The Aeclectic Tarot website is how I discovered what type of Tarot deck style I wanted! It also offers details about each deck like number of cards, measurements, and a few cards to preview. It’s incredible! I HIGHLY recommend using it when searching for a tarot or Oracle deck
Imbolc or Candlemas is a Gaelic traditional festival marking the beginning of spring. It’s a wonderful time to set goals for yourself and become grounded for the awakening of spring. What are your goals for this year? How do you want to grow? Happy Imbolc, friends!
The First Card: You are just a seedling at the start of Spring and so are your goals! How can you ground yourself so you are ready to grow strong this spring?
The Second Card: For plants to grow strong and healthy you need to give the proper nutrients and make sure nothing is blocking them from receiving sunlight. What is something you need to let go of, to properly grow and reach your goals?
The Third Card: As for the proper nutrients, what can you do to properly nurture and take care of yourself? The third card represents an act of self-care to help you nurture your soul and mind so you can reach your goals.
The Fourth Card: With Imbolc on our doorstep we leave behind Winter and welcome Spring. What changes come with the changing of seasons?
You can see some of my readings and spreadshereand you can get your own reading by me here. 💖
We all have times when we feel afraid. Sometimes our fear is unfounded, sometimes it’s justified; healing and wisdom come when we know the difference. That’s what this spread is for: To help identify healthy vs. unhealthy fears and offer possibilities for how to cope with them.
1. What is the foundation of my fear? What exactly is causing my fear? Is it an external source, or an internal insecurity?
2. How can I begin to move away from my fear? How can I be less afraid in a way that’s healthy for me?
3. How can I take action in spite of my fear? What can I start doing right now to move forward, even though I’m still afraid?
4. Should I attempt to eliminate this fear? Is this a healthy or unhealthy fear? Should I focus my effort into eliminating this fear altogether, or shouldn’t I?
5. How is this fear hurting me? How is this fear making me a less happy, healthy, and productive person?
6. How is this fear helping me? How is this fear making me a stronger, safer, or more wise person?
(6/7) gothic americana tarot spreads, inspired by this post
Who is behind you?
1. ghost: advice from past 2. nature: advice from the earth 3. gods: advice from the gods or your inner self 4. ancestors: advice from your ancestors 5. savior: advice from the dead
When you’ve shuffled enough, pull the first card (1 in the visual) from the top and lay it down. ✩
Now, lay your deck out, upright, and find the Tower. Lay this card above card 1. ✩
Take the three cards that were behind the Tower and lay them in positions 2, 4, and 6. ✩
Take the three cards that were in front of the Tower and lay them in positions 3, 5, and 7.
Now you read:
Is this ever going to end?
What started this absolute shit storm?
Am I to blame?
Is the worst over?
What is the best way to protect myself right now?
What is the lesson to be learned here?
How can I regain stability in my life?
This is by far one of my favorite spreads that I’ve created. My life has been absolutely tumultuous, and I created this to try and get a better understanding of how to ride it out/when everything is gonna calm the fuck down. If this finds you in a destructive cycle of life, best of luck dear, you’re not alone.
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