Daily Note: 12.21.2022
Welcome to winter . . .
Yes, it’s the solstice—a planetary turning point.
I’ve always been fascinated by the pattern of seasons, but I’ve never been patient enough for the kind of engagement that forms a true connection with the earth and its rhythms. Luckily though, there are gifted creators who bring planetary awareness to Tarot practice.
Among them: Joanna Powell Colbert, whose popular Gaian Tarot has long provided a point of convergence between divinatory Tarot and earth-centered spirituality.
Joanna has an extensive set of offerings, including a monthly newsletter and free resources that include a brief course (“22 Days of Tarot Sparks”) and ebooks like:
My personal favorite is the 22-card Pentimento Tarot, which was created using a multi-layered encaustic process. Read about it here!
Given the current outburst of wintry weather, it’s a perfect time to consider the Snowland Tarot. Creators Janet and Ron Boyer invite you into a fantastical realm, where:
. . . sparkling snow creatures live alongside humans while magnificent beasts wend their way through icy landscapes, fluffy flurries, bracing winds and shimmering aurora borealis. Not all is chilly in the Snowland Deck however, for this place shivers with the touch of magic—so blazing fireplaces, cozy comforts, sweet treats, warm abodes and steaming mugs of cocoa also find expression in these cards.
Visit Chez Boyer to see more of their work—including a Coffee Tarot!
See you tomorrow. C