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Solar Eclipse Tarot Reading

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Solar Eclipse Spread with the Oracle of Light & Shadow

What is blocked and in the dark.

Snow Angel – You are missing the obvious. Make sure that you are tuning in to your intuition and what your spirit guides have to say instead of trying to tune out. Yes, this time of year can be overwhelming, but it’s important to continue to listen.

Death and the Maiden – You will be given the opportunity to see where you are being deceived and used by others. Pay attention to those around you and you’ll be able to see them coming instead of allowing them to sneak up on you and take you by surprise.

What I must do to achieve that future.

Faceless Ghosts and the Haunted Girl – Again.. listen to your guides. Don’t block them out or ignore them. Yes, this time of year can be overwhelming, but it’s important to continue to listen.

The biggest influence the Eclipse will have on the spirit.

Angel of Time – The eclipse will offer you a shift into a time of energy. Make sure you are not using this energy to overwhelm yourself with too many tasks and responsibilities. Instead, spread it out and use it wisely.

The best way to prepare the spirit for change.

Ghosts of the Pumpkin Patch – Practice gratitude for all you’ve done, accomplished, and have in your life. This effort to appreciate these things can help you through darker moments.

DECK USED: ORACLE OF SHADOWS & LIGHT

❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)

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These Saturday readings are (not usually) bearing in on any one thing or event in my life, as the question used is asking for a more general outlook. This is a self care exercise, and is not meant as a predictive reading… although that, too, happens on occasion.

The question is… What do I need to focus for self-care through the week ahead?

Uncaged Tarot and Haunted Wonderland Lenormand

Earth – Five of Wands – Make sure when you are in debate or disagreement with others at home and work this week that you’re not both arguing the same point, and just approaching it from different angles.

Air – Five of Pentacles – Do not allow returning scarcity issues that try to invade your mind this week cause you to make poor choices. Remember that the scarcity you feel is an illusion, not reality.

Water – Ace of Swords – Put more effort into communication with loved ones, and making sure that you are communicating clearly with them. This echoes back to the position of Earth in this reading, and encourages insuring that you are both on the same page even if you are approaching from different angles.

Fire – Two of Swords – It’s crunch time before the holiday rush begins. Make sure that you are clear sighted in what you want to do and where you want to go as you step forward. The choices you make this week will be pivotal to your future success.

Waning – Clouds and Rider – Foggy headed and lack of clarity, this past week has been a struggle on many counts due to these issues. It’s time to leave that behind and move towards clarity of thought and mind.

Waxing – Whip and Tree – Be a demanding taskmaster where your health is concerned. I don’t slack off on taking care of yourself this week.

Take Away – Clarity and focus are extremely important this week, as is making sure to communicate clearly with those around you.  Don’t let yourself fall into unnecessary arguments. You can avoid this by keeping an open mind and seeking out different viewpoints beyond your own.   Take care of your health this week.

DECKS USED: UNCAGED TAROT AND HAUNTED WONDERLAND LENORMAND

Clearing Your Space Tarot Reading

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Clearing Your Space Reading with the Embroidered Graveyard Oracle

What do I need to know before using this space?

Reign Breaker – There is a need to seize control of this space, to flow your energy through it and allow it to see your strength.  Use this strength to protect what is important to you without restraint, for there is no need to be shy here.  Be bold. Be impetuous.  Demand what you want rather than allowing the energies here to dictate how it is used.

Vibration of the energy that is leaving this space.

Our Song – The echoes of those that have lived and died on this land seek to depart as new life arrives.  They do not wish to leave in vain, though, but wish you to hear what they have to say before they move on.

Type of energy I should channel to clear.

Celebrate Uniqueness – Every home is unique, as they are a place where one’s self expression finds a voice, and we find comfort in surrounding ourselves in those things we love and enjoy.  In clearing this space of those energies of the past, use this individuality to create something new and uniquely yours.

The new vibration that is entering this space.

Mother – This is what you are… and it is why you are here.  To be close to those you love and connect with those that call you “mother”.  You nurture and seek to slide into this role more fully and with greater purpose at this time in your life, and in everything you do, your mindset and energy fills this “mother” role.

Energy I should bring into this space once its been cleared.

Absolute Protection – Change the locks and put poles in the window channels. Put up wards and protections to help keep you and your home safe. Seek out those things that don’t just make you feel safe, but actually provide an extra level of safety and protection.  Fire extinguishers.  Fire alarms. A security system and a doorbell with a camera.  Not everything is magical in nature, as practical matters are also paramount for well rounded protection.

DECK USED: EMBROIDERED GRAVEYARD ORACLE

❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)

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These Saturday readings are (not usually) bearing in on any one thing or event in my life, as the question used is asking for a more general outlook. This is a self care exercise, and is not meant as a predictive reading… although that, too, happens on occasion.

The question is… What do I need to focus for self-care through the week ahead?

Cute Ghost Tarot and Mystery's Halloween Lenormand

Earth – Queen of Sticks – Use your time at home and your resources to foster your passions this week.

Air – Ace of Blades – Communication will be key this week. Turn over a new leaf and work at being more open with others.

Water – Six of Sticks – It’s okay to need a little validation from others now and then s long as your emotions and stability don’t become dependent on this, let yourself feel good when others give you price instead of brushing it off.

Fire – Ten of Coins – Appreciate all you have accomplished and make sure the goals you are reaching for are realistic and attainable.

Waning – Tree and Lady – Step away of extra time with Z for a bit.  You are distracting both of you with it at a time when you both need to begin to be on the ball instead.

Waxing – Coffin and Cross – Watch out for the creeping in of depression.  Attend to those warning signs as they arise instead of brushing them off as not important.  They are important, and they need to be handled right away.

Take Away – Getting your “ducks in a row” is going to be an important theme this week in your life.  Don’t ignore problem areas, and make sure you’re tying up loose ends and other things that need your attention so that your focus can begin to pivot towards the holiday rush as it approaches.

DECKS USED: CUTE GHOST TAROT AND MYSTERY’S HALLOWEEN LENORMAND

Stop Procrastinating Tarot Reading

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Stop Procrastinating Tarot Reading wit hthe Gustave Doré Tarot

Why am I feeling unmotivated?

Seven of Pentacles – You struggle with staying motivated when something takes a good deal of time to accomplish. Especially when it feels like there are no rewards along the way, only an end goal far off in the future and feeling out of reach.

What fear is keeping me from moving forward?

Nine of Cups Rx – The unpleasantness of it all. You have a hard time getting motivated for things that you don’t enjoy or feel lackluster about.  It holds you back when you should be pushing through.

What do I need to release so I can start taking action?

Ace of Pentacles – The expectation that everything has to be done perfectly. Perfectionism can hold you back if you let it.  Let go of the need for absolutely everything to be perfect.  You don’t have to be perfect all the time for every little thing.

What is the first step I can take?

Four of Wands – Celebrate what you already have, the stability you have built, and the security you value. These things are a great motivator, and will carry you forward.

What beneficial energy/attitude can I embrace?

Judgement – Take care not to judge yourself too harshly. You are a work in progress, and you are your greatest critic.  Be kind and accepting of yourself, and ease up on the self cruelty.

What is my motivation?

Four of Pentacles – Stability and a sense of security will always be an excellent motivator for you.

DECK USED: GUSTAVE DORÉ TAROT

❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)

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These Saturday readings are (not usually) bearing in on any one thing or event in my life, as the question used is asking for a more general outlook. This is a self care exercise, and is not meant as a predictive reading… although that, too, happens on occasion.

The question is… What do I need to focus for self-care through the week ahead?

Mio Im's Tarot and Halloween Lenormand

Earth – Ace of Hearts (Pentacles) – Keep an eye open for new opportunities in the area of your finances and resources. The things that make you feel secure and stable in life can provide new opportunity this week if you are paying attention and clear headed enough to take it vantage of the offers presented.

Air – Three of Swords – No sinking allowed. Do not let disappointments feel as if they are crushing you. Make sure you are focusing on things that can help in mitigating the influence of these negative thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

Water – Four of Cups – By the same turn, as with the advice in the Air position, make sure that you are not sinking into sulking and turning away from those that can help lift you up.

Fire – Ten of Swords atop Page of Hearts (Pentacles) – You know all that preparation you’ve been doing to help yourself find a new in better ways in which to deal with the approaching rush? All that shit’s going to feel like it’s falling apart this week. Remember that you’re supposed to be off this week, and set it aside instead of dealing with it right away.

Waning – Raven (Stork) and Blood Moon – Keep an eye on your emotions this week.  Contentment and feelings of satiated positivity are waning and you don’t want the gaping hole left behind to be something you fall in face first.

Waxing – Poison Ring and Sir Pumpkinhead – Focus on Gideon and let him help in easing your anxieties this week. He has the ability to lift you up when others might struggle under the weight, which is part of what makes him such a good match for you.

Take Away – Anxiety is going to try and have its way with you this week.  Make sure you are staying on top of combating negativity and those abusive inner narratives not just with a conscious effort towards positivity and optimism, but by leaning into those that love you for the support you need.  Keep your eyes open for opportunity to strike.

DECKS USED: MIO IM’S TAROT AND HALLOWEEN LENORMAND