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Ritual as Punctuation

by Craig Conley

by Craig Conley In her blog posting entitled Using Ritual to Centre and Empower Your Tarot Readings, Catherine alludes to such concepts as sequencing, directing the flow, calling together, and allowing time. Interestingly, all of these concepts are inextricably tied to punctuation. For example, commas and bullets delineate sequences, long dashes and colons direct the [...]

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Freaking You Out Since 1991 – Melissa Tarot

by Melissa

~ Freaking You Out Since 1991 ~ That’s my tagline for my website. That, and “I already know you want one..” The truth is, though, that I’ve been freaking myself and my family members out since I was a kid. My family is part Native American, part Czech/Polish gypsy. We know stuff. We’ve got ‘The [...]

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Tears

by Catherine
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by Helen Howell Should I cry for that which is passed? Tears, sparkling drops that dampen the soul. Does it change what I can see? Oh knife that stabs, a pain that lasts. ~ Am I filled with regret for things done, Tears, that flow and burn their path. What good is a breaking heart [...]

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Pathways Towards Rebirth

by Leanne Dolby

Every once in a while, someone comes along that makes you sit up and take immediate notice of their presence; something that happens unconsciously because of their warmth, wit and eloquence – Leanne Dolby is one of those people. Tarot Elements Contributors is extremely proud to present Leanne’s wonderful Tarot poem about the Death card [...]

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The Tarot Lady’s Horseshoe Spread

by The Tarot Lady
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The Horseshoe Tarot Spread is a very reliable layout that I have been using for years. It gives more depth than a 3 card spread but isn’t as complicated as something like the Celtic Cross. Although I can take no credit for designing it (I believe I found it in a book called Classic Tarot [...]

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Reading Out Loud – Part Two: The Practicalities

by Valerie Sylvester

Welcome to Valerie’s lively Guide To Reading Tarot In Public Venues, Reading Out Loud – Part Two: The Practicalities. In her own words, she describes this post as: A few other things I’ve learned about reading in public, and life in general. Take it away Valerie! Not Everyone is Going to Like You! I’m an [...]

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Reading Out Loud – Part One: The Venues

by Valerie Sylvester

Halloween is rapidly approaching, and after that the bulk of the seasonal holidays start rolling in. This is generally a busy time, as everyone seems to be hosting a party, charity event, psychic fair, or some sort of festive gathering, and they’re often looking for tarot readers. I’ve done my fair share of readings at [...]

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Svetlana’s Terrific Tarot Muffin Spread

by Svetlana K
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It’s a simple spread, no fuss. Tells you all you need to know without worrying about who’s covering each sign in what house. It can be used to check the coming week, see how a situation will progress or do a plain general reading.

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