Early Samhain gathering
We gathered in our barn again last night, for an early Samhain gathering. I arrived early to light the fire and enjoy the...
The secret warning in the 8 of Wands
How do you feel when you see the eight of wands? Excited, energised, inspired, optimistic? Do you start to pack your bags thinking that a...
The secret warning...in the 2 of cups
The 2 of cups, happiness in a card right? Much looked for whenever a relationship is asked about, this is equal (they both have a cup)...
The secret warning in the 6 of wands
In the countdown to Halloween I will be looking at the secret warning behind some of the cards you may think of as positive, happy or...
Spirits of Place
Have you ever walked into a space and felt a cold chill, an unsettled feeling that this is not the right place to be? Have you ever...
Surviving & Thriving in a Black Moon
A Black moon (Moon card from the Mary El tarot) simply means that in one calendar moon there will be two new moons. It is however quite a...
October Release & Refresh
As we approach Samhain (Halloween, Winters day) it is a perfect time to release anything that no longer serves you. Traditionally this...
The Wish Card
A man sits at an empty banquet table, confident and happy. It's as if he knows everyone is on their way. Why is this a great image for...
How long have you been reading Tarot?
People often ask "how long have you been reading the tarot?" I can pinpoint the exact place I first encountered the tarot. In my early...
The best tarot spread?
Which is the best tarot spread? The one that best answers your question of course! If you are just starting out then a three card spread...
Why learn the tarot?
Tarot is empowering The single thing that holds most people back in life? Lack of self esteem. Tarot is perfect for this, and it is a...
Building my business...
I still struggle to call Tarot Counsel & Shaman's gate a business- because to me they are so much more. They have grown to be a massive...
The 4 Tarot suits, explained.
78 cards to understand can be overwhelming, so let me introduce the four suits to you. Once you understand the 4 suits you can look at a...
What is a shaman?
What is shamanism? For me shamanism is when you switch off your "monkey" mind and let your consciousness journey and connect. Your mind...
How can tarot help?
Last year I did a reading for a lady, and the three cards in the future position were the 8, 9 & 10 swords. All difficult cards to...
