Monthly Archives: February 2022

Tarot Trauma: What is my parent’s trauma?

 I’ve written about my mother’s trauma and my father’s trauma, but I thought it would be interesting to read on their trauma as a couple.  My parent’s met in 1964 in South Elgin, IL.  My father had moved to the area because his … Continue reading

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Light Seer’s Tarot: Temperance

Deck:  Light Seer’s Tarot First Impressions:  Melding, alchemy, making magick, swirling lights, peace Book:  Alchemy, blending energies, harmony, duality, meditation Guidance:   In the realm of the divine, all things are possible Journaling: I’m sitting here in my calm and peaceful house thinking … Continue reading

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Light Seer’s Tarot: Chariot

Deck:  Light Seer’s Tarot First Impressions:  Balance, Magick, on the right path, looking forward Book:  Determination, victory, speed, action, harnessing opposing forces, travel, confidence, being in control Guidance:   Take action and manifest what you want Journaling: This is an interesting thing to … Continue reading

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Creativity Booster: Playing the Fool

The Fool card from the Radiant Tarot asks me to be the fool for the day.  This was hard for me to even contemplate as it’s been so long since I was silly and foolish and it almost seems I … Continue reading

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Tarot Trauma: My Father’s Trauma

Unlike my mother, whose trauma was deliberately inflicted, my father’s trauma was mostly situational.  He was born the third son of an electrician and a homemaker.  By all accounts they were a loving family and were working to improve their … Continue reading

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Sarah’s Case Revisited

Note: This post was made for a course in complicated grief at Marian University. Are there any signs, in her history and/or current observations, of what attachment style Sarah may have? Sarah worried that her parents regretted adopting her and … Continue reading

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Light Seer’s Tarot: Knight of Wands

Deck:  Light Seer’s Tarot First Impressions:  Joyous abandon, spontaneity, creativity, spark of joy Book:  Charisma, spontaneity, fast energy, enthusiasm, spirited energy Guidance:   Bring adventure and enthusiasm into your world Journaling: This is a card of fiery passion and abandon and it has … Continue reading

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Career Crossroads

I’m feeling at a career crossroads right now as it feels like I’m just feeding a big corporate beast and while I like my paycheck, the work is soul sucking.  MetroHealth has a job open that is perfect for me, … Continue reading

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Tarot of the Divine: Five of Cups

Deck:  Tarot of the Divine First Impressions:  La Larona, sadness, bereft, crying Book:  Self pity, guilt, regret, stagnation, depression Guidance:  Learn from your regret or it will be useless Journaling: Interesting card to pull today as I am depressed.  It just feels like … Continue reading

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Tarot of the Divine: Four of Wands

Deck:  Tarot of the Divine First Impressions:  Love, focused on the person you love, celebration Book:  Reunion, Success, Happiness, Family Guidance:  Be thankful and cherish loved ones Journaling: As I reflect on this card, I’m realizing that it is about celebrating love in … Continue reading

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