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August 18, 2020
7 of Pentacles: Almost There, but Fully Here
The Sevens in tarot have an energy of both Wisdom and Challenge. Challenges arise in our journey as we upgrade our mastery in an area of life; and as we approach the final stretches of the cycle we are currently in. Our innate Wisdom is evoked as we engage with those challenges from a place of stability but with a strong pull towards continued expansion. Seven, after all, is composed of a Four and a Three. Four is orderly and stable. Three is expansive and optimistic. Seven combines those traits...
August 15, 2020
Queen of Pentacles: Gateway to Living Presence
Author and meditation teacher Tara Brach, in her book “True Refuge”, says that one of the best instructions she ever had for meditation practice was given to her by Thai Buddhist teacher Ajahn Buddhadasa: “Do not do anything that takes you away from your body.” Brach shares that “The body lives in the present. When you are aware of the body, you are connected with living presence-the one place where you can see reality, see what is actually happening. Awareness of the body is our gateway into th...
August 12, 2020
The Contractive Nest of Fear. A reading for Humanity!
When life gives us reason to fear, or when we find ourselves grappling with stress and worry; we don’t always have to push through. There are active and passive ways to deal with the scary situations in life. Often, the wisest path through fear is gentle and contractive like a healing cocoon. As we sit in the nest of fear, so much liberation and maturity can be hatched. The 9 of Swords, as our Energy for this moment, nods to our worries and concerns, whether great or small. So much fear-handling...
July 18, 2020
6 of Wands: Riding the Wave of Creation
6 of Wands brings the flowing, harmonious energy of number 6 to the striving, victorious vibration of the Wands suit. In the Smith Waite depiction, this card shows a jubilant rider and horse. This symbolism is important, because it refers to riding the wave of our past and current efforts, and tapping into the momentum of our passion and creativity. Number 6 is the wave, and the fire element of the Wands is our spirit and its sacred drives.
This harmony in the engagement of our efforts does n...
July 11, 2020
5 of Pentacles: Embracing but Transcending the Body
The 5 of Pentacles, although a contractive card, can ultimately guide us through great freedom and transcendence. Carrying the energy of Number 5, it can denote contraction or conflict within the material realm, as established by its suit and corresponding element, Earth. In practical terms, it has been said to point to health issues and fears, financial concerns, and poverty. It can also show we are feeling disconnected from our skills and in a contractive period in the way in which we build an...
July 7, 2020
Mars in Aries Spread
Use this tarot spread to call upon Mars in Aries energy in your life. This placement will go well into 2021, so use this spread at anytime!
July 5, 2020
Emperor 2020: A Mid-Year Review
2020 has, for lack of a better term, been a hell of a year. It has been a time of intense upgrades and much turmoil in face of collective challenges not faced by the global community at this scale for generations. According to tarot numerology, 2020 has been the year of The Emperor. On January 7, 2020, we posted a piece analyzing this correspondence called “The Emperor & Year 2020: What Does it Mean?” Several esteemed guests of the tarot community contributed some wonderful quotes on Emperor 202...
July 2, 2020
A Time of Collective Reassessment. A Reading for Humanity!
I think many of us are feeling it: the vibes are really off. Things seem confusing. We don’t want to give up on our hard work, yet the path forward does not seem light or clear. We’re sitting here in the middle of this stagnant energy. Of course, everything comes from Spirit. So how can we be present for the foggy yet necessary medicine that is making itself known to us? I pulled a message for myself and for the collective using @rootlocktarot’s Reassessment Spread.
Why do we need to reassess...
June 16, 2020
TikTok Tarot Lessons and Tutorials
Here is a running compendium of my tarot lessons and tutorials posted on TikTok!
@lesby.onixLesson on the No. 2 tarot family! #tarot #tarottips #learntarot #taroteducation #witchcraft #witches #witchy #tarotcard
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@lesby.onixThe Number 5s of the Tarot #tarot #learntarot #tarotbeginners #taroteducation #witchcraft #numerology #tutorial
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@lesby.onixUsing energy to pick cards for a reading #tarot #tarotreadings #w...
June 12, 2020
Interpreting Court Cards: Expressions of the Self, Colors of Time
The 16 court cards of the tarot are often touted as some of the trickiest cards to interpret. Described as the “personality cards” of the tarot, the focus of their visual depictions are people and not actions, often leaving the reader unsure as to what invitations or meanings they invoke. Even if you understand well the personality type ascribed to each court card, putting those types into practice as part of a cohesive interpretation is something that newer readers often encounter difficulties ...
