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19 May 1536 – A Prophecy Comes True

(commissioned deck, by Philip Harris) Today, 19 May 1536, an innocent Queen was put to death by a French swordsman, under the order of King Henry VIII. It was said through a prophecy that this would happen, and Anne lived many days in worry after she lost the love of her husband. She was said...

30 Day Lenormand Challenge – Day 9

Today’s question is: Which card do you dread pulling the most? Why? The Snake card… When Snake appears in a reading I am almost always instantly tense because for me it means there’s a ‘snake in the grass,’ that is to say all is not as it seems and there may be cause to be extra-cautious....

It is here! The Vintage Lenormand

It is here! The 1st edition of Vintage Lenormand has arrived! Now to sew the pouches before mailing them off by 1st Feb. There are ONLY 20 decks left unsold. If you have not yet ordered your copy please contact me here or here with your email address so that I can invoice you. The deck...

The symbolism in The World card by Tarot de St. Croix

The World is the final card of the archetypal journey of the soul. This card represents wholeness and as Jung said “…indissoluble communion with the world at large.” The self becomes numinous containing all the elements, all creation and the entire cosmos. Plato said “… this world is indeed a living being endowed with a soul...

Tarot de St. Croix: Death and Ten of Swords

These are two of the most difficult cards in the tarot deck yet they also hold the unique position of something being totally and completely done, which is some-times a good thing. Our fear of Death; both in the card and in life is our fear of the unknown. However hearing accounts of near-death experiences opens...

To an Old Mentor, with Great Love and Appreciation

Just a bit less than one year ago, I posted this entry after finding out that a cherished mentor had left this plane of existence. I am re-posting what I wrote then, as his influence in my life is far from over. Every time I shuffle a deck of Tarot cards, I think of him,...

Tarot Symbolism: A Tale of Two Kitties

For a large number of people around the world, our feline companions bring us joy, endless amazement, friendship and fun. In fact, much like the ancient Egyptians, the Western world has built something of a cult around the domestic cat, with people proudly displaying their love on plaques, signs and bumpers stickers that read “Love...