Happy Accidents
Two women in similar outfits.
I often use the term ‘happy accident’ to describe the unintended positive happenings that sometimes emerge, even from difficult situations. I recently learned that the artist Bob Ross coined this term, or at least popularized it, in his show The Joy of Painting.
I will admit that I never watched that show. But I deeply understand the concept of a happy accident in creativity and in life. So often, the unexpected brings disappointment and fear. It is wonderful to remember that unanticipated good things also happen.
We often discuss things like this in the divination world; we frequently say there are no coincidences, only synchronicities. I disagree. I think some things are coincidental, and we are wise to dismiss them as such. Yet, those synchronicities are real and sometimes fortuitous. The challenge is to know when to pay attention to what we see as synchronicities and when to dismiss them as mere coincidence. For example, dating someone who shares your birthday is not enough of a synchronicity to assume this will be your lifelong partner.
The word ‘accident’ is almost always associated with something unpleasant or dangerous. The idea of a ‘happy accident’ is limited to mishaps where no one gets hurt, of course. Yet, we are so often hard on ourselves for even the most inconsequential mistakes. Let’s remember that sometimes, a mistake can turn into something extraordinary. As humans, we are destined for any number of accidents. It’s good to know that some of them will be happy ones.
The StaarCon 5 Imagining of Pixie Arcana. Art and composition by Stacey Williams-Ng, backgrounds by Animix.
The StaarCorner
If you missed StaarCon 5 but want to see recordings of the fantastic presentations, you can still purchase a ticket!
Our next scheduled lounge event is The Cards Question with Kate Mura on March 29 at 1:00 pm ET. Please try to watch Kate's StaarCon 5 presentation first if you have not already seen it.
Gather in the lounge to connect those questions with the full moon and the solar eclipse.
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Members of the Opening Ceremony Major Arcana begin to assemble for a group photo.
Blurry close-up of hands and tarot cards.
Trends in a Tarot Reading
All of tarot reading can seem like a happy accident because the cards so often come up with surprising accuracy and synchronicity.
In a tarot reading, we can often spot trends of cards that give us extra information or help us find the overarching theme. When reading a group of tarot cards, please pay special attention to consecutive numbers within suits and see the stories they tell. Pay attention when a number or rank repeats; allow that to give you information. Look for similarities between cards in terms of image, theme, and even colors, and let that inform your reading as well.
The way the cards work together is never only a happy accident. Rather, these are ways to find information that will make your tarot reading rich and nuanced.
Equinox Gathering Livestream on YouTube Live - March 20th @ 7pm.
The Week in Review
Please join us tomorrow, Thursday, at 7 pm on my YouTube channel for an Equinox Gathering. We will use tarot to welcome a new season!
Last week, I met with StaarCon 5 presenter Jennifer Cooper Steidley on her Instagram Live for a Tarot Symbol Chat. Watch the replay!
Here is my review of The Craft Felt Tarot (spoiler: I love it!).
From Around the Web
Of course, a Bob Ross Oracle: A Happy Little Deck and Guidebook exists. I found them on Amazon.
The Tarot Professor has a Daily Tarot Spread for Positivity.
Leave it to Benebell Wen to tackle a complex problem with wisdom. Read How Do We Reclaim Space?
Christiana Gaudet teaching tarot at Mandel Library.
Communities
Communities rarely form by accident, but friendships often do. Generally, we need to be intentional about seeking community. Yet, once in a gathering, we often find one or two who will also become true friends.
The digital age gives us so many opportunities to seek out communities of people with whom we share interests. It is easy to check Meetup, Facebook events, and Eventbrite to see opportunities for us to gather with others. It is impressive to see the range of interests and the number of free and low-cost events.
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday Noon: Tarot Topics Newsletter Recap
Friday Noon: Your Friday Weekly Wrap-up
Saturday 12:30 pm: Saturday Psychic Sampler
Christiana Gaudet outside her Niantic office, circa 2004.
About Christiana Gaudet
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Tarot Topics Newsletter
Volume 8 Issue 12
March 19, 2025
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