Me and My Shadow, or Significators, Court Cards and Shadows

One of the easiest and quickest ways to learn some of the personalities behind the court cards is to start with your significator and then explore their shadows.

Exploring the Minor Arcana through Astrology, Part 3

In this third part of my series on incorporating astrology into tarot using the decanic minor system, I introduce how you can map the remaining minor arcana (court cards and Aces) to the 36 decans that we’ve already covered and why that may or may not be helpful.

Deck Interview: Lost Hollow Tarot

The Lost Hollow Tarot is another deck by PixelOccult, this time a blend of Waite and Thoth decks with some unique takes in bold red and black ink. This was a powerhouse of an interview, so the interpretation is relatively short and to the point. I’m excited to use it. It looks to be a bit “chaos mode,” and that can be fun.

What are these different Tarot Tableau versions?

While it’s true that most people who would ever hear about this book can read a PDF, not all apps read it well. And some people just prefer reading in other formats. I aim to please.

Introducing Tarot Tableau: The Fool's Journey

Earlier this month, I published Tarot Tableau: The Fool’s Journey. I want to officially welcome you to the system and give you a sneak peek if you haven’t already seen the book.

Deck Interview: Wayward Dark Tarot

I’ve admired several decks by the artist known as PixelOccult, but the Wayward Dark Tarot is my first. It’s beautiful and unsettling, although less in a creepy teeth kind of way and more in a potentially demonic way. (I kid. Or do I?)

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Deck Interview: Urban Tarot

I’m not a New Yorker and only very rarely wish to be, but I do love the City in an archetypal way, and that’s why I bought the Urban Tarot. I think that nature is powerful, but it’s not my world.

The Golden Dawn Spread

If you’re interested in trying out a large spread for a general reading, the Golden Dawn spread (or what I have learned to be called that—who ever knows with secret societies?) may be an exciting addition to your practice.

Tarot Spread: Exploring Potential Shifts

Most people I know have often wondered whether they should “stick it out,” whatever that long-term “it” is. At these times it’s useful to get a reality check, so I’ve developed a tarot spread to help.

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