I love this Tarot Spread for Winter Solstice. Thank you SO much for creating it, Joanna. The cards I pulled were amazing. From the Herbcrafter’s deck:
Gift of nurturing darkness is the Sunflower, Magician—encouragement to nurture my creative/magical ideas in this time of darkness.
Promise of returning sun is Cinnamon, 7 of fire—this speaks of vision from ancestors, and the ancestors have REALLY been present and communicating with me lately.
Finding personal hope in: Dandelion, Fool—follow those dream seeds into the unknown!
Action to offer hope for my community: Black cohosh, 5 of fire: my sacred anger; and action for resistance (am gonna be registering a lot of voters this year)
My Holy Helper wants me to know: Eucalyptus, 7 of air, follow truth with integrity
(The Portal card for this reading, the next step beyond the reading—Tulsi, Awakening)
A big YES to registering voters this year! Go Blue Texas! 😍 What a beautiful reading, Suzanne. I would be so happy to pull those cards. Big Solstice blessings in the coming year to you.
This was just what I needed to keep the Solstice in a soft and nurturing way this year. So often I use the Gaian Tarot on my phone, but last night I pulled out my beautiful deck, gave her a good shuffle, and let my her speak to me with my own voice. The reading was full of fire and earth, hibernation and wonder. Now I sit in the early morning light, waiting to greet the sun once more, with mug and sugar cookie in hand.
Yule Blessings, my dear friend. <3. And Blessings on Waverly’s spirit and all of the wonderful traditions on which she shone a light. This spread really nourished me this morning. My gift of the nurturing darkness is 21~Gaia, the knowledge that all will be well and all IS well. Thank you, Holy Mother! The promise of the returning sun is 17 ~ The Star (my favorite card), the promise that dreams can come true and HAVE come true. Again, Thank you, Holy Mother! I find potential and hope for my personal life through 6 of Air, community, like-minded folks, kindred spirits and the shared human experience. I love that a little robin is in this card and it confirms for me that moving back home going to be a huge blessing. Today, my Holy Helpers want me to know 6 of Fire, that even though I’m at the tail end of an ordeal and a bit burnt out, rejuvenation will come from being in the magical embrace of my community and family once more. Grateful for this wisdom.
Oh Robin, what a wonderful reading for the coming year. I know that returning home is going to be such a huge blessing for you and the girls, for your whole family. Sending love & hugs to you this morning. 💚
Thank you for remembering Waverley in this post! For myself, I keep Epona's Day on 18th, to remind me to stop for midwinter. I hope you are feeling better and that good, deep restoration continues to strengthen you! much love, Caitlīn
Thank you dear Caitlīn. So grateful for those of us who keep Waverly's memory burning bright. I love your practice of Epona's Day. Good health & joy to you & yours this coming year.
Waverly’s practice is so impressive. and awesome both of you try to practice without electricity. Beautiful!
I like bottle lights in my grandmothers purple Italian wine glasses
Alaina, that sounds gorgeous.
Lovely spread, Joanna. 🙏
I love this Tarot Spread for Winter Solstice. Thank you SO much for creating it, Joanna. The cards I pulled were amazing. From the Herbcrafter’s deck:
Gift of nurturing darkness is the Sunflower, Magician—encouragement to nurture my creative/magical ideas in this time of darkness.
Promise of returning sun is Cinnamon, 7 of fire—this speaks of vision from ancestors, and the ancestors have REALLY been present and communicating with me lately.
Finding personal hope in: Dandelion, Fool—follow those dream seeds into the unknown!
Action to offer hope for my community: Black cohosh, 5 of fire: my sacred anger; and action for resistance (am gonna be registering a lot of voters this year)
My Holy Helper wants me to know: Eucalyptus, 7 of air, follow truth with integrity
(The Portal card for this reading, the next step beyond the reading—Tulsi, Awakening)
Solstice joy and peace to you.
A big YES to registering voters this year! Go Blue Texas! 😍 What a beautiful reading, Suzanne. I would be so happy to pull those cards. Big Solstice blessings in the coming year to you.
This was just what I needed to keep the Solstice in a soft and nurturing way this year. So often I use the Gaian Tarot on my phone, but last night I pulled out my beautiful deck, gave her a good shuffle, and let my her speak to me with my own voice. The reading was full of fire and earth, hibernation and wonder. Now I sit in the early morning light, waiting to greet the sun once more, with mug and sugar cookie in hand.
Mmmm, Victoria! "The reading was full of fire and earth, hibernation and wonder." I love hearing this, thank you.
Yule Blessings, my dear friend. <3. And Blessings on Waverly’s spirit and all of the wonderful traditions on which she shone a light. This spread really nourished me this morning. My gift of the nurturing darkness is 21~Gaia, the knowledge that all will be well and all IS well. Thank you, Holy Mother! The promise of the returning sun is 17 ~ The Star (my favorite card), the promise that dreams can come true and HAVE come true. Again, Thank you, Holy Mother! I find potential and hope for my personal life through 6 of Air, community, like-minded folks, kindred spirits and the shared human experience. I love that a little robin is in this card and it confirms for me that moving back home going to be a huge blessing. Today, my Holy Helpers want me to know 6 of Fire, that even though I’m at the tail end of an ordeal and a bit burnt out, rejuvenation will come from being in the magical embrace of my community and family once more. Grateful for this wisdom.
Oh Robin, what a wonderful reading for the coming year. I know that returning home is going to be such a huge blessing for you and the girls, for your whole family. Sending love & hugs to you this morning. 💚
Merry Yule, Joanna, the blessings of light and much love to you at this turning the Wheel of the Year.
And to you, dear Cate! We go back a long way, don't we. Blessed be. 💚🕯🎄
Thank you for this. Just what I needed. Have a wonderful festive season. Much love! 🧡
Wishing deep restoration and good health for you in the coming year, dear Heather. Much love right back to you.
Thank you for this lovely post and tarot spread. Happy Solstice to you!
And to you, Julie!
Thank you for remembering Waverley in this post! For myself, I keep Epona's Day on 18th, to remind me to stop for midwinter. I hope you are feeling better and that good, deep restoration continues to strengthen you! much love, Caitlīn
Thank you dear Caitlīn. So grateful for those of us who keep Waverly's memory burning bright. I love your practice of Epona's Day. Good health & joy to you & yours this coming year.
I'm so glad to hear you'll spend the day immersed in Waverly's words, Kathleen. And yes, I'm dipping gingersnaps in coffee right now! 🤣