“I’ve met this new woman,” James told me. He was clearly very excited. “I think she may be the ONE! And I want to do a reading to see if this may be true.” We did a Celtic Cross spread for the relationship, and The Lovers card turned up in the outcome position. He was …
The Lovers in the Tarot: What the Card Really Has to Tell You Read More »
I’ll be completely honest here: It took me years to read reversed cards. I was well into being a professional reader before I decided I would add the upside-down cards to my readings under some circumstances. Clients and students are often curious if they should or shouldn’t use reversed cards. It’s a purely individual choice, and …
Upside Down? The Pros and Cons of Reading Tarot Cards Reversed Read More »
I remember my very first Tarot reading. I was probably about twelve, and it was at a Renaissance fair. My friend and I nervously went up to the Tarot booth. I sat down in front of a very ordinary looking woman (surprise—we Tarot readers look like everybody else!) and asked my question: “Will Paul ask …
As an astrologer coming to the Tarot, the correspondences of planets and signs to the Minor Arcana not only made sense but also helped me become the successful reader I am today. Understanding which Tarot archetypes related to which planet/sign helped deepen my relationship to the cards and allowed me to feel confident in my …
Astrological Correspondences in the Minor Arcana: How They Enrich Your Reading Read More »
If you’re like most of us, you got into reading the Tarot because you are attracted to the concept of divination through the power of images and archetypes. You spend the first weeks working with your deck asking questions. As you open up to the magic of synchronicity, the deck starts to “speak” to you. …
Create a Vision Board to Connect With Your Personal Tarot Cards Read More »
These days, picking up a newspaper or scrolling through your newsfeed can be an act of moral courage. Nearly every day, we’re rocked by pictures of horrible violence in places like Brussels, Pakistan, Paris, Lebanon, and more. Terrorism, war, crime, and disaster seem like they can happen anywhere whether you are exploring parts of the …
The Tarot Helps Make Travel Decisions in a Time of Global Turmoil Read More »
When I was just learning how to read Tarot cards as a twelve-year-old, my aunt let me practice on her. “I want to know what’s going to happen at the family reunion picnic next week,” she said. “Alright,” I said, and shuffled my deck. The card I drew was Death. “You have to call off …
The Death Tarot Card: Befriending the Deck’s Darkest Cards Read More »
Every beautifully illustrated card in the Tarot deck has a unique meaning and wisdom to offer you. There’s a card for every situation, from romance to family to career questions. Click on the cards below to read detailed interpretations of each of the 78 cards in the deck, to help you unlock the deepest insight …
Psychic Insight: Tarot Card Meanings and Interpretations Read More »
Perhaps the single most personal decision you’ll make for your interaction with the Tarot is choosing a significator—but what is a significator exactly? Well, a significator can be a couple of things: it can serve as your personal representative in a given reading, or it can symbolize an object, dilemma, or decision with which you …
The Significator: Choosing the Tarot Card That Best Represents You Read More »
If you’re beginning to read the Tarot or are a veteran looking to branch out, you want to find a deck that naturally excites you. Fortunately (or unfortunately, for the indecisive), the choices are staggering. It’s not just about selecting your favorite artwork: like a thoughtfully crafted work of literature, a good deck offers enough …
Beyond the Rider Waite Tarot: Choosing the Right Deck for You Read More »
