Iris on saffron wings arrayed with dew Of various colours through the sunbeams flew. ~ Virgil Here in North Carolina, the irises are early this year, and are now coming into their full, spectacular bloom. Regarded as one of the top ten love flowers, the Spring iris shines with beautiful radiance and is a traditional … Read more
Give me a look, give me a face, that makes simplicity a grace; Robes loosely flowing, hair as free — Such sweet neglect more taketh me Than all the adulteries of art: They strike mine eyes, but not my heart. ~ from Epicæne; Or, the Silent Woman by Benjamin Johnson (1572-1637) If you have been … Read more
Calling all Tarot people! Beginners, seasoned pros, and everyone in between – no matter what your experience level, if you love the Tarot, this is your tribe. You really need to be there! 2012 Readers Studio April 27 – 29, 2012 LaGuardia Marriott Hotel, New York Dive into our giant love fest with each other, … Read more
With the New Moon and the beginning of the Year of the Water Dragon, I am launching a year of celebrations, in honor of it being my fortieth anniversary with the Tarot. I bought the deck I featured on Wednesday back in 1972, and it was true love from then on. I’d had a fling … Read more
Please celebrate the Year of the Hierophant with me as I share Part Two of my guest blog, from one of the greatest living Speaker of Mysteries — the sublime Caitlín Matthews. I invite you to post the results of your readings, if you try the enclosed spread. And once again, thank you, Caitlín. ~ … Read more
Every January for the last 12 years or so, I have written an essay discussing the Tarot Year, which is based on the Major Arcana card that corresponds to the one- or two-digit number that we get when we add up (and sometimes reduce) the digits of the year. If you recall from my series … Read more
“I hope my images help create a culture of strong and gentle women and men, working together to create a beautiful, peaceful and just planet.” ~ Joanna Powell Colbert, Journey through the Gaian Tarot As you all know, my passion and my calling is the Tarot. I bought my first deck in 1972, and it … Read more
Here’s something new you could try! For the next thirty days, you could practice and learn to read the Tarot. I’ll get you started in the class I am teaching tomorrow at Dancing Moon Books in Raleigh! This could be a fun, inspiring new thing you try for the next thirty days. But, even better, … Read more
Wind of knowledge Simple and wise, Bringer of the lightning That strikes in our minds. Come to us. Be here now. From Circle Casting Song © Susan Falkenrath Wolf, from Reclaiming Second Chants Thank you with all my heart to everyone who has been sharing your own experiences here. Your responses are profoundly inspiring. It … Read more