tarot self care

📆 Transitioning from May to June

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Month End Check-In Tarot Reading with the The Lost Tarot and Coastal Curiosities Oracle

Here and Now I Exist – Who you are now, in your entirety.

The High Priestess Rx atop The Empress, Reward – Your intuition and self care are not on the same page. There is reward in acknowledging this and realizing that they do not need to be on opposing sides but can work together in coexistence for something healthier.

The Slough – What is to be left in the past as you move forward.

The Star atop Death Rx, Roam – Don’t let lack of Hope create stagnancy in your life. Depression is keeping you from moving forward, even at a slow pace.

What Lies Ahead – An ideal state or ideal self you are seeking at this time.

King of Wands and Unearth – You are seeking to reconnect with your passions, motivation, and enthusiasm. It has been buried beneath the depression for a long time.

Limitations – Negative influences, opposition, or ill will.

The Fool atop Two of Swords, Establish – You can’t have your cake and eat it too. Decisions have to be made, no matter how much you don’t want to. Be an Adult.

The Boon – Positive influences, higher guidance, or divine intervention.

Queen of Coins atop Six of Swords, Awaken – Wake up to the fact you just can’t hide from everything all the time. This depression this time around made a runner out of you. Connect to the nurturing, grounding influence of nature to bring you back to self.

The Wound – An unpleasant past experience or event that is ripe for some support and healing.

Five of Wands and Shell – Remember that not everyone you open up to is going to show true colors to be in conflict with your own values. Disagreements happen, but they don’t have to turn into distance and isolation.

Nostalgia – A positive past experience or event to acknowledge, reflect upon, and enjoy.

Five of Cups atop Two of Cups Rx, Robust atop Observe – Your friends and loved ones are there to help and support you. Even when you can’t see them clearly, they are standing in the wings watching and waiting to step in and help.

A Warning – Something coming that can be prevented or overcome.

King of Swords and Terrarium – Don’t allow yourself to become so judgmental or harsh tongued that you close yourself off to the rest of the world.

Empowerment – A future opportunity to work toward.

Ten of Swords and Crystal – Use your connection to the earth and nature to heal your wounds and draw you out of the last dregs of your depression. You are at the end, and that connection will give you the boost you need.

[Playing catch-up and I’m skipping the second part of this reading for this month.]

DECKS USED: THE LOST TAROT, COASTAL CURIOSITIES 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?

BlueDogRose Tarot, Cosmic Cat Wisdom Oracle, Butterfly Circus Lenormand

Earth – Four of Wands and Courage – Yes, the housing levy is coming. Yes, there’s a lot to be worried about. Don’t allow that to pull you down and hiding and keep you from getting things done and taking pleasure in your home.

Air – The Hermit and Grace – Let others come with you when you go out into alone time, as it will help uplift your emotions in a way that doing it on your own can’t. Yes it defeats the purpose of “alone time”, but at the same time it will give you a lift in your emotions that you need right now.

Water – Moon atop Knight of Swords, Frisky – There’s a lot of uncertainty going on right now in your life, but it’s okay. You can get past it with flying colors if you stay upbeat and determined as you move forward. Work at seeing your determined pursuit through uncertainty as a game rather than a trial.

Fire – World and Improvisation – Remember that not everything in life has to be planned out. Sometimes the best things happen on the fly.

Waning – Bear and Lily – Don’t get defensive when things become uncertain.

Waxing – Ship and Moon – Daydreaming about pleasure trips and good times is absolutely healthy and okay this week.

Take Away – Don’t go out alone right now.  The risk is more than just the stalker issue currently going on, but also has to do with your own emotional health.  You need others along. There’s a lot of uncertainty coming up over the week (and the next few months, for that matter).  Remember that optimism and friendships can combine to help lift you up.  Don’t sink into negativity or let it influence how you react.

DECKS USED: BLUEDOGROSE TAROT, COSMIC CAT WISDOM CARDS, BUTTERFLY CIRCUS LENORMAND

❤️ 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?

Tarocchi Del Disordine, The Hero's Journey Dream Oracle, Spicy Pisces Lenormand

Earth – Sei di Spade and For This You Were Born – Move away from unhealthy habits and mindsets, and towards those things that you were “born for”. These are the things to come naturally to you, and just “fit” into place in your life.

Air – Otto di Bastoni and One With the Sun – Lean hard into optimistic thinking and positivity. You need more of this. A lot more. As in it might feel excessive, and that’s still not enough.

Water – Two of Pentacles and Dream Sanctuary – Make sure that you are balancing your time so that you get enough role-playing with Gideon to make things feel comfortable and safe and right in the world.

Fire – Queen of Cups and Attune To the Call – Be sure you’re supporting your inspiration drive and how it mixes with your creativity. When you’re really in the flow of creation, it’s a beautiful thing.

Waning – Ring and Key – You’re going to have to focus on other areas than your relationship this week.  It sucks, but you need to buckle down for a few days.

Waxing – Garden and House – Give yourself some time to really appreciate your home and those in it, and invite Jer over to spend some time and help out.

DECKS USED: TAROCCHI DEL DISORDINE, THE HERO’S JOURNEY DREAM ORACLE, SPICY PISCES LENORMAND

❤️ 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?

Le Tarot Aux Ramures Étranges, Mystical Musings Oracle, The Wooden Wildera Lenormand

Earth – La Tempérance and Stars – Take your time this week when it comes to spending and stay on track with your plans. You know there are some large expenses soon to come, so be a bit more careful than usual with what you spend your money on this week.

Air – Le Jugement and Snake – You’ve spent a long time in the pit with that negative inner narrative whispering in your ear and no light to be seen. Make sure you are reaching for the light this week, and leaning into optimism and positivity, as it will help you heal from the damage done during the depression.

Water – L’impératrice and Chain – You’ll need a bit more connection to earth this week in order to find security and balance in your emotions, so make sure that you’re getting out in nature and spending enough time with bare feet to bare earth and your hands in the soil.

Fire – Nine of Swords and Keys – Things that often feel like a catastrophe are actually the key to opportunity. Make sure you are not catastrophizing things this week. Look for what the things getting your anxiety worked up about actually have to offer you.

Waning – Broom and Crossroads – It’s time to sweep away the old and choose a better path. There are more opportunities out there for you if you’re willing to wash away the stagnancy and reach for them. This week is not so much about the washing or the reaching, but about being aware of what’s possible and prepared mentally for that change in perspective.

Waxing – Book and Sun – Lean hard into a positive mindset an optimism. Seek out those that can help you in adopting this mindset and making it yours.

Take Away – Today’s week is all about practicing financial moderation and leaning into optimism in the face of adversity, as well as how leaning into that optimism can assist in improving my life in swath of different ways.

DECKS USED: LE TAROT AUX RAMURES ÉTRANGES, MYSTICAL MUSINGS ORACLE, THE WOODEN WILDERA LENORMAND

Loving My Body Tarot Reading

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Loving My Body Tarot Reading with the Maker's Tarot

How can I improve my relationship with my body?

Page of Swords Rx atop Eight of Swords – Stop ignoring and otherwise bypassing what you know that your body needs.

Why should I stop being at war with my body?

Four of Pentacles Rx atop Six of Pentacles Rx – Being stingy with your body (and thus neglecting your body’s needs) erodes at the strength of your foundation, making it more of a house built on sand than built on stone.

A commitment I can make to treasure my body?

Nine of Cups – Don’t focus so much on what you’re lacking, but rather on what you’re grateful for where your body is concerned. You have a lot to be grateful for and appreciate.

How can I show appreciation for my body?

Three of Swords – This is an echo of the answer to the previous question, which is to say that you need to make sure you are looking at the good and on what you can improve, instead of focusing on and judging harshly those things that cannot be changed and need to be moved on from. Holding onto harsh feelings about these issues only drags you down.

How can I cultivate a new way of loving my body?

King of Cups – Compassion and control are the keys to cultivating a new way of loving your body. Make sure you are being understanding of your limitations, while at the same time focusing on what you can improve and maintain without negative judgment. Don’t look at your body, it’s strengths and its limitations, through your eyes… look at them through his. What would Gid see and say?

DECK USED: THE MAKER’S 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?

Nicoletta Ceccoli Tarot, Quiet Mystic Oracle, Butterfly Circus Lenormand

Earth – Knight of Wands and Swan Sensibilities – There’s lots of work going on under the surface this week. Make sure the manifestation process remains within. Sometimes, only you need to know that those things that you manifest into your life don’t just “pop” into your hands and life like magic.

Air – Four of Swords and Slow Disco – What mindsets and mentalities aren’t working for you anymore? Take time to reflect on what is no longer useful in your life, and those things that you are clinging to that aren’t really a part of your life anymore. Letting go of the past can take time and letting go of attachments can be a struggle, but this week is a good time to start looking at both.

Water – Queen of Wands and Heartbreak Falls – Sometimes you have to let go of things that you’re really passionate about, even if you don’t want to. Remember that there is a boon in there somewhere to letting go. It’s not all bad.

Fire – Temperance and Trust the Universe – Don’t jump the gun or jump to conclusions, instead go slow and trust that everything is going to turn out right in the end, just as it always does. You don’t have to get excited. Instead stay calm, take a breath, and practice a bit of trust.

Waning – Key and Child – You’re going to have to set new beginnings to the side this week in order to focus on stuff that has to do with the past.

Waxing – Letter and House – Make sure whatever hiccups or anxiety inducing hurdles come your way this week, that your mortgage and home related finances take top priority.

Take Away – There is a warning here that something is coming that’s going to be very upsetting for you and it’s going to feel like the end of the world. It lives in the financial and home area of your life, and the cards this week are all about making sure that you stay calm and collected, and trust that things will work out in the end as long as you do the work behind the scenes to make it so.

DECKS USED: NICOLETTA CECCOLI TAROT, QUIET MYSTIC ORACLE, BUTTERFLY CIRCUS LENORMAND