I think my friend, Jason Ash, is a very insightful tarot reader. He agreed to answer three questions for me. It was no surprise for me to learn that he loves the Gaian Tarot, a deck that combines magic and wisdom with everyday life, much like Jason himself. Learn more about the Gaian Tarot (it's on sale now!) HERE. Jason Ash is a tarot reader in the Detroit Metro area. He grew up with the cards, reading them from the time he was a teenager. He believes that the cards challenge us to see the world in new ways, creating the clarity and insight we need to make our best decisions. He enjoys working collaboratively with clients and can often be found reading at the Boston Tea Room in

Yesterday I wrote a summary on the books in the self help, healing, and spiritual development categories that came out in 2012. There were three in particular that I wanted to touch on a bit more as we head deeper into this holiday season: Our Children Live On by Elissa Al-Chokhach,  Forever With You by Patrick Mathews, and By Morning's Light by Ginny Brock. These titles focus on bereavement and afterlife. Why these titles? Why now? I've heard year after year how the holidays are often the most difficult time for those who've lost loved ones. With the death of my sister earlier this year I'm learning first hand how very true this is. While the daily pangs eventually subside and "it

Today (December 7), we are celebrating the season with our Llewellyn Employee Yule Party. But it’s not very fair that you’re not invited, is it? So we want you to join us in celebration! Did we mention giveaways? In addition to having a great time, you’ll have a chance to win a copy of Ellen Dugan’s Seasons of Witchery and Hematite Runes from Lo Scarabeo, a perfect way for us to stuff your stocking this holiday season. (Two [2] lucky prizewinners will be drawn at random at the end of our Winter Solstice Twitter Party Celebration from the participants of that party. We will contact the winners via direct message after the party.) Save the Date and Spread the Word! Our Twitter

December is truly my favorite month! I love the sights. I love the smells. Even the sounds of music and ringing bells that I've heard every year before don't get old. The sense of magic I felt as a kid flutters back to life as new traditions are made and old ones are celebrated. One of these traditions is the year review that begins as I write my holiday letter. What did I do this year and where has life taken me? What did I love, lose, and accomplish? Often I'm left amazed at everything that's transpired in the course of twelve months! From that jumping off point I take another step and write down my goals for the year ahead. By the time I'm done I feel like I know myself a little