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The Tower Card is a Storm of Spiritual Awakenings

The Tower Card is a Storm of Spiritual Awakenings

The quote "Not all storms come to disrupt your life; some come to clear your path" is credited to Paulo Coelho, who shared it on Twitter in 2018. As soon as I read it, I thought of the Tarot’s card, The Tower, which is associated with sudden and unexpected upheavals....

A Tarot Reading for the New Year

A Tarot Reading for the New Year

The first day of the year is when resolutions are made, and hopes for the future take shape. A long-standing tradition of mine is to start the year with a Tarot reading. The first of January is an opportune moment to engage with the cards, as it marks a symbolic reset...

A. E. Waite and Alchemy

A. E. Waite and Alchemy

Arthur Waite, the creator of the modern Tarot, had a deep affinity for alchemy. To him, alchemy was not just a science but a profound spiritual and philosophical system that epitomised the heights of mystical existence. Because Waite viewed Tarot as a means for...

Tarot in Pop Culture

Tarot in Pop Culture

The Rider-Waite-Smith deck has appeared in many mediums of modern culture. If you’re an old hippie and you went to see the musical Hair in 1968, you might have been lucky enough to be given a ‘Lovers’ Tarot card souvenir by the cast during or after the show. If you’re...

10 Tarot Misconceptions: Debunking the Superstitions

10 Tarot Misconceptions: Debunking the Superstitions

Tarot is a centuries-old divination practice that uses a deck of cards to provide insights into the past, present, and future. It is a popular tool for self-reflection, personal growth, and decision-making. However, many misconceptions about Tarot can prevent people...

The Enigma of the Death Card

The Enigma of the Death Card

As you look at the image of the Death card, you might instinctively flinch, fearing its ominous connotations. But remember that its purpose is to beckon you to embark on a powerful journey of transformation and renewal. The Death card, bearing the number 13, is...

The Goddess Hebe – Tarot’s Princess of Cups

The Goddess Hebe – Tarot’s Princess of Cups

Of all the magical potions in the world, which one would you like to choose? How about an elixir for youth and everlasting life? If so, the Goddess Hebe is the person you need to speak to.  Hebe is the Goddess associated with the bloom of youth and the gift of...

Contemplating the Universe & Tarot

Contemplating the Universe & Tarot

In Carl Sagan’s quote: “For small creatures such as we, the vastness is bearable only through love,” he suggests that trying to comprehend the scale of the universe can feel overwhelming. However, our emotional connections, relationships, and the sense of wonder that...

Singapore’s Tarot-Themed Bar: 3 of Cups

Singapore’s Tarot-Themed Bar: 3 of Cups

When visiting Singapore, a walk down Haji Lane is a wonderful way to connect with this city’s history and culture. Here, you’ll also find a Tarot-themed bar that you must visit! It’s called 3 of Cups, and in August, we dropped in to meet the friendly owner, Shamini....

Happy Birthday, Pamela Colman Smith!

Happy Birthday, Pamela Colman Smith!

The artist of the biggest selling Tarot deck was born on this day (16th February) in 1878. Pamela Colman Smith, known to many as "Pixie," was an incredibly talented artist, illustrator, and writer whose work has had a profound impact on the world of Tarot and beyond....

Card 18: The Moon

Card 18: The Moon

Many moons ago, I met a man who had a dingo as a pet. I had the opportunity to pat and play with this wild Australian animal. Despite their reputation as ruthless hunters, it was a pleasure to interact with this beautiful creature. I mentioned that for a native...

New Year Tarot Readings

New Year Tarot Readings

Some people enjoy a life full of excitement and changes; others prefer a quiet existence where things stay the same. What will this year bring you? How was last year for you? Whether you faced many challenges or if it passed by in a blur of activity and joyful...

Court Card Elements

Court Card Elements

You probably know that the suit of Cups is ruled by the element of water, and that symbolism for this attribution is scattered through the Court cards of that suit. However, sometimes a symbol appears that doesn’t seem to fit. This can be because of an extra layer of...

Interview with Ciro Marchetti

Over ten years ago, when Llewellyn Publications asked Ciro Marchetti to do the artwork for a new deck (The Gilded Tarot) he didn’t know anything about Tarot, but he’s come a long way since then. I had the pleasure of meeting Ciro at the UK Tarot Conference in 2013....

An Interview with a Tarot Deck Creator: Zach Wong

When laying Tarot cards into a spread, a different interpretation is sometimes given to cards turning up ‘reversed’ or up-side-down. People give inverted cards an opposing interpretation to an upright one, or they say the impact of the card’s usual meaning is...

Paul Fenton-Smith Interview

While Paul Fenton-Smith was visiting Adelaide, I had the chance to ask him a few questions about Tarot. Some of the questions were serious, and some were frivolous, but Paul was gracious enough to respond to all of them with the following answers… Don: What do you...

Interview with Rachel Pollack

In 2008, Rachel Pollack (Tarot author) was in Adelaide, South Australia, for some workshops. I was able to catch up with her for a quick interview about her first book on Tarot. Don: Your book ‘Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom’ has been around for over 25 years. When...

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