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New discourse: it's actually predatory to date someone with a different star sign than you, because the differences in your personalities means you'll never be able to have exactly the same life experiences, thus leaving a knowledge and power gap between the two of you which will inevitably lead to an abusive relationship!

also if you're a Sag and you're dating a Taurus, that means you're secretly seeking a May-December relationship, which is age gap coded!

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local scrumptious cake population reduced by one

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Justice reversed and Nine of Swords

You're losing sleep over the unfairness of it all.

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A reading for the week of 7/1/24–7/7/24 (echibeckia edition!):

The Nine of Pentacles represents material success and wealth as the result of hard work coming to fruition. It asks you to appreciate how you got here and who helped you. This abundance also frees you to turn from physical, material matters to questions of helping your community and deepening your spirituality, whatever that may be. The King/Father of Pentacles represents a similar kind of abundance, along with practicality, security, and stability. The King/Father of Swords also carries practical energy, as well as wisdom, good advice, and a sense of fairness and justice.

Together, I see these three cards as asking us to reflect on what we have to offer our communities, especially when it comes to questions of equality, justice, and stewardship. How can we use the gifts we have to take care of others in concrete, practical ways? This care should not involve giving beyond what your means, or setting yourself on fire to keep someone else warm. Rather, this is an example of how caring for yourself enables you to then care for others. The greater world is filled with injustice. With that in mind, how can you help people today?

Deck is Wild Unknown by Kim Krans.

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The Hanged Man. Art by Nicolas Bruno, from The Somnia Tarot.

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Someone was FAR more interested in his bone than his cards this morning. Maybe I should get him into osteomancy??

From the Seven of Coins to the Two of Coins—an interesting succession. Yesterday's Seven of Coins asked us to reflect on work we've already put in. Today's Two of Coins asks you to consider the work in front of you, and how to plan to carry it out. You have a lot on your plate right now, and for the time being, you don't see that letting up. Rather than letting go of a responsibility or goal, this card asks you to get flexible about how to manage it all. You may need to set some things down temporarily, only to pick them back up again when you set something else down. It's a lot to manage, but you can do it. You just need to get creative.

Deck is Kawaii Tarot by Lulu Mayo.

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The Seven of Coins is an interesting card. It isn't either a stereotypically "good" card or a "bad" on. Rather, it's a card of reflection and waiting. When the Seven of Coins comes up, it means you've been working hard for a while now on a given project. You're not at the end yet, and you've already put in a lot of effort. The card asks if you want to continue on the path you've been on. You may quite likely have a good outcome if you do, but it will require still more effort and grit. You may decide, upon reflection, that you actually want to change plans. And that's fine too. It's important to take these pauses to reassess out situation and plans. All the card asks of you is to consider carefully.

Deck is the Raven's Prophecy by Maggie Stiefvater.

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A reading for the week of June 17th through June 23rd, 2024:

Death represents a big, life-altering change. You may not want it, you may even have tried to avoid it. You will lose something in this change—it may feel like you're losing everything. And you can't see who you'll be on the other side. But in the long run, this change is necessary, and it's through shedding and letting go of your past self that you become who you're meant to be.

The Four of Wands represents celebration, completion of hard work, and appreciating how far you've come. Pause here and have a little party with those you love. Savor it a moment. Then get ready to move on to the next phase.

The Seven of Cups is the card of magical thinking. Of temptations, illusions, instant gratification, and negative consequences in disguise. It suggests that you're looking for a way out of hard work, trying to avoid what you know is coming.

I love these three cards together. For me, Death anchors the reading. It's the card with the most impact, and it tells us a change is coming. I read the Four of Wands and the Seven of Cups as two different approaches to death. We can either try to avoid it, take the easy way out, and pretend it isn't inevitable. Or we can savor where we are, celebrate how far we've traveled, and spend times with those we love before stepping into the great unknown.

Death, of course, does not have to mean literal death. But this reading suggests that the best way to face any big change is to share support and love, and then trust that the next step will take you where you need to be, scary as it may seem in the moment.

Deck is Light Seer's Tarot by Chris-Anne.

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Pick a card for the weekend of 6/14/24–6/16/24 (June garden edition)!

Card reveals and discussion below the read more!

The Two of Cups represents joyful new relationships, two open hearts connecting deeply with each other. This may be a romantic connection, or it may be more platonic. Regardless, it's important to remember who you are as an individual and to fight the urge to merge completely with this person. Stay true to yourself, and you will learn something from this life-changing relationship.

The World is the last card in the major arcana, and it represents completion, fulfillment, and success. It may be something tangible, or it may be a more subtle sense of wholeness. Regardless, the World asks you to reflect on your hard work, and to be grateful. It reminds you that success means nothing without the support of those we love. Now that you've reached this point, where will you go next?

The Eight of Wands represents swift action, sudden news or clarity, and opportunity. You may have been waiting for more information to come to light. Now, it finally has, and you can see the full picture. When you see this card, it suggests that now is the moment to act on something you've been debating over for a while. It augurs success if you go after what you want. So take the bull by the horns and carpe that diem.

Deck is Rider-Waite-Smith.

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Somebody decided it was a good morning to go digging in the compost…

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A reading for the week of 6/10/24 to 6/16/24:

The Fool represents new beginnings, optimism, and faith. It speaks to a journey you're about to undertake, and it suggests that while there may be some bumps along the way, it's a voyage that will help you learn something new.

The Chariot also represents taking action, but it reminds you to balance two opposing forces within yourself. You need to be in touch with your emotions, but not give them free rein. You need to listen to logic but not let it make you cold. Fight for what you want.

The Two of Swords also represents a balance of two opposing forces, but in this case, you may be paralyzed and unable to choose. The Two says that while thoughtful consideration is important, by now, you know the right decision. So make it.

I love these three cards together. To me, they clearly say that you're about to embark on a new journey. It may be physical, it may be internal, but it's a choice you are now ready to make. Listen to emotion and reason, trust yourself, and take the leap.

Also, the chamomile in my garden is blooming like crazy right now and its cheery yellow and white flowers always remind me of the sun and feel optimistic, so they felt fitting for this reading!

Deck is Wild Unknown tarot by Kim Krans.

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A reading for the week of 6/3/24–6/9/24

The King of Pentacles represents abundance, generosity, stability, and security. They are solid, trustworthy, and pragmatic. This king also represents conservative decision-making, prioritizing the long term over short term gain.

The Three of Pentacles represents teamwork and mentorship. It speaks to early success in a project and finding work that makes you happy. It's a sign to ask for help when you need it and to commit to your work for long-term success.

The Six of Cups represents healthy daydreaming and childlike wonder. Sometimes dwelling on the past can trip you up, but this card suggests that returning to idealism, fantasy, and simple pleasures for a while will feed you and help you recenter.

Together, I see these cards telling us that we're taking on a new project with lots of potential for success. It's going to be a long process, though, and will require hard work. We need to work methodically, keep our head up, and reach out for help and mentorship along the way. But we also need to remember to dream and find joy amidst all the work, and allow that to carry us forward.

Deck is Light Seer's Tarot by Chris-Anne.

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Pick a card for the weekend of 5/31/24–6/2/24 (brassica edition!):

Card reveals and discussion below the read more!

The Emperor is the fourth card in the Major Arcana. It represents clarity, logic, organization, and rules. The Emperor tends towards straight-talk and unemotional dealings. The card reminds us of the importance of boundaries and standing firm for what we believe in. Sometimes the Emperor can represent the abuse of power by someone in your life. More often, the card represents someone whose rules you'll need to follow for a bit to get what you want. Or, you may be called to act like the Emperor yourself, creating your own structure and sticking to it so you can reach your goal in the end.

The Empress is the third card in the Major Arcana. It represents the "earth mother" archetype, but by no means has to be associated with a female gender. People of any, all, or no genders can embody the kindness, love, and gentle care that the Empress speaks of. The Empress is connected to themself, their family, friends, strangers, animals, the earth... the list goaes on. This card reminds us of the important of taking care—of yourself and others. It also supports any creative, generative projects you may want to work on.

The Magician is the first card in the Major Arcana. It represents ability, energy, and power. This card suggests it's time to take action. You have the capability and competence you need, and if you draw on all your strengths {body, mind, heart, soul}, you can reach your goal. The Magician is an auspicious card and suggests you will succeed at that which you apply yourself to. It will require hard work, but it will be worth it.

This was a fun reading, all the cards were major arcana totally by chance. Also hiiiii, I took a longer than expected break for Memorial Day in the US, but now I’m back!

Deck is the Raven's Prophecy by Maggie Stiefvater.

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The Five of Swords is the card of pyrrhic victories, of winning the battle but losing the war. It represents a situation where you're fighting for what you believe in, and you have a chance to win, but only if you go against your own values. It suggests you're prioritizing short-term success at the expense of long-term gain. You'll be tempted to go low rather than high, and the card warns that you'll regret that choice if you do. You'll be cutting off your nose to spite your face, and you will come out looking like the bad person, not your opponent. Better to stick to what you know is right, even if it means losing out on something right now.

Deck is Rider-Waite-Smith.

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The World is the last card in the Major Arcana, the completion of a cycle of birth, growth, hardship, and redemption. It represents success, fulfillment, and wholeness. The success may not necessarily be financial or career-related. It's got more to do with feeling at peace with where you are in life. Appreciating the people around you. Valuing what's important to you, instead of what someone else says should be important. It took hard work to get here. Savor it. Celebrate. And then let it go and begin again.

Deck is Light Seer's Tarot by Chris-Anne.

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Nine of Swords and Nine of Cups

I'm not sure which is the cause and which is the effect.