How Spirit Speaks
A cellphone displays an angel number.
I would not have predicted that the digital age, social media, and information technology would make people more interested in hearing guidance from spirit, but here we are.
Digital clocks allow us to see “angel numbers” and other numeric synchronicities. Short-form videos on social media offer daily advice on how to feel more spiritually guided.
Most of us believe or want to believe that we have some sort of unseen guidance available to us. The nature of that guidance may differ according to belief systems or circumstances.
I believe that we can receive guidance from loved ones in spirit, ancestors, angels, guides, and guardians.
Sometimes, guidance comes to us spontaneously, through a thought, an experience, or a dream. Sometimes, we seek guidance through meditation and divination.
There is always the danger that we might believe something to be the infallible word of a higher power when, in fact, it is only a poorly interpreted oracle card or some digits on our device.
It makes sense to take a nuanced approach to all things spiritual. The signs and synchronicities we see in our daily lives might confirm some truths for us, but only if other practical evidence is also available.
When we feel something strongly, we might believe that what we are feeling is our intuition or a psychic download. The truth is that strong emotions fuel magic but are usually not indicative of intuition. While we might read the intense emotions of others, we must stay detached and neutral as much as possible when discerning messages from spirit.
Spirit speaks in riddles. Spirit speaks in whispers. Spirit speaks in metaphors.
When Bible-thumping pastors yell to their congregations that they are sure of God’s will because God spoke to them personally, we can be sure they are mistaking their own will and ego for that of a higher power.
It takes work to hear the voice of spirit and time and contemplation to understand the message. We sometimes have quick, profound flashes of intuition or clear psychic vision. But even then, the meaning of our experience will become clearer with consideration.
It is comforting to see signs of spirit all around us. At the same time, we must take responsibility for our own decisions and actions. We appreciate guidance and insight, and we know that true spiritual wisdom involves using our free will. Ego, fear, greed, and rigid thinking can limit our ability to hear the voice of spirit.
The StaarCon 5 Imagining of Pixie Arcana. Art and composition by Stacey Williams-Ng, backgrounds by Animix.
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StaarCon 2024 AfterGlow
New lounge sessions and lounges are constantly being announced! Enjoy a watch party of a recorded session by watching with your friends at a scheduled time and communicating in the chat!
The AfterGlow is a time to enjoy, learn, and dig deeply into the wisdom collected during our conference and shared within our community.
StaarCon 5
Cosplay is a natural part of tarot conferences. At StaarCon 5, we encourage you to dress as your favorite tarot card, your favorite tarot reader, or anything else that makes you feel spooky, mystical, beautiful, and magical. Whether you are coming to the marketplace or the full conference, we welcome your finery!
On Saturday evening, on the way to the Bardic Circle, get ready to strut your stuff on the red carpet.
At the Bardic Circle, sing a song, tell a story, share a skit or a joke!
At StaarCon 5, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the finest minds in our global community. You will also have the chance to have some fun. Make a plan to join us.
A photograph of StaarCon volunteer Rosemary Sunflower dressed as the Magician at StaarCon 2023.
Tarot cards with a pendulum and candle.
Mediumship in Tarot
Mediumship happens easily in tarot readings in several ways. Sometimes, a loved one in spirit will use the tarot reading as an opportunity to pop in and say hi. We will see our deceased loved ones in the cards and take it as a reminder of their continued love and presence.
We can also ask the cards to give us information about our loved ones in spirit. While there are many protocols and spreads for this, tarot mediumship, in its simplest form, is like any other tarot reading. Ask the question, pull the cards, and read the cards in the context of the question.
What is interesting is how quickly you will feel the presence of the loved one guiding your interpretations. Sometimes, it feels that doing the reading serves as an invitation to our loved ones to come and spend a moment with us in sacred space.
Message from Spirit Members-only livestream on YouTube.
The Week in Review
Join me this Saturday at the Mandel Public Library in West Palm Beach at a new time, 1 pm, for an all-levels tarot class.
Members of my YouTube channel are invited to a meaningful livestream where we will discuss and practice mediumship with tarot. Join us for Messages From Spirit on Tuesday at 7 pm ET.
From Around the Web
There are many tarot spreads we can use to connect with loved ones in spirit, angels, ancestors, and guides. We can also design spreads for this purpose.
Here are some spreads I found for us to try!
From Emerald Lotus, a Conversation with a Loved One.
The Hermit’s Mirror has a spread based on the Ten of Pentacles for working with ancestors.
New Age Hipster offers us an Advice from Archangels Spread.
A woman sits in a field.
Making Magic
What magic supports mediumship?
I can consider two possibilities. One is the magic of invocation, where we call upon a spirit, angel, or elemental to be present with us. Most church services begin with a prayer of invocation, asking God to be present for the service and in the hearts of the congregants.
Wiccan circles begin with an invocation to each of the Four Elements, asking that the spirits of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water each bring their blessings to the circle and to those assembled.
Some believe that strong magic of invocation can draw the spirit of a departed loved one and command their presence. I don’t necessarily believe this, but I certainly cannot speak to what is possible or not. I do know that we can perform simple invocation magic to assist in communicating with a loved one in spirit. Perhaps the simplest way to do that is to have a photo of that person or something they loved, like a bouquet of their favorite flowers or a pot of their favorite tea.
Another sort of magic to support mediumship would be magic to become a better listener. For example, meditation to open the third eye and the crown chakra would help enhance psychic ability.
Herbs like mugwort, lavender, and sandalwood can be burned or worn as oils to help deepen the ability to listen to the voice of spirit.
Tarot Workshop at the Mandel Public Library.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday Noon: Tarot Topics Newsletter Recap
Friday Noon: Your Friday Weekly Wrap-up
Saturday 12:30 pm: Saturday Psychic Sampler
Card and Craft Academy
Card and Craft Academy will close permanently on November 15th.
Look for Christiana’s new and improved academy soon! Until then, Christiana is offering personal mentorship classes in person and online.
Existing students of Card and Craft Academy will be offered a similar course in the new location as soon as the course becomes available. Students who take advantage of the offer to access the new course will also receive a coupon for a free month of our new all-access subscription when the full site is available.
If you are a Card and Craft Academy student, your invitation will be mailed to the email address you used to log in to the old account. If your address changes, you can contact Christiana to recover your account.
Christiana Gaudet after the closing of StaarCon 2023, with presenters Kamille Barnes and Mercedes Vasquez and attendee Melissa.
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Tarot Topics Newsletter
Volume 7 Issue 43
October 23, 2024
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