What Is Strength?

Many people tell me that they want to be strong, or that they need to be strong. Sometimes, I ask them to clarify what strength means to them in that context. The answers vary widely.

Linguistically, strength often discusses physical ability or the capacity to withstand pressure.

In practice, many people define strength as showing no emotion. To me, that feels like the opposite of strength.

We also use the concept of strength to describe something outstanding or remarkable. Once, at a job where my physical appearance mattered, a boss told me my hair was ‘strong.’ While I was indeed having a good hair day, my inner jokester kept visualizing my red curls attempting to lift barbells.

I love this reference to strength in Max Ehrmann’s Desiderata. “Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.” To me, strength of spirit gives us the ability for resilience. Yet, strength is not synonymous with resilience.

Linguistically, emotionally, and spiritually, strength combines two attributes. One is the force needed for accomplishment. The other is the resilience necessary for longevity.

We nurture physical strength through exercise. Our emotional strength is not measured in the ability to hide our feelings. Our emotional strength lies in our ability to navigate through tough times while holding space for both joy and grief.

The StaarCon Fairy for 2024 by Ciro Marchetti.

The StaarCorner

Brenda Elizabeth, also known as Lady Lenormand, has been an important part of the StaarCon community since the beginning.

At StaarCon 2024, Brenda will be a presenter. She will also be an exhibitor, offering her Lenormand decks, charm scoops, and other divination-related creations. During the 365-day AfterGlow, Brenda will host regular classes and gatherings on Accelevents.

Brenda is also a StaarCon 2024 sponsor! We appreciate her support and look forward to spending time with her at StaarCon, and during the AfterGlow.

Fostering Strong Tarot Skills

The past few years have brought us many great new tarot decks and books as tarot continues to rise in popularity. This means more people than ever want and need to develop strong tarot reading skills.

Here are three concepts to consider. Embracing these concepts helps tarot students develop their strength as readers.

1. Each tarot card has a core concept, traditional associations, archetypes, spiritual lessons, and classic keywords.  Each tarot card can mean a wide range of things within a reading. Those meanings can be spiritual or mundane, contemplative, or predictive. There is much to learn about each card, but there is no limit on how the cards can behave in a reading.

2. Tarot reading is inherently intuitive, metaphoric, and contextual. There is no manual to tell you what a specific card will mean in a particular situation. You must let the cards speak to you in a fresh way in each reading.

3. The more you work with your cards, the more you will learn how the cards speak to you. Practice as often as you can. Keep track of the readings you do. Especially look for the outcomes. This will help you understand how tarot does and does not make predictions. Do not wait to be good at reading to get started; practice is the only way to build strong skills.

The Week in Review

It’s a new month! Check out your October TarotScopes on my YouTube channel. You can also find them, along with other great tarot content, on my TikTok.

Tomorrow, Thursday, October 5, at 7 pm ET, join Erika Robinson on my YouTube channel. Erika will use her new Lenormand deck for readings to celebrate the launch of the Kickstarter campaign to publish the deck. Join us and get your free reading with Erika’s Lenormand of Hope.

Tuesday, October 10, at 7 pm, will be our next Global Tarot Circle. Find the link, and other opportunities for tarot study, on my YouTube channel.

I am excited to be a presenter at WDAVE Big Bang on October 15. This is the World Divination Association Virtual Event. It’s a 48-hour non-stop video conference held on Facebook! Get your ticket and join me for this fabulous, fun, and easy event.

From Around the Web

Just in time for Spooky Season, StaarCon headliner Benebell Wen has reviewed the second edition of Ink Witch Tarot.

Have you heard of the Oracle Belline? StaarCon Intensive presenter María Alviz Hernando is teaching this oracle during the StaarCon AfterGlow. Here is a blogpost she shared about working with Oracle Belline.

We are so excited that The Giant’s Forge will be at StaarCon 2024. But, if you just can’t wait for January to get your handmade tarot and magical items, check out their Etsy.

Creation and Divination

In the Waite Tarot, and in all Waite-inspired tarot decks, Major Arcana Key 8 is Strength. Strength is usually pictured as a woman and a lion. To me, this juxtaposition of gentleness and fierceness, and the tension therein, is the essence of what it is to develop and maintain strength of character and strength of spirit.

Here is a poem I wrote about Strength from my 78 Poems Project. It is one of my favorites. I hope you like it, too!

Strength

As water with patience carves into stone
So do hearts carve one on the other.
And when nature battles civility
New friends are drawn together.

Each has more reason to fear than to love
The dangers beckon, not understated.
This war is waged not with bullets but blooms
And fine compassion, communicated.

The gentle maiden must be of mind fierce.
She has enraptured a fierce jungle king.
The beast submits not by violence but choice
To a union of forces opposing.

Strength then is found not in warfare or blood
Nor in doctrine nor laws to rely on.
True strength is found in faith and control
With your hand in the mouth of a lion.

Upcoming Events

Card and Craft Academy

Classes presented by Christiana are available right now at Card and Craft Academy!

Christiana’s Candle Magick
Christiana’s Eleven-Card Celtic Cross
Finding Meaning in the Minor Arcana
The Major Arcana, Magical and Mundane
Practical Tarot Techniques
Psychic Tarot
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
Tarot Beyond the Veil
Your Journey Through the Tarot Court
Tarot Stories, Trends, and Blends
Tarot Readings for Personalities and Relationships
Clarity in Every Tarot Card
Tarot Flow Workshop
Making Magick with Tarot
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
The Elemental Major Arcana
Minor Arcana Numbers, Elements, and Truth
Personal Healing with Tarot
Create and Interpret Custom Tarot Spreads
What the Court Cards Want You to Know
How Spirit Speaks Through Tarot

Catch up on your missed Zoom webinars and more!

cardandcraftacademy.com

About Christiana Gaudet

Card and Craft, Inc.
Southeastern Tarot Artists and Readers, LLC.

Christiana Gaudet

3559 SW Corporate Parkway
Palm City, Florida 34990-8152

Email cgaudet@cardandcraft.com
On the web www.christianagaudet.com
Online classes www.cardandcraftacademy.com
StaarCon information www.staarcon.com

YouTube @YourTarotFairyGodmother
Instagram @christianatarot @staarcon

Private telephone, Skype, FaceTime, Zoom and in person readings and instruction are available by appointment.

Tarot parties at your home or office are available throughout Florida.

Zoom parties and group instruction available almost everywhere!

Call toll free 866-99TAROT (866-998-2768)
Palm City 772-301-0232 x102
or call or text 561-655-1160
for more information or to schedule your event.
Schedule online at cardandcraft.10to8.com.

Agent inquiries are welcome.

Tarot Topics Newsletter
Volume 6 Issue 40
October 4, 2023

Is Silence Golden?

We often talk about talking. What do I mean by that? Whether verbal, digital, or on paper, communication is vital to every aspect of life. Yet, communication tends to be misunderstood frequently. That means we often have conversations about how to better communicate with each other. Books, classes, and podcasts offer tips and tricks to teach us to become better communicators.

Writers face the further challenge of presenting information that is not only informative but also engaging and easy to comprehend.

There are a multitude of reasons communication is difficult. We all come from different cultures, generations, and perspectives. That means we do not always agree on a word's meaning, and certain words evoke different feelings in us.

Our training to be nice and to refrain from discussing certain topics can hinder good communication. Many families have secrets that cause damage. Yet, honest communication is sometimes considered hurtful.

Words can be weaponized and used to hurt rather than to build understanding. Yet, withholding the truth can be just as damaging.

The flip side is that a good conversation with a friend, family member, or trusted advisor can be a truly healing experience. Easy chatter between friends is a delight, made much easier by technological advances. I can remember a time when my long-distance telephone bill was my most worrisome monthly expense!

Another essential communication skill is knowing when to speak and when to remain silent. Growing up, we were often told that ‘silence is golden.’ I thought that was adults simply wanting us to play more quietly. It turns out that our adults were quoting an Arabic proverb from the 9th century, which says, in full, ‘Speech is silver, silence is golden.’

I believe in this timeless wisdom of listening more than speaking and thinking deeply about what crosses our lips so that we might always try to speak truthfully and kindly.

At the same time, the societal desire for politeness can sometimes silence us at the wrong times and in the wrong ways. Sometimes, we must bravely raise our voices to call for justice, and fair treatment and to right wrongs. Sometimes, we must speak our truth, even if that is unpleasant.

My wise mother used to caution me, ‘Don’t throw your pearls before swine.’ This is an adaptation of a bit of Biblical wisdom. It is thought that Jesus said this to teach his disciples to preach only to those ready to hear the wisdom.

There can be a lot of confusion about what to say, how to say it, and where, when, and if we should speak our truth.

I have come to believe that silence is golden when it protects us from unnecessary vexation and when our silence is required by grace, honor, and compassion.

Yet, when truth is maliciously withheld or suppressed, silence becomes another sort of weapon.

The StaarCon Fairy for 2024 by Ciro Marchetti.

The StaarCorner

The energy and laughter we share when we gather with like-minded people is powerful. The learning, growth, and networking opportunities that come from participating in an international conference can be life-changing.

StaarCon is a unique conference, mainly because we are fully hybrid. Whether you join us in person or online, you will have excellent opportunities for fun and fellowship.

The 365-day AfterGlow on Accelevents offers every ticketholder the opportunity to continue the exploration and personal development for an entire year.

Tickets to StaarCon range in price from $10 to $500. Find the ticket that works best for you and make your plan to join us January 19 through 21 and in the AfterGlow.

Ethics at the Tarot Table

There are so many tarot cards that have ‘communication’ as a keyword. Tarot itself is a tool of communication.

But when we read cards for ourselves, how do we communicate the message of the cards in a helpful way?

When we read for others, how do we know the right way to say what we see?

Every reader has their own philosophy on this, although most would agree that much like the oath doctors take, we should strive to do no harm.

When reading for self, we must be sure that our interpretations are not skewed by fear or desire.

When reading for others, we must each have a personal code of ethics. This will include our system of belief about our tarot practice. Our code of ethics governs many things about our practice. This may influence what we ask the cards, how we phrase our questions, and how we communicate the information of the reading to the person for whom we are reading.

We all have a different set of ethics. There are no tarot police, and there is no standard rulebook.

Yet, we all need to be aware that the words we speak at the tarot table have the power to give great help but also the power to hurt. It can take a great deal of time and thought to determine our feelings and beliefs and decide how we can best communicate ethically at the tarot table.

The Week in Review

Thank you to everyone who came to tarot class at Mandel Public Library on Saturday. I will return to teach another free tarot class on October 28 at noon. Please join us if you can!

Please watch the replay if you could not join us for our Equinox Gathering on YouTube last Thursday.

This Sunday, October 1, at 4 pm, join us at Panera Bread in Palm City for our monthly tarot meetup.

September 28 is your last chance to vote in the World Divination Association Awards. I am nominated in three categories. Please vote!

From Around the Web

Reckon News has a wonderful article from Danielle Buckingham on changing the narrative through tarot. I genuinely support this wise approach.

Aerik Arkadian shares some ideas for the Autumn Equinox. While the date has passed, the concepts and practices are helpful throughout the fall season.

Here is a seasonal tarot spread to help you focus on your harvest.

Creation and Divination

The High Priestess is a card that can speak of silence and secrecy. We associate the High Priestess with the myth of Persephone. Every six months at the autumnal equinox, Persephone is bound to descend to the Underworld, which, according to the myth, causes winter to begin.

I wrote this poem a few years ago as I considered Persephone, the High Priestess, making her annual sojourn.

Persephone As the High Priestess

Balancing mercy and severity

Dark and light, night and day

Holding secrets in silence

And serenity.

Seasons change

As she changes all she touches

And yet remains herself

Essentially the same.

The price women pay for wisdom

Can be counted

In her six sweet seeds.

Upcoming Events

Card and Craft Academy

Classes presented by Christiana are available right now at Card and Craft Academy!

Christiana’s Candle Magick
Christiana’s Eleven-Card Celtic Cross
Finding Meaning in the Minor Arcana
The Major Arcana, Magical and Mundane
Practical Tarot Techniques
Psychic Tarot
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
Tarot Beyond the Veil
Your Journey Through the Tarot Court
Tarot Stories, Trends, and Blends
Tarot Readings for Personalities and Relationships
Clarity in Every Tarot Card
Tarot Flow Workshop
Making Magick with Tarot
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
The Elemental Major Arcana
Minor Arcana Numbers, Elements, and Truth
Personal Healing with Tarot
Create and Interpret Custom Tarot Spreads
What the Court Cards Want You to Know
How Spirit Speaks Through Tarot

Catch up on your missed Zoom webinars and more!

cardandcraftacademy.com

About Christiana Gaudet

Card and Craft, Inc.
Southeastern Tarot Artists and Readers, LLC.

Christiana Gaudet

3559 SW Corporate Parkway
Palm City, Florida 34990-8152

Email cgaudet@cardandcraft.com
On the web www.christianagaudet.com
Online classes www.cardandcraftacademy.com
StaarCon information www.staarcon.com

YouTube @YourTarotFairyGodmother
Instagram @christianatarot @staarcon

Private telephone, Skype, FaceTime, Zoom and in person readings and instruction are available by appointment.

Tarot parties at your home or office are available throughout Florida.

Zoom parties and group instruction available almost everywhere!

Call toll free 866-99TAROT (866-998-2768)
Palm City 772-301-0232 x102
or call or text 561-655-1160
for more information or to schedule your event.
Schedule online at cardandcraft.10to8.com.

Agent inquiries are welcome.

Tarot Topics Newsletter
Volume 6 Issue 39
September 27, 2023

I Am Never Doing That Again!

This week, I am musing on the number of occasions life offers us to say some form of, “I am never doing that again.” We might say this phrase in anger, with determination, with relief, in sadness, or with regret.

When we learn a better way to do something, we never return to the older, more challenging way.

When we make a terrible mistake, we endeavor to avoid repeating it.

When we quit a bad habit, we commit to never doing that thing again.

When we approach a new cycle in life, we give up some of the activities of our younger years.

When we make an apology, we promise that we will not commit the offense again.

When we accomplish an academic achievement, we know we will never take those classes again.

When a relationship ends, we mourn that we won’t see that person again.

When we learn to push back against maltreatment, we feel empowered never to accept that treatment again.

When we retire from a career, there are things we will never again do and places we will never again go.

Life happens in cycles. Yet, there are also finite endings. Some endings are delightful and celebratory. Others are tragic and sorrowful.

Many times, endings come because we decide it is time for change. Even when the choice is ours, the finality of ending something can be painful and difficult.

As soon as we are born, we begin to change. With each new step forward, we also leave some things behind. This remains true throughout our lives. It takes courage and emotional fortitude to step forward into the future and say goodbye to the things we know we will never do again.

The StaarCon Fairy for 2024 by Ciro Marchetti.

The StaarCorner

I am the founder and director of StaarCon, alongside John Gaudet. I am also a StaarCon presenter.

This year, I will be presenting the Opening Ceremony and the Closing Ceremony. Due to popular demand, I will also be teaching a special class.

On Friday evening, during the StaarCon Open House, our Opening Ceremony will lead directly into a final evening class that is open to everyone, including those with General Admission tickets.

The class I will teach will continue the excitement of the Opening Ceremony as we explore ways to embody and direct the energy of tarot cards in magic and healing. Be prepared for a fun, informative, and unusual tarot experience with me.

During the 365-day AfterGlow, I will host discussion groups and teach classes in the lounges. These events will be accessible to ticketholders at all levels.

I am so excited for everything that StaarCon is and is becoming. Please plan to join us!

What We Can Learn About Endings in Tarot

One tarot card that carries an intense energy of finality is Major Arcana 21, the World. As the last card of the Major Arcana, the World expresses completion. Generally, we can see this card as a positive affirmation of the end of a successful journey.

Many other cards speak of completion and endings in tarot. Many of them are considerably less pleasant than the World. Arguably, the Ten of Swords is the most brutal of these images. The Ten of Swords can offer relief that something horrible is over.

When we study tarot, it is essential to understand that each card has a spectrum of meanings, keywords, associations, and possibilities for interpretation.

It is impossible to learn each possible meaning of each card. Instead, we must understand the character of each card. That way, we can understand how each card might behave in a specific reading, given the context provided by questions, intuition, and surrounding cards.

This week’s topic offers us an excellent opportunity for tarot study. Try this exercise and see how it opens new ways to understand your cards.

Look through your deck card by card, and make a pile of each card that, to you, expresses a sense of finality and endings. Then, make a list of these cards. As you look at this small subset of the deck, contemplate these cards and write about your thoughts and discoveries.

What commonalities and differences do you find as you compare these cards one to another?

What do you learn about these cards, and what do you learn about endings in life, when you consider the similarities and differences of these cards?

The Week in Review

I am nominated in three categories for the 2023 World Divination Associations Awards. Please vote for me for Best Tarot Reader, Best Divination Teacher, and Best All-Around Diviner. In other categories, please vote for your favorite diviners and StaarCon presenters.

This Thursday is the Autumnal Equinox. Please join us on my YouTube channel for a special tarot-infused celebration.

If you are a member of my YouTube channel, you can watch the replay of our members-only livestream.

Join me this Saturday in downtown West Palm Beach at noon for another free tarot class at Mandel Public Library.

I am excited to be a presenter at the World Divination Association virtual conference on Facebook Live, the WDAVE Big Bang Conference, which will be held on October 14th and 15th.

From Around the Web

Last Friday was the New Moon in Virgo. StaarCon 2024 intensive presenter Mary Ellen Collins has some great thoughts about ways to use this energy. Even a few days later, these exercises can be a great benefit.

Lisa Adams will also be a StaarCon 2024 intensive presenter. She wrote an article about the autumnal equinox for Pathways Magazine. Check it out!

StaarCon 2024 headliner Benebell Wen shared some thoughts on the publication of her third book, I Ching, The Oracle.

Creation and Divination

There are many cards in tarot that speak about endings. Within many of those cards, we also see the possibility of new beginnings.

One card I think of in this context is Major Arcana 13, Death. Here is a poem I wrote about Death.

If you have any divination-inspired poetry or prose you would like to share in this newsletter, please email me.

Death

For the caterpillar in the cocoon
Does transformation come too soon?

Does the snake mourn the skin after it's free?
If change is the door, letting go is the key.

Does the chick regret leaving the nest?
Would we prefer not to outgrow our mothers' breast?

What is it in us that clings to the past
And dreads the unpredictable, inevitable last?

All things must evolve, age, and transform
Every way dies, and new ways are born.

Upcoming Events

Card and Craft Academy

Classes presented by Christiana are available right now at Card and Craft Academy!

Christiana’s Candle Magick
Christiana’s Eleven-Card Celtic Cross
Finding Meaning in the Minor Arcana
The Major Arcana, Magical and Mundane
Practical Tarot Techniques
Psychic Tarot
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
Tarot Beyond the Veil
Your Journey Through the Tarot Court
Tarot Stories, Trends, and Blends
Tarot Readings for Personalities and Relationships
Clarity in Every Tarot Card
Tarot Flow Workshop
Making Magick with Tarot
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
The Elemental Major Arcana
Minor Arcana Numbers, Elements, and Truth
Personal Healing with Tarot
Create and Interpret Custom Tarot Spreads
What the Court Cards Want You to Know
How Spirit Speaks Through Tarot

Catch up on your missed Zoom webinars and more!

cardandcraftacademy.com

About Christiana Gaudet

Card and Craft, Inc.
Southeastern Tarot Artists and Readers, LLC.

Christiana Gaudet

3559 SW Corporate Parkway
Palm City, Florida 34990-8152

Email cgaudet@cardandcraft.com
On the web www.christianagaudet.com
Online classes www.cardandcraftacademy.com
StaarCon information www.staarcon.com

YouTube @YourTarotFairyGodmother
Instagram @christianatarot @staarcon

Private telephone, Skype, FaceTime, Zoom and in person readings and instruction are available by appointment.

Tarot parties at your home or office are available throughout Florida.

Zoom parties and group instruction available almost everywhere!

Call toll free 866-99TAROT (866-998-2768)
Palm City 772-301-0232 x102
or call or text 561-655-1160
for more information or to schedule your event.
Schedule online at cardandcraft.10to8.com.

Agent inquiries are welcome.

Tarot Topics Newsletter
Volume 6 Issue 38
September 20, 2023

For the Win

One of the earliest things we learn in life is that there are winners and losers. We are encouraged to compete and win in sports, creativity, and academics.

In adult life, the stakes become higher. We want our favorite sports teams to win, but we also want to win deals, promotions, awards, and recognition.

There is nothing wrong with friendly competition. There is nothing wrong with striving to win.

The problem is that we often do not recognize the little wins in our lives. Other times, we don’t think we can win, so we don’t even try.

When someone is not doing well in life, unkind people will use the term ‘loser’ to describe them.

I believe that, secretly, many of us feel like losers, at least sometimes. Part of this is that we only sometimes see or acknowledge our wins. This happens mainly in the face of disappointment.

When we fail to obtain the win we were hoping for, we must remember to look for the inevitable blessings that come because we tried.

Sometimes, other people set goals for us. They want to use a metric to judge our success that is different from our own. This can make us feel small and unworthy.

When it comes to the game of life, we each get to judge our own wins and losses. When we see ourselves as winners, no matter how small the victory, we welcome greater success.

The StaarCon Fairy for 2024 by Ciro Marchetti.

The StaarCorner

Mitchell Osborn has been a beloved tarot coach and divination teacher in our community for many years. He has been an important part of the StaarCon community since our beginning.

At StaarCon 2024, Mitchell will present “Reading Tarot in Layers”.

In this workshop, you will learn important techniques that will help you give readings that are comprehensive and thorough.
We are also excited that Mitchell will be your host for the Thursday Evening Dinner Excursion. If you are joining us in person and are at the hotel by 6 pm Thursday evening, join your StaarCon friends and take the hotel shuttle to Rosemary Square for a lovely meal together.

We are looking forward to seeing Mitchell, and you, at StaarCon 2024.

Tarot For the Win

Which tarot cards specifically speak of winning? Which cards tell us that we are achieving our goals?

My favorite card for winning and competition is the Six of Wands. I also see the Three of Wands as a card of success.

The Three of Pentacles can speak of recognition for professional success.

The Nine of Cups speaks of happiness and wishes fulfilled.

The Ten of Pentacles can speak of wealth, generational wealth, and success in real estate.

In the Major Arcana, the Empress, Emperor, and Hierophant all speak of authority. The Chariot speaks of mastery. The Star speaks of hope and fulfillment. The World speaks of completion.

Many tarotists will have a favorite card that speaks to them personally of their own success. Mine is the Queen of Wands. What’s yours?

The Week in Review

We had a great time at Panera Bread this past Sunday. Wherever you live, check to see if there is a tarot meetup near you. If there isn’t, why not start one?

I am excited to be nominated for the 2023 World Divination Association Awards in three categories. We have until September 28 to vote, so please cast your vote for me, and for your favorite StaarCon diviners.

Tomorrow, Thursday, September 14, please join us on my YouTube channel at 7 pm ET for a special class with guest teacher Erika Robinson. Erika will be teaching “Lenormand for Tarot Readers.”

From Around the Web

In the US, the beginning of autumn means football season. Can we use tarot to predict the outcomes of sports matches? Different readers have different opinions. Tarot author Anthony Louis wrote about this in 2014.

Parade magazine recently interviewed several members of the tarot community. Check out these five tips for your first tarot reading.

StaarCon 2024 headliner Benebell Wen has a new book coming out on the I Ching. Here is a video and blog tutorial she has created to help you get ready to learn I Ching.

Creation and Divination

Arguably, the tarot suit that speaks the most clearly about competition, winning, and losing is the suit of Wands. When we study the suit of Wands, we can see within each card something about winning and losing.

Here is a poem from my 78 Poems Project about the Nine of Wands. This is a card I often call ‘The Wounded Warrior.’

If you would like to submit a poem, essay, or short story for publication in this newsletter, please email it to me.

Nine of Wands

The soldier keeps his vigil, though he appears at rest.

He is a patient guardian, strong and able for the test.

No need to seek a battle that may never come

His battle is within now, until the war is done.

His duty is to wait, to conserve and to defend

To stand long at his post, his battle scars to mend.

With the knowledge of the Hermit he awaits what might arise

And values now diplomacy; his wounds have made him wise.

Upcoming Events

Card and Craft Academy

Classes presented by Christiana are available right now at Card and Craft Academy!

Christiana’s Candle Magick
Christiana’s Eleven-Card Celtic Cross
Finding Meaning in the Minor Arcana
The Major Arcana, Magical and Mundane
Practical Tarot Techniques
Psychic Tarot
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
Tarot Beyond the Veil
Your Journey Through the Tarot Court
Tarot Stories, Trends, and Blends
Tarot Readings for Personalities and Relationships
Clarity in Every Tarot Card
Tarot Flow Workshop
Making Magick with Tarot
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
The Elemental Major Arcana
Minor Arcana Numbers, Elements, and Truth
Personal Healing with Tarot
Create and Interpret Custom Tarot Spreads
What the Court Cards Want You to Know
How Spirit Speaks Through Tarot

Catch up on your missed Zoom webinars and more!

cardandcraftacademy.com

About Christiana Gaudet

Card and Craft, Inc.
Southeastern Tarot Artists and Readers, LLC.

Christiana Gaudet

3559 SW Corporate Parkway
Palm City, Florida 34990-8152

Email cgaudet@cardandcraft.com
On the web www.christianagaudet.com
Online classes www.cardandcraftacademy.com
StaarCon information www.staarcon.com

YouTube @YourTarotFairyGodmother
Instagram @christianatarot @staarcon

Private telephone, Skype, FaceTime, Zoom and in person readings and instruction are available by appointment.

Tarot parties at your home or office are available throughout Florida.

Zoom parties and group instruction available almost everywhere!

Call toll free 866-99TAROT (866-998-2768)
Palm City 772-301-0232 x102
or call or text 561-655-1160
for more information or to schedule your event.
Schedule online at cardandcraft.10to8.com.

Agent inquiries are welcome.

Tarot Topics Newsletter
Volume 6 Issue 37
September 13, 2023