tarot reading for self

Sit With It For a Bit

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Today’s meditation was un-timed and spent naked in the center of the bed under the ceiling fan.

Animal Spirit Tarot - Ace of CupsToday’s draw is the Ace of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of the seed of new beginnings in the area of one’s emotions, relationships, intuition, and creativity.

I had a bit of an emotional upset today, and it was today’s pull that helped me in getting through it.  It reminded me that my emotions, and their intensity especially, are still very new to me.

I’m still learning, and it’s okay to get pissed off sometimes.  It’s also okay to take time to process these emotions instead of shoving them away or reacting to them on the fly.

The message in today’s card is that sometimes it’s important to sit with an emotion until you have an understanding of where the new emotion is rooted, and where your initial reactions are coming from… before you act.

DECK USED:  ANIMAL SPIRIT TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
National Lipstick Day – Pick a physical feature you don’t like about yourself and draw cards for a positive message about this feature. Chosen Feature – My scars.

Lisa Hall's Fairy Tale Tarot (trimmed naked)Reading Summary: You earned your scars through both fighting back against those that would have destroyed you (Left Card) and through incidents that were no fault of your own (Center Card). They mark you as brave and strong (Right Card).

Take Away: There is nothing to be ashamed of in wearing scars earned in defending yourself, standing up for what you believe in, or that are obtained at no fault of your own. Remember that when people stare at your scars, they are not judging you harshly, but seeing just how strong you really are written across your skin.

DECK USED: LISA HUNT’S FAIRY TALE TAROT (trimmed naked)

The #TarotForTheWildSoul Challenge Prompt
Questions for July 22nd and 25th

Animal Spirit TarotWhere do I feel most connected with nature in my current environment?

The Hierophant and Queen of Wands – Currently, due to stalker issues, you’re not able to enjoy going out in nature alone and on your own right now. You need company along for safety. That is your “current environment”.

You feel most connected to nature in this situation when whoever you take along with you is open to you teaching them about your surroundings as well as the rhythms and cycles of nature, and is supportive of your bond with nature and need to be out in it.

What is the element I most deeply resonate with?

Eight of Pentacles – Earth. From the theme of this card, there is a theme that specifically has to do with the honing of one’s skills and constant growth.

The Moon – Water. The Moon here indicates Water, but also speaks of your feelings of uncertainty as you feel your way forward on learning and growth in your emotional intelligence.

DECK USED: ANIMAL SPIRIT TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I took lots of mini-breaks today while working in order to cool down, and drank a lot of water.  I think I’m going to need to pick up some Gatorade tomorrow, tho.

Worth Fighting For

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Today’s meditation was just over eleven minutes long, and was another of the quiet meditations combined with my piriformis stretching. It was peaceful and quiet, and I again didn’t struggle at all to stay in the “zone” through the entire length.

Yin Yang Cat Tarot - Five of WandsToday’s draw is the Five of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of tests, trials, struggle, and conflict in the area of one’s drive, willpower, enthusiasm, principles, values, or inner spark.

Ever since I got my hands on the Stolen Child Tarot, I see this card differently, as I now see an element of empowerment in the card, instead of just a theme of chaos and conflict.

For that reason, what I see in today’s card is a message that tells us to stand up for what you believe in. If it’s important, it’s worth fighting for.

DECK USED:  YANG THE TAROT

Mr Lionhart’s #TheJulyTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for July 28th thru 31st

Victorian Meaning of Flowers Oracle and the Yin Yang Cat TarotWhat has my divination work taught me this month?

Bleeding Hearts and Page of Pentacles – Don’t force it. Take your time.

How can I use my July lessons for the journey ahead?

Gardenia, King of Cups atop Four of Swords – You need downtime with Gideon in order to make things feel balanced and right in the world. Avoiding this time is a form of self punishment for you that you need to work on letting go of.

What awareness can I further build on throughout August?

Abulition and Eight of Swords – Stop ignoring and denying yourself the benefits that meditation gives you in your life and your health. You need to work on developing a regular practice that you can depend on doing daily.

How am I guided to give closure to my July journey?

Feverfew and Ace of Swords – It’s time to start really focusing on your inner voice and what it has to say and how it says it. Turn over a new leaf towards a gentler and warmer tone in how you speak with yourself.

DECK USED: VICTORIAN MEANING OF FLOWERS ORACLE AND THE YANG CAT TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
Philosophical Question: Can predestination and free will coexist?

Yin Yang Cat TarotReading Summary: You seek control and choose your passions (King of Wands). You choose your direction on life’s path (Two of Swords), and your interests along the way (Page of Pentacles). But Friday still comes regardless (Friday Cat).

Take Away: Just because there are things that are predestined to happen and places you are predestined to go doesn’t mean you don’t get to choose everything along that path. Just like Friday always arrives eventually, so too do these predestined things sit like landmarks on your path, but that doesn’t determine how you spend your week.

DECK USED: YANG THE TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

After I finished with packages today, I soaked in a nice cool bath before bed.

🌑 New Moon in Leo – July 2022

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Today 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 about the medicine within, and brought to you by Ethony‘s Tarot by the Moon series.

New Moon in Leo Oracle Reading with the Normal Tarot (oracle deck)

What do I need to purge in my life?

The Summer Knight III – Righteousness. Keep in mind that warm and understanding connects you with others far better than righteousness and indignation.

What is draining my energy?

The Book of War – You are too focused on victory, when you need to be focused on the moment at hand. Spend more time doing, and less time planning.

Where do I need to spark play into my life?

The Autumn Queen – Into the every day. Fun and play doesn’t have to be something that’s a special occasion, but instead can be incorporated into your life and activities as part and parcel of the things you do each day.

What relationships need examining?

The Waning Crescent atop The Sorceress – This is not about one particular relationship but rather about making sure that you pay attention to what has happened in the past and remember that people often don’t change, they just appear too. Look to the past for the knowledge you need to know what’s going on in the present.

Where do I need to speak my truth?

The Book of Secrets – You have a clever mind, and it and it would benefit yourself and others to share this more with others rather than keeping these thoughts to yourself. Don’t worry if your ideas are good or not, because they are.

New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

The Summer Lady atop The Caretaker – You need to put more focus and passion into taking care of yourself. Self-care is a learning process for you. You can do it. You just have to pay attention to your needs and make sure they are being met instead of punishing yourself by denying yourself those things.

DECK USED: NORMAL TAROT (ORACLE)

You Hold the Reins

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Today’s meditation was just under twelve minutes long. It was another of the quiet, reflective meditations with breathing exercises added in.

The ATLA Tarot - The ChariotToday’s draw is the Chariot card, which is traditionally a representation of control, willpower, determination, and the strength of purpose to “take the reigns” and steer yourself in the path you wish to follow.

I don’t find the imagery in this card particularly helpful or inspiring.  I’m not entirely sure why it’s the illustration for the Chariot card, but I could be missing some meaning that just isn’t connecting for me.

The message in today’s card is to not forget that you control what you do with your day, no one else. If you want to take it easy, take it easy. If you want to get things done, then get things done.

You hold the reins.

DECK USED:  THE ATLA TAROT

The #TarotForTheWildSoul Challenge Prompt
Questions for July 23rd thru 24th

Oracle of the DreamtimeNEW MOON [ July 28th ] // What seeds of intention am I planting tonight?

Kookaburra and Rainbow Serpent – You are seeking out your balance and footing after so long in depression’s pit, including working on re-developing a sense of satisfaction in your work and daily life that has been missing for some time while struggling with depression’s grip.

What is my favorite form of self care?

Lyrebird and Brolga – Spending time with Gideon in your creative writing endeavors, building worlds together, and interacting with each other through the interactive storytelling that you both enjoy.

DECK USED: ORACLE OF THE DREAMTIME

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
Question: What do you need to focus on for self care this New Moon?

The ATLA TarotReading Summary: Ignoring your need for Gideon (King of Cups Rx) causes chaos and destruction (The Tower).

Take control of your responsibilities (The Emperor) and use the skills you’ve developed over time (Eight of Pentacles) to make sure that everything is dealt with as needed so that you have the availability to spend the time with him that is needed as well.

Take Away: It’s been hard to get time with him of late, and it’s only through taking control of your responsibilities that you’re going to get that time with him that you need.

DECK USED: THE ATLA TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.

Faith and Positivity

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Today’s meditation was not timed, and took place in the bottom of the shower while I worked on cooling down.  It was just too hot today.

33.6 Tarot - The StarToday’s draw is the Star card, which is traditionally a representation of hope, renewal, faith, optimism, and the connection of spirituality with other aspects of one’s life path.

Stay positive.

Being vulnerable isn’t always a bad thing and can help you connect more deeply with what matters most.  Keep working with that effort toward optimism.  The more you lean into it, the easier it will become.

DECK USED:  TAROT 33.6

The #ConnectWithYourDeckChallenge Prompt by E Roebuck-Jones
Questions for July 25th thru 28th

33.6 Tarot and the StarDragon OracleThe part of my world that inspires me is…

Eight of Pentacles and Time – I am inspired when I can take the time to really sink into a project and contribute all of my focus to honing my skills while I create.

What creative rhythm do I crave?

The Magician and Transformation – I like to move at my own pace. When I’m being creative, I often fall into my own sense of time and place, and through this find a better rhythm that is uniquely my own with which to work with creatively.

When am I least creatively confident?

Five of Cups and Resources – I am least creatively confident when I am feeling my scarcity issues most strongly. This doesn’t have to be an actual reality of scarcity, just the perception is enough.

When am I most creatively confident?

Seven of Cups and Wisdom – I am most creatively confident when I have a time, space, and opportunity to delve into my curiosities and explore them fully.

DECK USED: STARDRAGONS ORACLE AND 33.6 TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
All or Nothing Day – What do you need to go “all in” on today?

33.6 TarotReading Summary: Don’t let misfortune strike you down (Ten of Swords). There’s no need for overwhelm or scarcity today (Five of Pentacles Rx atop Ten of Wands Rx). Just go out there and have some fun (The Fool), there are others in your life that will help you learn how to turn in that direction if you let them (The Hierophant).

Take Away: You need to go “all in” on fun today.  Spend time with others who want to share fun times with you and let them help you learn how to cut loose and relax a bit more.  Just let all that other shit go for a bit.

DECK USED: TAROT 33.6

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.

Deal With It and Get It Done

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Universal Wirth Tarot - The HermitToday’s draw is the Hermit card, which is traditionally a representation of inner exploration, self reflection, and healthy alone time.

The imagery in this card weighs heavily for me.  The lantern is so big, the man’s head is ducked… and then there’s the snake at the man’s feet as well.  What I see here is a message about responsibility, and not letting outside forces cause you to lose your focus.

Today’s message is to just put your head down and deal with what needs dealing with.

DECK USED:  UNIVERSAL WIRTH TAROT

Mr Lionhart’s #TheJulyTarot Be Here Now Prompt
Questions for July 25th thru 27th

Creative Whack PackWhat is something I should appreciate more about myself and what I’ve achieved?

Two Top Left Cards – You are very good at prioritization, and in making sure that you don’t drop the ball on those things most important to you, even when creative solutions and thinking outside the box is needed.

What beautiful transformation have I undergone in support of personal freedom?

Top Right Card – You have been learning how to let go of control more easily and go with the flow. This isn’t always possible, but you are discovering the joys of things not needing to be held in such a tight grip.

How can I honor my true self?

Bottom Left – Be creative and have fun. You don’t have to be so serious all the time.

How can I honor my divine calling?

Bottom Middle – Step into the experience. Keep seeking out new perspectives, exploring others opinions and experiences, and keep yourself open to the flow of energies that allows you to have a deeper sense of the world around you.

How can I honor my sacred journey?

Bottom Right – Try new things and keep things fresh in your life by exploring outside of your comfort zone.

DECK USED: ROGER VON OECH’S CREATIVE WHACK PACK

#DiscordTarotholicsJul2022 Challenge Prompt
Thread the Needle Day – What difficult task is today perfect for confronting?

Universal Wirth TarotReading Summary: Get L to help you (Two of Cups) in making sure everything that needs to get done is done (Justice), and you will be far happier with the result (Ten of Cups).

Take Away: Connect and work together with your eye on what you want to achieve, and the results will be as spectacular as the energy that you both put into it. You can’t always do everything on your own, and she doesn’t mind helping (even when she occasionally gripes about it) so don’t hesitate so much in asking for help.

DECK USED: UNIVERSAL WIRTH TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I am playing some serious catch up and I have no idea what the self-kindness for this day might have been.