Our daily lives are heavily reliant on communication. We have many ways to keep in touch with one another and stay current. However, much of our daily stress results from misunderstandings and poor communication.

Communication breakdowns often stem from how we interpret the words and actions of others rather than their intentional deception or disrespect.  In other words, our understanding of what someone says or does comes from our interpretation rather than their intention.

Unfortunately, our fears, hopes, and trauma often influence our interpretations of what people do and say.

We must work to recognize it when we superimpose our upset on someone else’s words.

We will likely start an argument if we say, “What do you mean by that?” with a specific tone. Yet, if we have the presence of mind to remember that our interpretation may not be correct, we can ask questions like, “Could you say that in different words so I can understand better?” This allows us to receive clear communication and avoid upset.

So often, we are sure we know another person’s motives and desires. Sometimes, we are wrong. Sometimes, we think someone means us well, but they don’t treat us well. Is it possible we misinterpreted their acts of affection or were intentionally misled? We can drive ourselves up the wall as we pick apart the memories of conversations, interpreting and reinterpreting what was said to try to make sense of what has happened.

If we actively work to avoid people who leave us second-guessing ourselves, we will have fewer communication problems. If we work to hear what people are saying without the influence of our fears and traumas, we will foster excellent relationships with the good people around us.

The StaarCorner

StaarCon 2024 AfterGlow

If you are a StaarCon 2024 ticket holder, there is a special gift for you in the Accelevents lobby! The Cartomancer has published a special edition in honor of Rachel Pollack’s life. The PDF from Cartomancer is available to you for free! We will also email it to you, but it is waiting for you now if you want to get it immediately.

If you are not a StaarCon 2024 ticketholder, you can purchase the magazine at a small fee. All proceeds go to Rachel’s estate.

On Saturday, June 1, join María Alviz Hernando in her lounge, The Sybil’s Tarot Lounge, for a special class, Keys to Make Sense of Oracle Cards in Practical Ways.

StaarCon 5

We welcome first-time presenter Wendee Molano of Black Moon Tarot and Sorcery to StaarCon 5.

On Friday at StaarCon, Wendee will lead a group discussion about challenging tarot readings and the ethical questions they pose.

On Sunday, Wendee will conduct a séance!

We are excited to meet Wendee and learn from her at StaarCon 5.

How We Interpret Tarot

I often joke that if you read five books or websites about a particular tarot card, you will receive five different ways to interpret the card. How, then, do we know how to interpret the cards in a reading?

Wald Amberstone of the Tarot School once said something that comforted me greatly as I grappled with this confusion. He said we must trust the universe to bring the right person with the right question to the right reader with the right cards at the right time.

What this means to me is that we have to trust the divination process. In a reading, we use many different techniques to interpret the cards. The one technique we all must use is the ability to intuitively feel that our interpretation might be appropriate. At the same time, we must be willing to go back to the well. If the interpretation we choose doesn’t make sense, we need to discuss all the possible interpretations we can think of. In that discussion, we will always land on the wisdom we need.

The Week in Review

This past weekend, we celebrated Memorial Day in the United States. This somber holiday honors those who have fallen in service to our nation and marks the unofficial start of summer.

This coming Sunday, June 2, join your local tarot friends at our Cards and Conversation Tarot Meetup at 4 pm at Panera Bread in Palm City, Florida.

From Around the Web

Actress Christina Ricci has designed and written a new tarot deck and guidebook! Read about it in Forbes!

Truly Teach Me Tarot has a spread to help improve relationships.

Brit and Co has your June Horoscopes.

Making Magic

In the study of magic, I have learned that it is important to be as specific as possible when we work to manifest something.

Magic is, in essence, a process of communicating with the universe, spirit, or deity. The more specifically we communicate, the better our results will be.

Sometimes, we know we need a change, but we are unsure what that change should be. When this happens, it is best to figure out our desires before asking the universe for help.

Divination is a good way to gain clarity on this.

Once we know what we want, it is good practice to write our desires and ensure that what we write reflects what we want. This can lead us to other spellwork, or writing our desires can be a complete spell in and of itself.

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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
Tarot Flow Workshop
Making Magick with Tarot
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
The Elemental Major Arcana
Minor Arcana Numbers, Elements, and Truth
Personal Healing with Tarot
Create and Interpret Custom Tarot Spreads
What the Court Cards Want You to Know
How Spirit Speaks Through Tarot

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

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Palm City, Florida 34990-8152

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Tarot Topics Newsletter
Volume 7 Issue 22
May 29, 2024