Full Moon and Tarot of the Week
Baxter's Blog
The Weekly Tarot Opportunity,
Manifesting the Magic
by Jason Hottel and
Baxter McDouggal
Death
Blessings!
I’m excited to introduce my new series. This week, my fiancé drew the Death card. In my practice, I choose not to see tarot as a bearer of warnings or cautions. I firmly believe that we attract what we focus on, and thus, I dismiss anything that does not serve me positively. For me, tarot is a gateway to creating magic.
The question arises: how do we harness the chaos of change and turn it into something beneficial? The energy already exists, so why not connect it with other energies that we understand and can utilize for our benefit?
Hooray for Alchemy! Tarot, with its rich history of archetypes and ideas, holds significant power that we channel into magical icons. Tarot cards can be used as spells, focal points, talismans, and general spell components. Meanwhile, chakras are dynamic bodies of energy and magic within us; each corresponding to different aspects of our physical and spiritual selves.
y combining the potent imagery and symbolism of tarot with the energetic centers of chakras, we amplify their individual effects. For instance, aligning the transformative energy of the Death card with the grounding force of the Root Chakra can help channel profound change into a stable and positive direction.
But we don't stop there. By incorporating powerful, proactive affirmations grounded in the laws of attraction and vibration, and integrating physical activities to unify everything, we create a holistic practice. These affirmations serve as positive reinforcements that reshape our subconscious beliefs, while physical activities provide a tangible anchor to this spiritual work.
This synergy of tarot, chakras, affirmations, and physical activity forms what we at With The Fluff call "Fluffy Magic." It's a comprehensive approach to personal empowerment and transformation. This kind of magical practice can lead to heightened self-awareness, greater emotional stability, and a stronger connection to the universe’s energies. You may find yourself more resilient in the face of change, better equipped to manifest your desires, and more harmonious in your daily life.
This "Fluffy Magic" (My mystical name is Fluffy) is something I pieced together as I healed myself from a bone rot in my lower leg. I have a guide about it in my online store if you want to buy it. I rewrote my blueprint to see nothing but opportunity and energy. As a result, I became an alchemist and a chaos magician as I was learning how to heal myself.
If you wish to get a reading from me, or take a look at my PDF called "Manifesting Your Reality" you can check out my store at wellness.withthefluff.com. My Tarot readings involve Tarot, and they are really about You, and whatever it is you aspire to accomplish. I am a portal for abundance, self-care and joy. Though years of practice, I have learned how to package my unique perspective on life and communicate it to other people so they my thrive.
I hope you smile this week, as you may get Mooned this week.
With Love and a lump of moon cheese,
Jason Hottel
Anyway......Enjoy the Weekly Tarot!
As we step into this week marked by the transformative energy of the Death card and the most intense Full Blue Moon of the year, it's crucial to reflect on how these influences can guide our journey of manifestation and empowerment. This powerful combination invites us to deepen our connection to the Root Chakra (Muladhara), grounding ourselves to manifest stability and confidence.
The first thing we need to do is get settled in our skin, and get rooted to the earth, and in our own skin, so we may be empowered.
Understanding the Root Chakra (Muladhara)
Location: Base of the spine
Mantra: I am
Color: Red
Association: Connected to the element of Earth, representing our foundation, stability, and grounding. It’s all about survival, meeting basic needs, and feeling secure in the physical world.
The mantra "I am" serves as a powerful affirmation, grounding us in the present moment and fostering a sense of stability. Unlike phrases such as "I should," "I want," or "I need," which indicate worry and lack, "I am" roots us in certainty and abundance. This mindset helps deactivate the fight or flight response, enabling us to shift from being reactive to proactive, making informed and empowered decisions.
Embrace Transformation with the Death Card
The Death card symbolizes transformation, signifying endings and new beginnings, resonating deeply with the Root Chakra's grounding energy.
Action: Let go of what no longer serves you. Clear out your space, whether it’s your wardrobe or a small section of your home. Consider symbolic acts like cutting your hair to signify new starts.
Ritual: Write your burdens or worries on paper and burn them, releasing them to the divine for renewal.
Mantra: “I am reborn.”
Visualization: Envision a red phoenix rising from the ashes, symbolizing your transformation and renewal
Holding the Energy of the Death Card in the Root Chakra:
Step-by-Step Meditation Guide
Preparation:
Find a quiet and comfortable space where you won't be disturbed.
Sit in a comfortable position, keeping your spine straight.
Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths to center yourself.
Grounding Yourself:
Visualize roots growing from the base of your spine (Root Chakra) into the earth, grounding and anchoring you firmly.
Invoke the Death Card Energy:
Visualize the Death card, emphasizing its positive aspects: transformation, renewal, and letting go.
Imagine a gentle, yet powerful, dark light flowing from this card into your Root Chakra.
Chant the Mantra:
Use the mantra "I am reborn" to reinforce the theme of transformation.
With each breath in, imagine drawing in the transformative energy.
As you exhale, release any old patterns or energies that no longer serve you.
Hold Your Current Self:
Acknowledge who you are right now, with all your experiences and wisdom.
Visualize this current self surrounded by a cocoon of light, symbolizing safety and acceptance.
Nurture Your New Self:
Imagine a new version of yourself gently emerging from the cocoon.
This new self is guided by the wisdom and strength of your current self.
Focus on qualities you wish to nurture: resilience, adaptability, and groundedness.
Integration:
Visualize the old and new versions of yourself merging, supported by the restorative energy of the Root Chakra.
Reflect on how these transformative energies support gradual, non-disruptive growth.
Invite in new and vibrant energy to replace any energy from source that was displaced to ensure that there are no energetic holes. Any voids get filled by ambient energy Such fluff can cause unexpected side affects.
Closing:
Take a few final deep breaths, feeling gratitude for the process.
Slowly bring yourself back to the present moment, opening your eyes when ready.
Remember to DRINK WATER and EAT PROTEIN! Energy work burns calories.
Why This Meditation is Effective:
Grounding in the Root Chakra: By anchoring the transformative energy in the Root Chakra, you stabilize the changes, ensuring they are integrated securely and gently.
Harnessing the Death Card: The Death card symbolizes endings and new beginnings. By focusing on its energy, you allow yourself to release old patterns safely and make room for growth.
Balanced Transformation: This meditation ensures that growth is guided and controlled, preventing the disruption that can come from sudden changes. It promotes a harmonious integration of new aspects of yourself.
All Tarot images are copywrite free. Death came from https://archive.org/details/rider-waite-tarot/
