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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Learn to read Strength, Lust, and la Force using keywords, by putting the card in context with other majors, as well as by examining some of its visuals in the evocative Strength from the Shadowscapes Tarot.
Read MoreWhen I first saw this deck, I was struck by the fantastical whimsy of the figures and landscapes with stark lines and soft colors, like deco lithographs tailored to elf-loving Sinophiles.
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