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-- Janet
Experiencing injustice of any sort can be so frustrating and aggravating! Unfortunately, no one said that this life was going to be fair, or that anyone is obligated to treat us even-handedly.
However, for those times you do feel as if some wrong has been done to you—or that you feel life is just so unfair—here’s a spread I devised to help you navigate through those confusing (and sometimes painful) times.
As I was creating the Snowland Justice Spread, I realized
that Cards 2-5 correspond to the four elements and, thus, the four special
Signficator Cards that came with your Snowland Deck. So before you shuffle and
draw cards from your deck, get out your four Signficator Cards. Place the
Snowball in position 2 (since it governs feelings/emotions), the Snowflake in
position 3 (since it governs issues of how we see ourselves—in addition to
passion), the Icicle in position 4 (since it governs thoughts, attitudes and
beliefs) and the Cube in position 5 (since it governs earthly matters, in
including our humanness).
If you draw an Emoting card for Position 2, an Energy card for position 3, a Mental card for Position 4 or a Material card for Position 5, the power of that position is DOUBLED—so pay extra attention to it. If a Life Theme Card (aka Major Arcana card) comes up for either or both of the Scales (position 1 and 6), realize that you’re dealing with an archetypal life theme issue that has likely visited (plagued?) you before…and will likely do so again in the future. In this case, draw a SEVENTH card—a Hidden Insight from Spirit Card—to give you additional advice on how to understand this recurring pattern on a deeper level.
If you try the Snowland Justice Spread out, do let me know how it works out for you! Don't have your own Snowland Deck yet? Visit SnowlandDeck.com to find out how you can get your very own copy.
-- Janet
If you've followed my work for any length of time, you know I'm not a fan of traditional Significators (and why). Click here to read my blog post for more information.
So I asked Ron to paint four extra Signficator cards for our Snowland Deck not only so readers don't have to pull out actual Tarot cards (and effectively take them "out of play" for a reading), but also to get a "fix" on a querent's state of mind.
My Soul GPS System, as I call it, can be used whether a querent tells you the topic of the reading...or just says "I just want a general reading". You can, of course, use it for yourself, too.
Lay out the four Signficator cards. They are:
You can choose to disclose to the querent what their chosen Significator means, or just keep it to yourself as the Tarot reading proceeds.
Here's what the querent feels and needs for each card:
Snowflake
Themes: Energy, Intuition, Creativity
Focus: Encouragement of Individuality
Querent Feels: Stifled; Angsty; Lacking Purpose; Bland; Anticipatory; "What next?"
Querent Needs: Creative Outlet; Freedom; Purpose; Confidence; Growth; Variety; Branching Out; Boldness; Action; Movement; Spontanaeity
Recommended Approach to Reading: Enthusiastic "Cheerleading"
Icicle
Themes: Mental, Thinking, Communicating
Focus: Piercing Insights
Querent Feels: Confused; Paralyzed; Overwhelmed; Scattered; Indecisive
Querent Needs: Clarity; Focus; Precision; Clear Communication; Selection
Recommended Approach to Reading: Pointed, Specific Suggestions
Ice Cube
Themes: Material, Physical, Survival
Focus: Assurance of Abundance
Querent Feels: Unstable; Poor; Lacking; Adrift; Hungry; Impoverished; Desperate; Ill; Scarcity Mindset
Querent Needs: Stability; Grounding; Provision; Gratitude; Structure; Organization
Recommended Approach to Reading: Practical Advice for Getting Needs Met (Possible Referral to Governmental or Charitable Agencies)
Snowball
Themes: Feeling, Emoting, Connecting
Focus: Emotional Support
Querent Feels: Vulnerable; Lonely; Disconnected; Hurt; Needy; Low "Love Tank" Level
Querent Needs: Companionship; Friendship; Kindness; Comfort; Someone to Speak His/Her "Love Language"
Recommend Approach to Reading: Gentle. Use "Kid Gloves" and Choose Words Carefully
I've used this Soul GPS on myself and with Noah (our 14 year old). Each time, it's been eerily accurate. Below is Noah and me discussing this Signficator system (he asked me if I was the CIA!).
If you have any questions about the Significator Cards or my Soul GPS system, don't hesitate to ask. Would love to hear how it works for you, too! (To find our more about our deck, including getting your very own copy, visit SnowlandDeck.com).
-- Janet
I'm happy to announce that the fifth installment in my Tarot Explorations Card-by-Card series is now available!
At over 3,000 words, The Emperor eBook provides:
• Phrases and Keywords
• People and Archetypes
• Characters, TV and Movies
• Places, Objects and Actions
• Quotes
• Songs
• Extensive Symbolism (Number 4, Throne, Ram, Armor, Scepter, White Hair, Beard, Shoulder Shawl, Colors, etc.)
• Esoteric Correspondences
• Investigating with the 7 Clue Method
• 5 Affirmations
• 7 Journaling Questions
• Emperor Spread with placements and image (created just for this eBook!)
• Essay on The Empress and Emperor in the Garden
• Bonus Empress and Emperor in the Garden Spread
• Light/Shadow Continuum and Reversals
• Link to special Pinterest board featuring images of the Emperor from over 25 Tarot decks, curated by the author
The other Tarot eBooks in the Card-by-Card series: The Fool, The Magician, The High Priestess and The Empress. Click here to view The Emperor on Amazon.com.
-- Janet
I'm pleased to announce that Ron and I have teamed up with Ann Murkett and Annikin Divination Systems to provide you with free intuitive readings! That's right: you can take our innovative Snowland Deck out for a spin as many times as you want at MyDivination.com (click here to go to our deck page for your free reading).
You can pick from dozens of different spreads for a reading, or just go through our deck card-by-card to view the image and get direct wisdom (excerpted from my Snowland Deck Companion book).
To get your very own hard copy of our deck (which includes the four extra significator cards, a digital copy of the companion book and a custom-made bag), visit SnowlandDeck.com.
-- Janet
I loved the Hunger Games trilogy, and the first movie really did the books justice.
Check out this newest trailer for the latest installment, Catching Fire. Boy, did they outdo themselves this time (especially with Katniss's dresses!).
-- Janet
I read this portion about impermanence in Pema Chodron's book Comfortable with Uncertainty. It reminded me of why we chose to portray Tarot's Death card as Impermanence in our Snowland Deck:
"We know that all is impermanent; we know that everything
wears out. Although we can buy this truth intellectually, emotionally we have a
deep-rooted aversion to it. We want permanence; we expect permanence. Our
natural tendency is to seek security; we believe we can find it. We experience
impermanence at the everyday level as frustration. We use our daily activity as
a shield against the fundamental ambiguity of our situation, expending
tremendous energy trying to ward off impermanence and death. We don’t like it
that our bodies change shape. We don’t like that we age. We are afraid of
wrinkles and sagging skin. We use health products as if we actually believe
that our skin, our hair, our eyes and
teeth, might somehow escape the truth of impermanence."
-- Janet
Want to take our Snowland Deck out for a free spin (or a dozen)? It's now online at MyDivination.com at this link. Want your very own copy? Visit SnowlandDeck.com.
To purchase Pema Chodron's book Comfortable with Uncertainty, click here.
Queen of Pentacles: She's usually a dull, shallow busy-body
with nothing better to do than interfere in the life of her grown children,
neighbors, friends, etc. Tends to be a boring homebody that cares more about
appearances and the spotlessness of her home than actual personal connection.
Or, she's a workhorse that prefers the familiar ruts of repetitive jobs; don't
expect this one to be original!
Queen of Cups: She's usually co-dependent, using
relationships to bolster her own (lacking) self-esteem. She may be creative and
inspired, but her escapist tendencies often include benign neglect of her
offspring and/or too much nursing of the ol' bottle. ::hic::
Queen of Wands: This ambitious firebrand blazes through
ideas, projects and people at lightning speed. That's right: if people don't
serve her uses, she'll be outta there. Projects and innovative endeavors are
her game, and if you're hanging on for the ride, you may want to strap a pillow
to your backside when she jettisons you for more useful folks.
Queen of Swords: Battle
Axe? Judgmental Bitch? Perfectionist? Yes to all. Beware all who cross her path
with incorrect grammar, sloppy appearance and abject stupidity, for She will
call you on it. You won't get away with anything in her presence, for she's
honed her hair-splitting skills with a razor's edge.
A dog's loud bark echoes through the frosty midnight air in this illustration from The Quiver, 1880.
The first snowfall of the season is celebrated in The Quiver, 1880.
This peek into vintage Snowland Japan appears in The Leisure Hour, 1873.
Last night, Ron and I watched the movie The Iron Lady. I was struck at how perfectly Meryl Streep--playing Margaret Thatcher--captured the energy of the Queen of Swords Tarot card.
Watch the video below. Do you agree?
-- Janet
In this illustration from The Sunday Magazine, 1885, the caption reads: "What shall we ask of thee, beautiful snow?"
This Snowland Hermit walks through a blizzard in The Leisure Hour, 1903.
I am a writer who came of a sheltered life. A sheltered life can be a daring life as well. For all serious daring starts from within. – Eudora Welty
-- Janet