Daily Mindfulness

Nine of Wands- Battles come and go and and having been through many before, we know we will be ok. Be ready for them, learn to see them coming and that way you can prepare to stand firm during these challenges. Also remember to choose your battles wisely. If you don't need to be involved in the drama, walk away from it.  Also, our nine of wands seems to be looking straight at the five of swords today...

Five of Swords - There is a situation here you should probably pay attention to. Look out for tricky games being played or of being manipulated.  These could be a battle to walk away from - let the negative thoughts go - some things are just not worth your energy!

So today, it is good to look around you and see what is happening - don't get involved in manipulating games - use your energy wisely and create a positive mindset!

I had a lot of fun reading with this novelty deck.  I am not sure who created it or if they had any idea of tarot in general, but for the most part, the characters on the cards went well with the general meanings.

Some people in IG mentioned compiling all my daily readings into a sort of Little White Book for this deck since it didn't come with one, so here it is.  But this is just MY interpretations - I took the generic RWS meanings and combined them with the character on the cards.  All in fun but I learned a lot about both the card meanings and the characters as well. Onward!

Majors:
Fool
Magician
High Priestess
Empress
Emperor
Hierophant
Lovers
Chariot
Strength
Hermit
Wheel of Fortune
Justice
Hanged Man
Death
Temperance
Devil
Tower
Star
Moon
Sun
Judgement
World


Minors:

Swords
Ace
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Page
Knight
Queen
 King
​
Cups
Ace
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Page
Knight
Queen
 King

Wands
Ace
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Page
Knight
Queen
 King

Pentacles
​Ace
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Page
Knight
Queen
 King
​

Daily Mindfulness

Ten of Wands - this is actually the reason why I bought this deck. I LOVE how she is carrying her burdens. She has many but she does not despair. She knows why she carries each one and she has learned from the experiences. She is determined and has built an inner strength to shoulder her responsibilities and to move forward into the unknown.  She isn't surprised how she got here and she is now ready to move ahead to what awaits.

Queen of Cups - She is someone who supports and nurtures emotions and creative projects. But she knows to get to the heart of any want you have to really work for it.  You need to go deeply into yourself - sometimes what you find is more powerful than you realized.  Stand tall and dive in to your emotions to bring that energy into whatever you want to create in life. This Queen's energy will guide you along the way.

So today, you need to access your emotions and creativity. You may feel like you have too much to do and no time to do it, but you do have time. You know why you are here and you need to face it with loving kindness and strength.  Use what you have learned, leave the baggage at the station, and move forward to new experiences.

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Two of Swords
Here we have a conflict between heart and mind, water and air. It may feel like you are doing all you can but you are actually wasting energy with busy distractions. Stop for a moment and breathe. Really look at where you are and make a solid plan of what you want and how to get there. It may be hard to face some things but it is better than trying to balance too many unproductive thoughts. 

Temperance
Balance and being centered. Being aware of all that is around you in perfect balance with everything else. All you need to know is present and you are in the right place at the right time, always. Let the energy around you flow and stay in that perfect connection with the Universe. 

So today, take some time to stop the unproductive busyness and center yourself. Breathe. Don't waste time with distractions, let the Universe's energy restore your balance and look at where you are and what you need to do next from a place of solid ground.

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2 Card Spread

Six of Pentacles
Help is always at hand - but you need to ask for it. You need to make your desire known to the Universe! It can be hard to ask for help but you need to put the ego away and ask.  Look at what you need and what can be available to you and then put your intentions out into the world. Let that abundance flow!

The Chariot
Time to move! Decide which direction you want to go in and hold on tight! Be confident of your forward movement and progress because you have the skills to harness all that energy. It may be hard to get started but once you are moving nothing can stop you!

So today, be willing to open yourself up and ask for help. Let that energy flow so that you can create what you need to! It is hard to get started but once you get yourself moving, the Universe is going to help you and then nothing will stop you! Trust yourself and Trust the Universe!

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2 Cards
Situation/Solution

Situation -  Nine of Swords
Stabby thoughts keeping us up at night.  There are things that are just  flying around in our head that just won't quit and in the night, things can seem so much worse.  But we have the power to stop these thoughts - look at them logically, journal them out, see what they really are and apply your logic to find solutions.  If something can be done, do it right away. If it is something you have no control over, let it go - as hard as that might be, let it go. You will sleep better once you do!

Solution - The Magician
A master of magic - You have prepared yourself and you have everything you need  to get things started and finished. Using knowledge and the resources at hand to create! Using will, skills and connection to the Universe, ask yourself what it is you want to do and then know you have all you need to do it!

So today, you may be having some hard nights with stabby thoughts that just won't leave you alone. Focus on making a plan to tackle the things you can using the magic you already have within yourself. You have a vast array of skills and knowledge and you just need to focus your will on getting things done. It may not seem very easy or fun but you can do it if you apply yourself one step at a time.

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2 Card Draw - Situation/Solution

Situation -Knight of Pentacles 
One of the more quiet Knights, he is slow and steady. He knows how to make things run smoothly and will wait until things are just so before making any moves. He is practical over emotional. Which can seem really boring but by doing so, he yields maximum results. 

Solution - Emperor
Order and stability. Creating plans and providing resources to carry them through.  The Emperor creates a system that keeps us supplied with what we need to live with a secure structure. Time to take responsibility to improve the situation.

So today, we have some solid and stable cards. Both are well grounded and like structure. The Knight may be stalling us out so be sure to create a stable structure to keep yourself moving forward with your creative plans and endeavors! 

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The Hierophant - I love this version of the card. Our Hierophant is like a teacher - wise, humble and compassionate.  A great teacher will become a bridge or conduit - giving us knowledge and keys to open up our own understanding. So today, you may find yourself in a conversation with someone who is opening your heart to new knowledge or you may be that person, sharing your ideas with another. Just remember, you decide what to keep and what to let go of if it doesn't identify with your own beliefs!

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3 Card Draw - Last of the Spirit Tarot Cards

Page of Swords - Time to be spontaneous and use your enthusiasm to learn new things and try new creative ideas!  Enjoy your intellect and give it some things to play with today!
Headless Horseman - He is traditionally depicted as a man on horseback who is missing his head. Depending on the legend,he is either carrying his head, or is missing his head altogether, and is searching for it.  

Seven of Wands - Make a stand today.  You made it to the top so don't back down now. Fight for what you believe in and make sure you believe in yourself! You got this!
Mummy -  is a deceased human or an animal whose skin and organs have been preserved. It was also a fun movie with Brendan Fraser!

Ten of Swords - Ok, it's the stabby card. No one really likes the stabby card but it happens. Cruddy things happen but don't let your thoughts turn victim-y.  Take charge of your attitude, acknowledge this is a sad time and then move your energy forward. There is always a light ahead - let yourself see that light!
Gryphon -  is a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion; the head and wings of an eagle. 

So today, Let your inner page energies loose. Don't get caught up in needless squabbles that take your energy away. Let go of the negative vibes that threaten you and keep you wrapped up tightly.  Take charge and move to a more positive mindset. You got this!

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3 Card Draw
Black Friday Madness Edition

The Moon - One of my favorite cards! A time of looking at our dreams and intuition. The light of the moon casts strange shadows and things look very different under her glow. Don't fear these shadows. Let go of the fears - pay attention to your dreams and those intuitive thoughts!
Werewolf - In folklore, a werewolf is a human with the ability to shapeshift into a wolf, either purposely or after being placed under a curse or affliction. A shadow self if you will.

Four of Pentacles - Are you trying to hold on tightly to all the things?  Using all of your hands and legs to grip tightly and not let go? If you keep trying to  control everything it is going to tire you out and make you very possessive. Don't hold on so tightly - it is a waste of energy! 
Echidna - more often it's a cute hedgehog looking thing but for our card it is a serpent -nymph  in Greek mythology, "a beautiful woman in the upper part of her body; but instead of legs and feet, she had from the waist downward, the form of a serpent." 

Eight of Swords - You are allowing your thoughts to hold you prisoner and you probably can't see the whole picture right now.  Don't let your thoughts run away with you - deal with the things you can and let the rest go. You can't control everything so don't let it stress you out. You are the master of your thoughts!
Pegasus -  is a  mythical winged stallion - one of his many jobs was to carry Zeus's lightning bolts. Because of his years of faithful service to Zeus, Pegasus was later honoured with transformation into a constellation!

So today, we need to look into our shadow selves and see with our intuition. Let go of the need to control everything and don't let your thoughts run away with you. Plot out your Black Friday shopping before you so you know exactly what you want. Let go of the grabby hands - do you really need that thing?  and let your inner Pegasus fly freely over the crazy crowds!