Most of us can remember that time in our lives when our senses were awake, our imaginations were fertile, and our hearts were so wide open we could see and feel magic all around us.When I was a child I was obsessed with the fae. I spent most of my days playing in trees, often oak, building homes for them, chatting with them, and feeding them. My nights were filled with the longing to be outside frolicking under the moon with them. I felt connected to their world and to their wild ways.But...

It is the best of times for tarot readers, it is the worst of times for tarot readers. While the explosion of decks onto the tarot scene in the past 10 to 15 years is exciting, it also can create Seven of Cups moments for readers who feel overwhelmed by so many choices. This is especially true for new readers who are trying to learn tarot and are faced with so many decks, as well as so many books about tarot.Since its publication in 1909, the RWS (Rider-Waite-Smith) has become the most popular...

Review by Beth AllenWitch Sister Tarot: Taking Flight With Your Witch Sisters by Julia Jeffrey is a beautiful deck, and moreover, it’s a powerful one.After working with the cards I’ve developed an immense respect for them. I approach this deck like no other in my collection — with a reverence and almost devoutness that I feel the art and stories command. When you use this deck, and its incredible guidebook, you’re not only getting tarot, you’re also gaining some understanding of Celtic...

Hawthorn BerryENERGY: MasculinePLANET: MarsELEMENT: Fire Some of the common names for Hawthorn include quickthorn, thornapple, whitethorn, Mayflower, May-tree or hawberry. Hawthorn berries are tiny fruits that grow on trees and shrubs belonging to the Crataegus genus. The genus includes hundreds of species commonly found in Europe, North America, and Asia. These nutrient – rich berries have a tart, tangy taste, and mild sweetness. They range in color from yellow to dark red.For hundreds of...