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Feedback -- Questions and comments are welcome. This reading gives us insight into energies that we can focus on during specific days of the upcoming week as well as throughout the entire week as a whole This week's reading will use the Dark Goddess Tarot by Ellen Lorenzi-Prince. Here are focal points for meditation: Sunday: How Can I Express Generosity: Six of Wands Netzach 'Victory' Mahjong tournament. Monday. How Can I Set the Emotional Tone for my Week? XIV Neviah 'Creatrix' Dream journal. Tuesday What Do I Want to Manifest? Four of Pentacles 'Conception' KH NMG Meditation. Wednesday What Wisdom is Coming to Me? Person of Pentacles 'Sensualist / Builder' Firm up bids. Thursday: What Do I Want to Develop? Six of Waters 'Movement' Emigration research. Friday: Connection with Romance, Friends & Nature? XVIII Chachamah 'Wise Woman' Study AI 3-D rendering. Shabbat: How Can I Rest? Matriarch of Pentacles 'Benefactress' Birthday budget.

I hope it’s ok to revive this old thread. Years ago, I came into the possession of a PDF version of ‘A Guide to the Greenwood Tarot’. I no longer recall when or where I got it, but it has a now defunct web address superimposed as headers and footers on each page, so maybe I got it there. Judging by the text quality, it was a photocopy of a printed booklet that someone scanned and uploaded. There is currently an auction listing for the original set that also includes the booklet by Chesca Potter (I wish her well). The listing has pictures of the front and back of the booklet, the inside covers, and the first page of text. That first page of text is identical to the one in my PDF, and nearly identical to what is on Mi-Shell’s Voice within the Cards, beginning with, “This book compliments the information,” (with complements misspelled), and ending with, “there is no need to steal imagery from other cultures.” From there, Mi-Shell’s blog goes into the individual cards, starting with The Fool, but the PDF has several pages describing the Wheel of the Year, along with three different diagrams of the Wheel. These are labeled as Figures 2, 3, and 4, so hopefully the image of the World Tree on the front cover counts as Figure 1, otherwise there’s more to it, and I am missing that. In addition to the placement of the cards, seasonal festival days, suits, and elements, the first diagram depicts the intertwined red and white serpents (or dragons or horses) that are shown on the drum on the cards backs, Balance, Three of Wands, and more. This illustrates which cards are noted as having red or white polarities, and in the text she explains what those represent. The second diagram depicts a tree inside the wheel. The third has an outline of the Fool’s human figure (no wings), and places the chakras around the wheel with the Crown chakra at Imbolc and moving around to the Base chakra at Samhain and Womb chakra at Midwinter. The Fool’s navel is at the exact center of the Wheel. Additional text explains the diagrams and the colors associated with the suits and the festival days. The card descriptions appear to be the same, though I have not done a side-by-side, word-for-word comparison. The one difference I have noticed is the that booklet introduces the Justice card as being inspired by Herne the Hunter from the Robin of Sherwood series, where that paragraph does not appear on the blog. ~~ I printed some of the individual cards from the Greenwood Tarot for use on my altar space a number years ago, but only recently I have had the entire deck printed and read both books to try to understand the system as a whole. I have to admit it has taken hold of me. I think this is a magical, revolutionary deck that was ahead of its time and I would love to have someone to ask questions and share discoveries with. I think it’s a shame that it has gotten bogged down in so much mess.

Thanks for the warm welcome @joy

Read the Horoscopes below for your Sun, Moon, & Rising Signs. While these are general readings, fusing these aspects tailors the reading to your personal chart. Additionally, make sure to visually take in the corresponding card that was pulled for your signs from the Alchemia Auri Tarot Deck. Row 1 • Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer Row 2 • Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio Row 3 • Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius Row 4 • Pisces Uploading Attachment... Aries • 6 of Pentacles | Reversed Elemental Ruler • Earth Astrological Correspondence • Moon in Taurus In Astrology, the Moon is considered a planet that rules our emotional wellbeing. This specific Tarot Card has the Astrological Correspondence of the Moon transiting the constellation Taurus. Taurus speaks to financials, personal values, and self worth. Research shows that doing acts of kindness for others bolsters feelings of happiness and joy. This pairs nicely with the 6 of Pentacles being a card of generosity and philanthropy. This is an invitation to give solely for the act of giving. Give from a place of no expectation, no reward, and no return. You may want to even sweeten the deal by being anonymous. The Great Work : Be a conduit for miracles. Taurus • 4 of Swords | Reversed Elemental Ruler • Air Astrological Correspondence • Jupiter in Libra Carving out some time for solitude and to retreat from external influences has profound far reaching effects. We are constantly being inundated with content, agendas, and persuasion. This is an optimal time to reset your mind, body, and spirit. Aim to seek alignment internally. A digital detox may be the perfect remedy to come back to center and cleanse your mental realms. Upon reintegration, you will most likely find a renewed sense of meaningful connection and a deeper capacity to hold space for others. The Great Work : Restoration. Gemini • 5 of Wands Elemental Ruler • Fire Astrological Correspondence • Saturn in Leo Saturn takes about 29.5 years to orbit the Sun, which means that it spends about 2.5 years transiting each sign within the zodiac. When Saturn makes its way into Leo, we see collective themes involving the Ego or individuation. Since Saturn and the Sun (the ruling “planet of Leo”) are opposing forces, conflict is born. Conflict is such a fascinating character study. We can witness deep shadow states that lay dormant in the psyche of ourselves and others that reveal themselves in an instant given a catalyst. The Great Work : Cast the light of awareness on your patterning around conflict. Meet dissention with curiosity, perspective, and lay down the need to be right. Cancer • 10 of Cups | Reversed Elemental Ruler • Water Astrological Correspondence • Mars in Pisces This is an invitation to honor yourself deeply. This is an invitation to be seen by yourself, for yourself. This is an invitation to be courageous. This is an invitation to be vulnerable and to bear witness to your emotional world. Recite the chant out loud 108 times while looking at your eyes directly in the mirror. Hold eye contact with yourself throughout the duration of the practice. This Hawaiian ritual is a profound practice of reconciliation and has the power to trigger deep releases in the emotional body. It should be done in solitude with the utmost care and reverence. Ho'oponopono Prayer : “I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.” The Great Work : Let yourself heal by experiencing the work, not just reading it. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Leo • The Hanged Man Elemental Ruler • Water Astrological Correspondence • Neptune Allow yourself to pause, soften, and reflect. According to Albert Einstein, “No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” This is an opportunity to awaken to a new possibility. You can use any entry point as a portal for illuminating awareness. Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information that supports our beliefs. This is done while rejecting contradictory evidence. This is a human condition that we all face, however the practice of awareness begins to untangle these mental webs and awaken our consciousness. The Great Work : Challenge your ego. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Virgo • 5 of Cups Elemental Ruler • Water Astrological Correspondence • Mars in Scorpio The astrological correspondence of Mars in Scorpio to this card suggests transformative action wants to come through at this time. The planet Mars is yang. This is where our drive and command come from. This paired with Scorpio has the potential for profound transformation specifically in the realm of deep seated grief and emotional holding patterns. The Great Work : Feel it to heal it. ***For those of you interested in a deep dive, somatic therapy explores how the body expresses traumatic experiences, applying mind-body healing to aid with recovery. It’s a profound healing practice with far reaching effects! *** ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Libra • Queen of Pentacles | Reversed Elemental Ruler • Earth Astrological Correspondence • Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn The Breakthrough is on the other side of the work you’re avoiding. The Great Work : Act. Take the first step. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Scorpio • 3 of Pentacles | Reversed Elemental Ruler • Earth Astrological Correspondence • Mars in Capricorn Teaming up with a group towards a shared vision has the potential to transform the mundane and lend some inspirational fire toward the cause. Every member contributes their energy in the great weaving of it all. This month brings much promise to collaborations with others and elevating group synergy if you are willing to be adaptable and relinquish control. The Great Work : Practice collaborative problem solving. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sagittarius • 8 of Wands | Reversed Elemental Ruler • Fire Astrological Correspondence • Mercury in Sagittarius The Pitta constitution comes from a lineage out of India called Ayurveda. This particular Dosha, which is governed by Fire, is the energetic propensity of Sagittarius. As a fire sign, the Agni or digestive fire and vital force run hot. When out of balance, you most likely fall into cycles of overdoing, which can lead to burnout and exhaustion. This card has the astrological correspondence of Mercury in your sign, Sagittarius. So, I’m feeling that a cerebral reset could be the perfect remedy this month. Mercury governs the mental realms of how we think, listen, and communicate. Working with the breath tonifies the nervous system and relaxes the mind, reduces stress, and improves focus. The Great Work :Pranayama Technique ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Capricorn • The Tower | Reversed Elemental Ruler • Fire Astrological Correspondence • Mars "We cannot change anything until we accept it. Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses." - Carl Jung What you resist not only persists, but grows in size. The Great Work : Shadow Work. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Aquarius • The Magician | Reversed Elemental Ruler • Air Astrological Correspondence • Mercury This is a card of infinite human potential and your profound innate capacity. You are the solution to all of our challenges. You are key to your lock. The mind houses your belief system and ultimately rules your life. You are always in a cycle of manifestation, conjuring things into your life experience based on internal beliefs you hold as truth. The Universe responds to the energy you emit, not necessarily to our wants and desires. Your frequency is entrained with your mental landscape. Mind becomes matter ; it’s a powerful tool to sharpen, direct, and utilize. "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right.” - Henry Ford The Great Work : Direct your energy with conscious intention towards what you wish to manifest. Become a vibrational match to that which you desire. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pisces • 6 of Cups | Reversed Elemental Ruler • Water Astrological Correspondence • Sun in Scorpio This is an invitation to revisit the past and dig into your youth. Those formative years deeply impress into the psyche and we infuse the past into the present each time we reinstate those learned behaviors. The sun’s luminous rays have the power to shine the light of awareness on these psychological holding patterns. The Great Work : Make the unconscious conscious.

There's a video of the exhibition.... and lots of clips on the Saatchi instagram.... https://www.instagram.com/saatchi_gallery/

@KiMo I've moved it over to the Tarot in Media section for you, the other general tarot exhibitions are all there. Thanks for posting about it, it looks fun 😀

OOH. I wonder of there's a virtual tour ? No chance I can get there before it closes.

I see they have an interactive evening event to go with it too; the photos seem to show making cards. (Not that I'm anywhere near London, but nice of you to share.)

Please, no one report/arrest me 🚨☠️ but I read with mine in pretty much the same way I do my Thoth. Just with more about who's facing who/repeating colors. No rush of course. You could do it months from now, and I'd still be impressed with all you do for the forum.

Hopefully I'm posting this in the correct area, tarot does feature in this exhibition, along with plenty of tarot adjacent subjects! This is a PSA for any folk living in, around, or within travelling distance of London. I visited the Saatchi Gallery today to see the exhibition above, and it was fantastic. There's so much to see, and it covers all sorts of interesting subjects such as mythology, folklore, esotericism, science, science fiction... Even my daughter had her attention held for well over an hour, which is saying something! Absolutely well worth the trip and the entrance fee. Link to the exhibition website is here

A bit of flexibility would make this place a lot more appealing. Time enough to mod if anyone complains - which as far as I know nobody has. But the PM discussion is now set up. Anyone who wants to joins us - PM me.

I have a solution for this problem. We will start a group PM thread for everyone who have participated in this discussion, and there we can carry on the conversation freely, discussing all sorts of tv series and what not 😊 It will be arranged shortly! And now the thread can return to revolve around the Cooper & Fry series only 🙂

It was discussed a very long time ago to move the Catter Area to the subscriber area. Why having rules if we start bending then as we please? Where do we draw the line? You see @gregory that would make our work as mods even more difficult. Thanks for your understand and cooperation.

Hello @sophie_moon welcome to the TT&M Family

Hello @Scozz welcome to the TT&M Family

In which case it's dead in the water till next year. Shame. You know we can't do that in the off-topic section and keep all the posters in this thread. One way to keep as many people as possible enjoying the forum is to allow a bit of leeway; more people might be encouraged to subscribe.

Unfortunately, as per the rules, the free areas of the forum are for tarot and divination discussion. That's the reason for the community. It seems fair to fund the tarot community by having the off-topic discussions behind a paywall. We can make a thread discussing fave detective series in the off-topic section. Let's get this thread back to the topic in hand

I was enjoying this thread as it stands.

I think it would be lovely if the discussion around favorite detective series could continue on somehow, I got really nostalgic seeing what Geoxena wrote and was going to chime in!

I think rigorous modding for often has the unwanted effect of killing a thread.... and as the thread you suggest is in subscriber only, it rules out people who might have valuable insights here as it progresses; we do get a new season next year,

When the cards became "Tarot" as we know it now - they were deliberately designed for this purpose: "Etteilla (born Jean-Baptiste Alliette, 1738–1791) was a pioneering French occultist who became occultist who became the first professional tarot reader in history to make a living through card divination. His pseudonym is simply his actual surname, Alliette, spelled backward. Key Contributions to Tarot First Divination Deck: He designed and released one of the earliest specialized tarot decks tailored specifically for occult and divinatory purposes rather than gaming. Spreads and Reversals: He originated systematic card layouts (spreads) and introduced distinct meanings for reversed (upside-down) cards. Astrological Links: He connected the tarot to astrology, the four elements, and ancient Egyptian philosophy (believing the cards originated as the mythical Book of Thoth). Published Guides: He wrote popular instructional manuals explaining how to read cartomancy and tarot, helping popularize the practice for the general public." Welcome!

Ad. infinitum. Tarot can be as adaptable and amazing as you like & wish to believe 🙃.

I think that previously it was only available on my laptop, not on the mobile.

Thanks DanielJUK, I can't wait to dig into the content!

Thanks Raggydoll, it's great to meet you too!