Tarot
I’ve been reading Tarot for about thirty years, and it’s something I absolutely love! Please be sure to check out my articles on this topic – I’m not currently accepting new Tarot clients for readings, but if that changes, I’ll be sure to update it here.
A Brief History of Tarot
Today, many of us use Tarot for divination, but it started as a European parlor game. Let’s look at how it became a divinatory tool instead.
Tarot Card Crafts
Looking for some craft ideas inspired by Tarot art and imagery? I have a ton of stray Tarot cards that have accumulated over the past thirty years, often with no rhyme, reason, or companions. I hate to throw them away, so I often upcycle them into something fun. Whether you like Tarot jewelry or other craft projects, here are some Tarot-themed craft project ideas to try out!
When Tarot Readings Fail… And They Do.
A reader says: I’ve been reading Tarot cards for a few years now and have been practicing on family members and friends. Last week, I was asked to do a reading for someone I had never read for before, and it was a disaster! None of the cards made any sense, and I felt terrible afterwards. Is this normal?
Tarot Reversals – Reversed Tarot Cards
Let’s look at the reasons why someone might choose not to use reversals in a Tarot reading, and how it could effect the outcome.
The Cat Ate My Tarot Card and Other Weird Things
A reader says, “I found a deck of Tarot cards that I had forgotten about, and one of the cards looks really weird. It’s got a tear across one edge and it feels strange. Maybe my cat got hold of it and nommed on it. Maybe my toddler did, because he’s three and eats everything. Okay, honestly I really don’t know what happened to it. Can I use it?” You win the Internet today, because I don’t think I’ve ever gotten an email before with the Tarot equivalent of “the cat (or the baby) ate my homework,” and yet here we are.
Get Started Reading Tarot Cards
Here’s everything you’ll need to get started reading Tarot cards, including popular layouts, choosing Tarot card decks, and the meanings of each suit.
Tarot History: Pamela Colman Smith
This is an article that originally appeared on my About.com site, but because of a network overhaul, it’s no longer available there. I wanted to share it with you anyway, because so many people forget the contribution that this woman made to the world of Tarot. Of particular note is that Smith was a woman of color, working in the creative arts during the turn of the twentieth century. Tarot History: Pamela Colman Smith The Rider Waite Tarot deck is one of the most iconic collections of images in the metaphysical world.
The Intro to Tarot Study Guide is Here!
A few weeks ago I announced that About.com had advised us that they would shortly be doing away with the e-courses. While it was disappointing to hear, there are certainly solid reasons for the decision on their part – however, a LOT of readers have given me feedback in the past about how much they loved the e-courses. Two in particular, the Intro to Paganism & Wicca and Intro to Tarot courses, were extremely popular. When I posted this initially, I was able to announce that I’d revamped the Intro to Paganism & Wicca e-class into a 13-step self study guide, which is getting really great responses.
