Reflections (my blog)
How to Actually Learn Tarot (Not Just Memorise Meanings)
Most people give up on Tarot because they're taught to memorise 78 meanings. Here's why that fails — and how my 6-week Tarot course does it differently.
The Lovers Card and Paris
The Lovers tarot card traces back to the Judgement of Paris — the Greek myth that sparked the Trojan War. See what it reveals about desire, choice, and consequence.
Brigid, Goddess of Imbolc: The Meaning Behind Brigid's Cross
Long before it was "St Brigid's Cross," that woven shape carried sun-wheel associations — arms radiating from a centre, echoing the wheel of the sun and, the wheel of the year itself.
Imbolc: Meaning, Dates & Rituals
Where Beltane is loud and Lammas is a reckoning, Imbolc is almost embarrassingly quiet. Nothing outward has really changed yet. But underground, in the dark, the actual turning has already begun.
The High Priestess Tarot Card and Persephone
Most stories about Persephone tell us how she was kidnapped by Hades, god of the Underworld. As daughter of Demeter, goddess of the Harvest, she was an important figure.
The Pagan Sabbats
Following and honouring the Wheel of the Year offers a beautiful way to move through life, one that invites consciousness and provides a way to support the body, the mind and the spirit.
Yule – The Winter Solstice: Meaning, Dates & Rituals
Yule, the Winter Solstice, lands on 21 June in Australia — not December. Meaning, traditions, a Tarot card, and a ritual for the year's longest night.
The Chariot Tarot Card & Ares
So many of us love the Chariot card, especially as he is depicted in the Tarot Oil Tarot deck – action packed and moving forward at great speed.
How to Quit Smoking for Good (and Actually Stay Stopped)
Quitting isn't the hard part — staying stopped is. Here's why quit attempts fall apart, and how this in-person program is built to make it stick.
The Motherpeace Tarot Deck
The Motherpeace Tarot deck was groundbreaking in the late 70’s as it created a way for women to explore an alternative womanhood and femininity. Interestingly, it may be even more relevant now.
The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls - who are they, why are they on a Tarot deck? Read on to discover why this series won hearts - and think challenging pre-conceived ideas, humour, and hope for the future.
Samhain - Deep Autumn: Meaning, Dates & Rituals
There's a stillness to this season that can feel confronting after a year of forward motion. Nothing is asking you to plant, grow, or produce right now. The invitation is just to sit at the edge…
The Bee Goddess
Dive with me, into ancient myths, cosmic hive wisdom, Steiner’s lectures on bees, and special bee Tarot decks. Together, lets wonder whether bees are tiny golden priestesses of the Goddess.
Easter in the Land of Oz: The Spiritual Opportunity
Lets look at Easter through the lens of Tarot, but from downunder, where the light is beginning to wane as Autumn rolls in. What are the questions to ask? What is the spiritual opportunity?
Managing The Challenges Of This Time
Managing the challenges of this time. How do we do it? Here are some simple but powerful words of advice from Spirit.
Mabon – The Autumn Equinox: Meaning, Dates & Rituals
Mabon, the Autumn Equinox, lands on 21 March in Australia — not September. Meaning, a Tarot card, and a ritual for this season of release and balance
Tarot for Personal Growth (and a Possible Side Hustle)
There's a moment almost everyone hits when they start learning Tarot properly — and it's not the moment a reading 'comes true.' It's the moment the cards become a mirror. Here's what Tarot can actually do for you.
Going Deep With Meditation
Why do people who want to develop or strengthen their spiritual side get into meditation? That’s a tricky question to try and answer - but here goes….
The Ace of Cups
The Ace is the beginning and the end of each suit. In the suit of Cups, I believe we are being shown the path to emotional fulfilment, the steps that need to be taken.
Lammas (Lughnasadh): Meaning, Dates & Rituals
Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh, marks the turning point of the harvest season. Its meaning, Southern Hemisphere dates, and how to take honest stock of your year are here.