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The law of cause-effect The Wheel is followed by Justice, which invites us to a serious discussion about what’s possible when everyone is accountable. It can also be considered a cold card because it deals with truth. It is traditionally viewed as a card of objectivity. It is a useful concept in a world full of hype, […]

Sometimes the only way we can find the answers is to seek them out by ourselves. This is how to create sacred space and be alone with your thoughts. The Hermit In solitude, seek out the truth Sometimes the only way we can find the answers is to seek them out by ourselves. This is how to […]

Strength NOTE: In some decks card 8 could be Justice. Strength may instead be card 11. This course will focus on Strength, regardless of where it is found in your deck. Compassionate activism What does it mean to be’strength? This isn’t about muscle or might. It’s not about power or outward control. It is the strength that comes […]

The Chariot Fire, aim! We talked about manifestation and will under card 1. The union of inspiration and focused action. This theme continues with the Chariot, but this time we are firmly in the “focused action” stage. If you have ever procrastinated you will know what it feels like to be the opposite of this card! The Chariot […]

What does the word “love” mean? This card will challenge you to think critically about what “love” means and how it manifests in your life and the world around. It could be romantic or sexual love, but it can also represent friendship, family, love for one another, and love as an active principle. This, according to the […]

The Hierophant Wisdom of the ages All of us have an ancestry. All of us have ancient and modern wisdom within us that has been passed down through many different means. This wisdom is represented by the Hierophant. This card is often depicted as a Pope-like figure and can be confusing, due to its bizarre name. Its overtly […]

4. The Emperor Foundations are strong Many people seem to have a difficult relationship with the Emperor card. Many others strongly dislike it. My own informal research shows that the Emperor is one of the most disliked tarot cards. Freudian and Jungian theories are used to explain why the Emperor is often viewed as the archetypal father (with […]

The High Priestess What is beneath? The High Priestess is the unconscious in its most basic sense. This symbol, which includes the moon, the sea and columns of light, is about inner wisdom. It’s something we intuitively understand but aren’t able (or don’t) to access often. The High Priestess is at the shadowy portal between your […]

1. The Magician The manifestation of intention The Fool revealed our unformed potential. The Magician gives us shape, intention, and direction. This is the movement of zero to one. From nothing to anything. This is the second half of the beginning: Where the Fool made us give up, the Magician will. The Magician is the bringing together of these […]