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Lately on the blog…
Carry, Bury, Shovel Tarot Spread
There’s something about a three card tarot spread. Layers to digest, yet not at all overwhelming. So, that’s what I come bearing today. Another three card spread. Not a particularly revolutionary one, but one that came to me on a walk today and seems appropriate for...
A loss, and a return
I’m back in my office for the first time since April, trying to write for the first time since my mom died. I was living with her part time these past few months, helping take care of her. That’s why I haven’t been around in a while, and why my past few posts vaguely...
Simply Showing Up
Start writing… that’s what the prompt on the screen says. I’m trying, okay? I’m in my office listening to lo-fi beats. Sun pouring in, trees in bloom outside. A fly came in the window and my cat is chasing it around. There’s so much pain in my heart, I want to hide...
Traditional vs Intuitive Tarot Reading
I keep telling myself I’m not gonna talk about this again. But the “debate” never really goes away in tarot spaces online. I saw it crop up again on threads a couple weeks ago and apparently I’m incapable of watching this happen without shouting my opinion into the...
The 5 Remembrances Tarot Spread
Sometimes I encounter a tarot book and I think “wow, we really need more of this.” That was my reaction when I heard about Theresa Reed’s latest, The Cards You’re Dealt: How to Deal When Life Gets Real. Here, card meanings and activities are tailored for navigating...
Give Me Strength
I need it. You need it. We all need it. Strength. Our collective card for the year of 2024. How can we make sense of this card? What context does it offer to our current time and space? Let’s open an inquiry. Part One: Origins and Evolution of Strength As...
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