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Weekly Creativity Prompt – The Devil

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Prompt: “Pull the Death card from your deck(s). Compare the imagery between the card provided below and the card(s) from your own deck(s). How would you read them differently and why?“

Modern Love Tarot - The Devil CardModern Love Tarot – Whips and chains and patent leather really leans into the sexual aspect of the Devil card, and I would normally interpret this card as being about those things you are curious about that might be considered risky or taboo.  Out of the four cards I’m interpreting in this exercise, it is the most likely card that I would interpret with sexual undertones, although not always… for it isn’t sex I think about when I look at this card, but the thrill of anticipation when trying something new and/or dangerous.

The Devil Card - Midnight Magic Tarot, Margarete Petersen Tarot, and The Mind's Eye Tarot

Midnight Magic Tarot – Hypomyces lactifluorum is a parasidic fungus that takes over the fruiting bodies of other nearby mushrooms.  In this card I see the potential for addiction. Not just in reference to drugs or alcohol, but to anything that can provide one the dopamine our brains crave.  Sugar, cookies, praise, kisses, driving too fast… the list is endless.  What in your life has the potential to take over if you don’t keep it in check?  What can you do to help keep these things in check so that they don’t take over and possibly change your life in negative ways?

Margarete Petersen Tarot – Eyes gaze upon  you through the sharp angles of judgement as open wounds fill the frame and chaos reigns.  In the grip of obsession and addiction, it doesn’t matter how deep the knife cuts… as long as you get what you crave.  The imagery in this card speaks to me of wounds, self judgements, and that savage need that grips one’s insides when addiction is upon us.  Where in life are you sacrificing pieces of yourself for something that’s slowly starting to take over or sabotage what you once held dear?

The Mind’s Eye Tarot – Again we see eyes watching on and a theme of red.  Red is the color of passion, anger, lust, and blood. It’s the color of obsession and the color of gaping wounds.  The figure in this card seems indifferent in both her posture and demeanor. Combined with the eyes and the overwhelming red of the card’s coloring, what I see her is a question about what you are ignoring.  What bad habits or shadow behavior needs dealt with instead of turning your back upon it and pretending it doesn’t exist?

DECK USED: MODERN LOVE TAROT, MIDNIGHT MAGIC TAROT, MARGARETE PETERSEN TAROT, AND THE MIND’S EYE TAROT

Finding the Positive for August 31

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Cosmic Coven Tarot - The High PriestessAugust 31

The High Priestess – You learn through experience, and so does your intuition. Living here with Ms B has been difficult and there’s been a lot of physical and emotional struggle, but there is also intuitive growth happening during this time. Being in a home with active spirits of the dead (as opposed to the Fae that occupy your own home) is giving you a chance to stretch your wings in your mediumship abilities. In this way, remember that you are gaining from this experience with Ms B as well as learning, experiencing, and growing stronger. Not just physically or emotionally, but intuitively as well.

DECK USED: COSMIC COVEN TAROT

Finding the Positive for August 28 – 30

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Inkromancy 4 Kickass Tarot, Swear Tarot, Tons of Luck II Theme Park Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 28

Five of Wands – You know, I never thought of Sailor Moon cartoon characters as butting heads, and yet here the wands are on the five of wands. Today’s card is a reminder that even when you butt heads with others, it’s still possible to get things done and make great things happen. Conflict is uncomfortable, but sometimes it’s a necessary part of the process. Don’t shy away from it… work through it instead and everything will sort itself out in the end.

DECK USED: INKROMANCY 4 KICKASS EDITION AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

August 29

Six of Swords – Instead of trying to quash your anxieties and worries, berating them or shoving them under the rug… try talking about them instead. When you discuss them with others, it helps expunge them from your head, effectively giving them an outlet to be let go of instead of forcing yourself to hold onto them while trying to ignore them.

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

August 30

Six of Swords – When this is all over, make sure that you remember to give yourself time to rest and recover instead of just jumping back in full speed into everything else.  Slough off this time and take a moment or three to feel the difference that removing that weight feels like.  Take a breath and give yourself time to recuperate.  You need it, whether you will be wanting to give it to yourself or not.

DECK USED: TONS OF LUCK II THEME PARK TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

Good Omens Tarot Reading

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Good Omens Oracle Reading with The Empty Cup Oracle and Prosperitea Game Cards

Manifest: What positive energies or opportunities are manifesting in my life right now?

Flying Fish and Assam (Camellia sinensis var. assamica) – You do not have to be grounded all of the time. It’s healthy for you to cut loose and try new things. Step outside the box and follow the occasional urge that you would normally write off as frivolous or out of character.

Embrace: How can I recognize and embrace the good omens around me?

Pinky Promise and Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) – Work on becoming more aware of what’s really worth your energy and on easing your grip on everything else. When you are overburdened and distracted, it can be difficult to keep your gaze on the path to the person you want to become. Step back from the stress and burden enough to keep that path forward in your sights.

Note… a big part of that person you want to become included continuing to lean into positivity and optimism in order to counteract your pessimistic tendencies.

Align: What actions can I take to align myself with positive outcomes and blessings?

Diving Helmet and Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) – Relax, stay calm, and breathe deeply. Use the tools you know work to promote the sense of grounded calm that you need in order to be receptive to good things.

DECK USED: PROSPERITEA GAME CARDS AND THE EMPTY CUP ORACLE

Finding the Positive for August 25 – 27

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Medicine Woman Tarot, Clarity Tarot, The Land of Stories Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 25

The Hermit – Enjoy your time off.  Don’t allow yourself to feel guilty about taking this time for yourself and enjoying it.  You need alone time in order to handle how much time you’re spending around other people, and there’s nothing to feel guilty about.  Know yourself well enough to know you need it, and give yourself what you need.

DECK USED: MEDICINE WOMAN TAROT

August 26

Nine of Swords – Worries and anxieties can make it hard sometimes to see clearly. Remember that the future isn’t written in stone and you are more than capable of dealing with what’s before you. Don’t let the “what if” scenarios in your head and negative self narratives drag you off course by giving rise to self doubts.

DECK USED: CLARITY TAROT (TRIMMED)

August 27

Eight of Pentacles – Rest assured that things will eventually return to normal. It’s coming, and you can get there.  It’s going to take hard work and diligence to make it, though. Don’t give up, just keep working at it. When you put your nose to the grindstone, you have a tendency to accomplish great things and take everyone by surprise in the process… sometimes even yourself.  This can be another one of those times.

DECK USED: THE LAND OF STORIES TAROT

What Is a Boundary? Tarot Reading

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What is a Boundary Tarot Reading with the Tarot of the Owls

Be aware – Knight of Wands – It’s important to stay aware of the situation at hand without charging forward without thought, riding on the wings of your passion. Observation does not always require action. As Ms B becomes stronger, this is especially true. You need to let her struggle a bit while you watch on, instead of being right there to do for her every moment.

Of what is – Four of Swords – The recuperation process is well underway. Just make sure that even during rest times you are encouraging small progresses and plotting for larger ones. Give yourself down time when you can so that you can help motivate her later when she’s flagging.

Unacceptable and – Five of Swords – Butting heads gets no one anywhere right now. Instead of pushing your agenda and the things you want to see happen, and getting push back in return… choose your battles.

Normalize saying no – Justice – That way when you do actually speak up and say no about something? It’s listened to without objection, instead of seen as something that can be argued against.

Do what is best for you – Page of Cups – It is a challenge for you to identify your emotions and emotional needs. This is something you’ve been working on and developing over the past few years, but you are still just at the beginning of this journey. Just do what you can to stay in touch with these things.

And know that it’s not your – The Hanged Man – It’s not always necessary to see things from everyone else’s perspective. Sometimes your own is all that’s needed.

Responsibility to sacrifice – The Moon – When you sacrifice too much of yourself, you lose yourself in the process.  Losing your way in the dark because you’ve let too much of yourself be taken over by others is a bit of a risk right now. Make sure that you are not sacrificing your own needs too often or you could fall into this trap.

Yourself for others – The Hermit – Don’t forget your alone time and how important it is to you and your well being. Stay in touch with yourself and what’s going on inside (as encouraged in the Page of Cups above). These things are needed right now.

DECK USED: TAROT OF THE OWLS