MUSINGS ON TAROT, Divination, spirituality, and more

Divination reveals inner secrets and whole new ways of thinking and seeing, as well as answers to not-so-simple questions. It can inspire deep reflection and thoughtful action. Here, I offer tips on reading tarot and other divination methods, new spreads to help open up special topics, interviews with some of the decks I own, and general thoughts on this work.

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Posts tagged sample reading

How Predictive Readings Can Revitalize Your Life, Even with Death in the Deck

Pulling the Death card when you’re doing a predictive reading can stop you dead in your tracks, but it doesn’t have to. And you shouldn’t sidestep the whole “death” thing with false optimism. The pain is part of it.

Musings, Tarot readingsThomas the HermitJune 16, 2022predictive reading, death, the death card, tarot readings, sample reading, dreams, coaching, divination, making the most of things, bucket listComment

The Golden Dawn Spread

If you’re interested in trying out a large spread for a general reading, the Golden Dawn spread (or what I have learned to be called that—who ever knows with secret societies?) may be an exciting addition to your practice.

Tarot readings, Tarot spreads / Oracle spreadsThomas the HermitAugust 7, 2019example reading, sample reading, patterned spreads, readings by spread pattern, spread pattern, tarot cards, large readings, big questions, general readings, Thoth decks, Thoth tarot Comment

The Celtic Cross

If you want to understand a general topic or examine a longer-term concern (or series of events), then the Celtic Cross can often be effective.

Tarot readings, Tarot spreads / Oracle spreadsThomas the HermitFebruary 10, 2019celtic cross, tarot readings, example reading, sample reading, patterned spreads, readings by spread pattern, spread pattern, tarot cards, large readings, 10-card readings, big questions, general readings Comment