I just spent a glorious weekend in Elora, Ontario at the Elora Tarot and Divination Festival. This was the second year Shelley Carter organized this lovely event, and I hope its going to be an annual one for many years to come. Throughout the weekend, I was truly grateful for Shelley’s excellent organization (it is […]
The Best Way to Fight (and Defeat) Procrastination
Ok, so I know that’s a lofty title. All I can say is that this is the best way that I have discovered to fight and defeat my own procrastination tendencies. Before I reveal it, let me back it up a little. When I say procrastination, I mean avoidance of doing what you should to, […]
Connecting with crystals, talismans and other mysterious objects with Tarot
Have you ever felt compelled to buy a specific item, perhaps a piece of jewelry with a symbol on it, clothing with a particular pattern, or a certain crystal or statuette, and you can’t explain why? This goes beyond the temptation of the impulse buys they put close to the check-out at Winners, Marshalls, Sephora […]
Readers Studio Tarot Conference 2019 – an Introvert’s Perspective
Most people dread having to attend work-related conferences. Usually, this is something that you have to endure, just a part of your job. Imagine being able to say that you are attending a work conference that involves crystal balls, Tarot cards and other various mystical pursuits. It is pretty awesome. I got back from the […]
Five Ways to Enhance Your Tarot Practice with Crystals
I bet you have a big collection of crystals, right? They are irresistible. I can’t leave a metaphysical shop without adding another gem to my collection, and it is a good day when I discover a stone that I’ve never come across before. Crystals are not just shiny, decorative objects. They are beautiful, but they […]
Talismans, Amulets and Tarot: A Powerful Combination
I’ve always had a thing for graven images. I surround myself with representations of Goddesses and other divine guides, helpers and deities. This passion also translates into a love of jewelry depicting Goddesses, symbols and incorporating gemstones. I wear at least one talisman or amulet daily, carefully selected for their energy and purpose. I’ve always […]
I’m a Fool for Love and Tarot
I love Valentine’s Day. I know, I know, there are those of you out there who hate it, who say its commercial and contrived, that it makes single people feel alienated and judged and makes people who are in a relationship feel pressured or obligated. I hear you. I understand where you are coming from […]
Time to ROAR: Tarot and the January 2019 Lunar Eclipse
Are you feeling ready to roar? The opportunity to go deep, release and, yes, shake your mane and roar is on its way. We will experience a total lunar eclipse on Monday January 21, 2019. (Here’s how and where you can watch). Not just an eclipse (which is pretty special on its own), this is […]
Smashing Pomegranates: A Tarot Spread for the New Year
I had a conversation about New Year traditions at the hair salon yesterday. My lovely long time stylist asked me if there is anything I do in particular, and I mentioned that I’ve adopted some customs that I learned about when I lived in Japan, like eating Toshikoshi Soba for long life, strength and to welcome […]
Fire Up Your Intuition
(This article is a shorter version of a talk that I gave at the Wickedly Divine Divination Parlour on Oct 20, 2018 in Toronto as part of WITCHfest North.) I am a professional Tarot reader and teacher, and I am also a legal wedding officiant, so most of what I do involves ritual, intuition, empathy […]