Is It Time to Pivot?
Most humans prefer to avoid change. Yet, we all know that change is the only constant in life. We also know that it makes no sense to repeatedly do something that does not work well, expecting for different results.
Tenacity can pay off. Sometimes, though, we need to change the way we do things. That need to pivot from one idea to another, or to make a change in our plans or our path, can happen for many reasons.
It could be that circumstances have changed. Businesses that used to advertise only in newspapers now need to also advertise online, for example. It could be that what we were doing never worked well, and it is time to admit that and do something different.
We sometimes feel shame when we change our plans, or our belief systems, or our relationship commitments. We may feel we are being disloyal. We may feel a sense of failure.
Life would be so much easier if we could celebrate the courage that it takes to embrace change and to pivot to something new.
“But we’ve always done it this way!” is something people say when confronted with the need for change. Traditions matter, and consistency is valuable. Yet, sometimes a pivot is exactly what is needed to bring in new energy and new possibilities.
How do you know when it is time to pivot? When things are not working, you have to make adjustments. If those adjustments do not make things better, you may need a more drastic change.
No matter our age, or how long we have done things a specific way, we must always be ready to make proactive change.
The StaarCorner: Enjoy the AfterGlow
Although StaarCon 2022 is over, the AfterGlow is in full swing until February 22.
Here is a list of scheduled events still to happen in the Accelevents lounges.
Join us for Tarot and Dream Analysis Circle with Brenda Elizabeth tonight, Wednesday, Feb 2, at 7 pm ET.
Barret Urmy and I will be Brainstorming a Star Trek Tarot tomorrow, Thursday Feb 3, at 7 pm ET.
StaarCon 2023 presenter Mercedes Vasquez will lead Healing and Divination with Crystals on Sunday, February 6, at 7 pm ET.
Join us for Tarot Healing with Amie Mouser, Thursday February 10, at 7 pm ET.
The Beatles and Tarot: A Fab Combination was a favorite workshop at StaarCon. The Beatles and Tarot Continued with Frank Kwiatkowski is sure to be just as popular on Tuesday Feb 15, at 7 pm.
See Me in the Tampa Bay Area
I will be in the Tampa Bay Area February 17 through February 20. During this time, I will be available for house calls and psychic house parties. I will also be taking private appointments at my AirBnB in Wesley Chapel.
To reserve your time, please call or text 561-655-1160.
Tarot for Decision Making
Tarot is an amazing tool to help with decision making. Often, a series of questions, with one or a few cards pulled in answer, can help us figure out when to stay, when to go, when to change, and what to do.
We can ask simple questions about our choices. Sometimes it makes sense to pull a single card for each option. This can help us see if one option is obviously favorable. This can also give us information about our options.
We can ask if a situation is likely to improve. We can ask what we can do to improve a situation. We can ask what we can do to generate new opportunities. We can ask if we are better to stay where we are, or if we are better to make a change.
Tarot cannot make our decisions for us. But tarot can help us to focus, to see our situation more clearly, and to be aware of all the factors.
The Week in Review
Were you able to join us for Global Tarot Circle last night? You can watch it in replay if you missed it.
My recent class on YouTube, The Tarot Journey for Beginners, has already become one of my most popular classes!
From Around the Web
Here is a newspaper article about tarot card designer Lisa Hunt.
Here is a list of eight of the best tarot books for beginners.
Are you ready to try a 21-card tarot spread? Benebell Wen shows us how.
Guidance on the Journey
Pivots, choices, and changes are often big decisions about big things in life. We must make decisions about smaller things, as well. What tarot deck to use, or to buy, is a question we often ask ourselves.
Most of us will end up owning more than one tarot deck. Some of us will use a deck until we wear it out, and then replace it. Others have different decks for different sorts of readings.
I make a distinction between collector decks and what I call ‘workhorse decks.’ Workhorse decks are readily available and inexpensive, easy for me to read, and comfortable for clients.
There are tarot decks I like to use for live readings on YouTube, but do not use for private clients. There are some tarot decks I reserve to use only for personal readings, or only for certain types of questions.
The bottom line is this. There is no one right way to manage a tarot collection, or to decide what deck to use for a particular reading, or a particular purpose.
There are tarot decks that are easy decks for tarot beginners.
I think some of the worst advice people commonly give tarot beginners is to choose a deck they “feel drawn to”. Very often this causes new tarotists to buy a deck with pretty pictures that are hard to understand and interpret.
Another piece of common bad advice is to switch decks if you do not like the cards you are receiving. An uncomfortable reading is not the fault of the deck, it is a reflection of the truth.
When is it time to switch decks?
Sometimes a new deck will spark intuition simply by bringing new colors and images to the eyes. I like to switch decks under two conditions. The first is when a deck is worn to the point that it stops shuffling well. The second is when I stop feeling excited by the cards.
The more decks we know, the better readers we become. This is why pivoting from one deck to another can often be a good idea.
Upcoming Events and Tours
Card and Craft Academy
Classes presented by Christiana are available right now at Card and Craft Academy!
Christiana’s Eleven-Card Celtic Cross
Finding Meaning in the Minor Arcana
The Major Arcana, Magical and Mundane
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
Your Journey Through the Tarot Court
Tarot Stories, Trends, and Blends
Tarot Readings for Personalities and Relationships
Fearless Wisdom Tarot Workshop
Tarot Keywords and Interpretations Workshop
Tarot Spreads Tools and Techniques Workshop
Tarot for Magic and Mediumship
Tarot Communication for Clarity and Depth
Weaving the Tarot Reading Story
Catch up on your missed Zoom webinars and more!
cardandcraftacademy.com
About Christiana Gaudet
Card and Craft, Inc.
Southeastern Tarot Artists and Readers, LLC.
Christiana Gaudet
3559 SW Corporate Parkway
Palm City, Florida 34990-8152
On the web www.christianagaudet.com
Online classeswww.cardandcraftacademy.com
StaarCon information www.staarcon.com
Private telephone, Skype, FaceTime and in person readings and instruction are available by appointment.
Tarot parties at your home or office are available throughout Florida.
Call or text toll free 866-99TAROT (866-998-2768)
Palm City 772-301-0232
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for more information or to schedule your event.
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Tarot Topics Newsletter
Volume 5 Issue 5
February 2, 2022