Tag Archives: Tarot

Samhain Divination: The Pentacle Tarot Spread

Posted on October 12, 2022 by David Taliesin

Since the veil between the worlds is thin this time of year, Samhain is known as a good time to do divination work. My favorite spread as of late is the Pentacle Spread which includes the four elements, a spirit … Continue reading →

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The Herbcrafter’s Tarot

Posted on September 14, 2019 by David Taliesin

These days there are a zillion tarot decks out there ranging from the traditional Rider-Waite deck to pop-culture, trendy versions such as Star Wars and Game of Thrones. So why review this particular set of tarot cards? Well, if you’ve … Continue reading →

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Three of Swords: Beyond Heartache

Posted on April 4, 2016 by David Taliesin

A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you; and I will remove from your body the heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. I will put my spirit within … Continue reading →

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Trump 11 – Justice

Posted on February 15, 2016 by David Taliesin

“He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8 NRSV) Justice and vengeance are not … Continue reading →

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Trump 10 – Wheel of Fortune

Posted on August 29, 2015 by David Taliesin

As for the appearance of their faces: the four had the face of a human being, the face of a lion on the right side, the face of an ox on the left side, and the face of an eagle; … Continue reading →

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Trump 9 – The Hermit

Posted on August 17, 2015 by David Taliesin

Be still, and know that I am God. [Psalm 46:10, NRSV] The kingdom of God does not come in a way that can be seen, nor will people say “Look, here it is!” or “There it is!”; for the kingdom … Continue reading →

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Trump 8 – Strength

Posted on August 3, 2015 by David Taliesin

At break of day, the king got up and hurried to the den of lions. When he came near the den where Daniel was, he cried out anxiously to Daniel, “O Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God … Continue reading →

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Trump 7 – The Chariot

Posted on July 20, 2015 by David Taliesin

Then Saul said, “O LORD God of Israel, why have you not answered your servant today? If this guilt is in me or in my son Jonathan, O LORD God of Israel, give Urim; but if this guilt is in … Continue reading →

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Trump 6 – The Lovers

Posted on July 2, 2015 by David Taliesin

“The LORD God called to the man, and said to him, “Where are you?” He said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.” He said, “Who … Continue reading →

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Trump 5 – The Hierophant/The High Priest

Posted on June 5, 2015 by David Taliesin

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD!” Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem—built as a city that is bound firmly together. [Psalm 122:1-3, NRSV] Sometimes we … Continue reading →

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