A weekly cycle of cards to help you track time, mood, and meaning.
Each day has a card.
Each card has a role.
You don’t have to hold it all in your head.
A quiet structure for each day: one card, one idea, one action. The Taralmanac blends ritual, self-care, and rhythm into a daily practice.
It's based on systems that are so old, we came up with them once in Babylonian times and never saw the need to change them much. That is because those systems were useful for other humans, and they still are, too.
The 8 chapters of the Taralmanac were designed by me, Tara, out of my own noggin, for my own benefit, and now for yours.
In my studies I noticed that humans like generating systems of 7 & 8, and they all kind of line up with each other.
"When a wise man hears of the Tao,he immediately begins to live it. When an average man hears of the Tao, he believes some of it and doubts the rest. When a foolish man hears of the Tao, he laughs out loud at the very idea. If it were not for that laugh, it would not be the Tao."
Each chapter represents everything you have to do for a person in your care. And that includes you.
Inside each chapter, is 1 card for each day of the week.
Definition: A specific, measurable goal or objective, often with a set deadline.-
Scope: Narrow and precise.- Tone: Practical and actionable.
Example: "My target is to complete the project by Friday."
Definition: A broader, long-term aspiration or desire, a way to distinguish oneself, often reflecting personal dreams or values.-
Scope: Wide-ranging and visionary.-
Tone: Inspirational and emotional.-
Example: "My ambition is to become a renowned chef and open my own restaurant."
The legendary namesake of this day & their traditional attributes. If you have a person in your care, they have to read something at the end of the day, doesn't really matter what, but if you or they don't know what to read, you can always find out who's day it is and what they have to say.
The light in the sky that belongs to this day. If someone’s in your care, let them find it, even if it’s behind the clouds. Doesn’t matter if it’s just a streetlight reflecting the moon’s idea — what matters is remembering we live under something bigger.
Start the day with a goal and a meal. The Menu chapter gives you a suggestion for what to eat — or how to eat — based on whose day it is. You don’t have to follow it, but thinking about food in the morning helps shape the whole day. This is one way to begin.
One step each day. The Noble Path cards trace the eightfold path across the week, beginning on Friday when the themes naturally align. This isn’t just for Buddhists — it’s for anyone who wants a simple way to bring meaning or direction into the day. One idea. One day. That’s all.
Stretch and breathe. Each evening, the Chakra card for the day offers a focus point for light movement, reflection, or rest. The seven traditional chakras are mapped to the days of the week in order, giving your body and energy a rhythm to follow.
Yes, sleep is a part of it to. Everyone has to sleep.