I have wanted to dive deep into this deck for awhile .. I have used it as few times, finding myself reaching for the guidebook for each card ...  So I now want to spend some time getting to know each card, it's images, it's title and it's poetry.. by understanding each card I am hoping to be able to read the cards without always referencing the guidebook.. SO let's begin this journey.... Starting with All Hallow's Eve ..  Card Number 1... All Hallow's Eve  This  begins by thinking about Samhain, what does it mean to me personally, this is the time when the veil is at it's thinest , the connection between the two realms are real close,.. We celebrate those who have passed with a supper and a Ritual.. Many Cultures celebrate this in different ways .  This is a way to summon the energy ..Summon a deity .... it can be an emotional time.  2- Altar  This is a sacred place  that one may use to honor another, a deity, through devotion, worship . It can be a table,

 July 23- August 22  Ripe Berries Moon  Thunderbird Clan  Sturgeon Ripe Berries Moon -Life Lessons, Victory, Courage  Thunderbird Clan- Imminent Change, Life Force, Rebuilding  Sturgeon- Wisdom, originality, pioneering spirit, breaking patterns, out-of-the-box thinking, desire to go against the current, strength, magical knowledge. Message- " Listen to your Soul and follow its wisdom, no matter how hard or nonsensical it seems. There is ancient wisdom that dwells in the heart that makes no sense to the mind."     Intro to Native American Astrology .. 

 Today, with so much going on for myself and family wanted to take a moment to see what the cards thought  about what is  important for me right now?   I did a video  for the journal  (see below ) for my initial Thoughts ... And for this journal  will also include reference from the guidebook  for more reflection, contemplation , meditation etc  ...  Native American Tarot ...  Warrior Of Vessels .. this card also speaks of Freedom, seems directionless in his movement ahead... He is passive in action, Sensitive to outside influences, Quick to respond to others emotionally. Spiritual on many levels, Solitary, gentle, sensitive, sensual, Romantic, true love.  Six of Shields- Give-Away Dance- Friendship, happiness, gift-giving, sharing of ourselves on many levels. Going Public, Party time. Meetings on different levels. Service to own beliefs, not forced but volunteered.  Four of Shields- Silence- Looking within, inner peace, tranquility, Centering, Focusing, Meditation, Facing inner trut

 Raincoast Tarot  Nine of Candles  Perseverance, Don't give up..  This card can remind us of preparing for what we desire, our goals... At this time.. As we look ahead at what is possible we may find a sense of attainment, a sense of being close to what is going on and yet we feel  what starts to weigh us down.. I feel like I know what is happening and maybe yet can not stop what I feel energetically,  maybe this gives me the opportunity to look at what I need to release, to be prepared for what lies ahead... What support do I have?   Samhain Oracle  Seasons of the Witch Oracle Cards   Cards Include Coming of Winter, Reflection, Black Cat and Nature Spirits . See Video for more thoughts ...   Coming of Winter -Reflection and Rest Reflection- Truth and Fear Black Cat- Independence, survival, Grace Nature Spirits -Sacred, Playfulness... 

  The Suits Tarot Challenge  . ..  Let's begin  with the Major Arcana ...  Decks used Meraki Tarot  Day One  - Justice  Day Two  -The Devil  Day Three  - The Lovers Day Four   -The Sun Then Wands  Day Five  -King of Wands Day Six - Six of Wands Day Seven  -Two of Wands Day Eight  -Three of Wands Day Nine ...   -Seven of Wands Day Ten  -The Hermit Day Eleven  - Hierophant  Day Twelve  -Knight of Cups Day Thirteen  - Six of Cups Day Fourteen   -Seven of Cups Day Fifteen   - Five of Cups Day Sixteen   -Eight of Cups  day Seventeen   -The Star  Day Eighteen   - The Devil  Day Nineteen   - Seven of Swords Day Twenty   - Ace of Swords Day Twenty-one   - Four of Swords Day Twenty Two  -Ace of Swords Day Twenty Three  - Ten of Swords Day Twenty Four   - The Hierophant  Day Twenty Five  - The Empress Day Twenty Six  - Five of Pentacles Day Twenty Seven  - Knight of Pentacles Day Twenty Eight