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Are your ready to read the Tarot?
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This month, we're celebrating Tarot-vember! It's not a real holiday, but maybe it should be. This is a great time to spend brushing up on your divination skills, now that Samhain is over, and Tarot is one of the most popular practices in use today. This week, we'll be looking at what to do when a reading goes bad, how you can make your own cards, the use of reversals, and what to do if a damaged card pops up in your deck.
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When Tarot Readings Fail
Ever do a reading for someone, and nothing in the spread makes sense at all? It happens - sometimes Tarot readings go bad. Let's talk about some of the reasons that this may happen, and what to do when it does.
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Can I Make My Own Tarot Cards?
People have made their own Tarot cards for centuries.
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A reader lives in a country where it's hard to find Tarot decks, so she's thinking about making her own. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you'remaking your own Tarot cards.
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Using Reversed Tarot Cards
Do you have to use a reversed card when you turn it over in a reading? Not everyone does, but some people insist on it. Let's look at some of the reasons why you might use a reversal, or why you may choose not to.
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Can I Use a Damaged Card in a Reading?
Should you use a damaged Tarot card in a reading?
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Should you use a Tarot card that's been damaged, if you're doing a reading? Let's look at some of the issues to consider if you've got a damaged Tarot card.
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Let's get started reading Tarot Cards!
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This month we're celebrating Tarot-vember! Okay, so maybe that's something we just made up, but it's a great way to practice our divination skills, coming right on the heels of Samhain. For the entire month of November, we're going to be looking at all kinds of aspects of the Tarot - from the basics of choosing a deck and protecting it to different spreads and the business of Tarot reading. Let's just jump right in, with some Tarot 101, where we'll talk about how to get started. We'll also look at selecting the deck that's right for you, keeping your Tarot cards safe, and how to prepare for a reading.
Next week, we'll be looking at what to do when a reading goes bad, how you can make your own cards, the use of reversals, and some simple spreads to try.
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Tarot 101: An Introduction
To people unfamiliar with divination, it may seem that someone who reads Tarot cards is “predicting the future.” However, most Tarot card readers will tell you that the cards offer a guideline, and the reader is simply interpreting the probable outcome based upon the forces presently at work. Anyone can learn to read Tarot cards, but it does take some practice. Learn more aboutTarot Card Basics.
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How to Choose Your Tarot Deck
There are thousands of Tarot decks to choose from.
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For a beginning Tarot reader, few tasks are as daunting as actually choosingthat first deck. There are hundreds of different Tarot decks available. Really, it can be a little overwhelming. So how does a new person choose a deck? Read on for tips on Choosing Your Tarot Deck.
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Keeping Your Tarot Cards Safe
Now that you've found the Tarot deck that's right for you, there are a few things you should do to keep your cards not only physically safe, but also to shield them from negative energy. Here's how to Keep Your Tarot Deck Safe.
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Preparing for a Reading
There are a few things to keep in mind before reading for others.
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So you've got your Tarot deck, you've figured out how to keep it safe from negativity, and now you're ready to read for someone else. Great! Learn what you should do before you take on the responsibility of reading cards for another person. Here's how to Prepare for a Tarot Reading.
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The moon is full of magic!
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The moon has been a source of inspiration and power for a long time, so why not take advantage of that moon mojo when you're working on ritual and spellcraft?
While each month's full moon has its own unique set of correspondences, there are many traditions that believe that the different lunar phases should be used for different types of magic. We'll also talk about lunar folklore, moon rituals, and what to do with all those full moon names if you live in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Lunar Folklore & Legends
The moon is, in terms of distance, the closest heavenly body to earth. We can see it in the sky for three weeks out of four, and people have, for thousands of years, used its light to guide them in the dark. In addition to the personification of the moon as deity, there are all kinds of fascinating legends and mythsassociated with the moon and its cycles.
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Monthly Full Moon Correspondences
Each of the full moons has its own associations with magic and folklore. Here's a comprehensive list of the different full moon phases, along with links to detailed information about how to celebrate them appropriately. Southern Hemisphere readers, there's a special section just for you, to help figure out how to celebrate where you live!
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Gods & Goddesses of the Moon
There are many deities associated with the moon.
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For thousands of years, people have looked up at the moon and wondered about its divine significance. It should come as no surprise that many cultures throughout time have had lunar deities - that is, gods or goddesses associated with the power and energy of the moon. If you're doing a moon-related ritual, in some traditions of Paganism you may choose to call upon one of these deities for assistance. Let's look at some of the better known lunar deities.
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Moon Phases & Magical Workings
For many Pagans, the cycles of the moon are important to magical workings. It's believed in some traditions that the waxing moon, the full moon, the waning moon and the new moon all have their own special magical properties, and so workings should be planned accordingly. If your tradition follows these guidelines -- or if you think you'd like to time your magic based upon the phase of the moon -- here are some tips on what sort of magic to perform during the various lunar stages.
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