Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

Beginnings and Enthusiasm

/ Twist the Leaf / Leave a comment

Deck of Origins Tarot and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal CardsToday’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was based off the affirmation from the Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal card that is attached in this post.

I just had a bit of a struggle and crisis concerning the topic of this affirmation, as when chaos reigned the other day and I was left feeling uncertain in myself, that uncertainty ate at my confidence and caused a bit of an inner conflict.  Self doubt rose, and I worried that my worth would be taken for granted.

That is not what happened, and today this affirmation was a balm to the pain of that uncertainty.

Today’s draw is the Fool card, which is traditionally a representation of innocence, enthusiasm, newness and fresh starts, carefree outlooks, and spontaneity.

People often associate the Fool with being “foolish”, but sometimes it’s not about being foolish at all, but about seeing things from a new and fresh perspective and diving in to that perspective wholeheartedly… even when it might be scary.  Even when things might not go exactly as planned.  The beginning is still the beginning and should be faced with joy and enthusiasm, not trepidation.

DECK USED:  DECK OF ORIGINS TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I spoke with Gideon about my feelings of self doubt and uncertainty, instead of just shutting down because of them.

Taking a Pause Before Progress

/ Twist the Leaf / Leave a comment

Desney Tarot and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal CardsToday’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the affirmation on the included card in this post. This is a theme that I struggle with a lot, as I spent a good portion of my life rushing to and fro, getting shit done. Slowing down is not easy for me, and I often struggle with negative inner narratives when trying to take things at a slower pace. The meditation today is a reminder that it’s okay to go slow. It’s still progress.

Today’s draw is the Knight of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of a projective beta energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s thought, intellect, reasoning, education, aspirations, and communication. This often translates into themes that have to do with impulsivity, quick and even aggressive mental acuity, ambition, and specifically when it comes to ambition… the drive to succeed.

Look at the movement of the wind in the picture and how it seems to swirl around the knight and usher him forward in his charge. What I see in today’s card is a reminder to work smarter, not harder. Don’t be impulsive and just leap into projects so that you’re stuck charging uphill. Instead, take a minute to plan so that you can ride the flow and make things easier on yourself.

DECK USED:  DESNEY TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I put my shops on vacation and I’m now off for a week and a half.

New Breath After Burnout

/ Twist the Leaf / Leave a comment

Bearded Journey Tarot B&W Edition and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal CardsToday’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the affirmation that is printed on the card included in this post. The thing about negative self narratives is that you live with them for so long that they become reality in your mind. We truly are our own worst critic most of the time, and some take that a lot further than others, until it reaches unhealthy levels and beyond.

I worked very hard to turn this tendency around in my self, but I still struggle with it on a daily basis. It can be extremely difficult to remember to treat myself with the the same kindness that I treat others.

Today’s draw is the Ten of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of overwhelm, overburdening, and other themes to do with either taking on too much or having too much thrust upon you.

Although this card is usually about burden and overwhelm, burnouts and pushing ourselves too hard, what we see here in the depiction in this specific deck is that there comes a time when you need to rebirth yourself out of those times of burden as well. Just as we must eventually emerge out of burnout to breathe easily once again.

DECK USED:  BEARDED JOURNEY TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Instead of pushing myself to finish a few blog posts from earlier in the week, I gave myself a break and deleted them.

The Importance of Play

/ Twist the Leaf / Leave a comment

Agni Roerich Tarot and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal CardsToday’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was mantra based with breathing exercises. The mantra was pulled from the Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards.

A great deal of my life was spent playing the “two steps forward, one step back” game, except the ratio was more along the line of five forward and four back.  I didn’t realize it at the time, though.  Mostly? Because I was too busy pushing and striving for more.  Burnout would then hit and send me crashing down into a mess of exhaustion (and sometimes also depression) that would cause me to lose all the progress I’d gained.  But I’d ignore that part, and keep pushing, saying to myself “look how much you are getting done!” the rest of the time… not acknowledging how much I fell behind in the burn out.

Over the past few years, I’ve been working on breaking this cycle.  It means that things I’d normally get done quickly now take a lot more time, but I don’t have the debilitating stretch of time between projects -because- I’m stretching out that progress over a longer period of time.  It’s far more healthy, but i sometimes chafe under the slowness of it all.  The mantra for today’s meditation focused on reminding myself I’m not -really- accomplishing things in more time than before, I’m just stretching things out over the time that I’d usually be unable to work and -can- now that I’m working healthier than before.

Today’s draw is the Two of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of juggling one’s responsibilities, trying to balance one’s obligations, committing to use of one’s time wisely, and being adaptable in order to keep things in one’s life in balance.

In the imagery of this card I see a woman that stands tall and seeks to deal with responsibilities, feeling as if she is being watched constantly (by the bird above on the eaves at least) and needing to stay on track as a result. And, before this figure, an antelope (perhaps a gerenuk or impala) that desires to romp and play.  The conflict displayed here is something we all go through and struggle with.  It’s the need to find balance between work and responsibility… and our need for fun and play.

That need for fun and play is something I denied myself for a very long time, and today’s card is a reminder that it’s important.  In fact, it’s just as important as work and responsibility, so don’t neglect it.

DECK USED:  AGNI ROERICH TAROT

@Lionharts #TheJuneTarot The Seeker’s Path Prompt
Questions for June 4th thru 6th – Embark

Agni Roerich Tarot and Deck of Many Things Colors of MagicWhat new adventures/explorations can I embark on to expand my horizons?

Death and Euryale – It’s time to work on expanding your perspective when it comes to change. You explored this before, but you need to begin to lean into seeing change as opportunity for growth and something better, rather than simply an inconvenience or something to be avoided or dreaded.

What hidden treasures await me as I explore the depths of my true nature?

Four of Cups and Star – Exploring the depths of your true nature will allow you to find an inner peace and a better connection with hope and optimism. Right now that hope and optimism is something that you have to force, but if you allow yourself to delve deeper and know yourself better, you may find that a natural inclination towards it will develop over time with the use of your meditative practice. This is a latent potential for an “upgrade” to your current modus operandi.

How can I begin my journey of embracing my nature on this very day?

Ace of Cups and Talons – Explore your sharp edged feelings towards change rather than ignoring them or pushing them away. It’s time to turn over an emotional new leaf in that area.

DECK USED: AGNI ROERICH TAROT AND DECK OF MANY THINGS COLORS OF MAGIC

#DiscordTarotholicsJun2023 Challenge Prompt
Topic for June 4 : Do Spread 1

Agni Roerich TarotHow is the rise of summer energies manifesting in my life?

Four of Swords – The rise of summer energies makes you restless, and unable to settle and get all of the rest that you need. You are doing well at channeling that energy into things that don’t land you into working more, though. So you are still getting a break, just not the type you would normally indulge in.

How can I harness these summer energies for my purposes?

Death – Don’t. Change your outlook so that your energy is not always poured into work… not everything is about work. This is something you always do, and it lands you into working more and more instead of getting the rest you need over the summer months.

Instead of harnessing the summer energies towards your purpose, let them flow around you and use them to do little enjoyable things that will make you happy or make life better for you.

Where would I be best served in directing these energies throughout the summer months?

Ten of Cups – Direct that energy towards the things that make you feel happy and content. Have fun and enjoy time with others, rather than always putting your nose to the grindstone every minute of every day.

DECK USED: AGNI ROERICH TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

This is a catch up post, and I don’t remember what self kindness might have gone on for today.

To-and-Fro… Balance to Come

/ Twist the Leaf / 1 Comment

Today’s meditation was sort of skipped?  I did some breathing exercises in the car as a passenger, but I didn’t do a full fledged meditation.

Skeleternity Tarot and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal CardsToday’s draw is the Two of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of the duality of balancing health and home with one’s ambitions and work responsibilities, struggling with multiple priorities, time management, and the ability to adapt as needed to juggle one’s commitments.

I have been working at creating a more healthy balance between my personal care and my work life over the past couple of years. It’s been slow going, and I still struggle with it.  It seems the closer I get to a healthy balance, the more I struggle not to fall in the other direction now… that is to say, I no longer feel the same motivation to work that I once did.

And yet, I still find ways to neglect myself and self sabotage.

Today’s cards are a reminder that self care and finding that balance is not a waste of time. It’s needed.  And things -will- balance out eventually. Imbalance can never last forever, so… even though I’ve swung perhaps a bit too far in the opposite side of the coin?  Sooner or later I’ll find that balance that allows for both enthusiasm and motivation… as well as self care and recuperation.

DECK USED:  SKELETERNITY TAROT AND LESS ANXIETY AFFIRMATION CARDS

#DiscordTarotholicsOct2021 Challenge Prompt
Questions for October 21st and 22nd

Bird ov Prey Oracle and Flux Arcana TarotWhat echos from the past are trying to resurface for me right now?
Indestructible/Enlightenment and Page of Pentacles

This is a reminder of the importance of my meds and the gratitude of finding meds that work.

Once, a long time ago, I was put on a med called Paxil, which turned me into a danger to myself and others. I truly felt indestructible and did a lot of risk-taking behavior. Only once I stopped taking this medication did I come to discover the mess I’d made, and the potential for it to have been much, much worse.

This was a learning experience for me about respect for my body, the things I put into it, and how I might react to those things. I’ve since found a medication that works well for me, but that lesson sticks with me all the same.

How can I safely explore echos from the past that are trying to get my attention?
Miss You Already and Judgement

Take the lessons learned and carry them forward so that you do not repeat them.

DECK USED: BIRD OV PREY ORACLE AND FLUX ARCANA TAROT

PatriciaWestonWitch’s #wwpwHalloweenLenormand Prompt
Questions for October 21st thru 23rd

D'oracle du Clothilde and Skeleternity TarotWhere in my life do I need to ghost out?

Travail and King of Cups – Gid is on vacation, which allows you more time to do holiday prep. Don’t waste this time.

What area of my life am I at a crossroads?

Surprise and Ten of Pentacles – You are feeling out of sorts financially at the moment. Take a deep breath and a beat to let that jolt of “well fuck” ease off, and reflect on what is most important.

Who is the werewolf in my life?

Passion and Ten of Cups – The werewolf in my life (otherwise known as the catalyst for change) is Gideon. He has helped make me into the man that I am today, and I will continue to grow and change through his influence.

DECK USED: L’ORACLE DE CLOTHILDE AND SKELETERNITY TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

Still playing catch up, but I know for a fact that I took a nap after I got home from doing my errands.

Don’t Be Discouraged

/ Twist the Leaf / 1 Comment

Today’s meditation was just over twelve minutes long, and was the sixth installment of the Foundations III series on the Balance app. This meditation dealt with the labeling of thoughts and sensations, and introduced special awareness through sound and (towards the end) sight.

Pazzol Tarot and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal CardsToday’s draw is the Knight of Pentacles, which is traditionally a representation of  an active beta energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s finances, resources, manifestations, home, health, and the physical world.  This often translates into an active pursuit of these particular themes, alibi… usually a slow moving pursuit, as the Pentacles suit as a whole has a tendency to take its time.

Today is an orders day, and I am…. so not interested.  I say that a lot recently, don’t I?  But it’s true.  I’m not experiencing the joy I once did in my work and that in turn means that I’m not getting the same amount of enthusiasm.   I keep trying to get back in touch with that enthusiasm, but… It’s not happening.  At least not quickly.

These cards are a reminder to keep trying. Keep going.  Things might be going slow and they may not feel like they’re moving fast enough, but they -are- moving.  Just keep going… it’ll be fine.   This message is about keeping the faith, and keeping your eye on the prize, no matter how discouraged you might feel in the moment.

DECK USED:  PAZZOL DECK AND THERA-PETS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CARDS

Mr Lionharts’ #TheOctoberTarot #SeasonoftheWitchChallenge Prompt
Questions for October 21st and 22nd

Seasons of the Witch Samhain Oracle and Ritual Abuse TarotFor each full cycle, each moon to come, what am I to conjure before the end of ’21?
Transformation and Page of Swords

Focus on improving your communication with those around you.  It’s not always easy to get yourself across the way you want.  Remember this struggle is something we all deal with, and you can foster better communication by making sure that you are being open about your struggles instead of trying to pretend you’re not struggling and everything’s fine… which comes off a bit heartless when you are fumbling the message.

I embrace all that makes me, and all that I do, what path am I crafting for ’22?
Creativity and Four of Pentacles

As I move towards 2022, you are building a path that includes a deeper sense of rooted security, comfort, and dependency upon your creative spark, and a greater appreciation for what that spark does for you.

DECK USED: SEASONS OF THE WITCH SAMHAIN ORACLE AND RITUAL ABUSE TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsOct2021 Challenge Prompt
Questions for October 21st

Patrick Valenza's Abandoned Oracle and the Pazzol TarotYou – Dismemberment and Ten of Wands – Feeling discombobulated and overwhelmed. The thing is? This isn’t lighting a fire under my ass the way that it would normally.  Instead I seem to be feeling a bit like I’m spinning my wheels and not going anywhere.

Your Current Path – The Crematorium and Five of Cups – Nothing is going to be good enough this holiday season, and you are going to be burning the candle at both ends. This is not unusual for the six weeks or so of the holiday rush, and is a path you have tread upon again and again.

Potential Outcome – The Madwoman and The Lovers – The outcome of this path is a time of forced recuperation as your body and mind revolt from the abuse, and it begins to feel like the world is falling apart around you when really it is you falling apart. As you arrive at the end of the holiday rush, you are at the end of your rope and exhausted, struggling with sleep deprivation, and in need of some healthy choices to help bring yourself onto a track of recovery.

DECK USED: PATRICK VALENZA’S ABANDONED ORACLE AND THE PAZZOL DECK

Daily Self Kindness

I’m playing catch up on posts at the moment and I have no idea what self kindnesses I might have done on this day. I know that I had my smoothie, though, and that I added a large pinch of spring mix added in.