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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · 2d

This card is painful for me! 💔

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · 2d

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · 2d

Drew the #5ofWands. Fives are chaotic energy and this card suggests disharmony within a group of people. I am not currently working with a disharmonous group, so it could be this struggle is within me. Sounds about right for me today. #tarot

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · 5d

#TheHierophant is the teacher archetype. This #tarot card symbolizes the passing down of wisdom. When I draw this one, I think of my teaching vocation as sacred and special.

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · 6d

#7ofPentacles Love this card! You are doing so well, but don't forget to pause and reflect on your progress so far. My pause/reflection took place today on my oversized whiteboard. See if anything needs refining or adjusting before moving on. #tarot

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · 8d

#5ofCups. Any emotional pain going on right now? Acknowledge it and "be good to yourself" as Journey said. It's the halfway point of the semester, with no fall break in sight. I have a colleague who builds her own fall break into the semester. She's taking care of herself! #tarot

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · 15d

#8ofPentacles : DO THE WORK. Sometimes it's so boring, but tedious tasks will sharpen your skills and move projects along. Today I finished details on a research poster, scheduled meetings with co-authors, and drafted a kind of boring abstract. Tedious tasks are also a good fit for low energy days!

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · 18d

Just realized I have drawn four major arcana #tarot in a row. These are BIG cards with BIG messages. Life lessons, if you will, rather than daily advice.

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · 18d

Drew #TheSun on a day when our new faculty member got trolled on FB by a notorious "mom" group, all because she teaches & researches biracial/intersectional identities. Trying to find the joy, as pictured in this bright & happy #tarotcard, is tough sometimes in this sh$tty political environment.

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · 19d

I love #TheHermit. I like to be on my own, reflect, recharge, and breathe. As academics we are often surrounded by people: Students! Colleagues! Committees! Be sure and carve out some time for being alone, it's important for body and soul. #tarot

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · 22d

#TheChariot. Why isn't the chariot moving? Where are the reins? You need a strong idea of where you're going & why. Your determination will be enough to steer you on a course once you settle on where/why. I felt pulled in many different directions today without focus. I stopped, breathed, focused.

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · 23d

The #Magician! This card suggests the beginning of a significant new journey. Make sure your plan aligns with your values & ideals. Then- do it! You have everything you need to begin, don't wait for the "perfect" time, fake it til you make it! #tarot

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · 24d

Always helps! 🐈

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · 27d

Another hard one, #5ofCups. Go ahead and mourn for what you've lost, but remember, there are 2 cups still behind you. I am mourning for those in academic positions who have lost their jobs in this current political climate. When can we return to "normal?" #tarot

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · 28d

I drew #10ofSwords & wanted to put it back, but here we are. This card is painful & sad- it's about bitter endings; it's about understanding that some battles are unwinnable. Don't feel too defeated when you lose, because it just means a new chapter is coming. You will regroup & be restored. #tarot

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · 29d

#8ofWands is an exciting #tarot card for movement & energy. I could really use this after last week's exhaustion. If you are feeling energetic-work with this to finish a current project or plan a new one. I capitalized on this energy all day 😁. Make plans, schedule things, outline- let's do this!

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · Sep 11

As a #RecoveringBaptist, I dislike this card. Let's put it in context!The #JudgementTarotCard indicates you're coming into your true self. But, you're at a crossroads. I received T&P in 2025 and have to decide-I can "just" teach, or... branch out & do new research. It's time to really define myself.

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · Sep 9

The #4OfWands represents stability and harmony. When you are in this place, celebrate it! Our dept went through a very rough period. Now that certain toxic individuals have left, we feel harmonious & we are absolutely celebrating the return to a stable place 🙌 Awesome feeling energy! #tarot

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · Sep 9

It feels so sad, but help is near, they just don't see it

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · Sep 8

The #FiveOfPentacles has popped up a few times. Today I'm thinking about the profession itself & how much academics like to complain. But are you missing something? I love the flexibility of hours, students, the excitement of new research projects. I don't want to be blind to the positives. #tarot

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Frog and Toad Bot @frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · Sep 5

“Leave them alone for a few days. Let the sun shine on them, let the rain fall on them. Soon your seeds will start to grow.”

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · Sep 5

The #SevenOfVessels (cups) suggests the overwhelm of choice. If you're a qualitative researcher, it's especially tempting to go with the newest shiny method of analysis- but stick to what you know well and what method best answers your question. Focus and simplify! #tarot

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · Sep 3

Today's #tarot is #10ofCups -A happy and harmonious card! Stop and feel grateful for the positive relationships in your life, even at work. I'm so thankful for good vibes in my department. This card suggests your relationships are in alignment with your values- I hope that it's true for you today!

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · Sep 3

Oh wow-It sure has- some of the cards show people unclothed but I never gave it any thought!

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Faculty Tarot @facultytarot.bsky.social · Sep 2

Today has been low, low energy and I've drawn the beautiful #TheStar card from my #tarot deck. She is a guide, reminding us to continually seek our one true purpose, even when (or especially when!) things have been challenging. May your guides direct you today and replenish you!

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