more bees with honey than vinegar” and… considering how frustrating today was?  I very much needed the reminder to be nice.

The thing is? Sometimes being nasty works out. But more often than not? It just makes people balk and not want to help you. When calling in to customer service, if you’re getting a new person each time, they really have absolutely nothing to do with your last experience.  So when you then “come in hot” instead of being nice? To them, it’s out of the blue.  This is hard to remember when we’re frustrated or annoyed, but if the aim is getting someone to help, you definitely don’t want them balking on the other side of the phone.

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Mr Lionharts’ #TheNovemberTarot Solitary Tarot Challenge Prompt
Questions for November 17th

Enchanted Spell Oracle and Naibi di Giovanni VacchettaWhat am overthinking or do I tend to overthink frequently?
Intellect, Amore atop VI di Bastoni

You’ve spent too much time thinking about how others perceive you and wanting them to like you. You don’t have to overthink this. You’re a likable person, even if you don’t feel like that’s the case.

How can I find or create more inner piece for myself here?
Luxury atop Energy, IX di Dinari

Be grateful for all that you have and all those that are within your life rather than looking for more. New people and new friends are all well and good, but make sure that you aren’t forsaking those you care about and that care about you in the process.

DECK USED: ENCHANTED SPELL ORACLE AND NAIBI DI GIOVANNI VACCHETTA

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2021 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for November 17th: Can a person without hope live a full and happy life?

Heretical Fates TarotReading Summary: By making oneself comfortable in the moment (Four of Wands), setting oneself apart from conflict and strife (Four of Swords), and fostering good relationships (Ace of Cups).

Take Away: Yes. It is possible for a person without hope to live a full and happy life.  The key to doing this successfully is to avoid the things that require hope to make one happy.

For example, if you avoid the things that make you wish for more or hope for better, and are happy with what you have and have a life filled with only good and healthy relationships, then there is less need for hope to lighten your load, as your load in life is already quite light.

This is an interesting answer for me, as I was certain the reply would be no.

DECK USED: HERETICAL FATES TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I made sure to get in my smoothie, as well as my muffin and tea, even though it wasn’t easy today.  I kept getting distracted.  In fact, by the end of the day I had partially eaten plates of food all over the house as every time I tried to eat I either got interrupted or distracted.