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In 2017, when hubby and I were brainstorming images for our Coffee Tarot deck, I felt that portraying the American political divide was the perfect portrayal of the 2 of Swords.
The individual who is unable to control his mind will be its victim. — Manly P. Hall
Honestly, I’m pretty tired of the “10 Things to Ask Your Tarot Cards Before You Pee in the Morning” type of posts.
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Short answer: the two-party machine and the media that supports (and is owned) by it.
The United States’ corrupt two-party system ushers in rich candidates to nomination (getting name on state ballots is expensive) and derails fresh voices.
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Hard to believe, but it’s been almost six years since I’ve done one of my AstroTarot Forecasts! Those who have followed my work for many years will probably remember (fondly, I hope!) my monthly “tarotscopes”.
Well, I’ve decided to resurrect my Tarot Forecast for each sign of the zodiac using the Coffee Tarot (created by hubby and me)—at least, for a 2024 New Year Reading.
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I've just posted my new 2024 Tarot Journal to my Tarot with Janet Substack--and it's free to download and print out. 
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I'm currently reading The Winter Solstice: The Sacred Traditions of Christmas by John Matthews (with contributions from Caitlín Matthews). In fact, it's one of Caitlín's contributions that inspired this spread.
On this eve of Midwinter, I'm feeling a deepening and quieting in my soul, and Caitlín's short poem "Sun Still; Sun Return" (shared in the book) felt like the perfect jumping off point for a contemplative Tarot spread--especially for those wanting to move through sorrow and into the light of joy on the longest night of the year:
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I had thought about writing a post using specific Tarot cards as gratitude talismans.
That is, using certain Tarot cards--especially ones that some would associate with gratitude or abundance--for the conscious cultivation of thankfulness.
The more I thought of it, the more I realized that every single one of the 78 cards of Tarot can be used to inspire gratitude, draw out thankfulness or cultivate mindful appreciation.
Numerous studies have demonstrated the physical, mental and emotional benefits of gratitude. If you don't use a gratitude journal, try writing in one using Tarot cards as prompts. You don't have to have a fancy or expensive journal; a dollar store notebook is fine!
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Seriously? You sold your car because a piece of cardboard told you to?
All other things being equal, I always say, consult divination.
But, for gods' sakes, be smart about it.
Yea or nay? you ask, and throw the bones.
Yea say the bones, but you think: No, nay!
So now you know your real mind on the matter.
There's your real answer, subtly delivered.
A Word to the Wise: Use your divination.
