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Phone Call With Spirits Tarot Spread

If you are looking to contact a loved one, a ancestor, a spirit lingering around your house. This is a perfect tarot spread for you. The month of October the veil to the spirit world is very thin, spirits want to communicate with us.

Samhain kicks off this month of November! I am using this tarot spread to give me an idea of what is to come (for me) this month. This isn't specific to November, you can use this for any month.

There are many new month tarot spreads, this is just my personal spread! I like this one because it doesn't have too many cards involved. As someone who gets distracted or forgets easily, having fewer cards helps me a lot.

Here is some clarification on the card positions if you need!

1. Current self/situation

-This is basically a "check in" card. Where are you at right now mentally and spiritually?

2. Theme of the month

-The overall theme that you'll find throughout this month. This could be key words or phrases.

3. Obstacle/problem this month

-Self explanatory, this card represents the issues that may arise for you this coming month.

4. Action(s) to take this month

-Something (or multiple things) you need to do in order to succeed this month.

5. Shadow Card

-I personally view shadow cards as things you need to know or something extra the world is trying to tell you. Spiritual guides, ancestors, deities, or your higher self can reach out to you especially through this card.

A compilation of tarot notes based on my experience and observations as a tarot reader.

🍬 The question you are asking is the most important part of a tarot reading. That's why you should only ask one question at a time for clear and precise answers. If you ask more than one question at a time, you'll have a harder time interpreting the cards because you don't immediately know which card answers which question.

🍬 You don't actually have to verbally ask a question to your deck, they already know what question you're thinking about. They're telepathic.

🍬 Tarot decks are good at adapting to your needs. Eg; if you tell them you'll only read them intuitively based on their imagery then they'll give you cards based on the imagery regardless of how much the imagery doesn't correspond to the traditional meaning of the cards.

🍬 A common mistake readers make is using too many jumper cards in their reading. What I mean is this; you're shuffling your deck and then BAM a bunch of cards fall out (more than 3), then you take all of them and use them in your reading. This is just my recommendation; do not do that. It will only confuse you because when this happens, it's usually a case of bad shuffling and the cards you get won't give you proper clarity on the question you asked. If 3 or more jumper cards comes out all at once, I recommend putting them back in the deck and continue shuffling.

🍬 Tarot de Marseilles and Thoth Tarot are very different from the Traditional Rider Waite Smith Tarot (RWS), in terms of imagery and meaning. Thus, you're not supposed to mix them together like interpreting Thoth Tarot using RWS card meanings.

🍬 Pip cards are minor arcana cards that only have symbols on them. Eg; Four of Wands (if a pip card) would literally only have four wands as the imagery of the deck.

🍬 There are tons of ways to do yes/no readings with tarot. The one I use is cards with positive meanings = yes while cards with negative meanings = no, I only pull one card unless I need more clarification. Some other people use upright as yes and reversals as no.

🍬 I believe the most effective way to do timing readings is to only use minor arcana (excluding court cards) and classify the suits into specific time. Eg; wands = days, swords = weeks, cups = months, pentacles = years.

🍬 For predicting career; wands = creative careers, swords = careers involving intellect, law or technology, cups = health and care, pentacles = finance and business. Of course, you have to take the card meaning into account as well, not just the suit.

🍬 You can predict astrology placements by using major arcana and their astrological correspondence.

🍬 The Chariot to me always has the theme of overcoming challenges and transportation.

🍬 The Moon will always have something to do with intuition and emotions to me.

🍬 People be afraid of the "negative" cards such as Death, Tower, Ten of Swords, The Wheel of Fortune, Devil, etc. while I am afraid of the Emperor reversed which can give the theme of abuse.

🍬 To me, the Wheel of Fortune gives a more "life is full of ups and downs" as opposed to what some people interpret it as, which is "everything is going to shit".

🍬 The Devil coming out during a personality reading doesn't necessarily mean that the person is toxic, obsessive or addicted to something. It could also mean that the person feels restricted from being themselves or doing things that they want to do. Eg; closeted LGBT+ person in a judgemental society.

🍬 Aromantics would read the Lovers and Two of Cups differently than others, preferring to get rid of the romantic theme of the cards' meaning. Which reminds me:

🍬 The Lovers doesn't necessarily have to mean a romantic relationship.

🍬 And a lot of people prefer to use Two of Cups as romantic relationship than the Lovers.

🍬 Five of Cups can also mean that someone is being pessimistic and refuse to acknowledge the positive side of things. Instead, they wallow in their self pity.

🍬 The Queen of Swords to me is someone who doesn't care about what people think of her.

🍬 To me, Six of Swords is not gonna be a smooth journey. It's gonna be a difficult or at least rocky one.

🍬 Seven of Swords can also mean being calculated and hiding your true self from people or the public. It's a card for celebrities. It doesn't necessarily mean they're a bad person inside though. This card can also mean being a lone wolf.

🍬 Four of Pentacles always reminds me of being possessive/protective especially of one's finances.

🍬 Five of Pentacles can also mean not asking for help even when you need it.

🍬 The nines of every suit is like "almost there but not yet".

🍬 The oldest surviving tarot deck pattern is Tarot de Marseilles.

🍬 A lot of people don't vibe well with the Original Rider Waite Smith Tarot Deck.

🍬 The harshest tarot decks (according to my observation) are the Wonderland Tarot and Shadowscapes Tarot.

🍬 The Nightmare Before Christmas tarot deck is apparently very good with communicating with spirits.

🍬 The Wild Unknown decks apparently give dark and mysterious vibes (not negative, think Scorpio vibes).

🍬 Tarot of the Divine is really sassy.

🍬 Tarot de la Nuit has a rather pessimistic look on things but is amazing at understanding people. It also gives big sis vibes.

🍬 Traditional Manga Tarot is very money minded. I mostly get pentacles cards when I use the deck.

🍬 Cute tarot decks usually give cute, soft, friendly and cheerful attitude.

🍬 Fanmade tarot decks are way better in terms of art and quality compared to official tarot decks like Disney Villains Tarot.

🍬 When you interview any romance-themed tarot deck and you ask "What type of readings are you best suited for?", they won't answer romance/love readings.

Nobody asked for this but I wanted to make it anyway. Hope you enjoyed! And remember to eat your meals and stay safe 💖 If you'd like to make your own "tarot notes", go ahead! I'd love to read them UwU

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This spread uses all the Major Arcana to give you an overview of your whole year ahead. It is best performed on your birthday or on New Year’s Eve.

STEP 1: Lay out the Major Arcana in order.

Line 1: The Fool to The Lovers Line 2: The Chariot to The Hanged Man Line 3: Death to The Star Line 4: The Moon to The World

STEP 2: Shuffle the Minor Arcana.

As you do this, ask your higher power to show you a glimpse of your destiny for the upcoming year.

STEP 3: Draw a Minor for each Major.

One by one, take 21 cards from the top of the deck and place them over the Major Arcana, starting with The Fool. Then take the card at the bottom of the deck, and place it over The World.

STEP 4: Read the Minor against the Major.

The Major Arcana represent the important aspects of your life. The Minor Arcana reveal what will take place within these aspects.

The Fool – What will begin in your life?

The Magician – What dream will manifest?

The High Priestess – What secret will be uncovered?

The Empress – What will you harvest?

The Emperor – What will you have control over?

The Hierophant – What will remain unchanged?

The Lovers – How will your love life be?

The Chariot – What will make you victorious?

Strength – Where will you find strength?

The Hermit – What will you need to reflect on?

Wheel of Fortune – Where will you find luck?

Justice – Who will avenge you?

The Hanged Man – What will you have to sacrifice?

Death – What will be reborn?

Temperance – What will bring balance into your life?

The Devil – What will you be most passionate about?

The Tower – What will trigger a profound change?

The Star – Where will you find hope?

The Moon – What will stay clouded?

The Sun – What will bring you joy?

Judgement – Which of your oppressors will be punished?

The World – What will give you a sense of accomplishment?

Sample Interpretation:

The Four of Pentacles on The Lovers – “Your romantic partner will be very protective of you, maybe even to the point of being possessive.”

The Ace of Wands on The Hanged Man – “You will need to sacrifice a part of your career or pause a project you are passionate about.”

The Ten of Cups on The Devil – “You will be focusing all your attention and energy on starting or expanding your family.”

If we tie it all together, we arrive at: “You will get pregnant this year, prompting you to leave your stressful though fulfilling job, so you could focus instead on ensuring you have optimal health to carry the baby to term. During your pregnancy, your spouse will be taking care of you even more than before.”

STEP 5: Identify the court cards.

The Kings, Queens and Knights are the people who will play a vital role in your life, positively or otherwise.

King of Wands – Leo (Fixed Fire)

Queen of Wands – Aries (Cardinal Fire)

Knight of Wands – Sagittarius (Mutable Fire)

King of Cups – Scorpio (Fixed Water)

Queen of Cups – Cancer (Cardinal Water)

Knight of Cups – Pisces (Mutable Water)

King of Swords – Aquarius (Fixed Air)

Queen of Swords – Libra (Cardinal Air)

Knight of Swords – Gemini (Mutable Air)

King of Pentacles – Taurus (Fixed Earth)

Queen of Pentacles – Capricorn (Cardinal Earth)

Knight of Pentacles – Virgo (Mutable Earth)

Sample Interpretation:

There are two couples here — the King and Queen of Wands and the King and Queen of Pentacles: “You and your other half will be highly supportive of each other. You could be a Taurus and they could be an Aries, or vice versa. Either way, you will strongly feel the love and passion in your relationship.”

STEP 6: Notice the dominant suit.

Wands – Passion will overflow.

Cups – Emotions run the show.

Swords – The battle is in your mind.

Pentacles – Finances will be bright.

Sample Interpretation:

There are nine Wands and nine Pentacles each: “Your year will definitely not be lacking in passion and stability — materially and emotionally.”

STEP 7: Note the numbers that appear at least thrice.

Aces – A year of beginnings

Twos – A year of dilemmas

Threes – A year of affairs

Fours – A year of stability

Fives – A year of changes

Sixes – A year of harmony

Sevens – A year of challenges

Eights – A year of labor

Nines – A year of completion

Tens – A year of harvest

Sample Interpretation:

No number appeared more than twice. There is no discernible theme, numerology-wise.

STEP 8: Observe the ruling colors.

Black – Loneliness, regret, obstacles, purging

Red, Yellow, Orange – Passion, love, happiness, power

Blue, White, Green – Spirituality, logic, innocence, intuition

Sample Interpretation:

Red, yellow and orange are the ruling colors: “Your year will be filled with a passionate love that will bring you joy and a strong sense of control over your life.”

STEP 9: Record your grand tableau.

Take a photograph of your spread, and write down your interpretations of it.

STEP 10: Review your grand tableau.

Post traumatic stress disorder: If you have nightmares and flashbacks about your past, it's ok. It doesn't mean that you are weak, not at all, it just means that your brain is having trouble coping with what happened and is trying to find a way to. Talking to someone about what happened will help you. It won't be easy and it will take time, but eventually it willl fade away with help.

Rape: It was not your fault. He/she had no right to take advantage of you. You never asked for it. It wasnt because of what you were weariing or how much you drank...if you never said yes its not consensual. If you couldnt stop the person that doesnt mean you were weak or deserved it. You aren't alone. I am here for you.

Anxiety: Its ok to be not ok. Being anxious doesn't make you weak. Just remember to take deep breathes and try to pray. It's going to be ok. I am here for you.

Self Harm: I know how hard it is to deal with the urges to cut or hurt yourself in some way. Please know that I am here for you whenever you need someone to talk to. You don't need to hurt yourself. You dont deserve pain. You are amazing. i hope one day you believe me.

Eating disorders: No matter what size jeans you wear, you are beautiful. The number on the scale does not determine your worth. Food is fuel for your body, just like cars need gas your body needs food. Food wont make you fat ugly disgusting or anything negative. You are beautiful just the way you are. You are worthwhile. You are important.

Depression: Unable to get out of bed today? that's ok. Just curl up with a blanket and snuggle under your sheets. You are ok. Even the darkest nights will end. You can't see rainbows without a storm, but this storm will pass. I am proud of you just for being alive. If you were able to get out of bed, i am proud of you. If you stayed in your pjs all day, i am proud of you. If you tried to smile but couldn't I am proud of you. If you managed to smile, I am proud of you.

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{Art by Julia Nikita}

The sabbats are holidays celebrated throughout the year on solstices, equinoxes, and the midpoints between them. These sabbats form the Wheel of the year.

There is a controversy surrounding the dates of these holidays, as people celebrate them all over the earth, not only in the northen hemisphere but in the southern too. 

One viewpoint is that the Sabbats should be celebrated as they were originally created to be… in other words, Samhain is October 31st, regardless of where you live. In the Southern Hemisphere, even though you are just gearing up to summer on October 31st, this perspective says that you celebrate the cleansing and releasing, the honouring of the dead just as you would if you lived in the Northern Hemisphere. The other viewpoint (the one I personally agree with) is that you should celebrate when you feel like the season corresponds with the holiday, in other words, your craft, your rules. So if you live in the southern hemisphere, you have the choice.

I’ll be writing the dates for each holiday starting with the northen hemisphere and then the dates that many people celebrate them in the southern hemisphere

🌲𝐘𝐔𝐋𝐄

{December 21st//June 21st}

Yule focuses on rebirth and renewal as the sun makes its way back to the earth. It’s all about new beginnings, reflection and embracing warmth. Much like Christmas, many celebrate with a feast, gift giving, being cosy and appreciating the good.

↟Nature: cedar, frankincense, myrrh, mistletoe, pine, birch, ivy.

↟Foods//flavours: ginger, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, wintergreen, apple, dried fruit.

↟Stones: citrine, ruby, garnet, alexandrite, green tourmaline.

↟Activities: decorate your altar with incense associated with Yule, burn ash wood for prosperity, bake using Yule flavours like ginger or cinnamon, make wreathes to hang around the house, spend time with loved ones.

🕯️𝐈𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐂

{February 1st//August 1st}

Imbolc focuses on celebrating the nature that is preparing to grow and renewal, also known as “candlemas” and the “Feast of Pan”.

↟Nature: basil, blackberry, heather, celandine, iris, wisteria, vanilla, bay, yellow and white flowers.

↟Foods//flavours: pumpkin and sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, peppers, onions, spices, and herbal teas.

↟Stones: amethyst, bloodstone, garnet, ruby, onyx.

↟Activities: decorate with candles and sun decorations, go hiking, have a bonfire, bake foods with poppy seeds, and burn any leftover winter herbs.

🌼𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐀

{March 21st//September 21st}

Ostara focuses on manifesting creativity and love. As the days become longer, energy becomes stronger.

↟Nature: ash, alder, daffodil, honeysuckle, narcissus, primrose, violet, jasmine.

↟Foods//flavours: olives, maple syrup, honey, edible flowers, chocolate, pine nuts, nettle or lavender tea, local fruits and vegetables.

↟Stones: amethyst, rose quartz, moonstone.

↟Activities: gardening and planting seeds, bake breads with olives or honey for example, start new projects, talk to plants, do some painting, decorate with wildflowers.

🌰𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐄

{May 1st//November 1st}

Beltane focuses on fertility, love and abundance. Also known as “may day”, on this sabbat many celebrate with dancing, bonfires and many high energy activities, including enjoying themselves sexually with a partner or even conceiving children.

↟Nature: frankincense, lilac, ivy, marigold, woods, rose, thyme, mint, yarrow.

↟Foods//flavours: oats, leafy greens, fruits, breads, honey.

↟Stones: malachite, amber, fire opal, red jasper.

↟Activities: dance, decorate with florals and symbols of the sea, go to the beach, go hiking, have a bonfire, feast on fruits, vegetables and grains, laugh and let your hair down. And if you’re trying to conceive or simply would like to have sex, Beltane is a wonderful time to do so.

🦋𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐀

{June 21st//December 21st}

Litha focuses on growth and celebrating the longest day of the year and the sun, before the shorter days begin.

↟Nature: fern, yarrow, sage, rose, oak, mugwort, lavender, chamomile, myrrh, pine.

↟Foods//flavours: herbed bread, honey, sunflower seeds, iced herbal tea, lemon, vanilla.

↟Stones: lapis lazuli, amethyst, malachite, tiger’s eye.

↟Activities: make or buy a sun catcher, surround yourself with warm tones, watch the sunrise and sunset, make sun water, spend time outdoors, make use of herbs.

🌾𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐒//𝐋𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐇

{August 2nd//February 2nd}

Lammas, or lughnasadh focuses on celebrating the first of the three harvesting sabbats and taking time to really feel the positivity in different aspects of life.

↟Nature: cornstalks, heather, acacia flowers, hollyhock, oak leaves, wheat, myrtle, spices.

↟Food//flavours: grainy bread, corn, potatoes, nuts, blackberries, wine.

↟Stones: amber, agate, citrine, clear quartz, obsidian, tiger’s eye.

↟Activities: bake bread, make corn dolls, visit a sunflower field, spend time in nature, acknowledged what you are grateful for, journal.

🍁𝐌𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐍

{September 21st//March 21st}

Mabon focuses on honouring the change of the seasons, balance and peace.

↟Nature: sage, pine, marigold, thistle, acorns, milkweed, oak leaves, myrrh.

↟Food//flavours: cinnamon, nuts, beans, dark fruits, pies, soup, butterscotch.

↟Stones: citrine, carnelian, clear quartz, sapphire, yellow agate.

↟Activities: collect pine cones, donate food and old clothes, meditate, dry herbs, spend time with loved ones, speak to the nature around you.

🎃𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐍

{October 31st-November 1st//April 30th-May 1st}

Samhain focuses on celebrating life, and honouring those who are no longer with us.

↟Nature: heather, sage, pumpkins, straw, flax, patchouli, myrrh.

↟Foods//flavours: apples, cider, pumpkin, pies, soups, stews, potatoes, ginger.

↟Stones: amber, black obsidian, fossils, onyx, sandstone, bloodstones.

↟Activities: honour the deceased, spend time with family, make a hearty comforting meal, make or buy a scarecrow, spend time practicing divination.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐚𝐭

↟Do a tarot reading relevant to that sabbat.

↟Spend time in the moonlight, charging your crystals and tarot cards, as well as meditating.

↟Bake something using at least one traditional food of that sabbat to share with others.

↟Sage cleanse your living space and any of your magickal items.

✩ the sun (sol) zodiac: leo metal: gold day: sunday colour/s: yellow, orange, amber stone/s: amber, topaz, ruby, diamond, cat’s eye, chrysoleth, carbuncle herbs: angelica, poppy, acacia ash, sunflower, marigold, eyebright, heliotrope, hibiscus, st john’s wart, calendula, mistletoe symbols: lion, hexagram, sparrowhawk, dragon, head, heart, swan influences: renown, potency, success, fortune, tyranny, pride, ambition, masculinity, arrogance, bigotry, vitality, health, leadership, money, prosperity

✩ the moon zodiac: cancer metal: silver day: monday colour/s: white, blue, silver stone/s: moonstone, pearl herbs: eucalyptus, coconut, jasmine, lotus, myrrh, gardenia, sandalwood, orris, ginseng symbols: the high priestess (tarot card), the chariot (tarot card), bow and arrow, crab, cat, turtle, sphinx, owl influences: gratitude, friendliness, safe travel, physical health, wealth, protection from enemies, deception, illusion, women, emotions, healing, dreams, prophecy

✩ jupiter zodiac: pisces, sagittarius  metal: tin day: thursday colour/s: blue stone/s: sapphire herbs:  symbols: eagle, dolphin influences: gains, riches, favour, peace, cooperation, appeasing enemies, dissolving enchantment, recognition, councils

✩ mars zodiac: aries, scorpio metal: iron, red brass, steel day: tuesday colour/s: red stone/s: ruby, garnet, bloodstone, diamond herbs: gentian, ginger, mustard, nettles symbols: sword, pentagram, the tower (tarot card), horse, bear, wolf, vulture influences: war, victory, judgements, submission of enemies, bleeding, stripping one of rank, bareness, discord, conflict, aggression, lust, conflict, power, courage, goals, protection, motivation, ambition, strength

✩ mercury zodiac: virgo, gemini metal: aluminium, mercury  day: wednesday colour/s: violet, gray, purple, indigo, yellow stone/s: opal agate herbs: hyssop, juniper, betony, carrot, caraway, chervil, chickweed, cinquefoil, mullein symbols: wand, caduceus, octagram, the mind, the lovers (tarot card) influences: good fortune, gratitude, gain, memory, understanding, divination, dreams, selfishness, poverty, forgetfulness, communication, business, cleverness, contracts, creativity, information, intellect, memory, perception, science, wisdom, gambling, writing, root of dishonesty and deception

✩ saturn zodiac: capricorn metal: lead day: saturday colour/s: black stone/s: onyx herbs: aconite, alder, apple, ash, asparagus, baneberry, beech, belladonna, bistort, hellebore, blackthorn, comfrey, corn, cypress symbols: lapwing, cuttlefish, mole influences: safety, power, success, positive response to requests, intellect, causes discord, strips honours, melancholy

✩ venus zodiac: taurus, libra metal: copper day: friday colour/s: green, pink stone/s: turquoise, emerald, sapphire, jade herbs: jimsonweed, violet, rose, coltsfoot, alder, alkanet, apple, angelica, olive, sesame symbols: the heirophant (tarot card), sparrow, dove, swan, girdle, heptagram, pentagram influences: peace, agreements, cooperation, fertility, joy, love, good fortune, jealousy, strife, promiscuity

✩ neptune zodiac: pisces  mineral/s: coral, aquamarine, platinum, neptunium  colour/s: green, blue, lavender herbs: bulrush, lobelia, morning glory, night-blooming jasmine, phragmytes, perilla, pine, reed, reed canary grass, water lily symbols: the sea, trident, the spine influences: dissolving boundaries, expanding upon ideas, changing established rules, intuition, idealism, sacrifice, glamour, illusion, evolution, decay, visions, art, healing, inspiration, dreams, creativity, compassion, drifting from reality, carelessness, stubbornness, absent mindedness

✩ uranus zodiac: aquarius day: thursday colour/s: blue-green, electric blue stone/s: quartz, labradorite, blue topaz, zircon, amber, amethyst, garnet, aventurine, diamond herbs: clover, bryony, pokeweed, snowdrop, foxglove, valerian, love, rosemary, tree of heaven, hellebore, morning glory, houseleek, sage, wintergreen, caraway, orchids, sweet woodruff symbols: dragonfly, butterfly influences: breaking convention, sudden and unexpected change, freedom, originality, radical and revolutionary ideas, enlightenment, equality, individuality, rebellion, instability, loneliness, boredom, mistrust of self

I’ve gotcha covered, my dear.

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