Feb 7 - Tarot Suits Cheat Sheet

Want a quick guide to the suits in your deck? Here’s a handy cheat sheet to get you familiar with the four suits of the Minor Arcana:

✨ Wands (or Staves/Rods)

• Element: Fire

• Keywords: Action, passion, creativity, ambition

• Think of energy, drive, and new projects.

✨ Cups

• Element: Water

• Keywords: Emotions, relationships, intuition, connection

• Think of feelings, love, and emotional journeys.

✨ Swords

• Element: Air

• Keywords: Intellect, conflict, decisions, clarity

• Think of challenges, problem-solving, and mental focus.

✨ Pentacles (or Coins/Discs)

• Element: Earth

• Keywords: Material matters, work, money, health

• Think of practicality, stability, and tangible results.

💡 Quick tip: You can also use the suits as prompts for reflection or storytelling: Wands for your ambitions, Cups for your heart, Swords for your mind, Pentacles for your everyday world.

Feb 6 - Page of Swords (Images)

Page of Swords Across Decks 🎴✨

I want to know - can you show me?

The Page of Swords is anyone who's trying to learn something new - mostly commonly a young person, but the Page can refer to the spirit as well as the body. This person can be a bit too sure of themselves, irritating other people by insisting on sharing their knowledge. But they can also be very helpful.  

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1. Mindscapes Tarot — Landscapes of the mind

All the court cards in this deck are from the point of view of the character. Here we can see the Page out exploring in a hot air balloon, learning by doing.
Page of Swords Vibes:

• 🧪 Key themes: He's engaged in the task, getting his hands dirty, not just studying academically.
  🎨 Emotional tone: Involved, engaged, interested.
  ✨ Unique: This is the only deck I've seen that uses this point of view in its courts.

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2. Universal Celtic Tarot — Magical, symbolic

The Universal Celtic deck uses rich colour and symbolism in its cards. This Page is eager to put his lessons to work and start hunting with his bird.
Page of Sword Vibes:

• 🧪 Key themes: Practise, work, partnership  
  🎨 Emotional tone: Practical, hard working
  ✨ Unique: Birds are often used to symbolise swords

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3. Cosy Witch Tarot — Friendly, gentle, affirming

The Cosy Witch is a friendly deck. This Page is standing at a Little Free Library, deciding what she wants to study next.
Page of Swords Vibes:

• 🧪 Key themes: Education, making your own choices
  🎨 Emotional tone: Open, options
  ✨ Unique: The mantra on this card reads 'curiosity is a type of magic'

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Reflection:
Across these cards, the Pages learn by study or by doing. Whatever way you learn is valid; whether it's out in the field doing the thing, or reading studies and lessons at home, it's all learning.

Caption:
Observe and learn. 🌙✨

Feb 5 - One Card a Day

Feeling overwhelmed by your tarot deck? Ten, seventy-eight, or even more cards can seem daunting. Here’s the good news: one card a day is plenty.

✨ How it works:

1. Each morning (or whenever you like), draw a single card from your deck.

2. Take a moment to study it: look at the imagery, notice any symbols, and let your intuition stir.

3. Consider what the card might be teaching you for that day — a theme, a challenge, or a spark of inspiration.

✨ Why it’s enough:

• It builds a habit without feeling overwhelming.

• You get to know your deck gradually, learning each card’s energy and personality over time.

• You can still do bigger spreads when you want, but daily draws keep the practice fresh and personal.

✨ Tips for making it fun:

• Keep a journal of each day’s card - write a few words, a sentence, or a little story.

• Pair it with a reflective question: “How does this card show up in my day?” or “What can I learn from this card today?”

• Try it with friends - compare cards and interpretations for a social twist.

💬 Have you tried one-card-a-day practice? Share your favourite discoveries or daily insights in the comments!

Feb 4 - 5 of Cups (images)

5 of Cups Across Decks 🎴✨

Sometimes people leave you, halfway through the wood...

The 5 of Cups is the cup of grief and fixation, focusing on what's lost and ignoring what's left. Grieving what’s gone is natural and necessary, but this card reminds us not to let loss eclipse everything else. Across decks, these artists have shown this feeling in different ways.

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1. Witch's Cat Tarot — Whimsical images hide deeper meanings 

A young white cat looks in dismay at some smashed potion bottles. Behind it, others are still standing upright, glowing in the moonlight, but the cat is focused on the losses.

5 of Cups Vibes:

• 🧪 Key themes: Focusing on loss 
  🎨 Emotional tone: Upset, miserable
  ✨ Unique: This deck's cute artwork hide a lot of details, like the astrological symbols on the bottle labels.

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2. Unfolding Path Tarot — Modern and simple

A young woman sits crosslegged, looking at three spilled goblets. There are two upright behind her, but her posture speaks of utter despair and resignation.

5 of Cups Vibes:

• 🧪 Key themes: Despair
  🎨 Emotional tone: Sadness, resignation
  ✨ Unique: The deck's modern tone helps people relate to it

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3. Gaian Tarot — Nature's healing balm

In the Gaian Tarot, a woman sits crosslegged on the bank of a lake. It's frosty out, but she's well wrapped up, holding a bowl of something warming. She's moved past the blame phase and is deciding how to move forward from here.

5 of Cups Vibes:

• 🧪 Key themes: Nature, gentleness
  🎨 Emotional tone: Planning, moving forward
  ✨ Unique: The Gaian Tarot focuses on nature and living gently.

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Reflection:
Across decks, the 5 of Cups always speaks of loss - but not all grief looks the same. Some images linger in the pain, while others gently turn toward what comes next.
Which version meets you where you are today?

Caption:
"...Do not let it grieve you, no one leaves for good." 🌙✨

Feb 3 - Tarot Journal

 How to Tarot Journal: A Guide for Beginners

If you’ve ever considered keeping a tarot journal, you're in good company! Writing down your tarot thoughts, pulls, and insights can deepen your connection with the cards and give you a valuable resource to look back on. Whether you're just starting out or looking to bring more structure to your practice, here’s a simple guide to help you get started with tarot journaling.

1. Choose Your Journal

The first step is picking the right journal. Some people prefer a beautiful, bound book that feels special, while others use simple notebooks or even digital options (if you prefer typing). You can even get specially designed tarot journals with layouts, stickers and other special features. The key is to choose something that inspires you, so you’ll want to write in it regularly.

2. Set Up Your Journal

There are no rules here, but here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Cover Page: Start with a cover page that could include your name, the date you began journaling, and maybe a tarot card that feels symbolic for you.

• Index: If you’re using a physical journal, you might want an index at the front so you can quickly locate past entries (especially helpful for spreads, card meanings, and insights).

• Themes: You could divide your journal into sections such as "Card Meanings," "Spreads," "Daily Draws," "Reflections," and "Notes on Decks."

3. What to Include in Your Journal Entries

Here are a few things you might want to track in your journal, especially if you’re starting out:

Daily Draws

• Card(s) Drawn: Record the card(s) you pulled, making sure to include both the card’s image and its position if you’re using a spread.

• First Impressions: Write down your initial feelings or thoughts about the card. This might be how the image makes you feel or any associations that come to mind right away.

• Traditional Meaning: After your first impression, you can look up the traditional meaning of the card in a guidebook or online.

• Personal Meaning: What does this card mean to you today? Consider how it connects to your life at this moment. Do you see a theme from your day or week reflected in this card?

• Questions or Reflections: Sometimes, the cards raise questions or inspire deeper thought. Write down anything you’d like to explore further or any insights that come to mind.

Spreads

• If you’re doing a more complex spread, record the spread layout, the cards in each position, and your interpretation of the reading. You could also note how you felt before and after doing the reading.

Deck Notes

• It’s always fun to jot down any impressions of the deck you’re working with, especially if you’re using a new one. Does it feel different from others? How do the cards speak to you?

4. Use Your Journal as a Tool for Growth

A tarot journal isn’t just for keeping track of your cards. It can be a place to deepen your intuition, ask questions, and track patterns over time. Here are some ideas:

• Patterns and Repeated Cards: Review your journal entries over time to look for recurring themes, numbers, or cards. These could be messages from your subconscious or the universe!

• Review Your Readings: After a week or month, go back and review your readings. Are there cards that keep showing up? Did any predictions come true? What have you learned?

• Track Your Progress: A journal is a great way to see how your interpretations evolve. It’s interesting to see how your understanding of certain cards may change over time.

5. Make it Fun and Personal

There’s no “right” or “wrong” way to keep a tarot journal. The more you make it your own, the more enjoyable it will be. Add drawings, stickers, or color-coded sections. Perhaps you’ll create a creative space for journaling with candles, crystals, or calming music to enhance the experience.

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A Quick Tip: If you're not sure what to write, start with these simple prompts:

• What is the card trying to tell me today?

• What questions do I have about this card?

• How does this card make me feel right now?

• What aspect of my life could use the guidance of this card?

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Conclusion: Your Tarot Journey Starts Here

A tarot journal is one of the most valuable tools you can have on your tarot journey. By documenting your thoughts, reflections, and readings, you create a roadmap of your progress and a deeper connection to the cards. Remember, your journal is a reflection of your personal tarot practice, so make it something that works for you!

Happy journaling!

Feb 2 - Tarot Characters: The Hermit (Pop Culture)

🃏 The Hermit is the card of introspection, quiet wisdom, and illumination from within. It’s stepping away from noise and distraction to seek deeper truth - shining a light on your own path. Sometimes solitary, sometimes guiding others, the Hermit teaches that the answers we seek often come from silence and reflection.

Here are three characters who capture different sides of this card:

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Uhura (Star Trek)

The calm voice of reason aboard the Enterprise, Uhura embodies the Hermit’s discipline and clarity. She listens, observes, and works quietly behind the scenes, offering insight at the perfect moment. Her wisdom is grounded, professional, and unwavering, a light in the crew’s chaos.

Hermit Vibes:

• Quiet strength and clarity under pressure.

• Wisdom that comes through listening.

• Guides with precision, not pomp.

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Toby Ziegler (The West Wing)

Toby carries the Hermit’s weight in his moral compass and deep contemplation. A fiercely private thinker, he wrestles with truth, ethics, and duty. His journey is often solitary, but his work - and his convictions - illuminate a greater cause.

Hermit Vibes:

• Wisdom forged in solitude and struggle.

• Fierce integrity as a guiding light.

• A quiet but burning moral centre.

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Henry Bemis (The Twilight Zone)

Henry Bemis is the Hermit in the most bittersweet sense: a man seeking wisdom and meaning, only to find it in isolation. His story is a cautionary reminder that the Hermit’s path isn’t always chosen - sometimes it is forced upon us, with lessons we never expected.

Hermit Vibes:

• Solitude as both refuge and trial.

• Seeking wisdom when no one else is listening.

• A light found in unexpected places.

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Hermit Theme: Shine your light - but remember, some answers come only in the quiet.

Feb 1 - Transient Light Tarot deck mini review

The Transient Light Tarot by Ari Wisner is a luminous 81-card deck that invites you to embrace change as a path to growth and joy. With gender-neutral artwork and poetic interpretations, it offers a refreshing perspective on the classic Rider-Waite-Smith system. The deck includes three additional cards - Past, Present, and Future - to highlight life's cyclical nature. Its plastic-free design and inclusive approach make it a thoughtful choice for those seeking a more inclusive and reflective tarot experience.

This is a minimalist deck, so some readers may find it tricky to use, but it's worth trying it out at least once!