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A tarot spread to begin looking into one of your past lives. This is just to start you off, it is not going to be extremely detailed.

1. Start of Life: your childhood of this past life, the early years, how you acted and what you experienced

2. Teenage Life: how you behaved in your teenage years and what you experienced

3. Young Adult Life: How you acted as a young adult and how you began your entry into adulthood

4. Adult Life: How did you act? Possibly may tell you about your family and career.

5. Late Life: What was the last years of your life like? Possibly may tell you what lead to your passing.

6. How people saw you: how did people around you perceive you? How did you carry yourself in public?

7. Your inner self: what was your true self? who were you behind close doors?

8. Your purpose: what was your purpose during this life? Did you achieve it?

9. Soul Mate: did you encounter one of your soul mates in this life? Who were they to you? A lover? A friend? A family member?

10. How does this life affect you now? What has carried over from this past life to your current one? Did an experience from this life cause you to behave a certain way now? Has it affected your views?

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Ancestral Tarot Spread

————1————- ———3—-2——— ——4———5—— —-6————-7—– ——8———9——- ——–10—11——- ———–12———–

1. Who are the ancestors participating in this reading?

2. What is their relationship to you?

3. How do they make their presence known?

4. What is the wisdom you need to find?

5. What is the wisdom they have to offer?

6. What is your spiritual path?

7. The reason this path is yours.

8. Your innate abilities from this path.

9. What must happen before you start this path?

10. How can you dedicate yourself to this path?

11. The culmination of the reading.

12. A blessing from the ancestors.

Tarots with playing cards♦♣♠♥

In my native country we use French cards almost every day, so I obviously grew up attached to my playing deck and never felt the urge to buy proper tarots - even my current Major Arcana deck is homemade - but don’t get me wrong, I l♥ve tarots - especially those like Shadowscapes, Rider, Art Nouveau and Luminous Spirit! Readings with playing cards are a bit informal, yet accurate and difficoult to interpret because of upright and reversed cards looking the same. It’s like a complex version of the Minor Arcana. Hope you like this post:)) 

Number correspondences, good & bad: 1 (Ace, A) – beginnings, opportunity; missed chances, bad timing 2 – cooperation; disharmony 3 – connection, sharing; loss 4 – stability; instability 5 – activity; disturbance 6 – pattern, communication; ignorance 7 – mystery, change; stagnation 8 – movement, harmony, time; imbalance 9 – growth, wishes; disappointment 10 – completion

J, Q & K refer to people and their behavioral attributes. Jacks represent children and young people under 35. Queens represent women, feminine things. Kings represent grown men. The JOLLY always means big potential (good), or big risk and foolishness.

SUITS

HEARTS ♥ [ CUPS > Water > Emotions, feelings, relationships > Emotional, creative, romantic, compassionate, moody. ]

K - good advice from a fair-haired kind man Q - good advice from a fair-haired kind woman  J - a young admirer, a good friend 10 - good, success 9 - wish, desires 8 - good, surprise 7 - bad, fakeness 6 - good, luck 5 - bad, jealousy  4 - travel, change 3 - good, love 2 - good, support 1 - good, happiness

CLUBS ♣ [ WANDS > Fire > Creativity, action > Practical, friendly, reliable, trustworthy, stubborn. ]

K - action from a dark-haired, confident man Q - good advice from a dark-haired, confident woman J - a dark-haired young admirer or friend  10 - good, quick money 9 - achievement 8 -bad, work issues 7 - good, unexpected 6 - good, success 5 - new friends 4 - bad, deceit 3 - good, love 2 - bad, gossip 1 - good, wealth

SPADES ♠ [ SWORDS > Air > Thoughts, communication > Powerful, controlling, secretive, charming, detached. ]

K - a dark-haired selfish man Q - a widow or divorced woman J - a younger person, hostile and jealous 10 - bad, news 9 - bad, illness 8 - bad, temptation 7 - bad, deceit 6 - good, changes 5 - bad, opposition 4 - bad, worries 3 - bad, breaks 2 - bad, breaks 1 - bad endings, death

DIAMONDS ♦ [ PENTACLES > Earth > Practicalities, work, money > Extravagant, impulsive, intelligent, optimistic, dynamic. ]

K - a fair-haired or graying man of authority and status Q - a fair-haired gossipy woman  J - a young person who’s unreliable or bringing negative news  10 - good change, finances 9 - good, change 8 - new job 7 - good, arguments 6 - bad, arguments 5 - new beginnings 4 - good, advice 3 - bad, legal 2 - new partnerships, gossip 1 - change, message

Sirius, a bored gen-xer: do you know any good jokes?

Harry, a gen z: life. *laughs hysterically*

Sirius:

Sirius: I was hoping for a nice knock-knock joke, but no, now I have to call the child psychologist. Again.

for those of you that like Omens. found it on pinterest, don't know original source

The Signs and Scents

♒️ Aquarius (January 20th - February 18)

Cardamom, spearmint, mist, marzipan, cold air, palo santo, citronella, geranium

♓️ Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

Rain, lavender, the sea, warm showers, blankets, berries, soap, chamomile

♈️ Aries (March 21 - April 19)

Pine, bonfire, orange zest, lemonade, black tea, cinnamon, rosemary, frankincense

♉️ Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

The after rain smell, fresh cut grass, earth, rose, sage, freshly cut hay, floral tea, cedar wood

♊️ Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

Vanilla, honey, apples, steam, pepper, the moment before it rains, thyme, toast, freshly lit candle

♋️ Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

Coffee, blankets, coconut, sparklers, wildflowers, thunderstorms, tree sap, cucumber

♌️ Leo (July 23 - August 22)

Melon, incense, honeysuckle, mango, blown out candle, wood, star anise, beeswax

♍️ Virgo (August 23 - September 22)

Cotton, bread, mountain air, bergamot, lily of the valley, forests, tea tree, grass

♎️ Libra (September 23- October 22)

Warm towels, lemon balm, top of babies head, pumpkin, ylang ylang, dryer sheets, myrrh, cider

♏️ Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)

Jasmine, wine, freshly lit matches, ginger, chai tea, hot spring, juniper, cherry

♐️ Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)

Timber, leather, lilac, fall leaves, eucalyptus, fresh paper, lime, maple trees

♑️ Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)

Old books, oranges, fir tree, grandmas house, campfire, patchouli, fresh coffee, nutmeg

Hello! Hope you're having a good day! I wanted to ask if you could tell me anything about astral projection? I really want to do it but I'm worried if it's dangerous and also wanted to know how to exactly go about it? If you could help, that'd be great. Thanks a lot ♥️

We call it wandering.

I first did it when I was five.

I woke up after a nap crying. I told my dad I saw a dollhouse in my dream, and that I wanted it. He gave me the equivalent of USD 20, told me to go back to sleep and buy it.

Of course he really gave me the money so I could get one from the mall. But the cash was gone by morning. I was angry. I thought my dad took it back. He swore he did not, and had my brother take me to the mall to find a dollhouse.

That night, I woke up at 3:00 AM. Instead of the dollhouse we bought hours before, what I glimpsed on my desk was the one I had seen in my dream. I went back and bought it after all.

Even now, when I sleep over in my childhood home and wake up in the middle of the night to pee, I still see it on the desk, as if waiting to play with me.

It is only our body that requires sleep. When we dream, our soul stays awake, journeying in limbo to places our body cannot go. We either find ourselves in our memories of the past, in a hidden corner of the present, or in the future. Even in a parallel reality, or beyond the veil. Oftentimes, we come across other people.

Wandering, or astral travel, is simply setting a destination instead of merely going with the flow; as well as making sure the mind remembers the expedition.

The first step is to decide where you wish to go. A moment from your childhood? A year into the future? In a parallel reality where a loved one who has passed on is still alive? Or the day when you will walk the aisle as a bride?

Wherever it is, you will visit as a spectator, unable to influence what is happening in that reality, but capable of interacting with other wanderers. Think of it as watching a movie. But instead of being in front of the screen, you are inside it.

On a night when the moon is full or waxing, go to bed wearing the appropriate shoes. If it is cold where you are going, bring a jacket. If it is likely to rain, hold an umbrella.

Once you are used to wandering, you will no longer need the help of the moon and the protection of clothing.

Lull yourself to sleep by slowly reciting:

“Neirtsalop, sutidar. Samre, rutacirep. Udnapret, atartso.”

Hum the words slowly. Chant them rhythmically. They are powerful words that lift the veil, allowing your soul to leave this reality. As you speak them, think of the place you wish to be.

The moment you surrender to slumber, you are guaranteed to get there. What is uncertain is if upon waking, you will remember your journey. If you do not, it only means you are not yet strong enough.

Keep trying. Some witches succeed on their second night, others on their ninth. There are those who can do it on their first, but only for a few moments, before being thrown back into our world.

You know how the saying goes. Anything that is worth doing is worth failing at, at first.

Actually useful shit to have as a witch

You really don't need all the fancy bullshit every tumblr influencer will ever tell you to use. Here's my countdown ofaxtually useful shit.

A pocket knife, preferably with a wood handle. Use that bitch for everything, enchant it, carve symbols in it. It will absolutely be your best friend.

A good bag or backpack with a couple of plastic or ziploc bags in it. If you ever run off into the woods to find minerals, bones, plants, etc. A set aside bag and some things to store your treasures in becomes a necessity.

Basic divinatory sets. You don't have to buy fancy shit, learn to divine with playing cards and dice, or learn geomancy, lithomancy, or rune casting with homemade sets. A tarot deck is nice, but it isn't necessary when you've got so many other divinatory aids available.

A nice sized chunk of scrap cloth. When you process dried plants or sort new ones, that shit can and will get everywhere. A scrap piece of muslin or linen can help contain all of that mess and make clean up way easier.

A stash of good rocks. Draw sigils or symbols on those babies and leave them in the garden, the windowsill,property boundaries, under the stoop, etc. You can never have too many good rocks.

A pendulum, for fucks sake. The cards are going to be vague as hell when you're trying to figure out yes or no questions, and using a candle to communicate with spirits is really fucking hard outside. If you can't afford one, find a nice chunk of pointy quartz and learn to macrame.

A workspace. Everyone talks about having big fancy altars, but no one mentions that you need a good surface to do all your work on.

Storage, so much storage. I'm not talking about mason jars and pill bottles, I'm talking about where you put all the things you put in those jars. Having a workspace with drawers is immeasurably helpful.

A broom and water source. You're going to be cleaning up after yourself a lot, it's helpful to have a jug of water and a broom that stays by your workspace.

A mode of cleansing. I make a salt concoction to scatter around my workspace on short notice and store it close by.

On that note: SOMETHING TO CANCEL SPELLS WITH. Eventually, something will go wrong. You'll want to end that spell immediately. Have something to do it with.

A strainer. If you don't have a blender, rub dried plants across it to get a powder. If you do have a blender, you can strain that powder with it. Either way, if you intend to powder shit, get a strainer.

Small trays. It makes drying flowers so much easier if you have a small metal surface to contain them with- then just stick those suckers in a southern window and let em go.

Yarn/string scraps. Having a box or drawer of scraps makes trying this up to dry easier and a bit less wasteful.

A stash of offerings for whatever you work with. Honey for fae, coins for graveyard gatekeepers, alcohol for ancestors, etc.

Protective talismans or charms. Once you're into all of this stuff, you'll likely stick your nose in something you shouldn't. Having basic protection with you or in your workspace is incredibly important. A key and hagstone with red string is simple and effective.

A lighter- so many people forget the most basic shit. You're going to want to light shit on fire if you're a witch.

And a last tip- if something is too hard for a mortar and pestle, a plastic bag and hammer works too.

✨ a tarot spread i made for trying to see who’s reaching out to you ✨

1. card to represent entity 

queen of cups - a beautiful, introspective woman sits on a throne at the edge of the sea. this entity is a women or has feminine energy, she is caring and compassionate. intuitive and creative, she goes with the flow. she might be an empath, a highly sensitive person, a healer, or psychic. 

2. my relationship to them 

the empress - a full figured woman, with a peaceful aura and peaceful energy. perhaps someone from my maternal line, with the previous card it seems to make sense that it is a female. a call to connect with feminine energy. she is also deeply connected to nature and perhaps is calling me to connect with nature and the female divine as well. with the pregnant belly showing, it really points to being a maternal ancestor. 

3. why are they reaching out 

the sun - her warmth and light shine down on me, she wants me to be happy and positive. she wants me to live life to the fullest that perhaps the people who came before me couldn’t have. she wants me to be open and confident, free and careless. 

4. how they relate to my ancestors / are they an ancestor? 

the hierophant - either they taught my ancestors about spirituality and tradition or they were an ancestor who taught others. they passed on knowledge, perhaps cultural traditions. with the previous cards, it would make sense for this person to be some kind of spiritual advisor or healer.

5. what can i do to hear them out? 

page of wands - communicate via prayer or just talking, they want me to undertake a journey but for it to be creative, lively, and free. they want me to be full of energy and find my passion and go for it. perhaps a path similar to the one they took. 

6. what can i do to honor them? 

eight of pentacles - card of apprenticeship and mastery, whatever i’m currently practicing, keep doing what i’m doing because this is the right path. i’m currently in college studying art history, and trying to learn more and more about my own history. i must keep at this. they are encouraging me to do so. i will achieve success this way.  

7. card to represent their origin 

seven of wands - this is someone who was fiery at times and stood up for what they believed in. perhaps they were caught in the middle of a battle or constantly had people against them or critical of them. despite their sensitive nature, they defended themselves and protected what they cared about. if they were a teacher of some sort, then it would make sense for them to have a few who did not agree with them. 

extra pulled cards: page of pentacles

oracle cards: warrior woman and answer the call 

Tarot Spread - Were Your Ancestors Witches?

• 1 • Did My Ancestors Practice The Craft? • 2 • Where Were They From? • 3 • Who Were They? • 4 • How Can I Identify These Ancestors? • 5 • How Can I Learn About Their Practice? This is my personal spread I came up with myself. Enjoy! 💖

Astrology, the Basics Cont.

Houses

Okay, so you’ve learned what planets in astrology represent and now you want to know more, relatable (and if you haven’t learned what the planets symbolize i’ll link it here.) So now, what are the houses? The houses are found through a mathematical system used to divide the zodiac into segments. There are many astrological housing systems but today we’re discussing the Placidus housing system which divides the zodiac into 12 individual “houses.” We read the houses in a counterclockwise motion, going from first to twelfth. Remember houses are time and place sensitive.

Here we go:

Our First House

Here is where the zodiac starts, where everything begins. Naturally ruled by the sign of Aries, who in turn is ruled by Mars. These are the energies that influence this house. Our first house can be characterized as simply, “me.” It’s your physical body, your appearance, how you meet people for the first time, your first reaction to any outward situation. It’s your personality on a surface level. The “mask” you wear in public. This house is where we find the “Ruler of our Chart,” your ascendant, the sign on the cusp of your first house, sometimes abbreviated as ASC/AC. This sign will greatly influence our personality and physical attributes along with any planets that fall into this house. This house is what we project out into the public, so planets in this house will be projected outwards. 

Our Second House

This Venusian house is ruled by Taurus. This is a very earthy house so it covers things that are material and tangible. It rules over our five senses: taste, touch, sight, smell, and sound. Material things we find pleasure in. What makes us feel comfortable, whether it’s a cozy blanket or a new pair of Louboutin heels. This house is our money. How we make our money. What we value. Our own personal self esteem, how we value ourselves. This house reflects our outlook on wealth and how materialistic we are. Planets in the 2nd house will impact our material belongings, income, and our immediate surroundings. This house also rules the vocal chords/throat so it’s also how we sound when we speak, maybe even if we can sing. Do we have any hidden talents? Do you find yourself yearning for a flashy car or are you content with your 2001 Camry that gets you from point A to point B? These can be answered by our second house. How much we indulge in material things as well as how often we treat ourselves. 

Our Third House

This house has a knack for chatting. Mercury’s home under the sign of Gemini, I give you the Third house! The third house is rules over our communication, our “lower mind.’’ The third house is how we learn, our day to day thought processes. Here we find how we connect to the world around us on a personal level. This house includes our relationship with our siblings, how we interact with our neighbors, how we travel on a smaller scale, for example a road trip or going to school. This houses covers electronics and all our gadgets, our internet use. This is how we think, our intellect. Are you a gossip? How strong is your focus? Do you jump around from topic to topic? This is indicated through our third house and it’s sign. How quiet and reserved one is, is reflected here. Whether or not our brain to mouth filter functions is found in this house. The third house shows us whether we were the one to blurt out an answer in class or silently keep it to ourselves due to our lack of confidence in our personal knowledge. Here is how where we find how we feel about learning. 

Our Fourth House

The natural home of the moon, ruled by Cancer. This house can be characterized as the center of our being, where our soul feels at rest and comfortable. The sign on the cusp of our fourth house is called our Imum Coeli, or “IC” for short. This is the lowest point of our chart, the foundation, where we came from. The IC is where we find our “astrological DNA,” our roots and connections to our ancestors. Our IC is considered by some astrologers where we reincarnated from and what lessons we brought to this life to learn through the most intimate of settings, our home and family. The IC is a very tender part of the soul and the sign on this point is extremely important and personal to us. Planets in this house intensify the effects of this house especially if they form aspects (conjunctions, oppositions, squares, etc.) to our IC. The fourth house is where we find our security, or lack thereof. This where we feel the most safe to be our real selves. The fourth house is our childhood, the setting and characteristics of the home life. Our parents, our mother in particular. Did we grow up in a stable home? Maybe your home was always nicely decorated. Did you have to make sure you took your shoes off at the door before entering? These attributes can all be found by the sign on the cusp of your fourth house as well as planets within the house.

Our 5th House

Now this, this is a fun house. Naturally ruled by Leo who’s ruled by the Sun himself, this house shines bright. Here is where we come into contact with our creativity. Where we are most alive. This is how we play around. How we express ourselves in a confident, light-hearted manner. The home of the arts, ranging from theater, to painting, or even fashion design. This is where we are most childlike, after all this is the house of children. This is the house of the heart, the house of romance. Where love is sweet an fun, casual flings you remember with warmth. This is the house of that one summer you spent at the lake house ;)….if you know what I mean. Here is where we find casual sex and relationships. This is the house of baby-making, starting a family. This house is an outlet to express all of our passions in a creative light. Here we are shown how much we let loose or if we can’t. How we handle criticism from outside forces is also highlighted here. “This is a happy house.” “We’re happy here.”

Our 6th House

Mercury returns, the sixth house is ruled by Virgo, the sign of service. Here we find our daily routines. Wake up, brush your teeth, shower, make your breakfast of waffles and exactly two strips of bacon on the side, yeah..that house. This is the house of health and diet. How prone we are to illness, the strength of our immune system, the sixth house has got you covered! Are you “up in the gym just working on your fitness?” Let the Instagram fitness gurus say amen! This is that house. This our personal hygiene and how cleanly we are. Our skills. How we handle work. How good we are at our job. How we serve others. This is an important house to look at as planets that fall in here can effect your health and work ethic!

Our 7th House

So you’ve been shot by Cupid’s arrow? Well this is where we lock the relationship down, and uh, put a ring on it. This house is where we make long term commitments, business relationships, even friendships, and yes, marriage too. This is where our 5th house casual fling goes from the “what are we talk” to the “let’s make it official,” conversation. This house is ruled by Libra, who is governed by Venus. This house is about peace and harmony, two things needed for a successful relationship of any kind. This is how we relate to people close to us, using the sign on the descendant. The descendant is our seventh house cusp, it’s directly opposite of the ascendant, it’s who and what we are attracted to in relationships. Since this is the opposite of our ascendant, this is another house of projection; however, this is the what the world projects back to us, it’s like a mirror, we are what we attract we just don’t see it, others do. 

Our 8th House

Ruled by Scorpio, here is where we delve beneath the surface straight into Pluto’s underworld. This house is the threshold between life and death. Where life starts and where it ends. This is a house of healing. But for something to heal here it has to die and be reborn, transformed, as something completely new. Nothing leaves this house the same as it went in, so this highlights where we are transformed in life. How we handle and see death as well as how we handle and see life. This house governs sex, in it’s truest, rawest form. This is sex on a deeper, psychological level where we are literally fusing ourselves with someone else. This house is the house of obsession, manipulation, and jealousy. There’s no yellow brick road here. This is also where we find how we deal with power and control, are we power hungry, controlling? This house rules over mystery, crime, and investigation. This house is why for whatever reason we find ourselves fascinated with studying serial killers or watching American Horror Story. This house is occultic studies, uncovering the real truths about the world. In contrast to its opposite, the second house, the eighth house rules over other people’s money. Your joint bank account with your spouse, or being written into your parent’s will. Are you a sugar baby? How do you pay your taxes? Did you inherit a large sum of money? The eighth will likely answer those questions. The eighth house can also allude to many spiritual gifts, especially for those with planets inside the 8th. These people can have a special ability to see into the spiritual realm through clairvoyance, or even become a medium between the two worlds. 

Our 9th House

Welcome to the house of “higher knowledge” ruled by Sagittarius who is governed by Jupiter. Here lies our philosophies, our belief systems, our religions. The 9th house is the direct opposite of the 3rd house which focuses on learning on more simpler terms, the ninth house is more scholarly. This house rules over travel on a larger scale, traveling over seas to foreign countries. Adventure. This is the house of our dreams and wisdom. Our knowledge at its highest point, where we learn and understand the world. Learning in the abstract, while the third is house is learning the basic fundamentals. The third house is where we develop our writing style and skills, whereas the ninth house is where we write and publish a book. Get it? Do you love to travel, or are you afraid of planes? Are you always trying cuisine from various cultures? Have you always wanted to be a teacher, professor, or priest? Maybe you dream about life where you can just jump on a plane and see the world. These traits are connected to the ninth house and planets that fall into it.

Our 10th House

We’ve reached the highest point of our chart, the Midheaven, or “MC” for short, which is the cusp of the tenth house. It’s the direct opposite of our Imum Coeli (IC,) which is our fourth house cusp, where our soul came from, the MC is where our soul is going. It can be characterized as our “destiny.” What our soul feels the most happy doing for work. The MC can show where our best career choice would be, this is another area where we project ourselves however it’s projection on a larger scale rather than the one-on-one projection from our ascendant. The MC is how we project ourselves to society as as a whole, how we are seen by authority figures. The tenth house is ruled by Capricorn, who in turn is ruled by Saturn. This house isn’t about the tangible portion of success (2nd house) but more so the status and praise that comes with it. Saturn is the Father, so in the house we see our masculine parent’s energy here. Maybe they push you to work hard, they set the rules. The tenth house is how you respond to authority and rules. Planets here will influence that. This house is your public reputation, whether or not you will have a “good” or “bad” one, but that’s subjective. This is your career, the job you dedicate your life to. This is a very public house.

Our 11th House

“Friends, How many of us have them?” The Eleventh house is ruled by Aquarius, governed by Uranus. This is where we find our friends and how we act in social groups. Are we someone who likes to have a lot of friends around, or maybe has stuck with the same two buddies from high school? This house houses our ambitions, our biggest dreams and wishes for ourselves. Our humanitarian side. Maybe you like to help the poor. Maybe you’re more reserved when it comes to making friends. The Eleventh house will definitely have something to say. Here is where we are liberated, and go against the grain, here we are individualists. This house is eccentric, scientific, and everything progressive. This house is the New Age. Planets in this house will impact how we relate to others in a social circle, how we impact our friends and vice versa. 

Our 12th House

We’ve come full circle, and reached the end. The twelfth house is ruled by Pisces who is also ruled by Neptune, which makes for a very hazy house. This is the hidden house, the house of things that don’t see the light of day. It’s our unconscious being, the us that exists outside from our tangible reality. This house is where we escape the real world, and isolate ourselves. This house holds our Karmic baggage, the karmic debts that must be paid. Sometimes this house is where we feel most confined, after all it does rules over prisons, mental asylums, and hospitals. But there’s power in this house, this house is where find our true selves, stripped away from the outside world. This house is highly spiritual and can also point to spiritual gifts like the eighth house. The twelfth house is where our soul transforms. Planets in the the twelfth house make for a very private person, sometimes this road can get very lonely, and it can feel that you have to try ten times harder to complete tasks and get to where you want in life more so then others. It’s okay. You’ll get there, it’s not about how long it takes you to complete something, it’s about completing it. You got out of bed today, that’s something to congratulate yourself for twelfth house planet people because sometimes even that isn’t always easy. Planets in the twelfth can sometimes feel harder to reach, because these things are hidden deep in our subconscious but it doesn’t mean they are inaccessible. You have to delve deeper and learn yourself better in order to pull these hidden strengths out of you. I recommend meditation for anyone with a strong twelfth house. The twelfth also rules over hidden enemies while the seventh house rules over open ones.

The astrological houses blend together to create an in depth image of ourselves and the potential energies of our lives. It’s an essential tool to assist in self-awareness and growth. 

- playboi

I have stumbled upon this post many times and every time it bothered me that you have to scroll a lot to know the words soooo…. I made this in Word, trying to be less cluttered (sorry for bad quality)

ORIGINAL POST BY @youstrology 💖

Kitchen Witchcraft Masterpost

Recipes:

Autumn Pumpkin seeds

Turmeric associations

Sweeten to You Snickerdoodles

Baked Apple offerings

Soothing Shortbread Cookies

Love Thyself Brownies

Cast Iron Blessing Bread

Kore Bites

Kitchen Witch Tips/Techniques:

Autumn Kitchen Witchcraft

Witch Tip: Appliances

Witch Tip: Full Moon Charging

Witch Tip: Feeding others magic

Witch Tip: Sigils in baking

Witch Tip: Oils

Ring Magick

Rings have always been used in magick, whether as a form of talisman, amulet, or enhancement in your magick.

One’s hands both have different meanings and attributes, they are not identical nor are they twins, they are sister and work with each other like yin and yang.

Metals also have a large influence on how the energy flowing from your hands are directed, especially when it comes to your intention.

Fingers & Hands

Right Hand

Gender~ Masculine

Attributes~ The Right hand is seen as the hand of assertive action. Destruction and creation, this makes the right hand more preferable. This makes it a good partner for Gold

Left Hand

Gender~Feminine

Attributes~The Left hand is seen as intuitive and wise. Which makes it a good partner for Silver.

Thumb

Planet(s)~Mars & Venus

Attributes~Willpower and Logic

Pointer/Index Finger

Planet~Jupiter

Attributes~Influence, Money, Decision Making

Middle Finger

Planet~Saturn

Attributes~Success, Focus, Intellect

Ring Finger

Planet~Sun

Attributes~Ambition, Commitment, Power

Pinky Finger

Planet~Mercury

Attributes~Dreams, Communications, Memory

Metals and Alloys

Gold

The Sun

Gender~Masculinity

Element~Fire

Sign~Leo

Attributes~Success,Power,Wealth,

Silver

The Moon

Gender~Female

Element~Water

Sign~Cancer/Aquarius

Attributes~Truth,Loyalty,Dreamwork,Purity,Wisdom

Copper

Venus

Gender~Feminine

Element~Water

Sign~Taurus

Attributes~Luck,Love,Wealth, Exchange of powers

I Love Yall ❤️🧿

Dear Lady D, hope you're doing great today! My boyfriend's mom gave me access to his birth chart via his birth time haha. He's aware too. :) I was wondering what to look at or how to read a natal chart when reading about love or compatibility? Thank you, Lady D!

HOW TO READ A BIRTH CHART FOR LOVE COMPATIBILITY

Contrary to what you may think, you do not need to go into endless details. Checking the stars for love compatibility is quite simple and easy.

STEP 1: Know which signs are compatible.

They are Earth and Water, then Fire and Air.

Which means Earth signs Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo are compatible with any of the Water signs, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. And vice versa.

This is because Water is wild and shapeless, but Earth can tame it and give it form. While Earth is dry and hard. But water can soften it and blend with it to create bridges and castles.

Additionally, Fire signs Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are compatible with any of the Air signs, Libra, Aquarius and Gemini. Again, vice versa.

This is because a wildfire never dies as long as there is wind to fuel it. And Air is invisible, but near Fire, you can see its dancing silhouette. They strengthen each other, creating the perfect blend of warmth and chill.

Zodiac signs belonging to the same element also go well together, but they are not as compatible as the above. Because too much similarity can create boredom or competition, which can destroy a connection.

STEP 2: Consider the modality.

If Step 1 revealed incompatibility, do not be disheartened just yet.

Know that Cardinal and Mutable tend to be compatible, while Fixed likes to seek itself.

Which means Cardinal signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn should find comfort with any of the Mutable signs, Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini and Virgo. Vice versa applies.

This is because both Cardinal and Mutable signs straddle two seasons: Cardinals sit between the end of the last season and the beginning of their own, while Mutables sit between the end of their season and the beginning of another. They know what it is like to be flexible.

As for Fixed signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius, they should find kinship in one another.

This is because Fixed signs sit right in the middle of their season. Taurus in the middle of Spring; Leo in the middle of Summer; Scorpio in the middle of Fall; and Aquarius in the middle of Winter. That makes them solid, strong, stable. They can trust one another.

Modality compatibility should temper elemental incompatibility. 

STEP 3: Look beyond the Sun.

If both Step 1 and Step 2 revealed incompatibility, again, do not be disheartened.

Yes, your Sun is your personality. Your overall behavior. And in a natal chart, it is superior to all others.

But we are talking about love. And that domain is not owned by the Sun. It belongs to Venus. So perform Step 1 and Step 2 again, but this time, forget the Sun, and look at Venus instead.

STEP 4: Be honest with yourself.

Is it really love compatibility you wish to determine between you and another?

Because if it is just sex, then looking at Mars and Pluto would be what is accurate. Mars rules our desires, while Pluto rules our genitals. So perform Step 1 and Step 2 again, but this time, forget the Sun and Venus.

Or perhaps you are asexual or aromantic, and are only looking for some sort of companionship. Then look to the Moon and Neptune. For the Moon rules our subconscious emotions while Neptune rules our unconscious emotions. Outside of romance and sex, they define how we express and receive affection.

Then again, maybe you do not care about any kind of love at this stage, and are wondering instead how well you would get along with your boss, business partner or roommate.

For your boss, check your Saturn, for this planet rules authority. For your business partner, check Jupiter, for he rules equality. For your roommate, check Uranus, who rules casual connections. Additionally, for all three, check Mercury. For he rules how we communicate outside of intimate environments.

STEP 5: Try one last time.

If all of the above revealed incompatibility, all hope is not lost.

Whatever kind of compatibility you are looking for, your Rising sign is bound to play a role.

For if your Sun sign is King, your Rising sign is his queen. And even if Venus is Hand of the King in romance, and Mars and Pluto are Lords Commander in sex, the queen is still closer to the king and holds authority over them.

So for the last time, perform Steps 1 and 2 again, but this time, look at your Rising sign.

If, at the end of this post, you find yourself filled with sadness at your undeniable incompatibility with your person, know that when it comes to the identity of your soulmate, the stars alone do not dictate.

Yours is literally the only content here that isn't copy pasted from a book or a website. I really respect that. Thank you for sharing all this knowledge that is your first-hand wisdom instead of just a rewording of your learning from other people. I loved your post on the mature kind and the base kind of Geminis and Cancerians. I see just how true it is! Can't believe other astrologers never talk about it! Can you please delve into the mature and base kinds of the others too? Thank you again!

The Zodiac Signs in Their Base and Mature Manifestations

Which one are you?

ARIES

Base: Irritable, conceited, selfish. Orders their friends around. Emasculates or undermines their romantic and business partners. Aggressive towards strangers. Prone to road rage.

Mature: Courageous, leader-like, driven. Kind to their inferiors. Expresses their anger in a dignified, alpha-male/female manner instead of exploding randomly on other people.

TAURUS

Base: Lazy, obstinate, boaster. Does not care how anybody else feels as long as they are happy, such as hoping the pandemic lasts, so they can keep working from home.

Mature: Joyful, polite, luxurious. Enjoys sharing their wealth – material or experiential – with loved ones. Buys fine things for their own happiness, not just to serve as status symbols.

GEMINI

Base: Deceptive, treacherous, loud. Acts nice to people they normally ignore right before asking them for a favor. Always talking behind someone’s back. Constantly scheming.

Mature: Intelligent, versatile, sociable. Brings lightheartedness to any gathering. Has a great sense of humor. Knows how to manipulate the system to benefit self and others.

CANCER

Base: Passive-aggressive, irrational, moody. Does good to others, but always with the expectation of being repaid. Has victim mentality. Gets offended extremely easily.

Mature: Nurturing, kind, loving. Is good to people simply because it is the right thing to be. Inspires others to admit, face and accept the difficult truths in their lives.

LEO

Base: Controlling, disloyal, insecure. Constantly needs to be complimented; otherwise, they would feel worthless. Always in search of “fans” instead of a real partner or true friends.

Mature: Brave, devoted, charismatic. Exudes a warm, welcoming, confident energy that makes people adore them. Thinks they are greater than any problem life can throw at them.

VIRGO

Base: Critical, judgmental, negative. Acts disgusted in environments and around people whom they believe to be beneath them. Thinks they are far superior to everyone else.

Mature: Reliable, rational, organized. Never misses a deadline. Always looks presentable no matter how stressful their personal life is, because dignity is important to them.

LIBRA

Base: Shallow, fickle, simple-minded. Easily changes their principles because they just adopt whatever values are trending on Twitter. Chronic cheater and eternal pushover.

Mature: Elegant, harmonious, balanced. Never judgmental because they strive to understand where others are coming from. Always acts in a polished, graceful manner.

SCORPIO

Base: Paranoid, jealous, unstable. Always chases men/women like they have no self respect. Full of unreleased angst, so they just act like they are angry at the whole world.

Mature: Self-loving, passionate, proud. Releases, instead of stores, their anger. Never possessive because they do not care for anyone who would not die for them anyway.

SAGITTARIUS

Base: Obnoxious, unreliable, a nuisance. Like that secondary fictional character who serves no purpose except to make snarky remarks. Optimistic to the point of being foolish.

Mature: Exciting, accepting, enthusiastic. Hopes for the best but prepares for the worst instead of just blindly wishing. Has an infectious charm that lightens the atmosphere.

CAPRICORN

Base: Superior, cynical, miserable. Mentally unstable because of their chronic pessimism. Opportunistic and selfish even towards those who are very kind to them.

Mature: Smart, strategic, patient. Realistic instead of pessimistic. Highly ambitious and determined but not at the expense of others. Avoids sprints, but great at marathons.

AQUARIUS

Base: Cold, detached, lost. Unable to master their emotions. Tries too hard to be different. Antisocial and needy at the same time. Acts superior but is secretly insecure.

Mature: Philanthropic, selfless, confident. Recognizes, accepts and embraces their uniqueness. Is not emotionally hot-and-cold. Genuinely cares about humanity.

PISCES

Base: Deluded, escapist, dependent. Emotionally childish, unrealistic and illogical. Very submissive to other people. In need of an authority figure to give them direction.

Mature: Creative, intuitive, childlike (vs. childish). Sees the world as a golden meadow, but knows that there are snakes hiding in the grass. A fountain of joy and cheerfulness.

Note that for all of us, ego, pride and confidence are leading signs of maturity. They are symptoms of someone’s self esteem being healthy. The opposites of which are arrogance, superiority and conceitedness — symptoms of baseness, and tumors of insecurity. Try not to confuse the two categories.

Hello Diana! I hope you are well. I was wondering, as someone new to paganism, what would you recommend when just starting to worship the gods?

ALL ABOUT PAGANISM

The Old Gods

Who the Old Gods Are

The Old Gods vs. The New

How to Find Your True God

On Approaching Your True God

The Greco-Roman Gods in Tarot

Worship and Offerings

How to Respectfully Invoke Immortals

How to Speak to the Old Gods

Tips on Keeping an Altar

What You Can Offer the Old Gods

How to Respectfully Dispose of Offerings

Ways to Worship Discreetly

How to Say Goodbye After a Ritual

Faith and Spirituality

How to Meditate Effectively

On Having More Than One Faith

The Jealous Nature of the Old Gods

On the Level of Your Devotion

On the Limits of Myths

How to Become a Witch

Tips on Creating Your Practice

Next Steps

All About Divination

All About Spells

Astrology and Paganism

I've been drawn to a few Greek deities for a while now, how to know the signs that they're trying to reach out? If that makes sense?

The old gods are not subtle. They are proud. They demand to be seen, heard, felt.

• They give you visions while you are awake.

• They whisper to you before you fall asleep.

• They send you unbelievably vivid dreams.

• Their portraits move, showing you if they are pleased or if they disapprove.

• They appear to you while you are divining, through tarot or scrying.

The Greco-Roman Gods in Tarot

This is how they show themselves to me… how they always have to the women in my family.

• The Fates – The Wheel of Fortune

• Venus – The Empress

• Pluto – Judgement

• Mars – The Tower

• Uranus – The Fool

• Neptune – The Hanged Man

• Saturn – The World

• Mercury – The Magician

• Charon – Death

• Jupiter – The Emperor

• Apollo – The Chariot

• Diana – Strength

• Athena – The Star

• Asclepius – Temperance

• The Graces – Three of Cups

• Hephaestus – Eight of Pentacles

• Dionysus – Nine of Cups

Unlike other gods, they do not love you by default. You have to initiate. Only then will they respond. They do not care for quiet devotion. They want bold admiration. And once you are their advocate, an insult to you is an insult to them. So expect decency from others. Or burn them to a cinder.

Hi Diana! You mention a lot the Fates on your posts.I got really interest on ow to get a bigger contact with them.Could you tell me how I can have a proper and respectful contact with them?And what can I use as offerings?

The Ritual of Meeting the Fates

Unlike Venus, the Fates do not bestow beauty. Unlike Apollo, they do not gift victory. Unlike Pluto and Mars, they do not promise potency.

The Fates are the authors of destiny. Clotho, who spins the thread of life... Lachesis, who decides its length... Atropos, who one day cuts it.

As their devotee, not only are you granted glimpses of what has been, what is, and what will be, but the ability to change what they have written already.

That is why their patronage does not come cheaply. Worshipping them is not for everybody.

1) Approach at the time of your birth.

You may perform this ritual on any day, for the Fates can hear you at any time.

But it must be on the same hour as when you were born, to symbolize your desire to be reborn as their seer.

Once you begin, there can be no breaks in between.

2) Have an elder cut your hair.

With a knife that has been in your family for at least three generations, have your blood mother, grandmother or another elder cut three inches of your hair.

Tie your locks with a ribbon you owned as child. Bury it in the earth of your childhood home, where you have memories, sad and glad.

This is you burying your innocence. As a servant of the Fates, you will see things no "child" can.

3) Find a mirror as tall as you.

Place it in a locked room free of noise and sunlight. Stand in front of the mirror in darkness, with only a white candle in hand for light.

In your own language, tell Clotho the birth name of the one you most love... tell Lachesis the name of the one you most envy... and Atropos, the name of the one you most despise. This is you revealing to them who you are deep inside.

Look into the mirror. Stare until your face warps into that of an old woman. That is the Fates accepting you into their service.

The ritual is done.

Build them an altar. Give them books. Mortals' tales to entertain the authors of life. Give them food. To nourish them when they visit you on earth.

Invoke them for divination and vengeance. Count on their revelation and guidance.

But if your face did not warp into an old woman's... your plea has been rejected.

Do not try the ritual again, or three years of your life will be taken.

Absolutly in love with your blog/pick a card ! Also Big fan of your tarot spreads, do you have one for love reading ? Thanks 💙💙

It is not your traditional spread in that I have a conversation with my deck instead.

How to Use Tarot to Identify Your Soulmate

• There are ten things to ask. Overhand shuffle your cards for every question.

• The card on top and the one at the bottom of the deck are the pair that gives every answer. Read them together.

• Note down each answer, as you need to put them back. The deck should always have 78 cards each time you ask.

THE CONVERSATION

PRESENCE

Is my soulmate presently in my vicinity?

SEMBLANCE

What does my soulmate look like?

NATURE

What kind of person is my soulmate?

SETTING

Where will I meet my soulmate?

INSTANCE

When will my soulmate and I unite?

EXPRESSION

How will my soulmate treat me?

BLESSING

What will I love most about my soulmate?

BLIGHT

What will bother me most about my soulmate?

PURPOSE

What will my soulmate teach me?

DESTINY

Will my soulmate be my life partner?

SAMPLE CONVERSATION

PRESENCE

Is my soulmate presently in my vicinity?

Not yet (The Hanged Man), but he soon will be (Three of Wands).

SEMBLANCE

What does my soulmate look like?

He has long wavy locks (The Chariot) and an athletic build (Knight of Wands).

NATURE

What kind of person is my soulmate?

He is charismatic, cheerful and optimistic (The Sun). He is a Leo (King of Wands).

SETTING

Where will I meet my soulmate?

Online (Eight of Wands + Page of Swords).

INSTANCE

When will my soulmate and I unite?

Between three weeks (Three of Swords) and a month (Ace of Cups).

EXPRESSION

How will my soulmate treat me?

He will shower you with presents and attention (Six of Pentacles + The Empress).

BLESSING

What will I love most about my soulmate?

That he is everything you ever hoped for and imagined (Judgement + The High Priestess).

BLIGHT

What will bother me most about my soulmate?

That he can be jealous and possessive (Four of Pentacles + The Devil).

PURPOSE

What will my soulmate teach me?

What it is like to love deeply and be loved as much in return (The Lovers + Ten of Cups).

DESTINY

Will my soulmate be my life partner?

Yes, you will get married (The Hierophant) and grow old together (The Hermit).

Hello there! Hope you're having a wonderful day ❤️ and also wishing you a very happy new year 🥂 I wanted to ask you if you could suggest some questions that we can ask our deck, when we first get it, for self-readings? Thank you!

When I have a new deck, what I do is not an interview but an agreement.

I overhand shuffle the cards face side up, while telling them my name... what I need them to do for me... and what I promise to do for them in return.

After my every statement, I note the card that lands on top. That is my deck's response.

"My name is Diana. You are mine now."

Card on top is Strength, with the lady petting a lion. My deck is submitting to my authority.

"I need you to speak only with the voice of The Fates and of Venus."

Card on top is the Six of Cups, with a boy handing a gift to a girl. My deck is promising to give me what I asked for.

"Though sometimes, Mars and Pluto speak to me too. Do let them through."

Card on top is Death. The card of Scorpio, whose ancient ruler is Mars and whose modern ruler is Pluto. My deck says yes.

"In exchange, I promise to take care of you."

Card on top is the Two of Cups, with a loving couple. My deck would love that very much.

"You will not rot on a shelf. I will always come to you for help."

Card on top is The Fool, with a man ready to begin. My deck likes the sound of that and cannot wait to start.

"I will not use you in crowded places and on dirty surfaces. You will be highly regarded."

Card on top is the Nine of Pentacles, with a privileged woman safe in her lush garden. Yes, my deck would enjoy being protected and pampered.

"But be careful not to let anyone else through."

Card on top is the Seven of Wands, with a man on the defense. My deck will make sure they cannot enter.

"Unless of course I summon someone in particular."

Card on top is the Knight of Wands, with a traveling knight on a horse. Yes, if someone specific has been called, my deck will open itself to that soul.

"So let us do our first reading."

Card on top is The Sun — a happy child with open arms and nothing on. My deck will gladly tell me all I need to know. There are no truths it will not show.

If you don’t mind sharing how do you do your readings ?

What a Tarot Reading with Me Looks Like

BEFOREHAND

Days before you visit, I will ask you to think of three questions on different aspects of your life. I will tell you that if you wish, for the first, I can simply give you an overview of your past, present and future.

THE ENVIRONMENT

Upon entering my sacred space, you will find that the lighting is warm and dim. You will hear quiet music around you to calm your mind. You will feel cool air that is refreshing to inhale. And the smell will be sweet. Like flowers in the air.

THE OFFERING

I will ask you to sit in front of me. Instead of tarot cards, you will see three wooden bowls on the round table between us.

The first contains dark chocolates. We will each have one. You, as an offering to your higher self, asking its permission to be deciphered. Me, as an offering to the old gods, who will use my voice to speak with.

The second bowl will have hot towels, one for each of us, to cleanse away any lingering negative energies. So that when we both touch the cards with our hands, tarot connects to our true energy.

The third bowl will have a different set of towels, simply for us to dry our hands with.

I will set them all aside, place a velvet cloth on the table, and a tarot deck in my hands.

THE INVOCATION

Together, we will take four deep breaths. You, as you focus on your question. Me, as I calm my body before the old gods take over.

I will ask you to state your query. Let us say it is about love.

You will see me shuffle the cards as I say, "I call upon the Moirai, Holders of Destiny. Clotho, the Spinner, I summon you. Lachesis, the Allotter, I invoke you. Atropos, the Inevitable, I invite you. Venus, Goddess of Love, Beauty and Harmony — everything we desire in life — I seek you."

I will relay your name and query to them. Let us say it is Jane. "I implore you to allow us a glimpse of Jane's destiny. She would like to know about love. Will she find it? When and with whom? What can she look forward to? Anything she should be wary of? We would be grateful for anything you will allow us to know."

So that the cards can touch the thread of your life, I will ask you to cut the deck in half, twice, and to break it in seven piles. I will put the deck back together and start laying out your cards in a Celtic Cross.

THE READING ITSELF

I will speak the position and name of each card as I lay it. After the spread is complete, you will hear me explain each of the thirteen.

The lights are dim for two reasons. Because the Fates live next to Hades and are not used to harsh lighting... and so that the light is focused only on me and your cards, when I show them to you one by one.

As I explain to you the symbols on each card, presenting them as evidence for every message, you will know that my words are not merely based on assumptions or taken from a scripted template. Because instead of hearing highfalutin words, you are seeing your very life... the people around you... your darkest fears... and your greatest hopes... painted on the cards right in front of your eyes.

I will speak your name repeatedly, helping you grasp that these hidden truths are being revealed to you directly.

After I have explained each card to you, I will close your reading by highlighting the advice, the warning, and above all, the prediction you received.

I will ask you if you have any clarifications. Instead of those, you will have exclamations. You will say something along the lines of, "I thought you would only say generic things. But instead you described my life in detail." You will start laughing or crying. Sometimes both. I will offer you a tissue box so your tears do not wet my cards.

We will move on to your next question, repeating a part of the invocation.

AFTERWARDS

You will ask me when you should come back. I will tell you that you probably should not. That sometimes, a person only needs to have one tarot reading in her life.

But in a few days, weeks or months, when my predictions have come true, you will come back anyway, asking more about your tomorrow and your yesterday.

How do you shuffle cards without the riffle shuffle? I try to mix the cards around but I find it doesn’t shuffle well.

How to Shuffle Tarot Cards

The gentle overhand shuffle, mixed with deck cutting, is the traditional and respectful way of handling tarot cards. You will find many tutorials online, usually with playing cards. Here’s one.

Seeing Someone’s True Colors with Tarot

Can you trust this person?

THE SPREAD

What they say vs. What they mean

Cards on the left (Knight of Cups vs. Nine of Cups)

Their apparent intentions vs. Their true intentions

Cards below (Two of Pentacles vs. Seven of Swords)

How you feel vs. How they feel

Cards on the right (Eight of Pentacles vs. Two of Swords)

The mask they wear vs. Their true face

Cards on top (Ten of Wands vs. Three of Pentacles)

What their soul looks like

Card in the middle (The Hermit)

Important Notes:

As you shuffle, ask the cards, “Should I trust (name) or not?”

After shuffling, lay the cards in the order mentioned above.

After laying the first eight cards, turn over the deck and take the one at the bottom as the ninth card.

SAMPLE INTERPRETATION

What they say vs. What they mean

They say they wish to offer you love (Knight of Cups).

They mean that being with you would be a wish come true (Nine of Cups).

Their apparent intentions vs. Their true intentions

They seem to want to grasp the enigma that is you (Two of Pentacles).

What they truly want is to sweep you off your feet (Seven of Swords).

How you feel vs. How they feel

You see them as a colleague — nothing more (Eight of Pentacles).

They feel that getting close to you is a difficult task they could fail at (Two of Swords).

The mask they wear vs. Their true face

They behave very proactively at work (Ten of Wands)

…all so you could, for once, take notice of them (Three of Pentacles).

What their soul looks like

They are an old soul. A lonely soul. They seek a companion. And they want it to be you (The Hermit).

Tarot’s answer to your question

“Yes, you can trust this person.”

How to Close a Reading, as My Grandma Taught Me

“Interpreting the last card does not mean you are done. You have ten more things to do before the reading is through.”

1. Count the major arcana.

The more there are, the stronger the reading’s predictions will impact the querent’s life. If there are none or just one, almost none of it will matter in the long run.

2. Note the sequence of the major arcana.

If the querent is asking about someone, and the major arcana are between 0 and 16, that person is not meant to stay in their life. If the question is about a dream or an opportunity, and the cards fall between 17 and 21, it will manifest completely.

3. Count the cards from each suit.

The presence of all suits predicts a balanced outcome. More Wands means strong passion. More Swords means anxiety or manipulation. More Cups means the heart is running the show. More Pentacles means wealth is about to diminish or grow.

4. Mind the aces and the tens.

Two or more aces means the situation is only just beginning. Two or more tens means it is now coming to a good or bad ending.

5. Note the multiples between two and nine.

Twos mean clever thinking is of paramount importance. Threes speak of infidelity or the need for cooperation. Fours guarantee stability, just as sixes do harmony. Fives and sevens spell difficult challenges, but eights and nines promise that the labor is almost over.

6. Regard the ruling colors.

A dominant black predicts burdens and hindrances. Red and yellow combined ensure passion, clarity and manifestation. Blue and white together advise that the solution can be found through spirituality and intuition.

7. Count the court cards.

Nine times out of ten, court cards are people, not influences. They are doing the manipulation or they need to be manipulated.

8. Notice the suits of the courts.

Wands and Swords are friendly. So are Cups and Pentacles. Any other combination spells rivalry and obstacles.

9. Watch where the cards are facing.

“Is the woman in The World looking at The Tower? A tragedy has to occur before success can take over. Is the King of Cups facing away from his Queen? Their relationship is suffering. His love for her has begun fading.”

10. Look at the bottom of the deck.

If the outcome is good, embodying this energy will make it even better. If the outcome is bad, this is the hidden connection that needs to be severed.

Hello there! Hope you're having a wonderful day ❤️ and also wishing you a very happy new year 🥂 I wanted to ask you if you could suggest some questions that we can ask our deck, when we first get it, for self-readings? Thank you!

When I have a new deck, what I do is not an interview but an agreement.

I overhand shuffle the cards face side up, while telling them my name... what I need them to do for me... and what I promise to do for them in return.

After my every statement, I note the card that lands on top. That is my deck's response.

"My name is Diana. You are mine now."

Card on top is Strength, with the lady petting a lion. My deck is submitting to my authority.

"I need you to speak only with the voice of The Fates and of Venus."

Card on top is the Six of Cups, with a boy handing a gift to a girl. My deck is promising to give me what I asked for.

"Though sometimes, Mars and Pluto speak to me too. Do let them through."

Card on top is Death. The card of Scorpio, whose ancient ruler is Mars and whose modern ruler is Pluto. My deck says yes.

"In exchange, I promise to take care of you."

Card on top is the Two of Cups, with a loving couple. My deck would love that very much.

"You will not rot on a shelf. I will always come to you for help."

Card on top is The Fool, with a man ready to begin. My deck likes the sound of that and cannot wait to start.

"I will not use you in crowded places and on dirty surfaces. You will be highly regarded."

Card on top is the Nine of Pentacles, with a privileged woman safe in her lush garden. Yes, my deck would enjoy being protected and pampered.

"But be careful not to let anyone else through."

Card on top is the Seven of Wands, with a man on the defense. My deck will make sure they cannot enter.

"Unless of course I summon someone in particular."

Card on top is the Knight of Wands, with a traveling knight on a horse. Yes, if someone specific has been called, my deck will open itself to that soul.

"So let us do our first reading."

Card on top is The Sun — a happy child with open arms and nothing on. My deck will gladly tell me all I need to know. There are no truths it will not show.

Hi Diana! I’m your biggest fan from México. Your generosity and clarity are a gift to the world. I have an autistic son (13 y/o), he can’t talk, but lately he yells all the time, very loud, and I can’t understand him. I am desperate and intrigued about our shared karma, we have a struggling relationship, and I would love to heal it. I want to help him (and myself), but I don’t know how. Is there something I can do to understand our past life relationship or to understand him? I beg your help🙏🏻

How to Use Tarot to Speak to Someone’s Higher Self

There are situations when you need to ask someone a question, but their conscious self is unable to answer. This ritual has been used by those whose loved one is in a coma, to settle things before they part. And those whose children are unable to speak, to find out if they were abused or suffered another trauma.

The Setting

Go to a private space at any time of the day, as long as the sun is still up. Make sure it is the only light source, no matter how dim. Turn off everything else.

Sit on the floor with your legs crossed. Have the photograph in front of you of the person you wish to speak to.

The Silencing

Hold your tarot deck. Overhand shuffle your cards, as you keep your eyes on the photograph, and say seven times:

FERHUD RESIORIR NOIRIKEF

This incantation silences everyone else: entities who might be nearby… your own subconscious… your deck’s own voice. It clears the path for the person’s higher self.

The Summoning

Stop shuffling. Address the photograph in front of you by announcing the person’s name. The one you call them by. And then say:

ORION HIKONIR SEREKAS

These words implore the person’s higher self to open up.

The Inquiry

Cut your deck in half. Leave them on the floor that way, as you voice out your question. Take as long as you like. Speak in the language that you normally use with this person.

Once you are done, put the deck back together again, and hold it in your hands.

The Conversation

Pull one card from the top of the deck, and another from the bottom. Read them together. That pair is your answer. Click here, if you need help with the interpretation.

If you have received the answer you need, consider the session over. But if you need clarification, you are allowed a follow-up question. Voice it out, and as before, pull one card from the top and another from the bottom. Read them together. The session is now over.

The Farewell

To say goodbye, address the photograph once more, saying the name that you call the person by. Then speak the summoning spell in reverse:

SAKERES RINOKIH NOIRO

This orison thanks the higher self for the conversation.

Hi Diana ! I Wonder if there is a way to get to know your psychic ability/power with tarot ? I Always got the king of wands (sometimes the Queen) but the king have been here since i started

How to Use Tarot to Confirm Your Supernatural Gifts

In this, as in many other things, tarot and astrology are linked.

STEP 1: Look at your natal chart.

See if you have any of these supernatural and mystical placements.

For example: If you have Neptune in the Third House, you have the gift of hypnotism. If you have Pluto in the Twelfth, you have the gift of mind reading.

For some, this may be all you need. But if you require further verification, proceed.

STEP 2: View the card associations.

The Major Arcana and the Court Cards are tied to the planetary rulers and their dominions.

For example: The Magician represents Mercury, and the Knight of Pentacles represents Virgo.

You do not need to memorize this. But keep a list handy for the next step.

STEP 3: Perform a tarot reading.

Using the Celtic Cross, invoke whom you will and ask them for a truthful revelation of your gifts.

If you pull two cards that pertain to the same gift, then you can rest assured that you have the potential to master it.

To illustrate: We know from Step 1 that Mercury in Virgo bestows the gift of physical healing. So if you draw both Mercury’s and Virgo’s cards as listed in Step 2, then certainly, you have this ability.

Good day Diana 😁 I wonder, if I do the Celtic cross for, say, a job. And the beginning seems good, but the ultimate outcome is bad. Could I simply quit the job? Would the bad outcome still happen? Or just happen sooner? Is it possible to get out of the ending of the Celtic cross or is it sure to happen? Are there indicators?

How to Change the Future that Tarot Predicted

1) Look at the advice card in the spread.

If the ultimate outcome is good, this card will help you ensure that it happens.

If the ultimate outcome is bad, this card will tell you how to avoid it.

2) Look at the card at the bottom of the deck.

If the overall reading is positive, this card will tell you how to make it last.

If the overall reading is negative, this card will tell you how to change things.