What do you think of when you think of self-love? Most people think of positive self-talk, treating yourself to your favorite things, or relaxing with a face mask and a nice bath. All of those things are great, but what about the hard part of self-love, the part where you have to make yourself do things that you don't really want to do for your own good? Examples of this would be taking medications you don't want to take, making an important phone call you've been avoiding, cleaning your house, and, of course, shadow work.
Shadow work is the art of embracing the parts of ourselves that we tend to keep hidden. It is digging below the surface to see things as they really are rather than an idealized version of them.
The easiest way to embark on your shadow work journey is through divination. Working with decks that are specifically designed to work with the darkness within such as The Intuitive Night Goddess Tarot which helps you connect to magic without and within, Anima Mundi Tarot which reminds you that all things are interconnected, or the Southern Gothic Oracle with the Haunts expansion pack to help you delve deeper. These decks and more are the stepping stones to shadow work for self-love. They can teach you how to love the hidden parts of yourself, the parts you may feel are ugly and unworthy. The truth is that all parts of you are worthy. Shadow work can teach you that. Are you ready? Check out the shadow work collection for more products to help you on your journey.
When you've chosen your deck, try the spread below to get things moving!
