Everyone has a type: a type of house you like; a type of food you don’t like; a type of clothing and music you like; and of course, a type of tarot deck you like, or don’t like, to read with. Before, I was not a type who used collage decks much. Before, I was not a type who liked key words on her cards. But the operative word here is “before,” and typecasting got a reality check when Journey of the Sacred Bee came into my life. This deck is amazing, the art is amazing, and it’s an amazing...

Ostara and the first day of Spring are just around the bend and that signals that it’s time for spring cleaning. No, not the boring one, it’s time to go through your tarot decks and switch things up. Even if you only have two decks – switch them in honor of the arrival of a new season. Decks can be viewed as seasonal for a variety of reasons: the art depicted on the cards; predominant colors used in the deck remind you of a specific season or seasons; or maybe just the overall vibe you get from...

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.