Tarot for Self-Care: Temperance

 

   Graceful gaiety

Swing simple with the balance

Preserve the pleasure

Temperance advises us to practice moderation.  Exercise restraint and self-control in every area of your life.  Avoid overeating, drinking too much alcohol, smoking, over-medicating, overspending, exercising excessively, consuming too much sugar or coffee, gambling, or otherwise overindulging or engaging in obsessive or aggressive behavior.  Focus on balancing your desire for freedom and adventure with your responsibilities.

Tarot for Self-Care: Death

          

 

Let go and transform

Releasing pain to the skies

Unraveling lives

Death encourages us to let go of the past and to let go of things in our lives that are no longer viable.  What doors will you close?  What burdens will you let go of?  Remember you only have one life, so make every day count.  Let go of the old to make room for the new.  This may relate to a particular mindset, behavior, friendship, job, residence, or relationship you have outgrown.  Move forward with confidence towards bigger and better things.  Stay in the present moment.

Tarot for Self-Care: The Hanged Man

           

   

Flipping faces up

Suspend the will to control

Freely give release

The Hanged Man This card indicates a need to take a time out from your busy schedule and the hustle and bustle of life. Perhaps you have been working too hard or you have a lot going on. maybe you have been tired, irritable and anxious or just generally feeling unwell.  If you have been under stress of any kind or have been spending time in a negative or toxic environment, you must remove yourself from the situation to heal and recharge.  Consider taking a day off.  Turn off your electronics.  Relax your body and your mind by soaking in a hot bath, taking a walk in nature, reading a good book, or listening to music.  Unwind, center yourself, and feel a sense of renewal

Tarot for Self-Care: Strength

   

     

Gentle creature child

Exalt your brave compassion

Softly waging peace

Strength reminds us to be kind and compassionate toward others.  look beyond your judgments and see all earthly beings as your kin.  Open your heart and mind to see others through the eyes of love.  Observation without judgement is your key to success.  You are a peace-lover at heart. Know that you deserve peace and accept it graciously.

Tarot for Self-Care: The Wheel of Fortune

         

Cosmic rotation

Spins through infinite forces

The wheel reinvents

The Wheel of Fortune shows us that there is a time for all things.  We are always moving through cycles of luck and destiny.  The only constant we have is change.  Change is constant like the ebb and flow of the tides.  The advice of the wheel is to develop self-reliance through all of life's cycles.  Be prepared and open to the future and whatever it brings.  Whatever goes up must come down.  Adapt to the highs and lows of your life.  Say yes to life by continuing to take chances and spin the wheel with the hopes of a beautiful surprise awaiting you in the next cycle.

Tarot for Self-Care: The Hermit

   

   Walking with wisdom

Patiently, proudly, daring to

Elevate a dream

The Hermit reminds us to stop and enjoy the present moment.  Rather than taking action, evaluate your progress and clarify your dreams.  Take time to pace yourself and live life.  Focus your energy and attention on your inner knowledge.  Peace of mind means feeling secure. You feel serene, even in the midst of great turmoil. Be patient and still.  Break away from the crowd to connect with your true, authentic self.  Take the road less traveled and take pride in your individuality.  It is impossible to please everybody so focus on pleasing yourself.  

Tarot for Self-Care: Justice

    

Be fair with yourself

Using scales of honesty

Measure from the heart

Justice reminds us to balance our time between work, play, spirituality, exercise, and relationships.  Balancing life in this way helps us grow and feel joy.  If you feel overwhelmed by your responsibilities don't hesitate to lighten the load.  Stay true to yourself.  Never compromise your values or lower your standards.