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…
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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 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…
Cleansing and Clearing Your Tarot Deck
Introduction As you work with a Tarot deck, it can accumulate energy from your readings, your thoughts, and the environment around it. To ensure it remains a clear and effective tool for divination, it’s important to periodically cleanse and clear its energy. In this post, I’ll be sharing some tips for cleansing and clearing your…
The Shadow Side of the Seven of Swords
Introduction The Seven of Swords is a complex and often misunderstood card within the Tarot, representing cunning, deception, and hidden motives. The card depicts a figure stealthily carrying away five swords while leaving two behind, suggesting a secret plan or a hidden agenda. Today, we’re going to delve into the shadow side of the Seven…
The Monthly Spread: The Celtic Cross
The Celtic Cross Welcome to another regular feature at The Fool’s Bag—the monthly spread! The fourth Monday of each month will be dedicated to a specific spread, spread type, or something else specifically spread-related. As this is our first Monthly Spread (that really needs a more clever title—I’m working on it!), I figured we should…
Magickal Monday: An Introduction to Tarot Magick
Happy Monday, everybody! So, this post is going up before the official site launch, so you’re probably reading this after the fact, but regardless, welcome to our first ever Magickal Monday! The third Monday of every month, we’ll have a post dedicated to Tarot Magick. When most people think of the Tarot, they think of…