Category: Tarot
Reflections on tarot — card meanings, spreads, intuitive readings, and the moments when the deck names what you already half-knew. Spans personal practice, learning notes, and the threads where tarot meets astrology and ritual.
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Novel Tarot: Two of Cups – Llewellyn Tarot
For the epilogue of The Lost Teachings of Dead Monks, the Two of Cups from the Llewellyn Tarot appears—not as new love, but as partnership. Lilah and Raven are ready to face the coming pole shift together.
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Novel Tarot: Dependability Card – Sacred Earth Oracle Deck
In The Lost Teachings of Dead Monks, Lilah has never been able to depend on anyone—until now. The Dependability card from the Sacred Earth Oracle deck reflects the new trust and partnership she finds in the Daeganean priesthood.
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Novel Tarot: Queen of Swords – Witches Tarot Deck
For Chapter 21 of The Lost Teachings of Dead Monks, the Queen of Swords from the Witches Tarot captures a clash of wills—two women on the edge of the Cliffs of Moher, both wielding power with nowhere to retreat.
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Novel Tarot: Trust Card- Spellcasting Oracle Deck
For Chapter 20 of The Lost Teachings of Dead Monks, the Trust card from the Spellcasting Oracle reveals Charlie’s desperate need to believe in an illusion—even as Lilah learns to trust the reality others have shown her.
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Novel Tarot: Closure Card- Spellcasting Oracle Deck
For Chapter 19 of The Lost Teachings of Dead Monks, the Closure card from the Spellcasting Oracle captures exactly what Lilah needs—not justice or a new love, but the ability to walk away from a failed relationship and find her own path forward.
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Novel Tarot: Ace of Cups – Tarot de la Nuit Deck
The Ace of Cups from the Tarot de la Nuit deck captures Charlie’s growing obsession with Rune in Chapter 18 of The Lost Teachings of Dead Monks—romantic fantasy winning over truth.
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Novel Tarot: Hierophant Card – Tarot de la Nuit Deck
For Chapter 17 of The Lost Teachings of Dead Monks, Lorna draws the Hierophant from the Tarot de la Nuit deck — a card that captures Raven’s rare gift for imparting ancient, dangerous knowledge with wisdom rather than hunger for power.
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Novel Tarot: Clarity Card – Sacred Earth Oracle Deck
For Chapter 16 of The Lost Teachings of Dead Monks, Lorna draws the Clarity card from the Sacred Earth Oracle — and finds in it the Daeganean concept of omnipresence: all time is now, and love is worth living even when you know its cost.
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Novel Tarot: Queen of Chalices – Tarot of Sexual Magic
For Chapter 15 of The Lost Teachings of Dead Monks, Lorna draws the Queen of Chalices from the Tarot of Sexual Magic — and finds in her the energy of a master manipulator who has pulled Charlie away from Lilah and into her orbit.
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Novel Tarot: Six of Wands – Reverse Tarot
Drawing the Six of Wands in reverse for Chapter 14 of The Lost Teachings of Dead Monks — a card of triumph with bloodied shadows, and a heroine who chooses not to revert to her needier self.
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Novel Tarot: Strength Card – Guardian Tarot
I love beautiful tarot and oracle cards, so for each chapter of each novel I write, I draw a card from one of my decks and read it intuitively. For this chapter, I drew Strength Card – Guardian Tarot. See the bottom of the page for information about the novel. No Longer Deniable (Chapter 13),…
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10 Tarot Spreads That Aren’t the Celtic Cross
Learn the power of the Three-Card Tarot Spread for quick insights and profound guidance. When it comes to tarot readings, the Celtic Cross is a well-known spread. However, many other spreads offer different perspectives and can cater to various needs and questions. Here are 10 tarot spreads, each with its unique focus and layout: From…
