essays

essays

reflection pieces & personal essays
Nov
01
november 2024: pulling cards in an uncertain world

november 2024: pulling cards in an uncertain world

hello, friends, and welcome to november. we've spent this year closely examining the suit of wands, from ace
12 min read
Oct
19
the mercurial magician & expanding our capacity for joy

the mercurial magician & expanding our capacity for joy

hello, friends. i don't write about astrology much here anymore. i also don't share much about
5 min read
Oct
01
october 2024: where there's smoke

october 2024: where there's smoke

hello, friends. before we dive in, i want to highlight a few aid organizations that are doing incredible, immediate work
8 min read
Sep
20
deepening your tarot practice

deepening your tarot practice

hello, friends. a question i've been getting a lot lately is how to make tarot feel more personal:
6 min read
Sep
01
nine of wands from the every little thing you do is magic tarot

nine of wands: embers of mercy

hello, friends. a reminder before we move into this month's essay that today is the last day to
8 min read
Aug
15
eight of wands from the anthropologist taro

eight of wands: fire and the number 8

hello, friends. earlier this month i shared an essay on the eight of wands —and today we're going
3 min read
Aug
01
eight of wands from the this might hurt tarot

eight of wands: a burning fuse

hello, friends. july was a hell of a month. i don't know about you, but i am absolutely
7 min read
Jul
01
seven of wands: a lantern in the dark

seven of wands: a lantern in the dark

hello friends, and welcome to july. before we get into the essay, a reminder that this is the last day
7 min read
Jun
30
strength, justice, and the number eight

strength, justice, and the number eight

hello, friends. with our next tarot study container starting very soon, i wanted to send out a piece that'
5 min read
Jun
01
six of wands // fiery, transformative love

six of wands // fiery, transformative love

this card is a blend of dazzling wildfire and passionate care; brilliant, hungry flames dancing atop rich, well-fed embers.
7 min read