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Images of the Paulina Tarot deck from Hey, Preston! http://heypreston.co.uk/my-tarot-card-collection/

Magic is really very simple. All you’ve got to do is want something and then let yourself have it.

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Returning to the Tarot

A month or so ago, I was spending a weekend in the woods with a few close friends. The weekend was fraught with drama. My partner had had enough of my metamour and was in the throes of breaking up with her throughout the trip. I was full of resentment and disdain for her, as well as triumphant. Vindicated. My partner finally saw her for what she was. The torment of watching her abuse, control, and manipulate him was nearly over. I felt relieved, but I also felt superior.

I came across two of my friends sitting in the grass, midway through doing a tarot reading, complete with burning sage. Anna told me that I came along at that moment because those cards were also meant for me. I listened and then I had a turn. I was uncomfortable. I felt awkward trying to connect with it all. But I heard something that I had needed to hear.

In my own words, the message was, “I am a well. You are nothing but a broken teacup.” The cards and Anna told me that I am a vessel. I am able to be filled up with all of these emotions and ideas and responsibilities, all of these connections, to hold them close and keep them safe. It turned me inward. It calmed me. It reassured me. And it reignited my interest in tarot.

Today, my friend Tashira gifted me a deck of Paulina Tarot cards. I was talking about wanting some, but I’ve been reluctant to break that quirky little tradition that the cards should be either gifted or stolen. I wouldn’t want to steal something that’s meant to have magic in it, I thought, and it would be nice to wish for the cards and have them come into my life generously. And here they are.

I went through each card, studied it, and read its description in the Golden Thread Database as I sorted the deck. The major arcana by number, the minor arcana - Wands, Cups, Swords, Pentacles - progressing through suits like playing cards. They’re not exactly my style, but there are elements that appeal to me. There are many similar visuals to the old Rider Waite Smith deck I had when I was younger, which means I’m able to piece some of the messaging together, even as a clueless novice.

My intention is to use this as a bit of a digital grimoire. The idea of a spellbook and journal appeals to me, but I’m too much of a perfectionist to use it in a genuine way. This will allow for more curation and more visual records.

Here goes.

Thank you very much for your reply, @thymewitch!

Here in the Midwest, the moon is very high in the sky tonight, but it is very red. What is the significance of this for various witchy folk?

That’s the beginnings of the Harvest Moon! It will reach its peak this year on September 6th at 3:04 a.m. so keep your eyes pealed. 

For us witchy folk, the Harvest Moon signifies a time for clearing out clutter, completing tasks, tying up loose ends, and beginning the future with a clean slate, or for doing spells relating to these things. For those who follow the wheel of the year, it is the full moon nearest to the Mabon celebration and a great time to honor the gods. 

My eclipse horoscope, from Chani Nicholas. http://chaninicholas.com/2017/08/total-solar-eclipse-horoscopes/

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