Tarot Spreads

Allison Sasso January 15, 2020 0 Comments

Tarot spreads are as varied and stylized as tarot readers themselves. Some tarot pros create individual spreads based on the client’s question, others rely on tried and true classics like the Celtic Cross. Whether you’re a client, or an aspiring tarot reader, here’s what you need to know about tarot spreads. 1. What’s a tarot spread? A tarot spread is the physical layout for the tarot...

Tarot Gift Ideas 2019

Allison Sasso December 2, 2019 0 Comments

One of the most common questions I get when people sit down at my table for a reading is, “How did you learn to read tarot?” The answer is BOOKS! Books and practice, my friends. I tell every client they too should grab a deck and some books and learn to read tarot. It’s such a great tool for self exploration, but where do you even start? I think this list will help. Here are some of my...

That Doesn’t Look Good: Ominous Tarot Readings

Allison Sasso November 20, 2019 0 Comments

Wowie. Sometimes a tarot reading just looks scary at first blush. Death? That looks ominous. 10 of swords? Is that guy dead? Am I gonna die?! What’s the tower mean? WHAT DOES IT MEAN!? Take a deep breath and relax. I have some tips for getting through an ominous tarot reading. 1. There is a light and dark side to every card That’s right! Almost every card in the tarot has the capacity to be...

Spirit Halloween Tarot Deck Review

Allison Sasso October 23, 2019 10 Comments

Visiting Spirit Halloween is definitely and October tradition for me. I like meandering around looking at the popular costumes for the year, and checking out props, masks, and weapons. My absolute favorite section is the small home goods display at the front of most Spirit Halloween stores. I can pick up all my spooky home decor needs like dish towels, table runners, and black magic fleece...

Tarot Myths Debunked

Allison Sasso October 16, 2019 0 Comments

There are many myths that surround tarot and tarot reading. Tarot has become more popular and mainstream, but superstitions persist. As a reader who actively tries to demystify and make tarot accessible for anyone, I feel like some of these myths should be addressed. 1. You have to be psychic, able to read minds, or talk to spirit guides/angels to read tarot I was at a Panera recently, and the...

Daily Draw: Page of Swords- Energy, Ambition, Ideas

Allison Sasso October 9, 2019 0 Comments

What do I need to know or focus on today? The page of swords is a court card and court cards can be difficult for readers to interpret when they first start out. Court cards can represent people in your life that embody the energy of the card, or they can represent you. In the case of pages, they could also represent messengers and/or messages headed your way. You and your reader should work...

Daily Draw: Here Comes the Sun!

Allison Sasso September 30, 2019 0 Comments

What do I need to know or focus on for today? Here comes the sun, the 19th card of the Major Arcana. The sun card is pretty much universally regarded as one of the most positive cards in the tarot. It’s bright, it’s vibrant, and it radiates positivity and good vibes. What a fabulous way to start a Monday! The Card In the card we see a child wearing only a whimsical crown of flowers...

Daily Draw: New Moon in Libra

Allison Sasso September 28, 2019 0 Comments

The Astrology For those out of touch with moon phases, the new moon is when the sun and moon are aligned which is why we can’t see the moon in the night sky. For astrologers and astrology enthusiasts, this means the sun’s energy and the moon’s energy are aligned in the same house and this month it's Libra. So, if you are born today, you’re a double Libra. New moons also give all zodiac...

Daily Draw: Death and Transformation

Allison Sasso September 27, 2019 0 Comments

What do I need to know or focus on today? The death card is one of the most feared cards in the tarot, and is frequently used in movies or TV to indicate a literal death. I think the majority of tarot readers would tell you that your imminent demise is highly unlikely, but that doesn’t stop death from filling us with a sense of impending doom. If I’m not dying, then what is? The card...

Daily Draw: Trust your gut!

Allison Sasso September 27, 2019 0 Comments

What do I need to know or focus on today? The high priestess is such an iconic image there was even an episode of Xena: Warrior Princess in which they recreated the scene depicted above. This is a card that a lot of tarot readers either identify with, or is a personal favorite, and I think it’s because the high priestess is a conduit for secret and sacred knowledge, as well as an empathetic...