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Sweet Curious Creatures,
Welcome to your Tarot of Curious Creatures deck and to the
beginning of a joy-filled adventure with your curious guide
and the humanimals found within. When I was creating this
deck, my mantra was "Let it be joyful! Let it be fun! And silly!
And quirky, and all of the things that will make me smile!"
I fully believe that laughter is a special type of medicine,
and that when we allow it to enter our craft of tarot we can
connect with our inner wisdom in new and unexepcted ways.
your story,
so that I may best help you
reach your dreams..
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Cards PULLed
Main interpretation
Earth Steward
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Heads: adventure and change, the start of a new journey, learning new skills,
upgrades, potential and possibility, taking a leap of faith, innocence, trusting
the Universe and the path ahead of you, optimism, innocence, a gateway
Tails: foolishness, a time to paws and reflect, making sure you have what
you need, lack of direction, being naive, recklessness, lack of experience
NOTES:
1 the magician
Polar Bear Conversations: As above, so below. I know a thing
or two about creating my reality and living between different states
of magick. Water-to-ice-to-water-toland. What I have learned is that
we need to be flexible with how our futures arrive in order to thrive.
Are you manifesting with will, desire, belief, and flexibility? And do
you know how powerful you really are?
NOTES:
2 the high priestess
Raven Conversations: Time and space are more flexible than
we experience them to be. I invite you to look at the lines between
past and present, and future and present, and then find the lines that
point toward your own healing. You are connected to all things. How
does your intuition speak to you? Tell me what your intuition feels like.
Tails: secrecy, things that cannot be known, lack of depth, not listening
to your inner voice, gossip
NOTES:
3 the empress
Peacock Conversations: How are you cultivating your creativity?
And when do you feel unconditional love? What if the main point of
everything is to contribute to our evolution? To expand and continuously
re-create ourselves into more complex and beautiful patterns? How are
you moving toward the divine?
NOTES:
4 the emperor
Walrus Conversations: How comfortable are you leading a group?
How well do your people respond? What needs a little work? What
structures do you need to pay more attention to? What does your ideal
empire look like? And how can you have a little more fun building it?
(I am the Emperor, coo coo cha choo!)
NOTES:
5 the hierophant
Llama Conversations: Llamas don’t do dogma, but we do seek
out and learn from others, all the time. Where is the line between
teacher and guru? And how are you allowing your teachers to be?
In an authentic system, leaders make mistakes and don’t hide them.
What comes up for you when you discover that those you learn
from are imperfect? And what systemic rules are no longer aligned
with your honest heart?
NOTES:
6 the lovers
Lovebird Conversations: Truly birds of a feather, we Lovebirds
create a lifelong bond. We choose us for the journey. How do you feel
about choosing your partners? Are you here for the long haul? Or just
growing and learning from one another for now? What stops you from
choosing to fall in love?
NOTES:
7 the chariot
Camel Conversations: Choosing a direction and then
quickly heading out for the long haul is my specialty. Who are
you becoming with this forward motion? Are you having trouble
streamlining opposingdesires? And are you being careful not
to trample others as you make your way from your journey’s
starting point to your destination?
NOTES:
8 strength
Sheep Conversations: Ewe are the keeper of your own energy—and
with that gift comes the ability, and a responsibility, to find loving, patient
solutions. We sheep often choose strength in numbers, but I’d like to
show you another way. Let’s chat about your resolve and your potential
. . . and your soft heart, which is a brilliant force of love. When things are
loud and doubt creeps in, how do you find your strength?
Heads: courage, quiet strength, inner calm, influence, surrendering to the highest
good of all, leading with compassion, patience, a pure heart, highest intentions,
kindness, standing proud, bravery, serenity, flexibility
NOTES:
9 the hermit
Rhino Conversations: As an almost unicorn, I know a thing
or two about being alone. I know what it’s like to feel like an outcast
and a misfit, and I know exactly what it’s like to be the last of my kind.
Sacred aloneness is nothing to fear—it is a beautiful gift of time when
you will hear your heart clearly. Trust your intuition to guide you.
Tails: withdrawal, isolation, hermiting away from the world for too long,
loneliness, feeling like an outsider, arrogance, a know-it-all attitude
NOTES:
10 the wheel of fortune
Tiger Conversations: Raw emotion and instinct can feel
unpredictable and wild, as can the spinning of The Wheel of Fortune.
Do you feel threatened by change, or do you revel in the excitement
it brings? Are you still and surrendering . . . or do you run against
the changing current? How do you open the doors to good luck
and possibilities using your emotions?
Tails: a rut, fear of change, trying to control the inevitable, ups and
downs, misfortune, being afraid to take risks, feeling unlucky, a time
to welcome change
NOTES:
11 Justice
African Grey Parrot Conversations: I can echo the rules with
perfect precision, and slice morality into right and wrong, yet the rule
of Mama Gaia is deeper than this. It asks you to judge your own actions
looking through the lens of the heart. How do you feel when you take
away the defenses or the need to be right? What would bring love to a
contented heart? There is balanced magick here . . . because your heart
will tell you what is love and what isn’t.
NOTES:
12 the hanged man
Bat Conversations: When you close your eyes and think about your
question, what insight do you hear? Or feel? Or sense? Put your wings
out, little pup. Shake them out and they will gift you the senses of the
colony. Learn to perceive things differently. See past any pain and notice
the lessons that it has given you. Get beyond your own head, and your
answer will be clear.
NOTES:
13 death
Vulture Conversations: No one gets out of this beautiful
experience of life alive, little dove. So live your life to the fullest!
Experience it! Give it your best. Make magick and love . . . your desire
for the full range of experiences will move mountains. How does the
inevitability of death stop you from living your best life? What are you
holding on to that keeps you from welcoming this change and rebirth
energy? Would you like me to introduce you to your phoenix?
NOTES:
14 temperance
Puma Conversations: I am quiet. I roar. I am stillness. I am motion.
Seeker, I ask you to feel into your emotions and take time to understand
when you are being fueled by anger, and when you are fueled by joy.
When do you feel fear, and when do you feel love? Look at any situations
you are ruminating on that have you spinning out of control. Name any
excesses in your life and pull them back into balance. Moderate your
world and be rewarded with peace.
Heads: moderation, balance, finding your center, blending energies and ideas,
amalgamating pieces to make a whole, wholeness, the complete picture of you,
purpose, an alchemist
NOTES:
15 the devil
Goat Conversations: I am sure-footed on the steepest terrain
and can help you navigate the rocky spots. Have you ever climbed
above the circumstances instead of ramming your head into the
same stubborn wall? Persistence, determination, faith, and willingness
to work for your happiness: these are your allies. What chains are
you ready to break free from?
NOTES:
16 the tower
Lemur Conversations: I have a haunting call at night, but that is
other people’s perception, not mine! Things are usually not nearly as
frightening as they seem, and my own truth is one of playfulness and
resourcefulness. My mantra? Lighten up! How are you softening into
the impossible-to-controls? And how are you enjoying your days,
regardless of the worries you may still hold on to? And psssst . . .
you can let go of most all of them!
NOTES:
17 the Star
Otter Conversations: Never judge the size of your dreams.
Today, I feel alive, and I see miracles granted. I protect all dreams,
large and small . . . and I will hold on to yours and help you remember
it, no matter what is going on. If you could place your dream into
my paw as we sleep, what would it be?
Tails: being hesitant to share your hopes and dreams, opaquing your light,
needing to believe in yourself, not feeling worthy of receiving a gift,
unexpressed creativity, losing hope
NOTES:
18 the moon
Wolf Conversations: Sometimes our strong intellectual capacities
can get us trapped in the fears and illusions of the mind, masking our
connection to our intuition and instincts. How can you clear your system
of fear and see clearly? How can you move past mistrust of others, your
situation, and maybe even yourself in order to walk the path bravely?
Your potent intuition illuminates the way.
Heads: illusions, not being able to see your path clearly, facing your fears,
the unconscious mind, trusting your intuition
Tails: anxieties, confusion, not seeing the full picture, a need to stay clear
of deception, being blocked by fear of the unknown
NOTES:
19 the Sun
Lizard Conversations: Trust me, little spark, The Sun offers
regeneration and healing. Close your eyes and allow that vitamin
D to sink into your pores and heal that which has been ailing you.
Blast your troubled emotions with its healing light! How do you
usually accomplish regeneration of the spirit? Are there alternative
ways to heal that you’d like to try? How do you access the expansive
joy of fresh-spirited lightheartedness? I can help.
NOTES:
20 Judgement
Racoon Conversations: No matter how resourceful, organized,
and cunning the mind is, when the time comes to judge our lives . . .
the only thing that we will know will be the intentions we had and the
kindness in our hearts. No facade of goodness or compliance will mask
nefarious intentions, as intentions are the heart and the energy behind
all things. Intentions vibrate. Are your deeds carried out because you
want to be judged as worthy and good, or because you are good?
How can you seek greater alignment of heart and action?
Tails: a time to face the music, not wanting to take off your masks, deliberation,
resolution, continuously nursing and focusing on the past as a way to feel safe,
a time to let go of old stories
NOTES:
21 the world
Fox Conversations: Deep bliss can be found as we round the
corner to complete our goals. How have you been working towards
your dream? What circumstances have allowed you to shine your
brightest? Who would you like to celebrate with? And how have
you moved towards a better version of you?
NOTES:
22 the fool 2.0
Dog 2.0 Conversations: How has what you have done in the past
prepared you for today? And how will you bring your skills, knowledge,
and lessons forward to pave the way for what’s to come? Do you feel
like you’ve been here before? Can you see the repeating cycles of
change within your life?
Heads: déjàvu, preparing for adventure and change, the start of a new yet
familiar journey, learning more skills, potential and possibility, taking another
leap of faith, trusting the Universe, cycling into a new level of awareness,
upgrades and ascension, new energies, growth, expansion, repeating cycles
Tails: repeating lessons, slowing down to look before you leap, a time
to “paws” and reflect, making sure you have what you need, lack of direction,
being naive, recklessness, making certain you’ve learned all you came to learn
before jumping into the abyss
NOTES:
ace of wands
Gecko Conversations: Are you limiting today’s dreams with the
energy, constraints, and beliefs you had available to you yesterday?
I am a fire animal and a door opener, and I invite you to pathwork with
me and to grab ahold of my wand so that you can create your dreams
with it! Draw what you want with it. Write your wishes in the night sky
with it. Envision your dream. Name it. And so it will be created!
NOTES:
two of wands
Cat Conversations: I can instinctively and intuitively plan my
trajectory with a sense of adventure and love. Are you afraid of change?
We felines have some insider tips for moving from place to place and
finding fulfillment along the way.
Tails: being stuck in the comfort zone, worrying about the future, fear of taking
new steps and trying new things, wanting to explore but feeling tied up in current
circumstances, believing the grass is greener on the other side
NOTES:
three of wands
Stag Conversations: Still your mind for a moment and reflect
on where you’re at. Look around (for real). Are you on the best path
for you right now? Do you find yourself waiting for a sign, an invitation,
or permission? What is it that has you waiting? What great things are
on the way? And how will you know when your incredible blessing has
begun to arrive?
Heads: the arrival of exciting new opportunities, the fruits of your labor
coming into sight, positive change, movement, the fi rst taste of successfully
manifesting your desire, beginning to see how incredible your future will be
Tails: delays and waiting, worries about your investments, fear that blocks
your progress, a time to re-evaluate what you want
NOTES:
four of wands
Penguin Conversations: I celebrate my life. All. The. Time. How
are you showing up to celebrate your wins, lessons learned, your loves
and friendships? Social interaction, community, and togetherness are
the best parts of life! Let’s wiggle home and enjoy these gifts of time
spent with those around us.
Tails: the need to celebrate with others, a nudge to be fully present for others’
happiness, letting go and allowing peace in, disharmony, a reminder to allow
joy into your heart
NOTES:
five of wands
Hyena Conversations: Competing for hierarchy within the pack
is a fact of life, and there is nothing to fear from putting yourself to
the test. How seriously do you take your performance? Can you see
the humor in your own missteps and misunderstandings? Are you
made stronger by them? Are you growing and learning through friendly
competition? And when is comparisonitis damaging to your growth?
NOTES:
six of wands
Coati Conversations: I am an intelligent and highly adaptable guide.
I am curious about all things, and as a highly social creature, I understand
the power of a loving clique. Let’s chat about your connections and how
you feel about going home to them. What is home to you? And how do
you celebrate your wins with your loved ones?
NOTES:
seven of wands
Deer Conversations: What’s got you feeling on-edge and ready
to jump into “defend” mode? What makes you ready to just . . . buck it?
(Yep. I said that.) Spill the tea. I trust in you. I love you, and I see you.
I love all your mistakes and accomplishments, so let’s do this. It’s the
only way for all the fawns to frolic into the future together.
Heads: being a few steps ahead of others, creative innovation and growth,
reaching a goal, being asked to stand up for yourself, defending your ideas or
your position, aligning your actions with integrity, trusting in your spiritual truth
NOTES:
eight of wands
Turtle Conversations: Bet you thought I was turtle-y slow, right?
Time is relative, and speed may feel different to you than to others.
What type of pace do you tend to keep? Have you been running
too quickly and missing your cue, or lagging behind and watching
the opportunity pass you by? What is your relationship with time?
And how often do you pick up and jump out of your shell in order
to seize the moment?
NOTES:
nine of wands
Lion Conversations: I see you. You’ve been preparing, looking out
for your pride, and lovingly defending your territory. How can you use
your beautiful grit and radiance to take you to the finish line? And how
are you—at the same time—protecting your peace?
Heads: resiliency, finding your determination and faith, the final stand before
the victory, staying motivated, believing in yourself, a last defense
Tails: a need to let go of old pain and stories, lack of follow-through, giving
up right before you finish, being overly stubborn or paranoid
NOTES:
ten of wands
Baboon Conversations: When I feel weighed down, I emote!
Do you express your emotions when you are feeling taken advantage
of or overburdened? Do you ask for help when you need it? Or do you
suffer in silence, hoping it will win you spiritual brownie points? Write
a list of the heavy tasks you’re letting go of, and then read it over with
a big toothy grin, beaming with levity . . . fangs and all.
Tails: unfocused energy, stubbornness, not being able to ask for help,
oppression, letting go of restraints, a time to delegate
NOTES:
page of wands
Zebra Conversations: What are you creating with your beautiful
life? What choices are you making that reflect the desire to create
something extraordinary for yourself? Sometimes, when faced with
polarities, you will need to come to some decisions that lean one way
or the other and make the most of your own unique style of stripes.
How are you leveraging your very best talents, patterns, and assets?
NOTES:
knight of wands
Lizard Conversations: What is your relationship with patience and
impulsivity? Are you so impatient that you miss the details? Or are you
patiently watching what you want from a distance and waiting for so
long that you miss your chance? How do you fluctuate between these
two things? And what are your cues to enthusiastically jump in and run?
NOTES:
queen of wands
Lioness Conversations: My little blackcat familiar is always
with me, with her alternative dialogues and witchy spiritual things.
She helps ground me into my own magick and reminds me that my
pure essence is never truly tame. How are you moving through any
anger or frustration? And can you turn them into beauty? How are
you feeding your creative soul? And can you see the inspiration
hiding within all the emotions of your journey?
NOTES:
king of wands
Lion Conversations: Lion Conversations: I am often accused of
being overly assertive and aggressive when I run toward my goals, but
my dreams are my life force. How do you grab your dreams? How do
you make progress while also being compassionately attuned to the
perceptions and the stories of those who are by your side? When you
step into your zones of genius and passion and see where they intersect,
what are you doing?
Tails: being so absorbed by your passions that other things fall away, ruthlessness,
impetuosity, setting unrealistic expectations for yourself and others
NOTES:
ace of Cups
Octopus Conversations: Come drink of my Cup and open your
heart. When you look at your image reflected back to you on the surface
of the water, what do you see? What action does your mirrored Higher
Self tell you to take? Sometimes intelligent, curious, and loving creatures
remain hidden away in the depths of the ocean . . . and it is hard for us
to find love. Is some aspect of you hidden in your emotional depths?
Are you sharing your essence in a way that is easy to see?
Heads: the genesis of love, the potential for new emotions and deeper
intimacy, exciting relationships, creative energies born of synergies,
an opportunity for connection
NOTES:
two of Cups
Dolphin Guidance: Peace and playfulness are our teachers, and that
deep connectedness that comes from profound honesty? That’s just the
rush of endolphins we are looking for! Are you completely open in your
partnerships? What do you hold back? Is there anything keeping you
from feeling peaceful, secure, and content?
NOTES:
three of Cups
Gecko Conversations: Hey there, friend! It’s time to molt out of the
past and celebrate the now, so whisper your dreams and give them to
a Gecko to watch over. We’ll hold them safe and sound in a cup full of
bubbly, and we’ll remind you to welcome a little luck and levity into your
day. What secrets do you want to share? What great soul siblings do you
need to call today? Pick up the phone. Let’s hug it out in happy chitchat.
Tails: a need to come together, feeling like the third wheel, feeling
independent or preferring to be alone, a time to shed your old skin
and celebrate the now
NOTES:
four of Cups
Bunny Conversations: What is in that Cup the Universe is offering
you, right now? Imagine you could just turn your head and accept that
Cup of blessings; how might your life change? And if I told you it’s all
about an attitude adjustment . . . just being in the moment and learning
to enjoy what’s right in front of you . . . if I told you that, what would
you say?
Tails: apathy; pessimism; seeing the shadows more than the light; not
slowing down enough to appreciate the present; feeling bored, ungrateful,
or dissatisfied; a bratty attitude, feeling entitled to something
NOTES:
five of Cups
Puffer Conversations: Being in the thick of processing a difficult
moment is not the same as holding on to the process as an integral part
of who you are, forever. Allow the grief to pass through your system
gracefully. How long do you hold your puff? How do you move past and
through difficult things?
Tails: crying over spilled milk, wallowing, lingering feelings of personal defeat,
forgetting that you have the power to move on, the opportunity to let go of old
wounds and stories
NOTES:
six of Cups
Elephant Conversations: What memories are resurfacing for you?
How does today’s situation remind you of a time in your past? When you
act in a way that seems “unlike” you, could that actually be rooted in a
prior experience? Do you trust that what is happening today is totally
different from what happened yesterday? And how are you leading your
beautiful heart into the future, integrating all the great things you’ve
experienced in the past?
Heads: reminiscing about the past, nostalgia, reconnecting with old flames
or old friends, lifelong stories and themes, noticing how you’re cycling
through the same lesson
Tails: regrets and questioning your actions, melancholy, doubts and second-
guesses, a time to open your heart to others
NOTES:
seven of Cups
Dog Conversations: Ask your unconscious mind to present you
with the very best option. What do you really want to build? Who do
you really want to be? I am fantastic at sniffing out the unseen routes
to dreams. Which path would tickle your tail the most, both for
tomorrow and for years to come?
NOTES:
eight of Cups
Giraffe Conversations: What does freedom mean to you?
What area of your life feels heavy right now? What are the items
that are weighing you down? If you put them on my scale, what
numbers would you see?
Heads: walking away, a time to let go of something you know is not right
for you, that which is no longer serving your needs, a time to give up and
to pivot, bravely choosing to look after your own needs
Tails: not being able to let go, walking away and then second-guessing
your own heart
NOTES:
nine of Cups
Meerkat Conversations: Thank you for treading lightly and lovingly
on the earth. We see you. We feel you, and we underground dwellers are
so very grateful! What would you like to receive, sweet spirit? What wish
resides in the burrows of your heart? You are worthy of the gifts that
stand before you.
Tails: being too smug to feel true gratitude, getting stuck on how something
looks instead of paying attention to how it feels, not feeling the full range
of happiness that you should be feeling, a time to seek out your joy, a time
to choose satisfaction and self-love over self-judgement
NOTES:
ten of Cups
Hippo Conversations: What does your dream family look like?
And how do you spend your time with your kids, spouse, friends?
With parents or other relatives? When you weave the perfect web
of relationships and support . . . how do the threads connect?
NOTES:
page of Cups
Goldfish Conversations: Everywhere I look, an unexpected miracle
reveals itself to me. The world is a magickal place, and when you fish
for gold, you will find it. Have you been holding on to exactly how you
want your future to unfold? Or are you allowing your miracle to show
up in unforeseen, unusual, and strange ways? Are you taking risks and
chancing encounters with the unexpected? Or watching everything
unfold from the inside of your reliably steady fishbowl?
Heads: unexpected inspirations, the arrival of new visions for the future, artistic
or creative expansion, serendipity, a curious nature, the potential for love and new
relationships, sensitivity, impossibilities becoming possible, magic, a messenger
Tails: emotional naivete, missing the signs on the path, being overly emotional,
a tendency to be childish
NOTES:
knight of Cups
Frog Conversations: I am in touch with my emotions and I feel,
deeply. I am also easily affected by changes to my environment and
by toxic situations. Are you the same? When a seemingly perfect
opportunity comes knocking, how do you react? Do you believe it
likely to be too good to be true? Or do you hop in with both feet,
eager to partake?
Heads: a hopeless romantic, someone who wears their heart on their sleeve,
a lover, a thing of beauty, a message or proposal, a lover
NOTES:
queen of Cups
Seal Conversations: Being tuned in and intuitive can be an
incredible superpower, but in shadow it can also harm your own heart
if you are not compassionately navigating your sea of emotions.
How do you balance your emotions and your responsibilities to others?
When does your emotional intuition step in to help you thrive?
And how does it affect your way of being in the world?
NOTES:
king of Cups
Polar Bear Conversations: I am the spirit of tenacity and
strength, and I walk proudly . . . and in love with the world. Power
and peace can be found when we rein ourselves in and put our
emotions to good use. How do you use your emotions to your
best advantage for a life well lived?
NOTES:
ace of swords
Hummingbird Conversations: I am tiny and swift, and I show up like
a gust of fresh thinking. Because I am so connected to the element of Air,
I can wield the Sword of knowledge. I will gift you the Sword to hold for
some time . . . what weeds of confusion or doubt will you cut down with
it? What circumstances would you carve out with it? Tell me about your
circumstance, and let’s plan the next step, together.
NOTES:
two of swords
Cheetah Conversations: I have a gift for trusting my first instincts.
What are the barriers that your logical mind is throwing in your way?
What are the worries, the whynots, or the questions? What alternatives
might be possible if your mind wasn’t tripping you up? Trust yourself!
You’ve got this.
Heads: a difficult decision, a crossroads, feeling stuck, the angst of not knowing
which option you should choose, being caught in the middle, feeling torn
Tails: between a rock and a hard place, grappling with the unknown, stalemate
NOTES:
three of Swords
Ostrich Conversations: Is the snake that steals the eggs to survive
really that cruel? Or is that simply the part he plays in the grander
scheme of the collective? What lessons are here, for all parties? It’s time
to be present, so turn as quickly as you can toward self-care. Bring your
thoughts out of the past and away from the future, and gather them all
right here, right now. How do you pamper your heart and remain in the
present moment?
Heads: heartbreak and sorrow, painful separation, loss, a time for forgiveness,
mental anguish, psychological wounds, a reminder that time heals all
Tails: getting lost in the shadows of your shadows, refusing to accept the role
you played in your current circumstances, a warning against losing your sense
of self
NOTES:
four of swords
Sloth Conversations: Are there lessons of growth and healing that
you need to integrate? When you throw yourself into your tasks . . . work,
to-do lists, family responsibilities, or even hobbies that make demands on
your time . . . is there any thinking or feeling that you are avoiding doing?
Or maybe you have no energy as a result of expending it all to push the
lesson integration out of your mind? What needs healing? Here’s your
permission to take a long nap. Clear a few days on your calendar.
Let’s talk when you wake up, beautiful creature.
Heads: deep rest, a time for grounding and connecting with your soul, gifting
yourself permission to be unproductive, hobbies and activities that fill your
heart with joy
Tails: at risk of burnout, a need to stop and slow down, overworking and
overthinking, being on the edge of collapse, hiding your emotions in “busyness”. . .
or, conversely, resting for so long that there is a risk of becoming lazy
NOTES:
five of Swords
Cat and Mouse Conversations: When working with others,
how you feel about yourself will affect how you are perceived by them.
How have you been communicating and interacting with others?
Do you feel like a leader? A winner? A victim of circumstance? Or like
you’re just trying to follow along? How can you bring the best of you
to the table, every time? And how can you avoid falling prey to egoic
power struggles?
Tails: being a sore winner, something you aren’t seeing, the cost of winning,
resolution and coming to an agreement
NOTES:
six of swords
Turtle and Hare Conversations: Sometimes we get stuck in
the conventional roles we feel we were assigned. How can you flip the
expectations others have placed on you? Are there any expectations
you have placed on yourself that need to be released? And if you could
meander into the sunset with your perfect happy ending, what story of
your life would you share?
Tails: holding on to the past, not wanting to let go of thoughts that are harming
you, not seeing the bright possibilities that are in front of you
NOTES:
seven of swords
Ostrich Conversations: Sometimes we give ourselves permission
to react in ways that are out of alignment, telling ourselves that we had
“no choice.” How are you holding yourself accountable for your own
truthfulness, honor, and integrity? No excuse outweighs the call to walk
and act in love. How are you choosing love and truth in your life?
Heads: deception, taking only what you need, being strategic, steering
clear of dishonesty and manipulation, stealth, theft
Tails: lying to yourself, being caught, a time to tread lightly, lies, being
bamboozled, a con artist who will swindle you out of nest and home
NOTES:
eight of swords
Horse Conversations: We are never truly stuck. How can you
remind yourself to choose sovereignty over victimhood? How can you
free yourself from self-imposed shackles and limiting thoughts? What
experiences, when reframed, would gift you the power to move on?
What choices, when made, would give you a path to healing?
Heads: feeling trapped, the illusion of having no options, opening your eyes
to the truth, breaking free of old stories
Tails: fear and worry causing paralysis, feeling like a victim of circumstance,
a nudge to allow space for possibility, a chance to see that you are not
truly stuck
NOTES:
nine of Swords
Barn Owl Conversations: What are you afraid of? Name it, and
then watch that fear float up into the clouds and dissipate. The magickal
moments of the night are yours. How are you welcoming deep rest,
rejuvenating sleep and peace? Consciously program your mind by
bringing comforting thoughts and relaxing imagery into your mind’s
eye as you fall asleep. As you drift off . . . what is it that you desire?
What positive emotions can you pull into your awareness?
Tails: night terrors, paranoia, deep-seated fears that affect your daily life, an
opportunity to re-evaluate and begin healing your relationship with your thoughts
NOTES:
ten of Swords
Bee Conversations: We cannot venture into new levels of vibration
until we look at our lives as the culmination of every step we’ve taken.
Then and only then can we begin to unhook from the stories and create
a new world. How does the swarm around you serve to help you and
to hinder you? What is ending, and what is beginning? What have you
learned through your challenges?
Tails: anchored psychological wounds, the inner child in pain, not being able to let
go when faced with an inevitable end or loss, rooting into helplessness, recovery
NOTES:
page of swords
Hummingbird Conversations: I soak up knowledge and my soul is
at peace. We can cultivate a curious beginner’s mindset and soak up all
the knowledge, and still remain grounded in the fact that our truth is not
always the one and only truth. How do you remain open to unexpected
lessons from the world? How do you avoid over-identifying with your
intelligent, logical mind? How do you discern your own chatter from
your own wisdom?
Tails: needing to use logic and reason, a need to organize your thoughts,
all tweets and no action, tattle-tale or gossiper
NOTES:
knight of Swords
Lilac-Breasted Roller Conversation: While I can aggressively
defend my nest, I also know that most of the “threats” I perceive are
actually completely harmless. How quick are you to jump in and defend?
And how do you discern friend from foe, stranger from actual danger,
and something ignorable from something you must respond to? What
would help you get better at solving problems in the blink of an eye?
And how does fast action and quick wit keep you moving?
Heads: a fast thinker, wit, ambition, the analytical mind, a great problem solver,
a time for fast action and haste, saving the day, assertiveness, ambition and being
direct, defending others, being a hero
Tails: unbridled ambition, prone to bullying, swift action without considering the
consequences, impatience and a know-it-all attitude, being tactless or insensitive,
being unpredictable or emotionally unavailable
NOTES:
queen of Swords
Owl Conversations: What type of communicator are you? Are you
assertive and open, or passive and held back? Do you pay attention to
words and to body language? Do you listen more than you speak?
Are you thinking about proving your point when you open your mouth,
or do you think about the other person’s perspective? What could you
do to improve your communication style? And when you lead by
example, how can you help those around you to improve theirs?
Tails: aloofness, being disconnected from your emotions, having a sharp tongue,
clouded judgement, an opportunity to improve speaking your mind without being
mean or callous
NOTES:
king of Swords
Eagle Conversations: Status, law, and correct action are important
in my role as a leader. How do you balance these in your life along with
compassion and flexibility? How are you claiming authority and power
over your own path? In what ways do you assert your intelligence? And
how do you calmly and gracefully lead others toward a better world?
Tails: directness that can hurt others, cynicism, being cold and calculated,
arrogance, manipulation
NOTES:
ace of pentacles
Brown Bear Conversations: I am grace, stability, and power in
material form, and I can show you how to walk through this earthly
plane in a way that will benefit you, those around you, and the planet.
Do you feel free to walk where you want, and build what you desire?
What earthly things are stopping you? And how can you move around
them? Everything is here for you.
Tails: greed, missing opportunities, the potential for loss, a need to do your work
before harvesting, a nudge to prioritize, a chance to build stronger foundations
NOTES:
two of pentacles
Duck Conversations: Do you invest in all the things at the expense
of your happiness or your peace? What opposites or dualities are you
struggling with? (For example, maybe you want to spend the evenings
with loved ones and you want time to yourself, or maybe you want to
have a rich social life, yet spending too long with others makes you
exhausted.) What does balance look like for you? And how can you
make sure you get more of it?
Heads: juggling options, choices, duality, balancing time and energy, feeling
pulled between the material and the spiritual planes, pivoting, adapting,
equilibrium, obligations
NOTES:
three of pentacles
Cat Conversations: Are you open to learning new things, every day?
How often do you put yourself in situations with those who are very
different from you? Learning to interact with people from all walks of life
is an incredible skill. Do you stick to one age group? Or one social, racial,
or religious group? Where could you seek wisdom and connection from
those who fall outside your everyday circles?
Tails: seeking approval, leading forcefully, a need to pull your weight, not working
well with others, pushing your ideas, not trusting your partner’s ability, a chance
to improve a mentor-student relationship
NOTES:
four of pentacles
Pig Conversations: I have more than enough and my life is full of
prosperity, because this little piggy did well at the market—because this
little piggy planned it that way. What needs planning and organization?
How would greater stability allow you to let go of any scarcity you may
be holding on to? When should you be more frugal in your life? And how
could you give more generously?
NOTES:
five of pentacles
Panda Conversations: How is your material wellness? Do you
know that you will be nourished, restored and held by life? Do you
feel secure as you walk on the earth, or is a reset needed? For some,
a reset means learning to expect nice things and, for others, it means
learning to expect to work for them. How are you actively honing your
patterns of abundance?
Tails: pessimism, getting lost in your stories, not being able to access the wealth
that’s available to you, scarcity, fear and loneliness
NOTES:
six of pentacles
Chicken Conversations: Go ahead and count your chickens before
they hatch! And be ready to generously gift your resources when they
do. How easily do you receive help from others? How easily do you
ask for help when you need it? And how often do you share your time,
money, and energy with those less fortunate?
NOTES:
seven of pentacles
Squirrel Conversations: Consistency is the best medicine for
any ailment. Are you committed to your goal? How does your situation
benefit from your ongoing determination? When you do a little bit every
day, you can take breaks for more joy. What habits would be of benefit?
And what brings playfulness and fun into your endeavors?
Heads: reaping the fruits of your labor, a time for reflection and contemplation,
pausing to honor your progress, a garden of opportunity
Tails: pauses and doubts, a time to rethink your direction, making sure your
efforts are worth it, a need for faith, giving up when you’re almost there,
impatience, frustration, a reminder to be grateful for all you have
NOTES:
eight of pentacles
Otter Conversations: All work and no play . . . is pretty amazing
when you are busy loving what you do! What work do you love to do?
How can it be a tool for fun? What part of your day floats your awareness
away until all you are focusing on is what you are doing? Does your work
bring you satisfaction and purpose?
Tails: wanting the reward without putting in the effort, overworking, sporadic
progress, burning out
NOTES:
nine of pentacles
Grizzly Bear Conversations: I rest as often as I can, and
I understand the gift of solitude and deep grounding. How often are
you tuning in to your own inner quiet in order to recharge your soul?
In what ways does your alone time help you to build your external world?
And as you fearlessly pursue your goals, are you tuning in to the shifting
of the seasons to hear what your natural rhythms are?
NOTES:
ten of pentacles
Crocodile Conversations: How can we share the spaces we
inhabit with those less fortunate than us? In what ways do you share
generously? And how does this help you? How you feel about money
will determine how well you attract it, keep it, and work with it.
How does the idea of being rich make you feel?
Tails: being concerned with status, chasing material gains, missing opportunities
to connect, greed, a scarcity mentality, a time to look at negative feelings around
success, an opportunity to build a more solid foundation
NOTES:
page of pentacles
Tarsier Conversations: I am sensitive and loyal, and the most
important thing in any relationship is to trust one another, wouldn’t you
agree? How do you share your trust with others? And how do you place
trust in your always-evolving environment? Things like deforestation and
being separated from nature threaten us all. How are you helping nature
survive? And how are you allowing nature to help you thrive?
Tails: a need to be more grounded and present and to embody the lessons, taking
shortcuts, wanting to have instant security and wealth, missing the deeper lessons
NOTES:
knight of pentacles
Beaver Conversations: What are you planting today to sow
tomorrow? How diligent and reliable are you? Are you responsible,
and do others see you as such? How are you finding your Zen as
you do your work? Nature’s divinity lies in the beauty of the patterns
—are you able to feel that in the repeating of things?
Heads: reliability, hard work, earnest and patient progress, responsibilities and
diligence, building a solid foundation, commitments, on the way to success
NOTES:
queen of pentacles
Highland Cow Conversations: I am deeply connected to the
earth, its abundant magick, and its creative wisdom. I pull this power up
from the ground beneath my hooves and allow it to fuel my endeavors.
How do you connect to earth magick? How does your innate creativity
bring you abundance? What is true prosperity to you? And how
connected do you feel?
Tails: overindulgence, being stingy, giving too much or not enough of your
energy, smothering others, being a helicopter parent
NOTES:
king of pentacles
Moose Conversations: How are you protecting your energy (and
your assets!) in a way that allows it to bolster your future? Do you invite
your community and your beautiful connections into the building of your
dream? Leverage your people by allowing them to take part in the goal
building and the reward! How often do you lead with love?
Tails: too much focus on money and wealth, overindulgence, a need to tap into
the spiritual realm
NOTES:
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