From the time we are very young, we are trained to see things we do in life as resulting in wins and losses.

In many ways, this is training for adult life, where we fight to win acceptance, affection, bonuses, contracts, and elections. We even describe the journey of health issues as a battle, where, if the disease wins, it means that we have lost.

In our recreation and exercise, from childhood and through adulthood, we compete in games and sports. There is nothing wrong with any of this. Competition is healthy and can encourage us to push ourselves forward towards success.

Yet, all the focus on winning can have some unintended negative consequences. Usually, when a competition has a designated winner, it also means there are designated losers. This dynamic can discourage us from developing cooperative structures where everyone wins.

Sometimes we fail to see the things we win along the way. Sometimes learning, growth and experience is a win, even if we didn’t take home the trophy. Sometimes we achieve a personal victory in completing a task, even if we didn’t do it in a way that wins awards.

In our society, the word ‘loser’ is one of the worst things we can call another person. Sadly, if we perceive we aren’t a winner, the only other things to be, by default, is a loser.

Part of the work I do with my clients is to help them figure out how to win; that is, how to succeed at achieving their goals. On the other hand, it is also part of my job to help people find the personal wins that are buried in their perceived losses. Sometimes, it is that perspective that means the most. 

When we feel we have lost at something, we have a hard time setting ourselves up for the next win. When we can find the wins in every journey, we have what it takes to move forward with gratitude and confidence.

The StaarCorner

As we prepare for January 2021, I am happy to announce my participation in a well-respected tarot conference held every year in England, the UK Tarot Conference.

This year the UK Tarot Conference will be held online only. That means you don’t need a plane ticket to participate.

I am speaking on Friday, October 9th. The conference is October 9-10. Check out the website and get your ticket!

Then, make sure you are subscribed to the StaarCon newsletter, StaarCast on YouTube, and following StaarCon on Facebook! Let the UK Conference inspire you to make plans to attend StaarCon!

Being part of the international tarot community is a wonderful thing for all of us, especially in these unusual times.

See You in Class Tonight!

If you are new to tarot or looking for a new perspective on your old friends, the Major Arcana class I am teaching tonight on Zoom is perfect for you.

We will focus on the lessons and interpretations of the twenty-two Major Arcana cards in ways that will make these cards relatable and easy to understand.

Class starts at 7 pm EDT. Visit the event listing on my website to learn more and get your ticket.

Reframing Perspective with Tarot

Tarot is great for helping us find ways to win. It is also great for helping us find the wins in our losses. Reframing our perspective on things that have happened is healing and enlightening. This process also helps us find our way forward.

The trick to this process is in the questions we ask of the cards. When you have been through something that felt like a loss, try asking your cards the following questions.

What did I learn from this experience?

What might I have done differently?

What is the win here?

How will this experience help me in the future?

Very often, the answers you receive to these questions, and questions like these, will give you a helpful new perspective. This will allow you to move forward. It will help you know that wins can come in many forms.

The Week in Review

This week I was excited to review the new book from Theresa Reed, “Tarot No Questions Asked”. This is one of the best tarot books I have read in a long time. Read my review, watch the video, and get the book!

Check out the playlist of Live Tarot Webinars on my YouTube channel to see what is coming up in October, and to watch anything you may have missed.

Remember to like and follow my business page on Facebook so you will be notified for the scheduled live broadcasts I do each week.

From Around the Web

It’s a new month. Here are some horoscopes and tarotscopes for October for you.

Tarot.com gives a great overview of the month, and then forecasts for each sun sign.

Here’s your tarotscopes for October by Starcana.

Nicholas Ashbaugh has your video tarotscopes.

Cards for Your Consideration

The card that is most often associated with victory, and with victory after battle, is the Six of Wands. In a reading the Six of Wands can predict success. When this card appears, we might see athletic or academic competition, or a competitive attitude.

Sometimes when this card appears reversed, we might be feeling like a loser, or dealing with a situation where we feel we will have no success.

Very often, however, the reversed Six of Wands does not predict failure, rather, it suggests that we must continue trying until we succeed.

The Six of Wands, either upright or reversed, can suggest that a solution can be found if we have the right mindset.

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Tarot Topics Newsletter
Volume 3 Issue 40
September 30, 2020