Before we get to the REALLY good stuff, here’s a reminder of three Magickal things I have coming up this week and next…and ALL are under $25, each!
Global Pagan Summit (Online) – Nov 14 and 15. I am teaching a workshop alongside dozens of other incredible Witchcraft teachers. Only $25 for more Magick than you can imagine. Register here.
Pentacle’s Official Book Release Party (PDX) – Saturday, 11/21 at 6 p.m. Blackthorn Mercantile. Join me for crafts, snacks, and Magickal geeking-out. ASL provided.
The Morrigan: A Tough Goddess For Tough Times (Online) – Sunday, 11/22, 11am-1pm Pacific time. The Morrigan, a fearsome Irish goddess, is known for prophecy, warfare, and death, but also for supporting her community, and changing the world. This virtual class will include personal work for connect with The Morrigan to address oppression and challenging circumstances. Register here.
A Would-Be Tarot Reader Reached Out To Me:
I made a video to respond to the specific cards they pulled.
But then I went further…
As my Advanced Tarot students will see this weekend, I typically create a spread specific for every question I’m asked. Here is the spread I made for this specific question.
This spread will support any querent debating whether to have a tough conversation with someone.
The Code:
1.) The querent’s state of mind
2.) What holds them back
3.) How their parents would react if they told them today
4.) Do they NEED to tell them?
5.) What happens if they DON’T tell them?
6.) Action for best outcome
7.) Avoid for best outcome
8.) Best next step
The Reading In Action:
A note re: this reading: Although it was inspired by the querent above, I did this reading as an intentionally hypothetical one and may not necessarily reflect the specific querent’s experience.
1.) The querent’s state of mind – The Devil Reversed. This has been a quiet, secret fear for some time. They seem to be carrying a worst-case-scenario-is-the-only-one mentality.
2.) What holds them back – The Magician. This card can represent a strong communicator. They may be waiting to figure out the exact right words to share with their parents.
3.) How their parents would react if they told them today – Page of Cups Reversed. When upright, the Page of Cups is a kindly one. When Reversed, it doesn’t receive the news as we hoped. It may not be a good time to tell them.
4.) Do they NEED to tell them? – 8 of Wands. This card indicates a lot of pressure and direction. While it doesn’t say that they objectively MUST tell their parents, they may be feeling a strong desire to do so.
5.) What happens if they DON’T tell them? – 2 of Wands. This card can indicate separation from others. By keeping this a secret, it may make them feel distant from their parents.
6.) Action for best outcome – Ace of Pentacles. Approach this with practicality. The Ace of Pentacles is a very grounded, reasonable card, and a patient one. In this case, it seems to encourage waiting for the right time and not rushing anything. The right time will present itself.
7.) Avoid for best outcome – The Tower. The Tower indicates knocking down walls and full-on collapse. It’s best not to come tearing into dinner with Tarot cards in their hand declaring, “I AM A TAROT READER!!!” These other cards lead me to believe the parents have a lot on their plate right now and might not respond well, simply because they are so overwhelmed at present.
8.) Best next step – 2 of Cups. This card indicates connection and support. It encourages asking the advice of someone else who is patient and understanding and perhaps slightly removed from the situation who can offer grounded advice.