Reflections (my blog)
The Magician: You Already Have What You Need
The Magician isn't about luck or being "chosen" — he's about using the tools you've already got. A look at the symbolism behind Card 1 of the Major Arcana, and why he shows up right when it's time to stop planning and start doing
We Must Call A Meeting
In Rachel’s deck, the suit of Birds replaces the more standard named, suit of Swords. Graciously, she shares in her Tarot deck guidebook, the poetic inspiration for this image of her 8 of Birds.
The Temperance Tarot Card and Isis
The Temperance Tarot card represents a time of rest that comes after significant change, even loss.
The Wheel of Fortune Tarot Card and the Goddess Fortuna
Linked with the Wheel of Fortune, the three Fates have been depicted in different ways through time, sometimes as young and beautiful and other times as withered old women.
Litha – The Summer Solstice: Meaning, Dates & Rituals
Litha, the Summer Solstice, lands on the 21st of December in Australia — not June. Meaning, a Tarot card, and a simple ritual for the year's brightest day.
AI and Tarot
The AI-generated Tarot decks I have seen so far seem to be collages of what the machine has learned that “tarot art” looks like: robes, moons, swords, a certain mystic mood.
Where The Tarot Comes From
There is no agreed-upon origin for Tarot cards. Trying to understand where they came from, can be as confusing as it is for the uninitiated to identify their symbols.
A Moment With The High Priestess
The High Priestess knows all and sees all, she is connected to all that is, and yet is not caught up in it, nor swayed by it. Here’s a poem that can really tap us in to her energy.
Beltane - High Spring: Meaning, Dates & Rituals
Beltane is one of the four great fire festivals of the Celtic Wheel of the Year, sitting opposite Samhain on the wheel and marking the midpoint between the spring equinox and the summer solstice.
Meditation with a Purpose
Meditation - yes the benefits are significant, and we know that from centuries of recorded history and scientific evidence too.
The Importance Of A Spiritual Practice
Having a connection to Spirit can support us as we try to make sense of, and move through the struggles and losses that are a part of normal life.
The Star Tarot Card and Kwan Yin
This compassionate goddess’s energy is so similar to The Star. Both remind us to listen and let compassion and healing flow from us, out into the world.
Ostara – The Spring Equinox: Meaning, Dates & Rituals
Ostara, the Spring Equinox, lands on 21 September in Australia — not March. Meaning, a Tarot card, and a simple ritual for the season.
The Devil Card In Art
Every wildish person needs to know the Devil for he addresses the things that bind us, our obligations and those can in fact move us away from ‘the light’.
Pre-Raphaelite Paintings and Tarot
Luminous colours, higher consciousness, yes, a walk around an art gallery can be like a stroll through your Tarot deck. Here I look at Pre-Raphaelite Masterpieces.
Away Without Tarot Cards
A Tarot Trip with Rachel Pollack - oh yes - but I nearly stuffed it up. Have Tarot cards will travel - or so I thought.
Crone Work
Is crone work just for older women? Hell no! We can invoke the crone archetype and gain from her wisdom in the now.
The Benefits of Meditation
Meditation - yes the benefits are significant, and we know that from centuries of recorded history and scientific evidence too.
The Wild Woman Archetype
Being wild takes courage because, owning your wild nature can mean standing your ground, or being prepared to stand out like a light in the darkness.
Lions Gate Tarot Spread
Here you’ll get a special Lions Gate Tarot Card Spread to help you tap into the energy of this special time. You’ll also learn about the other Lions Gates that exist!