I have a genuine fondness for the 3 of swords. I find the image a really satisfying one, and exploring the imagery with a client is a useful way to help them understand the message of this card. I have come across this card many times being described as "heart break" or a relationship break up. It certainly can represent both of these experiences, but for me the card also offers practical advice. The power of Tarot really happens when we focus not only on the past or the fut

Wen I’m having a bad day I often reach for my tarot deck for a little comfort and guidance. But it is all too easy to get lost in anxiety and fear, often I choose a card to gaze at instead of doing a reading. Finding the right card to help create the mindset I most needed. This is a series of blogs and attached audios exploring my go-to cards for difficult days. The audio will be part talking about the card, part healing meditation. I hope if you are having a difficult day, i

When I do shamanic healing for clients using chanting (or Lokk-Seidr) via Zoom I often use particular rune sounds to clear each of the chakras. I have moved into this way of working quite intuitively, and as a direct result of doing a lot more work via Zoom. When working face to face I use tuning forks to clear the chakras, and I needed something to replace this tool during Zoom sessions. Recently I had the chance to explore this technique in a workshop with some students wh

I work full time as a Tarot reader and shaman, and my working hours can be long. Clients often ask if I find my work draining or exhausting, in principle I love my work, and don’t find it draining. But in recent months I got the balance between work and self care wrong, I stepped into “burnout” and I am now determined to create a better balance in my life. I believe great change often comes from paying attention to small details, and creating sustainable habits. I have learn