My wallpaper.

So springy

New Start and a Little Guidance.

Well, I was just feeling unsure about a new undertaking. So I drew this simple layout.

I think it looks good. In the past we have the cloud and the anchor. I am feeling trapped and unsure. Stuck in a rut. But on the other side..the stork and the stars promise something good!

The Sun and Moon Eclipse Special!

Yes I know... more astrology than tarot but there are the Sun, Moon and Star cards to tie it together! 

from Tarot of the Pagan Cats

Astronomically speaking, a solar eclipse is when the Moon appears to travel across and 'hide' the sun from those of us on Earth. It is simply when the rotation of the Moon brings it between the Sun and us. A lunar eclipse is when it appears that the Moon is consumed by darkness. It is simply the Sun behind the Earth. The Earth then casts its shadow upon the Moon.

Astrologically speaking, eclipses have always meant big changes.

Solar Eclipse: A Time to Sow

A solar eclipse joins the life-giving energy of the Sun with the mysterious and spiritual nature of the Moon. As the Moon slides over the Sun, it is sometimes said that the energy of the spirit and rationality combine anew. This is a process that repeats itself many times over our lives. 

First, think of the New Moon. This is the dark moon; when our closest stellar neighbor isn't in her normal darkened sky but instead travels the daytime sky with the Sun. As the moon goes back into the night sky it appears to wax, or grow. The New Moon period is a time to plant, to start, to begin anew.

Solar Eclipses are considered beginnings. A Solar Eclipse takes the growing energy of a New Moon and supercharges it. You may feel the urge to begin a new project, find a new job, seek a new lover. You may find yourself seeking to enter a new stage of life, travel, seek new challenges or completely conquer an existing obstacle. Some people may experience a restlessness that they normally wouldn't feel. Others may simply feel emotionally raw; as if each emotion was new again. Every astrological sign is affected slightly differently.


Eclipse energy can be felt for quite a while. Most people will begin to feel it slightly some three months before the event. Everyone will feel it the two weeks surrounding the event. For many it may feel like slight anxiety. Reverberations can be felt by sensitive types for several years after a full eclipse. 

Lunar Eclipse: A Time to Reap

Just like in Tarot, the Moon is a font of the unconscious self. As the Moon fills up, so does its pull on our collective unconscious. We feel more strongly, react more instinctively. As the Moon wanes so does its ability to tug on our emotions. It becomes time to finalize and let go of things holding us back.

A Lunar Eclipse takes the energies of the Full and Waning Moons a step further. It can be thought of as our 'shadow side' coming out from behind the light. Our emotions will run stronger. We are all about our relationships and how they make us feel - not so much their logistics or structure! We will look for new perspectives and work to shed those things that no longer fit who and what we are.

During a Lunar Eclipse the Sun and the Moon, symbols of our emotional and mental selves, are at opposite points. In a way, it is a visual reminder to not get too hung up on materiel concerns. Actions and decisions made around this time will make a lasting impression and bring awareness. They generally do it in a way that is unexpected; forewarned is forearmed. The energies of a Lunar Eclipse are strongest the two days before and for two days afterwards. Sensitive individuals may notice them for a week afterwards.

In Tarot

The Sun card is noted for being one of the most optimistic cards in a deck. It is expansive spirituality, joy de vive - life itself. The Moon is not known as being so optimistic. It's the card of the shadowed self, our unconscious with all its hidden horrors. The stars (our heavenly backdrop, so to speak!) in the Star speak of a creature with one foot on land (practicality of the Sun) and another in water (intuition of the Moon). Balance, perhaps?

Astrologically the Sun card is paired with the Sun while the Moon card is paired with Pisces. The Star is paired with Aquarius. Some say that a reading that features these cards in a positive aspect to each other could point to something written in the stars. Myself, I like to keep an open mind. 

Finally Friday!

I saved this, my favorite deck for last. Tarot of the Pagan Cats. I love this deck, love the art, and love how it reads for me. And no. They are not paying me. At all.
But man, what a sword heavy reading. Again, this is a Simple Cross. I did draw a clarifying card because...swords man. Swords. And it's  Friday the 13th too! EE!

The theme for Friday is the Knave of Swords. My challenge of the day is the 6 of Swords. My influences come from the Ace of Swords. My outcome is the 9 of Pentacles. And my clarifying card is the Ace of Wands.

The Knave is a chatty, happy Sword card. He's full of plans..and come Friday I know I sure am! The 6 card signifies change, travel, and transition. On a short scale, like a single day, this could simply mean an end of the work week and the beginning of the weekend. Whatever my transition, the Ace paired with the 9 of Pentacles implies a successful day. Oh, happy day.

The Ace of Wands... I do believe points to a creative weekend. I was hoping to do a bit more than just play video games this weekend. Perhaps I'll be able to do it.

Thursday's Reading

This deck is a deck that I modded when I was first learning. I gave their eyes pupils..and added elemental infos. I'm blanking on the name of this deck. I just remember it's older.
I've gone back to the Simple Cross.

The theme is the Moon while the challenge is 5 of Pentacles. My influences are in the Hanged Man. My outcome is the King of Swords.

I believe that my natural tendency to obsess and worry about things will be active today. Weee! I'm going to fret about all sorts of things! Luckily, I am aware of my tendencies. I am stronger, I can meditate through this, my own personal cross. And if I can clear my head of these frets and unconscious worries.... I will emerge a clear headed thinker. Success, at least for today.

Wednesday, A New Sort of Deck

I thought I'd do something a little different for hump day. This is a Petit Lenormand deck, Under the Roses. I'm still rather new at reading these... but they are interesting!
I did a 5 card line spread.
Basically, this spread is read
1-2 3 4-5
then
1 2-3 4 5
and finally
1 2 3-4 5
You can also read them together.
1-2-3-4-5
Card 3 is considered the Significantor. It's the main theme of the reading. Some will shuffle the deck and flip it then pull the cards from around the Lady or Gentlemen or Child (whichever fits!). I didn't. I let it be random!
I pulled, off the top of the deck, a 6th card. This is sometimes called the 'hidden card'. It pertains to things bubbling just under the surface of a situation.

So, the Fish and the Snake point to a possible money issues. (I will be broke by then! Hehehe.)
The Sickle, the Significator, speaks of a situation that involves change.
The Locket and the Letter are more romantic, these two speak of romantic messages or intents. Or just a heartfelt message.
The Snake to the Sickle is recovery.
The Lilies to the Sickle speak to healing.

I *think* there are two things going on. One involves an older woman recovering from health issues. Or, it is purely a health reading. A fear that I may be let down, that something may end...but a healing may take place instead. I hope so.
As I said. I'm new to this system.

Tuesday's Reading

I'm using the Simple Cross again. Deck is the Tarot of the White Cats.

Interesting...
The day's theme is the 4 of Chalices. My challenge is Judgement. (oh dear...) Outside influences are those of the 5 of Chalices. My outcome is the Wheel.

I'm pretty sure that this reading isn't trying to chide me about my work habits. Chalices are the suit of emotions and the inner life. I believe that today is a day of contemplation. The 4 of Chalices speaks of satiety, fullness and a satisfaction overfed. Judgement is telling me to re-evaluate, and renew myself in some way. The 5 of Chalices may speak of becoming too set in my ways, emotionally stuck.
The Wheel is a great card; I'm happy to see it. A successful day sees some rebirth, growth and a good day.

Monday's Reading with Black Cats

This kicks off a week of daily readings. I'm using the Simple Cross.
I based it roughly on the classic Celtic Cross. I love the Cross spread. It packs so much info into a reading. It is a fairly complex reading that can say so very much to a person. But it aimed at a time frame that can stretch into the months, not the days. I wanted something more suited to a daily reading. I thought about a single card or a three card spread but those are just not as fun. And really, everyone does them. I do them too but I wanted to try something new. Pretty sure this is new...

So, I simplified the Celtic Cross. This could be used for short term queries. I'm going to use it to see what the day has in store!

This deck is the Black Cats Tarot. I have no affiliation with any company...I just like this deck

It is read:
 .....4
1/2 3

1 is the day's theme.
2 is the day's challenge.
3 is the influences on the Questioner, at the present.
4 is the outcome card.

Erm.... I forgot to take a picture! 

My theme is the Knave of Pentacles. My challenge is the Devil. I'm being influenced by the Ace of Pentacles and I hope to achieve the Ace of Swords.

It's pretty fitting. Monday is the beginning of the work week. I do tend to get distracted by more entertaining things than the tasks I must complete before I can head home. The Devil here would be my desire to put off heading to work until the very last minute! But, I do want to succeed. I can, and have the ability to do so, as seen in the Ace of Pentacles. I will succeed in the day's tasks, if the conquering spirit of the Ace of Swords cat is to be believed!

Pimp Me

In tiara and pearls.... with my pimp cup!

A Tale of Love in Tarot

---1-2--B

--3-4-5--

-----6----

1 This is yourself, your feelings

2 This is your partner, same

3 that which joins you

4 that which keeps you together

5 that which is weakest, the issues

6 the issues and outcome of the relationship
It's based on this spread. 

'True Love' Spread

1 Queen of Cups, Reversed

2, justice

3, The wheel

4 two of Pentacles

5 ten of cups

6 three of cups

B seven of cups

Is ***** and I's future bright or bleak? 

A Deck Review: Tarot of the White Cats

 

This is not a deck interview. I may do one of those at some time... this is just my opinion of this deck. What I have done is to select my favorite cards...and my least favorite cards.

This deck is a very cute RW clone. I rather like the cute little cats. And I must say.. I'm not a huge fan of anthropomorphic animals. I generally prefer my creatures to be more creature like.But this is still rather cute.

Favorite cards.

I like The Moon, the Ace of Wands, the Empress, Strength and the Eight of Chalices.
The Moon.
I enjoy the almost playful feel of this moon. The cat lady holds it in her hand between two playful looking dogs. It's just a light-hearted scene.
Ace of Wands
This is just such a catly thing to do. And, that is one smug looking feline.
The Empress
She looks a bit like one of my favorite cat breeds, the Angora. With the playing kittens at her feet, the relaxed recline pose and the matronly look on her face, it is a far different feel than the rather stiff RW lady.
Strength
Out of the mouths of... lions?
Eight of Chalices
I really like the Cat in the Moon. Nice artistic touch.

Least favorite.

The Fool

 

Yeah, I get it. The Fool is a dog. And his smart little cat friend is a gray tabby... not a white cat. Stick with the theme!

The Wheel

I'm thinking that the artist was going for an allusion to the Fates spinning out our lives. I like the idea. I don't really like the sideways view.

Ace of Swords

It's just 'eh'. A odd choice.

I do like the back of the deck. It was just easy to include it. Cats, bathing happily. Not a common thing.

Cats love Tarot

Both of my cats will, if given a smidgen of a chance, try to sleep on my cards.

Silly creatures.

A Three Card Spread of Want

 'Will I get what I want?”

Three card spread, Tarot of the White Cats

A basic question of life. I used a basic but hopefully informative spread. This threecard spread works as follows:

----B

1-2-3

The background card is the Moon. This suggests that the situation is being approached in an intuitive or unconscious manner.

The first card is often read as the past. It can also imply those things that led up to this situation. In this case, it is the 10 of Wands. This card, like all tens, is a card of realized ambitions and work. This one suggests that the 'harvest' is as stressful as the work that went into it.

The second card is the present, or those things which are now at work. In this spread it is Judgment. The tabby angel blows his horn as newly-minted angel cats ascend to Heaven. Of note, the energies of this card are governed by Pluto, god of the Underworld. He is stern but just. It suggests that now is the time for a regrouping. Sit and evaluate your position, what you have achieved and what you hope to achieve. An 'awakening' comes, and with it a possible re-examination of priorities.

The third card is the King of Wands. There is much opportunity to succeed here; and the drive to see it through. Success is dependent on you in this situation. Avoid acting or becoming arrogant or forgetting the ones who helped to set the stage.

A Birthday Celtic Cross

Celtic Cross Spread, Tarot of the White Cats

The Celtic Cross is one of those spreads that everyone does. It's offered in nearly every beginner's guide even though it is a fairly advanced spread-not an easy one for a new-comer to grasp.

That said. It is a good spread, full of information and advice. I read this one on someone's birthday. A gift. A warning. Fun for all ages... even as 29 creeps closer. Any ways. Here is the variant that I used:

B-----------------10

---------5---------9

----3---2/1---4---8

---------6---------7

--------+-----------

There are a few different ways to draw and read the Celtic Cross. People love to change the 'Cross' part around. This one is the one I use. It's pretty much the same thing as the variant on the Biddy Tarot website.

A Pair of Couple Tarot Readings.

This is a layout of, as far as I know, my own. It's just a simple past/present/future/ for two people in a relationship. The extra card at the top is the 'background card' and is laid out top up first but drawn last.

The cards are laid as so:

                     -1-2-3-

                     --4-5--

• 1-past
• 2-present
• 3-future
• 4-partner 1 (or your partner)
• 5-partner 2 (or yourself)

First Layout

This seems to be a fairly cheerful reading. The background card is is the two of cups. Reading intuitively, this is a card that speaks of two individuals traveling down the road together, happily. 

Video Tarot Card Explanation

This guy is pretty awesome if you are into video learning.
These are worth the watching.

The Rest of the Major Arcana

A Beginner's Tarot Video Course

This is one of the best online free tarot courses for beginners I have yet to find. Four videos, maybe an hour and a half, total.
Video One

Video Two

Video Three

Video Four