Weekly Reading August 9-15, 2015 -- Going Back to Basics with My Classic Rider-Waite Deck

Hello there, thank you for joining me for another weekly reading! I felt strongly called to go back to basics with my classic and inscrutable Rider-Waite deck this week and as usual my intuition was rewarded with a very powerful message.

We could encounter difficult people or a difficult situation this week. Whether it is work-related or whether it regards personal relationships, we are likely to encounter bickering, negativity, people's egos getting in the way and everyone trying to convince you that their opinion is right and you should follow their lead. It's very important for you to stand up for yourself and speak your mind but it's even more important for you to come from a place of calm and serenity when you do so, as symbolized by the Four of Swords.

The Four of Swords has always been one of my favourite cards in the Rider-Waite tarot. It evokes such peace and restfulness of mind. This is essential when dealing with people who are all riled up and invested in their own agendas. In order to deal with them in the most effective way you need to come from a place of total calm and self assurance. That way even if they still don't listen to you or continue to act chaotically it has no effect on your peace of mind.

If people challenge you or try and joust with you this week, take a deep breath and smile. Go to your peaceful place. No need to make war ... and realizing this means you will always walk away from any battle intact and unscarred.

Have a wonderful week!

Weekly Reading -- July 20-26, 2015 -- Aquarian Tarot

Welcome to another reading! The cards are giving us a bit of kick in the pants this week. With the Page of Rods dead center and two reversed Major Arcana on either side this indicates some major possibilities are in the works ... but they are blocked.

The two Major Arcana in our spread this week are The Chariot and The Sun. One is a card of great power and focus and the other is a card of great joy. The combination of the two upright is unstoppable. It's a journey towards great fulfillment and happiness. In this case, they are reversed.

What this tells me, with the meek little Page of Rods standing unobtrusively between them, is that we really want to venture into the unknown and try something new and exciting. Our passion is calling us -- whether it's the stirrings of a creative project, exploring new career opportunities or travel destinations, or dipping our toes into a new relationship. The problem is that we are stopping ourselves. Fear could be getting in the way. Negative self talk could be stopping us before we have a chance to even set out on our journey.

It's only wise to consider carefully before starting anything new. However it is very unwise to automatically reject something simply because it is unfamiliar to us. The Sun is a definite indication that great joy and fulfillment awaits us but we are allowing our insecurities and lack of confidence stop our chariots from moving.

Don't let it happen. Be brave this week. Take the plunge. The cards are saying it will be well worth it.

Weekly Reading -- July 13-19, 2015 -- Vanessa Tarot

At first glance I thought this week's reading was about learning new ways of thinking and relating to a problematic state of affairs and that certainly is in the mix this week. However the more I looked at it the more the real message stood up, grabbed a bullhorn and aimed it directly at me.

This week's reading is about speaking your truth.

If you are feeling overworked, overburdened, trapped or stuck in a situation, you owe it to yourself to remedy that situation. The Page of Swords is the star of the show this week and she is urging you on. She is telling you to stand up for yourself. Many of us take on too much out of a sense of duty, obligation or simply habit. We cannot do everything for everyone. We need to remember that we are our number one priority and it is not selfish to look out for your mental and physical well-being.

Speaking your truth doesn't have to be mean being aggressive or hostile. Simply state the facts calmly, rationally, and logically. This is the way things are. This is how I feel about it. This is what I need. If anyone takes offense at that, they are not the kind of people you want in your life anyway.

Good luck and remember -- it is NOT selfish to make your well-being a priority.

How to Shuffle & Select Tarot Cards: A Few Methods

Many tarot beginners approach their cards with trepidation. They're not quite sure how to handle them or they worry that they might be doing something wrong. The thing to remember is that there IS NO WRONG. As long as your approach to the tarot is sincere, genuine, and open hearted, there can never be any wrong.

Just as important as how to shuffle your cards is getting into the right mindset to work with the cards. Make sure your space is undisturbed and that you will not be interrupted. Before you work with your cards, make sure to take a few moments to relax and still your mind. Take a few deep breaths. I like to think of my time with the cards as sacred time. Approach it that way. Make it special in whatever way works best for you.

The video below shows a few different methods of shuffling and selecting tarot cards. There are certainly many more. Please feel free to share your methods if you wish. I hope you enjoy this little tutorial.

What Kind of Reader Am I & What Kind of Client Are You?

Hello everyone. This brief video will give you an updated story of who I am, who I serve, and what you can expect from a reading with me. I also talk about a few new readings featured on my website.

Give it a listen and I hope to work with you soon! :)

How to Read Tarot Cards ... Even If You've Never Read Tarot Cards!

If you're a tarot beginner or someone who has "learn to read tarot cards" etched on your bucket list, welcome to my first tarot tutorial.

In this video I show you an intimidation-free way to dip your toe into the tarot pool and start reading the cards FROM SCRATCH with no "book knowledge" whatsoever.

As you develop as a tarot reader, you will want to incorporate book knowledge into your craft and start studying the meanings and symbology within the cards. But for now, here is a stress-free and fun way to start reading tarot NOW.

Hope you enjoy the tutorial and please feedback below if you found this tutorial helpful.

The Tarot Journal: An Essential Tool

Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you all enjoy some heartful, loving energy today regardless of whether you are paired up or single.

As promised in my You Pick the Card draw, I've done a little video on tarot journaling and why it's such an excellent practice for any reader or student of the tarot. As readers, we're always learning, whether you've only been reading for a year or whether you've been reading for twenty years. Tarot has a way of deepening your understanding as time passes and revelations are constantly coming. This is why tarot journaling is so valuable. It's a great way of adding to your knowledge base and I've always thought the actual process of writing things down helps to hardwire it into your brain. :)

I hope you enjoy the video. I included some long-lost footage (well, not lost, but it was recorded several months ago) of me in a Target store browsing for a new tarot journal.

Have a great weekend!

Quick Tour of My New Website -- Please Come Check It Out!

Hello there, hope you're having a great week!

I did a short little video today giving a quick tour of my new website. Please give it a watch and better yet, come over and visit for as long as you like! There are lots of fun features including info about all my decks, my favorite tarot books and links, links to tarot and oracle card hauls ... there's even a weekly poll!

Here's the link to the website.

And here's the little video I did this morning. Hope you enjoy it and see you on Friday for our You Pick the Card draw. Have a wonderful week.