using tarot for guidance

Finding the Positive for October 13 – 15

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Morte Tarot, Any Means Necessary Tarot, Night Sun Tarot, and Halloween Affirmation Deck

October 13

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Two of Pentacles – Balance is needed in life in all things.  This includes in how you look at the world, and how you process events.  As your mind is  naturally inclined toward pessimism and negativity, it’s important to make sure that you balance those perspectives with a conscious effort toward positivity and optimism.  Doing so helps the world seem a little brighter, struggles a little lighter, and your worries and fears to appear not quite so scary.

DECK USED: MORTE TAROT AND HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION CARDS

October 14

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

The Empress – You can make struggles in life a little easier and recover from them a bit faster if you give yourself the nurturing and care that you need.  Don’t ignore your needs just because you can “power through” without dealing with them. Deal with them instead, and in doing so you won’t need to “power through”, but will be able to glide through more easily instead.

DECK USED: ANY MEANS NECESSARY TAROT AND HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION CARDS

October 15

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Hanged Man – It is difficult to see past one’s defenses when you are feeling vulnerable and bring them up. This makes it hard to see the strength that comes with vulnerability and accepting one’s vulnerability instead of fighting against it. Today’s cards are a reminder that there are all different kinds of strength. Instead of fighting to stay hard and tough all the time, seek out the strength that comes with being soft as well. You don’t have to be hard or cold to be strong. Warmth is just as  strong, just in a completely different way.

DECK USED: NIGHT SUN AND HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION CARDS

❤️ 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?

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with the Any Means Necessary Tarot and Halloween Lenoracle Mini Deck

Earth – Ten of Cups – Do what makes you happy. Right now is a time to enjoy, not “buckle down”. Take this time to savor life and do the things you enjoy most. That means getting out and hiking and doing things. Don’t just wallow in being at home.

Air – The Star – Lean into positive thinking and hope. You’ve managed to catch that slide into depression’s pit and scramble back to the ledge. Don’t give up, there’s still a bit further to go to get out of the danger zone.

Water – Six of Swords – Leave behind what is no longer serving you. Drama, guilt, and negativity are now in your rear view. Stay ahead of them and don’t invite them back in.

Fire – Two of Wands – Taking action for your business is not meant to be a part of things this week. You can plot and plan for where you want to go, but hold off on diving into work and the business any more than necessary.

Waning – Witch and Scythe – Stick close to the “harm none” adage in your magical practices this week. Save the other stuff for later.

Waxing – Letter and Trick or Treat – Stay aware and careful not to be tricked by scams and hoaxes in the week ahead; especially those that arrive via email or snail mail.

DECKS USED: ANY MEANS NECESSARY TAROT AND HALLOWEEN LENORACLE MINI DECK

Tarotholics October Challenge Oracle Reading

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#DiscordTarotholicsOct2023 Challenge Spread 3

Tarotholics October Challenge Reading with The Charming Disaster Oracle Deck

Smoky Quartz – Ground/Detoxify – How can you best clear negativity from your life and in turn gain greater stability?

Baba Yaga – When the others visited recently, there was a lot of speculation on why you were there and what you “get out of” being there. Don’t worry about it. You be you, and don’t worry so much about the impression you make on others. If they misconstrue your intent? That’s on them.

Apple – Insight/Good Health – What insight is needed to improve your physical health at this time?

The Lighthouse – There is a reason you have been warned multiple times recently to not go out alone. There is danger afoot. Heed those warnings, for if you ignore them the results could be catastrophic.

Chrysanthemum – Spiritual Defense and Protection – Where do your defenses and boundaries need some bolstering?

The Wolf – Be wary of strangers. More wary than normal.

Aquamarine – Calm/Courage – In what ways can meditation promote more calm and confidence in your life?

Manta Rays – Meditation allows you to glide through life more smoothly, even in times of surprise or upheaval. This then gives you the ability to appreciate life and the world around you more fully.

Mint – Love/Cleansing – What factor in your relationships needs some reevaluation and perhaps adjustment?

The Pigment – Don’t ignore issues and let them ride out. They will not clear up, but rather fester into a fatal toxicity in your relationships if you don’t deal with them.

Carnelian – Creativity/Vitality – In what ways can including more creativity in your life brighten your daily outlook?

Immortality atop The Scapegoat – Creativity on a daily basis creates for you a release of negativity, allowing you to connect with a more timeless energy not so apt to drag you down.

Pomegranate – Fertility/Wishes – What wish of yours is ready to be manifested into reality at this time?

The Experiment – You have an opportunity, however briefly, to play both in work and more personal pursuits. Don’t pass it over for the mantle of responsibility.

DECK USED: THE CHARMING DISASTER ORACLE

🌑 New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Libra – October 2023

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Tomorrow is the new 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 the Hermit’s Mirror.

New Moon in Libra and Solar Eclipse Oracle Reading with the Fantasma Oracle

Clearing: Which of my expectations are so high that they’re alienating?

The Call – When you reach out to others, you expect immediate answers from them. You need to remember that they are not at your beck and call, any more than you are at theirs.

Transitional pause: Where can my critical eye adjust to help me see the beauty in everything?

The Cat – Be more flexible. Take more time to observe rather than react.  Allow yourself to have a moment to bend outside the box of your norm.

New seeds: What relationship is ready for a new infusion of harmony and love?

The Scuffle – Examine those you have recently had disagreements with, and consider where things might have been blown out of proportion by emotions.

Light in darkness: How does indecision help me identify what truly matters?

Moon Priestess – Indecision has the potential to shut your brain down, and instead allow your intuition room to step in and speak. You have only to allow this to happen and listen when it does.

Planetary boon: When can charm deliver what’s best for my loved ones and me?

The Creeper atop The Scarecrow – That creepily inappropriate physio doc of Ms B’s. The situation requires a straight spine and firm hand, but with a good dose of sugar, not vinegar.

New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

Ten of Pentacles – Participate in and enjoy the good things in life. You are far richer than you allow yourself to feel or see.

Seven of Swords Rx atop Knight of Pentacles – Don’t let your negative inclinations steal away all the hard won progress you have made.

Space: What parts of my life should I be prepared to re-assess and shift during this eclipse cycle?

The Title and The Wands – Semantics are important, but don’t let them cloud the truth. Sometimes the same thing can be said in a variety of different ways, and spending your focus picking apart the little things can keep you from seeing that everyone is actually on the same page.

Lunar Gift: What is emerging from within me that will challenge my sense of who I am?

The Devil – Self destructive urges and personal addictions are on the rise. Take care not to let them take over.

Growth: How will this help me grow over the next six months?

The Adventurer – It can help to free you from the restraints that those urges and addictions force upon you. Restraints that keep you closed indoors or too preoccupied to explore your creative spark.

Understanding: Why is now the right time for this particular emergence?

The Wizard – You have the tools, the wherewithal, and the strength to get through it at this time.

Care: How can I best support myself when things get uncomfortable?

The Hanged Man – Take a pause and consider the situation from different perspectives.  Look at what’s going on and consider how you are reacting to it… and why.  Try to see the situation in a different light that allows you to feel more confident and ease your discomfort.

DECK USED: FANTASMA ORACLE AND THE TAROT IF TWISTED SHADOWS

Finding the Positive for October 10 – 12

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Diary of a Skeleton Tarot, Tarot of Twisted Shadows, Voodoo Dolly Tarot, and Halloween Affirmation Cards

October 10

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Ace of Swords – “I am a beacon of light amongst shadows,” so make sure that you don’t allow those shadows in your thoughts and inner narratives to take over.  Stay clear headed by shining a light into those shadows with counteracting thoughts of positivity and optimism, instead of surrendering to the darker shadows that are so eager to take over at every turn.  It feels corny sometimes, but it works if you put effort into it.

DECK USED: DIARY OF A SKELETON TAROT AND HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION CARDS

October 11

The Restless – Not an actual tarot card, this is one of the bonus cards that comes in this deck. Combined with “ghosting what no longer serves me”, these cards are a reminder to not allow yourself to slide into self destructive tendencies just because you’re bored and restless. Focus on putting that energy toward something good and healthy instead.

DECK USED: TAROT OF TWISTED SHADOWS AND HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION CARDS

October 12

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

The Empress – When you take care of yourself and your needs, everything works better. Even intuition and psychic development require self care.  In the same way that plants need water and sunlight to grow, if you’re not willing to take care of yourself and meet your needs physically and otherwise, then your body, mind, and spirit are too preoccupied with those needs that aren’t being met to allow your intuition and abilities to expand toward their full potential.

DECK USED: VOODOO DOLLY TAROT AND HALLOWEEN AFFIRMATION CARDS

Tarotholics Challenge Oracle Reading

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#DiscordTarotholicsOct2023 Challenge
Questions for October 12th thru 14th

Tarotholics October Challenge Reading with the Creatures Oracle

Trick: What is fooling you that needs to be seen more clearly?

Alone atop Beginnings – You are not going to be getting as much alone time as you think you will once you head home. Make sure to look at this as a good thing, for it absolutely -is- a good thing.

Treat – What special gift or skill do you have that you take for granted?

Wonder and Listen – You have the ability to stand still and silent in nature and hear its rhythms, feel its energies, and allow yourself to be carried away to blend with them so that they can soothe and calm you. You haven’t been getting out in nature much this year, and you are suffering as a result.

What do you need to focus on for self-care for the upcoming new moon?

Escape – You need to start getting out in nature more now that you are back home and working at getting back into a normal stride. Just remember, as this reading has already mentioned and a previous reading also has made clear, it’s important that you take someone with you.

DECK USED: CREATURES ORACLE