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Sovereignty | Wisdom of the Cailleach

Sovereignty, the second Old Woman from Jane Brideson’s Wisdom of the Cailleach cards.

By Alison Cross, 5 days5 days ago
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Wisdom of the Cailleach Oracle| First Reading

I hoped that my first reading with Jane Brideson’s Wisdom of the Cailleach Oracle would yield something important for me. I connected with the cards as soon as I held them. I really wanted to have a profound relationship with Read more…

By Alison Cross, 1 week1 week ago
Deck Review Oracle

Wisdom of the Cailleach Oracle | Jane Brideson | Review

I have been longing to meet the characters of the Wisdom of the Cailleach Oracle since artist Jane Brideson began to share her paintings for it a couple of years ago. On Friday, they arrived: The Wisdom of the Cailleach Read more…

By Alison Cross, 2 weeks5 days ago
Tarot In Art

Letters To The Past

The Tarot art project, Letters To The Past has now been transformed into a wonderful website. Read letters from Mary K Greer, Rachel Pollack and so many others … including me!

By Alison Cross, 3 weeks3 weeks ago
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Tarot Thrones on Instagram | June 2020

I have got an instagram account, but not really put much effort into it to date. But at the beginning of June, I decided to focus my Tarot court card efforts there. By the way, are we friends over there? Read more…

By Alison Cross, 3 months3 months ago
Oracle

Frithing | Scottish Divination |Caitlín Matthews

Last weekend I was lucky enough to be included in the line up of the World Divination Association‘s Virtual Conference. Amongst the stellar speakers was Caitlín Matthews who spoke to us about ‘frithing’ which is a traditional Scottish West Highland Read more…

By Alison Cross, 4 months4 months ago
Deck Review Oracle

The Moon Oracle | Caroline Smith | John Astrop

There are a few lunar oracles about, but this reprint of the Moon Oracle by Caroline Smith and the late John Astrop is well worth exploring. Originally published in 2000, it has been given a bit of a repolish and Read more…

By Alison Cross, 4 months4 months ago
Knights Thoughts on Court Cards Wands

Your Circle of Influence | Tarot Court Cards

Lockdown has been extended for at least another three weeks in the UK. I’m exceptionally lucky – I have my partner and son at home with me at the moment and we have a lovely garden and (miraculously!) great weather Read more…

By Alison Cross, 5 months5 months ago
Nick Stewart Tarot Majors only
Deck Review Tarot In Art

Tarot Majors Only Deck | Nick Stewart

My lovely friend Nick Stewart is a super artist. He conjures glorious, almost cosmic images from fountain pen ink and bleach, like a real life Magician! Nick has created a set of Major Arcana cards – mostly as a project Read more…

By Alison Cross, 6 months6 months ago
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Tarot and Self Care

Sometimes in a reading, the subject of self care can come up. This might be as straightforward as a positional value within the spread called ‘self care suggestions’ or it might be when you are summing up the reading and Read more…

By Alison Cross, 6 months6 months ago

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In my other life, I am part of the support team fo In my other life, I am part of the support team for our local crime-writing festival. TODAY the #Scottish #crimefiction festival boots off virtually and for FREE. So, if you love crime fiction, hop online and watch the chats with some of the best in the #crimefiction business! #crimefic #bloodyscotland #bloodyscotland2020 #onlineconference #freeconference #tbrlist #readingcrimefiction #crimefictionlovers
The #newlenormand from @alexanderdaniloff has tech The #newlenormand from @alexanderdaniloff has technical info ready now: Alexander says: "Voilà! The technical information of my new deck is ready! “The Nursemaid's 36 Tales” Lenormand Oracle by Alexander Daniloff First limited edition of author printed in 2020, 500 copies numbered and signed; 36 cards + 2 additional cards Boy and Girl; size: 70 x 120 mm (2.75"x 4.75") info@daniloff-art.it " Get in touch with Alexander directly if you want to order a set! #lenormand #lenormandreadersofinstagram #lenormandcards #lenormanddeck #lenormandkarten #lenormandreader #japanesevibes #japaneseinspired #japanesemythology
Watched the first episode of Des last night on cat Watched the first episode of Des last night on catchup. David Tenant is really excellent as Denis Nilson (for non UK people - murdered 15 (?) young homeless men in late 70s early 80s in London. And then he developed various ways of disposing of the bodies, least said about that the better. So, what made Denis do this? V Hierophant + 7 Cups + II High Priestess The Hierophant and High Priestess could be parental figures, both powerful cultural and spiritual gatekeepers, flanking the 7 of Cups. All those dreams and hopes for the future hemmed in on either side by those two cards. So, perhaps young Dennis was held in check by fears about his own sexuality - ridicule or disgust from more powerful men around him? Fears about being deemed an outsider and isolated? Could be fears about the Church - not sure what religion he was, but he was of an age when the Church (Catholic or Protestant) in Scotland played a much bigger cultural role. To fall outside of that (eg a single mother, divorcee, homosexual) could make life difficult. I know that he was in the Army and also for a very short time the Police force - traditional male bastions (back then) and both got very strict codes and hierarchies. The High Priestess is not exactly known for speaking out and perhaps his mother or significant females in his life were a bit of a mystery to him - difficulty seeing them as sexual creatures? The Hierophant could also be himself - powerful, dictating and controlling the faceless young men (he didn't even have names for most of them, I think) who were vulnerable to his overtures. Looking forward to catching up with the other episodes to find out more about it all. I know that I have friends on here who probably covered his crimes in newspapers etc. Would love to hear your insights! #tarot #rws #riderwaitesmith #tarotreadersofig #armchairdetective #tarotinsights #reallifecrime #des #denisnilson #amateursleuth
What IS it with these men sending random 'hi' mess What IS it with these men sending random 'hi' messages?! #womenofinstagram
The next two cards released by @alexanderdaniloff The next two cards released by @alexanderdaniloff from his Nursemaid's 36 Tales #neworacledeck #japanesevibes #cartomancy #lenormandcards #lenormandreadersofinstagram. All details can be found on his site www.daniloff-art.it follow him here on instagram too! <3
When you USED to be a professional athlete , but y When you USED to be a professional athlete , but you are too fond of bonios and French toast to care any more #greyhoundsofinstagram #greyhound #olddogsarethebestdogs #olddogsofinstagram
Found this #indiegogocampaign for Seeds From The S Found this #indiegogocampaign for Seeds From The Sacred Feminine Wisdom cards. Created by indigenous Canadian artist Andrea Minard, it's got 6 days to go. It's met its target, now it's stretch goals. Link to deck in bio! #indie #independentoracledecks #femininewisdom #divinationtools #oraclecards #neworacledeck #divinationcommunity #canadaart #indigenousart #neworacle #inspirationcards
The second Old Woman that I'm sharing from the Wis The second Old Woman that I'm sharing from the Wisdom of the Cailleach cards is Sovereignty. Sovereignty sits enveloped in her green cloak, her staff of freedom grasped firmly in her strong grip. A pale green tendril flows ribbonlike along the staff. In the accompanying booklet, author and artist Jane Brideson has given us an incantation for Sovereignty that talks of freedom, independence and bravery. There can be no deck created in Ireland that does not place Sovereignty at its heart because the arrival and effect of colonisers on her soil is as old as Ireland herself. As a Scot, that is not my story to tell though. I need to find my own relationship with Sovereignty. This morning I sit with her for a while. My head is all over the place at the moment. There are lots of jumbled ideas and thoughts crowd into my head, which boil down to this: "Borders mean nothing to me. Politics and Government mean nothing to me. Economic need and profit mean nothing to me. Respect me, the land beneath your feet. Protect me, the land of your children. Love me, the land of your home." Despite how we treat the land – carving our lives into her skin, gouging out resources from her flesh – she longs for us to create a relationship with her. Where is the nearest sacred space in your landscape? If you are not near one, you could create one of your own. Recognise that the earth is holy. It is the supreme power – this, for me, is Sovereignty of the land. Create a simple ritual. Every day, demonstrate my respect, protection and love of the land. What does Sovereignty say to you? #tarot #tarotreadersofig #oracle #oraclecards #cailleach #sovereignty #irishart #janebrideson #oraclereader
Check the @4seasonslenormandcards poster full deta Check the @4seasonslenormandcards poster full details, because there is A 20% discount right now! #lenormandreaders #lenormandreadersofig #lenormand #neworacledeck #newlenormand #divinationcommunity #divination #cartomancy #divinationtools
I adore @sylvia_ritter artwork and this calendar i I adore @sylvia_ritter artwork and this calendar is now available for preorder. She's making a #tarotdeck and it is going to be STUPENDOUS based on the artwork created so far! links to Sylvia's website in my bio link. #2021calendar #2021calendars #tarotart #tarotcalendar #tarotcalendar2021 #animaltarot #animaltarotcards #digitalartistry #divinationcommunity #tarotreadersofig #oraclereadersofinstagram
i have never been much of a cook, but I am VERY go i have never been much of a cook, but I am VERY good at soup! A pot of veggie soup on the stove today - deffo soup weather in September! #septembersoup #soup #veggiesoup #feedyourbodyfeedyoursoul #cronelife #septembervibes #vegetablebroth
Look at this beautiful new #lenormand #oracledeck! Look at this beautiful new #lenormand #oracledeck! For full details see @4seasonslenormandcards ! #newlenormand #lenormandreaders #divinationcommunity #divinationtools #lenniecards
Two minutes to five. Gin o'clock! Have an excellen Two minutes to five. Gin o'clock! Have an excellent weekend!
Here's a little #tarotspread, inspired by 'Page' e Here's a little #tarotspread, inspired by 'Page' energy for the weekend. Do you like this #PageofCups image by @noaikeda You can find a link for Noa's artwork in my bio - really gorgeously costumed figures and I can't wait for this #tarotdeck to be created! Exercise 70 (from my book 'Tarot Kaizen): Spread for Page energy Shuffle your whole deck (including Pages) and prepare to draw four cards: Card 1: I benefit from beginning here! Card 2: What small action can I take? Card 3: How can I be more playful in this? Card 4: This aids straightforward communication. #tarot #tarotreadersofinstagram #tarotart #tarotauthor #tarotpage #pageofcups #tarotkaizen #divinationtools #divination #divinationcommunity
There is a fine line between trying to keep cheerf There is a fine line between trying to keep cheerful in the face of Covi19 restrictions and invalidating your own (and other people's) feelings. If the Healthline artlcle (link in bio) is too long for you, there are 7 takeaways: 1 Don't ignore your emotions 2 Listen to and validate other's lived experience. 3 It's ok to feel crap 4 People ARE paradoxes - you can be sad AND hopeful at the same time. 5 Be realistic about what you CAN do. 6 Learn to recognise toxic positivity when you see it. 7 Be wary of Social Media platitudes #tarotreadersofig #oraclereadersofig #witchesofinsta #toxicpositivity #toxicpositivityhelpsnoone #anxietysupport #anxietyrelief I hope sharing this article helps somebody out there - you're not alone, friend.
Wrote up my first steps into the Wisdom of the Cai Wrote up my first steps into the Wisdom of the Cailleach cards (Jane Brideson) Link in bio <3 #oraclereadersofig #tarotreadersofig #cailleach #witchesofinstagram #cronesofinstagram #oldwomen #oraclereadings #celticvibes #naturespirit #deermother #divinationtools #divinationcommunity #celticspirituality
Love the artwork of Beth Robertson Fiddes. #scot Love the artwork of Beth Robertson Fiddes. #scottishart #highlands #seascapepainting #sea #headinghome #autumn #assyntcoastalroute
For all the parents who will be rattling around a For all the parents who will be rattling around a quiet house this month - my Empty Nest spread. Used with the #wisdomofthecailleach #oracle cards - which worked beautifully. If you are moved to try the spread for yourself, I'd love it if you could tag me so that I can read how the cards fell for you. My son is going into 3rd year at Uni, but he's been home for 6 months because of coronavirus. It's like him setting off for the first time, all over again! He's just set off with all his gear - dad's driving him across Scotland today. Dog and I are wandering around the house like two lost souls lol! I know at least the first steps on my Long Road - this afternoon is Craft Afternoon 😃 ☕ 🍰 #tarot #emptynest #tarotspread #tarotreadersofig #tarotreaders #tarotspread #tarotreadersofinstagram #oraclereaders #oraclereadersofinstagram #cailleachvibes #celticspirit #leavinghome #fortunetellers #fortunetelling #parentingskills
Active on the #wildwoodtarot wheel of the year at Active on the #wildwoodtarot wheel of the year at the moment is #5vessels. The young dancer is in a state of ecstasy via her ritual and dancing. This card asks us to seek and surrender to the cosmic life force, renewing ourselves for the journey onwards. The card asks: When do you feel at one with the universe? How do you reach an ecstatic state? Do you set time aside to seek this kind of union with the universe? Snippet from A Year In The Wildwood - link in bio :) Am trying to do my tax return today. I am working myself up into a bit of a state, but not an ecstatic one lol! Maybe it's time to log out of the gov.uk website and go create something! #tarot #thewildwoodtarot #tarotreadersofig #tarotreadersofinstagram #tarotreaders #witchesofinstagram #paganwitch #divination #divinationtools #divinationcommunity #ayearinthewildwood
In a muddle trying to organise some kind of kindle In a muddle trying to organise some kind of kindle gizmo for my mum and a keyboard cover that works with it. #wisdomofthecailleach suggests not rushing the purchase. #irishoracle #cronewisdom #rest #tarotreadersofinstagram #tarotreadersofig #taroteveryday #tarotreaders #divinationcommunity #divination #cartomancy #tarotcards #oracle #fortuneteller #oraclereaders
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