I’ve been a part of the tarot community since the early digital days—I even served as the webmaster for the American Tarot Association back in the day. Because I’ve been immersed in this world for so long, I’ve been able …
A tarot reading at the Autumn Equinox is primarily focused on balance, gratitude for the harvest, and deep introspection as you prepare for the darker half of the year. What is out of balance in your life? What are your …
One of my favorite aspects of the tarot is following the story of The Fool’s Journey, through the major arcana of the tarot. I first became enamored of it in the early 90s in the computer labs at college. There …
This tarot reading serves as a spiritual check-in at the time of the First Harvest (around August 1st). The central purpose of the reading is to reflect on what has been sown and reaped in your life, to express gratitude …
A tarot reading at Midsummer, which coincides with the Summer Solstice, is a powerful way to tap into the peak energy of the sun and the year. Its primary purposes are generally focused on themes of illumination, abundance, growth, and …
May is my birthday month, and Leland’s birthday is May Eve/Saint Walpurgis Night, so May is a big time of transitions for us. Spring has finally sprung in the Northern United States, and we are seeing ideas blossom along with …
Choosing a tarot deck to work with can feel overwhelming, as there are so many different art styles, a few different card systems, and even more availability than ever before. Choosing a personal Tarot deck is a deeply intuitive and …
My current favorite reading deck is The Dark Mansion Tarot by Taroteca Studios, This is one of those decks that was on my wishlist for a long time. It has that perfect mix of dark whimsy and steampunk aesthetic that …
Reversed cards often indicate blockage, delay, reversal, inner focus, or excess/deficiency of the upright meaning.
However, here is a list of commonly accepted keywords for the reverse meanings of the Rider-Waite-Smith (RWS) Tarot system, broken down by Major Arcana and …
Here is a list of commonly accepted keywords for the upright meanings of the 78 cards in the Rider-Waite-Smith (RWS) Tarot system.
The Major Arcana represent life’s major lessons, archetypes, and spiritual themes.
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We need an influx of good fortune, as things are a bit tough right now. However, we had a good weekend and I would like to continue that positive energy. To pass it on after our wonderful weekend at the …
I have a tarot problem 🙂 Between working with the American Tarot Association as a reader and web designer, and then being a member of the Aeclectic Tarot Forums, I have quite a collection of decks. Some are perennial …
This card became a living reality for Americans and for the world on 11 September 2001. The towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, the highest buildings in the city and the center of the finance community, …
I am really aging myself here, but one of my biggest influences in my early days of learning the tarot was an episode of Xena: Warrior Princess, “The Bitter Suite.” It aired on 02 February 1998 and was …
