❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)

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?

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with The Unveiled Tarot and Legendarium Playing Cards

EarthThe Star – Keep your chin up. Progress takes time, but if you keep your eye on the prize, you’ll get there eventually. Don’t let your self-talk make you believe you’re not getting anywhere this week.

AirDeath – Everyone has dreams from earlier times in their life that they have outgrown and discarded. Be sure to remember this week that it’s okay to let go of those things if they don’t fit you anymore. Give yourself permission to move on.

WaterSix of Wands – Don’t let the accolades of others shift your values. Take pride in those things that make you happy, instead of abandoning them for the happiness of others.

FireThe Moon – Just because you can imagine something happening doesn’t mean that it’s going to. Keep your fears in check instead of allowing them to go off-leash or take the lead.

WaningJack of Spades and Ten of Hearts – Impulsive outburst may feel good, and even rewarding, in the moment. But, at the end of the day, they aren’t going to give you the results that you desire. Ease off on the sharp tongue and let it go.

WaxingThree of Diamonds and Ten of Diamonds - Focus on working together as a team to build something truly special that goes beyond monetary success.

Take Away – A hint of anxiety is coming your way. Make sure you aren’t allowing it to push you into acting when, in truth, taking things slow is the better course. Whether that anxiety stems from your own self-talk, guilt inspired by echoes of the past, or others in your life trying to push you in a direction that isn’t of interest to you.

In all cases it’s the anxiety that will be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Make sure you keep that in mind and do what you can to head this added pressure off at the pass. In the week ahead, show them how you want things to proceed instead of letting others push you this way and that.

DECKS USED: THE UNVEILED TAROT AND LEGENDARIUM PLAYING CARDS

Unseen Machinations

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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The Unveiled Tarot - Eight of SwordsToday’s draw is the Eight of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of willful ignorance, self imposed struggle or restraint, self limiting beliefs, negative inner narratives, self pity, and victimized mentality.

I am a big fan of this card. It reminds me of the whole operation room thing where they keep you awake (if numbed out of your gourd) while they work on you.

This card is a reminder that there are things going on that you can’t see.  That doesn’t mean you need to worry about them, but rather to let go and -not- worry about them.  It means that sometimes you have to let go and let things develop on their own without your meddling fingers in the mix, trusting that there are other fingers taking up the slack and guiding things to their rightful end even without you’re help. The surgeon during the operation doesn’t need your assistance, and sometimes? Neither does the universe.

This can be really difficult, especially for anyone with control issues like myself. That’s why we need these reminders, right?

DECK USED:  THE UNVEILED TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsMar2025 Challenge
Prompt for March 20
: Do the Spring Equinox Spread

Spring Equinox Oracle Reading with the Ceccoli Oracle

Tulips: Where do I need to practice forgiveness to foster stronger loyalty?

Motivation – Sometimes when things fall apart, you need to look at the motivation behind what’s going on rather than just paying attention to the easily observed actions of others. When you see their motivation, it can be at times easier to forgive those things that you would otherwise hold a grudge on.

Robin: How can I give myself more compassion and patience?

Plenty – A mentality of scarcity makes you punish yourself too much and far too hard. Take stock of what you have and be happy with it, rather than always pushing for more. Remember how fortunate you truly are and how much you actually have.

Rose Quartz: How can I be more open to offering unconditional love to others?

Passivity – Remember that you need other people in your life. You can’t do everything yourself and shouldn’t have to. Your discomfort with other people and your own vulnerabilities makes you want to put up shields and distance yourself, but when you’re feeling that urge you need to focus on softening and allow them in instead.

Aquamarine: What do I need to help me to stay calm and courageous in the face of adversity?

Vigilance – Stay aware and watchful of what’s going on around you. When you close your eyes and try to ignore your surroundings, it doesn’t just allow you to ignore the thing that’s bugging you, but also disorients you to everything else around you as well.

Butterfly: What sort of transformation is waiting for me this spring?

Retreat – When things go unexpectedly, you will be given the opportunity to learn how to retreat gracefully, rather than in the grips of panic mode. Allow yourself to retreat instead of trying to stand strong or reacting without thought.

Clover: Where in life will luck play into protecting me from potential harm?

Lamentation – Don’t let your worries over what might happen make you regret holding back. The “what ifs” are a product of your imagination, not reality, and holding back only leaves room for regrets later on.

Rabbit: How can I encourage more abundance in my life this spring?

Advice – Take uninvited advice from others into consideration this spring. You may not have welcomed them or their words into your life, but they may just have a point that you’re otherwise missing if you don’t listen.

Other elements included in this reading:
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: CECCOLI ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

This is a catch up post, and I’m not entirely sure what the self kindness was for this day.