October 17, 2022
Deck: Tarot de St. Croix
First Impressions: This card doesn’t give the restful impression that the four of swords usually gives. It seems a little busy and not restful. Maybe it is because it is a little more industrial and the figure is sitting up.
Book: Take a rest from your busy mind; practice meditation
Guidance: Create a boundary from distracting thoughts
Journaling:
Although I am not a fan of the image, I do need the reminder to meditate and focus on letting go of distractions. I am very bad about letting myself be distracted and being a squirrel. I do know that when I focus on meditation and on clearing my mind of distractions, life is so much better. One of the biggest changes I have had to make in my life lately is to not watch TV at night. I found that if I watch TV at night, my mind is racing and it is hard for me to let go and get a good night’s sleep.
I do need to get back into a formal meditation practice and part of that is getting my life organized so that I have time for meditation and am not racing from one thing to another. I need to make a concious effort to let go of things that don’t matter.
Where I’m At: I’m at home today. The kids are driving back from Cincinnati. I didn’t get a great night’s sleep because I slept on the couch so poor little Clarkie did not have to sleep by himself. Wendy was good, but she woke up in the middle of the night.
Weather: It is chilly and windy outside. it rained overnight so the pavement is wet.
Moon Phase: Last quarter 52%
Sunrise / Sunset: 7:39/6:43
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September 10, 2022
Deck: The Gentle Tarot
Card Name: Four of Thunder
First Impressions: I love this card with the figure relaxing on a rainbow. That is awesome and it really speaks to relaxation and star gazing.
Book: Rest is essential for my health. I honor and love myself by providing time and space to simply be.
Guidance: Do only what you need to do
Journaling:
I needed this reminder to rest and take care of myself. I have been working myself into a frenzy over this computer, when the truth of the matter is that they told me it would be taken care of and that I just need to trust. Everything happens in its own time and for a reason. I just need to trust the universe and trust that everything will be okay.
One of the things I really love about this card is that she is resting on a rainbow, which for me is symbolic of trusting the universe. The realitiy is that a rainbow is fleeting and not tangible, but this card shows her trusting the rainbow enough to lay on it. I need to do the same. I need to trust that it is all going to work out. I need to trust that they will provide as they always do.
Where I’m At: I’m at home right now, but I’ve been running all morning. The doggos had a vet appointment ($1350!), then we had to pick up the bento beast. And I have spent a good chunk of the day on the phone with FedEx traying t track down my new work computer. It looks like it will actually be here today! That has been so stressful.
Weather: It is absolutely beautiful outside today. The sun is shining and it is not too hot. I have the window open and I’m just enjoying a relaxing day with the doggos.
Moon Phase: Full moon
Sunrise / Sunset: 7:00 / 7:45
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