weekly checkin tarot reading

❤️ 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 Bianco Nero Tarot and Oracle Lumière d'Orient

Earth – King of Cups atop The Sun – Time with Gideon is going to be essential this week, and physical contact is important. Make sure to avoid further subdrops in order to keep things light and happy, and get the most out of this time with him.

Air – Two of Pentacles – Don’t stew on one thing to the deficit of other things in your life. Slipping into flow state feels really good, but when you sink so deeply into a singular focus you neglect everything else. Now’s not the time for that.

Water – Death – Don’t fight. Don’t fight against your current subdrop, and don’t fight against the shifting emotions you experience. Everything is temporary, and the key is to acknowledge and move with the shifts and changes, not to resist them and fight a losing battle to keep things stagnant.

Fire – Ace of Wands Rx – No new projects this week, and as noted in the Air position already in this reading, no sinking into flow state. Work on getting done some of the things that you aren’t entirely enthusiastic about and get them out of the way.

Waning – Coffin and Man – Put to bed the need to project common male stereotypical behavior. It’s a defense mechanism. It’s okay to be vulnerable. It’s okay for people to -see- that you are vulnerable.

Waxing – Scythe and Tower – This is the resurfacing of a warning on repeat from earlier in the year. Watch closely those around you, and quickly purge from your life those that are not healthy for you.

Take Away – Be vulnerable and allow the subdrop to run its course instead of trying to smother it or ignore it.

Lean into others you trust, and stay far away from those that don’t have your best interests at heart this week.

Work on prep for the holiday rush that you’ve been putting off and get it done.

DECKS USED: BIANCO NERO TAROT AND ORACLE LUMIÈRE D’ORIENT

❤️ 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?

Legendarium Tarot and Treasure House Lenormand

Earth – Four of Coins – Make sure that miserly behavior you’ve been working to instill in your life over the past few months keeps going. It’s not easy but you have things you need to sacrifice for that make this important right now.

Air – King of Cups – You cannot overcome all of those worries and anxieties whispering in your mind on your own. Make sure that you are leaning into Gideon and sharing with him what is going on with you. Be honest instead of using avoidance.

Water – The Nithing : Death – Hello subdrop. You know it’s coming.  Don’t try to ignore it, because you know it’s not going to go away that easily.

Fire – Ten of Coins – Things in area of your passion projects and business are finally starting to balance out. The slow period is easing up, and the fruits of your labors coming full circle. Keep up on your work in order to continue to prosper.

Waning – Snake and Bouquet – Keep a distance this week between yourself and those that wish to “butter you up” for their own means. If they seem like someone is being too nice or kissing your ass? They are.  Back away slowly and give them more distance.

Waxing – Tree and Anchor – Pay special attention to your health this week, and those things that help in securing your health for the long-term. Things like eating healthier and getting outside will assist you in the long run.

Take Away – Work is going your way even during a time when you’re feeling extra vulnerable and in need of Gid’s support.  Don’t let that vulnerability turn into a liability by trusting those outside your support system right now.  Kindness from strangers is not kindness this week, but a potential for manipulation, so take care in the kindnesses you accept and from who.

DECKS USED: LEGENDARIUM TAROT AND TREASURE HOUSE 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?

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with The Philosopher's Tarot and Lustrous Lenormand

Earth – Queen of Wands – Remember this week that you can be inspirational without being productive. Instead of pushing yourself, allow others to be inspired by you and help get things done.

Air – Ace of Swords atop Page of Pentacles – New ideas right now are spectacular things and definitely worth exploring. Make sure you take it slow, but go ahead and begin examining how you can move forward with the new idea that shines the brightest.

Water – The Star – Allow the love of others to help lift you up and encourage your efforts to lean into optimism and positivity this week. You need a little help to keep things balanced at the moment.

Fire – Strength – If you want things to go your way this week you may have to work at it. Possibly not with physical efforts, so much as by making sure that you are strategically manipulating the situation to your advantage.

Waning – Snake and Moon – You’re going to have to really work at keeping that negative narrative within you from influencing your emotions throughout the week ahead. The subdrop is going to linger, and it is going to be hissing negativity in your ear. Do what you can to mitigate its influence on your emotions.

Waxing – Clover and Whip – Focus on happy coincidences and lucky breaks this week in order to help in keeping yourself on track with your goals.

Take Away – Whether it’s the goals you wish to achieve, the vulnerability you are feeling, a healthy balance to your emotions. or making sure you don’t push yourself too hard in your work… leaning into positivity and optimism is what is needed this week to make sure that everything stays balanced and on track.  That can be noticing positive influences around you, actively acknowledging moments of gratitude, or leaning on others to help lift you up when you need it.  Just keep leaning into that counterbalance to your more negative natural tendencies.

DECKS USED: THE PHILOSOPHER’S TAROT AND LUSTROUS 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?

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with the Kinkuro Tarot and Arcana Jianghu Lenotmand

Earth – Two of Cups – Those that are closest to you and love you are ready to step in and help. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by, but instead accept the help that they are offering. Soon enough, you’ll be drowning in work, and their help now can stave off that feeling a bit longer.

Air – Two of Wands Rx – Don’t worry about planning ahead this week, for either there will be changes somewhere along the way that are going to get in the way your best laid plans, or whatever it is you feel the need to plan and plot for is going to end up taking care of itself.

Water – Six of Cups – Play “memory lane” games with loved ones this week, as you will find them both enjoyable and uplifting.

Fire – Ten of Swords – Things are turning around with your business now that autumn is starting to approach. As things pick up, you’re going to feel as if it’s too much and you’re being put upon. Make sure you’re continuing to give yourself times of rest and recovery, or that option will be taken out of your hands.

Waning – Rider and Fox – These cards are an echo of the Air position earlier in this reading. You don’t need clever planning or any plan in place at all to get up and go… because you’re not going to be getting up and going. So just don’t worry about it.

Waxing – Woman and Birds – Connect with others and don’t be shy about chitchatting. These cards reflect up to the Water position earlier in this reading and encourage connecting with the women in your life for those “memory lane” experiences this week.

Take Away – Spend a bit of extra time talking with the woman in your life this week. Especially those that have memories of your childhood to share.

Don’t worry about making plans, for they are just going to be thwarted anyway.  Winging it will be fine, as you adjust on the fly far more easily when you’re winging it than when you have a plan in place.

As things pick up with your business, make sure that you are still giving yourself the rest and recovery you need.  Facilitate this by allowing others to help you rather than taking everything on your own shoulders.

DECKS USED: THE KINKURO TAROT AND ARCANA JIANGHU 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.

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with Pablito's Tarot Magic Realism Deck and Shadow Night Raven Lenormand

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

Earth – The Magician atop Page of Cups Rx – Don’t allow your feelings of newness and inadequacy cause you to forget the tools and skills you’ve learned. You may be tempted to spend on the unnecessary in the week ahead just to chase that dopamine fix. Instead, keep your eye trained on your goals and use the tools you’ve learned to avoid reckless behavior spurred on by emotion.

Air – Four of Wands Rx atop The Hermit Rx – Wallowing at home means unhealthy alone time. It will cloud your mind and stagnate the flow of “fresh air” sensations you’ve been experiencing over the past week or so. Make sure you get out in nature; prioritize that over staying home.

Water – Ace of Cups Rx atop Two of Pentacles Rx – Let go of new emotions this week time n stead of holding onto them. You don’t need to juggle them nor to bury them. Just acknowledge that they are there and let them go as unimportant.

Fire – Seven of Wands – Stick to your guns this week. As other readings have mentioned (yesterday), people are going to be pushing at your boundaries in ways that disrespect your personal values. Make sure you are facing that opposition head on. Now is not the time to concede.

Waning – Tree and House – This is a reiteration of the Air position earlier in this reading. Staying home is not where healthy can be found this week. No stagnation allowed.

Waxing – Dog and Lily – Lean into Gideon; share with him and enjoy your time with him. Prioritize his advice, for he has your best interests at heart, even above his own.

Take Away – In order to perpetuate the fresh shift in the air this last week and keep it going, you need to make sure to facilitate movement.  Go outside.  Move instead of languishing. Make sure that you aren’t wallowing when you could be not just moving, but breathing in fresh air.

This is the first week in a few that you have not been warned about avoiding agreements and contracts, but there is mention of making sure that you uphold your boundaries and prioritize your values over the urge for peaceful resolutions.

Some heavy emotions may wind their way through your awareness this week. Make sure that you aren’t letting them stick and weigh you down, nor burying them to ‘deal with later’.  Instead, remember that they aren’t important and to let them go once you’ve acknowledged them.

DECKS USED: PABLITO’S TAROT MAGIC REALISM DECK AND SHADOW NIGHT RAVEN 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?

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with The Awakening Tarot and Wonder Land Lenormand

Earth – The Sun – Do what makes you happy and that you know will lead to success. The intersection between these two themes is your sweet spot for the week.

Air – Two of Cups – Holding things together, and making them work together to reap the greatest rewards, means working together. (Like that? I used “together” three times in a single sentence.) Connect and communicate with those closest to you.

Water – Page of Cups – Life can sometimes feel like a shit show. Remember that how you deal with your emotions can make that perception of worse or better. Although you are a novice at this, you have begun developing tools to help you.

Fire – Temperance – Don’t push. Change takes time and, in the case of your business and it’s successful upswing, you want it to go smooth and slow.

Waning – Ring and Crossroads – You continue to be warned about involving yourself in contracts and agreements. Keep in mind that that new path being presented to you is not as good as it sounds. Don’t be fooled into thinking it might be.

Waxing – Lily and Man – Gideon time is import and right now. Make sure you are getting as much as you can.

Take Away – Work on putting your nose to the grindstone to get things done with your business, including having others do their part too.  No need to push or rush, just start directing your energy and theirs in that direction.

Don’t make decisions with your emotions, as they won’t be wise ones if you do, and ensure that you are getting the time with Gid that you need right now.

DECKS USED: THE AWAKENING TAROT and WONDER LAND LENORMAND