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Cosmovitral: The Stained Glass Botanical Garden in Toluca, Mexico

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Since my individual posts were a total mess (and there were several updated versions) I figured I’d better post the complete list of major Arcana for the Telluric Tarot. Plus it’s nice to see them all together at last. In order:

Chrysoberyl & Olive (The Sun), Ilmenite & Cereus (The Moon), Labradorite and Rubus Arcticus (The Fool), Polybasite & Dogwood (The Magician), Benitoite & Mojave sage (Great Priestess), Lapis Lazuli & Crocus sativus (The Empress), Copper & Eucalyptus (The Emperor), Staurolite & Oak (The Hierophant), Hematite quartz & Pomegranate (The Lovers), Lodestone & Jewelweed (The Chariot), Opal & Diphylleia (Justice), Enstatite & Polylepis (The Hermit), Ammolite & Amaranth (Wheel of Fortune), Topaz & Aloe (Strength), Amber & Quaking grass (The Hanged Man), Aragonite & Ghost pipe (Death), Padparadscha & Water lily (Temperance), Realgar & Hellebore (The Devil), Libyan desert glass & Fire lily (The Tower), Aquamarine & Borage (The Star), Pearl & Yew (Judgement), Tourmaline & Orchid (The World). 

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Protection

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Freshened up my altar with more Spring vibes. 

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Good morning everyone lovely Thursday a Jupiter day expansion again with numerology 9 so completion Numerology yesterday was expansion with the 8 so today that energy is still with us with Jupiter, other energies connected to Jupiter are abundance and gratitude.But things need some completion or are ending for new to come in be grateful for everything even the lesson thrown your way 💎🧙‍♀️💜

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Tarot Cards and Their Meanings

Wands:

Ace: Beginnings, birth, energy, self-image, new opportunities

2: Potential, planning, choices, contemplation

3: Long-term, foresight, putting things into motion

4: Rewards, celebrate good times (come on!), teamwork, home

5:Competition, conflict, brainstorming

6: Praise, self-confidence, recognition, role model

7: Defense, threat, perseverance

8: Progress, energy, swiftness

9: Perseverance, wounded, guarded

10: Responsibility, burden, stress or success

Page: Adventures, inspiration, ideas, journey, desires

Knight: Risk-taking, experiments, travel, fun, passion

Queen: Creativity, independence, friendly, optimistic, beauty

King: Leader, pride, energy, charisma, passion

Cups:

Ace: New feelings, awakening, imagination

2: Equality, respect, harmony, sharing

3: Friendship, celebration, fun

4:Withdrawal, indifference, boredom

5: Sadness, mourning, disappointment, regret, suffering

6: Kindness, caring, memories, childhood

7: Fantasy, illusion, creative brainstorming

8: Travel, retreat, spirit quest

9: Contentment, host, wish fulfillment

10:Happy home, shared love, peace, family

Page: Sensitive, gentle, Imaginative, kind

Knight:Romantic, flirt, artist, emotional intensity

Queen: Empathetic, sensitive, emotional, psychic, mother

King: Wise, calm, emotionally mature, father

Swords:

Ace:Truth, intellect, communication, clarity

2: Standstill, mediator, indecision

3: Loss, sorrow, betrayal

4: Rest, mental restoration, reflection

5: Defeat and self-defeat, irritability, arguments

6: Support, moving, retreat, mental healing

7: Gathering information,mental tests, strategy

8: Helpless thoughts, limiting beliefs, excuses

9: Worry, anxiety, insomnia, repressed thoughts

10: Finished, closure, give up

Page: Curious, student, intellect, thoughtfulness

Knight: Debate, explorer, rushing, revolutionary

Queen: Truthful, self-aware, teacher, intellect

King: Objective, intelligent, assertive, fair, logical

Pentacles:

Ace: Healthy beginnings, investing, grounded, opportunity

2: Play, changes, multitasking, adapting

3: Planning, employment, teamwork, assistance

4: Stable, saving, cautious, boundaries

5: Unstable, illness, supportive friends, lack of security

6: Charity, generosity, giving back, assistance

7: Assessment, trial and error, editing, feedback

8: Repetition, precision, commitment, meaningful work

9: Luxury, discipline, earned rewards, fruits of labor

10: Wisdom, home, wealth, legacy, home

Page: New project/job, Student, new studies, cautious

Knight: Loyal, dependable, hard working, practical

Queen: Mother, Fertile, down to earth, nurturing, protective

King:Wealthy, successful, loving father, stubborn, practical

Major Arcana:

The Fool: Trust, Beginning, open minded, innocence

The Magician: Will, personal power, intention, resourcefulness

The High Priestess: Inner Wisdom, Meditation, spirituality

The Empress: Mother, creativity, nurturing, sensuality

The Emperor: Power, structure, stability, father

The Hierophant: Responsibility, knowledge, teacher, belief system

The Lovers: Sexuality, union, love, cooperation

The Chariot: Determination, Control, momentum, competence

Strength: Courage, Strength/ inner strength, survival

The Hermit: Guidance, wisdom, perspective, solitude

Wheel of Fortune: Luck, expansion, destiny, change, movement

Justice: Ethics, law, balance, fairness, accountability

The Hanged Man: Release, waiting, surrender, sacrifice

Death: Regeneration, ending, closure, transformation

Temperance: Experimenting, creating, combining, compromise

The Devil: Limitations, attachments, commitment

The Tower: Sudden shock, chaos, destruction, questioning beliefs

The Star: Renewal, peace, optimism, boundlessness

The Moon: The shadow self, dreams, confusion, intuition

The Sun: Playfulness, acceptance, personal growth, enthusiasm

Judgement: Transition, maturing, reviewing

The World: Integration, connection, wholeness, completion, options

Hey guys! It’s been a long time but I’m working on some posts for later. I’m probably am going to work on a reversed version of the cards for next time. Thanks for reading!- Samantha

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Tarot reading has been increasingly popular over the past few years. As folks begin to expand their horizons in the realms of spiritual practice, introspection, and self-care, Tarot is an exciting tool to assist in that process. However, it’s not for everybody. If you find yourself losing interest in your cards there are a few things you can do to try and reconnect, as well as alternatives that may suit your needs better.

Taking a Break

Sometimes, you just need to take a break and give some space for you and your deck to breathe separately. Place them somewhere respectful and continue to live your life. When you feel the need to pull them back out, try not to over-analyze that feeling. Tarot reading is most effective when it’s not forced. If your energy is off, your reading has the potential to be off. If and when it’s time to pick them back up, you’ll know.

Cleansing your Deck

If you’ve been dealing with some particularly heavy or distressing subject matter in your readings, it can definitely put a strain on your relationship with your cards. Giving your deck a deep cleansing can reset the energy of the cards and shake off some of that “negative” energy that may be influencing the results of your pulls. There are a few different methods for cleansing your deck such as:

Reordering your deck: Major Arcana, Wands, Pentacles, Swords, Cups 1-10.

Placing your deck in a bowl of salt

Running each card through incense smoke (reordering optional here)

Placing energy cleansing/clearing crystals (i.e. clear quartz) on the deck

Leaving the deck out in the sun/moonlight

Placing your deck on your altar with your other spiritual/magickal items

Taking one or a combination of these measures can clear any energy that may not belong to you or that you don’t want to keep around so that you can continue to grow and develop your Tarot practice.

Alternative Divination

As I mentioned earlier, Tarot isn’t for everybody. That’s not to say that everyone can’t learn how to read the cards, it just may not be an effective divination tool. There are plenty of other options to help connect to your Higher Self, Spirit Guides, Deities, The Universe, and any other energetic entities that you wish to communicate with. They include:

Pendulums

Runes

Playing Cards

Palmistry

Astrology

Numerology

Scrying (crystal ball, black mirror, water, etc.)

Bone/Charm Throwing

Tea Leaf Reading

and so many more!

These are all tools that can be used in tandem with Tarot reading or on their own. Before tossing your cards or giving them away, it may be worth your while to try to incorporate other methods of divination into your Tarot reading practice. Adding other methods of divination can provide clarity or a different “voice” to help you get the messages you need to receive.

Branching Out

You may find that divination itself isn’t for you (anymore). As my therapist would say, “great awareness!”; you’re figuring out what works best for you in order to make the most of your spiritual practice. If you are finding that you aren’t into Divinatory readings, there are other ways to incorporate the cards in your practice, such as meditation or using them for spell work if that’s your jam. Your deck is yours to do whatever you want with, and that may have nothing to do with using them in readings. Get creative with your use of the cards and you’ll find that as long as you’re doing something that is personal and meaningful to you, the cards will find a way to help if you want them to.

Walking Away

There are times when you try to make things work with a hobby or practice, and it just isn’t able to happen. You may not have the time or energy to devote to it, or it may just not interest you anymore. When it’s time to walk away from your cards, it may be beneficial to reflect on how you’ve changed from when you first became interested until now. This reflection can help guide your next steps and give you a sense of where you’d like to be headed in regards to your practice. I don’t recommend simply throwing your cards away (recycling maybe), but rather gifting, selling, or trading them for something else you are interested in. There are entire communities online dedicated to swapping, selling, and giving away used decks. Make sure you cleanse and reorder your cards before giving them to someone. As you’re giving them a final cleanse, be sure to thank them for your time together and the lessons they’ve provided you along the way.

Continuing the Spirit

Whether you are taking a break from your cards, finding alternative methods for divination, or are simply ready to give them away to someone whose more interested, there are aspects of your Tarot practice that you can continue to take with you as you journey through life. Journaling, self-reflection, relying on your intuition and getting to know yourself on a deeper level are all a part of self-care that are inherently also a part of Tarot reading. Whether or not you read Tarot for a season or a lifetime, there are valuable lessons and applications learned that have the potential to help your self-care practice flourish and allow your spirit to thrive.

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