The Hit List - Creating space

This weekend, my office is getting a paint job. It’s long overdue. That means my space looks like a tornado hit it. Everything has been boxed up or moved around to make room for the painter. I hate it because it makes me feel anxious. But once it’s done, I can put this mess away.

As I began packing things up, I found myself getting frustrated by the amount of stuff I have, namely tarot decks. I don’t even know how many I own – but I do know that there is a chestful of them and three bins. This is way too much.

So I decided that I am going to toss a whole lot of these decks.

The ones I never use, the art I don’t like, or the decks associated with bad memories. Out they go! I know I won’t miss them one bit. After all, if they are languishing in a drawer, there is no love there.

This will create space for other things – or nothing at all.

I’ve been in a space-clearing mood for a while now. Recently, I made the hard decision to end my podcasts. I’m also keeping my weekends lighter than a down pillow so I can cook – or do nothing at all.

It’s so easy to clutter your life with things, people, and obligations. This drains your energy, something I’ve been feeling for some time. I have no idea what may come into my life or my calendar but I do know what won’t be: anything I don’t like.

So as you cruise into your weekend, ask yourself: what am I holding on to that brings me down? What am I saying yes to that doesn’t lift me up? Who gets access to my time?

Reflect on that and then release what no longer fits. You’ll be amazed at how great you feel when you have space to think, move, and breathe.

Theresa

Let’s get busy.

Other stuff:

Honored to be quoted and to see my latest book, Twist Your Fate, on the list: The 9 best books for learning tarot, according to professional readers.

A great post by Meg Jones Wall: Divining New Models of Femininity from the Tarot.

My friend Mat Auryn weighs in: Real Witches on Whether ‘Hocus Pocus’ Offends: ‘Disappointing at Best.’

The very last Tarot Bytes episode: Creativity As Self Care With Tarot and Ritual with Cassandra Snow and Siri Vincent Plouff.

VOTE: Ballot Drop Boxes: A Guide for the 2022 Midterm Elections.

Watch closely: Is Abortion Access Important to You? Then Keep an Eye on the Pennsylvania Governor’s Race.

This too: School Board Races in the 2022 Midterms: What’s at Stake for Students.

How to Help Candidates in the Tightest Midterm Election Races—Even If They’re Outside Your District.

Sounds fishy: There Are Too Many Jellyfish in the Mediterranean. Why Not Eat Them?

Good to know: How to Ease Symptoms of Perimenopause, according to an Integrative Dietitian.

From Aliza Kelly: A Guided Tour of the 12 Astrological Houses.

Obsessed: Black Holes May Hide a Mind-Bending Secret About Our Universe.

An excellent read: We Left Iran in 1982. I Should Be There Now. Watching the protests, 40 years after my family fled, all I want is to go back.

Where to go: 7 scenic train routes to see peak fall colors.

Check this out from T. Thorn Coyle: Sigil Magic for Writers, Artists, & Other Creatives.

I loved chatting with Rose Red over at the Tarot Visions Podcast.

This pisses me off so hard: John Fetterman’s Stroke Has Led to Ableist Criticism From Media, Politicians.

NEED: Self-Care for People with ADHD: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Prioritize You!

From The Sweet Feminist: Baking by Feel: Recipes to Sort Out Your Emotions (Whatever They Are Today!)

Marie Kondo has a new book: Marie Kondo’s Kurashi at Home: How to Organize Your Space and Achieve Your Ideal Life.

Super cool: Magic Days: Your Journey Through the Astrology, Numerology, and Tarot of Every Day of the Year.

Been dreaming a lot lately: The Healing Wisdom of Dreams: Discover Your True Self through Lucid Dreaming, Journaling, and Visioning.

Astrology helps you find the ideal timing for everything you want to do. Tarot helps you compare options and make the best decision. Put these two tools together…and you become unstoppable. Twist Your Fate: Manifest Success with Astrology and Tarot.

Sundays are perfect for chilled-out activities. Like creating your own personal tarot deck! This kit will get you started: Create Your Own Tarot Cards: A step-by-step guide to designing a unique and personalized tarot deck. <-Cards are included!

You’re obsessed with tarot…and want to add a new deck to your collection? Here’s a deck that’s great for kids (or, for your inner child): Tarot For Kids.

When you’re doing a tarot reading, do you rely on the booklet to figure out what the cards mean? What if you could learn how to do tarot intuitively – no booklet required? You can. It’s all in this book: Tarot: No Questions Asked: Mastering the Art of Intuitive Reading.

Prefer to listen to your tarot lessons? Check this out: Tarot: No Questions Asked: Mastering the Art of Intuitive Reading is available as an audiobook.

Sure, you know what Mercury Retrograde means. But what about Jupiter Retrograde? Or the Void Moon? Or Pluto Return? Expand your astrology knowledge with this fun and informative book: Astrology for Real Life. Astrology for Real Life: A Workbook for Beginners (A No B.S. Guide for the Astro-Curious)

There is an audio version if you prefer: Astrology For Real Life.

The traditional Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot deck was first printed in 1909. It’s a classic, but it’s very…white. If you’re looking for a gorgeous deck with representation, check out The Uncommon Tarot. The Uncommon Tarot: A Contemporary Reimagining of an Ancient Oracle?

Sometimes, you just need to unwind with herbal tea (or something stronger), chill music, and a soothing coloring project. May I recommend…The Tarot Coloring Book? The Tarot Coloring Book.

Read the book that one Amazon reviewer angrily returned because (and I quote) “the author focuses too much on ‘activism’ and ‘social justice’.” Wow: Tarot For Troubled Times.

Every Sunday, I send out a detailed astrological forecast—especially for entrepreneurs and self-employed folks—with all the important dates, times, opportunities, and red flags you need to know about. Want to subscribe? Get it here: The AstroBiz Digest.

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