Our state of mind is complex and fragile. Most of the time we are focused on DOING and (OVER-)THINKING rather than BEING.
We don’t allow sufficient time to just BE, but now you can manifest change with my printable Permission to BE Cards.
Uncomfortable feelings, emotions and perceptions are often blocked out as we find it hard to face the pain they often cause.
Healing takes place, when we face the discomfort and sit with it for a while, so we can learn to accept and move forward.
Sometimes we are deeply entangled in acting in a particular way, because we feel obliged to live up to other people’s or society’s needs and expectations.
This may include working too hard or keep going in a job or relationship that no longer serves us.
We sometimes are up against prejudice and obstacles because of our gender, race or ideas and opinions.
We then need to challenge those obstacles within ourselves to break through and beyond.
Then there are the barriers and limiting beliefs we have cultivated ourselves, often because of the way we were brought up and as a result of trauma.
Self-Exploration
Drawing a card every day (or as often as you are called to do so) encourages you to question your ingrained habits, beliefs, attitudes, perceptions, and insecurities.
The prompts are intentionally open to interpretation to allow deeper exploration by generating questions and find solutions.
Some are very vague and meant to be humorous to encourage you to BE less serious and more light-hearted, having fun even when life seems a struggle.
This is a printable mindful activity card set for personal development, healing and transformation.
Simply print, cut out the cards and the mini reading mat, and draw a card.
What does the card mean to you?
How does it fit into your life?
Is this something you are struggling with?
Is this something you have been avoiding or are in denial about?
How does it make you feel?
Imagine Being like this or the persona. What would it BE like?
What are you learning from it?
The Permission to BE Cards Set contains
108 cards
six blank cards for your own choices that are meaningful to you
mini reading mat
brief instructions
It comes as a 5-page PDF document that you can easily print on your favourite colour cardstock.
What if you are good enough and no longer need to self-improve?
What if you are happy right where you are now, and deep down you don’t want to go further, higher, faster?
It is perfectly okay not having the desire to climb up that career ladder and getting all stressed out along the way.
It’s okay not to live up to other people’s expectations and ideas of what success means.
You can be successful in your own little way that lights you up without pushing yourself more and more relentlessly.
It’s okay to quit a job and start over at the bottom of a new profession that is fun and exciting rather than giving you a burnout while chasing money and status.
What if all you can think of is to survive each day as it comes rather than entertaining some lofty ambitions?
That’s okay. Take your time to rest and heal. No need to feel shame for not contributing or being productive.
You are worthy of support as much as you give it to others.
No need to be better, richer or more beautiful.
My cat isn’t thinking about changing the colour of her fur to become more popular with other cats.
Maisy
She is happily lying on the sofa practicing self-care, at ease with herself and enjoying the moment.
It is time to be at ease with yourself.
Rather than aiming higher, why not aim lower?
What is really important?
Reach for the stars surrounding you, the ones you perhaps undervalue, take for granted or simply don’t see.
Why not reach for health, nature, togetherness, contentment, exploration, and imagination rather than possessions and status.
And why not accept that sometimes it’s okay to be inadequate.
It’s okay to be not good enough, even though you tried your best at the time, it didn’t work out the way you wanted.
It happens, because you are human. Imperfect, fragile, a little bit messed up.
Forgive yourself.
Questions to explore:
Where are you trying too hard and why?
What/Who is draining your energy / self-worth?
What is not necessary?
Where does less give you more?
No longer reaching for the stars doesn’t mean stagnation. Adjusting your trajectory offers new challenges, rewards and growth.
What will be your new challenge while aiming lower, and how will you benefit?
Cosmic Healing A4 Mini Poster available on Patreon
Creating tarot affirmations to overcome anxiety is a magical and effective way to practice mindfulness during difficult times.
There is no doubt that the lockdown measures around the world caused by the pandemic have offered many people a chance to slow down, spend more time with loved ones and even generated new business ideas and opportunities.
Over the last year in this surreal state of stagnation, I also cherished the quiet life away from noisy crowds, busy traffic and hectic travel schedules.
All well and good, but at the same time many people have also been affected by loss, insecurity, worries and fears of what the future might hold.
Affirmations are often used to turn negative thinking into a more optimistic outlook, and they can work really well when used regularly.
Each card in the Tarot offers its own powerful messages, and when you draw your daily card, choose affirmations as suggested below.
Repeat these affirmations to yourself regularly during the day to cultivate positivity, resilience and joy. This can help you snap out of the negative self-talk loop.
Here are suggestions for some of the Major Arcana cards:
The Fool
Today will be a great day. I am looking forward to what today brings. I find joy in the present. I take each moment as it comes. I am positive. I am open to receive what makes me happy. I am doing well. I am curious and love exploring new possibilities. One step at a time.
The Empress
I am creative. I am comfortable. I take good care of myself. I draw energy from nature. I treat myself to healthy food and drink. I am natural and at ease with myself. I am loved. I am loving. I love myself. I am beautiful. I am practical and get things done. I have all I need to feel abundant. I am grounded and confident.
The Chariot
When the going gets tough, I am determined to keep going. I persevere despite difficulties. I am in the right frame of mind. I am focused. I will succeed. I am breaking free from my comfort zone of destructive thoughts. I actively choose my destiny. My willpower guides me from turmoil to safe haven. I am a fighter. I am conquering my worries and fears.
Strength
I am strong. I am in control of my thoughts. I am determined to overcome what is dragging me down. I am gentle but also persistent. I refuse to give up on myself. I successfully balance my fears with my passion for life. I have the power to tame uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. Today I have the energy and desire to have a wonderful day.
Justice
My heart and mind are in alignment. I can see the bigger picture. My thoughts are guided by logic and reason rather than assumptions and drama. I am honest with myself and others. I take responsibility for my wellbeing. I have the power to choose wisely. I balance my intellect with compassion, comfort with challenge. I make peace with my mind.
Death
Today I emerge from my cocoon and rise towards the sun like an eagle. I am changing. I am maturing. I am transforming my life with a new way of thinking. I can feel my mind shifting and evolving. I choose life. I accept change. Out of darkness into the light. I am shedding my limitations. I am regenerating, giving birth to new potential.
The Devil
I am the master of my own destiny. I sever unhealthy bonds. I stay clear of destructive habits. I am emerging from the shadows of fear and despair. I am tapping into my inner resources to enhance my relationships, work, health, and home. I confront difficulties rather than living in denial. I am persistent and motivated to live my best life.
The Star
I am shining my light. I am showing up. I am standing tall in my grace and serenity. I believe in my inner strength and abilities. I connect with spirit. I am hopeful. I am inspired. Positive thoughts are flowing through my mind. My self-esteem is flourishing. The universe is guiding me in the right direction. I believe in miracles. Magic is all around me.
The Sun
I am present. I am joyful. I am vibrant. I am inspired to create magic guided by my inner light. I can see and think clearly. All is falling into place. All is making sense. All is unravelled. I am true to myself. I am unique. I am healing, and I heal others. All is well. I take time to just be. Life is good.
The World
I am safe. I am enough. I am right where I need to be. I am comfortable in my own skin. I keep my options open. I have the power to seek new adventures and experiences at any time. I have the power of choice. I know myself and make the most of my knowledge. I am the master of my hopes and fears, dreams, and reality.
Download and print the full set of 22 Major Arcana affirmation cards from my Patreon:
You will find many more divination printables on my Patreon that help to support you in looking after your mental health and living your best life.
What do you do when the world is on Lockdown, and you’re only allowed one trip to the shop a week and an hour a day of outdoor exercise in a public place?
I started creating some oracle cards just for fun, and slowly they evolved into a colourful set of empowering prompts, which happen to reflect the challenging times we are all currently experiencing.
And hey presto, the Powerful Me Oracle deck was born.
This deck is exclusively available on my Patreon in digital format only.
Each month I will post 4 postcards and 9 oracle cards (see pic above) until a minimum of 36 cards have been created.
If you would like to start collecting the Powerful Me Oracle cards and bonus postcards, join my Patreon today.
You will need to select the Study tier at $3.33 in order to access the oracle cards, and they will only be available at this tier for one month only or until the new set of 9 oracle cards is being published.
First set of postcards and oracle card available on Patreon
Now is the perfect time to get creative and print your own oracle deck and fabulous greeting cards.
Use them for your journal, altar or sacred space – print them as a gift, send a postcard to a friend or loved one as an encouraging message…
Simply print on photo quality paper and cut to size with a craft knife and metal ruler.
Join my Patreon to start collecting the Powerful Me Oracle today and tons more tarot and journaling resources and printables.
If you feel your regular tarot practice has become a little stale or boring, here’s a new way how you can spice up your tarot readings – simply add some divination add-ons like the ones you can see on the pic above.
While I’ve created just eight cards, you can add more prompts, such as
enjoy/avoid
learn/release
think/feel
From your selection of divination add-ons, choose specific card pairs like yes/no, or draw random cards to create a spread.
How to use the cards
Each keyword can bring up a number of different questions, and your intuition will guide you to which question to ask.
For example:
Rest – What do I need to let rest for a while? What do I need to put to rest? What can help me rest?
Grow – What do I need to grow? What is ready to grow in my life? What needs tending to? What is growing? What can help me grow?
More – What do I need to do more of? What am I receiving more of? What do I need to be more?
Stop/More – If you draw two cards at random, you can combine them as follows:
If I stop doing this …., I will get more of that….
or
I will stop this …and do more of that…
(… = tarot cards drawn)
Simply go with the flow. Different questions or messages may come up for you when you tune into your reading.
Making your cards
Be resourceful with your cardstock – I’ve used a colourful cardboard box of paper tissues, which would have otherwise been thrown away. Upcycling rather than buying new.
I also decided to try my hand-lettering and doodling skills – not that brilliant, but I like it!
If you would like to download my version of the cards, hop over to my Patreon (more info on membership HERE).
In the meantime, check out my video for more ideas:
Let me know, how my divination add-ons spice up your tarot readings. I’d love to hear from you 🙂
The upcoming Equinox marks the day when daylight and night-time are equal in length.
It also coincides with the sun entering Libra, and in the Tarot this zodiac sign is linked to Justice.
So, whether you are celebrating the Spring or Autumn Equinox, the common theme is Balance.
Hence the following equinox journaling prompts are universal rather than specific to geographical location.
The prompts are designed to explore opposing energies in our lives and find ways to align them, to adjust and integrate.
Creating balance in your life is an ongoing process, and with this collection of seasonal prompts you can do some serious but also fun and fascinating soul work over the coming weeks.
Each prompt consists of two positions. Draw a card for each, and if you like you can also draw a third card to explore how to align the opposing energies.
22 journaling prompts to balance your life:
Withdraw from… / Connect with…
My heart / My mind
I learn / I teach
Denial / Acceptance
I am free to… / I am responsible for…
I am confused about… / This will give me clarity:
Imagination / Reality
Knowledge / Wisdom
My struggle: / My power:
I trust: / I doubt:
My plan: / My action:
I fear: / I embrace:
Habit / Change
Stop… / Start…
Renew: / Discard:
Slow down / Accelerate
Fly high / Lie low
My pain: / My pleasure:
This is ending: / This is beginning:
Conflict / Peace
I resist: / I surrender
I choose: / I receive:
Play the Equinox Divination Game
Just like the Solstice Divination Game, playing with these journal prompts doesn’t have to be limited to the time of the Equinox.
Play whenever you feel you need to create balance in your life.
Printable cards and instructions are available on my Patreon space, the Cosmic Spirit Sanctuary.
If you love a more creative and structured approach to working with the Tarot, consider becoming a member.
The solstice is just around the corner, and regardless of where you live in the world, this time of year marks a turning point.
Whether you are celebrating the Summer or Winter Solstice, the common theme is Light.
While in the Northern Hemisphere the light peaks, in the Southern Hemisphere it returns, so the following solstice journaling prompts are universal rather than specific to geographical location.
When the light appears or peaks in our life, there is always a sense of joy connected with it.
It’s time to celebrate, have a laugh and enjoy the moment.
So, have some fun and get lit with this light-hearted collection of seasonal prompts:
A highlight to celebrate
What needs illuminating
What am I visualising
What do I need to be more optimistic about:
What am I attracting:
What am I inspired to do:
How can I be a beacon of light to others?
Where to focus my energy:
What do I need to be more mindful about:
A self-care practice that would benefit me at this time:
A new direction:
What delights me:
What lights me up:
A moment of enlightenment:
A fun revelation:
Happiness is…
A creative talent that needs nurturing:
What needs invigorating:
How I currently express myself
Let’s play the Solstice Divination Game
Here’s a fun and insightful way to turn the journaling prompts into a divination game.
You can also just draw one card for daily guidance over the coming weeks.
Or you can play with others by letting them draw a journaling prompt and tarot card for a mini reading.
*** This game isn’t just for the Solstice – play it throughout summer or when you feel like you want to get lit 🙂 ***
You can also download my Solstice Divination Game Kit on Patreon, which includes an extended list of 29 journaling prompts and cards already prepared ready to be printed.
It also includes a fun colouring image that can be used as a reading mat.
Join the Cosmic Spirit Study to access all the printable tarot resources I create to support you on your tarot and spiritual journey.
Warmest wishes,
If you feel your regular tarot practice has become a little stale or boring, here’s a new way how you can spice up your tarot readings – simply add some divination add-ons like the ones you can see on the pic above.
Join the