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 »
Did you ever pick the petals off of a flower to find out if someone liked you? (He loves me, he loves me not … ) Or have you ever asked the universe for a sign — deciding if the next stoplight was green, you’d say yes to something, and if red, no? This is …
The Past Connects to the Present: Origin of the Four Tarot Suits Read More »
Have you ever been confronted by a really serious issue, like losing a job suddenly? One that leaves you completely baffled on how to act or why it might be happening? You grab your cards to get clarity, but the Celtic Cross doesn’t feel right, and you need more than just a one- or three-card …
The Inner Work Spread: 10-Card Tarot Reading Offers Deeper Clarity Read More »
Suzanne came to me for guidance in a time of change. Her only son had recently left the nest, she had had a string of unsuccessful dating relationships, she was bored with her job, and she felt generally stuck. She had her own Tarot deck and liked to work with it, so I suggested that …
Finding Your Year Card: Connecting With the Tarot’s Major Arcana Read More »
For as long as she can remember, Jane, known on Keen as “Tarot With Jane,” has been hearing messages and seeing premonitions. As a child, she often had visions of events that would later occur. Eventually, Jane learned that her aunt was able to read coffee grinds, and her grandmother could read tea leaves. “My …
Tarot With Jane: Tarot Readings to Help Others Navigate Their Life Read More »
For centuries, motherhood was considered an automatic decision. That didn’t take away the wonder and joy of creating a life and developing a fully new human being with infinite potential and possibilities, but there was often less choice in deciding when you wanted to do so. It was usually done as shortly after marriage as …
A Tarot Reading Aids in a Big Decision: Am I Ready for Motherhood? Read More »
While few of us want to be defined by how much money we have or make, there are very few of us who never have to worry or think about it. Paying rent or the mortgage, covering bills, saving for retirement, going on vacation: It all requires money and, because of that, it is something …
Asking for a Raise: The Tarot Can Help You Find Your Inner Courage 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 »
For many of us, life can be defined by work. It dictates our days, weeks, and years. Even if your job is fulfilling, there are few of us who don’t look forward to retirement. It’s a chance to finally reap the rewards of a life of hard work. We might travel or find a new …
Should I Retire? Find Your Identity Outside of Work With the Tarot Read More »
