Tarot by Christiana Weekly Newsletter 10/31/2012

Tarot by Christiana Weekly Newsletter Special Halloween Edition 10/31/2012 This is Halloween! How cool is it that my weekly newsletter comes out on Halloween! I have always loved Halloween. I love costumes, candy, trick-or-treating - everything except bobbing for apples. I always thought that was gross. The modern traditions around Halloween are all rooted deeply in the past. Halloween is exactly halfway between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice. Celebrated by ancient Celts and modern Pagans as Samhain (pronounced sow-en) this is also a somber holiday. Halloween/Samhain is thought to be the day when the veil that separates the world of the living from the world of the dead is at its thinnest, allowing those who have passed on to return to our world for one night. The scary costumes were originally meant to make the returning dead feel welcome, and to keep them for recognizing anyone upon whom they might seek revenge. Leaving sweets for the returning dead was an appeasement to keep them from playing a trick on those still alive. Jack-o-lanterns were originally carved into turnips, and served both as simply lighting, and a way to scare the returning deck and protect the households of the living. In these early rituals we see an interesting relationship between the living and the returning dead. The living welcomed the dead, but also feared them. Today, those that celebrate October 31 as a spiritual holiday will do so in meditation, remembering their ancestors and deceased loved ones, and hoping for some communication and guidance from them. Halloween/Samhain is also seen as the final celebration of harvest, and the Witches New Year - a time to give thanks and a time to start anew with a clean slate. However you celebrate this day, I wish you a great one!   Stormy Weather My family and I are sending love and light to all our friends and relatives along Sandy's path. We wish you safety, strength, shelter and quick recovery during this difficult time. But How Do You Do That Over the Phone (or Skype)? Over the years I have developed a huge clientele for telephone and Skype readings. In fact, that is the majority of the work I do. Still, sometimes people ask the question "How does that work? Don't you need to be near me to read my energy?" The answer clearly is no.  While it is always nice to be able to sit down with someone, it is not necessary for my process. Every reader has their own skills and gifts. Some readers absolutely do require to be in the presence of their client, or to touch an object belonging to the client. For me, geographic distance is of no concern. I can target in on your energy from anywhere in the world - it all feels the same to me. I can even read your hand over Skype if you like! I first discovered my ability to do readings at a distance when I became a radio psychic. I would take calls and give readings on the air, never seeing the callers or knowing where they were. From there I discovered I was able to do the same thing on television. When I read, I pay attention to what I sense, energetically. I pay attention to what I hear from your spirit guides. I pay attention to what I see in the cards. I pay attention to the visions I am given. Many times, when people go to see a reader, they are advised by friends to say nothing to the reader, so as not to give the reader some perceived advantage. This makes me laugh. While I am always happy to hear your questions and concerns, I am always less influenced by what you say than by what I see. That being said, the opportunity to discuss what I see and get your sense of how it feels for you is one I treasure. Part of the process of a reading is for you to see what resonates as truth for you, and decide how you are going to implement that truth in your life. Every reader has a unique way of getting the information you need. For me, physical proximity is simply not a factor. If you would like to try a phone or Skype session with me, give me a call at 561-655-1160. Still Nervous About Trying a Webinar? Denise was too. Finally, she decided to try a premium webinar. Here's what she had to say about it. "First time, better than I thought. I've gotten a better understanding of links between cards/positions/placement in life". Denise had attended many in-person classes. I encouraged her to try a webinar. Finally she did. I know it can be nerve-wracking to try something new on the computer. But WebEx is easy, and the webinars are quite interactive and fun. Many people are surprised by how easy it is, how much fun it is, and how much they learn. So do as Denise did, and try a free or premium webinar. You'll be glad you did!   WebEx webinars are listed on Christiana's Tarot education website TarotByChristiana.org, the Tarot Circle website TarotCircle.org, and on CelebrateSpiritualGrowth.com. Samhain – October 31 By Joanne Matthew © Do you see it? Do you feel it? Can you sense it in the air around you? The veil is thinning---ever thinning. Thinner on Halloween night than any other night of the year. On this night, ghosts and spirits will roam among us. A chance to connect with our loved ones of the past who have departed this living world. Spirits, also, of our pets that protected us, and offered us their unconditional love. We will see them in our dreams. We will hear them in the wind, calling our name. We will feel them brush against us, or touch our cheek. We will catch a glimpse of a shadow and know they are with us. Call it Halloween, call it Samhain, call it Day of the Dead, call it All Souls Day. The name does not matter. What matters is that they are with us always, and offer us this chance, This one time of the year, This best of times to connect their world to ours. The time of the year to celebrate life and love and cherished memories. This is the Pagan New Year celebration. A new beginning, a celebration of our ever-lasting bond with the past. Embrace your ghosts, your spirits, your loved ones, Never forget they loved you, as you loved them. Blessed Samhain, everyone!   Enjoy other poetry and prose by Joanne Matthew and others at Tarot Topics Community Blog. Feel free to submit your writings as well! The Week in Review This week, Christiana wrote about the American political process as she performed A Tarot Reading for America, using her well known "Tarot Dialogue" reading style.  Read about it in her personal blog at TarotTrends.com. Joanne Matthew was busy on her blog in Tarot Topics Community Blog. Her new poem, Samhain, is reprinted in this newsletter. Joanne is also a member of Tarot Translation Group. Read her response to the most recent question about the Death card in Tarot Translation - Week Four. Christiana continued on the political theme with her post on the Dark Forest blog, The Spiritual Imperative for Compromise. UPCOMING EVENTS Special Seasonal Event! Saturday, November 3, 2012 - 7 pm EDT Psychic Gallery with Christiana in Royal Palm Beach This Saturday please don't miss this great event. Those who have attended Christiana’s galleries are always impressed with her accuracy, insight, energy and humor. Each person will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance from Spirit. You will find healing, inspiration and direction from the messages you receive. You may even receive communication from a departed loved one. Don’t miss this opportunity to work with Christiana and receive your message from Spirit! The beginning of November has long been believed to be a time when the veil between the world of the living and the other world is at its thinnest. Let's use this special time to hear the messages of Spirit! For more information and to reserve your seat, visit CelebrateSpiritualGrowth.com. Wednesday, November 7, 2012 - 7:30 pm EST Please join us for the premium webinar Sharing Wisdom - Reading for Others. 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 more information and to register, visit TarotByChristiana.org. Monday, November 12, 2012 6:30 pm EST Join us for the premium webinar An In-Depth Journey into the Major Arcana - The Material World. In this on-line presentation, students will develop an understanding of The Fool, and the first seven cards of The Major Arcana. These cards hold the secrets of career, relationships and personal mastery. Students will learn the astrological, numerological and elemental associations for each card. Students will contemplate the Fool’s Journey through these seven cards, and discuss how the lessons of each card apply to common experiences in modern life. The first seven cards are a map for mastering the material world. Students will learn the invaluable philosophies inherent in these cards. Armed with a complete understanding of each card, students will have an easy time learning ways of interpreting the cards when reading for themselves and others. For more information and to register, visit TarotByChristiana.org. Monday, November 19, 2012 7:00 pm EST Join us for a free tarot webinar The Four Elements and the Major Arcana. This 75 minute webinar will help the tarot student more fully understand the four elements. It will provide a deeper way to comprehend each of the Major Arcana cards. The student will be able to more fully interpret the Major Arcana cards, whether reading for yourself or others. For more information and log-in, visit TarotByChristiana.org. Sunday, November 25, 2012 5:30 pm EST Join us for our monthly Global Tarot Circle. Anyone with an interest in tarot is welcome, from beginner to professional. Together we learn about tarot, practice readings and enjoy fellowship. This is a fun, informal free webinar! Please be a part of it. For log-in information and other details visit the event listing on TarotCircle.org.   Let's Go Blog Hopping! I am a member of two blog hops. What is a blog hop, you may ask? A blog hop is what happens when a group of people who blog on a similar topic agree to write about a specific question all at the same time, and link to each other so that it is easy to read what each person wrote. The Tarot Blog Hop is a rather large group of tarot bloggers. Eight times a year we do the blog hop. One person volunteers to act as a wrangler. The wrangler sets the theme and the exact time for the hop. Each blogger links to the next so a chain is formed. The Tarot Blog Hop is really amazing because of the talent bloggers who participate, and the creativity with which each writer handles the topic. Bog hop posts include personal stories, poetry, tarot spreads, musings on tarot cards and even recipes. Long after each event has passed readers find the hops and follow them through, so each hop remains a wonderful creative internet "book" for all to read. The Tarot Blog Hop this time around went live on October 30th at 5 pm Eastern. You can find my post Bringing Light to the Shadow on my personal blog, Tarot Trends. From there you can follow the links to see what each participant (there are about thirty of us this time) had to say about exploring the shadow self, our Halloween-inspired topic this time around. We will blog together again on the Winter Solstice. If you are a tarot blogger and would like to join us visit the Tarot Blog Hop on Facebook. The second blog hop in which I participate is quite new. It's called Tarot Translation Group and is the brainchild of my editor at Jupiter Gardens Press, the publisher of my first two tarot books. This is a much smaller group and blogs together much more frequently. Almost every week we all address a specific question, whether it is a tarot reading that we need to interpret, or a question about a specific tarot card. We all post our answers on our own blogs, and also on a website called The Jupiter Frequency. This week's question is about the Death card in the Major Arcana of Tarot. Read my response on my personal blog, and then follow the link to see the responses of others on the Jupiter Frequency page. If you are interested in joining Tarot Translation Group, visit our page on Facebook. Reading and writing tarot blogs is fast becoming one of the best ways to learn tarot. Blogging together is a great way of building community, stretching our writing skills and providing the public at large with a great deal of information about our favorite topic!   One Card Weekly Reading Your one-card weekly reading for this week is the Page of Pentacles, or, as it is known in the Halloween Tarot, the Page of Pumpkins. This card reminds you that no matter your age, you can always learn to do something new. It encourages you to master new tasks - even things that you thought you could never do. Especially important are tasks related to health and well-being, your home and your finances. Now is a good time to invest in your own future, and nurture your prosperity.   Tarot by Christiana TarotbyChristiana.com To schedule a reading or for more information call 561-655-1160 Toll free call 866-99TAROT (866-998-2768)

Tarot by Christiana Weekly Newsletter September 26, 2012

Tarot by Christiana's Weekly Newsletter   September 26, 2012  Tarot Circle Goes Global Many of you know that Tarot Circle began in 2000 in Central Village, CT.   Its goal then, as now, was to foster fellowship, study and growth around the tarot.   The concept is that we can all learn from each other. Another goal of Tarot Circle is to serve the community at large. Over these many years we have raised food, money and toys by donating our skills to those in need. Over the years, we have met in towns throughout Connecticut, Pennsylvania and South Florida.  Now that so much of my business is on-line we are meeting on-line using Webex. The great thing about meeting via Webex is that we have people from all over the world at our meetings... Read the full article at tarotcircle.com Harvest Psychic Gallery at Pearl Rauberts' Pearl Rauberts is a respected spiritual teacher in South Florida and beyond.  Her home sits on ten acres in wild Loxahatchee. Part of her home and property is dedicated to classes, workshops and ceremony. She has an elite cadre of teachers who work with her to present an impressive calendar of events. Four times a year I am on that calendar presenting my Psychic Gallery. This past Saturday was our Harvest Psychic Gallery, held on Mabon, the Autumnal Equinox. We had a full house of 25 lovely people in Pearl's sacred room... Read the full article at tarottrends.com The Week in Review Why I Am The Nine Of Pentacles Joanne's next contribution to the Tarot Translation group answers the question "Which card is your significator, and why?" Read the full article on tarottopics.org. Two of Wands: A reality check Fairwinds4linda discusses the power of the Two of Wands in her article this week. Read it on tarottopics.org. Fifty Shades of Judgement Christiana discusses the impact of the popular "Fifty Shades" trilogy. Read her post on thedarkforest.com. Tarot Tour Guide Barbara Graver recommends Christiana's Tarot Tour Guide. Read her review on tarottourguide.com. Welcome Autumn!   This past Saturday  we celebrated the Autumnal Equinox, also known as Mabon. This marks a time of gratitude, when we consider our good fortunes; our personal harvest. It is also a time to consider what we would like to harvest in the coming months. What about you? For what are your grateful? And what would you like to manifest in your life in the upcoming months?   Don't Miss the First-Ever Psychic Hour with Christiana on Webex  For many years I was the Resident Psychic on a few broadcast radio and TV stations. Typically, we would have "Psychic Hour" which was a time when anyone could call in, ask a question, and get a free psychic reading with me.  This provided an hour's entertainment for listens, and free readings for those who called. Now, I spend more time doing Psychic Galleries, which are gathering of seekers who come together in sacred space to receive messages from Spirit. What I propose to do this Sunday is a combination of those two energies. For one hour on Sunday, September 30 starting out at 4 pm I will be available on Webex for the first-ever Psychic Hour with Christiana. Log in, ask your question, and stick around to hear the readings of others and participate in the chat room! It's totally free, and I think it will be totally fun - and enlightening! For more information, and for log-in instructions, visit the event listing on celebratespiritualgrowth.com. Your Weekly One-Card Reading  Your one-card reading for the week is the Four of Swords. The Waite Rider Smith Four of Swords pictures the sleeping knight in a death-like pose. Other decks depict the card character recovering from an illness or injury. Still others portray a character clearly in meditation. This card can be about taking a much-need rest. It can be a time out, and a time to recover. This card can indicate the need for meditation, and the need to quiet the mind. The Four of Swords can advise you to create sacred space, and stay away from the craziness of mundane chatter. It gives you permission to take time for yourself. It reminds you of the importance of rest and rejuvenation. If you are obsessing about something, this card is a clear directive to give it a rest! Check Out the Tarot Blog Hop! I didn't realize that tarot blogging was such a "thing" until I started doing in myself, and reading other tarotist's blogs.  Tarot blogs can contain a lot of useful information, from musings to spreads to card interpretations to recipes and jokes. Now I am part of the Tarot Blog Hop. The Tarot Blog Hop blogs together eight times a year. We all agree to write on a particular topic, and to link to the person before us, and the person after us, in a chain. We all post our blogs at the same time, all across the word. This past Saturday was the Mabon Tarot Blog Hop, in honor of the Autumnal Equinox.  Twenty-eight tarot bloggers wrote on the topic of The Power of Transformation. We each had to choose a tarot card, deck or spread to describe the process by which we are transformed, just as grapes and honey are transformed into mead. Check out my blog entry "The Power of Transformation" on tarottrends.com, and then follow the links to see what tarotists all over the world had to say on the same subject!   Tarot Tour Guide Available Now! Get your copy of Chistiana's Tarot Tour Guide in large format paperback or eBook format for most readers, tablet and PC. Available on Amazon, Barnes and Nobel, Smashwords and from the publisher, Jupiter Gardens Press. Buy It Now    Reviews    Read an Exerpt Tarot by Christiana tarotbychristiana.com To schedule a reading or for more information call 561-655-1160 Toll free call 866-99TAROT (866-998-2768)

Tarot by Christiana Weekly Newsletter September 19, 2012

Hello folks! Although today is National Talk Like a Pirate Day, I will be writing this newsletter in standard English.

Before I tell you about everything I have going on, I want to tell you a few things about new recording technology available for phone and Skype readings. If you have an hour or half hour reading with me, I like to make a recording for you. This has always been the case; when I first started out almost twenty years ago I provided a cassette tape.

Now, you have choices! For a phone reading I can make an audio CD and mail it to you. I can mail you a CD with an MP3 on it. Or, I can email you a link to download the MP3. You can receive and listen to the MP3 on your computer, tablet or smartphone. You can put it in your MP3 player. Some e-readers can do it as well. In most cases you will receive your link within 24 hours of our conversation.

If you have a Skype reading, I can mail you an audio CD of our reading, or a CD with an MP3 it. I can also email you a link to download the MP4 video so you can experience the entire reading again, both audio and video!

If you are interested in Skype but need more information about it, I have added some info on the front page of my main website. Check it out here!

You probably know that I am doing a lot of teaching on line these days. I use Webex, which is an industry standard for on-line meetings and classes. You can attend by logging in on your computer, tablet or smartphone. Or, you can simply attend on the phone by dialing in. Many of my Webex presentations are free, others are premium and available for a small fee. About a recent webinar, one student had this to say.

"totally awesome- really got a great education- was very happy that I attended! I will definitely attend future webinars like these as I am very interested in learning more about tarot and this was very worthwhile and educational. Thank you very much for having it!"

I have recently started a new website called "Celebrate Spiritual Growth."  The Meetup it is linked to is the West Palm Beach Spiritual Growth Meetup. You can join it even if you aren't in West Palm Beach as many of my presentations are by webinar. Here we will explore topics such as psychic development and magick!

I have finally received my first shipment of my new book Tarot Tour Guide. It is a large-size paperback, and, I must admit, it is lovely! You can get Tarot Tour Guide for your e-reader from Amazon, the publisher, Jupiter Gardens Press, or any other e-book distributor. If you would like a signed copy from me, please email me privately. For reviews, and links to purchase, please visit the Tarot Tour Guide website.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, September 22, 2012
2:30-4:30 pm
Harvest Psychic Gallery at Pearl Rauberts' in Loxahatchee, FL

I am so happy to be returning to Pearl's for another afternoon of psychic readings. Seating is limited - when last I checked there were only four open spots. Let me know if you would like to attend. After our last gallery, one person had this to say.

"Outstanding! Christiana is excellent at what she does: accurate, sensitive, helpful and always entertaining!"

For more information, visit here.

Global Tarot Circle - Free Webinar
Sunday, September 23, 2012
5 pm Eastern

http://tarotcircle.org/events/3195
If you are interested in tarot, please join this free webinar. This is a time for us to talk, share and learn about tarot. Our topic for this meeting will be tarot spreads. Do you have questions about spreads? Do you want to learn a new spread? Do you have a favorite spread to share?

I will share some information about getting the most information possible from a tarot spread, so don't miss this! Visit the Tarot Circle website here for all the info you need!

Your Weekly One-Card Reading

Your one-card reading for the week is the Nine of Wands.

I call this card the "Wounded Warrior." The thing to remember is this. Yes, you have suffered. Yes, you have fought. But you are still standing. You can rest for a bit, but you must continue to be alert . Don't go seeking another fight right now, but don't let your guard down either. You are strong enough to handle whatever comes your way.

This card indicates a need for healing, and a need for patience. It may also describe a defensive posture. Are you feeling defensive right now? Is it right for you to be defensive, or is it unnecessary? You may be feeling a bit overwhelmed, but don't worry. You will be able to heal, and you will be able to fulfill your obligations.

Check out my poem about the Nine of Wands!

This Week's Special Read

Check out my recent blog post on my personal blog, Tarot Trends.

I hope you have a great week! See you soon!

Blessings,

Christiana

Tarot by Christiana Weekly Newsletter August 22, 2012

Tarot by Christiana Weekly Newsletter August 22, 2012

Hello Friends!

Before I tell you about this week's webinars, I want to let you know about a new technology that I am using for phone and Skype readings.

When I give you a reading by phone or Skype, I like to make a recording of the reading for you. Now, you have some choices about the most convenient way for you to receive that recording. As always, I can send you a CD by mail. Now I can also send you a CD with an MP3 on it. Or you can also have me email you with a link to download the MP3 audio or MP4 video in the case of a Skype reading.

As you know, I always try to stay in touch with new technologies that help me better serve you!

To schedule your phone or Skype reading, simply call 561-655-1160 or 866-99TAROT.

Events This Week

Premium Webinar
Sharing Wisdom - Reading for Others
Thursday, August 23, 7:00 pm Eastern
$20

http://tarotbychristiana.org/seminars/459

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.

Free Webinar
Basic Psychic Development
Sunday, August 26, 4:00 pm Eastern
Free

http://celebratespiritualgrowth.com/content/events/1560

Everyone is psychic! The challenge is to figure out what your gifts are, and to learn to develop them. Professional psychic Christiana Gaudet will share the basics with you. In this exciting webinar you will learn about psychic gifts, psychic tools and simple exercises you can do to strengthen your own psychic abilities.

Whether you are a professional psychic reader or simply want to learn to be more intuitive, you will enjoy this thought-provoking webinar.

Your One-Card Reading for the Week

Temperance speaks to us of alchemy, patience, art and balance. The message of Temperance is simple. Life is never perfect. But, if you take a bit of this and a little of that and blend it together, you can find the perfect blend, and the perfect balance.

Transformation is always possible if you are both cautious and creative.

Read my poem about Temperance here.

This Week's Special Read

Read my review of Ciro Marchetti's new Gilded Tarot Royale.

Have a great week!  Hope to see you soon.