tarot in daily life

Don’t Go Overboard

/ Twist the Leaf / 1 Comment

Today’s meditation was skipped yet again.  No excuses or anything.  I just didn’t do it.  I did have a good sleep for once, though.  Good enough I didn’t even need a nap today. That’s pretty damn amazing.

The Wizard's Tarot and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal CardsToday’s draw is the Eight of Beasts (Wands), which is traditionally a representation of speed, action, alacrity, and the need to move quickly.

Although I’m still in the middle of getting my days off, I am feeling the need to get at least some things done. I’ve decided to begin doing some of the smaller tasks and other things that need to be done in order to fulfill orders on the 12th.

At least in this way I can prepare myself for the order day that is on the way. I just have to remember not to go overboard on the “getting things done” mindset.

DECK USED:  THE WIZARD’S TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

PatriciaWestonWitch’s #wwpwHalloweenLenormand Prompt
Questions for October 7th thru 9th

Dark Carnival TarotWhat area of my life needs to light up?

Queen of Axes (Swords) – It’s time to take all that clever knowledge and experience that you’ve gained from one year to the next, and apply it towards what’s coming and how to prepare during its approach.

What skeleton is hiding in my closet?

Ace of Faygos (Cups) – You’re feeling like you just began on your emotional journey, and yet it’s already time to put it away again to deal with other things.

What ghost from my past do I need to banish?

Ace of Duckets (Coins) – Your drive from more, always more. This issue is an influence from your father making you feel like you were never enough. You need to remember that you are enough, and you don’t have to do your absolute best on every single little thing. Sometimes “good” is enough, and it’s not okay to always be demanding more than that from yourself.

DECK USED: DARK CARNIVAL TAROT

The #EmbraceYourAlterEgo2021 Challenge for Sacred Grounds Tarot Club
Questions for October 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th, and 13th

The Wizard's TarotWhat mask am I wearing?

Knight of Cults (Pentacles) – You are still in the “fake it until you make it” stage of trying to slow down and take things at a slower and healthier pace.

What’s underneath my mask?

The Devil atop Three of Cults (Pentacles) Rx – Underneath that “fake it until you make it” mask is the  urge to alienate those that you work with by pushing too hard and expecting too much.

Why is this being hidden?

Three of Beasts (Wands) – This urge is being hidden because you are working on taking a new and better path for yourself. A path that is healthier and kinder for both yourself as well as those around you.

How do I remove this mask?

King of Swords – Easy. Fall back into old habits of control and strategy and ambition. Discard emotion for logic, and return to your old ways of doing things.

What will I uncover about myself?

King of Cults – That you can build and build and build upon your stability and security, but it will never be enough and you will always want to build more and more.

Take Away: Obviously, this is a healthy mask, and one that needs to stay in place. Not all masks are a bad thing, as seen here in this reading.

DECK USED: THE WIZARD’S TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Laundry.  I’ve been putting off doing laundry for over two months. And the more it piled up, the more massive a project it felt like it was to accomplish until it felt impossible.  But… today?  I did laundry.  ALL of it.  All except the load with Miss Luna’s blanket in it.  I have to do that one tomorrow during the day when she’s not using it and won’t notice it’s missing for a couple hours.

Morning Bonus Read – Welcome to October

/ Twist the Leaf / 1 Comment

Welcome to October Tarot Reading - Ghost Boy Tarot

What should I focus on as October begins?

Page of Pentacles – Take things slow, but start looking into what needs to be done as the first step in prepping for the holiday rush. Make a list and start getting your ducks in a row. Begin doing some of the smaller tasks to get them out of your way.

The magic of October will help me grow in this area.

Three of Cups – Finding solace, comfort, and pleasure in the company of others. It’s not something you enjoy all this much regularly, but as things begin to pick up you will be reminded of all the benefits that come with the social aspects of life.

A special message for me as the veil thins.

Three of Wands – “Get your ass movin’, sweet cheeks.” Literally. That’s what I heard as this card hit the table.

DECK USED: GHOST BOY TAROT

The Thief… and Frustration

/ Twist the Leaf / 1 Comment

Today’s meditation was skipped again today. No excuses or anything, I just didn’t get done.

Dead Waite Tarot and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal CardsToday’s draw is the Seven of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of deception, sneaky shit, conniving, strategy, and… well, theft.

So in our building, we’ve had a rash of break-ins in the underground garage over the past week.  This sneaky fucker has used multiple methods and is very practiced at his craft.  He’s managed to break in three days in a row, and at one point had dismantled our gate to the point it wouldn’t even work properly to let cars in and out.

When I got these cards this morning, I didn’t really see how they relate… and then as a part of the security team for my building, I was contacted when the guy managed to break in a third time.  NOW?  I get it.

The message in today’s cards is not to allow this issue to frustrate me, or to take it as a personal failing.

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

Mr Lionharts’ #TheOctoberTarot #SeasonoftheWitchChallenge Prompt
Questions for October 6th and 7th

Oracle Deck of Poe and Golden Age of Horror Comics TarotAs the universe, so the soul, what is my purpose?
The Tell-Tale Heart and Queen of Wands

The pursuit of rightness and fairness are a demanding taskmaster in your life, your moral compass making your path clear in any endeavor you put your energy into.

There is also an element of precise planning and careful execution in these cards that indicates that these elements are a strong part of the way in which you pursue your passions and interests, and how you inspire others to do the same.

What is my role?
The Man of the Crowd, Five of Swords atop Justice

To play witness to the cause and effect that is bred from conflict, triumph, and defeat. To note the intricate details of these experiences and come to understand the balance that is inherent in life through witnessing these themes as they play out around you.

Awaken now, the rooted deep, give my magick a voice to speak…
The Purloined Letter and The Magician

Your mind is your greatest tool. Through your intelligence and clever ability to not just sort and strategize, but also examine other’s actions and make sense out of them, you are able to navigate life and your spiritual path with greater ease and get where you want to go with less stumbling blocks to slow you down.  Combining this knowledge with your spiritual knowledge and other strengths takes this ability from the mind into a truly magical skill.

DECK USED: ORACLE DECK OF POE AND GOLDEN AGE OF HORROR COMICS TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsOct2021 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question for October 6th: Do ghosts exist?

Edward Gorey's Fantod Pack and Dead Waite TarotIt happens when there is a lack of boundaries, and the grief of those left behind is too great (Nine of Wands Rx atop Three of Swords). The spirit lingers instead of moving on to a new start (Ace of Wands Rx), bound by the inability to see beyond the grief of their loved ones (Eight of Swords).

So… yes. I wouldn’t say that this is the only scenario that causes the phenomenon, but it’s probably one of the most common.

Topic for October 7th:

Forgive – The Ancestor and Four of Cups – The things done to you as a child where horrible, but continuing to hold anger, pain, or sulking dissatisfaction in your heart only hurts you at this point.

Accept – The Effigy and King of Pentacles – Your need for constant and ever-growing security and stability comes from your past, and is a direct reaction to the uncertainty of earlier times. It’s time to accept that you are sacrificing yourself on the altar of past events.

Honor – The Bundle and The Star – You need to honor the fact that you can leave these hurts and injuries in the past, and start fresh by using optimism and hope to guide you.

DECK USED: EDWARD GOREY’S FANTOD PACK AND DEAD WAITE TAROT

Daily Self Kindness I got a nap.  I’m not really happy about it.  But I think I pretty much hit the nail on the head while we were talking earlier.  I hate that there’s not more hours in the day so that I can both take a nap, and get more time with Gideon.  It’s like I have to choose… and that sucks.

Weekly Creativity Prompt – The Death Card

/ Twist the Leaf / 1 Comment

Prompt: Pull the Death card from your deck(s). Compare the imagery between the Death card in the Tarot of the Hidden Realm and the card(s) from your own deck(s). How would you read them differently and why? Share your card(s) and your interpretation differences between the imagery on them.

The Death Card from the Tarot of the Hidden RealmTarot of the Hidden Realm – This imagery always makes me think of cancer.  The kind that is terminal, but takes its time.

In the image, the winds of change keep the raven aloft, and lift the woman’s hair skyward in wild disarray that reflects the disarray that change can create in one’s life. She is gaunt, speaking of a long period of change, not something sudden.  This isn’t a fall from grace, but something that eats away at the insides, ushering her forward into a new existence with the raven there to escort her on her way.

The Natural World Tarot, Anima: Gate of Memories Tarot, and Tierney's Delight Tarot

The Natural World Tarot – Swirling snowflakes and flowers surround a bird with open chest.  It perches, still and watchful in the image, its heart open to the dance of changing seasons surrounding it.  This card speaks to me of the necessity to stay open to, and aware of, changes as they happen over time. The importance of not closing oneself off to their influence and the constant shifts and adjustments necessary.

Anima: Gate of Memories Tarot – Change isn’t always easy, even when it’s the slow moving and organic kind of change.  Sometimes we fight against it even when life would be so much easier if we didn’t. Here in this imagery I see that fight depicted.  A struggle and the anger that change can stir up when it’s not the kind of change we necessarily want or volunteer for. This card says that change may be inevitable, but that doesn’t mean we have to like it.

Tierney’s Delight Tarot – Sometimes when we’re dealing with changes in our lives, we get stuck in the mourning aspect of what we’re losing and are unable to look past that loss to the potential in our lives that it opens up.  Here in this card, I see that mourning expressed.  The card indicates that we are holding on too tight to what is on the way out… and not allowing ourselves to move on to the new possibilities that change is offering us.

DECK USED: TAROT OF THE HIDDEN REALM, THE NATURAL WORLD TAROT, ANIMA GATE OF MEMORIES TAROT, TIERNEY’S DELIGHT TAROT

It’s All In Your Head

/ Twist the Leaf / 1 Comment

Today’s meditation was skipped in deference for sleep, yet again.  And yet?  I still also ended up having a nap as well.

The Curio Tarot and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal CardsToday’s draw is the Eight of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of action, speed, alacrity, and having a target goal in your sights you are charging towards.

I often feel like I’m not getting anything done, even when I have productive days.  It’s like, no matter what I manage to do, it’s never enough, and I feel like I should have gotten much more done with my time.

This feeling persists even during the time when I take days off, and especially at this time of year when preparations for the holiday rush are underway.

The thing is? I -am- getting things done.  I really am.  Just… not as much as I feel I should.

Today’s cards are a reminder that just because you aren’t moving forward at the pace you -think- that you should be moving at, doesn’t mean that you aren’t moving forward.  It also doesn’t mean that you’re not doing a good job.   Keep going and you’ll see… that slowness and feeling of not enough? It’s all in your head.

DECK USED:  THE CURIO TAROT AND LESS ANXIETY AFFIRMATION CARDS

PatriciaWestonWitch’s #wwpwHalloweenLenormand Prompt
Questions for October 3rd thru 6th

Fantastique Tarot Halluciné du Docteur ZarielWhat spooks me?

Obtaining the security and stability I crave (Roi des Carreaux), only to then be forced into a situation where I have to make the choice (Deux de Piques) to start over (L’étoile).

What am I hiding from today?

Responsibility. I have no desire to be in the public eye today (Six de Trèfles), regardless of the need to start rebuilding (La Maison Dieu) what will be needed in the months to come and to inspire others to do so with me (Strength).

Where do I need to stir things up today?

Today is a good day to take some control over (Le Chariot) addictive behaviors (Le Diable).

I have already done this quite a bit this morning by going through my KS pledges and backing out of quite a few of them that I’ve decided won’t suit. I will be taking another pass through later today.

What do I need to lay to rest?

Lie to rest the process of taking time (Le Pendu) thinking over each potentially new deck to add to my collection (As de Piques).

Don’t hem and haw too long on the deck decisions mentioned above. Any deck can be useful and I can read just about anything, but in this case it’s okay to be impulsive on the discard instead of pondering over just how I might use each one and what my clients might like it.

DECK USED: LE FANTASTIQUE TAROT HALLUCINÉ DU DOCTEUR ZARIEL

The #EmbraceYourAlterEgo2021 Challenge for Sacred Grounds Tarot Club
Questions for October 6th, 12th, and 19th

The Curio TarotHow do I bring my Alter Ego to light?

Ace of Wands – First and foremost, you have to want it.

The Tower – Then you have to kick it in the ass so that it’s forced to step up.

Ten of Swords – Then you have to accept that there’s no going back, and make your Altar Ego accepts it as well.

What can I learn from my Alter Ego?

The Magician atop Knight of Cups – That I have everything I need to accomplish whatever I desire.

What am I afraid my Alter Ego will reveal?

Justice – That I’m fucking up somehow, and might lose everything as a consequence. I’m not sure how this might be possible, but it’s definitely a worry.  That whole potential for losing everything due to a misstep or screw up.

DECK USED: THE CURIO TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I took a nap, even though I probably didn’t need it. I kind of still felt like I did tho. And it was a long one, so maybe that’s evidence that it was needed after all?

Morning Bonus Read – Monthly Key Spread

/ Twist the Leaf / 1 Comment

Monthly Key Lenormand Reading - House of Shadows Lenoracle

Key to Your Heart: What will Guide you to make decisions that are aligned with your heart and your truths this month?

Coffin – The acknowledgement that nothing lasts forever. Things ebb and flow, and are ever changing. Some things end so that others can begin, and it is through the cycles endings and beginnings that we are able to explore the myriad of different experiences that life has to offer.

Anchor: What will ground you in the face of anxiety, stress, overwhelm, and existential dread in general?

Broom – Knowing that it’s only through work and preparation that I can be ready for what’s coming. It is through this knowledge that strength is threaded like steel through the spine and things get done… even if sometimes that means we sacrifice ourselves to get them done.

Star Wand: What accelerates your magic, creativity, and manifestation powers?

Ring – Knowing that there are others depending on me to hold up my end of things. This knowledge lights a fire under my ass and gets me going even when I’m just not otherwise feeling motivated.

Blessings from the Stars: The Universe has got your back – how will you be supported this month?

Fish – The energy around me is finally free flowing and no longer stagnant. All I need to do is ride the currents.

One Trick Up Your Sleeve: A life saving idea or inspiration for any unexpected challenge or difficult moments?

Mountain – You are a force to be reckoned with. You’ve climbed this particular mountain again and again, gaining more experience with each year that passes.

Emergence Pt 1: What is emerging within you / within your reality right now?

Book – The need to prep, prepare, get ready… that feeling that it’s time to get my ducks in a row for the tests and trials to come.

Emergence Pt 2: What are you expanding towards?

Harvest – The holiday season is the biggest (monetary) harvest of the year for me. Now that it is time to prepare, I am expanding towards that harvest, and working to get the most abundant harvest that I can out of the experience.

DECK USED: HOUSE OF SHADOWS LENORACLE