Tarot and information management? Yes, they absolutely go together, and in this article I'll share my ongoing investment in building a second brain. Building A Second Brain What does it mean to "build a second brain"? Tiago Forte published his book, "Building a...
Tarot consultants are everywhere. There are thousands online, from the "Get a Reading for $1" folks on Etsy to consultants who charge hundreds of dollars. Choosing the right consultant will make all the difference in the results of your reading. Here are five things...
Welcome to Guided Meditation Wednesday! Today's meditation leads to a relaxed body and mind. It runs for 15 minutes and is ideal with headphones during a break or your commute (assuming you don't drive). For those who have trouble doing a guided meditation on public...
There are many fallacies about Tarot cards and reading Tarot. In this article, we'll talk about your first Tarot deck. Does My First Tarot Deck Have to Be Gifted To Me? I'd never heard of this "tradition" until about two years ago. Apparently, some people say that...
What does it mean to craft a better Tarot question? Why is the question so important in a Tarot reading? Follow these easy steps to craft a question that will result in the answer you need! Why Do I Need to Craft a Better Tarot Question? The question in a Tarot...
Sophrosyne, what the heck is that word and why did I choose it? Sophrosyne was an important concept in Greek life and considered the opposite of hubris. It describes a state where excellence of character and soundness of mind contribute to additional traits like...
Productivity and personal knowledge management, also known as PKM, is a hobby of mine. That sounds funny, but I love to organize things and often take it to such extremes that I never really accomplish anything other than nicely organized files. I treat productivity...
Today's oracle card draw is from the Moonology deck by Yasmin Boland and Nyx Rowan. For oracle cards I usually shuffle through them, looking for a card that feels right. Sometimes it feels sort of sticky, other times my fingers just know it is the right card. A new...
Last week I was asked "Do you have any thoughts on how our determination to plan and execute a plan for our lives is influenced by things beyond our control? Is there a balance between our internal energy and external energy?" The questions boil down to "which has...
Yesterday's ask me anything actually got some responses! This is kind of fun, so maybe I'll offer these more often. Ask Me Anything: Inspiration and Beginning Jaime asked: While I am not interested in getting into it for myself, I would like to know what/who inspired...
Last week I talked about the Fool's Path or Journey and "leveling up". What does it mean to level up? What do we gain? What Does Leveling Up Mean Leveling up began as a video game term; you play a round, beat the boss, and start a new level. You leveled up. In gaming,...
My first experience with reading Tarot for others was at the age of 16 and very nearly stopped me from reading again. I was introduced to Tarot cards in the 130 section of the public library. Remember the Dewey Decimal System? The 130's cover parapsychology and...
Tarot consultants use the words "path" and "pathway" quite a bit in readings. What do we mean by that? Read on to find out! The Fool's Path I see the Tarot containing two parts. The Minor Arcana contains the Ace through Ten plus the court cards of each suit, while the...
Finances seem to be important in this week two of October. Outside things are still cooling down. I think we are out of the 80s finally and firmly into mid- to low-70s. Every week I have a group of clients for whom I do a personalized 3-card reading which gives an...
Tarot cards work a lot with movement and this might be somewhat confusing for some people. Merriam-Webster defines movement as: The act or process of moving especially: change of place or position or posture. The Tarot is full of movement; the Major Arcana describes...
