Reaching for the Stars
We have all heard the expression, ‘reach for the stars.’ We know this to be an expression of encouragement and hope. What I did not know until recently is that this expression has a literal epic origin.
The Aeneid is an epic Latin poem written by Virgil between 29 and 19 BC. This lengthy poem is regarded as Virgil’s masterpiece, and is considered one of the greatest works of Latin literature. It is within that poem that the expression ‘reach for the stars’ made its first appearance.
Millenia later, we use this expression often in songs and stories, and in our own lives.
To reach for the stars is to try for the very best thing that could happen.
To reach for the stars is to have hope, even when things may look dismal.
There is also within our culture the concept of wishing on a star. I have been thinking about the difference between reaching and wishing. Both are about hope. Yet, there is an energetic and practical difference.
When we wish, we express a desire. When we reach, we actively try to achieve that desire. Reaching requires hope and ambition. Reaching requires a willingness to try and fail, or to try and succeed magnificently. Reaching requires a certain kind of confidence. When we reach for the stars, we are confident that we will either succeed, or survive the failure.
When we teach our children to reach for the stars, we teach them that we believe in them, and that their dreams and desires are valid. When we reach for the stars, we do the same for ourselves.
See Me in the Tampa Bay Area
I will be in the Tampa Bay Area June 23 through June 27. During that time, I am available for house calls, psychic house parties, and private sessions by appointment at my AirBnB in Wesley Chapel.
We will have a tarot meetup at Panera Bread in Lutz at 3 pm on Sunday, June 26. I hope you will plan to join us if you are in the area!
For more information, and to schedule your session with me, please call or text 561-655-1160.
The StaarCorner
Saskia Jansen attended the ITS Congress in Chicago in 2002 and the Reader's Studio in 2004. That means she is overdue for a tarot conference, and StaarCon 2023 will be a conference that she attends as a presenter.
Saskia is a tarot reader, historian, and collector from the Netherlands. Her area of expertise the Rider Waite Smith Tarot (along with its many clones) and its historical relevance to the evolution of tarot.
Since 2013, Saskia has picked up the research of K. Frank Jensen into the early Rider Waite decks and is closely involved in the development of the associated website (and eventual museum) in cooperation with others from the tarot community.
At StaarCon we are committed to a high standard of educational quality, and an appreciation of tarot art and artists. Saskia’s presentation on the history of the Rider Waite Smith Tarot will help us fufill that commitment in 2023. We are very excited to welcome Saskia to StaarCon 2023.
Reaching for the Stars Tarot Spread
If you have a hope or a goal, tarot is a good way to get focused and find the information you need to be successful. Try this tarot spread to help you reach for the stars.
You can arrange the cards in any pattern that you prefer.
Let Card One give you information about your hope, goal, or desire.
Let Card Two tell you about the obstacles and challenges you may have on your journey toward success.
Let Card Three give you insight about how to overcome those obstacles and challenges.
Let Card Four reveal helpful people, tools, or ideas to guide you on your journey.
Let Card Five give you inspiration for your journey.
The Week in Review
I was happy to get back to my Palm City office this week, and to my regular schedule of YouTube livestreams. On Thursday we had our monthly Global Tarot Circle, which was fun and enlightening.
You can watch the replays of any of my livestreams at your convenience.
When I am not traveling, I usually do four livestreams each week where I offer free readings. Join me at 9:30 am ET on Monday mornings for the Three-Card Weekly Reading, at noon ET on Thursdays for the Newsletter Recap where we do readings based on the newsletter topic, on Fridays at noon ET for the Friday Weekly Wrap-up, and on Saturdays at 12:30 pm for the Saturday Psychic Sampler. You can find links for all scheduled livestreams and replays of past livestreams on my YouTube channel, Christiana Gaudet Tarot.
From Around the Web
I have become really interested in learning about the current Saturn retrograde. Saturn turned retrograde June 4 and will not station direct until October 23. Check out these resources to help you understand this Saturn retrograde and what it might mean for you.
Pandora Astrology shares information about the Stations of Saturn in 2022.
Daljeet Peterson on Medium.com suggests that we are waking up from a karmic coma.
Spirit Daughter says that this is a time to empower your life.
What the Court Cards Want You to Know
On Wednesday, June 29, 7 pm to 9 pm, join us for a hybrid tarot class about the tarot Court cards. You can attend in Person in Palm City or online on Zoom.
The sixteen Court cards, typically called Pages, Knights, Queens and Kings, can be some of the most confusing cards in the tarot deck.
This is because these cards are very versatile. They can reference the people around you. They can also reference parts of yourself. They can behave like any other tarot card and offer advice, comment, and prediction.
In this two-hour class you will learn easy ways to understand and work with these sixteen cards.
You can join us in person or online. Every student will receive access to a recording of the class. Visit EventBrite to purchase your ticket.
The class will be available at cardandcraftacademy.com after July 8th.
Guidance on the Journey
Major Arcana 17, the Star, is a card that we associate with hope, with healing, and with satisfaction. Although the image typically includes water, the Star is associated with Aquarius, which is an Air sign. Confusingly, the symbol of Aquarius is the Water-Bearer, which is the inspiration behind the Star image.
What is the Water-Bearer pouring and bathing in, if not water?
What we see as liquid in the images and symbols is starlight. That is, heaven’s healing light is poured upon the earth.
When I think about reaching for the stars, I think of that abundant light which brings healing, and offers hope. To me, this is what I see in Major Arcana 17. That the Star references both hope and healing reminds me that healing brings hope, and we can always be hopeful about our ability to heal.
Upcoming Events and Tours
Card and Craft Academy
Classes presented by Christiana are available right now at Card and Craft Academy!
Christiana’s Eleven-Card Celtic Cross
Finding Meaning in the Minor Arcana
The Major Arcana, Magical and Mundane
Personal Tarot: Reading for Yourself
Sharing Wisdom: Reading for Others
The Meaning and Magic of Tarot Reversals
Journey Through the Major Arcana
Your Journey Through the Minor Arcana: Numbers, Elements and Truth
Your Journey Through the Tarot Court
Tarot Stories, Trends, and Blends
Tarot Readings for Personalities and Relationships
Fearless Wisdom Tarot Workshop
Tarot Keywords and Interpretations Workshop
Tarot Spreads Tools and Techniques Workshop
Tarot for Magic and Mediumship
Tarot Communication for Clarity and Depth
Weaving the Tarot Reading Story
Minor Arcana Numbers, Elements, and Truth
Create and Interpret Custom Tarot Spreads
Catch up on your missed Zoom webinars and more!
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About Christiana Gaudet
Card and Craft, Inc.
Southeastern Tarot Artists and Readers, LLC.
Christiana Gaudet
3559 SW Corporate Parkway
Palm City, Florida 34990-8152
On the web www.christianagaudet.com
Online classes www.cardandcraftacademy.com
StaarCon information www.staarcon.com
Private telephone, Skype, FaceTime and in person readings and instruction are available by appointment.
Tarot parties at your home or office are available throughout Florida.
Call or text toll free 866-99TAROT (866-998-2768)
Palm City 772-301-0232
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Tarot Topics Newsletter
Volume 5 Issue 24
June 15, 2022