Reverse Tarot Challenge

I cannot tell you how excited I am for this challenge!   I think it is a brilliant and imaginative way to think about the cards.  My goal during the month of May is to post a card from 1-3 decks each day to my IG.  What will happen here is more in-depth reasoning as to why I picked the cards.  I have decided that I will do weekly round-up of my favorite cards of the week.  (I am really bad with daily blogs)

 

The PLAN:

Each Day on IG I will post a card from my everyday deck, Legends of King Arthur.  I will also try to pick a card from one or two of my other decks ie Shadowscape (this may be a good way to start learning this), Celtic Dragon, Runic, and the Rider-Waite.  I would like to point out that I read more intuitively so the "standard meaning" of the card may not match the theme of the day but I will try to make sure those cards are explained in the weekly blog.


Day 1 Looking Beyond the Obvious

As soon as I saw this prompt I knew exactly what card I wanted to use from the Arthurian Deck.  No doubt for me it is the Nine of Shields Ragnell.

As Gawain gazed into the fire, the Loathly Lady shed her skin and emerged as the comely Ragnell. (from the booklet)

I love this card's story.  It is all about looking beyond, being kind, and not judging.  This is also about making sacrifices for the greater good.  Depending on the surrounding cards I will read it either as look at your negative thing in a new light or "suck it up buttercup" and you will be rewarded.


I decided to go through the Shadowscape deck looking for a card that embodied the teme.  As I said I am starting to read more intuitively so I am looking a the booklet at all for this deck yet.  The 7 of cups just seemed to fit the bill.  I am loving the muse pointing out what is beyond, showing the man what can be,

Ostara reading

Well, I said I would do one and I did.  But it confuses me and it bothers me.  I have been debating on actually talking about it.  I guess getting it out and maybe will help clear up my confusion.

Since I am confused about the reading I will not be doing an interpretation segment.  This will just be the spread and from the book meanings.

1. Seed - What to plant - The Lovers

Interpretation: Love, harmony, and comfort. The blossoming of a relationship. Trust and honor. Deep emotions. Infatuation, strong desires. Interaction with others. May indicate the beginning of a romance, or the need to make an important decision.

2. Stem - Where to look for support - Temperance (R)

An unpredictable life of extremes. Inability to connect and hear the inner voice. Lack of imagination. Boredom.

3. Prune - What to release - Two of Spears (R)

Dread of future challenges. Pessimism. Heavy burdens.

4. Water - What to nourish - Knight of Shields (R)

One who oppresses the ideas and dreams of others. A stick in the mud. Stagnation and complacency.

5. Bud - What to expect - Two of Swords

Misrepresentation. Vulnerability. Dishonor.

Long time no see!

I don't think I have built up any form of a following on here.  Which is a shame?  I should try harder.  I have a horrible habit of walking away from projects if I get a little lost.  Today I have roamed back to my blog.  I am updating some of the info on me and general housekeeping here.  Digital spring cleaning I think.  Nothing I am changing will be too glaring, just little things in my profile and what not.

Sun and Energy time

This past weekend was my first Ostara celebration and it has inspired my return.  I have been a solitary practitioner in my Wiccan/Magic practice but this was my first group event.   It was interesting being out of the "broom" closet with friends and in a safe space.  I was even allowed to layout my tarot deck on the altar to soak up the sun and the energy of the ritual.  I was also asked/volunteered to call a quarter.  That was a push for me because I am so nervous around so many new people.  It ended up being lovely and I look forward to the next event.

Enjoying the sun!

I have not actually done my Ostara spread yet.  I thought about doing one at the brunch but I did not want to be the only one to have their cards out and reading.  I have found that if I am the only one reading then everyone will ask for reading and I was just too drained by the weekend to do that.  So I will be doing that later in the week and posting a picture on IG.  I have not decided on the spread yet.  I have seen Biddy Tarot has one out but I think I may poke about today and chose the one.

I have found a new tarot podcast that sounds really nice.  Wildy Tarot on Stitcher is great.  I am listening to their "A Good Place to Start" episode and it is like sitting at a table listening to them talk, laugh, and enjoy tarot.