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Death, Rebirth, and Renewal: Tarot’s Invitation to Surrender
As autumn unfolds, nature reminds us that letting go is not an end, it’s part of a continuous cycle of change, preparing for the rebirth of Spring. The Death card in Tarot carries this same message: transformation, release, and renewal. Far from being a symbol of doom, Death is one of the most misunderstood and empowering cards in the Major Arcana, a metaphor for deep and lasting change. The Death Card from the Rider Waite Tarot deck The real meaning of the Death Card in Taro
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Nov 175 min read


An Autumn Tarot Spread for Gratitude, Letting Go, and Renewal
The Seven of Pentacles means it's time to review your progress In Britain the churches have just celebrated the annual harvest festival, to give thanks for the sustenance and bounty provided for us by the Divine and nature. There have been celebrations for successful harvests since pagan times and similar festivals can be found around the world.And like so many other parts of our lives this has found its way into the Tarot. It certainly found its way to New Zealand where
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Oct 135 min read


13 Tarot Reader Pitfalls and How to Dodge Them
What Not to Do to Improve Your Tarot Readings I get asked a lot about the mistakes readers (me included!) can fall into during Tarot...
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Sep 165 min read


How to ask the tarot better questions to improve your readings
The question creates the tarot reading . If you’re a tarot student, learning how to ask tarot questions is one of the most important...
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Aug 185 min read


How to Prepare for a Tarot Reading (and close it with Clarity)
Looking for guidance on how to prepare for a Tarot reading? Whether you're a professional Tarot reader or exploring the cards for...
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Jul 224 min read


Understanding the Tarot Suit of Cups
Going with the flow - the Ace of Cups in the Osho deck shows a person swimming from above. The Suit of Cups is associated with the...
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May 208 min read


The Fiery and Passionate Tarot Suit of Wands
The Suit of Wands is a symbol of inspiration, ambition, and action. It fuels the creative spirit and drives personal growth, there is...
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Mar 136 min read


Heartfelt Guidance from the Lovers Card
Ah, how the heart leaps with excitement when the Lovers Card turns up. Often it’s about an important new relationship coming into our...
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Feb 135 min read


The Hermit – time to shine your light
The Major Arcana card for this year is card no 9, the Hermit. How do I know that? By numerology. One aspect of the Tarot is the...
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Jan 133 min read


Reading the cards for your year ahead
Hi, I’ve been doing a lot of readings in the past month, and as we approach Christmas and the New Year I’m starting to get more demand...
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Dec 12, 20244 min read


How to understand any card more deeply
The Tarot has 78 cards, and while I'm sure you find some of them easy to understand, others may be a bit more tricky. That’s...
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Nov 13, 20245 min read


Becoming more disciplined with the Emperor
I’ve just watched the coronation of King Charles the Third of the United Kingdom (May 6 2023). Quite a spectacle, with all that colour...
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Nov 13, 20244 min read


The importance of listening in a Tarot reading
One of the most frustrating readings I received was about my finances. It was frustrating because the reader didn’t listen to the...
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Nov 7, 20244 min read


Connecting with the ancestors (First published 25 October)
On 23 October the sun enters the ‘witchy’ sign of Scorpio. There’s a number of festivals that honour the dead at this time including...
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Nov 5, 20244 min read


Using Tarot to strengthen your self-love
We can use Tarot to generate all kinds of energy in our lives including self-love. Remember, you don’t attract what you want, you...
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Nov 5, 20245 min read
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