While Tarot holds the lion’s share of popularity in the world of divination, its younger cousin, the Oracle deck, also deserves attention and appreciation. Using oracle decks offers a different, often more accessible, form of guidance and personal reflection. Today, we’re diving into what makes Oracle decks unique and how you can incorporate them into…
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Paging Dr. Tarot: The Pages as Messengers
The Court Cards of the Tarot deck are often considered some of the most challenging to interpret, providing complex layers of personal, psychological, and situational insights. Among them, the Page cards stand out as particularly significant symbols of messages and communication. As the initiates of their respective suits, the Pages serve as messengers, bringing news,…
Not So Foolish: The Fool Reversed
Introduction For this first Monthly Reversal post, we may as well start at the beginning. As the first card of the Tarot, The Fool represents new beginnings, spontaneity, and the free-spirited nature of curiosity and adventure. While upright, The Fool encourages us to embrace uncertainty and leap into the unknown. But when this card appears…
Tarot Mini-Rituals for the Full Moon
Introduction The full moon is a powerful time of transformation, growth, and heightened intuition. It’s an ideal moment to connect with the energy of the Tarot to gain insights, release old patterns, and manifest new intentions. Today, we’re going to look at three Tarot mini-rituals for the full moon, to help you tap into the…
The Fool’s Bag – Official Launch!
Welcome to The Fool’s Bag! I’m Rowan, and I’m happy you’ve decided to visit! The site has technically been up for a while now as I’ve been filling everything out, but today’s the day: Welcome to the official launch! Layout of the Site I’ve put a lot into making this site a valuable place for…
Magickal Monday Bonus: Visualization Skills
Introduction So, every now and then, we have what I call a “unicorn” week here at The Fool’s Bag. Monday’s posts are thematic, with something specific on the first, second, third, and fourth Monday of each month. This week is a unicorn week, in that it starts with a fifth Monday. Unicorn weeks are wild-card…
Using the Tarot for Decision Making and Problem Solving
Introduction Making decisions and solving problems are a natural part of life, but sometimes we can feel overwhelmed or uncertain about the best course of action. Tarot, with its rich symbolism and timeless wisdom, can be a powerful tool for accessing our intuition and gaining insight into the choices we face. Today, we’re going to…
Life Lessons from the Strength Card
Introduction Life is full of challenges and obstacles that test our resilience and determination. In times of struggle, we often seek guidance and support to help us overcome these difficulties. The Tarot, with its rich symbolism and profound wisdom, can be a valuable resource in navigating life’s challenges. Today, we’re exploring some life lessons from…
The Monthly Spread: Three Card Tarot Spreads
Introduction While the Celtic Cross is by far the most popular of all Tarot spreads, three card Tarot spreads are some of the most useful spreads to have under your belt. They’re easy to learn, easy to explain to the querent, and take far less time to lay out and interpret than larger, more complicated…
Clearing Up Some Common Tarot Misconceptions
Introduction Tarot has been a popular tool for divination, self-reflection, and spiritual guidance for centuries. However, along with its popularity comes a host of misconceptions and urban legends that can discourage newcomers or perpetuate misunderstandings about the Tarot. Today, we’re going to debunk the rumors and clear up the most common Tarot misconceptions, focusing on…
The New Moon and the Ace of Wands
The Ace of Wands This week’s Card of the Week is the Ace of Wands. Since the New Moon is on Friday, I thought we’d look at some ways the Ace of Wands can be used in working with the new moon. So, let’s take a look at the connection between the New Moon and…
The Chosen Outcome Spread
Introduction Welcome to another Magickal Monday! Today, we’re going to be talking about what I call the “chosen outcome spread.” You could also think of it as a “backwards” reading. This is an approach to tarot magick that involves consciously selecting the cards you want to manifest in your life, rather than drawing them at…