The Ghetto Tarot ~ Photographer Teams Up With Haitian Artists to Transform Tarot Cards Into Real Scenes

I cannot begin to express how moved I am by these cards, the detail, the photography, and the raw talent involved.  Alice Smeets, funded by IndieGoGo, photographed Haitian artists and created the most astounding tarot deck, The Ghetto Tarot. Here is a short snippet of the article, but there is a link if you choose to read the full article. Trust me, you want to read it all!!!

3-Stone Futhark Runic Reading

The wonder of Runic Stones will never cease to amaze one, which probably explains why they're still around since 1st or 2nd Century AD! This 3-Runic Stone reading may look very simple, yet it is filled with meaning, underlying factors, and clarity. This reading can be applied to general quandaries, or a set situation. Their applications are incredible!

As I have no real pertinent question, see how the meanings would relate to you, but generally speaking per say, here are some possibilities:

10 Stone Runic Reading with Celtic Cross Tarot Spread.

This wonderful 10-Stone Runic reading is a combination of two of the oldest disciplines as runes date as far back as 150 AD, and the Celtic Cross is one of the oldest recorded Tarot Spreads! What this means is by using this spread, I can offer you an in-depth reading that assists you in gaining insight into the ten underlying spheres of your circumstances, and how each relates to the other.

5-Stone Runic Divination Reading. Email, Dropbox or Skype

The 5-stone reading is a wonderful means to understand the circumstances which one finds themselves in. It can be used for general readings, or it has wonderful potential to be applied to a specific scenario in need of clarification. Allow the stones to "whisper" that which need be heard, their accuracy is alarming.  Read more

6 Tarot Runic Combo Reading. Email with jpeg photo, Skype, or Dropbox with emailed photos.

To really get deeper into what is transpiring, this is one of my favorite readings! As the Tarot de Marseille really gives so much essence in it's diagrams, yet is so simple, this reading flows beautifully with the simplicity of runes. This reading is based on story telling, and reading between the flows, cycles, and energies of the Tarot de Marseille. The runes however, give a whole new dimension to each card drawn, and thereby really add a deep, fulfilled enhancement to the poetry of the reading. This is a passionate reading, and one that will really alter your thoughts and emotions.  

Seven steps of prayer and meditation with the Tarot.

Have you ever felt surrounded by so much cloudiness that you feel drained, and the more you look to solve the issues, the less you can find any means of solution.  It is easy to loose all sense of hope in these situations. 

I would like to share this seven-card step to finding peace of mind, and pray that it restores perspective between you and your circumstances.  Bless this reading.

A brief look at the relationship between Tarot and Astrology.

A brief look at the relationship between Tarot and Astrology.

The earth takes one year to travel around the Sun, therefore when you find yourself celebrating 'Many Happy Returns' at each of your birthdays, you are returning to precisely the same astrological layout as when you were born, as it is literally your Solar return.

Many people are however born when the Sun left one sign and entered anew, which is known as being born on a cusp, or the dividing line of two houses.

Getting started with Tarot, using your own intuition

Getting started with Tarot, using your own intuition

Tarot is a simple way of life.  It assists one to 'categorize' and 'prioritize' our energy.  Albeit there are thousands of Tarot decks on the market and even more books and applications. Personally, I believe the right cards and spreads will come, so just believe in the path you are currently taking, and enjoy the journey.  I have never bought a single deck of cards; each deck has found me at the right place and time, my first deck being Osho Zen, which was the perfect deck for stage at which I found myself in my life.  As I progressed through my life I was presented several decks, including the Rider Waite, which led to my ultimate deck The Tarot de Marseille 1963 Spanish/German deck.

The Star XVII

"God saw that the earth bringing forth grass was good"

The Star XII

The Star XII is found connecting the divine energy found in the sphere of Chockmah to the beauty and peace found within Tiphareth, thereby granting us our inner peace and tranquility.  Along this path we are able to define this energy's relationship with our inner self, thereby establishing our divine wisdom and life-force.  Today God is breathing life into our universe, allowing each of us to "catch our breath". The Star is definitely a card to embrace today with calming serenity, mental stability, and deep understanding.  Within the Star card, one can also appreciate the past and thereby recognize that you have been through the card of The Tower XVI, which may have seemed rather tumultuous, so appreciate these new beginnings, recognize your inner strength, and source of strength and celebrate this wonderful day.

Death with Page of Wands

Death XIII and Page of Wands

Death XIII and Page of Wands

Firstly, today's cards are jumpers, which refer to cards that jump out the deck while shuffling the cards. I find jumpers to be of utter importance as they highlight what I truly need be aware of, needless to say I am not going ahead with the reading I had planned to do earlier this morning, but rather focus on these two jumpers. Already I contemplate on two, and the significance of Two.  Conflict, joint, parts of one, unison, or in the case of these two cards, the connection. 

Yes or No Spreads

Yes or No Questions: 

I often get yes or no questions from querients, here are two spreads one could use to assist in these situations.

Shuffle reversed (Rx) cards, i.e. upside down cards, into the deck, and lay out three cards. By looking at the cards first off, read the patterns to see if they are progressing. Take into consideration the amount of reversals, i.e. two uprights or even better, three uprights indicate a strong possibility of a positive outcome.

Yin Yang

This delightful 2 card reading, albeit it simple, truly does illuminate much regarding a situation, as with the Yin Yang symbol it sheds light on the situation as a whole.

The First Position indicates what light is shed on the darkness of the issue, and the Second Position indicates the underlying issues that are often overlooked. 

The Celtic Cross Spread. 6 Card Spread

I captured these incredible Celtic Crosses at a well hidden
graveyard just outside Sutherland, SA.  

The Celtic Cross, as one can imagine, is one of the oldest 'recorded' spreads.  Personally I absolutely love this spread as one can identify so much in it.  

Position 1 indicates the issue at hand.

Position 2 addresses that which crosses you.

Position 3 indicates the root of the issue

Position 3 indicates the root of the issue

Vitruvian Man Tarot Spread

Leonardo da Vinci
Vitruvian Man

Vitruvian Man

Leonardo da Vinci (1452 - 1519) is to me one of the most fascinating men that helped shape the world as painter, draftsman, inventor, theorist, and teacher.   This specific reading is based on the Vitruvian Man.

This reading is for those who are striving for true perspective and overall understanding of circumstance.

1.  Feelings and instincts which you are currently experiencing.

2.  How you have conventionally dealt with your circumstance.

V Wands

V  Wands

Creativity, totality, struggle.

Throughout the path taken along this journey, there has been strife, maybe even conflict.  V Wands is indicating a time of resolution, a means to end this animosity.  Nevertheless, in order to continue past this, it is essential to find totality in what it is you are striving for. As five symbolizes protection, as wands represent creativity, it is clear that there is no shortage of opinion or people wanting to assist, the question thus remains how to surpass the experience of animosity.  

V Hierophant

The Heirophant

The Hierophant is seated,  with calm serenity; she offers a papal salute from her right hand (conscious), and a triple cross staff in her left (subconscious).  The hierophant offers the spiritual wisdom that she has collected throughout her journey, to all that may be willing to receive.  Unlike the priestess, The Hierophant passes on all that she applies to her life, all that is beneficial, as an instrument of her Creator.

Meditation:

The joy of receiving wonderful feedback.

Since a ridiculously young age I have been intrigued by the Tarot, the Bible and Theology of a whole. When at first I started to study the Tarot, I was simply enthralled by how it links to the Bible, the Kaballah, astrology and basically every realm conceivable!   Since reading for a profession, I must admit that the Tarot never fails to amaze me.  With much prayer, meditation and focus before each reading the cards reveal precisely what is needed to grant the querent the peace of mind to breath again. No, I am not a fortune teller, but rather just an instrument here to help you find clarity regarding the underlying issues pertaining to your specific circumstances.  

Blessing

"Today may there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us."

Our supernatural messengers.

I have recently been watching Vampire Diaries with my daughter, Julia. I must admit that there is something alluring about the series, other than the fascinating wardrobe. Albeit their mannerisms, beliefs, and symbols are rather intriguing too, I do however feel there is something more profound.
Based on a series of books by the same name, The Vampire Diaries has managed to add new energy to each household that it has 'been invited into', as vampires may only enter a home once invited. The drama television series, which was developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec tells a story of supernatural beings, doppelgängers and witches, as it explains the origins of the family of Original Vampires, each and all justifying their own subterfuge in a small fictional town.

However, is this series, the Hobbit, Harry Potter or any supernatural movie far from the truth when it actually comes down to the sacred scriptures? Can media not aid us in becoming more aware of enlightenment?

To be or not to be. Hamlet, Shakespeare, and Leo.

The Shakespearean timeless life quote, 'to be or not to be: that is the question." Hamlet Act III, Sc. I. I find great energy in this magnificent quotation; it reminds me that I am a human being. I live in my now and need only be me.  I am not a human to do-ing, nor a human of the past.   However, being a lover of the old classical books, quotes, phrases and of course movies, I pondered on how far this phrase, or frase as it is often spelt today, 'to be or not to be' has grown to be. . .