PinnedIs the Practice of Divination Irrelevant or Dishonest?As I continue to explore the sketchy written history of the early tarot, I frequently encounter the observation that the tarot cards, prior…Dec 6, 20211Dec 6, 20211
Grooming the SignificatorAUTHOR’S NOTE: The classic Celtic Cross spread requires the use of a court card to represent the person for whom the reading is being done…20h ago20h ago
Mars Abides: A Question of SurgeryAUTHOR’S NOTE: An acquaintance of mine has a long-standing medical issue related to several previous surgeries that looks like it may need…1d ago1d ago
“No Place Like Home” — Domestic Cards in Lenormand ReadingAUTHOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a series of posts discussing my experimental alignment of the 36 Lenormand cards with the 12 signs…2d ago2d ago
“Contact and Communication” Cards in Lenormand ReadingAUTHOR’S NOTE: In early January, I completed an experimental effort to align the 36 Lenormand cards with the 12 signs/houses and 36…4d ago4d ago
The 10 of Cups: “Pushing a String”AUTHOR’S NOTE: Sometimes we can tie ourselves up in knots when trying too diligently to impose esoteric symbolism on the tarot cards. I…4d ago4d ago
The Science of Tarot: Fact or Fantasy?AUTHOR’S NOTE: For the armchair scientists among my followers, my knowledge of quantum mechanics derives from nothing more academic than my…5d ago5d ago
Kicked Upstairs: A Numerical Displacement Method and SpreadAUTHOR’S NOTE: The assumption behind this spread is that the top tier of cards is more likely to be “fast-tracked” to closure, the middle…Mar 17Mar 17
“Just the Right Words”AUTHOR’S NOTE: Last night I was watching a documentary by and about Scottish comedian, actor and musician Billy Connelly (there are…Mar 16Mar 16
Tarot Journaling: Why Bother? (With a Little “Blarrrrgh!” on the Side)First a bit of personal drama. Pseudo-John Cleese intones gravely: “Tonight on ‘Too Much Information,’ we explore the frontiers of stomach…Mar 15Mar 15
