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The Witch’s Complete Guide to Tarot, Available 10/11/22
Super exciting news, y’all! My newest book, The Witch’s Complete Guide to Tarot, will be out on October 11! I’m really jazzed about this one for a number of reasons – first of all, it’s downright gorgeous. Also, it’s a hardback, which makes me feel kind of fancy. The interior is just delicious – I’ll be posting preview pics over the coming weeks – and the cover is a snazzy purple, which of course is my favorite color. What else do I love? Well, it’s not just another Tarot 101 book. There are plenty of those out there – and if you just need a book of explanations of the 78 cards…
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Tarot 101 Online Class Series
Ready to learn about Tarot cards? This five-part, fifteen-hour intensive class, held in partnership with Erzulie’s Conjure Garden, will be offered live online, on Monday nights for five weeks, beginning March 23 and concluding April 20. Thanks to the magic of Zoom conferencing, you can take this class from anywhere in the world, in the comfort of your own home! You’ll learn the basics of how to get started reading Tarot cards, what you need to know before you begin, the best ways to select and protect your deck, a bit about the history of Tarot, and a variety of layouts to use depending on your needs. In addition, we’ll…
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Lithopolis, OH: Harry Potter Event at Wagnall’s Library
I’ll be cosplaying Professor Trelawney and reading Tarot in the tower for your entertainment pleasure at this amazing annual event — tickets are limited! Come to the 4th Annual Yule Ball in The Wagnalls Memorial Loft. Experience The Wagnalls Memorial transformed into the Great Hall for the night. It will be a magical evening under twinkling lights! There will be a DJ, dancing, appetizers, prizes, tarot card readings and a cash bar with beer, wine and specialty drinks from the wizarding world. Non-alcoholic drinks are included in the ticket price. The dress for this event is semi-formal, although dress robes and witch and wizard costumes are also encouraged! This event…
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Room With a Boo: Tarot & Divination For Writers
Are you a fiction author who wants to add some spooky divination elements to your novel? Got a character who’s getting a Tarot reading full of sketchy cards, or who keeps encountering a weird old lady with a pendulum? This workshop, which is part of the Room with a Boo Haunted Writing Retreat, will help you master the basics of writing about Tarot cards (and readers!), as well as other forms of divination such as pendulums, scrying mirrors, runes, and more! Note: You MUST be registered for the Room with a Boo Haunted Writing Retreat to attend this workshop.
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When Tarot Readings Fail… And They Do.
A reader says: I’ve been reading Tarot cards for a few years now and have been practicing on family members and friends. Last week, I was asked to do a reading for someone I had never read for before, and it was a disaster! None of the cards made any sense, and I felt terrible afterwards. Is this normal? While I wouldn’t go so far as to say it’s normal–because that word can mean a lot of different things–it’s definitely not uncommon. Really, it does happen, and it happens for a variety of reasons. Sometimes you, as a reader, may just be having an “off” day. Maybe you’re tired, not…
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The Cat Ate My Tarot Card and Other Weird Things
A reader says, “I found a deck of Tarot cards that I had forgotten about, and one of the cards looks really weird. It’s got a tear across one edge and it feels strange. Maybe my cat got hold of it and nommed on it. Maybe my toddler did, because he’s three and eats everything. Okay, honestly I really don’t know what happened to it. Can I use it?” You win the Internet today, because I don’t think I’ve ever gotten an email before with the Tarot equivalent of “the cat (or the baby) ate my homework,” and yet here we are. There’s a first time for everything. However, it’s…
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Review: Tarot of the Pirates
I’m a huge fan of pirates — even wrote a kids’ alphabet book about them — so when I saw that there was a pirate Tarot coming out a few years back, I had to have it. Tarot of the Pirates is just plain fun. What do I like the most? Frankly, the artwork in this deck is really nifty, and not what you typically see in Tarot artwork. It’s sassy and brash, dark and dangerous, and the imagery is nicely matched to the Tarot card meanings. The Pirate Tarot deck is one I use a lot when reading for male clients, or for women who are empowered, independent and…
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Tarot History: Pamela Colman Smith
This is an article that originally appeared on my About.com site, but because of a network overhaul, it’s no longer available there. I wanted to share it with you anyway, because so many people forget the contribution that this woman made to the world of Tarot. Of particular note is that Smith was a woman of color, working in the creative arts during the turn of the twentieth century. Tarot History: Pamela Colman Smith The Rider Waite Tarot deck is one of the most iconic collections of images in the metaphysical world. If you see a Rider Waite card, you know exactly what it is. This is the deck that…
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The Intro to Tarot Study Guide is Here!
A few weeks ago I announced that About.com had advised us that they would shortly be doing away with the e-courses. While it was disappointing to hear, there are certainly solid reasons for the decision on their part – however, a LOT of readers have given me feedback in the past about how much they loved the e-courses. Two in particular, the Intro to Paganism & Wicca and Intro to Tarot courses, were extremely popular. When I posted this initially, I was able to announce that I’d revamped the Intro to Paganism & Wicca e-class into a 13-step self study guide, which is getting really great responses. Today, I’m pleased…
