 I ordered a proof of the Tarot deck I'd created for the book. I like the feel and how easy it is to shuffle, but the designs still need a bit of work before I can produce any for sale.
Because decks come in packs of 80 and I only have 79 cards in my book, I included a card with my go-to "general" spread. This is the spread I use when clients don't know what to ask, or just want an overview of themselves or what's going on. Of course, since I was trying this deck out for the first time, I did the spread on myself to see what would happen. It wasn't great. Note: I also used reversed cards, as I tend to do in all my readings. There is a bit on page 3 about how to interpret reversed cards, so I encourage you to allow them in your readings, too. Maybe some day I'll release a book entirely about reversed cards, but for now you'll just have to trust your intuition about them. Card 1: My Present Self Judgement - I suppose by writing this book I've lived up to my karmic destiny, finally. Or I'm just super judgmental person. Also could be true. Card 2: My Goal or Wish Nine of Pentacles - Yes, my goal is to live in luxury, control falcons, and bounce balloons. Easy answer. Next! Card 3: An Action to Take Reversed Lovers - Now wait a minute here. Get a divorce? End a partnership? WTF. I don't have a partnership to end, so it must be the divorce thing, but I don't want that! Card 4: Who will help me? Reversed Seven of Swords - Someone who recently got away with a crime? Or does it mean someone who is the opposite of a criminal? So, like, a nun? I don't have any idea who this person is who will help me. I have to think about this. Card 5: The Outcome Reversed Two of Cups - Divorce. What the hell? Well, that was not a fun reading and I didn't like it. I am taking this to mean the deck is NOT ready for sale yet, so I should wrap it up and chuck it away. Maybe I'll give it to my husband--my best friend whom I respect and adore very much--as a parting gift. Interesting news for those of you who bought the early edition of the book - one of the cards within those pages has been completely changed. You'll just have to order the future deck or obtain the latest book version to figure out which card is different.
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 The Hierophant follows rules from an established tradition, possibly ones created years ago by a strict and authoritative patriarchy. The Hierophant is akin to a priest and is the embodiment of these established doctrines. This may be a curse, a blessing, or both.
Questions answered by the Magician: Who? A religious leader, a teacher, or a police officer What? Traditional guidance Where? A church, a pew, or the establishment When? April and May; When traditions are followed Why? Because sometimes you just need to follow the rules Yes or no? Maybe, it depends What color to paint your toenails? turquoise, violet, or brown  The Emperor is the Father or authority figure. He favors rules and regulations and expects everyone to follow them. Because he is diligent and educated, the Emperor is a wise, skillful and stable counsel to seek.
He is a great boss or father, or merely a strong masculine influence. Questions answered by the Emperor: Who? a Dad; a Grandfather; a professor; a masculine boss What? The need to set limits and become more stable Where? A dad's house. A workplace When? Unexpectedly abrupt; The start of Spring; Aries Why? Because when you do not have the answers, you must find the person who does Yes or No? Yes, if you follow the rules What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The Emperor as: An action?
Place in your house?
Place in your city?
Place in the world?
Something to eat?
A color? Red, purple, orange A movie theme? Authority, a Patriarch
A new career?
Some Emperor combinations With Tower: A violent war. With Nine of Wands: The resistance against authority, such as a child standing up to a Dad. With Five of Cups: An authority figure grieves a loss. With Ten of Swords: A powerful structure begins to collapse; The smashing of the patriarchy. With Four of Pentacles: A Dad tries to help; ask your father. Before any card: An authority figure is involved in (card) After any card: Structure, power The Major Arcana represent significant, unchangeable life events. The Emperor could indicate:
 The Empress is the Earth Mother. She has the biggest and most compassionate heart, and often gives so much and suffers greatly for it.
The Empress warns us not to bite off more than we can chew, but when we do take on a project, fulfill it to the end with immense love, practical wisdom, and empathy for others. Questions answered by the Empress: Who? a Mom; a mother figure; a grandmother figure; mother earth What? A garden Where? Mom's house; a garden; a rocking chair When? When the baby is born (literal or metaphoric); The beginning of Spring; The beginning of Autumn Why? Because everyone needs a little bit of compassion and empathy, even you Yes or No? Yes What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The Empress as: An action?
Place in your house?
Place in your city?
Place in the world?
Something to eat?
A color? Green, turquoise, orange A movie theme? Nature, motherhood
A new career?
Some Empress combinations With Star: A strong intuitive feeling of destiny being fulfilled; A pregnancy. With Ten of Wands: The burden of parenthood or caregiving. With Four of Cups: Someone is apathetic about nature or global warming. With Page of Swords: A young person is curious about fertility, such as a student in a sex ed class. With Five of Pentacles: Poverty is aided by a mother's love. Seek a parent for help with one's needs. Before any card: Nurture (card) After any card: Creativity, the Earth, a Mother’s love The Major Arcana represent significant, unchangeable life events. The Empress could indicate:
 The Pentacles are about earthly, physical, material things. It is money and careers, belongings and luxury, babies and nature, and everything we can touch with our physical senses. Therefore, pulling the Ace of Pentacles in a reading is an extremely positive message about an upcoming productive or rewarding period in your life. Because Pentacles represent so many visible aspects of our physical world, it is awfully hard to simplify the Pentacle cards down to one or two tangible items - because they represent all the tangible items in the world! Questions answered by Ace of Pentacles: Who? A baby What? A gift; A dollar Where? In the garden When? Now; Spring (Northern Hemisphere) or Autumn (Southern Hemisphere) Why? It is time to strengthen your roots Yes or No? Yes Before any card: A gift involving (card) After any card: Shopping, investing, new acquisitions The Ace of Pentacles as: ...an action?
...a place in your house?
...a place in your city?
...a place in the world?
...something to eat?
...something to clean?
...where to find the missing item?
...a color? Earth tones ...a movie theme? Opportunity, investing
...a new career?
Ace of Pentacles combinations With Moon: Prosperity comes at the end of a long and arduous journey. Trust your intuition. With Two of Wands: A new adult leaves the home to venture out on their own. With Knight of Cups: A romantic fool dives in - a new relationship is born. With Page of Swords: A curious mind finds treasure. With Seven of Pentacles: Keep persevering - rewards are coming soon; tangible results may be apparent at the end of May. Find out more about the Ace of Pentacles and other divinatory things
 The High Priestess is intuitive and looks inside for the truth, rather than seeking answers from outside. The High Priestess is replete with knowledge of the world and can sense the direction that a certain path will take.
The Priestess is a teacher, guide, or wise source of psychic information. Questions answered by the High Priestess: Who? Your own subconscious; a wise woman What? You already know something, but you do not realize you know it; follow your dreams Where? Delphi; Fatima or Lourdes; Macedonia; In your own head When? At night; During the new moon; June and July Why? You know why Yes or No? You know the answer What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The High Priestess as: An action?
Place in your house?
Place in your city?
Place in the world?
Something to eat?
A color? turquoise, blue, Indigo A movie theme? Intuitive wisdom, mystery
A new career?
High Priestess combinations With Moon: Try meditation or hypnosis With Ace of Wands: Intense meditation leads to a new start or new career. The drive comes from within. With Three of Cups: Your friends know what is best for you - ask them. With Queen of Swords: An intelligent person trusts herself and creates clear boundaries. With Six of Pentacles: Spiritual insight is bestowed upon someone in need. Before any card: Trust your intuition about (card) After any card: Wisdom, intuition The Major Arcana represent significant, unchangeable life events. The High Priestess could indicate:
 The Magician is the all-knowing, all powerful person. The Magician has every tool they need readily at their fingertips. The Magician can conjure and create worlds.
The magic here is not mysterious, extraordinary, or fantastical, it is a practical application of reality. The Magician tells us to use the tools we already have to accomplish our task. Our tools might be something we know, something we have, or something we are. Questions answered by the Magician: Who? Someone who knows a remarkable amount for her or his age or position; someone with a surprising talent; an actual magician What? The use of an old skill in a new way Where? An interesting shop you have never visited When? Very soon; May and June; August and September Why? Because you already have the skills you need Yes or No? Yes What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The Magician as: An action?
Place in your house?
Place in your city?
Place in the world?
Something to eat?
A color? Aquamarine, blue, yellow A movie theme? Magic, or already possessing the skills needed to win
A new career?
Magician combinations With Sun: Hard work and willpower leads to immense joy. With Four of Wands: A dream is manifested at home; a home renovation project. With Two of Cups: A partnership leads to successful business; creating strong bonds through hard work. With Knight of Swords: A skilled person jumps into a career and finds instant success. With Seven of Pentacles: You already possess the tools you need to reap great success this year; diligence will pay off. The Magician before any card: You have all the tools you need to obtain (card) The Magician after any card: Mastery of a subject, resourcefulness The Major Arcana represent significant, unchangeable life events. The Magician could indicate:
 The fool dances through the hilltops without direction, his faithful pup by his side. Blissfully unaware of the danger, the fool is poised to fall with the very next step.
However, that is just what we see when we look at the card. What we do not know is what is on the other side of that leap. The fool card asks us to take a risk and make the jump. Trust yourself. If you were truly about to make a terrible mistake, your dog (or another trusty companion) might notice and warn you. Questions answered by the Fool: Who? A young person with his or her head frequently in the clouds What? A new venture Where? Somewhere new and unfamiliar When? Immediately; January and February Why? Because without risks and challenges, there is no growth Yes or No? Yes What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The Fool as: An action
Place in your house?
Place in your city?
Place in the world?
Something to eat?
A color? White, Yellow A movie theme? Taking a chance or a fresh start
A new career?
Some Fool combinations With Judgment: A person has an overwhelming urge to follow their heart. With Seven of Wands: A person defends their outrageous new idea - it is good! With Ace of Cups: A free spirit falls in love. With King of Swords: An otherwise disciplined worker starts a completely new career. With Eight of Pentacles: A graduating student takes their first leap into a new career. The Fool before any card: A new beginning regarding (card) The Fool after any card: A fresh start, a bold risk The Major Arcana represent significant, unchangeable life events. The Fool could indicate:
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