Here in the northern hemisphere, Yule is almost upon us, but for our southern hemisphere friends, it is time for Midsummer. To help you celebrate, we’ve rounded up our best rituals, spells, books, and more! Midsummer: Ritual and Lore Use this ritual from Scott Cunningham to brighten your Midsummer festivities.     Midsummer's Dream Tarot Spread: Celebrate the freedom and liberation of summer. Because energy is so potent during Midsummer, it is a wonderful time for protection, developing psychic ability, and divination. Use the Midsummer's Dream layout when you want to visualize your heart's desire. Catch a glimpse of the future in the fall beauty of the sun's

Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Michelle Welch, author of the new The Magic of Connection. Perspective encapsulates the idea of a point of view and, ultimately, one's personal power. Many of us seem to have placed our power outside of ourselves and into the hands of others. We are so quick to blame others for their negativity instead of first assessing our own energy. The Magic of Connection helps us learn to mind our own energy in order to live a truly empowered life. Energy management begins with changing your perspective back to minding your own energy instead of blaming others. It is important to know whose energy belongs to whom. Learn to recognize your energetic

Dec 9 Tarot Basics Seven years ago (how time flies) we posted some tarot basics. Sometimes old posts are hard to find, so for any tarot newbies visiting, here is some very basic tarot information nice and handy in one

Congratulations to our Llewellyn books and decks that are winners of the 2020 CARTA Awards from the International Tarot Foundation! Best Oracle Deck: Runner Up: Enchanted Blossoms Empowerment Oracle, Carla Morrow Winner: Sufi Wisdom Oracle, Rassouli Judge's Choice: Yggdrasil, by Haukur Halldorsson, G. Hauksdottir Outstanding Artistic Achievement: Winner: Yggdrasil, by Haukur Halldorsson, G. Hauksdottir Aspiring Debut Artist: Runner Up: Enchanted Blossoms Empowerment Oracle, Carla Morrow Best Tarot Book: Winner: Your Tarot Court, Ethony Dawn The International Tarot Foundation (ITF) was founded with a clear desire to want to make a positive difference in the Tarot