Tarot Began as a Card Game: The History Behind the Images
From Renaissance card games to contemporary fantasy art, discover how tarot’s history makes its pictures more interesting to explore.
Day: 11 November 2026
Oracle or Tarot? Finding the Deck That Suits Your Questions
Explore the practical differences between tarot and oracle cards, then try a simple way to choose a deck and frame a useful question.
Oak, Rowan and Yew: The Real Trees Behind Woodland Symbolism
Meet the real trees behind woodland symbolism and discover how ecology, local folklore and contemporary oracle interpretations differ.
Kelpies and Selkies: What Scotland’s Water Stories Can Teach Us
Discover the differences between Scotland’s water horses and seal folk, and how their stories open thoughtful questions about boundaries and belonging.
Persephone and the Pomegranate: Reading Beyond the Familiar Retelling
Return to the Homeric Hymn to Demeter to explore Persephone’s story, the pomegranate and the difference between an ancient source and a modern interpretation.
Yggdrasil: The World Tree and the Work of Staying Connected
Explore Yggdrasil in the Prose Edda and discover a world tree sustained through relationships, pressures and acts of care.
The Moon Card and the Real Moon: Where Symbolism Meets Astronomy
Learn why the Moon changes shape, then explore how a moonlit tarot scene can help you distinguish what you observe from what you imagine.
How to Keep an Oracle or Tarot Journal That Rewards a Second Look
A practical method for recording card readings, separating observation from interpretation and returning to your notes with fresh information.