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The Goddess Hebe – Tarot’s Princess of Cups
Of all the magical potions in the world, which one would you like to choose? How about an elixir for youth and everlasting life? If so, the Goddess Hebe is the person you need to speak to. Hebe is the Goddess associated with the bloom of youth and the gift of...
The Life of A.E. Waite: The Creative Genius Behind the Tarot
Today, we celebrate the birth of a visionary thinker and the creative genius behind the modern Tarot deck, Arthur Edward Waite. His remarkable journey, marked by creativity and resourcefulness, has enriched the lives of countless individuals who seek spiritual wisdom...
Contemplating the Universe & Tarot
In Carl Sagan’s quote: “For small creatures such as we, the vastness is bearable only through love,” he suggests that trying to comprehend the scale of the universe can feel overwhelming. However, our emotional connections, relationships, and the sense of wonder that...
Singapore’s Tarot-Themed Bar: 3 of Cups
When visiting Singapore, a walk down Haji Lane is a wonderful way to connect with this city’s history and culture. Here, you’ll also find a Tarot-themed bar that you must visit! It’s called 3 of Cups, and in August, we dropped in to meet the friendly owner, Shamini....
Tarot Meetings in Adelaide
Meeting with other Tarot enthusiasts is a great way to share ideas about Tarot, and you can practice doing readings in a friendly environment. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced reader, joining a group offers an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the...
Happy Birthday, Pamela Colman Smith!
The artist of the biggest selling Tarot deck was born on this day (16th February) in 1878. Pamela Colman Smith, known to many as "Pixie," was an incredibly talented artist, illustrator, and writer whose work has had a profound impact on the world of Tarot and beyond....
Card 18: The Moon
Many moons ago, I met a man who had a dingo as a pet. I had the opportunity to pat and play with this wild Australian animal. Despite their reputation as ruthless hunters, it was a pleasure to interact with this beautiful creature. I mentioned that for a native...
New Year Tarot Readings
Some people enjoy a life full of excitement and changes; others prefer a quiet existence where things stay the same. What will this year bring you? How was last year for you? Whether you faced many challenges or if it passed by in a blur of activity and joyful...
Book Review: The Pictorial Key to the Tarot, by A. E. Waite
In 1985 I bought my first pack of Tarot cards, along with the book The Pictorial Key to the Tarot. While it’s mandatory reading for the serious student of Tarot, it’s not the ideal book for a beginner. The writing style is archaic, and the author’s rambling,...
Court Card Elements
You probably know that the suit of Cups is ruled by the element of water, and that symbolism for this attribution is scattered through the Court cards of that suit. However, sometimes a symbol appears that doesn’t seem to fit. This can be because of an extra layer of...
Book Review: The New Tarot Handbook
Although this book was published in 2011, I recently picked it out of my library for research I was doing on a card. I’m glad I did! Rachel Pollack has a knack for finding unique perspectives on Tarot. Her interpretations are succinct, easy to read, and more relevant...
Jumper Cards
You’ve settled in to do a Tarot reading and are calm and focused. You have a question in mind, and you are repeating this query to yourself as you shuffle the cards. You are almost ready to stop shuffling and deal the cards into a spread when one of them flies out of...
The Fool’s Journey is Wrong
Most books on the Tarot follow the idea that The Fool takes a journey through the Major Arcana to learn the ways of the material, emotional, and spiritual world to finally become enlightened, but this is wrong. The Fool is already enlightened, as we all are. The Fool...
Buridan’s Donkey & the Two of Swords Card
In philosophy, there is a concept called Buridan’s donkey. This hypothetical donkey finds itself standing midway between a bale of hay and a bucket of water. The donkey is hungry and thirsty but can’t decide whether to choose between the hay or the water, so it just...
Two Minutes of Tarot Training: The Ace of Wands
Learning Tarot through short video bites is a great way to digest the fundamental principles. I hope you’ve enjoyed this series of training videos, and I’m pleased to provide the links and transcript of the latest episode on the Ace of Wands. Click here to watch this...