#claire goodchild

[comparativetarot]

The Fool. Art by Claire Goodchild, from The Antique Anatomy Tarot.

NUMEROLOGY: 0

ASTROLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: URANUS

ELEMENT: AIR

COMPANION CARDS:  ALL OF THE MAJOR ARCANA

We begin our journey into the tarot with the character of the Fool. This card represents a place where time appears to be suspended. All possibilities exist here-you just need to put your best foot forward in order to start your next adventure.

The only way for the clock to tick onward once again is to decide which route to take. How do you do this? By following your heart and listening to your intuition, which of course is often easier said than done.

The Fool represents boundless new energy waiting to be molded into something amazing, but accomplishing this requires that you shed preconceived notions and fears. The moment leading up to the “leap into the unknown” is scarier than taking the actual jump. 

Keywords: Beginning, journey, adventure, innocence, free spirit, joy, originality, creativity, instinct, danger

[roaenexists]

the antique anatomy tarot does not like me and it's making me sad

[tarotforthejourneyhome]

MYSTERIES,YES by Mary Oliver

Truly, we live with mysteries too marvelous to be understood.

How grass can be nourishing in the mouths of the lambs. How rivers and stones are forever in allegiance with gravity while we ourselves dream of rising. How two hands touch and the bonds will never be broken. How people come, from delight or the scars of damage, to the comfort of a poem.

Let me keep my distance, always, from those who think they have the answers.

Let me keep company always with those who say “Look!” and laugh in astonishment, and bow their heads.

[attichaos]

List of recommendations *ongoing* 

Please feel free to add to this list in the comments, I will be adding to this list in the future as well <3

Books

General

→ Spells For Change - Frankie Castanea

→ The Book of Candle Magic - Madame Pamita

-> The Witches Path - Thorn Mooney

→ Witchery - Juliet Diaz

→ The Book Of Spells - Ella Harrison

→ Weave the Liminal - Laura Tempest Zakroff

→ Mastering Magick - Matt Auryn

Green/Elemental

→ Plant Witchery - Juliet Diaz

→ Elixirs, Potions and Brews - Anaïs Alexandre

→ Elements of Witchcraft series (four parts) - Astrea Taylor

→ Wild Witchcraft - Rebecca Beyer

Baneful/Ancestral/Shadow

→ Of Blood and Bones - Kate Freuler

→ Honouring your Ancestors - Mallorie Vaudoise

→ Protection & Reversal Magick - Jason Miller

→ Hex Twisting - Diana Rajchel

→ The Crooked Path - Keldon

→ Walking the Twilight Path - Michelle Belanger

→ A Witch's Shadow Magick Compendium - Raven Digitalis

Astrological

→ Psychic Witch - Mat Auryn

Mythology/Folklore

→ Treasury of Folklore, Woodlands & Forests - Dee Dee Chainey & Willow Winsham

History

→ A History of Magic, Witchcraft and The Occult - DK publishing

Folk Practice

→ Italian Folk Magic - Mary-Grace Fahrun

→ Baba Yaga’s Book of Witchcraft - Madame Pamita

→ Sister Karol's Book of Spells, Blessings, & Folk Magic - Karol Jackowski

Spirit

→ Consorting with Spirits - Jason Miller

→ Encyclopaedia of Spirits - Judika Illes

→ Encyclopaedia of Mystics, Saints, and Sages - Judika Illes

→ The Book of Séances - Claire Goodchild

Reference

→ The Crystal Bible - Judy Hall

→ The Tarot Bible - Sarah Bartlett

→ Sigil Witchery - Laura Tempest Zakroff

→ Year of the Witch - Temperance Alden

→ Encyclopaedia of Spells - Judika Illes

Education

→ Witchcraft Activism - David Salisbury

→ Queering Your Craft - Cassandra Snow

→ Revolutionary Witchcraft - Sarah Lyons

Creators

Multiple Platforms

→ @chaoticwitchaunt 

→ @thewitchofwonderlust 

→ @jaqswitchyways 

Instagram

→ @craftingwitch 

→ @_hearth_witch_ 

→ @the_celestial_witch 

Youtube

→ @thegreenwitch 

Tiktok

→ @terminallyhomosexual 

→ @thecrystalpatch 

→ @astralwitch 

→ @thathoneywitch 

→ @witchy_apothecary 

→ @king_clairvoyant 

→ @sourpatchtarot 

→ @ravensandcrow 

→ @witchycannamom 

→ @theglamourwitchla 

→ @highpriestsiah 

→ @lokiladdusaw 

→ @ofbatbones 

→ @curvyblackwitch 

→ @cautionmagik 

→ @astralarchangel 

→ @onyxsouls 

→ @fairytarotgoddess 

→ @lightwands 

→ @jewitches 

→ @youngblkwitch 

→ @sand.witchh 

→ @jasminesgarden23 

→ @innergymedgroup 

→ @dark.moon.witch

And as always, merry meet,

Atti <3

[thatawkwardwitch]

Tarot Deck Tour

The Ethereal Visions Illuminated Tarot by Matt Hughes

This is my first deck and I generally use it for any sort of reading, but specifically for ones that are more personal since I feel my connection with this deck is stronger. I love the artwork and it comes with a guidebook so it was super helpful as a beginner

The Botanica Oculta Tarot by Dark Synevyr

I use this deck primarily for relationship readings though I'm starting to get the vibe to use it to commune with Mary Magdelane

The Antique Anatomy Tarot by Claire Goodchild

I think this deck is absolutely gorgeous and it's smaller than most decks so it's easier to shuffle. I use this for talking to my ancestors and one of the animal spirits I work with

Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani

I got this deck to communicate with an ancestral animal spirit and I think it's fitting since all the designs are based in folklore and mythology. This also adds a fun layer to the reading and makes it easier for me to read as someone who likes to draw connections across media

The Illuminated Tarot by Caitlin Keegan

This is my most challenging deck to read. It's a combination of traditional tarot imagery and playing cards so it's not as straightforward for me. But I like it. I use it to talk to infernal spirits

Tarot of the Abyss by Ana Tourian

This is one of my new decks and I've been using it to talk to one of the Archangels. I love how this one really emphasizes the story aspect of tarot

The Crystal Unicorn Tarot by Pamela Chen

This was a birthday gift and I love it! I love unicorns so much so this is perfect for working with them in my practice. It didn't come with a guidebook but it's based on traditional tarot imagery and it's pretty detailed so it's easy to read

The Folklore Tarot by Rowan Ortins

This also one of my new decks but I've already gotten some pretty good readings from it, especially for other people. Like the Tarot of the Divine, it also draws on folklore so I get to delve even deeper into the cards and what they mean which is helpful since the art is pretty simplified

The Crystalstruck Tarot by Kara Pavlik

These cards are kinda hard to shuffle but they're also new so I'm hoping I'll get used to them. I'm very excited about this deck because I know nothing about crystals so I'm hoping this deck will help me learn about crystals as well. The art is pretty simple so I'm hoping the added layer of crystal meanings will help with reading it

And that's all my tarot decks! I know I really don't need this many but I love collecting them cuz they're pretty and I think it's fun to see how different people interpret tarot

[astralnymphh]

hey aestea, what’s your favorite divination method? if it’s tarot, what is your favorite/most used deck you have?

yeah I usually go for tarot even if it bugs me sometimes to set it up lol but my favorite deck is probably "the antique anatomy tarot" by Claire Goodchild. other than that I use the moonology oracle by Yasmin Boland! I'd kill to have the original Rider–Waite tarot rn tho

[jasper-tarot-reader]

hii I would like to request reading

My initials are M.G.G

My pronouns are she/her

I would like to know what lady athena would like to tell me

Hello MGG, I'm sorry that this took so long to get to! Hopefully you don't mind the wait.

For this reading, I am using the Arcana of Astrology oracle deck by Claire Goodchild. I also directed the question to Lady Athena.

I’ll tell you what I tell everyone who comes to me for deity readings - Please note that I (nor any other person besides her and you) should not be used as the end-all-be-all for your communication with Athena. If anything seems strange here, I encourage you to talk to her about it yourself!

Question: What would you like to tell MGG? Answer: Neptune

[No image for this one because my phone camera took a dump.]

Neptune is known as the Mystic. It rules Pisces and the Twelfth House and is associated with the element of water. In this deck, its keywords are illusion, delusion, psychic ability, addiction, mysticism, and spiritual needs.

In astrology, Neptune is one of those "outer planets" that take a while to scoot around through the different signs, making it not as personal as the Sun through Jupiter or Saturn to an individual. This planet is associated with learning hard lessons about spirituality. Its positive influence is felt in making realizations about what personally applies to your spirituality. Its negative influence is felt in becoming so wrapped up in spirituality that it negatively impacts your health.

As a card in this deck, it calls for a time of solitude for self-reflection, isolated from outside factors. What do you want? What do you think?What do you seek? Try being still for a moment and learning these things without other people's influence.

And if you've been engaging in self-destructive behaviors, now is the time to stop. As long as you're alive, you have the choice to change your own ways. This card reminds you that you have the chance to come back from the brink of whatever may be dragging you down. Take it.

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~Jasper

[blackandthemoon]

The Book of Séances: A Guide to Divination and Speaking to Spirits

As long as people have lived, they have longed for wisdom and comfort from those who have died. In The Book of Séances, artist, author, and witch Claire Goodchild takes readers on a journey through the historical landscape of spiritualism and guides questers through safe practices for cultivating a connection with the other side.

The Book of Séances details the four types of spiritual encounters, teaches us how to protect ourselves, and breaks down the different tools -- from spirit boards and tarot to dominoes and charms -- that are essential for opening a bridge to the afterlife. Whether conducting solitary or group séances, this book offers a way to safely glimpse beyond the veil.

Through her evocative writing and singular art, Claire provides a comprehensive history of the séance, alongside an immersive guide to accessing and communing with the spirit world. The Book of Séances provides hauntingly lovely signposts into our own personal mythology as revealed through our conscious and unconscious lives.

[sareideas]

The Meanings Behind Each Of The 22 Major Arcana Cards In Tarot

The Meanings Behind Each Of The 22 Major Arcana Cards In Tarot

The Temperance card represents moderation, balance, self-evolution, and avoiding extremes. As author and tarot expert Claire Goodchild previously explained to mbg, this card appears in our lives when we’re feeling out of balance—and sometimes even when we don’t feel out of balance but actually are. It can also indicate that we’ve been too indulgent and need to take a step back, she says. The word…

[ordinaryoracle]

8 Absolutely Unique Tarot Deck designs

For when you can't decide on which to get

Ah yes, it's always exciting to buy a new deck. The Rider-Waite deck has been the classic bread and butter of beginners, a friend of mine even said you can never go wrong with buying one. However I wanted to find a specific design; It'll be my first deck so I wanted it to be special. In my quest to find the most unique ones that really resonated with me, I found eight that stood out the most that I will put in four categories: Simplistic, Stylistic, Macabre and Magical.

SIMPLISTIC

As the old adage goes: Less is More. As much as I am a sucker for all the flair and themes of other decks, these designs in particular I adore because they're able to boil down the cards to minimalistic, easily understandable symbols

Golden Thread Tarot

Designed by: Tina Gong

This one resembles the original Rider-Waite deck the most among all the entries on this list. I'm a big fan of the more cartoonish art style they adopted. Where The Golden Thread Tarot lacks in color it makes up with this elegant gold foil bordering and illustrating the cards. Moreover, it's created using recycled plastic!

2. Synesthesia Tarot

Designed by: Jana Walker

This deck design takes things even further and sticks to an even simpler iconography. I love how the design is stripped down to the absolute basic symbols of the cards but with a splash of color to make it even more unique!  With silver foil accents and a matte black finish, what's not to love about the Synesthesia deck?

STYLISTIC

Departing from the minimalist designs, we arrive at the more unique and elaborate interpretations of the Rider-Waite tarot deck. These two designs in particular still resemble the original design quite a bit, but their designs usage of color and lines are what really make them stand out for me.

Sambucus Tarot

Designed by: WohStudio

The designers drew inspiration from the Sambucus plant, which they believed to have magical properties being considered to be one of the oldest magical plants. What drew me to the Sambucus deck in particular are its unique usage of curved lines and the plantlike motif that is prevalent all across the whole deck design. Each individual card deck is covered in a holographic foil which makes the whole deck look really nice when all the cards are stacked together!

2. Mystic Monday Tarot

Designed by: Grace Duong

In contrast to the previous deck, this design leans more on the flat art style. While I usually don't like similar art styles, the colors on this deck are what really stood out to me. Each illustration in the Mystic Monday deck feels like a punch packed with vibrant color! The gradient coloring style looks so clean and I just love how clear and angular the illustrations are!

MACABRE

Skulls! Eyes! Flowers! Knives! The designs of this category really lean into the spooky themes of tarot and are sure to draw the attention of curious onlookers. Aside from being impeccably designed, they're certainly going to be one hell of a conversation starter!

Antique Anatomy Tarot

Designed by: Claire Goodchild

This is the very first deck I bought. Each card design in the Antique Anatomy draws inspiration from anatomical and botanical illustrations during the Victorian Era. I personally love antique illustrations especially from that historical era so I was naturally a big fan of this design. Another neat detail I like about this design are the flowers. In The Sun card there are Marigolds, a flower associated with positive emotions and well, the sun itself. I think that matching the flower language with the cards' meaning adds another layer to the Victorian apothecary vibe of this whole deck!

2. Prisma Visions Tarot

Designed by: James R. Eads

This specific design stands out for me in a number of ways. First off, the Impressionist art style of this design is just beautiful. The way each illustration is drawn gives it an almost antique storybook feel. Prisma visions giving the Major Arcana an ornate border to make them distinct from the Minor arcana is a nice touch. However I most especially love how each Minor Arcana card can be put side by side and each card's illustrations form a single panoramic illustration, mirroring how the meaning of each Minor Arcana suit also tells a broader story!

MYSTICAL

If the previous two were all about the spooky, these last two are all about the spiritual! Tarot is naturally very mystical in nature and there are plenty of designs that are sure to fall under this category. Despite that, the themes of these specific decks are just so much more magical that they never fail to stand out for me!

Tarot of the Divine

Designed by: Yoshi Yoshitani

When I found out there was a deck that combines folklore and mythology with tarot, I had to learn more about it! The Tarot of the Divine features various folklore illustrations that match up with tarot imagery. The folkloric origins are so wonderfully diverse! Not only does it have well-known ones like the Chinese and Japanese tales of East Asia to the Greek and English stories of Europe, there are also the more obscure ones, like the ones from the Maori Tribe of New Zealand! The colorful art style is another cherry on top and combined with the stories, this deck almost feels like a children's storybook!

2. Oriens Animal Tarot

Designed by: Ambi Sun

For the animal lovers! I like how the tarot symbolism is still very prevalent throughout the whole design, only with animals as the main subjects rather than people. From fluffy red pandas to feathery cockatiels there are certainly a large variety of critters! Though Oriens may be mostly animal-themed, its design is so much more than just that. The starry motif and the usage of color in this deck gives off an ethereal vibe. Combined with the nature motif, these cards' illustrations make it feel more like representations of spiritual beings than animals!

Overview

With so many designs, it can be really hard to pick a favorite one to get. Personally, I wish I had enough money to buy all of these! Hopefully this carefully curated list of diverse deck designs can help you pick! If none of these still manage to catch your interest, make sure to keep visiting our website as we'll be making more of these concise lists to help even the most indecisive people find their very own tarot deck!

[comparativetarot]

The Emperor. Art by Claire Goodchild, from The Antique Anatomy Tarot.

NUMEROLOGY: 4

ASTROLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE: ARIES

ELEMENT: FIRE

COMPANION CARD: DEATH 

The Emperor is the craftsman of the tarot who has created a solid foundation from a bold vision. Just like the Empress, his inspiration lies in nature, but where she appreciates its beauty, he wonders how to make it work for him. 

The Emperor shows great foresight and control in all situations. He is wise and assertive, and focuses his energy on building and maintaining his empire. 

Are you feeling confident in your ability to get things done? The Emperor appears when you need a push or some reassurance. You already have the expertise; you just need to apply it to your daily routine. 

Keywords: Power, authority, experience, groundwork, expertise, tyrant, control

[roaenexists]

antique anatomy pocket edition when

[reportwire]

The Meanings Behind Each Of The 22 Major Arcana Cards In Tarot

The Meanings Behind Each Of The 22 Major Arcana Cards In Tarot

The Temperance card represents moderation, balance, self-evolution, and avoiding extremes. As author and tarot expert Claire Goodchild previously explained to mbg, this card appears in our lives when we’re feeling out of balance—and sometimes even when we don’t feel out of balance but actually are. It can also indicate that we’ve been too indulgent and need to take a step back, she says. The…

[healthtolk]

The Meanings Behind Each Of The 22 Major Arcana Cards In Tarot

The Meanings Behind Each Of The 22 Major Arcana Cards In Tarot

The Temperance card represents moderation, balance, self-evolution, and avoiding extremes. As author and tarot expert Claire Goodchild previously explained to mbg, this card appears in our lives when we’re feeling out of balance—and sometimes even when we don’t feel out of balance but actually are. It can also indicate that we’ve been too indulgent and need to take a step back, she says. The…

[rockislandadultreads]

New Releases: Spiritualism titles

The Book of Séances: A Guide to Divination and Speaking to Spirits by Claire Goodchild

As long as people have lived, they have longed for wisdom and comfort from those who have died. In The Book of Séances, artist, author, and witch Claire Goodchild takes readers on a journey through the historical landscape of spiritualism and guides questers through safe practices for cultivating a connection with the other side. The Book of Séances details the four types of spiritual encounters, teaches us how to protect ourselves, and breaks down the different tools -- from spirit boards and tarot to dominoes and charms -- that are essential for opening a bridge to the afterlife. Whether conducting solitary or group séances, this book offers a way to safely glimpse beyond the veil.

The Ultimate Guide to Channeling: Practical Techniques to Connect with Your Spirit Guides by Amy Sikarskie

Channeling is the ability to communicate with angels, spirit guides, ascended masters, and beings in spiritual realms—the apex of intuitive development. The Ultimate Guide to Channeling provides a safe, structured, step-by-step approach for awakening your abilities. Learn how to develop this advanced intuitive skill with precision and safety.

You will also find valuable tools and techniques for energetic hygiene so that channeling can be done safely and accurately. Learn how to discern rogue and imposter spirits and clear energy after a channeling session.As your gifts strengthen with The Ultimate Guide to Channeling at your side, have fun dancing with the magic of love, light, and angelic communication.

We Never Die: Secrets of the Afterlife by Matt Fraser

As Matt explains, “We all have our own ‘phone line’ to communicate with heaven. All we have to do is figure out how to use it.” Revealed through never-before-told stories and Matt’s conversations with the dearly departed, the wisdom in We Never Die is perfect for anyone seeking uplifting answers about life’s biggest questions. Discover the healing and fulfillment that await us and our loved ones in the afterlife—plus how these truths can bring us comfort, meaning, and guidance in our earthly lives.

Pagan Curious: A Beginner's Guide to Nature, Magic & Spirituality by Debra Deangelo

Indulge Your Curiosity About Paganism Explore the many facets of the Pagan community with this delightful guide for the complete beginner. Debra DeAngelo teaches you the ABCs and 123s of Paganism with introductions to spiritual practices and magic as well as skills like grounding, centering, and meditation. Become reacquainted with your true, natural self, learn to work with plants, animals, and the stars, and discover the tantalizing mysteries of magic and mysticism. Join DeAngelo for a tour of the colorful, diverse garden that is Paganism. With thoughtful self-reflection exercises, this book gives you a deeper understanding of your personal beliefs so you can orient yourself in that garden. You will learn how to celebrate Pagan sabbats, develop your intuition, create an altar, and meet Pagan deities. With dozens of activities, spells, meditations, affirmations, and more, Pagan Curious will enchant your spirit and help you create the magical life you've been seeking.

[bennyschmenny]

I got a new tarot deck (The Antique Anatomy Tarot by Claire Goodchild) and i did a first reading!

There are no reverse meanings for the deck, and i pulled the Fool and ace of elixirs (cups)! I find it kinda funny i pulled cups, which is associated with my sun sign. i am getting a feeling this new deck is going to be very helpful in emotional and relationship related readings! very excited to use this deck more often, my poor cat deck shes seen so much