I have dedicated this website to my love of Tarot, a tool that has captured my heart and inspired creativity. Each page touches on one of the aspects that I love about this beautiful expression of life and inner workings of our souls we call the Tarot.
Please stay a while and take a look around....
If you haven't been around in a while (and who can blame you since I can never seem to find the time to update?), you'll see that I finally took the plunge and updated my site with an up-to-date template. I'm no website whiz, so I use the templates that are offered to dress up my site. However, most of them have the straight business lines, and I like more flowing, mystical-looking themes. So I did the best I could with what I have to work with. And I think it came out ok. I hope you like it, too.
And another new addition... I finally have a blog! Just recently I discovered blogs. Yes, I know; they've been around for a while. But I guess my focus is rather limited when I have the off-chance to actually get on the computer. Life with my two young sons has been rather hectic lately, and I find I have less and less time to "surf the web" and find out what's new and exciting.
But recently, my hosting package let us know that they're working with WordPress, and if we wanted to start up a blog, here is the way to do it, nice and easy. Just what I needed, apparently. So, if you're interested in my blog, here it is. Feel free to leave comments (I think I've set it up right). That way I'll know that I'm not lost in the great void that is the World Wide Web.
I'll be clicking the "Update" button several times in the next few days, so keep checking back. I usually wait until each update is completed before I publish it, but then we all end up with an update every few months if we're lucky. So, hopefully, this way will turn out better for everyone.
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November 2007 - There's always new things cropping up in the Tarot World that's worthy of mention, and I'm sure I only know of a fraction of them. But here are a few things I've found recently.
Podcasts - Did I mention that I've just discovered these as well? (Yes, I know. Something *else* that's been around for a while.) A podcast that is a "must mention" is Tarot Connections. You can subscribe to the Podcast on its website or on iTunes (sorry, that's the only one I'm familiar with), and the website has notes from each podcast, with references and links to the music it uses.
tarotconnection.net - The Tarot Connection - Leisa ReFalo is the hostess of these podcasts. She has a wonderful lineup of themes with some of the biggest names out there, and her gentle voice makes each podcast a joy to listen to. Ciro Marchetti's art graces the home page and there are many useful links on the left side of the page. Be sure to visit the Tarot Connection Shop as well. Many great items to choose from, including two upcoming tarot classes, via telephone, with Robert Place! If you're interested in that, get there asap, because the classes will be on Nov. 28, and Dec. 12, 2007.
July 2007 - The last few months have given us many new decks from various publishers. Lo Scarabeo has been particularly prolific this year: African American Tarot, by Jamal R. and Ernest Fitzpatrick Tarot of the Elves, by Mark McElroy, artwork by David Corsi Medieval Tarot, by Guido Zibordi Marchesi Sorcerers Tarot, by Antonella Castelli Tarot of Reincarnation, by Massimiliano Filadoro UFO Tarot, by Bepi Vigna, artwork by Arturo Picca Corto Maltese Tarot, by Hugo Pratt Zodiac Tarot, by Lee Bursten, Luca Raimondo Lo Scarabeo Tarot, by Mark McElroy, Anna Lazzarini Sensual Wicca Tarot, by Nada Mesar, Elisa Poggese
US Games Systems, Inc: Vanessa Tarot, by Lynyrd Narciso Fantastical Creatures Tarot, by D.J. Conway and Lisa Hunt (coming soon!)
Llewellyn Publications: Mystic Faerie Tarot, by Barbara Moore & Linda Ravenscroft Necronomicon Tarot Kit, by Donald Tyson
My Approach to Tarot
The thing I think I love most about Tarot is that it is so many things to so many different people. Some people use it to find out more about themselves, and some people use it to find out what their future may bring. Others use it for self exploration and self-improvement or in conjunction with psychology. It's truly a versatile tool.
I enjoy using Tarot for helping myself and others with advice and direction. Many times there are choices that I need to make, and Tarot helps me see the underlying energies behind my various choices and helps me decide what might be the best course of action. It has proven to be invaluable at times! And the cards never cease to amaze me.
Who Am I?
I'm just a corporate accountant who was afraid that the creative side of my brain was going to atrophy if I didn't start using it! And truth be told, I've always LOVED anything paranormal or occult. It's just been a life long fascination.
So over the last 17 years I've toyed with Tarot off and on, but never got serious until 6 years ago. Then I found a class on Barnes & Noble University, Joan Bunning's Tarot for Beginners, that offered tarot instruction for free! What a great chance for me to take my deck and learn what to do with it!
And from that one little class in August of 2001, I not only learned of and experienced the beauty of Tarot, but I've gained friends from all around the world through an MSN group called JB's Tarot for Beginners. I'm one of the managers of that group, and I'm proud that we've been able to keep it active and interesting for our 700+ members. We've been blessed with a terrific bunch of people!
How can you get in touch with me?
Please feel free to e-mail me at EarthAngel2911@loveoftarot.com if you have any questions about my site, tarot in general, or even just questions about me. I enjoy talking with people and I welcome your e-mails.
I'm also very open to constructive criticism about my website. I'm new to creating websites, although I feel as if I'm an expert on visiting them! If you find a typo or something that just doesn't make sense, please let me know! :-)
The image at the top of this page is The Fool from the Illuminated Tarot, illustrated by Pamela Colman-Smith, recolored by Carol Herzer. It's published through Soul Guidance. The High Priestess from Samantha's Tarot, self-published by Samantha Kocsis at Dolphin-Daze, and the Queen of Swords, also from the Illuminated Tarot by Carol Herzer. All images used with permission.
Last Updated: 10/Apr/2007
Illustrations from the African Tarot, Albano-Waite Tarot, Ancestral Path Tarot, Aquarian Tarot, Archeon Tarot, Celestial Tarot, Connolly Tarot, Crow's Magick Tarot, Fantastical Tarot, Fenestra Tarot, Feng Shui Tarot, Forest Folklore Tarot, Fradella Adventure Tarot, Gendron Tarot, Gill Tarot, Goddess Tarot, Golden Tarot, Haindl Tarot, Halloween Tarot, Hanson-Roberts Tarot, Herbal Tarot, Housewive's Tarot, Hudes Tarot, Karma Tarot, Lord of the Rings Tarot, Lover's Path Tarot, Medicine Woman Tarot, Medieval Cats Tarot, Medieval Scapini, Morgan Greer Tarot, Motherpeace Tarot, Navigators Tarot of the Mystic SEA, New Century Tarot, New Palladini Tarot, Old English Tarot, Phantasmagoric Tarot, Radiant Rider-Waite Tarot, Rider-Waite Tarot, Rock Art Tarot, Russian Tarot of St. Petersburg, Spiral Tarot, Tarot of Love, Tarot of the Cat People, Tarot of the Cloisters, Tarot of the Moon Garden, Tarot of the Old Path, Tarot of the Spirit, Tarot of the Trance, Transformational Tarot, Universal-Waite Tarot and Whimsical Tarot decks reproduced by permission of U.S. Games Systems, Inc., Stamford, CT 06902 USA. Copyrights by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. Further reproduction prohibited. The Rider-Waite Tarot Deck and Universal Waite Tarot decks are registered trademarks of U.S.Games Systems, Inc.
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