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Finding the Positive for August 10 – 12

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Into the Wild Tarot, 78Tarot Nautical Deck, Tarot of Kokopa Park, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 10

Today’s meditation was skipped in deference for more sleep.  The affirmation for today a reminder that everything is temporary and these feelings that you’ve been feeling so guilty about? They’re temporary too.  Just keep going. It’ll get better eventually.

The Sun – Make it fun. Celebrate the success.  Ms B is being released from the hospital today and you need to remember to keep things happy and lighthearted today.  Don’t let her sink into the dark, for she’ll drag you down with her without meaning to.  Instead, provide her a more positive and optimistic outlook to hold on to.

DECK USED: INTO THE WILD TAROT

August 11

I sacrificed my meditation for a much needed nap today.

Four of Coins – Although often about stability, there are times when this card can also be about hoarding and greed. The imagery in today’s card takes it in that direction, and is a reminder that it’s okay to be greedy sometime, as long as we’re aware of that we’re doing it and why we’re acting that way. Don’t lash out just to lash out when someone oversteps. Instead, take a moment to look at why you were triggered… then be greedy anyway, but with the truth of your motivations there to support you. Right now, I am feeling greedy. This card and the support card from the Thera-Pets deck are a reminder that I’m entitled to a bit of possessive greed for those things that matter to me. It’s okay to be fierce about it… instead of guilty over it.

DECK USED: 78TAROT’s NAUTICAL DECK

August 12

The Magician – It’s order processing day!  Today’s cards are a reminder that you have all the tools to do what needs done, but you need to make sure that you don’t become too hard of a task master in getting there.

DECK USED: TAROT OF KOKOPA PARK

Finding the Positive for August 7 – 9

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Gentle Tarot, Wake Me Up Tarot, The Divine Arts Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 7

No meditation today… just no time for it.

Wheel of Fortune – Lots of ups and downs today and a good dose of uncertainty. Don’t forget that with every bad there is a corresponding good to balance it out. Make sure, as well, to remember that although dealing with uncertainty is not your strong suit, you are strong, smart, and you’ve got this. You might have to take it one day at a time… one hour at a time in some cases, but you’ve got this.

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

August 8

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was done in the waiting room at the trauma surgical center at the hospital while Ms B was in surgery.

Two of Cups – Work together and make sure you see eye to eye on what’s best for the both of you. It’s okay to speak up and make it clear that you need something or state how you feel. Remember that it’s okay to lean on others for emotional support. It doesn’t make you weak to need that.

DECK USED: WAKE ME UP TAROT AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

August 9

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was primarily breathing exercises to help with easing my anxiety levels.  I then managed to doze off and take a much needed nap.

Six of Pentacles – Being generous needs to extend beyond what you give to others, and include how you treat yourself. The Thera-Pets card for today is a reminder that you need to take care of yourself, and while Ms B is in the hospital is the ideal time to give yourself a bit of a break and just let yourself rest and recuperate a little bit.

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

Finding the Positive for August 4 – 6

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Cute Chibi Tarot, Dream within Dreams Tarot, Florana Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 4

Today’s meditation was done during severe panic attack. The affirmation on this card is an excellent one for when I am caught in a depressive episode and/or struggling with . I’m not in that place right now, but I think the reminder still helps in keeping me from slipping closer to those places.

Four of Pentacles – Take care not to forget how fortunate you are to have to e stability in your life that you do, from the running of your business to having a stable home, to access to medication and medical care, those who love you, and the ability to indulge now and then. All of these things are pieces of stability in your life that you take pleasure and a sense of security from. Don’t take them for granted.

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

August 5

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long and was focused on an issue that I often struggle with. That is, feelings that all that I do is never enough. Logically, I know this isn’t true, and yet it is a shadow from my past that is always there.

The Emperor – Be the most responsible fuck you can possibly be today. For yourself… and for all those around you. Fitting as there was a lot to get don’t for the day, both for the business (order processing) as well as for Ms B.

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

August 6

Just… fuck.

Ten of Wands – Overburdened. Overwhelmed. And about to buckle under the weight.
We’re at the hospital again.

“A bad day doesn’t mean a bad life. Tomorrow will be different.”

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

Finding the Positive for August 1 – 3

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Tarocchino Arlecchino, Fortunate Frogs Tarot, Green Menagerie Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 1

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the affirmation in today’s Thera-Pets card while riding in an ambulance with Ms B holding my hand.  It was focused on the affirmation “You have survived Every Day of your life so far. You really think Today will be the one that defeats you?”

When I pulled this card this morning?  I didn’t understand why for the past two days I’d been getting cards about being defeated. Now?  Now I get it.  Because Ms B is back to injured again… and I’m back to playing nurse… right when I thought things were starting to slide back to normality.

Seven of Coins – It’s a longer journey than you anticipated, and it’s going to take a good deal of time yet. Freedom and normality are coming and reside on the horizon, but for now?  Be patient.  Things will improve a little each day, and you’ll get there… eventually.

DECK USED: Tarocchino Arlecchino and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 2

Today’s meditation was twenty five minutes long and was focused on the affirmation “Every time you thought life was going to defeat you, you were wrong.” Last night was a shit show, and today has been extremely stressful. Ms B now has both a broken right shoulder healing from surgery, and a broken left wrist waiting for surgery.
I hate to sound like an ass, but JUST as I was starting to see a return to normalcy and freedom from the weight of elder care responsibility, here we go again… but this time with two arms/hands rendered useless instead of just one. Today’s affirmation is a reminder that these tests and trials are temporary, just like everything else.

Ace of Wands – Don’t forget about the things that spark your interest, enthusiasm, and creativity. You may be “going through it” right now, but keep that spark of life burning bright. Take time for you and enjoy those moments to their fullest.

DECK USED: Fortunate Frogs Tarot and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

August 3

Today’s meditation was skipped in favor of a 3 1/2 hour long soak in the bathtub.  I did still pull a card for today, which is an echo of the mantra that I am giving Ms B. “You are still making progress, even on  your worst days.”  Yes, Tuesday was a huge setback on her recovery… but now we are at a new place and can begin to improve again, each day, a little at a time.

Six of Cups – Nostalgia is healthy, and this card is an encouragement to indulge in a bit of that nostalgia today. It’s far easier to remember the bad than the good sometimes, but it’s the good that needs to be resurrected and sifted through, enjoyed and shared. Take time to do that today, and to let others do that with you as well.

DECK USED: Green Menagerie Tarot and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

First Harvest 2023 – Lammas/Lugh

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Tomorrow is Lammas, which is known as the First Harvest of the year. This day marks the transition into the harvest season of August, September, and October (of which there is a Second Harvest and Last Harvest that correspond to these months).

First Harvest Moon

This holiday is often referred to as Lammas, Lughnasadh, or Lugh, although I usually just refer to it as the First Harvest. On my path, it celebrates the beginning of Summer’s decline and ramping up of the busy season where we begin to reap in the abundance that the bounty of summer’s energies has encouraged to grow and flourish. It is a time filled with a combination of abundance, hard work, and gratitude.

Like with new moons and full moons, I usually do a spread to check in with myself and give myself some direction for the next couple of months for each solstice, equinox, and other Sabbats. Unfortunately, I was unable to do my normal Sabbat reading this month, so I picked one off the internet that fit the theme of the holiday to do instead.

Lughnasadh Tarot Reading with the White Neuman Tarot

What skill have you grown that will best serve you?

The Devil Rx – Resisting temptation and being more discerning in indulging in your addictions.

What is still ripening and needs time to further mature?

Nine of Pentacles – Learning to appreciate your accomplishments and those things in life that make you feel fortunate, rather than ignoring them for the negative viewpoint or your ambitions.

What needs to be sacrificed/released for you to prosper?

Ten of Wands – Stop trying to do everything. It’s too much. If you don’t want to drop it all and screw it all up, you need to start selectively lightening your burden where you can.

Will your current path serve you well as we prepare for the darker months?

Page of Wands Rx – Not really… No. You need to be open to learning a different way to getting to what you really want.

What do you need to focus on between now and the autumnal equinox to prepare?

Eight of Wands Rx – Make sure you are taking things slow. You still have plenty of time to prepare for the holiday rush, and there’s no need to push yourself right now.

DECK USED: WHITE NEUMAN TAROT

🌕 Full Moon in Aquarius – August 2023

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Tonight is the full 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 brought to you by EmeraldLotusMystic.

Aquarius Full Moon Tarot Reading with the Word Cloud Tarot HappyToast Deck

What is awakening in my life at this time?

Nine of Pentacles – Gratitude and a greater appreciation for your accomplishments. A greater awareness of how far you’ve come and sense of enjoyment for all that you’ve earned.

What is something I need to sit with to explore?

Nine of Swords – Your fears and anxieties. You’ve been triggered a few times of late, and instead of pushing those things away it would be better to sit with and explore them.

How can I be vulnerable with others to improve relationships?

Seven of Wands Rx – You need to work on being less defensive.

What type of accelerated growth will I experience over the next few months?

King of Wands – Don’t pass up the opportunity to connect to your passions and to use them to connect with others.

Full Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

The Tower Rx – Don’t inflate setbacks into end-of-the-world scenarios. Catastrophizing evens will only make it harder to move forward, and get you stuck in an anxiety loop.

DECK USED: WORD CLOUD TAROT HAPPYTOAST DECK