The Hit List - Helpers need help too

I had a rough week.

Like, super-sucky.

It started out well enough: the husband was gone for the week, which meant I would be able to declutter and do my work in peace. I did manage to get a bunch of junk out of the house and some writing done.

But then everything seemed to head into an icky downward spiral.

I was let down by someone I trusted.

This was followed by losing my mail – which meant that somewhere out there, I have two bills floating around, waiting to be paid. I’m hoping a good Samaritan found the envelopes and put them in the mailbox.

I misspoke and said something embarrassing and way out of line.

I had a night of terrible insomnia.

My allergies were so bad that my industrial strength eyeliner couldn’t hold up.

All first world problems I’m sure but I felt like garbage nonetheless.

I’m one of those people who rarely asks for help. I prefer to handle shizz myself – or to fix other people’s problems. It’s one of the reasons why I work in a helping profession (yes, tarot is that).

This week…I needed to call upon my most trusted peeps for support. A few quick texts and phone calls – and I was back on track. (As of this writing, the mail has still not turned up.)

Situations like these, although perhaps not dire, are a good time to remind yourself that you’re not alone. We need each other. No wo/man is an island. Even helpers need help.

This week, if you feel like life is handing you a crap sandwich, don’t be afraid to ask for support. Let other people help you. Because when the going gets tough, it’s best not to go it alone.

My husband took this pic! What a beauty!

Other stuff:

Mayonaisse ice cream is a thing. Not sure what I think about that.

Did you check out my Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius tarot readings?

Nylon has a post on the eclipse too.

More good advice about yesterday’s eclipse.

Yeah, say that to the person who has six Mercury-ruled planets in her chart: 5 Astrological Things That Are SO Much Worse Than Mercury Retrograde.

How to stop a heroin overdose.

Meet the anarchists who are making their own medicine.

The surprising reality of depression and suicide in farm country.

Here are the best dating apps for people who hate dating apps.

From Refinery29: a mood board for your zodiac sign.

I’ve been watching 90 Day Fiancé too and am also ready to let it go.

This is a powerful story: She’d given up hope of finding her schizophrenic son. Then came a call from an unknown number.

Looks like you’re going to be paying more for Coke.

There are foods that target depression.

Facial yoga is supposed to make you look younger.

What makes witchcraft…witchcraft?

Here are the best new restaurants in the States.

Ooooh Yasmin Boland has a Moonology Diary for 2019!

You can get a mix for Milk’s famous Crack Pie!

This looks good: 100 Days of Real Food: On a Budget: Simple Tips and Tasty Recipes to Help You Cut Out Processed Food Without Breaking the Bank.

WANT: The Noma Guide to Fermentation: Including koji, kombuchas, shoyus, misos, vinegars, garums, lacto-ferments, and black fruits and vegetables (Foundations of Flavor).

This is going to the top of my list: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brene Brown.

Anticipation: Becoming by Michelle Obama.

If you can’t seem to make heads or tails out of tarot cards, you might need a different approach. Take The Tarot Coloring Book for a spin. It’s the easy, fun way to learn!

Here are my upcoming live classes:

*NEW* Astrology for Total Beginners: learn the basics of natal chart interpretation. This two-hour workshop will get you up to speed on what all that astrology stuff is about! Join me at Boston Tea Room. Date: Wednesday, October 10th. Location: Ferndale, Michigan.

Pens and Cards: a day full of tarot exploration and writing with author Sarah Selecky and moi. Date: October 13th. Location: Skybarn, Prince Edward County, Ontario. Only TWO seats left!

Intuitive Tarot Reading at Boston Tea Room. Date: Sunday, October 14th. Location: Ferndale, Michigan.