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Devotional Tarot Series: Freyja’s Feathers

This particular spread is inspired by the cloak belonging to Freyja referenced in the Skáldskaparmál and the Þrymskviða. It is sometimes called “Valshamr,” meaning “hawk’s plumage,” “falcon’s shape” or “the falcon feathered cloak,” and is imbued with a particular magic that allows user to become a falcon, granting them the power to fly. It can be taken as a symbol of independence or freedom. Thus, this is spread meant to reveal desires and the ways to obtain them; a way to for us to soar on Freyja’s wings.

The Self — This is the sitter and/or their desire. What are they seeking?

The Nest — Here is the origin of the subject matter. What motive underlies what it is that they want? How will that influence their goal?

The Quill — The foundation. How is the sitter meant to go about obtaining what they want? This is the initial step.

The Plume — What are the conditions that will influence their plan? Will the weather be fair or foul? These are eventualities to prepare for.

The Wing — How can the plan take flight? These are the things the sitter can do to put their ideas in motion.

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Aries: carnelian to increase confidence and energy, bloodstone for courage and determination, hematite for protection and strength, diamond to help with passion and endurance

Taurus: rose quartz for sensuality and romance, tiger’s eye for grounding, practicality, and protection, emerald for loyalty and materialism, tourmaline for manifesting wealth and proper values

Gemini: celestite or blue lace agate to improve communication and self-expression, citrine for optimism and fun, opal for adaptation and change, any form of agate to improve observation and analysis

Cancer: moonstone to enhance intuition and imagination, petalite to decrease moodiness and sensitivity, rose quartz for love, empathy, and healing, ocean jasper for relaxation and comfort Leo: sunstone for self-confidence and pride, amber for bravery and positivity, rhodochrosite to channel into compassion and loyalty, ruby to maintain a healthy ego and heart, tiger’s eye for leadership and encouragement

Virgo: spirit quartz for grounding and spiritual growth, moss agate to increase productivity and maintain a healthy well-being, howlite to decrease anxiety and restlessness, peridot to alleviate critical behaviors against themselves and others

Libra: opal to increase self-love and appeal, jade for balance and diplomacy, yellow aventurine to help make decisions and remain logical, topaz for creativity and kindness

Scorpio: obsidian for protection, citrine for magnetism and charm, malachite for overcoming transformations and change, apache tears for power and manifestation

Sagittarius: turquoise for honesty and understanding, sodalite for self-discovery and trust, lapis lazuli to enhance intuition, clarity, and morality, blue goldstone to combat over-indulgence 

Capricorn: jet to protect and provide structure, smokey quartz for grounding and getting organized, garnet for strength and ambition, ruby to take accountability and remain disciplined in troubling times

Aquarius: amethyst to enhance the intuition, labradorite for manifesting ideas and getting creative, aquamarine to influence cooperation, abalone shell for compassion and humanitarianism