The Wisdom We Keep
If I had a dollar for every time I have quoted wisdom I learned from my mother I would be a wealthy woman. Mom had a knack for memorizing wise idioms long before there was an internet filled with thought-provoking memes. She also had the intuition to know exactly when to share a bit of truth.
I am guessing I am not the only one to have had such a mom. My Grandmother was also a source of great ideas to consider and remember, so I suppose the gift of sharing wisdom may have run in my family.
Now, I am always on the lookout for morsels of truth poetically packaged to share with loved ones, friends, and clients.
Sometimes the best wisdom we receive comes from our higher self, or even from strangers. We read books and scroll TikTok; sometimes something sticks with us and becomes extremely helpful later on.
It is also true that we absorb unhelp narratives from others. We should never confuse outdated cultural perspectives and limiting beliefs with actual wisdom.
We must carefully consider the way we curate our internal wisdom. Some ideas are worth keeping and sharing. Some are fears that pose as truth. It takes patience and nuanced thinking to know what to keep, and what to release.
See Me in the Tampa Bay Area
I will be in the Tampa Bay Area June 23 through June 27. During that time, I am available for house calls, psychic house parties, and private sessions by appointment at my AirBnB in Wesley Chapel.
We will have a tarot meetup at Panera Bread in Lutz at 3 pm on Sunday, June 26. I hope you will plan to join us if you are in the area!
For more information, and to schedule your session with me, please call or text 561-655-1160.
The StaarCorner
We are pleased to have Anthony Perrotta as a presenter for StaarCon 2023.
Anthony is an astrologer, artist, poet, designer, and curator. He spends his time running his astrological business where he specializes in making the abstract feel more tangible. He has been a practicing astrologer for over a decade and a student of the craft for over 15 years.
Anthony will present a fascinating workshop on astrology and dreamwork that you will not want to miss!
Make your plans to join us January 20 through 22 for StaarCon 2023.
Wisdom From the Cards and Spirit
I know I am not the only one who misses being able to get wisdom and comfort from my loved ones now in spirit.
Tarot is a source of wisdom. Tarot is also a conduit to help us connect with those in spirit.
Try this experiment.
Ask the cards, “What wisdom do you have for me?”
Pull a single card and interpret it as wisdom from the universe.
Now, focus on a loved one in spirit. You might want to have a picture of them, or some of their jewelry or belongings present with the cards.
Ask that person to speak through the cards and share some wisdom with you and pull a card.
Think about how those two wisdom-seeking tarot experiences the same, and how they are different.
We can also use tarot and spirit to help us sort out our beliefs. Some of our beliefs are enduring wisdom. Others could be limited and false. We can ask the cards, or ask spirit to speak through the cards, and ask a question such as the following.
“How does this belief of mine affect my life?”
We can assume that helpful beliefs will affect our lives in positive ways, and unhelpful beliefs will hinder us. Tarot, and spirit speaking through tarot, can help us know which is which.
While I Am in Town
As you probably know, I will be in the Northeast and available for readings beginning this week, Thursday, May 26, through Sunday, June 5. I am seeing private clients by appointment at True Bikram Yoga in Madison, CT.
I am also available for house calls and psychic house parties. Please call or text 561-655-1160.
I am excited to be teaching a tarot class, in person and on Zoom, at True Bikram Yoga on June 5, beginning at 6:30 pm. For more information and for tickets call them at 203-350-0343.
While I am traveling, I will continue to be available for readings by phone, FaceTime, Skype, Messenger and Zoom. Do not hesitate to reach out!
The Week in Review
Did you catch me on the Real Time Wisdom Show this past Monday? We talked about tarot and StaarCon and all sorts of great stuff. Check out the replay!
Your Tarot Fairy Godmother is at it again. I have started a new series on my YouTube channel. I am making short, prerecorded ‘rants.’ There are a lot of things people say and do in the tarot community, and in the metaphysical community, that just do not make sense to me. Are you interested in find out what has me ranting? Check out the new playlist.
From Around the Web
The greatest wisdom my grandmother gave me was the prose poem, Desiderata. She loved this poem so much that she had copies of it to give away to anyone she thought might need it.
One piece of wisdom I remember from my mother was a quote about time she always hanging on our kitchen wall.
Here are 19 Wise Quotes for a Better Life.
See Me at Sasha Graham’s Spirited Away!
I will be Sasha Graham’s Guest of Honor at her monthly Spirited Away event on May 31. The event runs from 6 pm to 9 pm, and is held at Barrow’s Intense Tasting Room, 86 34th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232. I will be available for short readings on a first come first served basis and will be teaching a class at 7:15. Tickets for my class are limited.
Learn more and get your tickets, and I hope to see some of my NYC friends there!
Guidance on the Journey
I sometimes think about tarot in the same way I think about my mother and my grandmother, as being a source of much-needed wisdom.
So often when we study tarot, we think only about what the cards might mean in divination. Yet, each card offers wisdom that we can remember and call upon when we need perspective, cheer, and encouragement.
As you continue to learn your tarot deck, learn the cards not only for their divinatory meanings and their associations. Learn the wisdom each card has to offer. Let that wisdom be your guide every day.
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
Minor Arcana Numbers, Elements, and Truth
Personal Healing with Tarot New!
Catch up on your missed Zoom webinars and more!
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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 classes www.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
or call or text 561-655-1160
for more information or to schedule your event.
Agent inquiries are welcome.
Tarot Topics Newsletter
Volume 5 Issue 21
May 25, 2022