Most tarot teachers and authors advise keeping a tarot journal. I don’t know about you, but I love journaling and especially combining journal keeping with tarot. This entry begins a series of articles that explore what various authors and teachers say about journaling and tarot. This first foray is from one of my favorite authors, Christine Jette. Her book, Tarot for All Seasons, takes us on a journey through the Wheel of the Year, providing rituals and spreads inspired by the Sabbats and moon phases. But for now, let’s see what she says about journaling: Keeping a journal allow syou to put into words your innermost thoughts without fear of criticism. A journal is your

Many people in the tarot community know Ruth Ann and Wald Amberstone. They are the founders of the Tarot School and the very popular annual conference known as The Readers Studio. With two excellent books under their belts, they are also successful authors. One of their books, Tarot Tips, is an excellent book (useful and fun!) for tarot readers of any experience level. Compromised of 78 tips, tricks, and techniques, any tarotist, tarot teacher, or tarot meet up organizer will find it a treasure chest of inspiration. One tip, number 34 can be used as an exercise or a springboard for further discussion. Here’s a little taste: 10 Practical Questions to Ask the Tarot What do I

Of The Sun card from The Fey Tarot, Riccardo Minetti writes: “…the Sun is an Arcana that by nature is without any kind of ambiguity. It has no shadows, no veils, no half-measures. The sun represents all truths, all certainties…the joy of fullness and of security, when no doubt troubles the soul.” When this card comes up in a reading or I have to write about it for a book, sometimes I don’t have much to say because it seems so simple and clear. For the Mystic Dreamer Tarot, I wrote: “The Sun brings a simple message of joy.” So what better way to commemorate the simple joys heralded by The Sun with a complex exploration of it via a spread? I know, right? Have at it

Ruth Ann and Wald Amberstone, the hosts of the Readers Studio, work hard to ensure that attendees can absorb as much as their hearts desire. If one wished, one could attend various activities from 8 am until 11 pm. Not everyone does that, of course. But some are determined to take advantage of every opportunity. I am glad that I did attend everything I intended except for one 9 pm – 11 pm workshop. Lunch with Dan On Friday, lunch was provided. In addition to food, we had entertainment. They call this a “Lunch and Learn Session.” Dan Pelletier, one of the fine proprietors of The Tarot Garden, dazzled us with his wit and wisdom. One thing he discussed was the value of doing