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Contrary to the myth, no one can read your cards better than you can. If the question is, “What is the future of our marriage?” and you pull Death, that normally means an ending. But what if when you met your husband and fell in love at first sight, he was wearing a shirt with the Grim Reaper on it? No tarot reader but yourself can interpret Death’s true meaning here: that the love between you will always stay as fresh as on the day you met.

STEP 1: Stick with the first message.

The Five of Swords is a card of competition. Sometimes, it predicts that you will be the winner; other times, that you will be the loser. When reading for yourself, you will go back and forth between these two options, completely overthinking it. But the moment you drew the Five of Swords, it will have given you the right answer. A quick feeling. A flash of dread or gladness. Positive or negative, that is the truth. Accept it.

STEP 2: Look at the surrounding cards.

In a spread, no individual tarot card speaks alone. Its message is strengthened or weakened by the ones above, below and beside it. If your gut is telling you that a card’s message is negative, believe it. But do not feel hopeless. Look to the others near it. If The Sun’s rays are shining down on the Five of Swords, and the Six of Wands is right beside it, then you will be defeated, yes. But joy and success will soon overtake your sadness.

STEP 3: Consider what the cards mean to you.

The majority of tarot books will tell you that The Tower means tragedy and disaster. But each time this card appeared in my own readings, it brought me nothing but beautifully shocking things. Confessions of love… unexpected victories… successful Hail Marys… It is crucial to learn the cards’ traditional meanings. But the language between you and your deck is more important than any expert’s teachings.

Hello, My name is Alva Tauri! I am an herbalist, spirit worker, tarot and oracle reader, and lunar and herbal witch dedicated to closing the education gap when it comes to herbalism and witch practices!

Today I wanted to talk about how I make moon water, as it is an extremely common component in my spells and magic work and, as I begin sharing more of my spell work with you all here, I believe it will be extremely important for each of you to know how to make and use it.

Lets get into it:

"How do I make moon water?"

making moon water is actually a relatively easy task. all you need to make it is:

a non-plastic container: glass is recommended for this

water: many people source their water for moon water from lakes, oceans, river, etc. natural sources tend to be recommended. however, they are NOT necessary. if you do not have access to naturally sourced water or it does not align with the work you intend to do with that water (I.E. you may intend to drink it, and, in that case, you would likely not want to get naturally sourced water) that is okay! tap water works just as well.

the moon: it is best to do this during a full moon. however, as long as there is moonlight available you can make moon water.

Basil:  money, luck, prosperity, happiness

Bay Leaf: energy, cleansing, can be charged with almost any intention

Camomile: Caring, kindness, luck, growth, self-love growth, confidence, avoiding negativity, happiness

Cinnamon: passion, quick success, fire magick

Chia seeds: Growth, health, kindness, Property

Chilli flakes:  Pride, confidence, power, strength, Passion

Cumin: Courage, bravery, protection, loyalty

Dandelion: wishes, charisma, success, good luck

Dill: sexual love, luck, protection

Eucalyptus: cleansing, healing, purifying, relaxing, comfort

Fennel:  hate, anger

Flax seeds: Prosperity, growth, new beginnings

Ginger: fiery passion, success, and personal power

Jasmine: love, dreams, sensuality, luxury and kindness

Lavender: love and attraction, purification, relaxation, restful sleep

Nutmeg: luck, Health, Fidelity, Love, Prosperity, comfort, loyalty

Oregano:  comfort, love, warmth

Paprika:  Pride, confidence, power, strength

Parsley: Cleansing. purification

Peppermint: healing, purification, love and energy, cleansing, prosperity

Poppy seeds: protection, intuition, self-assurance, hexing and cursing

Rose: love, beauty, harmony, romance, attraction

Rosemary: cleansing, purification, wisdom, protection

Sesame seeds: Prosperity, growth, health, nurturing

Spearmint: love, cleansing, renewal, blessing

Sunflower seeds: happiness, growth, joy

Thyme: beauty, strength, courage

Turmeric: confidence, creativity, energy

Vanilla: love and sexuality

Charles Picqué, 1799-1869

Hebe, ca.1826, oil on canvas, 260x197 cm

this is pure art

Ana Takahashi (makeup artist)