The politics of unnamed desires
In this one I’m going to get personal, and political. On Monday July 22nd, on the feast day of Mary Magdelene, … Continue Reading The politics of unnamed desires
In a forest of cards
This summer a series of surreptitious, unexpected, and synchronous happenings unfolded with regards to tarot. Somewhere along the line, late … Continue Reading In a forest of cards
A retreat within
I wanted to wait until the first week of July passed before posting this month’s augury. I felt there was … Continue Reading A retreat within
Encountering the Suits: Heart of Life
Lectio Divina is a medieval monastic practice embodied as an engaged reading of the Word. It is not analytical, and … Continue Reading Encountering the Suits: Heart of Life
Portals
Water. The well of being from whence all creation flows. The milky way as the river of stars, the cosmic … Continue Reading Portals
In the alembic
June and summer are officially here, it is uncommonly hot and the sun beaming down has become relentless. As I … Continue Reading In the alembic
Encountering the Suits: Armed Force
At its most basic, tactile, and visual, a sword is an instrument, a weapon with a pointed edge used to … Continue Reading Encountering the Suits: Armed Force
Basking in sweet waters
Looking back, April was a month of action and movement, a month of beginnings being put into play. Ideas erupted into the forefront, each fighting for attention and implementation. In contrast, this month of May foretells to be one of … Continue Reading Basking in sweet waters
Animating the Tarot Pips: An Introduction
This is a series born out of a book idea. Instead of going the book route, I will share most of what I had in mind here in pieces or parts. This is the introduction, as such, I’d like to … Continue Reading Animating the Tarot Pips: An Introduction
Galloping with the winds of change
April is upon us then, sometimes it feels like months creep up on me. March was, well, better than February … Continue Reading Galloping with the winds of change
Healing is a rivulet
This post starts with the cards, where I went seeking to understand healing. As I had mentioned previously, I spent … Continue Reading Healing is a rivulet
From the devil to the star
I’ve been sick for most of the month of February, putting things into perspective for me. With being sick and … Continue Reading From the devil to the star
The Dreamkeepers Tarot
Mid-2018 I was pining after Baba Studio’s Victorian Romantic Tarot, roaming through several tarot trade groups desperately seeking the first … Continue Reading The Dreamkeepers Tarot
Aiming for the heart
I’ve been using the Centennial Smith-Waite Tarot of late, keeping it next to me on my night table and going … Continue Reading Aiming for the heart
Continuing lines and pythian gifts
Motivated weeks ago by Camelia Elias I had the idea to create a spread inspired by my contribution to 21+1 … Continue Reading Continuing lines and pythian gifts
A wreath above my head
This is the long overdue cartomantic forecast or augury for January. Given that I am slinging the cards and writing this mid-January, the augury looks at the second part of the month. This one will be brief. January holds a … Continue Reading A wreath above my head
