Insights on the 8 of Pentacles
One of the key skills of reading tarot is how to take cards with quite a traditional meaning (perhaps the 2 of cups- lovers) and...
When Tarot predicts trouble ahead.
In January this year I lead a workshop where everyone did a month by month reading for the year ahead. I demonstrated by reading for...
How can tarot predict the future? (and what about fate & free will?)
….”We were in the shed, setting up her old loom. She pointed to the vertical lines of the yarn fixed to the wooden frame. “There are...
Tower, Terror & Shadow work
The Tower- a fascinating card. Some people love it, and get really excited. Others just stare in horror "I knew that card would be there"...
Finding novel inspiration through the tarot
A few years ago, I was writing a novel that wasn’t working. I had a main character that I loved, but the story wasn’t high concept enough...
The value of a professional tarot reading
I am a professional tarot reader, and I regularly have professional tarot readings to help me keep on track- I’ve written this blog to...
The power of chanting
One of the most beautiful parts of my shamanic practise is the group chant. I believe breath is our greatest tool to connect with...
When Tarot goes wrong
Well basically tarot is always 100% on point and accurate, and never goes wrong. You however may well not always get it quite right. I...
The power of gazing
When I run shaman circles and workshops there is one technique that splits a group instantly. A true "marmite" technique that people...
Terrible tarot readings
I know we all say that there are no “bad” cards. But lets be honest, there are certain tarot card combinations that are just down right...
The primal force of the Empress
The Empress, to many she is seen as a mother figure. So I thought I would consider the physical; process of being a mother. Mother- lets...
Working with spirit guides
One of the hardest parts of working with spirit guides is how to know if it is your deepest self you are connecting with, or something...
My worst clients- a full breakdown.
“Am I your worst client?” is a question I have been asked many times now, so I thought I would share some of my thoughts. If you have...
Tarot for happiness
“Our life is what our thoughts make it” Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor For a long time humans have wondered which came first- the...
Getting to know a Tarot deck
There is, in my opinion, only one way to "bond" with a deck, to get to know a deck, or to decide if a deck is for you. You need to spend...