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

A Facebook friend, Sarah Beaber asked: What do people who are writing tarot books need to know about copyright on card images? For instance, if someone were to submit a manuscript to Llewellyn, would there be complications if the author wanted to include images from decks that aren't published by Llewellyn? How does the number of card images in a text affect the price of production (and purchase)? Do writers need to seek permission for using images before submitting a manuscript, or is this something that's handled by the publisher if the manuscript is accepted for publication? Great question, Sarah! The first thing to know about tarot card image copyright is to know who owns the

Tarot of the Hidden Realm is an exciting deck by artist Julia Jeffrey and is scheduled to be released next fall. The images are so lovely, I cannot resist sharing them. I am finding them so inspiring, as I write the companion book. 4 of Swords Thoughts tangled in her mind binding her in confusion and distress. Her muscles tighten. Then, she slowly exhales a prayer. In a moment, she looks up, sensing an answer. The veil of trouble echoes in her eyes, but with each flutter of ethereal wing it grows lighter. Soon it will pass away and she will see more clearly. Like gifts from the heavens, the light blue wings bring peace. The almost imperceptible whispers of air kiss her skin

Advent calendars are calendars that count down to Christmas. Some are religious and some are secular. Whether you count down to Christmas, Yule, or the Winter Solstice, etc., if you love tarot, you can make a type of advent calendar. I made one last year. I put the cards in with backs facing out. Then each day, we'd pick one at random and turn it around, revealing the message of the day. HERE is the post on my personal blog with the directions for what I did.