• I read an advice column recently. A woman is bitterly complaining about her sister-in-law. She judges everything this woman has and does and puts it down. • I read in another advice column where the bride is complaining that people did not spend more than $300 on gifts for her wedding. And she is… Continue Reading
The Hermit’s Journey: How do you define success?
So many of us do not feel we are ever successful. We work and work and feel like we are getting nowhere. But doing whatever we do and doing it well IS success. We do not necessarily become celebrities or even known outside of our specialized circle, but we do well with what we have… Continue Reading
That Ace of Pentacles moment
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. –Chinese Proverb Aces in tarot are new beginnings. Ace of Wands, new enterprise, or business. Ace of Cups, new love or new energy and excitement. And Ace of Pentacles is a new path opening before you. I wanted to start something new.… Continue Reading
Conversation Hearts and other oracles
I had a discussion, years ago, with a friend who was a palmist. She said she could spend 30 minutes doing a palm reading but only a few doing a tarot reading. I felt that for me, the opposite was true. We discussed the various merits of each oracle and I ended by declaring that… Continue Reading
Why do we need to stop saying, it is what it is?
I am going to rant right now. I do not see why we need to stop saying “it is what it is.” I just read this article: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/26/most-embarrassingly-outdated-words-and-phrases-to-stop-using-right-now-according-to-grammar-experts.html. The Grammar experts say (among other phrases) we should stop saying, “it is what it is.” I get it, the rest of the article talks of stop… Continue Reading
Morning Pages
I have made a new resolution to start doing Morning Pages again. Morning Pages are the brainchild of Julia Cameron in her book The Artist’s Way. Every day you get up (a little extra early) and write in a 10×8 inch notebook whatever is in your head. You write 3 pages and stop. You don’t… Continue Reading
Want to learn something new in the new year? Take a Tarot Card class
Have you been wanting to learn to read Tarot Cards? It is not hard really and a lot of fun. I teach a class on Tarot cards for any group, of any size. I recommend at least 5 people join a class to make it interesting, since much of my class is interactive. You all… Continue Reading
Things I have learned about Romance (by reading a lot of people’s tarot cards)
Things I have learned about Romance (by reading a lot of people’s tarot cards) I have been reading tarot cards professionally since 1989. Yes, that is 32 years. I was reading cards for longer than that. I have learned a lot about romance over time. These are a few of the points I have learned.… Continue Reading
Hosting A Virtual Tarot Party
Are you looking for some clarity in your life? Maybe some guidance through your most challenging concerns and questions? Well, tarot helps yourself and others find answers and direction in life. Whether you’re looking to host a memorable party or you’re looking for some one on one insight, hosting a virtual tarot reading sounds like… Continue Reading
Trust the artist
I am in the process of having some new tunics made to go with my costume. Julia (Needlman www.julianeedlman.com) is making them with the help of a very good local fabric artist named Jennifer Smith. This last week, they perfected the basic pattern and showed me some design elements they will be using to make… Continue Reading