Moonrise Herbs Blog — #tarot

As we pass through midwinter and head towards Valentine's, our thoughts are centered on Heart Medicine – what is our path to healing, opening and protecting our hearts? For today's reading, we're using the Pride Tarot, a beautiful collaborative deck with work by many diverse artists from around the world. This deck follows the structure of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck but takes a departure from the classic imagery.  Interestingly, it is The Lover's card, number VI (6) in the Major Arcana that makes an appearance today. With this card, we see artist Robin Scott's rendering of the 2019 NYC Queer Liberation March with the...

This is the perfect rainy day to curl of with a good book and a mug of hot tea, so for today's Tarot and Tea let's go with that and explore this excellent book by Skye Alexander! Magic and the tarot are historically entwined and the author does a wonderful job of clearly explaining that history and connection.  It is fully of detailed descriptions for each card as well as informational tidbits about how they may be used magically.  The final section is devoted to spellwork.  Skye does a great job of clearly and concisely laying out the procedure of...

We hope it’s a happy Moonday for you, dear friends!  As the first days of February approach, many cultures around the world mark this time with celebrations of transformation, purification and renewal. In nature, we start the see incipient plants like snowdrops break the bonds of their seeds and rise from the frosty ground.  Like those intrepid plants, it’s the perfect time for us to wake from the inner dream-time of winter and embrace the fire of transformation so we too may break through to reach the fullest potential of our dreams!  For this week’s Tarot & Tea, we will...

Happy Moonday, friends! Just a reminder on this Tarot & Tea day.... This Wednesday the incredible Carolyn Ayres will be teaching a FREE Introduction to Tarot class here at Moonrise Herbs! Class begins at 6:30pm and all you'll need is something to take notes with and a tarot deck (although there will be some to share and/or purchase). Give us a call at 707-822-5296 to reserve your space!   One of my favorite teas to pair with divination work is our Dream Pillow blend. Whether you drink as a tea or use as an aromatic sachet, this blend of Chamomile,...

Hi, Moonbeams! Welcome to Tarot & Tea. Today’s card is the Two of Swords. Although this card has been titled “Peace” by the Haindl Tarot and other decks, beginning with the Thoth Tarot, the interpretation is not particularly peaceful. More so, the presence of this card in a reading reveals the underlying tension of a seemingly serene situation. Indicative of repressed emotions, hidden stress and stifled hunches, the Two of Swords has completely lost touch with the bold truth and clarity embodied by the ace of the suit. The Two of Swords is accompanied by a passive attitude which stems...