When I was a kid I found one of my moms tarot decks and laid out all the cards. She got really upset I was messing with her stuff but I thought the cards were so beautiful, I wanted to look at them more but she wouldn’t let me touch them. So When I first bought my own Tarot deck when I was 20 I was so happy, I set out all the cards , every day and just loved them. Now I personally own almost 100 decks. I love them. I love to do readings. I love to sit with the cards. Tarot means so much to me personally. I love that each deck can speak to you in a different way. I set out to create my own tarot deck but put that project down at least 7 times as something “too difficult” well I finally created Painted Tarot which was my first Tarot Deck and funded on kickstarter, it was so freeing but I felt like I learned so much from the experience I wanted to create another deck. I created Cats in Space Tarot and was narrowly funded on kickstarter. I was told by so many people that projet was a good idea and I think it was too niche. But then doing some self healing I got really creative and made an oracle deck, Love Thy Self. Which was also funded on kickstarter. I wanted to come back to tarot and I wanted to create a tarot deck that was really for me. So I made this Deck, Black Cat Tarot. This is my 4th Deck that I have created and I am so proud of it. I have learned so much about myself, about tarot with each deck. This is definitely my best one yet.
I hope that someone does a reading with my deck and they find some clarity and insight into themselves. I believe tarot is a very important tool. I really believe in tapping into your own knowledge and power. Cats are so wise, you hear of cats sitting on hospital beds before people die. Cats are mysterious and wise creatures and we can learn so much from them. I connect with black cats so personally that thinking about them in tarot has deepened my practice. I connect with these kitties and I hope others do too. There’s a special deck for every person. and theres a deck that is an occasional use Deck. I think this deck can be both. For some people I hope its their go to, for others I hope they at least find entertainment in the cards. Maybe they will really connect with a card and my imagery can connect them more deeply with that cards meaning. It is a deep deck in the sense that symbolism is important for each card, but also its just pretty adorable in fun. Things can be multidimensional and purpose can be determined by the user. I hope my deck makes people happy. Like a fat purring kitty on your lap 🙂
Why did you choose black cats specifically rather than cats in general?
Oh great question! Ok so I started an LLC 3 years ago. I was talking to my mentor at the time and he told me I needed a name for my business that was loose, because I was offering: event planning, design and pilates, etc and I needed an umbrella term that I could mold to fit where my career path took me. He told me not to think inside of a box. I was going to call my business “Thea’s Event Planning”. He told me to go home and think about it, so I went home and I sat in my room and my black cat Boo came up to me and sat in my lap, as she does whenever she can. I wrote out hundred of names, starting with “Boo Works” (My cats name is Boo) And I decided to name my business Black Cat Consulting LLC, just generic enough that I can still teach pilates and sell tarot decks under one business name 🙂 Boo is my ever loving companion. I accidentally adopted her from animal humane. I went to look at the new facility they built here in Albuquerque and made the mistake of going into the Cat room. I had just been dumped and I was super sad. But I sat in that room and Boo marched right towards me and immediately showed me her belly and let me pick her up and it was love at first cuddle and I had to take her home. They were not sure if she was 4 or 5 and that was roughly 6 years ago. I am guessing she is 10. I adopted her on October 30th so I celebrate her birthday every year, she loves fish so i usually giver her a little tuna. She is my best friend. She has been with me thru major life changes, seven moves, several changes in careers, multiple breakups. She is always purring at my side. even right now shes sitting on my feet as cute as can be. I think it’s only fitting that my tarot deck is black cat tarot. PLUS I have already made a deck called cats in space tarot (which is way different, it has real cat pictures and pictures from NASA). Also There are some great cat decks out there. Weird cat Tarot is tons of fun. I wanted my deck to be different then those in terms of focus and art. I think theres plenty room for even more cat decks 🙂
I am right in the middle of finals and I feel myself not doing well with handling my mood. I just took my Chemistry Final. and What I prepared for it?
I felt burnt out and negative. I feel prepared on the concepts but I don’t have the confidence. I have been studying very hard and I just feel tired. I tried to review everything before the exam and get in a good head space, but I had a frustrating day yesterday. I went to the tutoring center and I had a terrible experience. Right before the exam. I was trying to work through all the homework I was struggling with, then I had a bad experience with a tudor. He was extremely condescending and it really crushed my confidence. I don’t know if it’s from being tired or burnt out but I scheduled my final for tuesday afternoon and monday night I couldn’t sleep. I was so nervous. I tried to prepare by planning my day. I teach Pilates at a senior center on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and I felt good after teaching, the class was receptive to a new flow I tried and it’s good kara because my only goal is to help people feel good in their bodies. I went to campus after teaching and went straight to the library and started working on my page to use during the exam, then I went to the open lab for my anatomy class to review the forearm muscles before my final Thursday. But I couldn’t focus so I decided to go to tutoring center and bang out as many practice problems as I could. But then that experience in the tutoring center was so awful. I had a question from the homework. The question was “If 28.0% of a sample of gallium-66 decays in 4.46 hours, what is the half-life of this isotope (in hours)?” I couldn’t conceptualize how to start this problem because they usually give you the half life. I showed this problem to a tutor and he just started writing something out and went to hand me the answer, and I said that I wanted to see how you got to the answer, so I could solve it myself and I asked why he was writing that and he looked at me rolled his eyes and was like “ THIS IS CALLED ALGEBRA” and I was really taken a back. seriously? Everything is math, obviously, I am trying to understand how I answer this type of question, so I asked him to please not be condescending. And he got up and said something like “oh honey, maybe math is too hard for you” . I was very upset and i started crying. I still didn’t understand the problem and I was insulted for asking. I felt really defeated. I have done numerous half life problems in calculus, I just didn’t know what to do when they dont give you half life to start. After googling and asking for help from peers, I eventually found the answer. It’s 9.41 hours. But that whole interaction shook my confidence and wasted almost an hour. So I went into this exam pretty upset. I understand I am a young woman, but regardless of what I look like, I shouldn’t be treated with disrespect at my community college. He was so unnecessarily rude to me, there is no reason to treat me like an idiot, especially at the CNM tutoring center!! I wish I could say that this was the first time something like this has happened to me at CNM. It feels like people don’t want women in STEM and it is so frustrating. But for the material I felt ready to at least start solving anytype of problem I was asked. I went back through what I struggled with from the previous exams and realized I need to spend more time with Acid Base Equilibrium.
Anyway I wanted to share with you the ways that you can get in a better mood during finals.
First: Prioritize sleep!
Sleep is essential for maintaining good health and well-being, both physically and mentally. When we don’t get enough sleep, our mood is easily affected, which can lead to increased stress and anxiety. Getting enough sleep each night ensures that we wake up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the day ahead. In addition to improving our mood, adequate sleep also helps our bodies repair themselves and can improve our overall health in the long run.
Sleep is important for maintaining good health, but it also plays a crucial role in academic success. As finals approach, it can be tempting to stay up late studying or cramming for exams, but sacrificing sleep is not worth the potential consequences. Research has shown that students who get enough sleep before an exam perform better than those who do not. So, if you want to improve your grades, it’s important to make sure you’re getting enough sleep, especially during finals week.
Second Tip: Create a habit you associate with success!
Nerves can get the best of you and make you not very fun to be around. elevate your mood with grounding exercises that calm you down and ground you. Give yourself rituals. Your favorite coffee/drink from star bucks? A pep talk in the mirror? Give yourself a ritual and tell yourself every time you do it, you do well. There is a big component in getting good grades that includes BELIEVING you can do a good job and get a good grade. Often you hear people say, oh I just need a C. But shoot for that A, don’t doubt yourself! Starting each day with a positive mindset is essential to achieving success. One way to do this is by giving yourself a ritual – it could be as simple as making your favorite cup of coffee or reciting a pep talk in front of the mirror. In addition, it’s important to believe in yourself and your abilities. By incorporating these practices into your daily routine, you can improve your chances of achieving your goals, including academic success.
Third Tip: Drink enough water!
Drinking enough water is important for our overall health and well-being. Our bodies are made up of about 60% water, and staying hydrated helps to regulate body temperature, transport nutrients and oxygen, and remove waste. In fact, even mild dehydration can cause headaches, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. That’s why it’s crucial to make a conscious effort to drink enough water throughout the day, whether it’s through plain water, herbal tea, or even some fruits and vegetables that have high water content.
Fourth Tip: Get the good snacks!
Have plenty to Eat! It is important to feed your brain when you study.
The breakfast should also be reasonably high carbohydrate, given that glucose (from carbohydrates) is the main fuel used by the brain. This could include foods such as breakfast cereals, toast and porridge. However, you may also want to think about adding in some protein as it helps us to feel fuller for longer.
If you are hungry you won’t have a great mood, this one is a super easy fix. It is like those eat a snickers commercials. Sometimes I just really need an oreo.
Fifth Tip: Get some Exercise
Working out can help your mind function, it can also get out some of those nerves so you preform better, Exercise will also boost your mood! If you are feeling anxious, try more strength or cardio, sometimes raising your heart rate can really help.
Conclusion:
Take care of yourself, finals season can be really difficult, but you got this. Try not to be too hard on yourself.
Remind yourself:
Continuing my studies has been a challenging journey, but I feel like I have finally reached a point where I can comprehend the material better. This exam, in particular, did not feel as daunting as the previous ones, and I am confident in the knowledge I have gained so far. Despite the extensive topics covered, I now have a better understanding of the subject as a whole, which is evident in my exam results. I clearly identified the areas where I lacked knowledge and made a conscious effort to improve on them.
What are your tips for keeping a good mood during finals? Anything you think I should add to this list?
Recently I have been trying to down size. Downsize friendships, downside stuff, downsize spending, downsize social media use, downsize everything that doesn’t serve my mental health.
I have been struggling with my mental Health every since I can remeber. I have felt crazy, been told im crazy, diagnosed, misdignosed ect. I have been through quite a bit of trauama. I spent much of my 20s trying to pretent like I never had trauma. And trying to prevent it, made me have LOTS of it. I was really lost.
Honestly I have always been lost. Like there is something fundamentally wrong with me. I don’t think or feel the way that I am supposed to. It has caused a lot of pain and turmoil in my life. But, I have also learned a lot about myself and how to cope with these feelings over the years. I have always felt lost. Like somethings not right with me. I don’t think the way I am supposed to.
I have been working on getting better, though. I’ve started therapy, and although it’s been a roller coaster, it’s been helpful. I’ve also been reading and researching more about mental health to better understand my own struggles. One thing I’ve learned is that there is no “right” way to think or feel. I have been working on getting better and learning more about myself. It’s taken a lot of time and effort, but I’ve started to make progress. I’ve been through therapists, tried several with many different approaches. Like with most jobs, it has to be a good fit. I have been opening up about my struggles. I’ve also been practicing self-care and incorporating more positive habits into my daily routine.
I am feeling the most ok I have ever felt lately, and it’s an incredible feeling. It has taken a lot of hard work and self-reflection to get to this point, but I’m grateful for the progress I’ve made. I know that mental health is not a linear journey, and there will be ups and downs along the way, but right now, I’m enjoying this moment of calm. I’ve learned that it’s important to celebrate even the small victories, and this is definitely one of them.
I wanted to start a blog to share things I have learned about mental health and my personal journey. Writing has always been a therapeutic outlet for me, and I believe that by sharing my experiences, I can help others who may be going through similar struggles. Through this blog, I hope to create a safe and supportive community where we can all share our stories and learn from each other. Mental health is such an important topic, and it’s time to end the stigma surrounding it.
Taking care of our physical health is crucial for our mental wellbeing. Exercise has been proven to release endorphins, which help to reduce stress and anxiety. Additionally, getting enough sleep and eating a balanced diet can greatly impact our mood and energy levels throughout the day. By incorporating positive habits into our daily routine, such as going for a walk or preparing a healthy meal, we are not only prioritizing our physical health but also improving our mental state.
I wanted to start a blog to share things I have learned about mental health and self-care. Through my own journey, I’ve discovered so many helpful tools and insights that have made a big difference in my life. I hope that by sharing my experiences and resources, I can help others who may be struggling with similar challenges. It’s important to me to create a safe and inclusive space where everyone is welcome to share their own stories and insights as well.
Hello and Welcome to our Spring into Fitness Challenge!
For the next Four weeks we are going to get into great shape,
Welcome to this FREE Fitness Challenge!
Rules for the challenge:
Try to eat whole foods. Opt to cook whenever possible, avoid getting take out. Follow the 80/20 rule, where you are mindful about what you eat, but you also allow yourself to enjoy and live.
Follow the weekly challenges:
Week One: drink a gallon of water every day
Week Two: 1 min Plank Every Day
Week Three: 50 squats every day
Week Four: 20 lunges every day
Do the youtube workouts every day
Plan outline:
Monday – arm strength
Tuesday – Pilates
Wednesday – leg strength workout
Thursday – Pilates
Friday – flexibility training
Weekend – walking challenge
On the weekend participate in the walking challenge, Walk 20 minutes or more each day, see how many steps you can get over the weekend, go for a walk, a hike, or a run…
Participate in the Journal Challenge and journal with me for the next4 weeks!
Spring is the perfect time to reset. We should be assessing our goals year round, but this is a great time to check in on where your plans are currently sitting. Are you happy with your life? I believe mental health and physical health are so closely linked. To often I meet people with such distorted views about their body and their appearance. Often we are so harsh and negative about ourselves.
One way to earn back our respect for ourselves is with exercise. Simple doing the difficult act of getting uncomfortable. That is truly what movement can be summed up as, its simply a practice of getting uncomfortable over and over again. I don’t believe exercise has to hurt or that you have to get supper sweaty. I have seen how Pilates can transform someone’s body and I want to help show you how much more you can love and a feel good in your body.
This 4 week challenge is everything you need to change your mindset. These workouts will be fun, there won’t be any need for endless cardio and restrictive dieting! We are going to Eat Clean.
FromFrench, Mardi Gras directly translates to “Fat Tuesday.” And no, it doesn’t refer to eating as much as possible on that day (although that’s also definitely allowed). It actually refers to the Christian custom of eating all of the fats in the house before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent. The latter refers to the 40 days in the run-up to Easter, during which many Christians choose to give up luxuries, including certain foods. Today, however, Mardi Gras has become more of a celebratory occasion, particularly in New Orleans.
Mardi Gras is a religious holiday but I really like the colors. Yellow, purple, green. I went to 4 stores today trying to find a single Mardi Gras thing but they were all sold out. Instead I got a yellow Bell Pepper, and spinach and Red cabbage. Using veggies to find my colors! I also have food coloring from Whole foods and I am going to make a king cake!
My goal this year is to make every single holiday VEGAN! And I plan on sharing all my recipes with you!
I am trying to do just that with my FREE Going Vegan guide. Let me bust the misconceptions about vegans and show you how easy it is for you to make more ethical decisions with your food!
People can be weird about vegans. There was definitely an attempt for them to be labeled as “crazy” or “extreme”. But veganism is about wanting to reduce and eliminate the harm and suffering of animals. That’s not crazy. When you treat people with dignity nd respect, everything is better.
People aren’t always going to be friendly or welcoming towards the word VEGAN.
It’s hard going vegan and dealing with people reactions .Remember dealing with people who don’t like vegans, that you are perfectly in your right to declare a need for an ethical meal. IF they don;t respect that basic fact are they really family. I often get caught up in the fear of judgment about being vegan. But remember that the morality you feel matters much more.
The best way to get people to trust in vegans is to provide access to yummy food. If people could see how tasty and easy it is to go vegan, I think we’d have a lot more vegans!
Bring new dishes and if you’re going to a group thanksgiving bring a side that won’t be competing with someones famous recipe. In my experience, if there are two dishes that are the same, but one is vegan and the other is not, you might as well decorate your serving bowl with caution tape. A lot of people won’t be going past it. I’ve heard that children have to be introduced to a food 13 times before they try it. Sometimes I don’t think adults are that far off. People tend to gravitate towards what is familiar. If you give them the option of what they have always had or something new, most people will pick the former. If you just say, hey, it’s gravy, and there aren’t any classifications, people are more likely to just try it and like it. Also, in my experience people seem less hesitant about trying store-bought items. Maybe they already trust Trader Joe’s? Or the local take-out place already seen as legitimate? For whatever reason, I’ve found that if I bring a prepared item still in its container or takeout packaging, people are more willing to try it.
I have created a library of amazing virtual fitness and mindset courses and the number one question people ask me is how do I know if I am ready.
The thing about a good virtual course is you don’t have to be ready. I literally walk you through the steps and give you the tools so that you can start down a path towards a better mindset, a healthier body and give you actual tools to develop the habits you want.
Reasons you should start an online fitness course
You want direction and a plan
Often there is so much information out there, actually boiling it down to what is the useful info and what isn’t is the key to success. You cannot do everything and the task of sifting through information can be exhausting. That is why I have done that for you. You don’t have to question if things will be effective or spend time putting together a plan. All my courses have a plan with check boxes and easy to follow step by steps.
You want change but you are busy
Virtual course breaks it all down for you so you don’t have to waste any time you can get straight to the point.
You get support through the process
You are not alone! Mindset can be overwhelming to change, that is why I am here! I am along with you for the journey so you can ask questions and get the guidance you need while things feel tough
Because you are worth it
Signing up for a course you are investing in yourself and investing in your improvement! You are saying YES to yourself in the most ultimate way. My virtual courses allow you a way to grow and question self assumptions and really start to live your best life.
Why does it feel scary to start something new?
Often we are fearful of failing, of looking stupid, of getting judgment from others. But guess what? We are going to get that anyway!
Or maybe we are scared of the success, if I get 1000 followers on YouTube, that many people will engage with me and what if they don;t like me?! Success can feel intimidating.
So we don’t start new things and we get stuck in our ways and unhappy with where we are at.
Growth requires change and it often requires trying new things.
Ready to invest in yourself with one of my comprehensive fitness courses?!
Have you been tired of the negativity? Do you feel like you need to shred some garbage from your life? I have the perfect 6 week course for you! It is called Winter shred and we spend 6 weeks, shredding all the BS from your life! From making a plan to journaling through your triggers, to spending some time organizing and cleaning your layer of reality. This course is perfect for renewing your sense of self and setting you up to have an awesome life! Start now!
Are you ready to make to 2023 your year? Are you ready to commit to yourself and creating amazing habits? I am launching my NEW YEAR, NEW YOU 90 day challenge! If you are ready to take control of your life. For the next 90 days, commit to a little bit of movement, journaling and focusing on yourself and creating a life you love. This program isn’t just fitness its a whole mindset shift! If you’re ready to commit to yourself Click here:
Totally new to fitness? Try this 21 Jump start that is EVERYTHING I give to new clients. All the info you need from how much to workout, to what the heck is a macro!? If you are on a budge but would like to start down a path towards fitness safely check out my 21 day plan, its EVERYTHING I give new clients, it has a workout plan, as well as PDFs filled with useful information, lots of fun printables to get you organized and 3 DETAILED lectures on getting into fitness, and living a more active lifestyle.
You shouldn’t have to worry about pain or pulling your shoulder out.
Movement can be hard to find because of fear, disinterest and laziness.
I get it, motivation is hard to find most days.
But thats why you hire a personal trainer.
You make a commitment to yourself, most of my clients I see 2 or 3 times a week and for that half hour, or that hour. I am their motivation.
I design workouts to make your body feel good.
It’s not about pushing and doing the hardest workout.
It’s about connecting and moving with your body.
And you can do this at home with no equipment, just a screen and me.
Look I get it, there are a lot of BAD personal trainers out there.
I am not a newbie or someone desperate for clients. I genuinely want to help YOU feel good.
But if your not ready to start, keep scrolling.
If you are ready but you don’t know how to start, lets try one session.
Even if you have had bad experiences with trainers before, I want you to know I am different.
I am like a brainy carebear.
I pride myself in providing valuable and knowledgeable fitness information.
I want you to FEEL good in your body, not chase fad diets. This isn’t quick results.
This is manifesting lifelong changes that promote your HEALTH, and make you LIVE LONGER.
It’s literally proved with science. Movement is health.
Health is complicated and it looks different on everyone.
I am not a NO PAIN NO GAIN trainer. Actually if a movement hurts you, we aren’t going to do that movement.
I want to show you how to move in your current range of motion in a safe way.
That doesn’t mean I am not going to push you. Make you stronger and push your limits.
We can crush all your goals this year.
Every body is different. Yours is so unique, you don’t need some cookie cutter workout copy and pasted off the internet.
You need a workout designed for how YOU move.
This is where I come in.
I am going to create exercises for your to sleep better, feel better and have more energy.
Whether your fear is from past injury, a bad gym experience or just fear.
Don’t worry the care bear is here.
I can help.
If I don’t know something I find out, I have read hundreds of published scientific journal articles in Physical therapy and movement to make sure I have the best most up to date information for my clients.
Want a virtual personal trainer that cares about you?
This is your sign to start.
Limited time I have 3 spots open! Want to become my client? Apply now!
To keep chakras balanced, it’s important to create alignment in both your physical and mental state. Breathing exercises and relaxation meditation can help you reach this alignment. A yoga pose for a corresponding chakra can also open and balance it.
I have been really gettin into Chakras lately! They have been super fun to learn about. Follow my Youtibe series to see more
Root Chakra
In Balance: Balance in the first chakra allows you to feel grounded and confident.
Too Much: Excess energy in this chakra leads to greed and cockiness.
Not Enough: Low energy in this chakra can leave you feeling unhinged or disconnected from your job, family, and true self.
Solar Plexus Chakra
In Balance: Balance in the second chakra allows you to feel comfortable in your own skin and accepting of your emotions. It also allows for creative expression of self.
Too Much: When the sacral chakra is overenergized, you may look past your faults and become hyperfocused on pleasure. It can lead to excessive indulging and co-dependence.
Not Enough: Low energy can lead to creative blocks, feeling unloved, and emotional roller coasters.
Heart Chakra
In Balance: When energy flows freely, you will experience compassion, love, and acceptance.
Too Much: If you are experiencing jealousy or feeling clingy, you may have too much heart energy.
Not Enough: Signs that your heart chakra may be blocked or low in energy include feeling shy or lonely, or experiencing an inability to forgive.
Throat Chakra
In Balance: When the throat chakra is in balance, you feel authentic and are a confident conversationalist and good listener.
Too Much: If you know the expression “all choked up” then you understand what too much throat chakra energy might feel like—an emotional overload. It is also associated with manipulative behavior, arrogance, and being too talkative.
Not Enough: When the throat energy is low, there can be a tendency to feel shy or reticent or to act in a passive-aggressive way.
Third-Eye Chakra
In Balance:Ajna means “beyond wisdom,” and in balance you experience expanded imagination, clairvoyance, synchronicity, and intuition.
Too Much: When the third eye chakra is overactive, the mind races. You can feel that buzzy energy of over-caffeination or sleeplessness. It can be difficult to concentrate or stay on task.
Not Enough: Low or blocked Ajna energy impedes your ability to remember and concentrate. Processing speed slows and you may be prone to procrastination and indecision.
Crown Chakra
In Balance: In balance, this chakra maintains your self-awareness, wisdom, and connection to the inner compass that guides you to your highest self.
Too Much: Signs of too much crown energy include materialism and rigid self-identity.
Not Enough: Low crown energy leads to depression, a sense of disconnection from life, and a lack of compassion.
I have created a library of amazing virtual fitness and mindset courses and the number one question people ask me is how do I know if I am ready.
The thing about a good virtual course is you don’t have to be ready. I literally walk you through the steps and give you the tools so that you can start down a path towards a better mindset, a healthier body and give you actual tools to develop the habits you want.
Reasons you should start an online fitness course:
You want direction and a plan
Often there is so much information out there, actually boiling it down to what is the useful info and what isn’t is the key to success. You cannot do everything and the task of sifting through information can be exhausting. That is why I have done that for you. You don’t have to question if things will be effective or spend time putting together a plan. All my courses have a plan with check boxes and easy to follow step by steps.
You want change but you are busy
Virtual course breaks it all down for you so you don’t have to waste any time you can get straight to the point.
You get support through the process
You are not alone! Mindset can be overwhelming to change, that is why I am here! I am along with you for the journey so you can ask questions and get the guidance you need while things feel tough
Because you are worth it
Signing up for a course you are investing in yourself and investing in your improvement! You are saying YES to yourself in the most ultimate way. My virtual courses allow you a way to grow and question self assumptions and really start to live your best life.
Why does it feel scary to start something new?
Often we are fearful of failing, of looking stupid, of getting judgment from others. But guess what? We are going to get that anyway!
Or maybe we are scared of the success, if I get 1000 followers on YouTube, that many people will engage with me and what if they don;t like me?! Success can feel intimidating.
So we don’t start new things and we get stuck in our ways and unhappy with where we are at.
Growth requires change and it often requires trying new things.
Ready to invest in yourself with one of my comprehensive fitness courses?!
Have you been tired of the negativity? Do you feel like you need to shred some garbage from your life? I have the perfect 6 week course for you! It is called Winter shred and we spend 6 weeks, shredding all the BS from your life! From making a plan to journaling through your triggers, to spending some time organizing and cleaning your layer of reality. This course is perfect for renewing your sense of self and setting you up to have an awesome life! Start now!
Are you ready to make to 2023 your year? Are you ready to commit to yourself and creating amazing habits? I am launching my NEW YEAR, NEW YOU 90 day challenge! If you are ready to take control of your life. For the next 90 days, commit to a little bit of movement, journaling and focusing on yourself and creating a life you love. This program isn’t just fitness its a whole mindset shift! If you’re ready to commit to yourself Click here:
Totally new to fitness? Try this 21 Jump start that is EVERYTHING I give to new clients. All the info you need from how much to workout, to what the heck is a macro!? If you are on a budge but would like to start down a path towards fitness safely check out my 21 day plan, its EVERYTHING I give new clients, it has a workout plan, as well as PDFs filled with useful information, lots of fun printables to get you organized and 3 DETAILED lectures on getting into fitness, and living a more active lifestyle.
What some personalized and private advice? You can hire me as YOUR personal trainer!
You deserve a body that you feel good in.
You shouldn’t have to worry about pain or pulling your shoulder out.
Movement can be hard to find because of fear, disinterest and laziness.
I get it, motivation is hard to find most days.
But thats why you hire a personal trainer.
You make a commitment to yourself, most of my clients I see 2 or 3 times a week and for that half hour, or that hour. I am their motivation.
I design workouts to make your body feel good.
It’s not about pushing and doing the hardest workout.
It’s about connecting and moving with your body.
And you can do this at home with no equipment, just a screen and me.
Look I get it, there are a lot of BAD personal trainers out there.
I am not a newbie or someone desperate for clients. I genuinely want to help YOU feel good.
But if your not ready to start, keep scrolling.
If you are ready but you don’t know how to start, lets try one session.
Even if you have had bad experiences with trainers before, I want you to know I am different.
I am like a brainy carebear.
I pride myself in providing valuable and knowledgeable fitness information.
I want you to FEEL good in your body, not chase fad diets. This isn’t quick results.
This is manifesting lifelong changes that promote your HEALTH, and make you LIVE LONGER.
It’s literally proved with science. Movement is health.
Health is complicated and it looks different on everyone.
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I have been wanting to do a year reading but I have been putting it off 🙁 I am not sure why. Tarot always makes me feel better. I think I was just waiting until I felt more settled after the move but honestly. BLAH. I dont think i will ever feel settled. I was doing some googling for my Black Cat Tarot Guide. I was debating having a section in the book on different tarot spreads. So I was google different tarot spread just to see what information was already out there. I found this article on Biddy and I was like do a reading right now.
I have been super anxious. I have a whole new living situation at home. My boyfriend and I moved into a house and got a roommate. I have not been very good at setting boundaries and my avoidant personality has lead me to be like well ignore this. But the situation hasnt gotten better by ignoring it and honestly I need to suck it up and set some firm boundries. But its hard. I feel a little crazy for standing up for myself. I feel like its bringing up a lot of past trauma for me.
So I just got the Happy Halloween Tarot which just had a banging successful kickstarter! And I love this deck and I was thinking I cant wait to do readings with it. So why not do a reading right now!?
So here we go:
Card 1: 6 of swords (previous year in summary)
Card 2: Queen of wands (What I learned from last year)
Card 3: 2 of wands (Aspirations for the next 12 months)
Card 4: 8 of swords (what impowers me to achieve aspirations)
Card 5: king of swords ( what stands in the way)
Card 6: 7 of pentacles (emotions)
Card 7: knight of swords (Career)
Card 8: king of cups (health)
Card 9: 9 of swords (spirit)
Card 10: death (focus)
Card 11: two of cups (most important lesson)
Card 12: queen of cups (where this year is headed)
For Cards 1 & 2 These are the energies I carry from last year; These are the energies that are passing out of my life and what I can carry forward with me into the new year. I have realized lately that I really need to let go. Life is filled with moments when we are going to be forced into letting go of things that we have become attached to. Maybe for me it’s my boyfriend and I living together as a pair. We are not a pair now we are a tricycle. We share a house with another person our two person dynamic must change. This will be challenging. The Six of Swords shows the sadness that we may be feeling, but we have to remember that the pain will not last, so we should look instead to the future for strength. We will have to go thru hard things to become stronger. And tho I often feel strong enough I must keep a growth mindset.
For Card number two the lesson to remember is patience. the Queen of wands signifies that we are planning to accomplish a significant amount of achievement in just a small amount of time. Generally speaking, in terms of my career, things are looking pretty good. I just had a successful kickstarter and I am about to launch a bunch of projects. Including a online course and a podcast. The Queen of Wands meaning may pertain to a spiritual hunger, a quest, or a search for meaning. And all thru this process of growth recently, I feel most happy when I align with my purpose. I want to help people. And as a personal trainer I only have so many hours in the day. And designing a course allows more people to benefit from my knowledge and hopefully gain insights into their life to be healthier and happier!
Card 3 looks at my aspirations for the year ahead and what it is I truly want to achieve. A Minor Arcana card may indicate what actual endeavours you want to accomplish. The Two of Wands is a more mature version of the ace of wands, meaning that that this card is all about planning and moving forward – progression. That’s what I need to focus on is progress forward! I have already set out to achieve a particular task, which means I have turned an idea into a realistic plan. Such a plan will require fulfillment and therefore you have to progress from just having the plan to actually achieving what you set out for. I have to do the things now. It is not merely enough to simply have the plan now I must take action. For some reason this fills me with such hope. I feel really good about my career. I am back in school, I am finally making money with my art. It’s almost like the only issue in my life now is setting boundaries in relationships. Discovery is huge with this card and I definitely feel it within myself. This is because it means that you are stepping out of your cocoon and exploring new experiences and worlds. While the beginning might seem tough and difficult, the Two of Wands card encourages us to strive on and push forward.
For Cards 4 & 5 we look at what will empower us and challenge us as we work towards our aspirations. What energy can you harness to make the most of the year ahead? What energy may potentially stand in your way? By understanding the challenges, you can plan ahead and deal with potential issues as they arise, rather than having them take you by surprise.
I guess my whole life I have strived in the struggle. I was kind of bummed when I drew the Eight of Swords. This card to me, represents feeling trapped, confined, restricted or backed into a corner or having your hands tied. Not a good feeling at all. It signifies fear, terror, anxiety and psychological issues. It is a Minor Arcana card of hopelessness, helplessness, powerlessness, slavery, persecution and being silenced or censored. I think I often feel that way in my current living situation. I wasn’t totally on board moving and now it feels like a lot of change at once. And honestly it doesn’t feel like I have much options. I have been feeling the pressure and I feel in crisis. I have to remember and believe in my own power to control my situation because the overall theme of this card is that you are the one keeping yourself in this situation through negative thinking and allowing yourself to be paralysed by fear. I have been trying to run and avoid rather than poking the bear and starting the path towards healing. The longer you run, the farther away healing is. The swords depicted in the card are surrounding you but you can take the blindfold off and walk away at any time! I must remember my own power… This card also represents consequences and judgment which may take the form of trial by jury, imprisonment and punishment. I often judge myself and perhaps I need to remember more grace for myself.
What energy can you harness to make the most of the year ahead? What energy may potentially stand in your way?When I am in a negative headspace not remember my power I need to have safe guards in place to prevent myself from spiraling. My panick attacks have been out of control. The King of Swords appearing suggests that I should remain objective in my current situation – I must establish truth by sticking to the facts. The King of Swords and his intellectual power implies that you will need to use your intellect to make your point known and attain your goals. Besides your experience and education, you should be sharp and observant, to see deeply into problems that come your way. I need to remember and believe in my own power!
Cards 6 to 9 focus on the key areas in my life and what I can expect in each.
7 of pentacles (emotions)
knight of swords (Career)
king of cups (health)
9 of swords (spirit)
I have yet to draw a major Arcana in this reading, but I feel the most powerful card in this collection is the King of Cups. In a health context, the King of Cups can indicate healing and as such, is a positive card to get. I usually view this card as a positive. It reminds us to treat ourselves with empathy and kindness. I do feel emotionally positive about your health. I have found real healing with movement and exercise and I am so thankful for what my body can do. I have been running more, although I have not run since sunday which is a bummer. But I had been running more and rock climbing and I feel like this has helped me focus more on myself. I am looking at doing a bikini competition and maybe this is my sign!
When I think of The King of Cups, for me it is a card all about emotional maturity and signifies growing into a more balanced and responsible person. It’s like being the adult in the room. If this cards shows up, you are entering an era where you will be more aware of how your actions affect you and those around you. This awareness helps you to see a situation with compassion and nuance and act accordingly. I have let others needs always come before my own but that isnt good. I have to take care of myself. I much make sure I am giving from a cup that is full. When you are faced with difficult situation, this card encourages you to act like the King. Rather than giving in to your first hot-tempered instinct, pause, observe, and then react more carefully and productively. I am trying to do that currently. I was very upset by an interaction with my roommate, and i felt like I just snapped. So I just left the situation. I knew I couldn’t react with her in a reasonable way so i essentially left the room. I really miss my cat tho and do want to go home. I just wasnt comfortable or calm enough to set boundaries in that moment. Although I should have set boundaries sooner so we wouldnt have gotten here, but at least I am learning.
On to emotions! I have always felt not in control of my emotions until recently I have realized I am such an empath that when other people dont have control over their emotions I really really feel them I drew the Seven of Pentacles. Which is probably my favorite card in this deck! Black cats!!! Yay! Anyway this card relates to investment and effort. It follows the Six of Pentacles which refers to the end of financial or material hardship. If you have been putting in time and effort in your work, it signifies that your efforts are paying off and they are going to pay off in the future as well. For relationships to work you have to invest time an energy into them. If you are looking to invest, the Seven of Pentacles suggests that you are ready to put in a lot of effort, time and work into whatever you want to achieve. It means hard work ahead. It reaffirms you of your long-term vision and helps to show that you are not confined to seeing results in the short term only. It shows how much you value the investment because of the effort that you are willing to put in.
For career which I feel like I am doing the best at currently I drew The Knight of Swords…. This suggests that I have been quick to take action and tend not to plan ahead, instead preferring to dive right in. I am a diver for sure. Should I go back to school? I immediately signed up for 3 STEM classes. What?! I am crazy. I thrive on high levels of energy that propel you forward and inspire me to take action to manifest your goals. I am such a doer. If I write something on my todo list I do it. I have achieved everything I have tried to do. Somethings I am still failing at but I havent stopped trying and you cant fail until you stop trying. The Knight of Swords reminds us to be assertive in getting what we want. He doesn’t hang back and wait for something to happen. He is always making the first move and actively pursuing his goals. You can harness this energy in your life too by being proactive and forward-thinking. See yourself as the creator of your future and be ready to take the necessary steps to make it happen.
Finally In a spiritual context, the Nine of Swords indicates that the anxiety and stress I am experiencing at the moment has left me feeling overwhelmed, ungrounded and out of touch with your spiritual side. Reiki, grounding exercises or meditation would be beneficial to me right now to help me to get back in touch with your spirituality and bring me back into balance. I honestly have a bunch of wiccan books in my amazon shopping cart and I was thinking about getting all the supplies I need to get back in touch with my spirituality. This honestly has felt off to me. I need to get back to my daily card pulls and maybe doing some magic would help me or getting back out my runes! I really love Tarot and it feels so good to be doing this deep dive. I always feel better when I do a Tarot reading.
Card 10 provides a focus point for the year ahead. So often, we get caught up with day-to-day dramas that we lose sight of the bigger picture. Use this focus card to keep you on track and pinpoint what energy you most need to tap into throughout the next twelve months….
Ok so I drew the Death card…. I was a little bummed drawing this card. I havent drawn any of my “favorite” or happy cards. Death usually signifies spiritual transformation and a time of change and new beginnings, not actual death! The transformation or change that Death can bring can be difficult, unexpected, sudden or even traumatic but it will bring with it a new lease of life. I definitely feel like I am in a state of transition and back tot he start of this reading, I need to LET GO. Its best to try not to resist the change the Death Tarot card brings as resisting it will only make the transition difficult and painful. Instead try to embrace the change as a fresh start. This Major Arcana card can also signify the need to let go of old issues or beliefs when it appears in a Tarot spread. It may be telling you that you need to draw a line under the past in order to move forward in a positive direction. A Death card transformation can be a bit of a shock to the system but ultimately it’s a positive one. I think there are alot of parts of my past I can put down.
Death in a career context is a warning not to get too dependent on anything that is not working for you. I want change right now, I am embracing change. I feel like I have spent the last several months dealing with emotional trauma from my past. My life has changed so much recently. The only thing in life that is guaranteed is that things change. It will change some more.I have learned this year that any financial issues will be fine in the long run if you make the changes necessary. I have decided to change my motivation and focus and move away from previous patterns that spiraled me before. I am living in the mindset of abundance and I really feel it.
Physical death is a form of transformation when our spirits leave the physical body behind and transform back to the spiritual beings we all are intrinsically. The Death card represents spiritual transformation. In a spiritual Tarot reading, it indicates a time where you can deeply connect to your higher self and discover a depth of spirituality that you may not have even known you possessed. This spiritual transformation may be brought about by grief or loss or heartbreak that you have experienced. It can represent a difficult transition from an old situation to a new beginning. Try to embrace the change even if it is difficult, it’s leading you to your higher path.
I am going to trust myself and the universe in this next step for me. MY world is taking care of me.
Card 11 shows you the lesson you will learn over the coming year. Just like the previous year’s lesson, a Major Arcana shows a life-changing lesson, a reversed card shows a lesson that you’re not quite ‘getting’ and a Minor Arcana card shows a challenge or an actual endeavour that you’re working on.
This lesson is one of love. I think of the two of cups card as being the love card. It represents commitment, a balanced relationship, and love. But this does not simply mean that you will no longer need to nurture your love to make it last. The card only signifies that true love and affection is present. the Two of Cups is associated with fairness and balance. This means that you are currently financially capable and you have the right amount of money to deal with your obligations. In relation with your health, people who are currently facing some health issues need to look for a practitioner that they will be comfortable working with and whom they can trust. In spirituality, it is a call for you to be more endearing and loving towards the others. You are receiving positive energy from the universe, and you need to share that energy.
And finally, Card 12 highlights what to expect for the whole year. This is like the Outcome card in a Celtic Cross reading. Look back at the aspiration for the year (Card 3) and compare this with the outcome – will you achieve your aspiration( two of wands)? Will you overcome the challenges along the way (Card 5) ( king of swords) ? Will you harness the energy that will help you to get where you need to be (Card 4) (8 of Swords) ?
I love the card I ended with! Queen of cups! What an enlightening reading!
Now that I have shifted my work focus from making ends meet to reaffirming my purpose and sharing my knowledge and helping as many people as possible I have started to notice that my people appreciate me more. I have been asked to create MORE and share MORE. Everything new I create and give out to the universe I get back times 10! Queen of cups is seen as compassionate, caring, sensitive, and nurturing. She connects with people on the emotional level, so people enjoy her honesty and fairness. The appearance of the Queen of Cups in a reading can be guiding you to find help from others. Most times, like the other queens, this is a female figure that will come into your life. I feel so blessed to have so many amazing and inspirational women in my life right now. I feel so lucky to have the love and support from this dope girl group I have cultivated.
The Queen of Cups has an intuition which is very powerful, and is only rivaled by the one of the High Priestess. The Queen of Cups acts as a mirror and reflects the depths present in others, so they see themselves in a new light. Most times, the Queen of Cups can also represent the trusted inner voice you have within you. She seems to say that you should take the time to focus on your emotional health before trying to help others. Self-love creates compassion. I am really starting to believe in my own powerful intuition. Every time I do a tarot reading and feel this connection and understanding with the cards. Or I feel energy and feelings before things occur. This year I endeavor to tap into the hidden knowledge and sees where it takes me. The Queen of Cups normally thinks with her heart, instead of her mind. She can lack rationality and common sense, but she can also be intuitive, dreamy and almost psychic at times. The Queen of Cups could be the answer to your problems when a logical approach is not working.
So much food for thought, but I do feel lighter after this reading. Wow. I still want to do a month by month reading but I think I am going to wait until this weekend after I have finished some homework…
Thank you so much for reading this, what did the cards tell you? What are your lessons for 2022?
