tarot for self care

Deal With Today, Then Let It Go

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Today’s meditation was skipped because it was a drive across the country day and I woke up late.

Broke B Tarot and Thera-Pets Animal Support Affirmation CardsToday’s draw is the Queen of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s thoughts, intellect, logic, communication, or instinct.  This often translates into themes that have to do with strong and supportive individuals that give spectacularly good advice based upon their own experiences and creative thought processes. They are willing to support your dreams, especially if those dreams involve broadening your horizons and education.

Z went home today after living with us for well over a year and a half.  I drove her up north and took her over the border.  Helped her get settled in at her place, then came back across for mail, et al.   The border crossing was a bit harrowing, but she doesn’t have to quarantine, and thus can now care for herself now that she’s home.

It was a rough day.  Lots of traffic and shitty drivers, lots of people with attitudes in stores and stops along the way (although, other than a crapload of paperwork, the border people were very nice today).  The message in these cards is to own the day and be creative and clever in getting through it… and then at the end of the day?  Let it go and look forward to something better out of tomorrow.

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

CoffeexTarot’s Who’s Your Spirit Guides? Prompt
Questions for August 20th and 21st

Spiral Oracle and Broke B TarotWhat are your limitations?
A New Sprout and Two of Swords

“My limitations come into the picture during the times when you’re in your power, have direction, and know what you’re heading towards with purpose. I’m not here for you when things are new and easy, that’s for someone else to deal with.”

How do I open myself to your guidance?
Stories of My Mother and King of Coins

Slow down and pay attention. (Said an a crotchety old grandpa voice. Southern accent.)

DECK USED: SPIRAL ORACLE AND BROKE B TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I took a nap when I got home from my drive today, even though I didn’t really feel like I had the time for it.

Take Your Time

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Today’s meditation was skipped (I think).  I’m not entirely sure if I did it today or not, but I’m going to take it for granted that I probably skipped it since that’s the pattern.

Etruscan Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Judgement card, which is traditionally a representation of looking back on one’s life to reflect on what one has done with it.  This time of reflection is about the span of one’s life instead of any one particular incident.

Here in the imagery of this particular card, we see a man who is not reflecting on his past willingly, but is being forced to confront his past, the history he has created for himself, and what this has perpetuated over time.

The combination of this card with the “Smile, Breathe, and Go Slowly” quote on the affirmation card for today is a reminder that life is not a race, and when you rush you miss out on opportunities you would otherwise see coming. Opportunities to have a positive impact on the world, to enjoy life more, and to look back at the end of your life with  more satisfaction instead of regrets.

DECK USED:  ETRUSCAN TAROT AND LESS ANXIETY AFFIRMATION CARDS

Mr Lionharts’ #TheAugustTarot #SOLTarot Prompt
Questions for August 19th and 20th

BuzzFeed Oracle and Richie Rich TarotHow is my current space serving me in terms of where I want to be?

My current space is providing a more aggressive energy (Shark) for me to work with, to the point of setting aside grace for results (Giraffe).

(The Eight of Wands is an accelerant in this reading, feeding into that aggressive energy.)

This is about the upcoming holiday rush that is just around the corner and how what I do now influences how I will approach that season.

Essentially, I’m not getting prep work done and it’s going to cause a need for speed and aggression in order to keep up.

What can I do, shift, or alter to be in the best space for my goals?

Begin shifting your focus (Eclipse) off of the stuff that makes you feel good (The Devil), and onto what will be needed to make the holiday season go more smoothly (Lake).

This isn’t meant to be a fast switch, but it’s time to start the process of looking at what needs to be prepared. Sort of a prep for the upcoming prep period.

DECK USED: BUZZFEED ORACLE CARDS AND RICHIE RICH TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2021 Challenge Prompt
Questions for August 19th and 20th

Journey to the Heart Oracle and Etruscan TarotUse Care – Pure Delight and Knight of Pentacles – Take care not to count your chickens before their hatched. There are too many ruts in the road to know how things will turn out yet.

Be Carefree – Pure Voice and The Fool – Be open and carefree in expressing yourself and going after these things you wish to enjoy. Instead of looking forward, focus on enjoying the present whenever the opportunity to do so is offered.

What joy in my life needs more recognition?
Bravery and Knave of Chalices

You need to recognize how very open and courageous you are being in exploring and learning about your emotions. Walking a new path with them can be scary, but you need to look beyond the fear and acknowledge the boons this journey and growth are offering.

DECK USED: JOURNEY TO THE HEART ORACLE AND ETRUSCAN TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I have no idea what my self kindness was for today since I’m playing catch-up and I forgot to write it down.

Morning Bonus Read – Finding Inner Strength

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Neurotic Owl Tarot

Your inner strength. The area you can seek support.

Eight of Swords Rx – Your ability to see and understand far more than what meets the eye.

The foundation. Digging for the roots without disturbing them. This is where they cradle the core of your being.

Eight of Pentacles Rx – Find comfort in having the many skills that you have honed and made strong. You may only focus on one at a time, but they are all a part of your foundation, and it gives you comfort to know that you have more to offer, and more to fall back on if needed.

Barrier. What is between you and your own power?

The Hermit – Your tendency to spend too much time alone. Although a long time can be good for you, too much alone time is not.

Burden. What is holding you down and keeping you from finishing your journey? This card is always read as if reversed.

Two of Swords Rx – A lack of inclination to actually make a choice. This is not surprising, since I am not really interested in getting to the “end” of my journey yet. A part of my lesson in this lifetime is to enjoy the journey itself rather than focusing too much on the destination. This is something I didn’t understand a few years ago, but has come to light as I’ve begun delving into self-care and looking deeper within myself.

DECK USED:  NEUROTIC OWL TAROT

Be Ready To Seize the Day

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Today’s meditation was probably skipped, but I can’t remember.  I’m playing catch-up.

Dear Heart Tarot and How to Be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the King of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of a projective alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s intellect, education, communication, and instinct.  Part of this also includes imagination, although that can also touch upon the Cups suit as well.

The message that you see in the combination of the authority seen in the King of Swords and the affirmation card today is that if you can dream it, think it, strategize it… you can do it.

Sometimes you have to “own” what you want in attitude and how you present yourself, in your mind and your dreams.  Then when the opportunity to truly seize those things, you are prepared to reach out and grab them with both hands.

DECK USED:  DEAR HEART TAROT AND LESS ANXIETY AFFIRMATION CARDS

The #MysticStarChallenge at the Sacred Grounds Tarot Club
Questions for August 18th

Tarot de el Dios de los TresWhat message does Temperance have for me?

Six of Cups – Be kind to yourself and allow your intuition to guide you into leaning into positive memories instead of the negative ones.

What obstacles does Temperance want to warn me about?

Five of Cups – You are struggling with keeping your emotions uplifted and seeing the positive. Don’t ignore this. It’s important.

What guidance does Temperance have for me to overcome this obstacle?

Three of Pentacles atop Two of Pentacles – Allow your friends to help you in making good decisions instead of doing it on your own. Your perception is flawed at the moment, and they are happy to help.

DECK USED: TAROT DE EL DIOS DE LOS TRES

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2021 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question: Does luck (good or bad) actually exist?

Dear Heart TarotLuck is our earthly perception of the swing between cause and effect. The universe seeks balance between these two things. We do not always perceive all the positive and negative that constantly seeking balance things out creates, and thus what we notice, we arbitrarily label as “luck” when it’s not anything so random.

If we slow down (Knight of Pentacles) and really take the time to see things from a fresh perspective (Ace of Swords), we can witness this effort of the universe creating this swing back and forth in that constant effort to find balance in the ever shifting sands of life (The World).

DECK USED: DEAR HEART TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Like the meditation at the beginning of this post, I’m playing catch up and I just don’t remember what I did today for a self kindness.

Seek the Light

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Today’s meditation was skipped because I pulled an all-nighter last night, and I knew that if I laid down to meditate I was going to fall asleep and sleep for hours. I had a lot to get done today, and couldn’t afford that sleep.  So I skipped instead.

Journey of the Sacred Bee Tarot and How to be a Wildflower DeckToday’s draw is the Sun card, which is traditionally a representation of happiness, success, joy, and the celebration of life.

Hints of little tugs on the depression side of things have been whispering quietly in the background lately.  Emotional upset has made them louder, and my anxiety is not helping.

The advice here between the affirmation card “Seek the Light” and the Sun card is that I need to take more time to pay attention to the stuff that makes me happy.  Seek out those things that lift my spirit and provide hope and happiness in my life, and spend some time enjoying them… and celebrating them.

DECK USED:  JOURNEY OF THE SACRED BEE TAROT AND LESS ANXIETY AFFIRMATION CARDS

CoffeexTarot’s Who’s Your Spirit Guides? Prompt
Questions for August 17th thru 19th

Really F*ing Obvious Divination Cards and the Sacred Bridges TarotHow do I strengthen our connection?
Proceed with Caution atop Spirit Needs a Lift, Five of Waters Rx atop Kali

“Don’t do it. I will latch on and suck you dry.”

This guide wants to connect on their own terms, and only when they are needed.  They are not around all the time, and have no desire to be.

What hopes do you have for me?
ssSatisfaction atop Too Small, Ten of Waters

“My hope is that you will start paying closer attention to the needs of your body and listening more closely to what it’s telling you instead of disregarding it’s complaints.”

This is something I do a lot due to the chronic pain I deal with, but sometimes it can be a problem if it means I’m not actually following up on problems, or neglecting my body and paying for the repercussions of that.

What potential do you see in me?
Seek Medical Advice and Ten of Staves

“I see the potential for big growth and a great deal of satisfaction and pleasure.”

There is lots of brightness in these cards. Positive outcomes and happiness. This guide sees me as capable of all these things and that I deserve them.

DECK USED: REALLY F*ING OBVIOUS DIVINATION CARDS AND THE SACRED BRIDGES TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2021 Challenge Prompt
Question:  What kindness do I need to gift myself with?

Journey of the Sacred Bee TarotReading Summary:  Be patient with yourself (Seven of Disks) as you step into the depression that is coming (Three of Swords). Lean into patience rather than moderation (Alchemy Rx), and work at staying conscious of yourself and your thoughts during this time (Princess of Swords).

Take Away: Its coming.  You know it’s coming.  It’s okay to let it come, just make sure that you stay aware of what’s happening and don’t let yourself sink into it.  Your inner dialogue is a fierce son of a bitch, and he won’t help you right now.  Lean away from that voice and into the patience that’s recommended here.

DECK USED: JOURNEY OF THE SACRED BEE TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I did end up napping today, regardless of skipping the meditation in order to avoid that happening. Apparently I needed at least a little bit of a recharge.

Morning Bonus Read – Self Love

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Hilda Lenormand - Self Love Reading

Something to love about myself.
The Bear and The Tree

Regardless of the chronic pain I experience on the daily, I am always able to move forward into the activities I enjoy and dive into them again and again. This allows me to go out into nature and hike without worrying about if I’ll be able to handle the trails laid out before me, or passing up on some of those that will spiritually benefit me the most due to my body’s inability to handle the climb.

Where can I be more patient with myself?
The Broom and The Clouds

It’s important to remember that the pleasure seeking I do and the addictive tendencies I have are rooted in something that needs healed. They are a self-medicating behavior.  Don’t just berate myself when these behaviors get out of control, but be patient and look at what has triggered things to advance into unhealthy territory.

Where can I be kinder to myself?
The Clover and The Bouquet

Allow yourself to enjoy times when things are good and pleasure can be had.  It’s okay to sink into the enjoyment and pleasure, and wallow in a bit of happiness now and then.  There’s nothing wrong with that and it is a gift to yourself that can help you in restoring yourself and your view of the world around you.

Energies and strategies to draw on.
The Garden and The Tower

Lean into others to help you in moving forward and making sure you see what’s coming and can deal with it in a capable way.  You aren’t alone and you have others to support you, don’t forget about them when you need them.

DECK USED:  HILDA LENORMAND