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The Root and the Crown
We can connect with heaven and earth to channel power and wisdom that will ground us and inform us.
The Root and the Crown
The seven major chakras are aligned along the spine, from bottom to top. We see these areas as the energy centers of our body. At the base of the spine is the first chakra, also called the base chakra and the root chakra. At the very top of the head is the crown chakra.
It is through these two chakras that we can connection to both earth and heaven simultaneously. In that space of connection, we are grounded and supported. In that space of connection, we are open to spiritual messages and healing from the earth, and from our ancestors, loved ones in spirit, angels, guides, and guardians.
It is interesting to me that the exact location of the root chakra is, for women, the place that tears to allow a child to be born. For men, this place is directly related to the ability to create life. The location of the crown chakra is the fontanel, that soft spot that facilitated our birth. That both the base and the crown have physical connection to birth is fascinating to me. I wonder what the spiritual takeaway from that fact might be.
The feeling of connecting to earth and to heaven is, for me, a feeling of ancient power. When we think of birth, we think of something new coming into the world. Paradoxically, the energy and act of birth is as ancient as time itself.
Perhaps we can look at this this way. When we connect with the ancient and universal power of earth and heaven, we are supported in our ability to create, to heal, and to be reborn.
The StaarCorner
StaarCon ticketholders are enjoying the StaarCon AfterGlow! Recorded classes are available to view and review. We also have scheduled events in the lounges.
We have just added a brand-new lounge event!
On Thursday, February 17, at 7 pm ET, Marion Kirk will give a presentation on Astrology Basics and Tarot.
Her presentation on The Astrology of Tarot – Your Tarot Decan was fascinating. Let Marion take it a step further for you in her lounge presentation.
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.
A Two-card Reading for Connection
You can use tarot or any oracle deck for this simple yet profound two-card reading.
Let the first card represent the root chakra and ask this question:
How can grounding into the earth help me heal and grow today?
Let the second card represent the crown chakra and ask this question:
What wisdom and support is available to me today from my ancestors and guardians?
The Elemental Major Arcana Hybrid Class
On Thursday, February 24, from 7 pm to 9 pm ET, you can join us in person in Palm City or on Zoom for an exciting new tarot class, appropriate for beginning, intermediate, or advanced tarot enthusiasts.
In this class, you will learn the ways the Four Elements are present and influential in the Major Arcana. You will learn new ways to understand the Major Arcana cards when they appear in a tarot reading. You will also discover ways to embrace the lessons of the Major Arcana cards in your daily life.
There are a limited number of seats for those who wish to attend in person. If you can't attend in person, you can join the class using our Zoom Room.
We use our Meeting Owl device to bring our Zoom attendees into the classroom in real time!
For more information and tickets, visit the event listing on my website.
The Week in Review
We had so much fun this past Sunday at our Cards and Conversation Tarot Meetup in at Panera Bread in Palm City! If you happen to be local, look for our monthly tarot meetups!
We also meet at Panera Bread in Lutz when I am in the Tampa Bay Area. Make sure you plan to join us there Sunday, February 20, at 3 pm!
Have you seen your February Tarotscopes on my YouTube channel? Check out your sun, moon, and rising signs!
Members of my YouTube channel have some new pre-recorded videos to enjoy, as well as a new Members-Only Livestream on the schedule. If you are a member of my YouTube channel, please remember to keep an eye on the Members-Only Playlist!
From Around the Web
The Tarot Blog Hop has a great new series of seasonal posts. Check out the topic and the master list, then follow the links to see what each blogger had to say.
Have you ever wondered about when the best time is to read tarot cards? Here is what some tarot readers had to say!
Akeel O’Connor is featured in this two-part article about tarot. Each tarotist’s journey is different. Follow this story to learn about Akeel’s journey.
Guidance on the Journey
When we think of the root and the crown chakras, it is interesting to think about the Ace and Ten of Pentacles. The Ace of Pentacles connects us to the earth, and the Ten of Pentacles connects us to our ancestors.
You can use these cards in meditation to help you ground and hear the messages of your ancestors. You can hold the Ace in your right hand and the Ten in your left hand, or you can place them on your altar.
The energy of these cards can help you make those connections from which you can derive healing, energy, and spiritual support.
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
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 6
February 9, 2022
Transmuting Energy
Here are some thoughts about how we can handle the ambient energy around us.
An interesting idea came up in a tarot reading the other day.
The person I was reading for told me that he was very good at sensing the energies around him. That is, energies from other people, and the planetary energies which can affect us all.
Clearly, he was someone who identifies as an empath.
There are a lot of energy-sensitive people in the world; empaths, highly sensitive people, psychics and intuitives. Like the person I was reading for, many sensitive people can suffer from the energies of others and the ambient energies around us.
What came up in his reading surprised me because it was something that had never presented quite so clearly before.
His reading clearly said the following.
If you can sense the energy, you can change the energy.
He was empowered by this idea. So was I.
We are certainly not responsible for the energy that other people exude. Yet, once the energy is in the room, it becomes part of the room, and part of our experience of the room. At that point we might try to make it better.
Of course, psychic protection, grounding, centering, and shielding are critically important for any energy-sensitive person.
But what if we take a step further? What would happen if, instead of simply protecting ourselves from unpleasant energy, we actively used our own energy to transmute that energy into something that feels and flows better?
This is a technique of energy healing that we use for the well-being of ourselves and those around us. What would happen if we consciously used it to transform the energies of places?
In the reading I was doing, the place in question was the workplace. Very often we find ourselves working in places where certain people and circumstances can make the ambient energy unpleasant.
Sometimes it feels that the energy of the whole world is a bit unpleasant.
I am not suggesting that a single person can provide the remedy for the entire planet. What I am saying is that we each have the power to make a difference.
So often we train those who are psychically sensitive to simply hide, protect, and avoid. Sometimes that is the best tactic and the only option.
Sometimes, though, we have the power to make the energy better for ourselves, and for others.
The StaarCorner
There is a new episode of StaarCast available, and you are going to love it!
Marion Kirk and I got together to discuss our experiences at StaarCon, and our thoughts about tarot and spirit. It turns out that Marion has been reading tarot and communicating with spirit literally all her life!
You can watch the video on YouTube, or download it wherever you get your podcasts.
We are already making plans for StaarCon 2022, which will be January 21 through 23. Mark your calendar now!
Tarot Meetups and Classes on YouTube
I’ve had my YouTube channel for many years. 2020 gave it a lot of new life. Over the next few months, I will be creating some great new features that I think you will love.
The majority of videos I am adding to my YouTube channel right now are live broadcasts. Some of them are archives of live broadcasts I do each week on Facebook.
Others are broadcast live on YouTube, where you can join live and participate in the comments. Or you can watch the videos after the fact, in archive.
I generally host three tarot meetups and give two tarot classes each month on my YouTube channel. You can find the links for upcoming sessions as well as the recordings of past sessions on the Live Tarot Webinars playlist. If there is an upcoming session you want to attend, you can set it to send you a reminder! If you have missed a class you can watch it at your convenience.
Please subscribe to my channel and join me for free classes and meetups!
A Three-Card Spread for Transmuting Energy
When you are confronted with energy that makes you uncomfortable, try this spread to help you figure out how to change it.
Card 1: Let this card tell you something about the energy and/or its source.
Card 2: Let this card tell you something about the energy you can raise within yourself in order to create change.
Card 3: Let this card give you any additional information that will help you in this moment.
The Week in Review
This week I wrote a blogpost about one of my favorite ways that tarot is magical. Read “Tarot Evolves with our Changing World.”
Make sure you join me on my Facebook business page, my YouTube channel and the StaarCon Facebook page for regular livestream events.
From Around the Web
Over the years I have learned a lot about energy work from Anodea Judith.
Here is an informative introduction to energy work.
Ram Dass wrote about the transmutation of energy.
Cards for Your Consideration
When we think about our ability to create any kind of change, and especially to change the energy around us, I like to consider Major Arcana 13 from the Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne.
Major Arcana 13 is Death, which is usually interpreted as a major change or transformation. In the Light Seer’s Tarot, it is called Death – Rebirth.
This is one of my favorite illustrations of Major Arcana 13. It seems particularly appropriate for our topic.
The Death card in tarot can strike a lot of fear in people. Yet, that fear is based on misunderstanding. Major Arcana 13 asks us to push past our fear and embrace the opportunity for change, healing, and transformation.
Apart from the scary name of the card, most people are uncomfortable with change. When discussing changing the energy around us, there is another source of fear.
Very often, we fear the energy that we need to transmute. We don’t like “bad vibes”. We judge others as being “low vibration”. Yet, as soon as we sit in that sort of judgment, we are lowering our own energy.
When we can accept the things that don’t feel good without fear, we have the opportunity to change them in profound ways. When we can recognize the near for change, and the value of change, we become change-makers in the world.
Upcoming Events and Tours
Tarot Topics Newsletter
Volume 4 Issue 8
February 24, 2021