Tarot for Self-Care: The Tower

     

         

Inhale the chaos

Serenity in turmoil

Surprise destruction

The Tower surprises us with disaster, chaos, and destruction.  On some level, we know that these events are a part of life but that knowing never dissipates the feelings of shock, confusion, and trauma.  The best thing we can do is to make room for these events in our self care plans.  Who can you go to in a crisis?  What are your resources?  If you create healthy rituals in your daily life, these rituals can provide healing and sustenance in the most trying times.  In the midst of crisis or trauma, it is so important to reach out to others.  Offer your support when you can because so often traumatized beings disconnect, and won't ask for help.  Trauma has no words.  The storm will pass.

Tarot for Self-Care: The Emperor

          

Strong hands holding time

And the empire responds

Stand on stable ground

The Emperor encourages us to have structure and organization. Now is the time to introduce structure and stick to a schedule.  Set goals and establish timelines to accomplish them.  Following a routine will help you build great things!  Following the rules will ensure that you have solid and sustainable progress.  Be professional and rule your empire with dignity.  Strive to be fair and objective.  Lead by example.  Protect yourself and the things you care about.  

What people, places, and things are stable in your life?  Meditate on these questions.  When times of change, flux, or turmoil approach, you rely on your foundations to bring you stability and return you to your center.  The Emperor has great plans for the future, and he is also prepared for dark days ahead.  He has a strategy for growth and prosperity.  Create your own self-care strategy and put it into practice.  Revisit your strategy periodically and make adjustments as needed.