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Moving Blog

Hello!

I originally started this as a side blog just to see if I wanted to continue with Tarot and maintain a secondary blog. I’ve decided that I while I do want to continue with Tarot and posting my journey I will need to separate it from my main blog so I do not accidentally crosspost. I will be keeping this blog up but will post all new content to my new solely Tarot blog at: https://awithew.tumblr.com/. 

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I - The Magician 

Power, focus, resourcefulness

The Magician is powerful; capable of manifesting their desires. Using their skill, focus, optimistic demeanor, and resourcefulness, they achieve all their goals  and overcome any obstacles. Holding infinity, the magician is capable of limitless possibilities as long as they put their mind to it.

If this card is pulled, then this is a time when one has tremendous influential energy. By deeply concentrating on one’s goal, using their knowledge, and resources, they can accomplish anything. 

However, should this card be pulled as a reverse, it suggests that you may be out of touch. Perhaps you have unrealistic goals, are not utilizing all of your talents and resources, or your objectives may not be clear. Regardless, a reassessment is needed. 

The Magician in reverse may also represent being manipulated by another, or feeling as though your skills are not being utilized fully. 

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Decided to charge my new decks with sunlight today. I usually prefer moonlight but decided to take advantage of the sun’s first appearance in days! 

#tarot #tarot cards #tarot community #oracle cards #oracle community #angel tarot #happy tarot #enchanted map oracle

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Daily Draw 1.17.17

Question: What do I need to focus on right now?

Deck: Victorian Fairy

Keywords: Optimism, freedom, happiness

Yes the world out there is scary and I’m extremely anxious and nervous about school and starting my internship tomorrow; however, this isn’t a time to turn inwards and isolated. The Knight of Summer is telling me I need to focus on allowing myself to be happy and free. I’ve earned it. It’s time to fly with the birds and just enjoy life. Be free, be optimistic, and be happy. <3 

#tarot #daily draw #victorian fairy tarot #knight of summer #tarot community

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2 new tarot decks and my first oracle deck. So excited to start working with these!! 

#tarot #tarot community #oracle #oracle cards #tarot cards #oracle community #happy tarot #enchanted map oracle #doreen virtue #angle tarot

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On Deck Interviews

When first getting a new deck, tarot, oracle, or otherwise, there are a lot of ways to bond with the cards and get to your deck.  Many people suggest a tarot spread designed to interview the deck itself, and they often include spread positions like “What will I learn from you” or “In what ways will you challenge me” etc.  These are intended to help you get a feel for how the deck will respond to your questions, what type of personality the deck will show, what have you.  I’ve often recommended this method myself, but usually along with a list of other things you can do to get to know your deck. 

But you know what?  I really don’t like deck interviews at all!  It took me awhile to figure out exactly why but I think it’s because it has the potential to set the tone for the entire relationship with your deck, before you even break the ice.  

But wait, isn’t a deck interview supposed to be the ice-breaker?  Well, yeah, but how many ice-breaker activities have you done in school, in sports, in the workplace?  How awkward have they been?  Did they give you an accurate view of the people participating?  Were you always able to give a complete representation of yourself?  If you have, that’s awesome, but I’ve always found them to be somewhat clumsy at best.  

Getting to know people (and decks!) takes time and consistent interaction.  

Another issue I have with them is that they’re often being used by newbies who haven’t yet had the time to develop their confidence in their intuition.  They often second guess themselves or limit themselves solely to the LWB, and in many cases, have difficulty interpreting a spread as one cohesive story, and strictly stick with card by card meanings.  Details are sometimes missed, tone is misinterpreted, and that’s to be expected, of course.  So I think it’s really unfair to set the tone of the relationship with their deck with just one reading.. or the same reading over and over again because what does that mean?  I don’t get it.  Lemme start over as many newbies do lol (please realize, I’m speaking from experience, I’ve gone through all of that too!)

So.. here’s the part where I offer you alternative ways to get to know your deck and get your “I wanna do readings!” fix too

Daily challenges!  There are always plenty floating around on tumblr and instagram and will give you prompts to use to work with your deck.  

Free readings!  It may seem like a big leap, but if you’ve done a few readings for yourself, you can definitely give practice readings to others.  It’s ok if you’re still using the book.  The thing is, you’ll (potentially) get a very diverse amount of questions and situation to read for.

Reading for past events.  Think about big moments in your life.  Ask your deck what they’ve taught you, how they’ve shaped you into the person you are today, etc.

Reading for fictional characters.  Gossip with your deck over your favorite fandom!

I feel like these methods are both more casual and more organic.  Using them, you will get to know your deck naturally over time, rather than trying to juice it’s entire personality out of one reading.  

If you like doing deck interview spreads, and they work for you, that’s great!  Really it is, and keep doing that.  Always do what works for you!  But if you have trouble, and you feel like you’re not getting what you needed/expected/wanted out of them, there are other ways!  You don’t have to do what everyone else does, we all have different ways of learning, we all have different strengths.  Find what will work best for you!

#tarot #deck interview

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Daily Draw 1.14.17

Question: What’s holding me back?

Deck: Steampunk Tarot 

So I was intending to pull only one card but ended up with two because one jumped out of the deck while I was shuffling and the other stalked me the entire time I was shuffling. It just kept appearing!  

Seven of Wands Reversed was the jumper card. This one took a bit for me to figure out what it was saying but I think it’s trying to tell me that I need to have more confidence in myself. I’m about to start an internship (something I’ve never done before) that has a lot of major responsibilities. I am also coming up on Comps for my Masters at the end of the year and I’m terrified that I will fail. I keep telling myself I’m not prepared for the internship or Comps and that I’m not ready and not good enough. This card is saying that that lack of confidence is holding me back from succeeding. I know that I can do it. That I can rock this internship and pass Comps, I just need to have more confidence and conviction in myself. 

The Hermit Reversed was the stalker card. I think I knew before I shuffled and drew that this card was going to appear. This one relates to me on a more personal level. I’m an extreme introvert that has become steadily more isolated over the years due to terribleness in my personal life. I think I’ve fallen too far into the mindset that if I just stay in my house most days that nothing bad will happen. However I’ve isolated myself so much that nothing is happening. Life is passing me by. This card is telling me that I need to stop hiding away from the world and get out there, whether to find new friends or even a relationship again. It’s time to stop being the Hermit and explore the world. 

#tarot #steampunk tarot #daily draw #seven of wands #the hermit

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The zodiac signs sorted into the Hogwarts houses:

Scorpio as a dweller of Ravenclaw ♏

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Tarot Tip: Inverse Cards

It took me a while to get the meaning of Inverse cards.   What is an inverse/inverted card? This is when you flip the card over and the picture is upside down. Inverted cards have their own meaning that is usually quite different than the rightside up version. 

I heard it means the opposite Well, no, not exactly. Some people may interpret them this way, but I find it more accurate that it means that the intent/meaning/symbolism of that card is either Repressed, or Excessive. 

Repression You are struggling with this concept/idea.  It’s not coming as easily, or causing a battle within yourself.  Example: if right side up the card has to do with creativity and imagination, you may be struggling with your creative juices when the card is reversed. 

Excessive This is when the card’s meaning has gotten excessive, gone to an extreme, or become toxic. There must be Balance in all things, and when things become excessive, they ultimately become destructive.  Continuing with the example of a card to do with creativity and imagination - perhaps your imagination has run away with you.  Or you are neglecting necessary responsibilities in pursuit of creative outlet. 

How do I know which is which? Your intuition should be able to tell you pretty quickly if you are struggling to manifest the concepts in the card, or if they have been taken to an unhealthy extreme. 

Protip: Pay special attention when there are inverse cards involving relationships.  Relationships can become toxic far too easily and your intuition may be warning you of a situation or relationship that needs to be brought back into a healthy balance. It is easy for us to let our emotions run away with us. Use your intuition and the cards to help you maintain healthy situations, and when something becomes toxic or unhealthy - take steps to resolve it or walk away if it cannot be resolved. 

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Tarot Trick

Shuffle your deck and think about a goal or desire. When you feel ready, split the deck in your hands and then hold the exposed card face up on either side. The card revealed in your left hand is what will hinder you, in your right what will help you.

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This month will serve to help my growth and the changes within this life experience. I created this spread to help me Release what no longer serves me, Rebuild my best life from the rubble of change and Recharge my goals and interest to create more harmony and authenticity within my true self.

Position One: Release: What must I RELEASE from my life?

Sometimes there are things, people and areas of our lives that have run their courses and no longer serve us to be the best we can be. This position asks us to look at that portion of our lives so that we may clear out the clutter to make room for the new.

Position Two: Rebuild: How can I REBUILD my life?

Sometimes reinvention can be a scary thing. We often don’t know where to start. This position provides the first small step in rebuilding our lives.

Position Three: Recharge: How can I RECHARGE the best part of my life?

Sometimes in life we lose focus on the things that matter, our passions, our relationships, interests, our calling. This position provides us with how we can breathe new life into our passions and rejuvenate those parts of our lives so that they can continue to help us with being our most authentic and joyous selves.

Post Notes: Please do not remove the captions. Spread: Release Rebuild Recharge Tarot Spread by @tarotprose Copyright:  © Ivan Ambrose 2016 Navigation: Table Of Contents | FAQ | Contact me Spread Disclaimer: This is my own personal spread. I am not a medical professional, nor claim to be, nor do I suggest this spread to be used in replace of medical treatment. This is just what helps me and I wanted to share it with others.

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💓🍾 - well this sounds promising!

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Round 3 of Major Arcana posters! Feel free to use these however you like, just make sure to credit me please!

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Part 2/3 of the major arcana posters. AKA, the ones i forgot to add.. Anyway this is FINALLY the full set posted, in correct order. 

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Some posters I made for my portfolio of a few keywords associated with the majors! Feel free to use anywhere and anyway you’d like, but if you’re going to repost them please do credit me, or at least don’t claim as your own :) 

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New Year’s Resolutions for the Signs

these resolutions are compiled from asks sent by my wonderful followers! I based the post off moon signs, but feel free to check you sun or rising too!

aries: be more open • don’t let people take advantage of you • stop procrastinating on school work • focus more on yourself • find what you are passionate about • make others happy • give yourself permission to make mistakes and not be perfect 

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” -Helen Keller

taurus: stand up for yourself • be more positive • be less stubborn • be more adaptable • believe in yourself • stop worrying about what others think of you • focus on what you think about yourself

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” -Norman Vincent Peale

gemini: don’t let the little things bother you • stop procrastinating • believe in your dreams • study more • improve organization skills • pave your own road • be yourself

“What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.” -Ralph Marston

cancer: do what makes you happy • live in the moment • don’t let other people’s opinion effect you • be more outgoing • go on more adventures • be braver •  work on your artistic skills • be kinder

“True happiness involves the full use of one’s power and talents.” -John W. Gardner

leo: live in the moment • give back to the community • read more books • put yourself first • take care of yourself • be more independent • stay clean

“Go for it now. The future is promised to no one. “ -Wayne Dyer

virgo: be nicer to people • study more • be more on time • realize you don’t need to be perfect • love yourself • be comfortable in your own skin 

“Follow your inner moonlight; don’t hide the madness.” -Allen Ginsberg

libra:  be more confident around others • work towards success • focus more on studies and family  • be more motivated • be mindful of others 

“If you fell down yesterday, stand up today.” -H. G. Wells

scorpio:  focus on your own happiness • finding coping techniques • focus more on your ambitions • become your best self • surround yourself with great people • work harder • be healthier

“Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.” -Stephen Hawking

sagittarius:  take more risks • take relationships more seriously • focus on your growth • be nicer to others • think more positivity • take care of both physical and mental health • try new things

“You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.” -Rabindranath Tagore

capricorn:  get more done • improve time management • understand more about the world around us • take initiative • take care of yourself and others • relax more • be more organized

“Never give in and never give up.” -Hubert H. Humphrey

aquarius:  learn more about the world and yourself • be more in touch with your emotions • try new things  • being a better person • allow yourself to make mistakes • trust people more • be healthier

“When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.” -Franklin D. Roosevelt

pisces: purse your passions • take care of yourself • figure out who you are • take action • be more confident with yourself  • work towards your best self • stop letting people influence you

“Do something wonderful, people may imitate it.” -Albert Schweitzer

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reblog and make a wish! this was removed from tumbrl due to “violating one or more of Tumblr’s Community Guidelines”, but since my wish came true the first time, I’m putting it back. :)