Tarot of the Master

Just Do What You Can

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Today’s meditation was just over eleven minutes long, and was the fourth installment of the Foundations III series on the Balance app. This meditation was almost identical to the last in that it was a body scan (Yoga Nidra) practice with a guide moving you through the different parts of the body. In fact, I didn’t really detect any difference between yesterday’s and today’s.

Tarot of the Master and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal CardsToday’s draw is the As di Denari (Ace of Pentacles), which is traditionally a representation of the seed of new beginnings in the area of one’s finances, resources, home, health, and manifestations.  This often translates into themes that have to do with new opportunities and potential for new growth in those areas.

I’m sure I’m not alone in having so many pots that I really want to put in the fire that sometimes even just putting -one- of them in the fire feels like too much.

With October starting to creep up and the holiday rush close behind it, there’s so much to do to get ready, and yet… all I feel is tired. Exhausted, really.  I don’t want to do any of it, and some days like today?  I don’t feel like I have the energy for any of it either.

Today’s cards are a reminder that no matter how many things you have piled up to get started on?  It’s okay to take a breath and just do what you can… and not be down on yourself about not doing more.

DECK USED:  TAROT OF THE MASTER AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

BekahMurphysMagic’s #IntuitiveHealingTarotChallenge Prompt
Questions for September 24th and 25th

Archeo Personal Archetype Cards and E D Jasbeck Non-Binary TarotWhere, or in what way, does my intuition need healing?
Hiraeth and The Star

When I was young, and my father was cruel to the point that I needed to retreat and curl up in a ball somewhere and cry, I always felt the ache of the hiraeth.

That little boy said to himself again and again “I want to go home”, “I want to go home”… even when I was at home in my room or in the woods outside our house. Until today, I never realized that there was a word for this unbearable ache of longing for that “home” that doesn’t exist in reality, but that you long for anyway.

Closing myself off and pulling myself inward again and again in my youth ended up shutting down my ability to hope, and it made me the pessimist that I am today. That is where healing is needed.

What wisdom do I need to gain in order to heal the remnants of this wound?
Wolf and King of Wands

More trust in yourself and your inner knowing, less attention paid to the extraneous noise and nonsense that tries to distract you from your passions and purpose. Trust yourself more, trust your judgement and moral compass. Doubts and second guessing is a waste of time and perpetuates the damage done all those years ago.

Where do I need to gain clarity in order to heal the remnants of this wound?
Warrior and Ten of Wands

It is through our struggles and determination that we grow. This understanding needs to be applied to these past wounds. This is no different than a car accident or home invasion, both of which you have experienced. You either crumble or grow stronger.

DECK USED: THE ARCHEO PERSONAL ARCHETYPE CARDS AND E D JASBECK’S NON-BINARY TAROT

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt for the Sacred Grounds Tarot Club
Questions for September 23rd and 24th

Apesos New Tarot and Tarot of the MasterHow can I get closer to my dream life?

Wood + Stone atop Light, Caval di Bastone – Get your ass out in nature as much as possible. This is where you really shine. There was a time when I used to provide guided hikes in the national rainforests, and a time in my life when when I wanted to be a forest ranger.

I pursued a different path for my career, and I stopped doing the guided hikes over a decade ago. But just because I no longer pursue income in these areas doesn’t mean I need the time in the forests any less.  In fact, perhaps I need it even more.

What would it be like to only worry for 10 minutes a day?

History atop Light, II di Spade – Your history has proven to you again and again that this is not possible. Your mind does not work this way. You have a logical mind that requires a full array of information before you can make decisions and choose a course of action.  Ten minutes a day is not enough time to gather up all the information needed.

DECK USED: APESOS NEW TAROT AND TAROT OF THE MASTER

Daily Self Kindness

I put a small handful of spinach in my smoothie this morning.  I couldn’t even taste it was in there so I think this could be a good way to get a little extra veggies in now and then.

Individuality and Authenticity

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Today’s meditation was just over thirteen minutes and was the last session in the Foundations II series of the Balance app.  It was focused upon following the breath with the rise and fall of the chest and stomach as the focal point for the breath exercises.  I really needed the meditation today, as I woke up with anxiety and the meditation assisted me in getting it a bit more under control.

Tarot of the Master and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal CardsToday’s draw is the Eight of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of being held back due to turning a blind eye, not seeing what is right in front of you, and the ignorance of facts. It can also represent being held back by a victim mentality that blinds you to everything except your own situation and inner narrative.

One of the things that really stands out to me in this particular Eight of Swords is the fact that each of the swords is different. No two are identical.

Combined with the Thera-Pets card for today, the reminder here in today’s message is about authenticity and how each of us is unique and different.  And, just as you often turn a blind eye to other’s imperfections, accepting people with their failings and flaws, so too will they for you.

DECK USED:  TAROT OF THE MASTER AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

BekahMurphysMagic’s #IntuitiveHealingTarotChallenge Prompt
Questions for September 6th thru 8th

Language of Flowers Oracle and The New Immortal TarotWhat shadow needs healing so I can better connect with my intuition?
White Hibiscus (Respect) and Queen of Cups

You need to accept emotions as a natural part of life instead of something to be “dealt with”. They are a part of you that deserves the same understanding and respect as every other part of you.

Where am I facing blocks in my intuition?
Mexican Marigold (Vitality) and Nine of Cups

You are spending all of your energy chasing pleasure and contentment instead of on your spiritual development. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it is blocking you from any significant intuitive growth spurts for the time being.

How do I address this blockage in my intuition?
Snowdrop (Hope) and Ten of Cups

Keep doing what you are doing and it will all come together in the end. Your focus can’t always be on your spiritual and intuitive development. It’s both natural and healthy to have times when your attention is focused elsewhere.

DECK USED: LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS ORACLE AND THE NEW IMMORTAL TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsSep2021 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question: What are the three major strengths of humanity?

Tarot of the MasterIX di Bastoni – Resilience and determination. Persistence.

Regina di Bastone – The ability to support others dreams even while we pursue our own.

I di Coppa – Empathy.

Take Away:  All three of these qualities combine in a way that helps in demonstrating kind and conscientious strength for ourselves and others.  This allows us all to grow both as individuals and a community.

These strengths teach us that we are strong on our own, and even stronger together, supporting each other to reach our goals and dreams.

DECK USED: TAROT OF THE MASTER

Daily Self Kindness

I drank just a little bit of caffeine tonight.  Just enough to give me a bit of a boost so that I could spend some time with Gid after getting home from a stressful and exhausting day visiting my aunt and assembling her new furniture.