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Tarot Topics
Christiana's Weekly Newsletter
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The Element of Air
This week in the Tarot Topics newsletter we will explore the element of Air. Over the next few months we will feature all four classic elements.
Each of the four elements has metaphysical properties as well as physical ones.
Air is related to mental functions. When we need to clear the mind we like to take a deep breath. We refer to new ideas, metaphorically, as “a breath of fresh air.”
Those born under Air signs, the Geminis, Librans and Aquarians around us, are known for being fair-minded, honest and intelligent individuals.
We begin meditation, healing work and manifestation by focusing on the breath.
Air is the energy of clarity, communication and integrity. Air is associated with the Third Eye, the chakra responsible for our eyesight, imagination and psychic vision.
When we fly kites, blow bubbles and windborne seeds and feel the wind on our face we connect with the element of Air. The more connection we have with Air, the more clarity we have in understanding our lives, the people around us, and our direction.
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The Element of Air in Tarot
The suit of Swords is generally associated with the element of Air. Some of the Swords cards show us the result of worry, overthinking, dishonesty and unkind words.
The Ace of Swords represents the source, essence and beginning of truth, reason, logic, intelligence and communication.
There are Major Arcana cards associated with the element of Air as well. These are the Fool, the Magician, the Lovers, Justice, and the Star.
It is a good tarot study exercise to look through the Air cards in the deck and see how each card relates to the attributes of Air; integrity, communication, curiosity, logic, intelligence and clarity.
When these Air cards come up for you in reading, consider the way Air energy is working in your life. Are you worried, or do you have clarity? Are you communicating clearly? Do you know your truth? Do you trust those around you?
Some of the Air cards in tarot have difficult images that reflect the mental struggles we often face. When these cards come up in a reading, don’t fear them. Rather, use them to help you find healing, clarity and truth in your life.
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The Week in Review
We had another busy week on our Tarot Topics Community Blog! This week we welcomed a new blogger who shared a poem about tarot. Check it out, and leave a comment to welcome our new addition!
Joanne Matthew shared a smart post about the choices we make, and how tarot plays a role in that.
I answered a very interesting question about tarot and Christianity in my “Answers to your Questions about Tarot” video series.
On my personal blog, Tarot Trends, I wrote about April Fool’s Day as a time to connect with the tarot Fool.
On my Dark Forest blog I wrote about a great local band here in Pasco County, Mojo Dragonfly.
From Around the Web
It’s a new month, so here are some April Tarotscopes from Olivia Destrades at First Earth Tarot.
Jenna Matlin, of Queen of Wands Tarot, wrote a very important piece about psychic tools, tarot and intuition. Read “My Intuition is Better than your Intuition.”
From James Wells’ Circle Ways blog, here is a great way to really create a relationship with the Major Arcana of tarot. Read “66 Days with the Trumps.”
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Tarot Meditation for Clarity
When you need to make a decision or want to hear your clear guidance, try this quick meditation with the Ace of Swords.
The Ace of Swords is the card of clarity, clear thought and clear communication. You can use the energy of this card to quickly bring the clarity and guidance you need.
Take the Ace of Swords from your deck, or print the image from your computer. Focus on the image and breathe deeply.
Ask your Higher Self, guides, guardians or Higher Power to give you clear direction.
Hold the Ace of Swords to your brow chakra and breathe with it for a few moments.
You should have your answer, your clarity or your direction, very quickly. If it doesn’t come to you immediately, simply proceed with your day. Your answer may come in your dreams, or may be given to you in the hours that follow your meditation with the Ace of Swords.
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What’s Up at the Psychic Café?
It was such a pleasure to have Jordan Hoggard return to the Psychic Café on Sunday, March 30th! We did some readings, talked some tarot and learned about Jordan’s new venture into sacred architecture.
Watch the show in archive on the Tarot Topics news site!
The coming Sunday, April 6, we will rerun the Psychic Café episode featuring Beth Henry and Tarot Tidal about “Finding your Tarot Voice.”
A power outage at the network on the evening of the original broadcast meant that some people didn’t get to see this fabulous show. If you missed it, make sure you tune in this Sunday at 9 pm EST!
Visit the Show Info page, and please like Christiana’s Psychic Café on Facebook.
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Learning Tarot: Five of Wands
 In tarot, all the fives are typically filled with conflict. This is because five is the number of expansion. We move out of the comfort zone of the four, and are on our way to the victory of the six. That moment when we push out of the comfort zone we tend to be conflicted and uncomfortable.
When the Five of Wands comes up in a reading, I like to ask the client what they see in the card. What are the people doing? Some clients will say the people in the card are fighting. Others will say they are building something. Others will say they are playing. The energy they see in the card often reflects the energy that exists around them.
The Five of Wands can indicate conflict, but can also indicate a creative process.
When you see the Five of Wands in a reading, consider the nature of the conflict, and whether it serves the goals of the client.
The Five of Wands can indicate a group process that is creative, professional or political. As with most group processes, there is bound to be some discomfort on the way to creating something worthwhile.
Next week we will see how the conflict of the Five of Wands resolves with the Six of Wands.
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Your One-Card Weekly Reading
 Your one-card reading this week is the Eight of Wands. Traditionally, this card can predict that you will receive a message, news, or open the way for conversation.
A key word for the Eight of Wand is “swiftness.” It suggests that things will happen quickly and effortlessly. Things that are set into motion will continue forward.
When we look at the Eight of Wands, we can’t see where the wands are coming from, or where they are going. They seem to be coming in for a landing.
If you have been considering a new project, now is the time to set things into motion. The energy of the Eight of Wands this week will help give you the momentum you need.
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Upcoming Events
Sunday, April 6, 9 pm
Christiana’s Psychic Café
Due to a power outage, many people were not able to view our “Finding Your Tarot Voice” episode featuring Beth Henry and Tarot Tidal. By popular demand, we’ll play the show again so you can see Beth’s hilarious tarot video, and get some great ideas for finding your tarot voice!
For more information, visit Christiana’s Psychic Café on Facebook.
Tuesday, April 8, 7 pm
Premium Webinar
Sharing Wisdom – Reading for Others
Tarot hobbyists, professional readers, and those somewhere in between, all share something in common. We all want to give the best readings possible to clients, family and friends.
In this online presentation, Christiana Gaudet will guide you through each step of performing a great reading. She will help you discover your personal style as a reader, and discuss some common pitfalls and ways to avoid them. She will give you insight in how to derive the most specific information possible from each reading.
For registration information, visit the event listing on the Continuing Education website.
Sunday, April 13 9 pm
Christiana’s Psychic Café
Our topic is kindness! Inspired by Theresa Reed’s “Kindness Hustle,” Donnaleigh De La Rose will share a great tarot kindness exercise. We’ll have guests sharing their experiences of random kindness. Not surprising, many of those stories will be about what happens with tarot and kindness collide!
For more information, visit Christiana’s Psychic Café on Facebook.
Sunday, April 20, 9 pm
Christiana’s Psychic Café
Celebrate Easter with Mary Nale of Attune Magazine as we enjoy an encore presentation of our show from September 22, 2013. This show also includes some great hoop dancing, so don’t miss it!
For more information, visit Christiana’s Psychic Café on Facebook.
Wednesday, April 23, 7 pm
Free Webinar
Global Tarot Circle
Spend an hour with tarot friends from around the world! Whatever your level of tarot experience is, at Global Tarot Circle you will learn something new about tarot, and something new about yourself.
Log in from your computer, tablet or smartphone, or simply call in to participate.
For more information, visit the event listing on the Tarot Circle website.
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Private readings and instruction are available by appointment.
Tarot parties at your home or office are available throughout Florida. Call 561-655-1160 for more information or to schedule your event.
Agent inquiries are welcome.
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