So, this morning I decided to pull a card for the day, but two cards jumped out, and so I then decided to do a little video of the reading. As always, any insights or comments are very very welcome. Thanks. Enjoy!!!

Well, folks, this is a FIRST for me, and I am sharing with a little trepidation (you know, will I be good enough?, do I sound silly?, will people like it?, etc., etc.). So, this morning I decided to create a little personalized spread - firstly for today, but I will also try and carry it on throughout the week. I wanted a little insight into my intention for today and what that might look like, both from an outward and inner perspective. So here goes: Card 1 - Intention for the day - 9 of Swords Card 2 - My physical world today - 9 of Wands Card 3 - My inner world today - The Fool Base: The Hanged Man Deck: This Might Hurt Deck (my favourite go-to deck for personal readings) by Isabella Rotman As always, any thoughts or other interpretations are MORE THAN welcome. Thanks for taking the time to listen, and I'd love feedback on the video - did you enjoy it? Do you think it's a nice format?

Well today I thought I would design a spread to give me an insight into where I am now having gone through a month mourning the loss of Honey? Please do feel free to comment and add any insights you may have. Also share any readings you wish. Thanks x Card 1 - 5 of Pentacles Check in with where my energy and emotions are right now. Cards 2,3,4 - 6 of Cups/5 of Cups/8 of Swords What I would like to accomplish in April and what is the best energy to get me there? (3 cards) Card 5 - Ace of Cups Assistance I might get from The Universe Card 6 - Strength What I should let go of (Energy/emotions/anything else)? BASE: 10 of Cups My Interpretation: Today’s reading began as a quiet check-in with where my energy and emotions truly are right now. I pulled the Five of Pentacles, and immediately it spoke to the deep sense of being alone in my grief for Honey. It feels like something I must walk through by myself. Even though I know support is there, this is ultimately a personal journey—one I need to experience fully in order to move through it. When I asked what I would like to accomplish in April, and what energy would best support me, I drew the Six of Cups, Five of Cups, and Eight of Swords. At first, this surprised me. I had been thinking in practical terms—moving the house forward, starting renovations—but instead, the message felt much deeper. It gently redirected me back to my grief, showing me that perhaps what I truly need is to move through it, rather than around it. There is a realisation here that healing does not diminish love. Just because I don’t cry doesn’t mean I don’t love her. And yet, part of me still feels that if I don’t express my grief outwardly, I am somehow not honouring the bond we shared. But crying endlessly won’t bring her back, nor will it change the beauty of the life we had together. What it does show me is that I need to find balance—I need to allow myself to feel, but also to live. I feel a strong pull toward building a bridge between past and present. The Six of Cups invites me to remember Honey with joy—to shift my focus from the pain of losing her to the fullness of the life we shared. I feel called to honour her through photos, artwork, and memories placed lovingly around my home. To look at her and feel warmth, nostalgia, and gratitude, rather than only sadness.

I think it's nice to share different decks and why they particularly resonate with us. So I am starting the ball rolling by sharing a few images here for you from The Everyday Enchantment Tarot by the late Poppy Palin, along with a very informative video on The Hermit (my card) by the creator herself. There are many other videos available on the other cards and these can also be found through the link below: Introducing The Hermit - Everyday Enchantment Tarot Major Arcana by Poppy Palin https://youtu.be/aaQX0oSJCeI?si=zc5Yh1WagbvH91GH I especially love the Ace of Blades (Swords), and it holds a very special meaning for me. The night before my beloved Honey was due to have a mastectomy operation, I drew a card, and the one that came up was the Ace of Blades. The imagery felt incredibly synchronistic with what we were about to face. The skill and precision of the surgeon seemed to be reflected so clearly in the image of the card. It felt like a true blessing and a reassuring sign. Honey’s operation went very well, and she recovered beautifully — that was four years ago. Moving on four years and to the difficult loss of Honey, yesterday I just pulled three cards: 1. Moving away from 2. Where i am now more or less 3. Where I am headed 4. Base card (NOTE - I always read the base of the deck and it personally gives a 'hug' around my reading, an energy to the whole scenario let's say) Here are the cards I drew: 1. Death 2. The World 3. 7 of Cups 4. Base: The Lovers I read these as me literally moving away from the death of Honey, which, of course, changed my whole world, and that is what I am currently trying to come to terms with. The 'moving towards' card being the 7 of Cups was really no surprise either, because I am into so many different spiritual and creative things that all I really needed to do was make a choice and move forward (I did that and this Community is the outcome 😍). If anyone would like to comment and add their own meaning to the cards I pulled, it would be great, as we all see things differently. Also, I find that when I read for myself, I kind of skim the cards and get a rough idea as opposed to a real indepth reading I would ideally give someone else. We often already know where we are and almost expect (maybe even call) certain cards, and so spend less time on going deeper - that said, I do think this reading was pretty on point - AND three Majors for what really is a major situation in my life. Don't you just absolutely love Tarot!