2024 is a universal Strength year, according to the Tarot. (Card from the Unifying Consciousness Tarot) A universal year card gives you an idea of the atmosphere of the year ahead, the forces that we’re all immersed in, breathing in, and navigating. Knowing the character of the Year Card gives you valuable insight into how to make the most of opportunities, manage challenges, and thrive over the next 12 months. 2+0+2+4=8, and that number corresponds with the Strength card (in the Waite-Smith system at least). So, what does it mean, that we’re in a Strength year? Strength is having the capacit ..read more

For me, 2024 is a Wheel of Fortune year. 2023 was a Hermit year for me, and as I’m a true introvert, that felt just fine. But now, I’m gearing up for a wild ride as I spin to the fast-paced Wheel of Fortune year. As a Hermit, I reflected, gained insight, and made plans for the future, and now is the turning point, when things take on momentum and manifestation. Although there are often a lot of changes that take place in a Wheel of Fortune year, many ups and downs, unknows and surprises, there is a general atmosphere of GOOD LUCK (knock wood). In a Wheel year, it’ll serve you well to be on th ..read more

Over the past few months I’ve been introducing you to the mystical and practical world of the Tarot. So far, we’ve journeyed bravely through the Major Arcana cards, meeting universal archetypes that resonate with us human beings at the soul level. Last time we confronted (and made friends with) our own personal demons in The Devil, and let the chips fall where they may with The Tower, and now we’re so ready for a gentle encounter with two of the most celestial and soothing cards of the Tarot, The Star and The Moon. Look up, make a wish, give a howl, and read on. Just in case you’re not familia ..read more

Over the past few months I’ve been introducing you to the mystical and practical world of the Tarot. So far, we’ve journeyed bravely through the Major Arcana cards, meeting universal archetypes that resonate with us human beings at the soul level. Last time we came face to face with Death itself, and communed with a guardian angel, and now we’re well fortified for an encounter with two of the most challenging cards in the Tarot, the Devil and the Tower. Don’t be daunted, these cards ultimately bring freedom and illumination if you’re willing to see what they need to show you, and to take their ..read more

Over the past few months I’ve been introducing you to the mystical and practical world of the Tarot. So far, we’ve journeyed about half-way through the Major Arcana cards, meeting universal archetypes that resonate with us human beings at the soul level. Last time we swung with the scales of Justice, and then we hung around in the upside down with the enigmatic and serene Hanged Man. Now, get ready to meet the next two cards in the deck, Death and Temperance. Just in case you’re not familiar with the Tarot, here’s a quick snapshot of what the Major Arcana cards are before we dive into this epi ..read more

Over the past few months I’ve been introducing you to the world of the Tarot. We’re starting our journey with the Major Arcana cards, the universal archetypes that resonate with us human beings at the soul level. Last time we met the introspective and introverted Hermit, and rolled with the ups and downs of The Wheel of Fortune. Now, get ready to meet the next two cards in the deck, Justice and The Hanged Man. Just in case you’re not familiar with the Tarot, here’s a quick recap of what the Majors are before we dive in. A traditional Tarot deck has 78 cards. Every card in a Tarot deck is valua ..read more

Over the past few months, I’ve been introducing you to the world of the Tarot. We’re starting with the Major Arcana cards, the heart of the Tarot deck, the universal archetypes that resonate with us human beings at the soul level. Last time we explored a couple of strong-willed and unshakable cards, The Chariot and Strength. Now, we move forward to the next two cards in the deck, The Hermit and The Wheel of Fortune. Just in case you’re not familiar with the Tarot, here’s a quick recap of what the Majors are before we dive in. A traditional Tarot deck has 78 cards. 22 of these are called the Ma ..read more

I spend a lot of time on my own. I’m an introvert, so generally speaking, that suits me well. But, I also have a tendency to ruminate and get lost in my thoughts when I’m on my own. Sometimes those thoughts are creative, and magical, and inspiring. And sometimes, they aren’t. Sometimes those thoughts turn on me, and a not very kind voice takes over and points out all of my shortcomings and limitations and failures. The thing is, I’m pretty sure those unkind thoughts aren’t at all accurate, certainly not to the degree that my inner critic is asserting. Nevertheless, once I’m in that place, it ..read more

For me, 2023 is a Hermit Year. If you know me, I’m sure that made you smile. Why? Well, what comes to mind when you hear the word, “Hermit”? What is the defining characteristic of a Hermit? Yes, you got it, they like to be alone. They need to be alone. I am the biggest introvert I know, and the Hermit is the archetypal introvert. So, the energy of my year card resonates with me, and I am looking forward to sinking into it fully. I’m going to write, meditate, continue to read Tarot online from my cozy turret-like home office and see what there is to see within my own vast inner cosmos. The Her ..read more

I love reading Tarot at all times, in all seasons and on all occasions, but there’s something especially powerful and empowering about consulting the cards at the start of a New Year. A New Year Tarot reading gives you the chance to pause and assess before you get pulled into the demands and patterns of everyday life. It gives you space to reflect on everything that you’ve experienced over the past year, and to get clear on what you want to achieve and how you want to feel in the new one. This year, we all need that sacred pause more than ever. There’s a lot to digest from 2022, many triumphs ..read more