tarot corner
thoughts
i've been reading tarot for over a decade, mostly for myself but more recently for strangers because i have learned that tipsy shuffling at a bar for a small crowd is absolutely delightful. i don't believe in actual divination of the future but i appreciate tarot as a more psychological tool, a mirror to hold up to the things that are already in the mind.
cups
feeling ~ water ~ the heart ~ intuition ~ creativity ~ depth
wands
wanting ~ fire ~ the soul ~ purpose ~ meaning ~ energy
swords
knowing ~ air ~ the mind ~ power ~ communication ~ truth
coins
having ~ earth ~ the body ~ experiences ~ resources ~ history
ace of cups
heart in a chokehold; epiphany; unfamiliar emotions. who did you just meet?
ace of wands
inspiration; the artistic urge; insistent craving. what do you really want?
ace of swords
knowing your next step; certainty of the truth; seeking clarity. what needs to be said?
ace of coins
a new material need; workplace changes (short or long-term); the beginning of a project. what needs to be done?
two of cups
partnership and creation; not everything can be done alone. do you play well with others?
two of wands
the planning stage; analysis paralysis; options. are you going to make a decision?
two of swords
the situation is unclear; decisions made without perspective; willful ignorance. are your eyes open?
two of coins
a balancing act; divided attention; overwhelm. what are you focusing on?
three of cups
socializing; community support; having too much fun. who's got your back?
three of wands
growth and progress; staying on course; the motivation to achieve. are you on the right track?
three of swords
betrayal; turbulent mental state; sometimes you gotta cry it out. what do you need to heal from?
three of coins
collaboration; being part of a whole; building something greater. who are you helping, and who's helping you?
four of cups
not everything that is given must be received; accepting the fear of missing out; no thanks! how full is your plate right now?
four of wands
enjoying the party after all of the planning; fruition; time to wrap it up. what deserves celebration?
four of swords
sleep on it; take a self-care break; saving something for later. do you maybe need to chill?
four of coins
not everything that is had must be shared; a rainy day fund; working with scarcity. where is your money/time going?
five of cups
a disappointment; cutting losses; sometimes it just doesn't work out. what's keeping you from moving on?
five of wands
talking shit; a battle of wills; fighting to be heard. what message are you trying to send?
five of swords
someone's lying; anything you say can and may be used against you; ulterior motive. who's being sneaky and why?
five of coins
vulnerability; the hard times; trapped in despair. what are you truly lacking?
pixel deck
i am working on a pixel doodle deck that may never be finished because 78 cards is a lot! but the original Rider-Waite card art is in the public domain and i wanted to give it a shot. palette used is apollo by the amazing Adam Younis.
my decks
the Everyday Tarot - truly my everyday deck. it's what i read for others with and since it's so sturdy it lives in my backpack most of the time. i love the simplified Rider-Waite imagery.
the Wild Unknown Tarot - my first real deck and now my sister's. one of my more mean decks - it'll tell it to you straight.
the TrueBlack Tarot - back when i had an altar, i used this as my ceremonial deck.
the Wayhome Tarot - my favorite for personal readings.
Postcards from the Liminal Space - companion oracle deck for the Wayhome, seemingly out of print.
the Oriens Tarot - very high on my favorites list; i backed it on KickStarter.
the Little Monsters Tarot - the illustration style is just so good.
the Pear Tree Oracle - companion to the above.
the Angelarium Oracle - very first deck of cards ever. i've been obsessed with Peter Mohrbacher's work for years.
the Cat Tarot - a gift! extremely cute. the devil is a golden retriever and death is a vaccuum.
the Marigold Tarot - because you always need a black and gold deck.
the Mesquite Tarot - really enjoy the book that came with this one. out of print maybe?
the Night Sun Tarot - i don't vibe with these enough to read with them but i do enjoy them as part of the collection.
the Tarot of the Unknown - a gift. Over The Garden Wall is a masterpiece, enough said. out of print.
the Binding of Isaac Tarot - another gift. i do enjoy binding me some isaac from time to time, but i can't find this deck online anywhere.
the Welcome to Night Vale Tarot - pretty sure this was my first fandom deck and i don't play with it enough.