Cartoon Saloon, you intend to do a tarot/oracle deck in the style of Song of the Sea/Secret of Kells/Wolfwalkers, right? RIGHT?!!! I know there are those gorgeous Song of the Sea and Secret of Kells artbooks, and the playing cards on the site… just… (why am I not already running my own print studio?!)
This person is wearing something similar to the Malaysian scouts uniform, which to me represents a big milestone. It marked the time when I finally started to join an actual uniformed body and participate in a major way. It happened on my final 2 years of secondary school, but ok. Previously, I was not able to because the uniform can be cost prohibitive and my parents simply didn’t have the time to bring me to and fro to those marching practices. To be honest, when I was picking which uniformed body to join, I picked scouts because 1, the uniform is pretty dark, so there is no chance of having my bra being see through. Pants was a plus point. 2, it was co-ed. I can’t bear to go into an all girls’ uniform. And it was the closest I would ever get to something more masculine. Every other uniform that I would rather get into happened to be an all boys’ situation. Even though I didn’t managed to get into the marching team, and a lot of girls in my class ask me why I didn’t want to join their teams (to be fair, they were a rad bunch. I just don’t like their uniform colors), I really enjoyed this whole thing.
Being someone who struggles with their chronic pain and mental illnesses on a daily basis, I often find myself updating my self-care routines quite frequently. What may work for me for one week, may need to evolve, change or be completely reworked for another. Today has been a wonderful day of renovating my self-care regimen. I wanted to share with you all my Tarot self-care kit and how I utilize it in my life. Over the course of a few years, one of my therapists helped me to compartmentalize my self-care process into six areas of focus in my life; mental, emotional, physical, practical, spiritual and social. Sometimes I only have the energy to work on one area or half of an area and other times I am able to do up to three at one time. The important thing for me is to not stress myself and take an even bigger toll on my health by trying to accomplish more than I can.
In my Tarot Self-Care Kit, I have a few things that I know will help me during the trying times in my life.
The Happy Tarot: This Tarot deck is one that I always go to during any type of self-care regimen. The images make me smile and it is such a cute deck to work with whenever I am feeling anxious or upset. This deck was gifted to me by my parents during a really rough time in my life so it holds extra special value to me.
The Amethyst Oracle: This oracle deck has quickly become a staple in my kit. It’s straightforward answers and intuitive nature really helps me tune into what I need to focus on. The artwork is beautiful and has become one of the decks I use whenever I need a balanced reading.
Journal: My journal is an important part of my self-care kit. I utilize it to write down my energy levels, my interpretation to my self-care Tarot spread, as a tracker for my water intake, a gratitude journal and any prayers to God.
Smile File: I have a section in the back of my journal for something called a Smile File. I was first introduced to this idea from one of my first therapists many years ago. A smile file is a place where you keep nice messages others have sent you, compliments from others and things you have accomplished in your life. The premise of it is to make you smile and remind you of the good in your life. I use my smile file to remind me that my life is worth living and that people love and appreciate me.
Palo Santo: I utilize palo santo before and after my self-care regimen. My aunt who lives in South America brings me some when she comes to visit. Each little stick reminds me of the love she has for me. I burn a little bit of it as it helps to clear the air from any previous negative emotions and energy from past depression or anxiety episodes I have had. I burn some after I have finished my self-care regimen to promote a positive flow of energy.
Manifestation Candle: I like to set positive intentions during my self-care regimen. I usually pray over the candle asking for clarity of mind and to help with my chronic pain. I then like to do a Tarot trick where I find the sun card and use it to help me with the best plan of action concerning my self-care regimen. The card to the left of the sun is one way I can care for myself with the help of my wellness team and the right is a way I can care for myself on my own. I leave the three cards in front of my manifestation candle to amplify its energies. I often use positive affirmations such as I love, accept and appreciate myself, I choose to let go of negative self-talk, I am a priority in my own life.
Violet Salt And Lavender Buds: I use both violet salt and lavender buds to help bring comfort and peace to me whenever I am triggered by past traumas. I make my own room spray with those two ingredients to calm me down. It also makes a perfect pillow spray before I go to sleep. I also use the violet salt and lavender buds if I feel that my decks need a cleansing after using them. I don’t do this often as I don’t really feel the need to cleanse my decks but when I do, I pray over the salt to remove any negativity and then pray over the lavender to calm the energies down of the deck. I then keep the deck in question in a small bowl with the mixture for 24 hours.
Tea and Mug: I try to stay hydrated as best as I can but I am not perfect. I like to treat myself to my favorite tea in one of my favorite mugs and sip contently as I work on myself.
Crystals: In my toolkit, I like to keep three crystals: Amethyst, Rose Quartz, and a Rose Quartz Seer Stone. Those three stones help to generate positive vibrations of love, healing, and acceptance.
Himalayan Salt Tea Light Holder: I utilize this to help remove any negativity that is around me and to help clear the air in my bedroom. The soft glow from this lamp is also soothing for me to watch and relaxes me whenever I am having an anxiety episode.
Tarot Spread: I created this Tarot Spread to help me with my self-care regimen. It is one I have used and tweaked throughout the years and still helps me on days like today.
Spread Disclaimer: This
is my own personal self-care regimen and Tarot spread. I am not a
medical professional, nor claim to be, nor do I suggest this spread to
be used in replace of medical treatment. This is just what helps me and I
wanted to share it with others. As with all of my posts and content,
this post in no way, shape, or form is intended to tell you how you must
go about this topic. The intention of this post is to share my
experiences. This isn’t the only way, the absolute right way or the way
that you “should” approach this topic. I encourage you to use what you
find useful and tweak or dismiss what you do not find useful. I am sure
there are various other people in the world who choose to do things
differently regarding this topic and that is perfectly okay. I can only
speak from personal experience and what has worked for me for countless
years. I encourage you to do your own research, to do what you are
comfortable with and to tailor any advice provided henceforth to your
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