Today's message is one of balance and beginnings. I also give some information about the crystals associated with today's cards.

References:

Article on aura quartz at loveandlightschool.com

Love and Lİght Live Podcast

thecitrinecircle.com education hub

This week's featured deck is The Crystal Power Tarot by Jayne Wallace with illustration by Roberta Orpwood, published by CICO Books.

This week's featured deck is The Crystal Power Tarot by Jayne Wallace with illustration by Roberta Orpwood, published by CICO Books. Today's Moonday Oracle deck is The Quantum Oracle by Sandra Anne Taylor, pıblished by Hay House.

Here is my awkward, bumbling, rambling attempt at a video episode. I alternate between correct and incorrect pronunciations of Marseilles (it should be mar-sei, not mar-sai), at one point I say minors when I should say majors, stumble over my words, and probably make other mistakes. But hey, at least I show you some pretty cool cards! I should note that these decks are not new; they're just new to my collection, so I wanted to introduce them before reading with them for the podcast.

I was trying to remember the name of a tarot deck that is the reason why the Lovecraft cards are so large. Here's the description from Amazon, which provides that information and more about how the cards were created:

"The illustrations of the Cthulhu Dark Arts Tarot were made by Førtifem. First entirely drawn by hand, each illustration was scanned and then colored using a computer. To ensure that the finished product honors the quality of the illustrations, as well as the greatness of the Cthulhu Mythos, they are printed on high quality paper.

The format (3.35" x 6.50") chosen for this Cthulhu Mythos-inspired tarot is much larger than the usual divinatory tarot decks, including the Tarot of Marseille. This format is close to one of the oldest tarot decks, the "Visconti-Sforza" created by the artist Bonifacio Bembo between 1428 and 1447."

Turns out I was going to say the right thing and just second guessed myself. I guess I was a little nervous. I'm not used to not being able to edit!

The Crystal Power Tarot description is not as interesting, but since I had one I felt I should include the other. So here it is:

"Featuring more than thirty stunning stones throughout the deck, every tarot card depicts a lavish artist-commissioned tarot image. The book provides interpretations for all the cards, plus the properties of their crystals and five spreads to try – from a simple card of the day to a seven-card chakra spread for healing. Each card also includes an empowerment affirmation, which provides a way for you to declare your intention and connect with the card’s crystal, thus taking action to influence your future and make your dreams a reality."

Timestamps:

The Marseille Deck (00:01:16)

Explanation of the Marseille deck's differences from the Rider-Waite-Smith and Thoth tarot decks and its historical significance

Tarot Reading Styles (00:02:45)

Discussion of the three main styles of tarot reading: Marseille, Rider-Waite-Smith, and Thoth, and their influence on modern tarot decks.

Reading with Marseille Decks (00:04:23)

Marseille decks, lacking scenes, rely on symbolism, color, numerology, and patterns, allowing for intuitive reading.

Cthulhu Dark Arts Tarot (00:08:36)

Cthulhu Dark Arts Tarot deck: flip-through of the deck with commentary on its design, guidebook, and the cards' association with Lovecraft's mythos

Crystal-Powered Tarot (00:14:17)

The Crystal Power Tarot: its association with crystals, affirmations, and the artwork of the deck

Card-by-Card Showcase (00:16:57)

A flip-through of each card in The Crystal Power Tarot

Booklet Explanation (00:20:41)

A look at the booklet accompanying The Crystal Power Tarot, with The Magician card's description and crystal meanings as an example

Closing Thoughts (00:23:28)

This week's featured deck is Deviant Moon Tarot by Patrick Valenza, published by U.S. Games.

Timestamps:

The audio quality issue (00:00:03)

Apology for the audio quality issue yesterday due to neighbors drilling

Interpretation of the Lovers reversed (00:01:10)

Discussion of the symbolism and interpretation of the Lovers reversed card in the Deviant Moon Tarot deck.

Advice on self-care and reciprocity (00:02:20)

Interpretation of the Queen of Pentacles reversed and the Six of Pentacles cards, emphasizing self-care and the need for reciprocity in relationships.

Offerings to spirits and nature (00:04:52)

Explanation of making offerings to spirits and nature, including types of offerings for different spirits and mention of previous episode on this topic (see below)

Announcement of live readings (00:08:16)

Offer of live tarot readings via Zoom, with details on where to find more info and scheduling

Contact information and closing (00:09:23)

Information on how to contact me for feedback or questions

This week's featured deck is Deviant Moon Tarot by Patrick Valenza, published by U.S. Games.

In this episode of Tarot Magick, I explore themes of balanced giving and receiving, and suggest generosity in various forms, from sharing resources to providing energetic support.

Deck: Deviant Moon Tarot by Patrick Valenza, published by U.S. Games

In this episode of "Tarot Magick," I use the Deviant Moon Tarot deck to focus on the Nine of Wands card, conveying themes of feeling trapped yet resilient. I discuss the card's imagery and its meanings, including perseverance and hope. For Moonday Oracle, I supplement the reading with two cards from the Forest Fae deck, the Honey Mother and the Forest Sister, offering additional insights on taking small steps and remaining hopeful.

The nine of wands (00:00:03)

Interpretation of the card, feeling trapped and isolated, and struggling to find the way out.

Explanation of the symbolism and upright meanings of the nine of wands card.

Forest Fae oracle cards (00:02:43)

Interpretation of the honey mother and the message of taking small steps. Also, finding joy in the little things and the significance of the moon shining after the storm.

Conclusion and contact information (00:03:52)

Closing remarks, encouragement, and contact details for feedback or questions.

Decks:

Deviant Moon Tarot by Patrick Valenza, published by U.S. Games

Forest Fae by Nadia Turner, published by Rockpool.

This week's featured deck is XIII Tarot by Nekro, published by Fournier.

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