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Hello again, Travelers! Since I've slowed down reading cards, I've also slowed down in my acquisition of new decks. However, something pulled me into the local occult shop today & I think it was this gorgeous little flower oracle because I fell in love at first sight. I wanted to share the first card I pulled & the card on the bottom on the deck. ▪️ The former features Geranium, associated in this deck with virility. The matching quote reads, 'Shake things up a little; you've got this.' The latter shows Agapanthus, associated with Words of Love. The selected quote is, 'Speak with your heart.' ▪️ So I guess it's time to make some changes! And likely I'm already aware that I have to make them - I feel it in my core. But presently I am turning my sight from this necessity out of anxiety of what the relative unknown might bring. I think I'll have to do some meditation on what exactly this is referring to. I imagine a lot of you can relate when I say I've become quite adept at turning a blind eye to things when I have a mind to! I'm sure it'll be well-worth the digging. 🖤💐 ▪️ Deck: The Language of Flowers by Cheralyn Darcey ▪️ #divination #cartomancy #oraclecards #oraclereading #geranium #agapanthus #flowermagic #plantmagic #psychicreading #intuitivereading #queerwitch #transwitch #queertarotreader #transtarotreader https://www.instagram.com/p/B1hKMRwHmHX/?igshid=dd9slkvys1sw

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Good morning, Travelers! I wanted to give everyone an update since I'm planning on making some changes to my shop! ▪️ 1. I will no longer be offering readings with a 24 hour turnaround time. As I mentioned in my previous post, I'm currently working at two part time jobs & this drains a lot of the energy I would normally put towards doing a reading & writing something both thoughtful & illuminating. My new advertised time will be 72 hours because I believe that timeframe is more realistic for the service I am providing in relation to the rest of my workload. ▪️ 2. I will be slightly raising my prices. This is largely for the same reasons as above. Additionally, I often spend hours working on these readings & I want to reflect that more in my prices. ▪️ 3. I will be retiring some spreads to make room for new ones! Over the last year, I've learned which spreads are popular & which ones aren't. I hope to offer more relevant reading options as they come to fruition! ▪️ 4. I may be offering readings from another trans witch in the future! Keep an eye out for future updates! ▪️ That's all for now! Thank you for your continued support~ 💗 ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ #queertarotreader #transtarotreader #queertarot #transtarot #etsyshop #etsytarot https://www.instagram.com/p/BzIupKDnQRF/?igshid=rm21vrtzono2

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Greetings, Travelers! Wow!! In the past 7 days, I've performed 3 amazing readings for customers in my Etsy store! I'm a bit shocked (and humbly flattered) by the surge of attention, especially considering I've been averaging less than one a month since I started this journey with semi-professional tarot a bit over a year ago. ▪️ I still find myself wishing I had more time & energy to dedicate to running this Instagram -- and just spending more time with my cards in general. But I feel incredibly blessed that I'm still able to continue moving forward on this path regardless of that. I want to reiterate a Thank You to everyone who has enabled my success so far! 🖤 I can't describe how happy it makes me when people recognize my potential & choose to make an investment in it. ▪️ Looking forward to more memorable readings & connection to be made. You all are amazing & I'm honored to share this experience with you. ▪️ Deck: Tarot of Pagan Cats ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ #queer #lgbt #trans #nonbinary #queertarotreader #transtarotreader #gaytarotreader #queerwitch #transwitch #gaywitch #intuitivetarot #intuitivereading #healingtarot #healingmagic (at Ypsilanti, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzEHIszHoX1/?igshid=42cvjg9arys1

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Welcome back, Travelers 🌙 I've taken the time to process this reading & I wanted to share my thoughts with you! Since this is rather wordy, I'll also be uploading it to my Patreon for free, if you'd prefer a neater reading experience. ▪️ In custom with receiving a new deck, I felt it important to devote some time with the cards, reflecting upon what our first objectives as partners in crime might be. I imagine that everyone hopes for the very first card they draw from the deck to be a "happy" or "positive" card; I admit even tho I do my best to not assign overly general meanings to the cards, that I was initially dismayed upon seeing this turn up. Despite their necessity, I've yet to meet anyone who truly looks forward to learning big lessons from loss, hurt, and grief. Most of us know the old adage, "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger", but it's hard to invest in a stronger future when one so convincingly feels that they are dying. ▪️ In my selection of stones for this reading, my aim was to drink deeply from personal truths, honor myself lovingly, and draw upon the wisdom of ancestors both biological & culturally queer. Both these stones & the deck itself are a reminder that I need not lock myself into the strict mindset I was raised in - covertly, yet violently, white supremacist & cisheteronormative in nature. There is a whole world of love, complexity, and humility to grow into; finding a safe place to explore my sexuality & gender was only the first few steps into a lifetime of transition. ▪️ [Continued in comments...] (at Ypsilanti, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxdrE1PH7xS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k5fgmvo3educ

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It's finally here, Travelers! My copy of The Numinous Tarot by @noelarthurian 💜 It actually arrived a few days ago, but I wasn't feeling well enough to dedicate the necessary energy to introducing myself properly. I'm not quite ready to share the results yet, but I wanted to share the happy news! Hopefully you'll be seeing a lot more of this deck, both on my Insta & Patreon! ▪️ Wishing you a day as beautiful as yourself! ▪️ #thenuminoustarot #numinoustarot #queertarot #queertarotreader #transtarot #transtarotreader (at Ypsilanti, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/whatailsyoutraveler/p/BxPgx_zHgjC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=u98bic2jez0w

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Greetings, Travelers! 💛 I just uploaded another Collective Reading to my Patreon! As a reminder, all my posts are available starting at $1/month because your financial needs are just as important as mine! ▪️ I apologise again for not being active on this platform lately. I've had a lot of irons in the fire, but I am doing fairly well. That being said, the more support I receive on Patreon, the more time I have to devote to providing free content for the Instagram tarot community! Not having to have a "day job" would be HUGE for me. ☀️ Thank you so much for your continued support! ▪️ Deck: Little Monsters Tarot ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ #queercreators #queerpatreon #queertarot #queertarotreader #transpagan #transtarot #transtarotreader #themagician #childofwands #twoofwands #knightofarrows #littlemonsterstarot #petrifiedbogwood #petrifiedwood #tangerinequartz #veracruzamethyst #infinite (at Ypsilanti, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/whatailsyoutraveler/p/Bw4vPUan5hq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9ldng7xrgij3

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Greetings, Travelers! 🌙 Rio & I are hard at work to bring March's Collective Reading into reality for our lovely supporters on Patreon! Plus, here's a quick video showing off one of my new favorite friends: a beautiful #blackmoonstone palmstone 🖤 I know I've been very quiet on here lately! I've been finding it difficult to manage my time & energy, which unfortunately has meant that I've been spending less time with my cards. I can't see myself putting them away any time soon tho, so don't worry about that! By the way, is there any type of reading that you'd like to see me post here on my Insta? Leave a suggestion in the comments! I'm curious to know what you're most interested in right now~ ▪️ Deck: Little Monsters Tarot ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ #queertarotreader #queertarot #queerwitch #gaytarotreader #gaywitch #transtarotreader #transwitch #witchsfamiliar #blackcat #tuxedocat #magicalfamiliar #queerpatreon #tarotpatreon #patreoncreator #patreonexclusive #tarotreading https://www.instagram.com/whatailsyoutraveler/p/Bu1TuMQnL8k/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8fajc1aggolx

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A quick reading to check in on a project that I'm revisiting. I asked the cards for: something I should look forward to; something I should be werry of; a message from the Divine, whatever they want me to hear. ▪ 🗺️ [ THE WORLD ] This was one of my reasons for cracking the book open on this chapter of my life again. There was a whole world of people there that I admired deeply, but lost access to when I stepped away. I hope that this time around, assuming I'm able to truly invest myself, I will be able to be a more actively positive aspect of that World. Regardless, it is great to start to reconnect with some of these lovely people! ▪ 👨‍👨‍👧 [ FOUR of WANDS ] I think I would be at a loss for how to interpret this card as a warning if it hadn't been for the Collective reading I performed for my Patreon community in February. (If you're curious, the link is in my bio; post is available starting at $1/month!) I need to be cautious so as not to further harm or exhaust the parts of myself that are most vulnerable for the sake of feeling successful. ▪ 🐬 [ THREE of CUPS ] Once again, I'm being reminded to reach out to community. There is so much to be gained (spiritually, socially) from communion with others. What am I willing to bring to the table? How will I engage with the established synergy? How will I fill the Cups of others & offer my Cup to be filled in turn? ▪ Stones: Rose Quartz carved rose, Labradorite sphere Brandenburg Amethyst mini-cluster ▪ Deck: Little Monsters Tarot ▪ If you enjoy my tarot writing, please feel free to contact me for a private reading! In addition to my Patreon community, I also run an Etsy store! For those who would rather pay me directly, I accept a variety of payment processor~ My DMs are open for inquiries 💕 ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ #queertarot #queertarotreader #queerwitch #gaytarotreader #gaywitch #littlemonsterstarot #theworld #fourofswords #threeofcups #rosequartz #labradorite #amethyst #healingcrystals #healingtarot #healingenergy #personalgrowth #tarotreading #tarotcards https://www.instagram.com/p/Bug5p0MHVmF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13wt9dkhxsa3y

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Greetings, Travelers! 🌙 I just finished applying to a position at my local library that I think would be a really great fit for me! I figured a nice crystal grid would help seal the deal & make me feel a bit more confident in the outcome of the hiring process. This job wouldn't just be more relevant to my interests & less of a commute, but also a pretty significant pay raise even if I start out on the low end of the hourly range. If I may ask, please wish me luck in landing this job! ▪ Crystals In Spread: - Pink Mangano Calcite Disk - Green Kyanite (x2) - Chevron Amethyst (x2) - Pyrite (x2) - Chrysoprase (x2) - Green Aventurine - Green Calcite - Sculpted Copper - Rutilated Quartz ▪ ▪ ▪ #crystalgrid #crystalwitch #crystalmagic #crystalspells #pinkmanganocalcite #greenkyanite #chevronamethyst #pyrite #chrysoprase #greenaventurine #greencalcite #copper #rutilatedquartz #queerwitch #gaywitch #transwitch #nonbinarywitch #energywork https://www.instagram.com/p/BuRltAyHdo5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12k8556ge6hk8

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Long time no see, Travelers! 🌙 I know I've been pretty inactive on this account recently, but that doesn't mean I've completely disappeared! Working at the textbook store has been taking a lot of my time & energy, but today I'm hoping to publish the latest of my Collective Tarot Readings to my Patreon page! This reading will be available to read at all pledge levels & focuses largely on the slump in motivation so many of us feel in the middle of winter. ▪ If you'd like to become a member of my Patreon community, you can find the link in my bio! The more financial assistance I receive from sources like Patreon & booked tarot readings, the less I need to rely on overly draining commitments like my day job. I truly appreciate any amount of help in surviving capitalism & it means a lot to me to provide these services to fellow queer & trans folks. ⭐ ▪ P.S. I taught myself how to macrame recently! I love the art of tying knots for so many reasons~ If I get good enough at this & there's sufficient interest, you may see a few items like this is my Etsy shop someday! ▪ #littlemonsterstarot #queertarot #queertarotreader #transtarot #transtarotreader #queerpatreon #queercreators #queerwitch #transwitch #macramenecklace #crystalwitch #fluorite #childofarrows #thehierophant #fourofwands #death https://www.instagram.com/p/BuB9qYqnp8h/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1iacdddo3b6yu

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Tired, yet still dreaming, believing 💙🌟🦁 I've been especially drawn to Blue Apatite lately & the reason is not lost on me. I'm looking for that "get shit done because I'm worth it" energy. That "I just got done with my shift at work but now it's time to really Do My Work" energy. Of course, I try not to exhaust myself, but I'm also trying not to waste myself either. I want to see my personal projects bloom & feel myself grow with them~ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ #blueapatite #crystalmagic #crystalwitch #queerwitch #gaywitch #transwitch #nonbinarywitch https://www.instagram.com/p/BtEA7Ern7oL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ny8d5ezco9eg

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Ready to get a taste of my own medicine... 💧🌱✨ This morning was spent bottling up the 8 herbal tinctures I've been steeping for just under 2 weeks. I've been looking forward to forming a more intimate relationship with all these plant friends for one reason or another, but Milky Oat Tops already had a special place in my heart thanks to the "Go Easy" tincture from @corpusritual 💖 A big goal for my venture into herbalism is to be more self-reliant in the management/treatment of my anxiety. I was so joyful to taste - for the first time - some of the progress towards that goal. I hope some day I'll learn enough to confidently share such sweet moments with others! ▪ P.S. A big thanks to @fosterfarmbotanicals for selling such amazing goods~ I fondly anticipate working with your plants more in the future! ▪ ▪ ▪ #herbalism #homemadetinctures #herbalmedicine #herbaltinctures #milkyoats #milkyoattops #diymedicine #greenwitch #greenwitchcraft #plantwitch #plantmagic #queerwitch #transwitch #nonbinarywitch https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsqf1PFnyWO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1h1oes4413x0e

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Greetings, Travelers~ ✨ This past week was a true struggle between long work hours, a friendship that seems to be on its last leg, and recovering from family drama. I knew this morning that I needed to return to my meditative divination practices yet again if I was hoping to find any true solace. I also felt the need to lean into some silliness, as most of my other decks carry a rather heavy energy at times. (Maybe they're long overdue for a cleansing.) ▪ My question was, "how can I best move through the day in Peace?" Originally, the plan was to only draw & interpret one card, but this pair came out together with such ease that I didn't have the heart to put one back or reshuffle. The FOUR of CLUBS & JACK of CLUBS are referred to as "S'more [Cat]" & "The Magician". The description for the former ("the perfect amount of char") struck me immediately as somehow pertinent. What is /my/ perfect amount of char? In other words, how much am I willing to subject myself to before I decide that enough is enough? Conflict is important - it's a necessary component to growth, both inter- and intra-personally - but there is only so much one can tolerate before one's relationship to the conflict becomes detrimental. ▪ I believe the follow-up with The Magician is indicative of the energy I will be able to access once I learn how to appropriately manage the balance between conflict & compassion. I can feel that energy inside of myself now, but it feels rather inaccessible. Often, I hold my Pain in one arm & my Fear in the other, leaving me unable to extend a hand to help those I care for. But the potential is there. I will not let myself forget that the potential is there. ▪ Today I will honor my boundaries, while also being open to letting love shine through. I will walk gently, yet confidently. I will allow for magic where I presently see only static. May you have a joyful & peaceful day, Traveler! ▪ ▪ ▪ Interested in getting a tarot reading from a witch who can relate to your struggles as a person in the LGBTQ+ community? You don't have to fit into a spiritual stereotype anymore. Check out the link in my bio for my #etsy shop & #pwyc options thru #kofi ☕ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsn0OCfnkP9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p01tef1t9an5

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⛓️ C O N N E C T E D ⛓️ Lately I've been struggling with feeling as if I have strong & healthy ties to the things that matter most to me: individually cherished humans, community, my passion, my own body. I've been shying away from tarot, not because it means any less to me, but because I've been burnt out & unsure of what to do with the little energy I find left over for myself. (And I'd be leaving something out if I failed to mention the massive Imposter Syndrome feelings I get when I foolishly compare myself to the tarot writers I've come to admire.) Anyway, a few days ago, I decided to push back against everything that was standing between me & my decks. I needed some support & I knew I could trust the cards to hold me in tenderness & non-judgement. ▪ For the card on the left, my query was, "how can I feel now connected to myself?" I drew the KING of SWORDS, a somewhat familiar face as they often show up when my roommate reads for me with her Shadowscapes Deck. They gently ask that I continue seeking greater mental discipline. They see how hard I've been working to cultivate an attitude of Abundance in an effort to soothe & treat chronic depression & strengthen my relationships. I think right now what they want me to know is that my work is not in vain. I don't need to punish myself for being "bad" because I'm doing the best with what I currently have. Survival is not always clean & filled with fuzzy feelings. Sometimes it's putting in your best effort, realizing it's not what you expected, and coming back the next day with an earnest heart & mind to try again. I believe accepting this more complex image of healing will bring me closer to being Okay with myself & the segment of my life I'm currently playing out. ▪ (Cont. in comments! ✨) (at Ypsilanti, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsbYGXWnCtM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15ms49ce6vuom

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✨🌱 P L A N T 🖤 U P D A T E 🌱✨ One of the most recent online purchases I made was this new wire-rack shelf from eBay. My previous shelf was a modified over-the-toilet shelf that I inherited from a friend who was moving. It was definitely time for an upgrade!! I've also added some Aloe Vera I received from my Nonna ("grandma" in Italian) to the family! See below for image descriptions~ ▪ Pic One: A view of the top portion of my new shelf, facing towards the window. It has a variety of dried leaves & flowers adorning three of the four corners. To the far left is a pot of Inchplant (Tradescantia Zebrina) that is absolutely exploding with vines! On the far right is a Lily who is reaching it's leaves towards the sunshine. In between them is another variety of Lily. Neither of them are currently in bloom. ▪ Pic Two: A view of the second & third sections of the shelf, taken from the same angle. The second section holds another Inchplant, a tall glass terrarium with Anise Hyssop sprouts growing inside (not visible), an Aloe Vera plant, a Hyacinth in a glass bulb vase, two small Jade plants, and my cricket cage that holds my mini-altar to The Dagda. The third section holds three more Inchplants, a small tree (tbh not sure if this guy is dead or alive), and another pot of Aloe Vera (this one has two plants). ▪ Pic Three: A 17 second video of my familiar, Rio, supervising the construction of the shelf. A song by "In Love With a Ghost" is playing in the background. ▪ Pic Four: A close-up of Rio turning to look at the camera. He is sitting near the new shelf (not in shot) & he seemingly has a look of pride on his face. ▪ ▪ ▪ #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplants #greenwitch #greenwitchcraft #greenmagic #inchplant #aloevera #hyacinth #thedagda #queerwitch #gaywitch #transwitch #nonbinarywitch #witchsfamiliar #blackcatsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #catfamiliar (at Ypsilanti, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsYafiMHpCT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12otx4ke7zr1a

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It's been a minute since I've posted anything tarot-related, so I wanted to share a few shots from the arrangement I helped set up on my roommate's altar~ ▪ I knew I wanted to use my Little Monster's deck to create a "spread" to represent, more or less, where we currently stand & supplement them with crystals to represent our intentions for the New Year. ▪ For myself, I selected the Knight of Wands with the addition of Rutilated Quartz, Mahogany Obsidian, a unique Blue/Golden Tiger's Eye, Pyrite, and a variation of Jade who's name escapes me right now. Personally, the R. Quartz Tiger's Eye, and Pyrite all represent some aspect of that internal flame that keeps one passionate about one's goals. Mahogany Obsidian is a token of strength, not for conquering others, but for reclaiming a life from fear. Finally, this particular form of Jade always makes me think of matcha, both invigorating & soothing. ▪ For my roommate & partner, I assigned the Queen of Wands, in light of the warmth she provided me & the hope that she may be about to nurture her own passions & interests this year as she had so graciously assissted me in doing. As she is hoping to begin HRT this year, I mostly selected stones to help manifest that goal & birth personal wisdom & self-love: Rose Calcite, Turquoise, Vera Cruz Amethyst, Moonstone, Rhodochrosite, and the Labradorite I used for emotional support during the beginning of my own medical transition. ▪ I chose a blue candle to match the themes that came up for my January collective reading (available on Patreon starting at $1/month) & paired it with my Quartz point with sandy inclusions. ▪ In the back is a sequence of The Empress, Ten of Pentacles, and the Emperor; this represents our transition from spending our third to our fourth year together! (Technically we moved in together in Spring, but it's close enough to count celebrating now, I think~) True to form, I think this last year has been an amazing one for us in terms of finally having a bit of space to let ourselves bloom! Conditions haven't been ideal, but I'm learning that abundance is more about how you make use of what you have rather than how much wealth you amass. (Cont.) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsNrRWtHOwd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nn19ws49g046

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A whole bunch of goodies from @fosterfarmbotanicals arrived on my doorstep today! Super excited to take my first step into medicine making~ Of yeah & my familiar seems pretty keen on the fact that he got a new box with LOTS of interesting smells!! 😹💖🌿 ▪ I'll be posting a few more pics, as well as an actual list of the herbs I ordered (along with a little bit about my intentions behind medicine making) on my Patreon! The post will be available to all pledge levels, starting at $1. If you're interested in joining my private community, which affords me the opportunity to invest in things like this, you can find the link to do so in my bio! Thank you for reading, Traveler~ ▪ ▪ ▪ #herbalism #queerherbalism #transherbalist #nonbinaryherbalist #queerwitch #transwitch #nonbinarywitch #queercreators #queerpatreon #witchesfamiliar #blackcatsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BsJnitXHi_-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17zu3pxrw9yen