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5 Super Easy Tarot Tricks Anyone Can Do

1. For a situation that is not going your way

Find the Wheel of Fortune in your deck, the two cards on either side are the solutions to your problem

2. To bring money to you

Pull out the 1st, 5th, 10th, 20th and 50th card in your deck. These cards will tell you how to bring amounts of money your way.

3. To find the root of a romantic conflict

Find The Lovers. The cards on either side are conflicts surrounding the relationship.

4. To Leave behind sadness

Find The Moon and The Sun. The cards in between them are the order of steps you must take to move forward.

5. To look into your near future

Find your nearest Birth Card, the first card beneath it is what is approaching soonest.

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Just a little Astrological PSA, when you’re reading about your rising sign physical description and find some characteristics you don’t have or have the opposite of, keep in mind that planets in the 1st house have an effect on your physical appearance and so do ascendant-planet aspects. You also have to take into account your chart ruler. A chart ruler is the planet that rules the sign of your ascendant/1st house. An Aries rising with Mars in Gemini is gonna look different from an Aries rising with a Mars in Capricorn. A Cancer rising with a Taurus moon is gonna look different from a Cancer rising with a Leo moon. It��s all about synthesis when it comes to understanding yourself through Astrology.

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working with a new tarot deck ✨✨

Hello, loves! As most of you know, tarot is my absolute favorite form of divination and I adore talking about the subject. It’s a beautiful divination tool that opens so many spiritual doors for individuals. While they may appear to just be pictures printed onto stock paper, I’ve found that each deck has a different energy. I want to share a few tips on how you can become comfortable with the energy of your deck, get to know the deck, and begin working with it to produce accurate and revealing readings. 

(note: there are so many different ways to acquaint yourself with your deck, these are just my personal faves!)

preparing the deck

( how to cleanse and prep your deck before reading)

- When you first open your new deck, take some time to just hold it and shuffle the cards in your hand. Take note of how the energy feels. Be aware of any shifts in your own energy. Simply holding your deck in your hands can allow you to tap into your intuition. 

- Cleanse the deck. This is entirely optional, of course, but if the energy felt off when you were shuffling then it might be a good idea to cleanse the deck before reading. I’d also suggest cleansing a deck if you received it second-hand. Energy transfers and has a habit of lingering so it’s a smart move to give it a good cleanse beforehand. Decks can be cleansed using sage, crystals, selenite wands, incense, moonlight/sunlight, charging plates, or tapping/knocking on the deck. If you work with any deities or spirits you can also ask them to bless your deck before working with it. 

- Attune your deck.  Also a very optional part of preparation. Attuning your deck simply means to program it with a specific intention. Some people own decks that they use purely to answer love and relationship readings. It’s also very common to have a ‘working’ deck, ‘learning’ deck, or ‘personal’ deck. The working deck is the one you use to read for others whereas the personal and learning decks are for your use only. If you wish to program your deck for a specific purpose, all you have to do is hold it in your hands and set the intention by speaking it aloud. These intentions can be changed at any time by cleansing the deck thoroughly and then reprogramming it. 

reading w/ your deck

(intuitively learning how the deck speaks to you)

- Take the time to listen to each card. I always recommend that, when you’re just starting tarot or have a new deck, don’t rely on the guidebook that it comes with. Before even looking at the book, lay out the cards one by one and see what you can intuitively pick up from each card. Rather than relying on someone else’s definition of the cards, try to find your own meaning. Take notes on the symbols, colors, elements, and figures that stand out to you on each card. Once you’ve taken in all the imagery on the card, then you can read the book. You’ll likely find that what you discovered was pretty similar to the 

- Identify the cards that don’t make sense to you. Write down a list of the cards that don’t seem to click with you or that you can’t understand. Don’t worry if this list is incredibly long! The purpose is to point you in the direction of what you need to work on as you journey into tarot. It gives you a basis for your studies. Each day, week, or month you can choose one card off of the ‘confusion list’ and dive into its meaning. It’s a powerful way to truly unravel the mysteries of tarot! 

- Then identify the cards that you really like and understand! Exact same reason as before, knowing the cards on an intuitive level is only going to make you a better reader. The cards that draw you in are pulling you for a reason. Listen to the pull.

- Interview your deck. This is a fun one! Interviewing your deck is exactly what it sounds like: get to know your relationship with tarot by asking the cards questions. Here’s a lovely little spread that I found: Tarot Deck Interview Spread

- Pull a card daily. Each day, shuffle and pull one card a day. This familiarizes you with the way your deck speaks. It also gives you insight on you as a reader. Somedays you might find that the answers flow easily to you. Other days it might seem like you’re reading blank wall. Take note of how your emotional or physical state affects your ability to intuitively receive information. 

- Keep a tarot journal. At least for the first few weeks that you read, record all of the readings! This is going to be an incredibly beneficial part of your tarot experience as it gives you a place to reflect upon past readings and continue to expand your interpretations. 

- Don’t worry about fancy spreads! This one is going to be different for everyone. I personally find that it’s best for starters to freestyle their readings. Just ask a question and let the information come through. Freestyle reading allows your intuition to play without the boundaries that a spread may create. It’s less restrictive. Some, though, like the organization of spreads and find that it’s easier for them. Try both ways and do what’s best for you. Just don’t feel like you need to master the Celtic Cross in a day! 

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I will likely add onto this with any more tips that come to mind but, for now, this is all the advice I have for you babes! feel free to reblog with any sage suggestions that you have and I’ll add it to the list!

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“Aquarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra, Aries: Your Ex regrets breaking up with you because you’ve got that post-breakup glow and they see how happy��

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reasons to stay alive

1. recovery 2. the first rain of autumn 3. stepping on crunchy leaves 4. meeting new friends 5. seeing old friends 6. sunsets 7. shooting stars 8. catching snowflakes on your tongue 9. fresh baked pie 10. digging your feet in sand 11. listening to the birds 12. singing along to your favourite songs 13. watching your breath on cold mornings 14. bonfires 15. hugs 16. compliments from strangers 17. smiles 18. graduations 19. taking funny photos with your friends 20. laughing 21. fuzzy socks 22. full moons 23. being so happy you’re crying 24. doing what you love 25. overcoming your fears 26. art 27. concerts 28. new albums of your favourite band 29. reading 30. you are so beautiful 31. sitting on rooftops 32. you are so precious 33. making other people laugh 34. beaches 35. halloween 36 the world wouldn’t be the same without you 37. bubble baths 38. your scars will heal 39. lying on the grass while watching the clouds 40. Christmas 41. first sip of hot chocolate 42. cozy sweaters 43. sunrises 45. baby animals

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dang girl are you my appendix because I don’t understand how you work but this feeling in my stomach makes me want to take you out

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A knife is just a lowercase sword.

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Myth: Bipolar Disorder is the rapid, constant shift between all states of mood, and is just a way to refer to a person who is easily irritated or offended, or a moody person.

Fact: Bipolar Disorder, a serious mental illness with no known cure, is the shift between depression, which can range from low level to major and can lead to suicide, and mania, a euphoric state in which the person feels very energetic and can even suffer from psychosis, or a loss of touch with reality. These shifts can be rapid, happening multiple times in a day, or slow, with full blown mania or depression lasting weeks or longer, and there can be periods of stable mood in between. There can also be mixed episodes in which a person is both depressed and manic. Bipolar disorder has a spectrum within itself, from cyclothymia to rapid cycle type I, and just being moody isn’t the same as having bipolar disorder as a diagnosable illness.

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“I’m scared of emotional intimacy but baby you know I’d let you put your hands on me.”

— Gemini and Sagittarius Sun, Moon, Venus and Mars

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scorpio and aries instagram feeds feature predominantly their faces

scorpio and aries are often in managerial/respectful authoritative positions or aspire to get to that level if not higher

venus in aries develops feelings fast when it’s mutual and has a tendency to move even faster early on in the relationship due to passion and excitement

mars in cancer very fascinated with partners chest region but also sensitive in their and own chest region often won’t speak on it

mars in cancer speak a lot about family knowing or unknowingly but also find ways to compare/compete against them.

moon in capricorn isn’t as ‘dark’ as they’re depicted they’re actually quite humorous 

moon in sagittarius has a more passive fleeting tendency internally than sag suns bc they don’t often put themselves in a position to be confined when they sense it coming and are quick to leave if they’ve fallen into that trap

despite sag’s empathy or sympathy toward ‘negative’ emotions they still reiterate the idea of a silver lining blindly making them come across insensitive at times

despite sag’s feeling happiness the deepest. when wounded or low it can take quite a lot of effort to bring them back to their jovial state

gemini chirons may have had an extreme loss at an early stage in life/felt their creativity/growth hindered by an inability to express themselves accordingly due to their parental/guardian figures

mars in libra have an inclination to aesthetics that can serve as a strong creative motivator to the lax placement

venus in aquarius find in beauty in unconventionality but may have a reoccurring pattern in that specific unconventionality and not always physically either. outlook, beliefs, behavior, interests also apply.

jupiter in aquarius may bring luck in friendship/being popular/well liked. may result in ‘warm familiarity’ rather than genuine friendships. a handful of friends and an entourage of acquaintances whom may all stem from a mutual of a mutual of copious mutuals in harmony.

leo mercury is very generous and has flexible limitations to those they care about. can be thoughtful but also willing to divulge in their frivolous spending tendency to make them happy.

pisces moons can get caught up in their own ideals and fantasies that they can be upset when snapped from their maladaptive daydreams and exchanges/plans don’t go as planned. often hear/believe what they want to rather than what actually happened. 

cancer mercury may think about domesticity/family life so much they find outlets to fulfill this need temporarily. such as babysitting, home shopping, inviting friends they view as family over to eat and spend time with.

note: these are personal observations i’ve noticed don’t snatch my unlaid edges rn

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The signs as Girlfriends

Badchick, independent gf: Leo, Scorpio, Aries

Cute, but probably a secret freak gf: Libra, Pisces, Cancer

Free-spirit, funloving gf: Saggitarius, Aquarius, Gemini

Sensible, sexy gf: Virgo, Capricorn, Taurus

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moon in sagittarius and venus in sagittarius bloom faith and happiness from their relationship and chosen partner. when these become stormy and less than ideal, every aspect of life becomes complete misery. it also means that any experience of existential crisis, issues at work or with family, and organic sadness or stress can be unconsciously projected onto the partner to falsely embody the sole source and cause of unhappiness and misfortune in their lives  

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the signs as kurt cobain quotes

Aries: The sun is gone, but I have a light.

Taurus: If it's illegal to rock and roll, throw my ass in jail!

Gemini: A friend is nothing but a known enemy.

Cancer: The worst crime is faking it.

Leo: I'd rather be hated for who I am rather than loved for who I am not.

Virgo: If you die you're completely happy and your soul somewhere lives on. I'm not afraid of dying. Total peace after death, becoming someone else is the best hope I've got.

Libra: I'm so happy because today I found my friends—they're in my head.

Scorpio: The duty of youth is to challenge corruption.

Sagittarius: Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.

Capricorn: If you ever need anything please don't hesitate to ask someone else first.

Aquarius: It's better to burn out than fade away.

Pisces: Drugs are a waste of time. They destroy your memory and your self-respect and everything that goes along with your self-esteem. They're no good at all.

RIP Kurt Cobain: February 20, 1967—April 5, 1994

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The Signs As Monsters

Aries: Fast and deadly. They blend into the forest. Will kill you without making a sound. You won't see them until it's too late.

Taurus: Eyes like steel. Spikes stick out from their shoulders. They have a growl that makes your bones vibrate. You hear it before you see it.

Gemini: Red eyes and black feathers. They come come down from the sky in flocks and carry victims away in their claws. They hunt at twilight.

Cancer: They look like beautiful people, but their nails are too sharp and their hair is long and wild. They lure people to their deaths with their attractiveness and sweet voices.

Leo: Giant beasts that tower over the trees. Bright scales and rows of teeth. They have a ferocious roar that shakes the ground. They enjoy stepping on people but are careful to not hurt other monsters.

Virgo: Small but clever. With large violet eyes and grey fur. They will snuggle into your arms and then scratch and slice you with their claws. They always win.

Libra: Slithers in trees with glistening scales. They strangle passing humans and eat them whole.

Scorpio: Very very fast. You only see a passing shadow. If you feel a sharp pinch then you're already doomed. It only takes a few moments for the poison to set in.

Sagittarius: Bright eyes and gorgeous teeth. They float behind you and sing lullabies in a strange language until you fall asleep. You'll never wake up.

Capricorn: They decorate the forest with exotic flowers and grow vines from their tail. It will come at you from behind as you admire their work.

Aquarius: They look like humans with extra limbs. Too many arms and legs. Five eyes and no nose. Yet they move beautifully and aren't actually dangerous. People just fear them because they do not understand them.

Pisces: They move in packs and hiss at the moon. They have bright blue eyes and silver fur. They come at you from all directions.

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Dear Signs, It’s Okay

Dear Aries,

You are a fireball of energy, blazing through life. You want to savor it’s rawness and be strong in all your might, and you are strong. But it’s okay to cry, and let the softer parts of yourself show- even for a moment- even if it’s just to yourself. Because deep down, through all that strength and valor, you still have the innocence of a child. Not everyone will understand what it’s like to be so authentic in the core, and that’s okay. You are you, in all of your wholeness and that should be shameless. Your childlike innocence doesn’t take away your strength, it gives you an impenetrable shield.

Dear Taurus,

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you love the person staring back at you, Do they fit the definition of what you find as beautiful? Look deeper, past the skin, past the tangible, and feel- do they feel Beautiful- If not, why not? If the answer has anything to do with other people, listen close. Beauty is subjective but you embody it, you are Earth in her purity, natural and cunning. It’s okay if you don’t always see, but always try to feel it. People don’t always understand the beautiful things in life and that’s okay, as long as you are aware of it yourself- you are akin to a flower blooming. No matter the petals, you are aromatic, intoxicating. Not everyone stops to smell the flowers, but take this as a reminder you always should.

Dear Gemini,

You are a whirlwind of everything around you, and it’s quite remarkable. No one can pin you down, as you can hardly grasp yourself. You are a curiosity, as no one understands you, some days you don’t understand yourself. That’s okay, life is about perpetual learning, and not just about knowing. Knowledge may bring comfort, but it doesn’t secure it. You are a tornado, and it’s natural not everyone can keep up, and that’s okay. You are light-hearted being, with light that needs to dance and smile. Don’t let anyone take your smile away, and or erase the many facets of who you are. With so many faces, you aren’t fake, you’re just multi-dimensional.

Dear Cancer,

You are sensitive and passionate, with a hard shell protecting everything you love. Life comes to you in phases, and you follow your passions wherever they may lead you. You shine brightly in the dark, when all is still. You are a contradiction, like most wonderful things- hard on the outside with a softness inside, both nurturing but harsh. It’s okay to be all of these things, and it’s okay to trade them out through time. You are the moon, and the moon is constantly reinventing herself.

Dear Leo,

You love fearlessly and boldly, and not everyone can handle that. Some are blinded, some are envious, but that’s okay, as long as it doesn’t dull who you are. You shine for those around you, because you love them and you need to know they love you too. It’s okay to love like you do, it’s okay to shine as bright as you do. You have a childlike adoration, and attention serves as validation. Praise strokes the fire in your heart, just remember not everyone has learned about love in it’s pure form. Love them as you would any other stranger, because they need it just as much, but don’t let it drain you. It’s okay to love the world, just know when to it’s time to move on, and be someone else’s sunshine.

Dear Virgo,

You are the oil in the gears that make the world run smoothly. You are anxious, making double sure you’re perfecting your part in the world. It’s natural to want to feel appreciated, as you do so much for others. You might not always do the glamorous things, or be in the center, but you always are doing something. It’s okay to want to be thanked, it’s okay to want to be adored- because you deserve it. Just know, you have to appreciate yourself before anyone else does. Some people don’t see all of what you do, and you can’t change that. You can change who you service, and you can change how you percieve yourself. Always remember to adore yourself, and give yourself credit for everything you do. Without you, this world would be chaos, so remember you are important.

Dear Libra,

Who are you ? I’m sure you ask yourself this quite a lot, and it’s okay if the answer changes daily. It’s okay if the answer changes, because whether you believe it of not, there is no definite answer. People around you may seem solid in who they are, but their not, and that’s okay too. You are not less than them, and you a more than just a reflection, even if that’s others see you. Your identity is fluid, and it changes based upon the people- and that’s why being alone sometimes can be so scary. You are left unarmed as to who you are, with only the scraps of thoughts to keep you together. And sometimes those thoughts aren’t so pretty, and that’s okay, because you’re also more than what ugly thoughts have to offer. You are beautiful, in and of yourself, you are an egnima.

Dear Scorpio,

You are a curious being plopped in a curious world. There is so much mystery, so much hidden depth. Of course you want to explore it all, to you, there is no such thing as an unanswerable question, and every wonder has a right to be answered. This frightens the world at large, because the world isn’t always ready for the truth you bring. It’s okay that you wonder those questions, no matter how dark or taboo. This isn’t a fault with you, because the world is heavy in denial. This is your virtue, because you walk the path so many are hesitate to glance down. Always ask, always discover, always seek, just remember security isn’t always found in the answers. Sometimes the answers break the security you thought you had, and this begs more questions. It’s okay to vulnarable, it’s okay to be exposed sometimes, especially to those who mutually love you, as you love them. Perhaps it’s this way, you’ll find the answer you’re looking for through yourself? But that’s just another question you’re going to have to answer- and it’s okay if there’s more after that.

Dear Sagittarius,

The world is an adventure, and an experience to indulge in. You are a wildfire, untamed and wild, It’s okay to wander. Beings like you aren’t meant to be caged, you are meant to drift and discover, to teach all those who listen. It’s okay to want to befriend the world, just remember not everything is friendly. You know this, but you’re brave and luck always seems to be on your side. It’s okay to believe in luck, always count your stars while you can. If by some stroke of chance you loose them, know that you can always find them again, or better, create your own lucky stars.

Dear Capricorn,

The world is dark, it is hollow, but you fill a much needed crack within it. You are the cement that holds the foundation for many different people, and that’s why the world feels so heavy. It’s okay to feel brittle after holding so much weight for so long. It’s okay to feel exhausted, because this world is mericiless and you brave it well. Your ambitions is what carries you and the ones you love. Just remember, you are also human, and not a machine, even if others don’t see it that way. Remember that, it’s okay to rest, and that you can always carry on in the morning.

Dear Aquarius,

When people imagine colors that don’t exist, they think of you. You function on a plane that many people never ventured on, because so many people are afraid of what they don’t know. You embody what people are afraid of, not because you’re scary, but because you’re different. Different- that’s an adjective that’s used so much in reference to you, it’s practically a synonym to your name. You are just you though, and that’s the magic of it. It’s okay if people don’t understand you’re unique sense of self, it’s okay if they don’t understand your compassion for the world. Its okay if some nights are lonely because you feel misunderstood, some things aren’t meant to be understood by everyone. You aren’t alone for this, you are united because of it. It’s through your eccentricity that will bond you with the few people that truly understand.

Dear Pisces,

The world consumes you, as you unknowingly consume it. You a radar of sensitivity, picking on the undercurrents that most people don’t notice. Some days it feels like your drowning in those waves, and no one understands. They don’t, and that’s okay. They don’t understand you, because often times, they are half blind to the world around them. You hold unimaginable depth, and some people don’t know how to handle that. You are a sponge, soaking up the world’s vibrations and empathy. This may seem like a curse, but it’s a blessing to see the world so vibrantly. This world consumes you, but that’s okay, because you also have the power to capture it.

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8th/12th* House: Fears and Anxieties

*Planets are in regard to what is in your 8th or 12th house!

Aries: Fear of Pain / Physical Intimacy.

Taurus: Fear of not meeting standards. Lots of eating disorders lie here (especially when dealing with 12th house).

Gemini: Social Anxiety.

Cancer: Fear of Emotional Intimacy.

Leo: Stage Fright.

Virgo: Fear of Doctors/Hospitals. May also have fear of Physical Intimacy.

Libra: Relationship Anxiety. Fear of losing their morals.

Scorpio: Paranoia, and even Schizophrenia in 12th. (However, this just points to a possibility, and is in no way a definite. It would just "up the possibility" of having it, not unalike to the genetic trace).

Sagittarius: Fear of Commitment. Fear of Restriction.

Capricorn: Fear of Emotional Intimacy. Fear of Poverty. Fear of those in Authority. (Which often drives them to be wildly successful!) (Last is more 8th-Specific)

Aquarius: Fear of Loneliness. Self-Doubt. Fear of not leaving an impact. Fear of, in their own minds, being "worthless".

Pisces: Fear of "Loss of Innocence". (Usually these people are scared of Physical Intimacy, Gore, and other "demoralizing" things).

Sun: Stage Fright.

Moon: Fear of Emotional Intimacy.

Mercury: Social Anxiety.

Venus: Relationship Anxiety.

Mars: General Anxiety.

Jupiter: Fear of losing something, anything / Fear of missing something once disposed of.

Saturn: Chronic Anxiety.

Uranus: General Anxiety.

Neptune: Paranoia/Anxiety. Often more geared towards creating the Worst Case Scenario.

Pluto: Paranoia.

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