Tarot in Wonderland (Llewellyn Publications), penned by Barbara Moore, and illustrated by Eugene Smith, is a delightfully whimsical Tarot deck that makes me, not only smile, but laugh out loud! I’m not kidding, not even a little. I’m a longtime avid deck collector, and I’ve not had a Tarot deck tickle my funny bone quite…
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Care and Feeding of Your Tarot Deck
There is an old myth circulating in Tarot circles, that a Tarot deck must be gifted to you by another, rather than chosen and purchased yourself. This myth likely originated from the fact that in the 1400s, when Tarot decks originated, decks were hand painted by commissioned artists, and therefore rare and expensive. Due to…
Tarot Cards vs Oracle Cards – What’s the Difference?
Whether you are looking to purchase a Tarot card deck, or an Oracle card deck, they occupy the same jumbled space, on store shelves. If you know which type of deck you want, be careful the packagng on your potential purchase clearly states it’s the type of deck you seek. The number and variety of…
5 Questions Not to Ask the Tarot
The single most important component of a Tarot reading, is the Querent’s (reading requester’s) question. Although volumes have been written regarding the importance of a Tarot reading’s question, we can cut to the chase with prolific Tarot author, Barbara’s Moore‘s comment, ”…If we want the right answers, then we have to ask the right questions,”…
The Mystic Arts Tarot Blog is Born!
Welcome all Tarot Enthusiasts, Readers and Querents alike! I’m Jeannette, a Certified Professional Tarot Reader. I’m humbly honored for the opportunity to offer some measure of guidance on your Journey, both using and receiving the Spiritual and timeless Wisdom of the Tarot. I plan for this blog to encompass all things, Tarot, such as, reading…