Tarot Thursday: Lenormand - Slavic Folklore Deck

I have really been struggling with my weight and all of the realities and feelings attached to that of late. I have a plan in mind to begin the journey required to reach my physical goals. I've failed so many times in the past that the thoughts of those past failures hold me back from even trying again. It's demoralizing to try and try and try with no success. But I have to do something. I can't continue on as I have been. I want to feel good about myself and happy in my own skin again. I am not asking to be skinny. I just want to feel good more days than not about how I look and feel.

I did  a reading to ask if my plans might be successful. It's a two card spread. The first is the issue at hand, and the second modifies it. I drew The Anchor and The Clover. How I interpret this is: If I stay steadfast and resolute to my plan and I do not let my doubt hold me back, then I will find success in my future. As I travel along this path, I should remember that happiness is not only in overall success but in the successes and happiness found in every day's wins.

I can work with that. It didn't take me a day to reach my current state. It's not going to change in a measurable way in a day either. I know this will be a long process. Longer than I want, but hopefully shorter than I imagine. I have milestones in mind to mark my progress. None of them are pounds and ounces.

I want to lower my blood pressure.

I want to improve my cholesterol. I am not taking meds now, and I do not want to have to do that.

I want to have fewer days with pain.

I want to look at myself and think I am pretty.

I want to be able to wear my favorite outfit again.

Tarot Thursday - Slavic Folklore - Lenormand Deck

 

It's been a while since I have published a Tarot Thursday post. I discovered a deck that is new to me and quite different from my usual Tarot. I had never heard of Lenormand or Lenormand Decks. They originated in France in the 1700s. Each card has a coinciding number/suit card so that you can use a regular deck of playing cards to interpret. I would imagine this would have been handy during times when Witchcraft persecutions were common. 

I've been exploring a two card reading that I am beginning to really like. One card presents your specific question, concern, situation, etc., and the other card modifies it.  So, for example if the main card is the Letter card, communication is going to be key to your query. Say then, your second card is the Moon card. Then it could be interpreted that this communication is centered around emotions. Maybe you need to communication how you are feeling about a situation to someone important to you, or perhaps someone in your life needs to communicate how they are feeling. 

I find the idea of this deceptively simple two card spread to be very clear and direct and allows me to drill down to what's really important about my query.

I picked up four decks to just get a feel for them, but so far I have really been drawn to the Slavic Folklore deck. I've been having some health concerns, and I queried what I could do to resolve them or if they could be resolved.

My primary card was the Rat, and my modifying card was the Tower.

The Rat (also called The Little Helper)
Meaning: Worry breaks down the spirit and moments of weakness erase signs of hope during the darkest times. Do not let fear win. Even the smallest creatures have hidden strength.

Mice are unexpected helpers in Russian tales. They are small enough to fit into unlikely places and come with clever solutions to difficult problems.

The Tower

The imposing walls of a tower exude authority and strength. While they do protect, they can also isolate. The boundaries of the tower create a sense of solitude. 

The fortress is the beginning, middle, and end of many tales. The hero leaves the comfort of his own castle to face a villain fortified in their tower and then returns home to his own castle once again.

I interpreted these two cards together as meaning for my particular situation that I may feel alone and helpless right now, but if I am resourceful and perhaps step out of my comfort zone I can find a solution that will help me overcome my current problem.