by Beth AllenWhen I first saw The Stolen Child Tarot by Monica L. Knighton I thought, “What a sweet little deck.” And it is a sweet deck and as I continue to work with it, the messages and guidance the deck offers are delivered in a gentle way, holistic even. But it’s also a deep deck. The messages are infused with thought-provoking issues we humans grapple with: generosity, community, acceptance, inclusion, self-love, compassion, social justice, and conservation of our natural world. It...

Your first tarot deck does not have to be a gift. I don't know where this started but we hear it every week. It makes no sense. Pick out a tarot deck that speaks to you and do NOT wait for it to be given to you. If you get one as a gift, it may not even be one that you connect with the art. I think tarot decks are very personal so please get the one you like or collect several! Also, same with opals. Opal don't have to be given to you. If you want an opal, get one.

If you take the San Francisco poster art style from around the turn-of-the-century that depicted bawdy saloon life, mix it with that same style, repurposed decades later for rock ‘n’ roll posters (again in the San Francisco area), throw in Andy Warhol’s Factory for good measure, and stir in a cartoon style that was popular in the ‘70s and ‘80s, you come out with the delicious Dame Darcy Mermaid Tarot deck. The deck is stunning and it is uniquely its creator, Dame Darcy. Some cards, like the...

This is a beautiful time of year to take stock of our surroundings, notice the seasonal changes, and feel joy in being a part of the greater Mystery. Of course, in the U.S. this is the time we gather to celebrate and share good food, good fortune, and love of family, friends, and community. With this focus on being thankful, what better time to use your tarot cards to explore feelings of gratitude in a deeper way. Below is a simple spread that hopefully gives you a little different perspective...