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On Keeping Calm And Carrying On

on keeping calm and carrying on

There used to be a time, when Ukraine and Russia fought each other with silly songs at the annual Eurovision Song Contest.

Today, I am struggling to accept the loss of this naff decatent triviality, which was light-hearted fun rather than a tsunami of blood, death and tears.

I am struggling to come to terms with the enormity of what is currently happening in Europe.

Unless you are a master of ignoring the signs of the insane possibility of World War III breaking out, you are probably struggling, too.

But after the initial shock we know that the best we can do is keeping calm and carrying on.

Keeping calm, because
  • life goes on, at least for now
  • being consumed by fear prevents us from making the most of the time we have left
  • it helps to make rational and sensible choices rather than getting sucked into the conspiracy rabbit holes
  • we cannot choose the times we are living in
  • we have to accept what we cannot change
Carrying on

helping – loving – creating – planning – dreaming – enjoying – doing your best – showing kindness, compassion, courage

After years of division and polarisation, perhaps this is the time when we all get back together again.

To be strong in unity against the menacing bully in the East.

For freedom, peace, democracy and our liberal values we have to fight even though we don’t want to fight. But it has to be done.

There is no more I can say, except

May you be safe. May you be supported. May you be strong.

Be prepared for all possibilities.

Despite the dark storm approaching on the horizon, don’t lose your sense of humour.

Remember to embrace moments of joy and simple pleasures.

Know that you are loved. Always.

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NEW! Permission To BE Cards

permission to BE cards

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.

permission to BE cards

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.

⭐Exclusively available on my Patreon⭐

February Offer: $3.33

From March 2022: $8.88

Grab your set and start exploring TODAY

Warmest wishes,

Christiane

 

Exploring Your Tarot Year Card In 10 Steps

exploring your tarot year cardExploring your tarot year card is a great way to set goals and intentions for the year ahead.

Tapping into the energies of your tarot year card can help focus on areas in your life that need attention.

These energies may also indicate issues and situations that you may have to face and suggest lessons to be learned in the months ahead.

The global year card in 2022 is The Lovers, and your personal tarot year card is based on your date of birth. Learn how to calculate it here.

It is best to explore your year card throughout the year. Set aside a journaling session once a month to take stock and dive a little deeper.

Be creative with your tarot year card.

It is your personal growth symbol for 12 months, so enjoy the process of getting to know and embracing it, even if it’s a card you don’t like (mine is Death this year) – this could be a confrontation with some shadow aspects you have been putting off or ignored.

And sometimes, life can be brutal, and we have to get through dark times, too. With the help of your tarot year card, you can emerge on the other side with wisdom and renewed strength.

So here is how you can enjoy exploring your tarot year card in 10 steps:

1. First impressions: keywords and phrases that come into your mind when you see the image. Also, any feelings that come up.

2. What to do / action to take: something practical and doable; active steps that can help following your aspirations, goals and plans for the year.

3. What to avoid: personal traits / habits / beliefs that could hinder a desired development or outcome. Perhaps giving up a bad habit relating to this card.

4. What to look out for: something that is hidden; opportunities, obstacles, internal blocks

5. What needs attention: this could relate to a skill you need to develop, people around you, work, relationships, lifestyle… a specific area in your life.

6. Power word / Motto: a catch phrase, mantra or just one single word that will guide you along the right track a towards achieving your desired outcome.

7. Affirmation: a positive statement to help you shift your mindset.

8. Find quotes that relate to your year card that inspire you

9. Create a playlist of songs that reflect the positive essence of your year card

10. Write a poem / haiku based on your year card

You can download the image of these 10 steps on my Patreon and print it for your journal.

Enjoy!

Christiane

 

Tarot Moon Journal Magical Planner 2022

tarot moon journal magical planner 2022Last year, I transformed the annual edition of the Tarot Moon Journal Magical Planner into an ETERNAL version.

Buy the journal once, and it can be reprinted every year, so you don’t need to buy it again.

The difference this year is that I have created a new cover that embraces the spirit of the Lovers as the global year card for 2022.

You can grab the new cover over on my Patreon in both A4 and foldable A5 sizes.

Join my Patreon during December, and you will receive a 40% discount off the regular price of £11.11. This offer expires midnight New Years Eve.

Not having to update the Tarot Moon Journal every year means I can create new magical goodies, like the Autumn Divination Kit.

I’m already working on the Spring Divination Kit, so make sure you are on my Cosmic Friends list to get updates.

Warmest wishes,

Christiane

tarot moon journal planner

 

 

 

You Don’t Need To Reach For The Stars

no need to reach for the stars
Printable Divine Message Cards on Patreon

You don’t need to reach for the stars.

What if you are enough?

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?

Try this tarot spread:

aim lower tarot spread - you don't need to reach for the stars Warmest wishes,

Christiane

tarot moon journal planner

Trick Or Treat Tarot Spread

trick or treat tarot spreadIt’s that spooky time of the year again to have some fun with your tarot deck, so here’s my Trick or Treat Tarot Spread ?

Some prompts for each position:

TRICK

Deception – it’s not what it seems – something hidden – a tiny detail you have overlooked – too good to be true – self-sabotage – shadow – limiting belief – beware of this – obstacle – something sinister – the small print

TREAT

Indulgence – self-care – achievement – gift – clarity – talent – illumination – what is supporting you – opportunity – abundance – celebrate – appreciate – enjoy – breakthrough – lucky break – blessing

Draw a card for each position placing cards face down. Choose one of them – trick or treat?

It can always be tempting to choose TREAT, but sometimes you may want to face some tricky demons to resolve an issue, and the TREAT may not be favourable in the long-term or such a great idea.

Nothing is ever black or white / good or bad. It’s your choice?

You can also choose both positions as a two-card snapshot spread.

⭐For more seasonal  tarot goodness, check out my 30-day autumn divination challenge on Patreon, and grab my latest workbook, the Autumn Divination Kit⭐

Warmest wishes,

Christiane

 

Page of Wands – Every Day is a New Adventure

page of wands every day is a new adventureFuel shortages, empty supermarket shelves, electricity price hikes, impending blackouts…

While the world is becoming even more insane, it might be a good idea to tap into your inner Page of Wands – turning panic into excitement and an adventurous spirit.

After all, that’s all we can do, right? ?

Okay, we can also stockpile candles, bottled water and pasta…

Life at the moment certainly isn’t boring.

With all the ongoing disruptions, we don’t know what’s around the corner, so it’s a bit like a suspense thriller.

Whatever next?

Be mindful about how unsettling news and events affect your body – adrenaline surges, constantly lingering in fight or flight mode, increasing fear and foreboding, and the resulting emotional choices and actions we may later regret.

Cultivate a calming balance:

Create nice moments for yourself every day.

Find magic in the ordinary.

Work, rest, play in equal measures.

Embrace uncertainty.

No need to do anything grand or fanciful. It doesn’t need to cost any money.

Often, all it takes is a change of perception.

Conscious acknowledgement.

Awareness.

Knowing that you can choose how you respond.

There is beauty, magic and bliss in the everyday mundane.

With the help of the Page of Wands, every day is a new adventure.

Page of Wands qualities: resourceful, curious, enthusiastic, playful, open-minded, fun-loving, creative, brave

What to avoid: fearfulness, recklessness, aggression, anger, impetuousness, knee-jerk reactions, despondency

Here’s a daily writing practice you can try:

TODAY’S ADVENTURE

  1. A nice moment:
  2. Ordinary magic:
  3. Something to work on:
  4. Playing with:
  5. A restful activity:
  6. Beautiful uncertainty:
  7. A new insight:

Feel free to use a tarot or oracle deck. Anything goes.

every day is a new adventure tarot spread Page of Wands
⭐Grab a printable A4 journal sheet with an illustrated version of this spread on my Patreon⭐

More journaling: The Autumn Divination Kit

Warmest wishes,

Christiane

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