The 5 of Pentacles is tough to see in a reading and worse to feel when moving through its energy. But there’s also a lesson in the card and a source of potential strength even if it’s generally a “bad card.”

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Tarot Spreads: New Moon in Taurus + Full Moon in Scorpio

With the New Moon in Taurus and the Full Moon in Scorpio, it’s all about pleasure that heals and intensity that stimulates. Ease and desire can work together for healthy growth.

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Tarot Spread: What's Good?

The 3 of Wands offers growth and expansion along with progress and success. The combination of expansive 3 and vibrant Wands makes for a powerful impact. Why wouldn’t you want a spread for it?

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Tarot Spreads: New Moon in Aries + Full Moon in Libra

With the New Moon in Aries and the Full Moon in Libra, it’s a balance between the Self and Other. It’s about finding the fire to be who you want to be while allowing in who you want in your life.

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Tarot Spreads: The Eclipses

Every year, we go through two eclipse seasons, which occur at opposite times of the year. Why not tap into their power and wisdom through some tarot spreads?

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Get to Know the Court Cards, Part 4

Haven’t you always wanted to know the court cards better? In these posts, I’m offering up card meanings for specific court cards. This fourth and final part for the court cards includes the Page of Pentacles, the Knight of Wands, the Queen of Cups, and the King of Swords.

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Tarot Spread: 9 grails

Happiness? Happiness is the same price as nine goblets. This multi-layered spread will have you centering happiness in new ways, all inspired by the 9 of Cups.

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Tarot Spreads: New Moon in Pisces + Full Moon in Virgo

With the New Moon in Pisces and the Full Moon in Virgo, there’s a tension between fanciful dreaming and practical everyday reality. But you can use fantasies as the basis for your real-world dreams while the mundane can be magical.

Get to Know the Court Cards, Part 3

Haven’t you always wanted to know the court cards better? In these posts, I’m offering up card meanings for specific court cards. This third part for the court cards includes the Page of Wands, the Knight of Pentacles, the Queen of Swords, and the King of Cups.

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