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Real Tarot, Real Tarot Readers

Sometimes while navigating the world of Tarot by reading other websites I feel like I am in a giant infomercial. People sell everything, including their wisdom and experience. I am honestly not sure how I feel about that. Do we really need to pay someone for tips about how to listen to our gut feelings or how to use a candle in a ritual? Um, probably not. There is a ton of information on Google about all of these things. You can also just experience life yourself and learn without paying someone, right? So, why pay a Tarot reader? Reading Tarot cards is actually a very delicate thing. The meanings do play off the other cards in the spread and influence the meanings of the cards in general. It is time consuming to learn Tarot meanings, and just when you think you know all the cards pretty well, you are thrown for a loop because a new meaning for different cards or different card combinations comes into play. Some people say that as soon as you understand one meaning for the cards, y

Working With St Expedite

St. Expedite is the saint to call on when you have an urgent need. Working with St Expedite is pretty easy. First, you need a red candle, some oil, like Fast Luck Oil or something similar (I make my own with cinnamon, vanilla and mint in a base of olive oil), and a photo or image of St Expedite. Anoint your candle like usual and then set up your space with the image of St Expedite and say a prayer that he will intercede on your behalf. Most people call on St Expedite for money matters, but he is also a saint that can be called on for any type of quick help. You can check out prayers to St Expedite on StExpedite.org. St Expedite demands quick repayment for his assistance. Most people recommend an offering of red flowers, a glass of water, poundcake and a public announcement of what St Expedite has done for you. Some people recommend offering thanks each time you work with St Expedite even if you don't get everything you ask for to show your thanks. I always try to post a public

Tarot Card Meanings in a Nutshell: The Meanings of the Tarot Trumps

This is my unique perspective on each of the Tarot majors, called Tarot Trumps, and their associated meanings. Even though I may have only one or two meanings listed, most Tarot card meanings include a diverse range of interpretations. It is up to the Tarot card reader to decide which meaning is intended by the cards based on the spread. In a nutshell, these interpretations are just one way to look at each of these cards! 0: The Fool Meanings: You are being kept in the dark about something; naive; A new beginning. 1: The Magician Meanings: A smooth talker, a car salesman; Getting things done through willpower. 2: The Priestess Meanings: A mystery; A hidden but influential woman. 3: The Empress Meanings: The tiger mother; The woman of the house. Nurture the things you are asking about. 4: The Emperor Meanings: Success. An influential man in your life, your father. 5: The Hierophant Meanings: Marriage, religion, cultural heritage and knowledge, adhering to tradition.

Earth Day! Things You Can Do To Change the World

I love nature, and I am pretty green. I reuse, I recycle, I try to buy green products. In honor of Earth Day, I have compiled a list of things that I personally use and love in my house. I know that this doesn't have anything to do with Tarot readings, but I do love nature, so I thought I would share! While not everything is 100% organic, I do try to choose cleaners and other things that are a better alternative. Choose one and start small, or kick off this Earth Day by making some major changes! Baking Soda and Vinegar I am seriously a recovering Pine-Sol user who loves the smell of fresh pine. I found out that the ingredients in commercial cleaners can actually lower your consciousness (!) so I stopped buying them and haven't looked back since. I don't even remember the last time I bought chlorine bleach or used any commercial cleaner in my home that wasn't plant based or made using essential oils, vinegar, baking soda or other natural ingredients. Baking soda

Why Not Go for Free Tarot Readings?

There are a lot of websites that offer free online Tarot readings. I really like going to some of these websites to check out the images on specific Tarot decks to see if they are something that I want to buy, but as for the readings...Well, I really prefer a live person for several reasons. One thing to know about free online Tarot readings that use an automated card generator, which randomly pulls or allows you to choose your cards, is that there is something missing from the card meanings that you get. A Tarot reader will be able to identify the links between the cards and how each card's subtler meanings interact with the other cards in your spread. Live Tarot readings from someone with experience in reading the cards is more complex, and more focused on the specific questions that you have. Getting these insights from a computer is impossible. Free online Tarot readings are pretty fun, and are also a good way to get to know some of the basic meanings of Tarot cards if y

Tarot Warnings: When The Cards Just Say No

Reading Tarot isn't always cheery, despite my best efforts to look at things in a positive light. Sometimes, the cards just say no to whatever you want to happen. I think it is important to always try your best to achieve your goals, however. Even when the Tarot says it just isn't going to happen, if I really want it to happen I try anyway. I will tell you about something that happens recently that kind of illustrates this point. I usually do a weekly reading for myself about what is going to happen that week, what to look forward to, etc. Just a general Tarot reading that I use for practice and insights in the meanings of the Tarot cards. This week I drew: 10 of Swords, 7 of Swords, and the 8 of cups. I don't know how much you know about Tarot, but really, not a good looking bunch of cards. In my opinion, the most challenging of this group of Tarot cards is the 7 of Swords, because I have really nothing too positive to associate with it. It is traditionally seen a