This post is a response to conversations I’ve been having with friends who have had channels for years. The perennial dilemma of “I’m running out of things to talk about” appears from time to time when you’ve been in a niche for a while. What’s new, other than decks? Sometimes it feels like the answer is “not much”. But I have some ideas.
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On Having a Deck Collection
This was an unexpected surprise topic, and it’s been a fun one to consider in depth (thanks to Imogen of Sapling Tarot). I’ve learned a lot from collecting tarot and wanted to share more of my thoughts in a blog post (because a 53 minute video just wasn’t enough!). Most…
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Creative Journaling: A Tool for Introspection
Among other functions, tarot and other forms of cartomancy can be a helpful tool for introspection. In reading for myself, I don’t usually ask questions like “what will happen”. I don’t find the answers to those useful, seeing that the answer only pertains to a specific set of influences at…
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#DeckRecheck: A Collections Assessment
My collection has been fairly stable for the last 3 years, and I feel comfortable with it on the whole. But with 70 tarots and a few other types of card packs, there are certainly a few that don’t get used much. The question is, is it time to reintegrate them, move them along, or just let them hang out a bit longer?
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Reintroducing Myself, Part 4: YouTube
I found this set of prompts through Laura of Aquamarine 18 Tarot and Books, which was a response to Coyote Tarot. This is the final category in a 4-part series. 15. What kind of content is your favourite to post and watch? I like any content that enhances my learning….
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Reintroducing Myself, Part 3: Tarot Practice
I found this set of prompts through Laura of Aquamarine 18 Tarot and Books, which was a response to Coyote Tarot. It’s quite a long list of questions, so I’ve broken it into separate posts and videos for each of 4 topics. 13. What does your tarot practice look like?…
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Reintroducing Myself, Part 2: Decks
Part 2 of this series focuses on the collection: what I have and why I’ve selected those decks.
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Reintroducing Myself, Part 1: About Me
In Part 1 we look at the origins of my interest in tarot and the channel / blog name.
Welcome Back
It’s been 2 years since I left the public tarot space, and a much-needed break. I’ve been surprised to discover a desire to rejoin the conversation about using cartomancy as a source of introspection, appreciation, and community. This inspiration comes, as always, from you, my friends, especially JK, Saoirse, Juli,…