It’s amazing how much builds up over time that we don’t realize, isn’t it? As I sit staring at the ocean, I think of all the grains of sand that come and go without the shore looking all that different from one day to the next.

MusingsThomas the HermitMarch 11, 2023coaching, 8 of cups, transformation, transformative tarot, moving on, chariot, self-help, self-reflection, nonfictionComment

Why “Should I” is a Terrible Way to Start to a Tarot Reading for Yourself

One of the worst words to start a tarot question is should. I know. It’s easy to fall into, especially if you’re using tarot to try to achieve specific goals in your life (but yay you!).

Musings, Tarot tipsThomas the HermitSeptember 3, 2022tarot transformation, transformative tarot, coaching, life coaching, accountability, professional development, personal development, small business, self-publishing, self-help, self-reflection, life line tarot, personal storyComment

How a Reversed Ace Taught Me to Embrace Authentic Self-Investment

“… And it was all thanks to that reversed Ace of Pentacles.” That’s probably not a sentence you would expect to be related to a financial investment question. Yet it is. Sort of. Enjoy another story about transformation through tarot.

MusingsThomas the HermitSeptember 1, 2022transformative tarot, tarot transformation, coaching, life coaching, tarot certification, certified biddy tarot reader, biddy tarot, self-help, self-reflection, shadow work, entrepreneur, reflection, ace of pentaclesComment

Revisiting the Market of Memory

Over the last year, I’ve come to realize that my old Market of Memory tarot spread can be used for more than just understanding the lived past. It’s a great first stop when the past is calling, but you’re not sure which one.

The Power of Childish Dreams

When did you last dare to dream the impossible? Let’s go back in time and check in with your child self and their dreams. They’ll have amazing advice for your future.

MusingsThomas the HermitFebruary 9, 2022inner child, soul purpose, life path, career readings, work readings, dreams, goal-setting, goals, life coaching, reflection, self-reflection, self-help, magical child, wounded child, dare to dream Comments

Tarot Spread: Lightning Strikes

As a representative of the 5 of Swords in a new tarot deck, it’s about time that I offer my take on the productive potential of the 5 of Swords using a custom tarot spread.

Shadow Work, Feeding Your Demons, and Persona

Shadow work, a modernized Buddhist technique called “feeding your demons,” and a video game all feature in this self-reflection and personal self-development.

MusingsThomas the HermitFebruary 14, 2021shadows, shadow work, shadow worker, therapy, jung, personal development, persona, video games, psychology, buddhism, demons, feeding your demons, self-help, self-reflection, fairies, fairy tales Comments

Tarot Spread: Market of Memory

Need to tap into the past, talk to your Inner Child, or look through the eyes of your past lives? The 6 of Cups is a card to explore, and the Market of Memory is my spread to help you do it. It’s also a handy clarifying exercise when you’re stuck with a 6 of Cups that you don’t understand.

Tarot Spread: When You Know But Don't Know

Sometimes you know what you need to do, but you don’t want to do it, so you convince yourself that you don’t really know what to do. Sound frustrating? Well, there may be a good reason to weigh knowledge against belief. This tarot spread was designed with the 2 of Swords in mind.

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