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❤️ 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 Solar Kingdom Tarot and Akashic Eye Lenormand

Earth – Page of Wands – Stay on top of what’s important to you. Each new bit of information gathered now will help foster the stability you’re aiming for in the future.

Air – The World atop Five of Swords – You’re nearing the end of a long journey. Take care not to let yourself feel defeated or let your inner narrative tell you that you are. You’re actually winning, even if it might not feel like it at the moment.

Water – King of Wands atop Five of Pentacles Rx – As mentioned above, remember that you are not losing, even if it feels like you are. You just have to go through a tub spot in order to come out on top on the other side. Negative narratives are not going to do you any good, and neither is listening to them instead of shutting them down when they try to tell you that you’re fucking up.

Fire – The Hierophant Rx – Don’t follow the same old patterns and path this week when it comes to your obstacles. Think and act outside the box. Just because it isn’t your normal, doesn’t mean it won’t work.

Waning – Mountain and Tree – Your health will suffer if you can’t step away from your obstacles and let them run their course. Sometimes you’re just not in the right place to climb that mountain and need a little extra time before you take on the next hurdle.

Waxing – Fish and Woman – Make sure that you are communicating openly with Z during the next week. There’s going to be a lot of information sharing needed to make sure your shared endeavours remain successful.

Take Away – Its not surprising that your focus is on your business right now with everything that’s going on in that area.  Make sure you are staying on top of the information gathering and don’t allow moments of struggle and disappointment shift your perspective into a negative space.  Old habits in that area are harmful to you now, and you need to be striving for a new approach instead.

DECKS USED: SOLAR KINDOM TAROT ABD AKASHIC EYE LENORMAND

Diminished Accomplishments

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Today’s meditation was a ten minute long self-directed session based on the affirmation “Always Settle for More”, which is in reference to how we often settle for less because we feel we are undeserving of more, whether that’s from others or life, work or even from ourselves sometimes.  The message encourages us to accept that we -are- worth it and -do- in fact deserve more, even when we might not feel like it.

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@FatMumSlim August #FMSPAD Challenge
Prompt for August 23rd : Something Out of Place | #FMS_OUTOFPLACE25

How To Deal Tarot for Everyday Life's The World Card and Love Who You Are Oracle Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is The World card, which is traditionally a representation of the end of a journey, the completion of a time of growth, accomplishment, and transitioning from one path in life to another.

How is it that sometimes when we accomplish something, it feels like nothing at all? Even big things are sometimes so lacklustre that they feel mediocre and unexceptional.

Is it upbringing from our childhood? Is it that we are too busy seeking validation from others that we forget to give it to ourselves? Is it because we are so focused on what comes next that we aren’t able to pause and really appreciate what we’ve done and where we’re at in the present?

I think, at least for me, it’s probably a combination of all three.

The message for today is a reminder that the “something out of place” in your moments of accomplishment is that you need to ensure that you celebrate them. Not because someone else acknowledges them, but because you do. The card for today is encouragement to take a pause when you reach the end of a project or journey to appreciate what you have accomplished and how far you’ve come… without speculating on what comes next.

DECK USED:  HOW TO DEAL: TAROT FOR EVERYDAY LIFE AND LOVE WHO YOU ARE ORACLE

@Lionharts #TheAugustTarot Leo Season Challenge
Eight of Wands – Acceleration Prompts for August 23rd thru 25th

Felis Oracle ReadingWhere is momentum building, inviting me to move with greater flow and focus?

Trust – Keep gathering information. Don’t hide from what feels intimidating or overreact to every little thing.  Just keep on paying attention and compiling info for later.

Note: This card emerged just as I got a new alert from an e-commerce newsletter that there’s a new post up about the ending of de minimus exceptions for international  packages imported into the US. It directly refers to this situation in my life.

How can I stay rooted in myself as energy begins to accelerate?

Time – Give yourself time and space to deal and adjust your equilibrium. It may be hard not to get swept up into the acceleration of energies, but you need to remain still and give yourself that time. No sudden actions you take are going to go in your favor right now.

What shift is gathering strength beneath the surface, ready to break through and reshape my path?

The Magician – Just because your skills are latent right now and sitting on the sidelines doesn’t mean they’re not still there. When the time is right, you will be able to work it out just fine. It’s the waiting you’re struggling with right now… your capabilities are more than up to the task to come.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Dried Lavender Bundle for Calming and Comfort
Deodar Cedar Impression for Clarity and Spiritual Connection
Desert Rose for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: FELIS ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I took my shower in the super early morning hours before sleeping so that when I got up this morning all I’d have to do is throw on my clothes and go.

Unexpected Guides

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Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was one of the #DailyTrip sessions in the @Calm app.

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The Ark Animal Tarot - The Hierophant card@FatMumSlim August #FMSPAD Challenge
Prompt for August 22nd : Something I’m Looking Forward To | #FMS_LOOKINGAHEAD25

Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is The Hierophant card, which is traditionally a representation of traditions, spiritual guidance, long standing institutions, teachers and guides, and themes that deal with conformity and social norms.

Recently, I discovered a metaphysical shop that is unlike any other I’ve ever visited. The shop was neat and tidy, but cluttered. Impeccably clean and carefully curated, yet without even a hint of “tourist” pandering. The shop owner was knowledgeable and friendly, without being intrusive or pushy. The cat was friendly too.

The owner had built something rich with meaning in a world of commerce, and the care and spiritual roots showed through in every shelf, nook, and cranny. When I spoke with her, it was clear that she was not only knowledgeable, but had researched and explored in depth each item in her shop as well as their sources, and even been in communication with a number of the authors and creators on display. She even sources some of the herbs in her shop from her own garden.

As you might’ve already caught on to, I have a massive amount of respect for this woman and the blend of spirituality and business she has created.

I am absolutely looking forward to visiting the shop and its owner (and the cat!) again in the future.

Today’s message is a reminder that those that teach us “how things work” can be found in the most unexpected places. Sometimes when we step through a doorway, we get exactly what or who we expect. Other times, we are taken by surprise by a little slice of heaven or the gift of a knowledgeable guide to help us when we need it. Be open to the possibility of the latter, as it can happen at the most unexpected moments.

DECK USED:  THE ARK ANIMAL TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsAug2025 Challenge
Prompt for August 22nd : What do you need to focus on for self-care for this month’s new moon?

Nakshatra Oracle ReadingReading Summary: In order to foster harmony and balance (Libra) within the current chaos (Ketu) of what’s going on with your business (Rohini), you need to stay on top of things and pay attention. Be willing to not just do the work, but adapt as needed in order to allow things to reach their full potential (Hasta).

Take Away: Encourage tranquility in your life, not just through the mindfulness techniques and tools at your disposal, but also by making sure that you don’t “check out” concerning the issues and stressors going on right now with your business. You need to stay engaged and pay attention to what’s going on, so that you can respond and adapt quickly and smoothly to the changes taking place.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Silver Maple Key for Bouncing Back to Thrive
Black Spruce Needles to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Dried Purple Heather Flowers for Independence and Luck
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Gneiss Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE NAKSHATRA ORACLE

@empressofthenightslight Roll the Tarot August Challenge
Roll : 12  Prompt : What do I need to let go of now?

The Ark Animal Oracle ReadingReading Summary: Clever planning (Sugar Glider), bold action (Moose), and dogged determination for things to stay the same (Dog).

Take Away: Things are changing, and you have to accept that you are not in control. No matter how much you want to be. No amount of “tinkering”, or just jumping in and going for it, is going to make things better right now. Neither is ignoring the problem and trying to make everything stay the same. Let go of your need to be in control and resist change. This tendency is not going to help you in the current situation.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Purple Heather Sprigs for Independence and Luck
Deodar Cedar Impression for Clarity and Spiritual Connection
Bloodstone for Encouraging Fearlessness
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE ARK ANIMAL ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I forced myself to go find my nail clippers instead of picking at a hang nail that was going to turn into a painful and bloody mess if I didn’t tend to it with the nippers.

🌑 New Moon in Virgo – August 2025

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Tonight is the new moon, and like all new moons and full moons, I did a spread aligned to the moon’s current themes as a part of my recognition of the moon’s cycle and influences upon us. Today’s spread is courtesy of @caracadabra

New Moon in Virgo Tarot Reading with the Spirit Within Tarot

What can I do to stay grounded during times of overwhelm?

The Devil – Remember that your addictive tendencies and self-destructive inclinations have a habit of rising to the occasion when you are feeling overwhelmed. Keep an eye on these things you know can trip you up and make sure that they don’t get out of hand. If they do, it will just make your overwhelmed that much worse.

What area of my life is in need of my undivided attention?

Page of Swords – Stay on top of information channels, and make sure that you’re absorbing everything that you can from every source you can get your hands on. You’ll be able to sort it all out in time, but you’ll need as much information as possible in order for things to eventually make sense.

What’s the best way for me to implement personal re-centering and self care?

Knight of Wands atop The Sun – Make a game of it. You do better at keeping on top of things when you are receiving a measurable reward in the process. Those self-care practices that feel like they do nothing but actually do a lot, you don’t consciously feel like you’re being rewarded for them. Find something to reward yourself with in these instances, and you will experience more success in your consistency and the stability it creates.

How does prioritizing my physical and mental health benefit me the most at this time?

Eight of Wands – Prioritizing your physical and mental health allows you to be on your toes and able to react more quickly to the things going on around you. It also changes your view point to a more positive perspective, giving you a better chance of both enjoying life as well as accomplishing your goals.

What archetype can I rely upon to guide me during this Virgo New Moon cycle?

The Hanged Man – Wait and watch, but take no action. The cycle of this New Moon in Virgo is a time of observation. Watch closely, get others perspectives, but don’t do anything yet, no matter how tempting it becomes. By staying on the sidelines you help give yourself a buffer from the chaos, and give yourself room to react when the timing is right.

New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

Two of Wands – As was mentioned above, plot and plan; keep your eye on the ball concerning where you want things to go, but don’t act yet. It’s not time to “jump in the pool” just yet.

Other elements included in this reading:
Carved Bamboo for Positive Outcomes
Foraged Ponderosa Pine Cone for Resilience and Adaptability
Red Jasper for Awakening and Motivation toward Growth
Desert Rose for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: SPIRIT WITHIN TAROT

Make Yourself at Home

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Today’s meditation was a ten minute self-directed session based upon the affirmation “It’s okay if you need a break. It’s okay if you need a hug. “It’s okay if you need help performing an occult ritual that will enthrall a dark unspeakable evil. Don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself.”

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Pre-Raphaelite Tarot's King of Wands and the Sinister Affirmations: Mantras for Formidable Women Cards@FatMumSlim August #FMSPAD Challenge
Prompt for August 21st : Feels Like Home | #FMS_FEELSHOME25

Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the King of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of a projective alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s passions, drive, determination, principles, values, and willpower. The King of Wands often indicates themes that have to do with leadership figures or authority figures with the ability to rally others to their causes and draw them in to their own values, principles, and passions.

When you build upon your passions and personal values, life becomes your home.

The King of Wands is all about personal values, passionate endeavors, and using both to create a stable foundation to lead from. He is the epitome of the phrase “the world is your oyster”. Not that the journey he’s on is new, but that he has made it uniquely his and special. His perfect fit.

Today’s message asks us where are we sacrificing our sense of comfort and belonging in the world by not following our dreams and our inner compass? How can we turn this around so that it’s not just where we rest our head that feels like “home”, but our lives as a whole?

DECK USED:  PRE-RAPHAELITE TAROT

@Lionharts #TheAugustTarot Leo Season Challenge
Seven of Wands – Courage Prompts for August 20th thru 22nd

Tarot Reading with the Tarot de Besançon Gaudais Anima Antiqua and Enchanted Blossoms Empowerment OracleWhere am I guided to stay rooted in my truth and unshakable in my presence?

Valet de Coupe and Orchid/Yellow Tiger Swallowtail – It’s difficult to teach our brains to reject negative narratives. As Julia Roberts said in Pretty Woman, “The bad stuff is easier to believe.”

Remember to touch base with the beauty in the world around you. In doing so it can help teach your emotions to follow suit and more easily accept the beautiful things that reside within you as well.

How can I protect or honor what matters to me right now?

Juno (La Popess) and Sedum/Apollo – Keeping your reading space clean and tidy will help in allowing your intuition and spiritual practices to flourish. Seek out and get rid of those things that have no use and are simply creating clutter. Tranquility without helps to promote tranquility within, and it’s in that tranquil place where your inner ken can flourish.

Where am I invited to stand firm in faith and act with courage, even when the path ahead is unclear?

Reine de Coupe and Honeysuckle/White Admiral – You are only able to give to others if you have something to give. Make sure that you are taking care of yourself and treating yourself well, visiting the things that make you joyous in your day-to-day life, and providing yourself the self-care you need.

Only when you give yourself these things are you able to also generously give to others of yourself. Remember that When you are lacking in what you need and not taking care of yourself, helping others becomes not an act of generosity, but a chore of obligation.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Silver Maple Key for Bouncing Back to Thrive
Pressed Pansy Flower for Hearing the Heart More Clearly
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: TAROT DE BESANÇON GAUDAIS ANIMA ANTIQUA AND ENCHANTED BLOSSOMS EMPOWERMENT ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I claimed all of the leftover Chinese food in the fridge as mine and had it for dinner.

In Step with Fate

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Today’s meditation was a ten minute EFT tapping session using The Tapping Solution Daily Guidance card pictured with my tarot card of the day, and the tapping guidance/affirmations provided on the back of the card.

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Linestrider Tarot - Three of Wands and The Tapping Solution's Daily Guidance Cards@FatMumSlim August #FMSPAD Challenge
Prompt for August 20th : Symmetry | #FMS_SYMMETRY25
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Three of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of the first active step in a journey, progress towards a goal, and the seizing of opportunities.

You know how sometimes when you embark on a project things quickly disintegrate into a clusterfuck, and other times things just smoothly fall into place? I used to think that enough planning and prep could make any endeavor as smooth and seamless as the latter scenarios.

It turns out though? That’s not true. Sometimes no amount of planning or prep can change that something’s not meant to be. Sometimes things fall apart because it’s just not meant for you, and other times the timing is off, so it’s not meant for you at the moment.

What I found is that when things go smoothly and “fall into place”? It’s a dance in symmetry between our own determination, the right timing, and the endeavor being aligned with where we are on our path. This symmetry creates that smooth “flow” that allows everything to move together into position.

Today’s card is a reminder that when things don’t go well or fall apart, there’s more play than our own performance. Don’t put the full weight of blame on yourself or beat yourself up. Consider, instead, that there might be something better or more suited for you just on the horizon, and if you’d succeeded in this current endeavor, you might have ended up missing out on that better future thing that’s coming.

DECK USED:  LINESTRIDER TAROT

@empressofthenightslight Roll the Tarot August Challenge
Roll : 1  Prompt : Three cards for my current losses.

Higher Self Oracle ReadingFreedom – There are so many responsibilities currently on your plate that it makes it impossible to feel like you have any freedom of your own. Any small amount of free time that you’re able to scrape away for yourself ends up overtaken by thoughts of what needs to be done next, and guilt that you’re not doing it.

Go With the Flow – With anxiety over the current situation in the business rising right now, it’s extremely hard to wait, even when that’s exactly what you need to do. You can’t do anything until you have more information, and once you have information you’ll be able to act accordingly and go with the flow. Until then, these moments of stagnancy are a struggle for you.

Take the First Step – As mentioned above, at this moment, movement is restricted, and there is very little that you can do about it. This makes taking even the first step impossible at the moment, and you’re struggling under the restraint this causes for you.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Serpentine Dragon to Bolster Heart and Emotions
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: HIGHER SELF ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

I let J join me in dealing with a bit of chaos today, instead of trying to do it on my own.