Tarot for the Modern Reader
  • S02 Ep023 How to Tell the Story in the Cards

    S02 Ep023 How to Tell the Story in the Cards

    I have a question in my facebook group, Tarot for the Modern Reader that asks "What is your BIGGEST struggle with reading Tarot cards?" With over 1000 responses, I have gotten the same 4 over and over and over again. One of them being, "How to tell the story in the cards"- how to weave the narrative that plays out by relating what all of the cards me…Read More »
  • S02 Ep022 How to be the BOSS of Your Life by Embodying your Inner Tarot Kings

    S02 Ep022 How to be the BOSS of Your Life by Embodying your Inner Tarot Kings

    Jupiter, the planet of abundance is about to leave spiritual Pisces and dive head-long into powerhouse Aries! This is the sign ruled by the Emperor. Our lives are all about to get a lot busier! So this week, let's talk about how we can use the Emperor's energy to be the BOSS in our own lives. The kings in the tarot are really the personification of the…Read More »
  • S02 Ep021 Animal Symbols and Their Meanings in the Tarot

    S02 Ep021 Animal Symbols and Their Meanings in the Tarot

    Have you never noticed how many cards in your deck feature animals? Spoiler alert- in the RWS deck, it's 33! That's nearly half the deck! What does this mean? In the artwork of our decks, the animals are seen as symbols, they represent more than just something cute or interesting to look at. As a matter of fact, every animal has it’s own…Read More »
  • S02 Ep020 Taurus Season with the Empress and the Hierophant

    S02 Ep020 Taurus Season with the Empress and the Hierophant

    So you've heard me say that metaphysical systems do not exist in a vacuum once or twenty times right?? ​In this week's episode, I share what Taurus season brings, how it differs and builds upon the season of Aries that we just left, and what cards I expect to see more of in my readings (besides the two in the title)! I also share how you can work with this…Read More »
  • S01 Ep019 Astrological Symbols Hiding in Plain Sight in the Tarot

    S01 Ep019 Astrological Symbols Hiding in Plain Sight in the Tarot

    Did you know there are astrological symbols hiding in plain sight in the tarot? Each card in the Tarot is associated with a corresponding astrological sign, planet, or both. This likely isn't a surprise to you, after all, metaphysical disciplines rarely exist in a vacuum. As a matter of fact, with a slower, second look, we can see evidence of all…Read More »
  • S01 Ep018 Astrology of the Tarot Major Arcana

    S01 Ep018 Astrology of the Tarot Major Arcana

    Astrology is a big part of the Tarot. Metaphysical disciplines don't exist in a vacuum. Each is related to, and intertwined with many other disciplines. In today's episode I want to share with you a little about how astrology and tarot can work together, and specifically, the Major Arcana. There are 22 Major Arcana. There are also 12 signs and 10…Read More »
  • S01 Ep017 Tarot Birth and Year Cards

    S01 Ep017 Tarot Birth and Year Cards

    Tarot birth cards are the cards that correspond to your birth date. They utilize your birthdate the same way numerology does to help you understand the unique patterns and blueprint of your life. With Tarot, we take that one step further, and relate your number to its corresponding Major Arcana cards. This matters for all of us, because our cards, are…Read More »
  • S01 Ep016 The Wheel of Fortune, the World and the Tetramorphs

    S01 Ep016 The Wheel of Fortune, the World and the Tetramorphs

    The Wheel of Fortune, The World and the tetramorphs. How often have you, as a reader, noticed the similarities between the Wheel of Fortune and The World cards? And what exactly ARE tetramorphs? As it “turns” out, these two cards are far more similar than we may have originally taken much notice of. Join me in this episode where I share the simil…Read More »
  • S01 Ep015 The Four Cardinal Virtues in the Tarot

    S01 Ep015 The Four Cardinal Virtues in the Tarot

    The Four Cardinal Virtues. We've all heard that term, but how familiar are you with what they are and how we practice them? The four cardinal virtues were first proposed by Plato in The Republic and were used to describe the qualities that would make a good city. Today we think of the four cardinal virtues as the bedrock of good character. But…Read More »
  • S01 Ep014 Tarot Significators: The Who What Where When and Why

    S01 Ep014 Tarot Significators: The Who What Where When and Why

    Do you use Tarot Significators? If so, how? Well that's what today's topic is going to cover, we're talking all about the 5W's (and the how!) of tarot significators. If you're fairly new to tarot, you may have read about tarot signficators in your books. This is a topic that doesn't get discussed as much these days, but I consider it important to…Read More »
  • S01 Ep013 To Reverse or Not to Reverse

    S01 Ep013 To Reverse or Not to Reverse

    To Reverse or Not to Reverse? In Tarot, THAT is the question. This is a hot topic in the world of Tarot! When learning to read the Tarot, one of the very first questions we find ourselves asking is, "Do I read reversals, and if so, HOW??" With 78 cards and meanings that already encompass lots of "sub-meanings" each, it can be extremely daunting to think…Read More »
  • S01 Ep012 3 Tricky Cards and How to Confidently Read Each

    S01 Ep012 3 Tricky Cards and How to Confidently Read Each

    Tricky cards come up in our tarot readings time and again. This episode is going to cover 3 specific tricky card situations you will find yourself dealing with, and help you navigate each of them with ease. To clarify, I don't believe there are "good" or "bad" cards. There are simply 78 cards, each representing different energies, that we may PERCEIVE…Read More »
  • S01 Ep011 Using and Creating the Right Spreads for Every Reading

    S01 Ep011 Using and Creating the Right Spreads for Every Reading

    Using and creating the right spreads is not as tricky or daunting as it sounds. As a matter of fact, by the time you reach the end of this episode, I think you'll be ready and excited to create your own! Whether you find the right spread to use, or you create one yourself, depends on a few factors. Join me to learn when to use a tried-and-true, versa…Read More »
  • S01 Ep010 5 Fail Proof Tips Every Reader Needs for an Accurate Reading

    S01 Ep010 5 Fail Proof Tips Every Reader Needs for an Accurate Reading

    We all want to give the best readings ever right? We want to be so spot-on with our insights, delivering genius answers that wow our querent and stuns them with our accuracy! We want every reading to be an EPIC reading, with the sitter saying "how did you KNOW that?!?" Giving a great reading is about knowing what's important in a reading, and…Read More »
  • S01 Ep009 3 Ways to Give an Accurate Yes/No Reading

    S01 Ep009 3 Ways to Give an Accurate Yes/No Reading

    When it comes to Tarot, the cards are deep, the imagery is rich and the symbolism is plentiful! A reading consisting of even just one card can yield such a depth of nuanced information. Yet there will be those readings, many times in your practice, when someone will ask you a specific question and will be looking for a one word answer. Just…Read More »
  • S01 Ep008 Free Readings- Should You Give Them?

    S01 Ep008 Free Readings- Should You Give Them?

    Free readings. Should you give them as a tarot reader? There is no right or wrong answer, and there is a place for everything. There are times when readers will give a free tarot reading, and there are times when it might be better not to give a free tarot reading. Let's explore these and see what's right for you! Just to note, most readings are never…Read More »
  • S01 Ep007 Reading for Prediction vs Reading for Empowerment

    S01 Ep007 Reading for Prediction vs Reading for Empowerment

    What kind of reader are you? Are you reading for prediction, or are you reading for empowerment? Some people will claim that Tarot is fortune-telling, a fun party trick. That reading Tarot is all about reading for predictions. Others will take a serious tone and tell you that the real gold lies in reading for empowerment, meaning, for advice, or…Read More »
  • S01 Ep006 Reversed Court Cards

    S01 Ep006 Reversed Court Cards

    Have you ever gotten a reversed court card? Reading court cards successfully is hard enough for most tarot readers. What do you do when you receive a Court Card in a reading, but it’s in reverse? Assuming you read reversals, then this post is for you. Although court cards can be challenging, in this episode I break it down to be as easy as…Read More »
  • S01 Ep005 The Ultimate Guide to the Court Card Ranks

    S01 Ep005 The Ultimate Guide to the Court Card Ranks

    Typically, Court Cards are some of the most difficult cards for many readers to understand and interpret. Why? Because there are so many and they can be very similar. We have 16 cards that fall into a 4x4 matrix, where every card is similarly related to 3 other cards in one way (by Suit), and then to 3 other cards in another way (by Rank). All of a sudden…Read More »
  • S01 Ep004 Why the Celtic Cross is NOT for Beginners and What to Use Instead

    S01 Ep004 Why the Celtic Cross is NOT for Beginners and What to Use Instead

    Turn to the back of any tarot book, and the go-to spread is the Celtic Cross. But this spread is a beast with ten cards and, while it may be the most common spread, it doesn’t mean it’s best suited to beginners! We want more info than a basic past/present/future 3 card reading, but ten is just too much for most everyday situation. Introducing,…Read More »
  • S01 Ep003 Keywords: How to Jumpstart Your Intuition and Gain Confidence in Your Readings

    S01 Ep003 Keywords: How to Jumpstart Your Intuition and Gain Confidence in Your Readings

    With 78 cards, how many times have you tried, and found it daunting, almost impossible, to memorize EVERY meaning for EVERY card? You don't want to have to keep referring back to a BOOK during your readings. Yikes! Nothing says, "I'm totally new at this", or "I don't know what I'm doing" then having to hold a book in one hand while you…Read More »
  • S01 Ep002 So You Want to be a Tarot Card Reader

    S01 Ep002 So You Want to be a Tarot Card Reader

    In this episode for newer readers, we do a deep-dive on how to get started with tarot reading. I break it ALL down and leave NOTHING out. I share how to choose your first deck, and care for it, including my favorite methods for cleansing your deck, as well as how to charge, bless and store your deck properly, along with getting to know your deck…Read More »
  • S01 Ep001 Spring and the Suit of Wands

    S01 Ep001 Spring and the Suit of Wands

    It's officially Spring! Spring is the time for birth and renewal. The Spring Equinox ushers in this fresh exciting new energy. It also ushers in the Wands energy in the Tarot. Wands are represented by Fire energy, which burns away the old and brings in the new. Listen to this episode to understand how and why you’ll likely see more Wands…Read More »
  • S01 Ep000 Introducing the Tarot for the Modern Reader Podcast

    S01 Ep000 Introducing the Tarot for the Modern Reader Podcast

    S01 Trailer - Tarot for the Modern Reader is for aspiring or seasoned tarotists who want to learn the tips and tricks for great readings. Whether you’re reading for yourself or others, you’ll learn actionable steps so that you can confidently read tarot in today’s modern world. Come behind the scenes in this first episode and meet Liza, nursing school…Read More »
  • Reversed Court Cards

    Reversed Court Cards

    Have you ever gotten a reversed court card? What do you do when you receive a Court Card in a reading, but it is in reverse? Assuming you read reversals, then this post is for you. I read a reversed court card a couple of ways. First and foremost, if it represents someone else, I often see this as a negative expression of the qualities of the…Read More »
  • Astrology of the Tarot Major Arcana

    Astrology of the Tarot Major Arcana

    Astrology is a big part of the Tarot, particularly the Major Arcana. Metaphysical disciplines don't exist in a vacuum. Each is related to, and intertwined with many other disciplines. In today's post I want to share with you a little about how astrology and tarot can work together, and specifically, the Major Arcana. We'll discuss the minors in another post-…Read More »
  • Astrological Symbols Hiding in Plain Sight in the Tarot

    Astrological Symbols Hiding in Plain Sight in the Tarot

    Did you know there are astrological symbols hiding in plain sight in the tarot? Each card in the Tarot is associated with a corresponding astrological sign, planet, or both. This likely isn;'t a sur[prise to you, afterall, metaphysical disciplines rarely exist in a vacuum. As a matter of fact, with a slower, second look, we can see evidence of…Read More »
  • 15 Tarot Cards for Self Care

    15 Tarot Cards for Self Care

    What does self-care look like in the tarot? Well for starters, we have to talk about self-love. We have to have that in order to really be able to prioritize our self care. You might even be wondering why it's so important to prioritize ourself and our own care in the first place. Read tarot for others long enough, and you'll quickly notice that the…Read More »
  • Top 20 Cards for Relationships in the Tarot

    Top 20 Cards for Relationships in the Tarot

    What are the top 20 cards for relationships in the tarot? This is the question that everyone wants to know. Why? Well as nature would have it, we are actually predictable creatures by nature. Although we have many different hobbies and personalities and differences between us, the one thing that is most common among all of us is the desire…Read More »
  • The King of Wands and Your Special Gifts, Talents and Passions

    The King of Wands and Your Special Gifts, Talents and Passions

    The King of Wands is the secret to your special gifts and passions that you have to share. This article is written to accompany our 5 Day Inner Emperor Challenge! If you're reading this within the week it goes live, feel free to join us for the live challenge! This is what we are discussed on Day 1, and the remaining 4 days will resemble the content…Read More »
  • Tarot Significators: The Who What When Where and Why

    Tarot Significators: The Who What When Where and Why

    Tarot Significators, we've all heard of them. Do you use them? If so, how? Well that's what today's topic is going to cover, we're talking all about the 5W's (and the how!) of Tarot Significators. If you're fairly new to tarot, you may have read about tarot signficators in your books. This is a topic that doesn't get discussed as much these days I don't…Read More »
  • The Emperor and the Kings in the Tarot

    The Emperor and the Kings in the Tarot

    The Emperor and the Kings in the Tarot. It’s officially 2020, the year of the Emperor. In the past few weeks we’ve talked a lot about birth cards, personal year cards, and the collective year card. As you know, 2020 adds up to 4, thus, the Emperor is our card of the year. What am Emperor Year Will Look Like: How will the Emperor energy as our primary…Read More »
  • A New Year’s Eve Tarot Ritual for Your Best Year Yet

    A New Year’s Eve Tarot Ritual for Your Best Year Yet

    It's December 31st. It's nearly midnight, and you may be thinking that you don't want to casually toss a few "resolutions" into the air this year, that will likely disappear before the pork and sauerkraut leftovers. What to do? Enter, the New Year's Eve tarot ritual. Did you know that 92% of resolutions made are never followed through on? Or that only 1%…Read More »
  • The Year of the Emperor

    The Year of the Emperor

    The year of the Emperor. This is what we are looking forward to in 2020. We just ended a number 12 year which was a Hanged Man Year. Now we are entering the year of The Emperor. How does this work? Let's first look at how we calculate our year cards. Calculating the Card of the Year Each Year: You may be thinking that Death follows the…Read More »
  • Winter and the Suit of Pentacles

    Winter and the Suit of Pentacles

    Winter, and the suit of Pentacles. This week we are officially moving into the season of winter here in the Northern Hemisphere. Whether you love or hate the cold weather it brings, I always enjoy the change of energy a new season brings, and the opportunities to celebrate those changes spiritually. The Sun will make it’s annual move into Capricorn, and…Read More »
  • Tarot Birth Cards and Personal Year Cards

    Tarot Birth Cards and Personal Year Cards

    What are Tarot birth cards? Tarot birth cards are the cards that correspond to your birth date. They utilize your birthdate the same way numerology does to help you understand the unique patterns and blueprint of your life. With Tarot, we take that one step further, and relate your number to its corresponding Major Arcana cards. This matters for all…Read More »
  • Holiday Help From the Tarot

    Holiday Help From the Tarot

    Holiday help with the tarot. It's December and the holidays are officially here. This is the time of year where our stress levels go up! Although it is supposed to be a joyful time of year ("it's the most wonderful tiiiiimmmmeeeee of the year"), it's often mixed with a lot of other feelings! There is the financial stress that comes from gift giving, even…Read More »
  • The Hanged Man Year in Review: Winding Down 2019 with Peace

    The Hanged Man Year in Review: Winding Down 2019 with Peace

    The Hanged Man year, 2019 (2+0+1+9=12), is coming to a close. How was it for you? It's not 2020 yet friends. Let's take a look back at how we have used the energy of the Hanged Man so far this year, and how we can prepare to make the most of it though the holiday season before it comes to an end. The Hanged Man is about seeing things from a…Read More »
  • The Wheel of Fortune, the World and the Tetramorphs

    The Wheel of Fortune, the World and the Tetramorphs

    The Wheel of Fortune, The World and the tetramorphs. What are tetramorphs? Well before we get too deep into this week's topic, let's start at the beginning. How often have you, as a reader, noticed the similarities between the Wheel of Fortune and The World cards? The Obvious Similarities in The Wheel of Fortune and The World: The coloring of the…Read More »
  • The Four Cardinal Virtues in the Tarot

    The Four Cardinal Virtues in the Tarot

    The Four Cardinal Virtues. We've all heard that term, but how familiar are we with what they are and how we practice them? The four cardinal virtues were first proposed by Plato in The Republic and were used to describe the qualities that would make a good city. Today we think of the four cardinal virtues as the bedrock of good character. But did…Read More »
  • Gratitude in the Tarot

    Gratitude in the Tarot

    Gratitude in the Tarot. November is the month that we give Gratitude a little bit more attention here in the United States because it is the time of year that we celebrate Thanksgiving. After all of the fun, celebration and remembrance of Halloween, Samhain and Dia de los Muertos, the atmosphere around us quickly changes as everyone moves into the…Read More »
  • Halloween Rituals for Tarot Readers

    Halloween Rituals for Tarot Readers

    Halloween and rituals go hand in hand. Halloween is the shortened or abbreviated name for All Hallows Eve, the night before All Saints Day on November 1st, to honor the departed. However, keep in mind, these are the "christianized" versions of what was originally, and still is to many, a pagan holiday with Celtic roots, known as Samhain. Samh…Read More »
  • Death and Rebirth- Letting Go During Scorpio Season

    Death and Rebirth- Letting Go During Scorpio Season

    Death, rebirth and letting go, these are the themes that let us know that Scorpio season has arrived! As we dive deeper into the darkness during this time of year, we find ourselves entering Scorpio season. We are currently in the darker half of the year, and we're in the first half of that, the quarter of the year that we are still descending deeper into the…Read More »
  • The Shadow Self: How to Own and Heal Our Shadow Qualities

    The Shadow Self: How to Own and Heal Our Shadow Qualities

    The Shadow Self, what is it and where does it come from? How is it formed, and how do we heal it? Why do we have it in the first place? These are all questions that come up when we begin discussing the shadow. No discussion about the shadow is complete without a dive into mythology, as all things related to the shadow are naturally related to the…Read More »
  • Autumn and the Suit of Swords

    Autumn and the Suit of Swords

    Autumn, and the Suit of Swords. It's officially Autumn here in the Northern Hemisphere, also commonly known as Fall. The Sun has moved into the sign of Libra and we have reached the Autumnal Equinox. The moment in time when the balance of light and darkness briefly become equal, before beginning to tip the scales towards the darkness. The…Read More »
  • 3 Tricky Cards and How to Confidently Read Each

    3 Tricky Cards and How to Confidently Read Each

    Tricky cards come up in our tarot readings time and again. This post is going to cover 3 specific tricky card situations you will find yourself dealing with, and help you navigate each of them with ease. "Good cards", "Bad cards", and "Court cards". Right about now you might be wondering "why are 'good cards' a problem?" The first thing I want to do is clarify…Read More »
  • Using and Creating the Right Spreads for Every Reading

    Using and Creating the Right Spreads for Every Reading

    Using and creating the right spreads is not as tricky or daunting as it sounds. As a matter of fact, by the time you reach the end of this post, I think you'll be ready and excited to create your own! Let's first talk about USING the right spread. There are A LOT of card spreads out there. In today's digital world, one cruise through Pinterest or Instagram can put…Read More »
  • 5 Fail Proof Tips Every Reader Needs for an Accurate Reading

    5 Fail Proof Tips Every Reader Needs for an Accurate Reading

    Tips for an accurate reading. We all want to give the best readings ever right? We want to be so spot-on with our insights, delivering genius answers that wow our querent and stuns them with our accuracy! We want every reading to be an EPIC reading, with the sitter saying "how did you KNOW that?!?" The last thing we want is to be staring at our laid out cards, a…Read More »
  • 3 Ways to Give an Accurate Yes/No Reading

    3 Ways to Give an Accurate Yes/No Reading

    A Yes/No Reading. When it comes to Tarot, the cards are deep, the imagery is rich and the symbolism is plentiful! A reading consisting of even just one card can yield such a depth of nuanced information. Yet there will be those readings, many times in your practice, when someone will ask you a specific question and will be looking for a one word…Read More »
  • Free Readings- Should You Give Them?

    Free Readings- Should You Give Them?

    Free readings. Should you give them as a tarot reader? There is no right or wrong answer, and there is a place for everything both in business but also as a newer reader as well. There are times when readers will give a free tarot reading, and there are times when it might be better not to give a free tarot reading. Let’s explore these and see what’s right for…Read More »
  • Reading for Prediction vs. Reading for Empowerment

    Reading for Prediction vs. Reading for Empowerment

    What kind of reader are you tarotista? Are you reading for prediction, or are you reading for empowerment? Or do you read for both? Everyone has an Opinion When it Comes to Reading for Prediction vs. Empowerment. Some people will claim that Tarot is fortune-telling, and only fortune-telling. That reading Tarot is all about reading for predictions. Others…Read More »
  • Jupiter Uranus and Tarot

    Jupiter Uranus and Tarot

    Jupiter Uranus and Tarot- Oh My! What could be more interesting than a combination like that? How about we add in a full moon in Aquarius too! This week we have some major activity happening in our cosmos. With Tarot, we can learn how to make the most of the amazing aspects coming out way, and also learn how to navigate the tricky ones! Last…Read More »
  • A Trio of August Tarot Spreads

    A Trio of August Tarot Spreads

    So today, I'm going to share with you some of those beyond-the-norm cosmic events in August that are worth noting, and as a result, I've created a tarot spread for each of them for you to try if you feel called to! Although we are halfway though Leo season, and a week past the New Moon in Leo, I still find this so relevant and worth working through. If you haven't…Read More »
  • QUIZ: Which Queen are you NOW

    QUIZ: Which Queen are you NOW

    QUIZ: Which Tarot Queen Are You RIGHT NOW? Different seasons of life bring out our different predominant Queens. Connect more deeply with your current Queen. Which one are you embodying most right NOW? Take this super fun, SCARY ACCURATE quiz and find out! Warning, it may not be the Queen you have always considered as your Significator! Seasons…Read More »
  • Spring and the Suit of Wands

    Spring and the Suit of Wands

    It's officially Spring! The Sun has moved into the sign of Aries and we have finally reached the Vernal Equinox after another long, dreary and cold winter. Things are looking up. The grass grows greener, the air is warmer and there is usually a general feeling of optimism. The days and nights are equal in length as we finally crest the mountain and tip the scales…Read More »
  • The Ultimate Guide to the Court Card Ranks

    The Ultimate Guide to the Court Card Ranks

    Typically, Court Cards are some of the most difficult cards for many readers to understand and interpret, and rightfully so! Why? I think because there are so many and they can be similar. It's not hard for us to distinguish the Sun card from the Tower is it? Yet when we have 16 cards that fall into a 4x4 matrix, where every card is similarly related to 3 other cards…Read More »
  • Keywords: How to Jumpstart Your Intuition and Gain Confidence in Your Readings

    Keywords: How to Jumpstart Your Intuition and Gain Confidence in Your Readings

    With 78 cards and meanings, how many times as a newer reader, have you tried, and found it daunting, almost impossible, to memorize EVERY meaning for EVERY card? To a point where it's difficult to give readings for other people? Even though you WANT to practice your reading skills, maybe on family or friends, you don't want to have to keep referring back to…Read More »
  • So You Want to be a Tarot Reader

    So You Want to be a Tarot Reader

    So you want to do a Tarot card reading, but you've never picked up a deck of cards before 'eh? This post is a How-To on getting started with the cards. Literally a step-by-step for your first reading, beautiful soul! Now even if you've already done a few readings, keep reading here, there are some great resources linked up here and a deck interview template I…Read More »
  • November Monthly Tarot Forecast

    November Monthly Tarot Forecast

    Current Overview of the Month: Five of Cups Reversed. I don't know if I should feel disappointed I'm looking at this card, or just happy it's reversed! The truth is, the outlook, the energy, our environment, it's all happening around us whether we choose to acknowledge it or not. Knowing what it is can help us make the best of it. How do you feel when you see this…Read More »
  • How to Use Halloween to Catapult Your Tarot Reading Business

    How to Use Halloween to Catapult Your Tarot Reading Business

    Would you like to get more in-person Tarot readings? There is so much noise on the internet, it can be hard to get business. But I bet YOU are the only Tarot reader in your local area. If you live in a big city that may not be the case, but I’m still willing to bet that you may be the only Tarot reader amongst your own circle of friends, co-workers and neighbors! Reading…Read More »
  • October Monthly Tarot Forecast

    October Monthly Tarot Forecast

    Current Overview of the Month: Justice Reversed. Well, we just got the same card as last month for the Overview. That's certainly against the odds isn't it? Two months in a row, the same card out of 156 options. Hhmm. We have also officially entered Libra season, as associated with this card. It could indicate that the month may be challenging regarding keeping…Read More »
  • September Monthly Tarot Forecast

    September Monthly Tarot Forecast

    Current Overview of the Month: Justice Reversed. Well, I can't say it's the most PROMISING outlook I've ever seen, but we can deal, right? When the Justice card comes up reversed, I always get the sense that Justice will not be served. It's never really a indication of where or not things will go our way, it's more a feeling that they won't, when they should, or they…Read More »
  • August Monthly Tarot Forecast

    August Monthly Tarot Forecast

    Current Overview of the Month: Knight of Swords. The focus this month is on taking SWIFT ACTION! This Knight is as fast with his tongue as he is on his feet! The Knight of Swords is definitely a good indication of the energy we will likely be experiencing as the month opens up with a FULL MOON LUNAR ECLIPSE in fellow Air sign Aquarius on August…Read More »
  • International Tarot Day Blog Hop Three of Pentacles

    International Tarot Day Blog Hop Three of Pentacles

    Welcome to Tarot Liza, here you will find the next card in the International Tarot Day Blog Hop, the Three of Pentacles! It's with so much love that I get to share this post on the Three of Pentacles with you and celebrate such an amazing art with all of my fellow Tarot Lovers :). First I have to say, if there is a card to represent this blog hop, I think I may…Read More »
  • July Monthly Tarot Forecast

    July Monthly Tarot Forecast

    Current Overview of the Month: Page of Wands. The focus this month is on something new you are starting or undertaking. When the Page of Wands appears, he is ready to start on something new, something exciting, something you are passionate about! Pages are students, but in this incident, you are less likely to be learning in a classroom, as you are by…Read More »
  • How to Use the Energy of the Chariot and the Crab and Why You Need To

    How to Use the Energy of the Chariot and the Crab and Why You Need To

    Tarot is a complex subject, the cards have many meanings and associations, including to Astrology. This time of year we are heading into summer here in the Northern Hemisphere and as such, just celebrated the Summer Solstice. The Solstice is the moment of the Sun's ingress into the sign on Cancer. The Chariot is the card in the Tarot that represents the…Read More »
  • Why The Celtic Cross is Not For Beginners and What To Use Instead

    Why The Celtic Cross is Not For Beginners and What To Use Instead

    So, you got a pack of Tarot cards, either from your local shop, Amazon or a gift from a lovely friend. You have been studying up in the books you have gotten and on some great Tarot websites as well. You do'’t have all of the meanings memorized or anything, but you know how to read, so you look things up as you go, and are able to piece it together.…Read More »
  • 7 Questions to Never Ask a Tarot Card Reader

    7 Questions to Never Ask a Tarot Card Reader

    Ok admittedly, if you are reading this you are probably a tarot reader yourself, either new or experienced, but the title wouldn't be as catchy if it said "7 things you hate being asked". Or would it. Well now, if you are reading cards for people for any length of time, sooner or later, the seven questions below will inevitably make their way across your table.…Read More »
  • June Monthly Tarot Forecast

    June Monthly Tarot Forecast

    Current Overview of the Month: Three of Pentacles. What a lovely card! I love the Three of Pentacles. This is a card of discipline and hard work. Now don't let that scare you off! This is work that you ENJOY doing. Now I know what you are thinking, "but Liza its JUNE! I'm supposed to be heading into summer relaxation time!" (Well if you are in the Northern…Read More »
  • Top 10 Tips for Beginning Readers

    Top 10 Tips for Beginning Readers

    When you first begin to read Tarot cards, you have SOOOOO many questions! Most of them feel very legitimate at the time, and while some are based on physical techniques, others are based on how to interpret, and still other times we just want to know if we are doing it "right". When I first started reading, I was so excited! Yet I had so many unanswered…Read More »
  • 7 Ways to Thoroughly Cleanse your Tarot Deck

    7 Ways to Thoroughly Cleanse your Tarot Deck

    There are many times that we want to give our Tarot cards a good clearing and cleansing. The very first time we will want to cleanse our cards is when we first bring them home. You may have gotten them secondhand from someone else, and even if it is someone you know and love, you need to give them a good clearing so that they are attuned to only YOUR…Read More »
  • The 4 Things you Must Do to Properly Care for your Tarot Deck

    The 4 Things you Must Do to Properly Care for your Tarot Deck

    In this post we will cover how to care for your Tarot Deck, including how to charge your deck, store your deck, bless your deck and personalize your deck. If you want to know how to cleanse and clear your deck first, you can read about that here, 7 Ways to Thoroughly Cleanse your Tarot Deck. A Tarot deck is a very special item, it is something that is going to…Read More »
  • The 5 Most Popular Choices for Choosing Your First Tarot Deck

    The 5 Most Popular Choices for Choosing Your First Tarot Deck

    When you are learning to read the Tarot, the very first, and possibly only, thing you need is a good deck. A complete Tarot deck is comprised of 22 Major Arcana cards, as well as 56 Minor Arcanca, also known as "pip" cards. First, let's dispel the myth that your first deck needs to be given to you, or a gift.  I can’t believe that one is still circulating, but like…Read More »
  • To Reverse or Not to Reverse?

    To Reverse or Not to Reverse?

    Ah yes, reversals, this is a hot topic in the world of Tarot!  When learning to read the Tarot, one of the very first questions you find yourself asking is, "Do I read reversals, and if so, HOW??" With 78 cards and meaning that already encompass lots of "sub-meanings" each, it can be extremely daunting to think about learning 78 more!  Now hold on a minute, let's…Read More »
  • How to Answer Any Question with Just One Card

    How to Answer Any Question with Just One Card

    How many times do you have a question and you spend an exorbitant amount of time trying to determine how many cards to use to answer your question?  After you have settled on whether you want a large or a small (or a medium!) sized spread, you then start trying to figure out which spread will best answer the question, if you should design a new one from…Read More »
  • How I Went from Nurse to Tarot Card Reader

    How I Went from Nurse to Tarot Card Reader

    A peek behind the curtain of my struggle to find my true passion. It all started way back, about 10 years ago, while I was still in Nursing School… I realized I had a real knack for the healing profession, and so when the time was right for me to consider what I wanted to do with my life, it seemed a natural path! Little did I know… I did have a knack for helping…Read More »

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