There are some things, and some people, we fall in love with instantly. There are others that take time to grow on us, or for us to grow into.

Whether it is a book, a TV series, a food, a person, or a philosophy, there are some things we seem to want to dismiss immediately. There are some things we dislike, or with which we struggle. Very often, if we give it time, we will find the inherent value which we didn’t see at the outset.

The need to give something time also applies to the learning process. Whether we are learning a technology, a craft, a sport, a yoga practice, or even something like tarot, it is important to give ourselves time to develop the skill.

Healing is something else that requires time.

Whether we are healing something physical, emotional, or spiritual, we need to recognize the sacred nature of process. Process always takes time.

When we allow ourselves time to discover, time to learn, and time to heal, we give ourselves grace and opportunity.

Sometimes first impressions are accurate. Sometimes, they are misleading. If we take time to decide what we want in our lives, we cultivate rich experiences and possibilities.

The StaarCorner

As we prepare to roll out the new website for StaarCon 2022, we are excited to share a highlight of StaarCon 2021 with you.

As you may know, StaarCon has the stated mission of honoring our art and artists. This included tarot performance art. At StaarCon 2021 we had three tarot performance art presentations. Those were The Tarot Show with Kate Mura, Tarot Improv with Mitchell Osborn, and an original short play entitled, “It’s in the Cards” by David Victor.

That play is now available for you to enjoy on our YouTube channel, StaarCast. Watch “It’s in the Cards”. This play is funny and poignant, as it captures many truths about tarot reading.

Did you miss Clarity in Every Tarot Card?
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Includes the class materials and a recording of the live webcast.

Tarot Flow Workshop Live on Zoom

On Thursday, April 22, 7 pm to 9 pm EDT, join me on Zoom for a Tarot Flow Workshop.

In this exciting class you will learn and practice techniques that will help you get into the flow of a tarot reading. Topics covered will include energy work, intuition, formulating questions, working with tarot spreads and dialoging with the cards. These techniques are good for self-reading as well as reading for others.

Join me for a unique and enlightening tarot learning experience. Class fee is $37.50. Register now.

Three Cards for the Wise Use of Time

When we think about giving something time, we need to make sure the effort is worth our time. While patience is important, time is a resource that needs to be wisely managed. Here is a three-card spread to give us insight into the places where we need to invest our time.

Card One: What should I allow time to discover?

Card Two: What should I spend time learning?

Card Three: In what way do I need to give time to my healing?

Have an In-Person Private Reading in Connecticut

I will be in Connecticut for one week this spring,  May 21 through 26. During that time, I have a limited number of openings for house calls, small parties, and private appointments at True Bikram Yoga in Madison.

If you would like to see me in Connecticut in person in May, please call or text 561-655-1160, or email me to reserve your appointment time.

I am looking forward to seeing you!

The Week in Review

This week I taught a live class on my YouTube channel called “Minor Arcana Double Vision”. This is a class that introduces a number of important tarot concepts. Watch it in archive, and make sure you subscribe to my YouTube channel!

Many years ago, I wrote this blogpost about tarot cards that speak of patience. Our topic this week inspired me to revisit this.

From Around the Web

From GreaterGood at Berkeley, here are Four Reasons to Cultivate Patience.

Want to get some tarot practice? Here are 18 Simple Tarot Spreads.

This is an interesting article from Elle magazine about a new wave of mysticism.

Cards for Your Consideration

There are quite a few tarot cards that advise patience. Most notably, the High Priestess, the Hermit, Temperance, and the Nine of Wands all have ‘patience’ as a common keyword.

When we think about the specific type of patience that is needed when we learn something, or allow something to grow within us, the Eight of Pentacles is an interesting card to consider.

The Eight of Pentacles is often seen as a card of apprenticeship, craftsmanship, learning through doing, and repetitive work.

In this card we can see a need to do something over and over again.  Perhaps the effort is to produce the needed amount. Perhaps the effort is to learn the process, or to perfect the product.

In any case, the Eight of Pentacles can remind us that practice makes perfect, and that perfection takes time.

Upcoming Events and Tours

Palm City office appointments and private parties in your home or office will be available starting June 4th!

Card and Craft Academy

Classes presented by Christiana are available right now at Card and Craft Academy!

Christiana’s Candle Magick
Christiana’s Eleven-Card Celtic Cross
Finding Meaning in the Minor Arcana
The Major Arcana, Magical and Mundane
Practical Tarot Techniques
Psychic Tarot
Personal Tarot: Reading for Yourself
Sharing Wisdom: Reading for Others
The Meaning and Magic of Tarot Reversals
Journey Through the Major Arcana
Your Journey Through the Minor Arcana: Numbers, Elements and Truth
Tarot Beyond the Veil
Your Journey Through the Tarot Court
Tarot Stories, Trends, and Blends
Tarot Readings for Personalities and Relationships
Clarity in Every Tarot Card

Catch up on your missed Zoom webinars and more!
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Tarot Topics Newsletter
Volume 4 Issue 15
April 14, 2021