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I was fortunate to be featured on T.J. Deschamp's blog today! TJ is a Pacific Northwest fantasy writer with a new book coming out March 1st. Divination nonfiction and Fantasy fiction have an awful lot in common. They're magical, mysterious, and pretty sexy, too! (well, TJ's writing is sexy. I'm not super sure how a Tarot Card telling you to do your laundry is sexy, but maybe you're into that?) Click this big button to read my interview with TJ: Check out the ad for Warrior Tithe! Now go preorder it!  Some Tarot decks have one or more extra Major Arcana cards. Often these can be interpreted as ultimate question cards, the all-knowing or all-gifted, or other specific meanings such as Gratitude, Artistry, or Ascension.
For the most part, this card is useless in your quest for simple and practical answers, as it often asks you the questions rather than the other way around. Today I learned that my favorite arthouse cinema is permanently closing its' doors due to the Pandemic. I'm full of melancholy over this, as I spent many high school evenings there catching absurd or foreign films such as EraserHead, Wings of Desire, and Akira. But this random Major Arcana card reminds me that nothing is ever completely knowable and predictable, so maybe this closure is just the start of something new in the film industry, or a brand new career launch for all the employees who've been at the theatre for a very long time. Whether you pull this card or what it means will completely depend on the deck you own, but for a general overview of what this card might recommend, here you go: What career should I have? It doesn't matter. You can do anything! What food should I eat? It doesn't matter, I want some too! What color should I paint my nails? Whatever you think is best What movie should I watch? Something uncategorizable, such as Eraserhead or Being John Malkovich What should I clean? Everything or nothing, it doesn't matter. Where are my missing keys? You will find them when you are meant to find them.  Great news for a nervous day - The Applied Tarot Decks finally arrived at my house last night! I'll prep 'em for delivery as soon as I have more coffee. If you live locally, watch your doorstep later. The drive will do me good and save me postage.
International orders may take awhile, as the mail system in this country is embarrassingly slow. If you haven't ordered this colorful, playful, and excessively practical tarot deck yet, from now through the end of November, you can get it for 10% off.  The World is the ending and the beginning. The previous card, Judgement, has shown you the lessons from the previous phase of your life, and now it is time to move on to the next amazing step.
Your new "World" might be a graduation, a promotion, an empty nest, a marriage, or any major phase in your life that signifies the end of a chapter and the start of a new one. Questions answered by The World: Who? A person going through a significant life change; God What? Everything; the planet; the culmination Where? Everywhere; Where the change happens (or happened) When? The New Year; Capricorn; Chinese Lunar Year; A slow but intense life change Why? Because now is the time Yes or No? Yes (Reversed: yes, but more difficult, and you should question if what you are seeking is worth it) What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The World as: An action?
Place in your house?
Place in your city?
Place in the world?
Something to eat?
A color? no color or all colors A movie theme? Completion, fulfillment
A new career?
World combinations With The Devil: The misuse of time; environmental constraints; Limits that are out of one's control. With Seven of Wands: Maintain control of all that you have achieved. With Queen of Cups: A gracious and loving, well-traveled older woman. With Three of Swords: The end of heartbreak. A new beginning. With Eight of Pentacles: A student of the world; Someone with high standards for success. Before any card: The successful culmination of (card) After any card: The world, the best possible outcome The Major Arcana represent significant, unchangeable life events. The World could indicate:
 Judgement is often considered the culmination of your life until this moment, and is seen as positive or negative depending on the karma you have acquired and the choices you have made. Others view it as a destiny card, with other cards showing one’s life purpose.
In any reading, it is a lesson that you can change your life by reviewing your past mistakes and making a change for the future. If things are already good, judgment reminds us that we are never done learning and growing. Questions answered by Judgement: Who? The most moral person; a judge What? A new change based on karma Where? In the eye of the storm When? Possibly October-November but no firm astrological dates; During the worst or the best times; Stormy weather Why? Because eventually karma catches up to you Yes or No? Have you been good? Then, Yes What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
Judgement as: An action?
Place in your house?
Place in your city?
Place in the world?
Something to eat?
A color? Black A movie theme? Karma, destiny
A new career?
Judgement combinations With Hanged Man: Giving too much creates a martyr. With Three of Wands: The reckoning is coming soon, consider your actions closely. With Ten of Cups: Dreams come true. With Two of Swords: Indecision is the undoing. Make a choice now before it is too late. With Eight of Pentacles: One revisits their successes and failures in order to determine their life's purpose. Before any card: A reckoning about (card) After any card: Destiny, fate, absolution The Major Arcana represent significant, unchangeable life events. Judgement could indicate:
 The Sun is the happiest card in the deck. Even in a reversed position, the interpretation still promises that the sun will rise again soon. In most decks, the imagery on this card depicts excitement, joy and play.
With this card in a reading, even the most ominous fortunes have positivity and enlightenment in them. Questions answered by The Sun: Who? A child at play; the happiest person you know What? The Sun; flowers; A burst of energy Where? A sunny location When? July-August; the summertime; the Summer Solstice; good weather Why? Because joy is everywhere Yes or No? YES! (Reversed: also yes, just a bit more subdued) What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The Sun as: An action?
A Place in your house?
A Place in your city?
A Place in the world?
Something to eat?
A color? Yellow, orange, green A movie theme? Joy, happiness, fun
A new career?
Sun combinations With Empress: The mother is happy; the joy of fertility and nature. With Two of Wands: Find joy in planning. With Page of Cups: A young, joyful dreamer. With Nine of Swords: Bipolar disorder; manic depression; the anxiety of finding success. With King of Pentacles: A successful person who has found abundance. The Sun Before any card: Joyful (card) The Sun After any card: Happiness, joy, a time of great success. The Major Arcana represent significant, unchangeable life events. The Sun could indicate:
 The Moon is a difficult and dangerous journey. The baby uses their imagination to push through on his journey.
After the Star has rejuvenated and prepared for our fresh start, the Moon tells us that the path may not be as easy as we expect. It is a card of foreboding - dangers we cannot see on the path ahead of us. What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
What movie should I watch? One with the theme of a dangerous journey.
What's a good Moon career for me?
 After the terror of the Tower comes a card of hope, faith, and inspiration. The Star indicates a blessing from the Universe, one which may not be seen but is felt.
The Star as: An action?
Place in your house?
Place in your city?
Place in the world?
Something to eat?
Hope often gets treated like a fool's errand, as though it's a side effect of naivety. However, science tells us otherwise. According to Psychology Today, "Hope is not just a feel-good emotion, but a dynamic cognitive motivational system. ...Hope leads to learning goals, which are conducive to growth and improvement. People with learning goals are actively engaged in their learning, constantly planning strategies to meet their goals, and monitoring their progress to stay on track. A bulk of research shows that learning goals are positively related to success across a wide swatch of human life—from academic achievement to sports to arts to science to business." So when all seems lost, turn to the Star card, set some goals, and have some hope.  It's September 23rd, 2020, and the situation around the globe is scary, frenetic, and unpredictable. What a great time for the Tower card! It is a card of sudden and unexpected shock, chaos, and disruption.
Questions answered by The Tower: Who? The one who controls your fate - such as a boss; What? Emergency preparations, imminent disaster Where? A place where disaster has struck When? March to April, October to November; Immediate and surprising Why? Tragedy is inevitable Yes or No? No What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
Ask yourself this - in the worst of times, will you run away out of fear, or will you face the devastation with purpose? There is no wrong answer, as the fight vs flight reaction is a biological necessity designed for your safety. If running protects you, run. If fighting empowers you, fight. Whatever your move, resist apathy, or you'll backtrack into the previous card in the Major Arcana--the Devil. Idle hands are the devil's playground, after all. When the Tower appears, do something. |
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