I feel like I'm stalking you two. I'm not. Yet. But FFS you keep writing about shit that is so relevant and connected to my life. I TOTALLY hear this and concur. I had a time a few years ago when my absolute bestie and I had a whopping fall out, at exactly the same time as I left the country. It was so hideous my heart hurts when I think of it now, 18 years later. At the time, I consulted my pack, and I can't remember the card I pulled but it was basically turn your back, walk away, leave the dead wood behind. My immediate gut reaction to this approach was so strong. FUCK NO! That's my darling buddy, a woman I have laughed with and loved like no other. Yes, this is shit but there is NO WAY I am ditching this friendship. We will persevere. It will take time but we will get there. And we did. And that to me is tarot. It's like flipping a coin and hating the answer. You then know the alternative was what you really wanted. I keep meaning to study it closer. I think having read this that's my sign to get TF on with it. Thanks. I bloody love you two (and her, who I still utterly adore, and now her fab kids too) x
NEVER STOP! We love it, Jo! You're our star reader. We're so pleased to get your lovely feedback. This is our whole aim of Wayward Wimmin, writing about things that interest and are relevant to us and our stage of life. Yes, I absolutely agree. We know the answers inside, it sometimes takes a pretty card to realise them. x
Thanks for the article, it made me sit here and think about tarot for a while... My favourite deck is the original Rider Waite deck. I went into a shop like the one you describe - and I really wanted to like one of the other decks. I was disappointed in myself that I didn't and was drawn to something that could appear staid and conventional in comparison to all the original contemporary stuff that's out there. Like I wasn't original or creative or contemporary enough myself!:) Silly I know. I still love my deck though and don't want another one. (And I accept that I do have a staid and conventional side in many respects)
I've had mostly extremely negative tarot readings for more than 10 years. (whether it's been me or someone else doing the reading) But I've looked at all those negative cards and gone 'I know, I know...' (Even if I so didn't want it to be like that - and sometimes I told myself it wasn't true because it wasn't what I wanted, and went on to 'cheat' (myself) by just pulling out another and another to get a 'good' one. (It always took a surprisingly big number to get a card that was acceptable to me!).
However, I here to tell you, just recently I'm pulling out very positive cards.
Hey I'm finally changing and growing!:)
I've pulled the Ace of Swords twice in the last 2 weeks in answer to questions about the near future. 'A major breakthrough' is what my book says! Yes! in SO many ways is what I think! (sobbing) (no just kidding). 'A triumph over difficulties through the use of mental means and spiritual growth' is what my book says - and I - well I bloody well agree!
I feel like I'm stalking you two. I'm not. Yet. But FFS you keep writing about shit that is so relevant and connected to my life. I TOTALLY hear this and concur. I had a time a few years ago when my absolute bestie and I had a whopping fall out, at exactly the same time as I left the country. It was so hideous my heart hurts when I think of it now, 18 years later. At the time, I consulted my pack, and I can't remember the card I pulled but it was basically turn your back, walk away, leave the dead wood behind. My immediate gut reaction to this approach was so strong. FUCK NO! That's my darling buddy, a woman I have laughed with and loved like no other. Yes, this is shit but there is NO WAY I am ditching this friendship. We will persevere. It will take time but we will get there. And we did. And that to me is tarot. It's like flipping a coin and hating the answer. You then know the alternative was what you really wanted. I keep meaning to study it closer. I think having read this that's my sign to get TF on with it. Thanks. I bloody love you two (and her, who I still utterly adore, and now her fab kids too) x
NEVER STOP! We love it, Jo! You're our star reader. We're so pleased to get your lovely feedback. This is our whole aim of Wayward Wimmin, writing about things that interest and are relevant to us and our stage of life. Yes, I absolutely agree. We know the answers inside, it sometimes takes a pretty card to realise them. x
P.S I love you too - and I am stalking you.
We'll take that, Fiona! So glad you love our writing.
Thanks for the article, it made me sit here and think about tarot for a while... My favourite deck is the original Rider Waite deck. I went into a shop like the one you describe - and I really wanted to like one of the other decks. I was disappointed in myself that I didn't and was drawn to something that could appear staid and conventional in comparison to all the original contemporary stuff that's out there. Like I wasn't original or creative or contemporary enough myself!:) Silly I know. I still love my deck though and don't want another one. (And I accept that I do have a staid and conventional side in many respects)
I've had mostly extremely negative tarot readings for more than 10 years. (whether it's been me or someone else doing the reading) But I've looked at all those negative cards and gone 'I know, I know...' (Even if I so didn't want it to be like that - and sometimes I told myself it wasn't true because it wasn't what I wanted, and went on to 'cheat' (myself) by just pulling out another and another to get a 'good' one. (It always took a surprisingly big number to get a card that was acceptable to me!).
However, I here to tell you, just recently I'm pulling out very positive cards.
Hey I'm finally changing and growing!:)
I've pulled the Ace of Swords twice in the last 2 weeks in answer to questions about the near future. 'A major breakthrough' is what my book says! Yes! in SO many ways is what I think! (sobbing) (no just kidding). 'A triumph over difficulties through the use of mental means and spiritual growth' is what my book says - and I - well I bloody well agree!
Choosing happiness again now.