❤️ 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 Western Way Tarot Anieth Deck and Ouisi Cards

EarthQueen of Wands atop Four of Stones – Explore the idea of building stability by nurturing the passions of others. This week doesn’t have to be about the things you need to do, task lists, or even diving into those things that you enjoy. Instead, train your focus on helping others connect with their creativity. You have so much of that to share, and in doing so can inspire others to enjoy creative projects and practices as well.

AirFortune – Try to work on not being so rigid in you’re thinking. There’s always going to be things that step in and change the plan. Sometimes these changes will be for the better, sometimes they will be for the worst. The one constant in life is change, after all, and lack of predictability walks hand-in-hand with change.

WaterFive of Stones – Allow life to have a little fun at your expense without overreacting with feelings of scarcity. Just because you can’t win them all doesn’t mean you’re losing. Will you find these experiences fun or funny? No. They hold value, though, in giving you a chance to explore your emotions from a different perspective. Especially if you can avoid the “scarcity trap” that your fears and inner narratives always try to trip you into.

FireSix of Stones atop Six of Blades – It’s okay to walk away if things don’t feel fair and balanced. That moral compass of yours is always going to need to have the last word in any situation, so make sure that you’re listening and step off if things don’t feel right.

WaningGoddess and Paravents – Chaos and chatter from the peanut gallery has a tendency to make your stomach hurt, and you don’t need the extra stress this week. Don’t let gossip and other such bullshit ruin what could otherwise be a nice and relaxing week off.

WaxingPompeii and Spring – Get your ass outside, and make sure you wear sun protection while you’re at it.

Take Away – This week is all about taking care of yourself and making sure that you are stepping away from your responsibilities and “should do” tasks.  No need to drop the ball, just set it down so you can come back to it later after this week is over.  Instead, spend some time outside and make sure you try to keep things light and easy.  Walk away from the heavy stuff instead of bracing for impact.

DECKS USED: WESTERN WAY TAROT ANIETH EDITION AND OUISI CARDS GETTY MUSEUM EDITION

Finding the Positive Message for June 28 – 30

Western Way Tarot Anieth Deck, Tarot Gals, Heartscape Tarot, and Thera-Pets Emotional Support Animal Cards

June 28

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long and was focused on the “you got this” affirmation in the attached image. Ms B comes home from the hospital and my shift as amateur home care nurse begins again until next Tuesday. I’m just hoping it’s a bit better and easier than last time.

Ten of Pentacles – You are fiercely protective of all that you have accomplished, as well as those things and people that contribute to your life feeling stable and secure. Don’t become so focused on protecting those things that you forget to take time to appreciate them and enjoy them.

DECK USED: WESTERN WAY TAROT ANIETH DECK

June 29

Today’s meditation was  ten minutes long and focused on the “it’s going to be okay” message in the attached card.  This week is an extremely stressful one, and I’m struggling under the weight of all of the responsibility and stress involved. The affirmation today is a reassurance that, during the meditation and outside of it, I’m trying to take to heart.

Five of Pentacles – I often struggle with a sense of scarcity and that came to the forefront a bit today concerning news that L sent me earlier today.  Today’s card is a reminder that rough times happen and scarcity is not always just in your head… but as the affirmation card in my meditation today says, “it’s going to be okay”.   We have been through worse, and we’ll get through this trial as well.

DECK USED: TAROT GALS

June 30

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long and took place in the bathtub, which was sort of a self-care thing for me today since I really love the bathtub here in this house.   I also took a nap in there, and yes, I know that’s dangerous but it’s virtually impossible for me to get my head down far enough to drown without lifting my legs out, so it was pretty safe, all things considered. The “you are capable ~ you can do this” mantra for today’s meditation is another of a number of “cheer leading” messages I’ve been given at late that are assisting me in staying positive as I help Ms B through her post surgery experience.

Three of Wands – Planning and dreaming are all well and good, just make sure that you actually do some doing as well. This is about the work that I brought with me to Ms B’s house.  Yes, this is supposed to be time off, but it’s also necessary to stay a bit caught upon a few things for the business so that I’m not swamped when I step back into work next week.   This card tells me that it’s no good bringing the work along… unless I actually do something with it besides just looking at it sitting on the table now and then.

DECK USED: HEARTSCAPE TAROT