Story Spread: The Alchemist

As a way to break in my new deck I decided to try the story spread that can be found in the guidebook.  The idea is to choose (or randomly draw) a theme and lay out a narrative for it.  As I am curious what to expect from my new job, I chose the Guardian of the Books to represent the theme of my reading.  I then shuffled and drew three cards which are to be read in order.

Alchemy - I had to smile when I turned this card over.  The alchemy card is about starting with something normal and turning it into something extraordinary.  I will only get what I put into it.  If I put a lot of enthusiasm and effort into this new job, it will prove to be very rewarding.

Calendar - This is a slow moving card and placement is important.  This card could mean a delay but because it follows the Alchemy card (rather than precedes it) I believe it to mean gradual and steady progress.  Achieving the message of the Alchemy card will take time but if I am patient and continue to follow it's guidance I will eventually get the results I desire.

The Baroness - This card has thrown me.  The baroness represents a deceitful person.  This could be a false friend, an unknown enemy or someone who wishes to bring you down.  They are manipulative and untrustworthy.  I can only guess that the cards are warning me to be careful of this type of person later on.  After creating something wonderful there might be someone who wishes to crush it.

Not exactly a happy ending to the story but the future is never set in stone.  For the time being, however, I shall take the advice of the alchemist.  I have the ingredients to make something great out of this new job, if only I put in the effort.

The Call

"You have questions only the Book of Destiny can answer, 

but will you take up the sword to recover it?"

-The Chronicles of Destiny

I am spending the afternoon with The Chronicles of Destiny Fortune Cards.  They are the newest addition to my collection and I couldn't be more happy with them.  They are a refreshing balance between tarot and oracle cards.  The deck follows a structure, unlike most oracles, but not the same structure as tarot.  The cards tell a story.  They are unique in that sense.  

It has been an enjoyable experience so far.  I am curled up on the couch reading through the story one card at a time...

September Grass

Wildwood Tarot

"Well, the sun's not so hot in the sky today

and you know I can see summertime slipping on away..."

September Grass - James Taylor

Autumn.  It is just around the corner.  My favorite time of year.  I only wish it lasted longer.  As is my tradition... I have to listen to this song come September.  I love it anytime really...but autumn and September is a must.

If you haven't heard it before, have a listen and enjoy.

Earthbound

I received a pleasant surprise this week.  My Earthbound Oracle deck arrived!  It is the first Kickstarter project I have backed.  An oracle deck from Wooden Tarot artist Andy Swartz was hard to resist.

I haven't tried the deck out yet, but I enjoyed going through the cards and admiring the artwork.  I especially like the design for the back.


After working with over-sized oracle cards, it is weird coming back to playing card size.  Even though the cards are smaller the imagery doesn't get lost.  I like the simplicity of the artwork.  That, and the lack of a guidebook, will help me be more intuitive with my readings...or daily draws...whatever I choose to use the deck for.

I love all the card images but, as always, some stood out more than others.  Still...it was hard choosing which ones to show on my blog.  Enjoy the photos!

Feathered Friends

It has been a busy day on our bird feeders (as usual).
You'd think these little guys hadn't eaten in weeks. ha ha ha

               

               

Tarot Bags: I had to need one eventually

I like to keep my tarot/oracle cards stored in the original boxes.  As luck would have it...most of them are quite sturdy.  There is always an exception though and that would be my Shadowscapes deck.  Until now they have been wrapped in a scarf while sitting with the other boxes.  But no longer!

I'm not very crafty when it comes to sewing but I know plenty of other people are.  What better place to look than Etsy?  It didn't take long for me to find the right tarot bag for my cards.  I couldn't be more pleased with my purchase! So glad to have them in this beautiful new home.

Purchased from Serenity Energyworks

The Force Awakens

Wow it has been a long time and no blog posts.  I'm not that surprised though.  Consistent journal writing has never been easy for me.  Perhaps a photo journal would be more likely to succeed, though I imagine it would become quite repetitive.

Oh well...I will get a brilliant idea someday.  I hope.

With the new movie getting closer, I have been hyped about anything Star Wars.  I guess it was only a matter of time, my attention is always shifting from one interest to another.

Doodle Time! Yoda as The Hermit

Kanan - Marvel Comics

My bounty hunter in Star Wars: The Old Republic