Tarot
Get in touch with your inner child.
Lets begin 2024 with a five-card tarot spread.
I asked my tarot deck, What do we need to know this month?
This January, the message is to be playful and wise, like Baby New Year.
What is Tarot?
Tarot cards are a divination tool, originally used by theRomanipeople uponarriving in Europein the 15th century.
Through divination, my podcastRomanistan, and my otherwork, I celebrate Romani culture and educate others.
If youre considering trying something new in any of these areas, now is the right time.
Appeal to your inner child.
Situation: The King of Swords
The King of Swords is represents learning and decision-making.
Its time for you to recognize your intellectual strengths and make clear, rational choices.
You may also be presented with the opportunity to learn or teach.
On the other end of the spectrum, you might feel frozen or empty inside.
Extreme feeling and numbness are two sides of the same coin: overwhelm.
If youre feeling this way, lean into practices that help nudge you toward the center.
Try activities that channel emotions, like journaling or creative writing.
Seek physical outlets, such as chopping wood or running.
Enjoy spiritual excercises, including breathwork or meditation.
In many images of this card, the page is gazing at a fish in a cup.
You are learning to approach your deepest self with compassion and curiosity.
Take interest in how youre feeling, and get creative about meeting your emotional needs.
Youd stop what you were doing and say, Whats the matter, buddy?
in your kindest tone.
Its the beginning of the calendar year for many, so turn back to your own beginnings.
What did you find soothing as a child?
What made you feel happy?
See if you could bring back some of those old tricks and give them new life.
Their work encourages you to look inward with love, and express yourself in new ways.
