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This week’s Minoan Tarot cards are an interesting pair, pushing us to look at where our thoughts lead us and how that affects our lives. This deck is my creation, made the old-fashioned way (ink on paper) and available at bookstores everywhere.
Ace of Labryses: This is the basic presentation of the suit qualities of Air: mental activity, the power of thought to mold the world, new ideas, the ability to reason and find the right answer, and the acquisition of knowledge. This is a card of strength in the form of mental fortitude, the ability to puzzle out the best solution to a problem and stick with it in the face of opposition. This is also a card of change, since new ideas tend to shake up the established order and many will resist change, but it is often for the best.
Seven of Rhytons: This is the card of wishful thinking. You’re not being honest with yourself, and this is causing problems. You may be afraid to face some unpleasant aspect of your life, but this card suggests you need to face it or the situation will become even more unpleasant. Chances are, the people around you have already caught on to the fact that you’re lying to yourself. If you continue to do so, you’ll lose their respect. If you don’t face the truth, not only will you cause yourself problems, you’re likely to miss out on opportunities you haven’t even considered because you’re so focused on the way you want the situation to be rather than the way it really is.
For those who are new to these card draws, each week I pull one card from the top of the deck and a second card from the bottom. The top-of-the-deck card (the first one, on the left) gives us some helpful hints about how to navigate our week. The bottom-of-the-deck card (the second one, on the right) is the “secret treasure” that can help us find joy in these Interesting Times.
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This week’s Minoan Tarot cards are an interesting pair, pushing us to look at where our thoughts lead us and how that affects our lives. This deck is my creation, made the old-fashioned way (ink on paper) and available at bookstores everywhere.
Ace of Labryses: This is the basic presentation of the suit qualities of Air: mental activity, the power of thought to mold the world, new ideas, the ability to reason and find the right answer, and the acquisition of knowledge. This is a card of strength in the form of mental fortitude, the ability to puzzle out the best solution to a problem and stick with it in the face of opposition. This is also a card of change, since new ideas tend to shake up the established order and many will resist change, but it is often for the best.
Seven of Rhytons: This is the card of wishful thinking. You’re not being honest with yourself, and this is causing problems. You may be afraid to face some unpleasant aspect of your life, but this card suggests you need to face it or the situation will become even more unpleasant. Chances are, the people around you have already caught on to the fact that you’re lying to yourself. If you continue to do so, you’ll lose their respect. If you don’t face the truth, not only will you cause yourself problems, you’re likely to miss out on opportunities you haven’t even considered because you’re so focused on the way you want the situation to be rather than the way it really is.
For those who are new to these card draws, each week I pull one card from the top of the deck and a second card from the bottom. The top-of-the-deck card (the first one, on the left) gives us some helpful hints about how to navigate our week. The bottom-of-the-deck card (the second one, on the right) is the “secret treasure” that can help us find joy in these Interesting Times.
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What does the Minoan Wheel of the Year look like? How can we celebrate life's passages via Minoan ritual? Discover all this and more in Ariadne's Thread! Book details, including a full list of the seasonal rituals and rites of passage and plenty of places to buy the book that aren't named after a South American river: https://www.lauraperryauthor.com/ariadnes-thread
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What does the Minoan Wheel of the Year look like? How can we celebrate life's passages via Minoan ritual? Discover all this and more in Ariadne's Thread! Book details, including a full list of the seasonal rituals and rites of passage and plenty of places to buy the book that aren't named after a South American river: https://www.lauraperryauthor.com/ariadnes-thread
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This week’s Minoan Tarot cards. This deck is my creation, made the old-fashioned way (ink on paper) and available at bookstores everywhere.
Two of Horns: This is a card of motion in the physical world, of short-term changes in fortune or in the material arrangement of life. Because the number two cards always represent a balanced duality, there will be gains to offset any losses, either literal or figurative. But change and motion are real, and this card calls on you to join in the dance, skip along with the parade, go with the flow. The changes are for the good, even if the upheaval is hard to handle at the moment. Be flexible, focus on the positive, and you’ll make it through this period before you know it.
Four of Horns: This is the card of possessions and possessiveness. It may mean a strong feeling of connection with the legacy your family has left you, whether that’s genealogy, a financial inheritance, a family home, or a family business. This can be a good thing if it gives you a strong foundation for moving forward in your life. Respecting the material foundation of your life while holding it loosely requires a great deal of self-control and internal authority. This card reminds you that the material items of life only have value if you use them well and keep them in perspective, which can be a hard thing to do. We humans are all too easily seduced by shiny things in the material world. Hold your shiny things with a loose grasp.
For those who are new to these card draws, each week I pull one card from the top of the deck and a second card from the bottom. The top-of-the-deck card (the first one, on the left) gives us some helpful hints about how to navigate our week. The bottom-of-the-deck card (the second one, on the right) is the “secret treasure” that can help us find joy in these Interesting Times.
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This week’s Minoan Tarot cards. This deck is my creation, made the old-fashioned way (ink on paper) and available at bookstores everywhere.
Two of Horns: This is a card of motion in the physical world, of short-term changes in fortune or in the material arrangement of life. Because the number two cards always represent a balanced duality, there will be gains to offset any losses, either literal or figurative. But change and motion are real, and this card calls on you to join in the dance, skip along with the parade, go with the flow. The changes are for the good, even if the upheaval is hard to handle at the moment. Be flexible, focus on the positive, and you’ll make it through this period before you know it.
Four of Horns: This is the card of possessions and possessiveness. It may mean a strong feeling of connection with the legacy your family has left you, whether that’s genealogy, a financial inheritance, a family home, or a family business. This can be a good thing if it gives you a strong foundation for moving forward in your life. Respecting the material foundation of your life while holding it loosely requires a great deal of self-control and internal authority. This card reminds you that the material items of life only have value if you use them well and keep them in perspective, which can be a hard thing to do. We humans are all too easily seduced by shiny things in the material world. Hold your shiny things with a loose grasp.
For those who are new to these card draws, each week I pull one card from the top of the deck and a second card from the bottom. The top-of-the-deck card (the first one, on the left) gives us some helpful hints about how to navigate our week. The bottom-of-the-deck card (the second one, on the right) is the “secret treasure” that can help us find joy in these Interesting Times.
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I had so much fun choosing ancient Minoan artworks to inspire the cards in my Minoan Tarot deck!
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I had so much fun choosing ancient Minoan artworks to inspire the cards in my Minoan Tarot deck!
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Did you know that my ebooks - fiction and nonfiction - are available through your library? Search for my titles on Libby, Hoopla, OverDrive, BorrowBox, and CloudLibrary.
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Did you know that my ebooks - fiction and nonfiction - are available through your library? Search for my titles on Libby, Hoopla, OverDrive, BorrowBox, and CloudLibrary.
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It's almost time for the Feast of Grapes! My muscadine vine is gearing up for harvest, and I'm getting ready for the Minoan celebration of Dionysus and his gift to humanity.
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It's almost time for the Feast of Grapes! My muscadine vine is gearing up for harvest, and I'm getting ready for the Minoan celebration of Dionysus and his gift to humanity.
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The Syrinx and The Spear: The journey from scratch to final manuscript
#history #mythology #fantasy #ebook ##ancientgreece #Minoan #crete #greekmyth #syrinxandspear
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The Syrinx and The Spear: The journey from scratch to final manuscript
#history #mythology #fantasy #ebook ##ancientgreece #Minoan #crete #greekmyth #syrinxandspear
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This week’s Minoan Tarot cards encourage us to stay patient - not always an easy task, but one that’s usually worth the effort. This deck is my creation, made the old-fashioned way (ink on paper) and available at bookstores everywhere.
Youth of Daggers: This card represents the potential for material inventiveness, but this potential needs to be developed with sound training in the appropriate fields. Enthusiasm and natural talent are helpful but will not substitute for mastery of skills. This card suggests a lack of patience with study, the desire to skip the learning curve and plunge directly into big plans. Hard as this lesson is to learn, plunging ahead without the proper background is a mistake. Training need not dampen your natural enthusiasm or blunt your talent; consider it a refinement of those qualities rather than an antagonist to them. Training will improve your skills so you can achieve more satisfaction from them.
Two of Horns: This is a card of motion in the physical world, of short-term changes in fortune or in the material arrangement of life. Because the number two cards always represent a balanced duality, there will be gains to offset any losses, either literal or figurative. But change and motion are real, and this card calls on you to join in the dance, skip along with the parade, go with the flow. The changes are for the good, even if the upheaval is hard to handle at the moment. Be flexible, focus on the positive, and you will make it through this period before you know it.
For those who are new to these card draws, each week I pull one card from the top of the deck and a second card from the bottom. The top-of-the-deck card (the first one, on the left) gives us some helpful hints about how to navigate our week. The bottom-of-the-deck card (the second one, on the right) is the “secret treasure” that can help us find joy in these Interesting Times.
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This week’s Minoan Tarot cards encourage us to stay patient - not always an easy task, but one that’s usually worth the effort. This deck is my creation, made the old-fashioned way (ink on paper) and available at bookstores everywhere.
Youth of Daggers: This card represents the potential for material inventiveness, but this potential needs to be developed with sound training in the appropriate fields. Enthusiasm and natural talent are helpful but will not substitute for mastery of skills. This card suggests a lack of patience with study, the desire to skip the learning curve and plunge directly into big plans. Hard as this lesson is to learn, plunging ahead without the proper background is a mistake. Training need not dampen your natural enthusiasm or blunt your talent; consider it a refinement of those qualities rather than an antagonist to them. Training will improve your skills so you can achieve more satisfaction from them.
Two of Horns: This is a card of motion in the physical world, of short-term changes in fortune or in the material arrangement of life. Because the number two cards always represent a balanced duality, there will be gains to offset any losses, either literal or figurative. But change and motion are real, and this card calls on you to join in the dance, skip along with the parade, go with the flow. The changes are for the good, even if the upheaval is hard to handle at the moment. Be flexible, focus on the positive, and you will make it through this period before you know it.
For those who are new to these card draws, each week I pull one card from the top of the deck and a second card from the bottom. The top-of-the-deck card (the first one, on the left) gives us some helpful hints about how to navigate our week. The bottom-of-the-deck card (the second one, on the right) is the “secret treasure” that can help us find joy in these Interesting Times.
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Did you know that I write historical fiction? What was life like at the end of the Minoan era, when the Mycenaeans were occupying Knossos and the Late Bronze Age collapse was on the horizon? Experience that time through the eyes of the last priestess of Malia! More details and content warnings (spoiler: there's no happy ending) here:
https://www.lauraperryauthor.com/the-last-priestess-of-malia
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Did you know that I write historical fiction? What was life like at the end of the Minoan era, when the Mycenaeans were occupying Knossos and the Late Bronze Age collapse was on the horizon? Experience that time through the eyes of the last priestess of Malia! More details and content warnings (spoiler: there's no happy ending) here:
https://www.lauraperryauthor.com/the-last-priestess-of-malia
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This week’s Minoan Tarot cards. This deck is my creation, made the old-fashioned way (ink on paper) and available at bookstores everywhere.
Priestess of Labryses: This card represents the embodiment of the qualities of Air in a mature person. This includes being quick-witted and good with words, honest and forthright, and knowledgeable. This person likes to share their ideas but is equally interested in listening to other people’s ideas and truly values them. The Priestess of Labryses never rejects any proposal out of hand but honestly considers it. This individual has a strong sense of justice, not just following the rules, but true justice in a deeper sense, which may or may not match the rules. While the Priest leads others, the Priestess helps others lead themselves through example and encouragement.
Strength: This card represents your will, endurance, and resolve. This includes the ability to overcome your fears and the daring to do what you know needs to be done. It also means maintaining your composure, developing a quiet determination, and practicing patience. The Strength card focuses on self-control. This is inner strength, in other words, controlling yourself and either not acting or acting subtly and softly in any given situation. This card suggests that the battle you need to win is inside you, and once you have overcome your own impulses and developed self-control, you will be able to do what is necessary. This is the card of mastery of self, including reigning in your anger and pride and working past your fears.
For those who are new to these card draws, each week I pull one card from the top of the deck and a second card from the bottom. The top-of-the-deck card (the first one, on the left) gives us some helpful hints about how to navigate our week. The bottom-of-the-deck card (the second one, on the right) is the “secret treasure” that can help us find joy in these Interesting Times.
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I've reduced prices so all but one of my ebooks* - fiction and nonfiction - are now just US$3.99! Check my website for lots of buying options, including direct from me in my Ko-Fi shop.
*Apologies, but I'm unable to reduce the price of my most recent title, Pantheon: The Minoans. The publisher sets the price for that one, and I have no control over it.
https://www.lauraperryauthor.com/
#books #bookstodon #Pagan #Minoan #UrbanFantasy #ParanormalRomance #GayRomance #HistoricalFiction
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I've reduced prices so all but one of my ebooks* - fiction and nonfiction - are now just US$3.99! Check my website for lots of buying options, including direct from me in my Ko-Fi shop.
*Apologies, but I'm unable to reduce the price of my most recent title, Pantheon: The Minoans. The publisher sets the price for that one, and I have no control over it.
https://www.lauraperryauthor.com/
#books #bookstodon #Pagan #Minoan #UrbanFantasy #ParanormalRomance #GayRomance #HistoricalFiction
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This week’s Minoan Tarot cards. This deck is my creation, made the old-fashioned way (ink on paper) and available at bookstores everywhere.
Nine of Rhytons: This card represents emotional satisfaction, but only for the short term. It’s like being at a feast – the meal is delicious and the entertainment is diverting, but it will eventually come to an end. That is a natural conclusion and not a bad thing. Enjoy the good times while they last, don’t take them for granted, and understand that everything changes with time.
Priest of Daggers: This card represents the acting out of the qualities of Fire through the life of a mature person. This includes inspiring others through their energy, charisma, and boldness – the passion and creativity of the younger Dagger face cards combined with the self-control and experience of maturity. This card represents the behaviors and actions that make a person a charismatic leader. In addition to being inspiring, this person has the dedication to follow through on decisions. They are liable to be successful and to be supported and liked by their peers and subordinates.
For those who are new to these card draws, each week I pull one card from the top of the deck and a second card from the bottom. The top-of-the-deck card (the first one, on the left) gives us some helpful hints about how to navigate our week. The bottom-of-the-deck card (the second one, on the right) is the “secret treasure” that can help us find joy in these Interesting Times.
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This week’s Minoan Tarot cards. This deck is my creation, made the old-fashioned way (ink on paper) and available at bookstores everywhere.
Nine of Rhytons: This card represents emotional satisfaction, but only for the short term. It’s like being at a feast – the meal is delicious and the entertainment is diverting, but it will eventually come to an end. That is a natural conclusion and not a bad thing. Enjoy the good times while they last, don’t take them for granted, and understand that everything changes with time.
Priest of Daggers: This card represents the acting out of the qualities of Fire through the life of a mature person. This includes inspiring others through their energy, charisma, and boldness – the passion and creativity of the younger Dagger face cards combined with the self-control and experience of maturity. This card represents the behaviors and actions that make a person a charismatic leader. In addition to being inspiring, this person has the dedication to follow through on decisions. They are liable to be successful and to be supported and liked by their peers and subordinates.
For those who are new to these card draws, each week I pull one card from the top of the deck and a second card from the bottom. The top-of-the-deck card (the first one, on the left) gives us some helpful hints about how to navigate our week. The bottom-of-the-deck card (the second one, on the right) is the “secret treasure” that can help us find joy in these Interesting Times.
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Did you know that there's a full Minoan pantheon of goddesses, gods, and deities that defy the gender binary? There's so much more to Minoan spirituality than just the single Great Goddess that Sir Arthur Evans envisioned a century ago.
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Did you know that there's a full Minoan pantheon of goddesses, gods, and deities that defy the gender binary? There's so much more to Minoan spirituality than just the single Great Goddess that Sir Arthur Evans envisioned a century ago.
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Did you know that I've written and illustrated a book of Minoan myths? These are the stories of the deities as we know them in Ariadne's Tribe - our modern lore - complete with a full-page color illustration for each one. Find the full table of contents and a peek at the illustrations here, along with plenty of places to buy it that aren't named after a South American river:
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Did you know that I've written and illustrated a book of Minoan myths? These are the stories of the deities as we know them in Ariadne's Tribe - our modern lore - complete with a full-page color illustration for each one. Find the full table of contents and a peek at the illustrations here, along with plenty of places to buy it that aren't named after a South American river:
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Looking for a little summer fun? Check out my Minoan coloring book! Real art by a real human being (no AI, no clipart) for you to color and enjoy! More details and sample pages on my website: https://www.lauraperryauthor.com/minoan-coloring-book
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Looking for a little summer fun? Check out my Minoan coloring book! Real art by a real human being (no AI, no clipart) for you to color and enjoy! More details and sample pages on my website: https://www.lauraperryauthor.com/minoan-coloring-book
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This week’s Minoan Tarot cards. This deck is my creation, made the old-fashioned way (ink on paper) and available at bookstores everywhere.
Priest of Labryses: This card represents acting out the qualities of Air in a mature person. This includes the ability to analyze a situation and develop strategies to address it as well as the capacity to make firm decisions, articulate them clearly, and stick with them. This person tends to rely on intellect rather than emotion or intuition to solve problems, and tends to go ahead and act without waiting for others, though others tend to follow due to the person’s confidence. The Priest of Labryses has well thought out ethics and always does their best to make fair and just decisions, earning them the respect of family, friends and co-workers.
Four of Labryses: This card indicates a time of rest and recovery after great turmoil. It indicates that now is not the time to push ahead with new activities; it is time, instead, to rebuild yourself from inside with quiet contemplation. Your focus should be on solitude rather than interaction, at least for a while. You cannot forge ahead until you have replenished yourself mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Value yourself enough to take this time to heal and re-establish your equilibrium.
For those who are new to these card draws, each week I pull one card from the top of the deck and a second card from the bottom. The top-of-the-deck card (the first one, on the left) gives us some helpful hints about how to navigate our week. The bottom-of-the-deck card (the second one, on the right) is the “secret treasure” that can help us find joy in these Interesting Times.
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This week’s Minoan Tarot cards. This deck is my creation, made the old-fashioned way (ink on paper) and available at bookstores everywhere.
Priest of Labryses: This card represents acting out the qualities of Air in a mature person. This includes the ability to analyze a situation and develop strategies to address it as well as the capacity to make firm decisions, articulate them clearly, and stick with them. This person tends to rely on intellect rather than emotion or intuition to solve problems, and tends to go ahead and act without waiting for others, though others tend to follow due to the person’s confidence. The Priest of Labryses has well thought out ethics and always does their best to make fair and just decisions, earning them the respect of family, friends and co-workers.
Four of Labryses: This card indicates a time of rest and recovery after great turmoil. It indicates that now is not the time to push ahead with new activities; it is time, instead, to rebuild yourself from inside with quiet contemplation. Your focus should be on solitude rather than interaction, at least for a while. You cannot forge ahead until you have replenished yourself mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Value yourself enough to take this time to heal and re-establish your equilibrium.
For those who are new to these card draws, each week I pull one card from the top of the deck and a second card from the bottom. The top-of-the-deck card (the first one, on the left) gives us some helpful hints about how to navigate our week. The bottom-of-the-deck card (the second one, on the right) is the “secret treasure” that can help us find joy in these Interesting Times.
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Offerings of mead, honey, and cumin seed on my Minoan altar on a sunny morning.
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Offerings of mead, honey, and cumin seed on my Minoan altar on a sunny morning.
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This week’s Minoan Tarot cards. This deck is my creation, made the old-fashioned way (ink on paper) and available at bookstores everywhere.
Lord of Labryses: This card represents a person who behaves in a decisive way and who may be impatient with others who are not as resolute. This person holds strong opinions, is knowledgeable about the reasons behind their opinions, and often tries to persuade others to agree with them. These strong opinions may change frequently as the person picks up new information and adds it into their thought process. This person is not deceitful – they honestly believe in what they’re selling, whether it’s a product, a belief system, or their own opinion. Just be aware they may not always be right, no matter how convinced they are of their own good judgment.
Maid of Daggers: The Maid of Daggers represents creativity and imagination unfettered by in-the-box thinking. This card represents not so much a set of actions as an attitude and worldview, especially that of refusing to accept traditional forms and boundaries in any creative endeavor, whether it be artwork, writing, marketing, or any other type of expression that requires imagination. This card depicts a person who has not yet internalized the restrictions society puts on each person’s creative vision. This may be due to the simple innocence of youth or to a purposeful rejection of any set of rules imposed from outside.
For those who are new to these card draws, each week I pull one card from the top of the deck and a second card from the bottom. The top-of-the-deck card (the first one, on the left) gives us some helpful hints about how to navigate our week. The bottom-of-the-deck card (the second one, on the right) is the “secret treasure” that can help us find joy in these Interesting Times.
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This week’s Minoan Tarot cards. This deck is my creation, made the old-fashioned way (ink on paper) and available at bookstores everywhere.
Lord of Labryses: This card represents a person who behaves in a decisive way and who may be impatient with others who are not as resolute. This person holds strong opinions, is knowledgeable about the reasons behind their opinions, and often tries to persuade others to agree with them. These strong opinions may change frequently as the person picks up new information and adds it into their thought process. This person is not deceitful – they honestly believe in what they’re selling, whether it’s a product, a belief system, or their own opinion. Just be aware they may not always be right, no matter how convinced they are of their own good judgment.
Maid of Daggers: The Maid of Daggers represents creativity and imagination unfettered by in-the-box thinking. This card represents not so much a set of actions as an attitude and worldview, especially that of refusing to accept traditional forms and boundaries in any creative endeavor, whether it be artwork, writing, marketing, or any other type of expression that requires imagination. This card depicts a person who has not yet internalized the restrictions society puts on each person’s creative vision. This may be due to the simple innocence of youth or to a purposeful rejection of any set of rules imposed from outside.
For those who are new to these card draws, each week I pull one card from the top of the deck and a second card from the bottom. The top-of-the-deck card (the first one, on the left) gives us some helpful hints about how to navigate our week. The bottom-of-the-deck card (the second one, on the right) is the “secret treasure” that can help us find joy in these Interesting Times.
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Did you know that my books are available in the US through your local library on the digital platforms Hoopla and The Palace Project? This is a great choice if you're on a budget or want to "try before you buy."
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Did you know that my books are available in the US through your local library on the digital platforms Hoopla and The Palace Project? This is a great choice if you're on a budget or want to "try before you buy."
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This week’s Minoan Tarot cards. This deck is my creation, made the old-fashioned way (ink on paper) and available at bookstores everywhere.
Three of Rhytons: This card represents your connection with a group of people such as your extended family, your circle of friends, a spiritual or religious group, a volunteer organization, or your co-workers. The Three of Rhytons also suggests the successful beginning of a project or relationship involving multiple people. This is a card of celebration and emotional growth, and possibly emotional healing as well. The relationships represented by this card are loving, and the people involved are able to trust each other.
Six of Rhytons: This card stands for memories and the past. This can mean comparing current difficulties with similar situations you’ve been in before or recalling past happy times. Perhaps a person or situation from your past has popped up in your life again; depending on surrounding cards, this can be a positive or a negative experience. The important point to remember is that you are no longer in that past situation, and you and all the other people involved are different now.
For those who are new to these card draws, each week I pull one card from the top of the deck and a second card from the bottom. The top-of-the-deck card (the first one, on the left) gives us some helpful hints about how to navigate our week. The bottom-of-the-deck card (the second one, on the right) is the “secret treasure” that can help us find joy in these Interesting Times.
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This week’s Minoan Tarot cards. This deck is my creation, made the old-fashioned way (ink on paper) and available at bookstores everywhere.
Three of Rhytons: This card represents your connection with a group of people such as your extended family, your circle of friends, a spiritual or religious group, a volunteer organization, or your co-workers. The Three of Rhytons also suggests the successful beginning of a project or relationship involving multiple people. This is a card of celebration and emotional growth, and possibly emotional healing as well. The relationships represented by this card are loving, and the people involved are able to trust each other.
Six of Rhytons: This card stands for memories and the past. This can mean comparing current difficulties with similar situations you’ve been in before or recalling past happy times. Perhaps a person or situation from your past has popped up in your life again; depending on surrounding cards, this can be a positive or a negative experience. The important point to remember is that you are no longer in that past situation, and you and all the other people involved are different now.
For those who are new to these card draws, each week I pull one card from the top of the deck and a second card from the bottom. The top-of-the-deck card (the first one, on the left) gives us some helpful hints about how to navigate our week. The bottom-of-the-deck card (the second one, on the right) is the “secret treasure” that can help us find joy in these Interesting Times.
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Did you know that the art on the cards in my Minoan Tarot deck comes from actual Minoan artifacts? I bet you'll recognize some of the images, like the Snake Goddess from Knossos. Find lots more card images and plenty of places to buy the deck that aren't named after a South American river here: https://www.minoantarot.com/
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Did you know that the art on the cards in my Minoan Tarot deck comes from actual Minoan artifacts? I bet you'll recognize some of the images, like the Snake Goddess from Knossos. Find lots more card images and plenty of places to buy the deck that aren't named after a South American river here: https://www.minoantarot.com/
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This week’s Minoan Tarot cards offer a little reassurance despite <gestures vaguely at everything>. This deck is my creation, made the old-fashioned way (ink on paper) and available at bookstores everywhere.
The Empress: The feminine force in Nature and within each person, regardless of sex or gender. The Empress stands for empathy, compassion, interdependence, and a strong sense of interconnection, including acceptance of your commitment to others. The Empress also reminds you of your patience, the capacity to wait for the right time, and the ability to see things from others’ perspectives. This way you can joyfully receive and appreciate the abundance and bounty in life, both material and non-material, but you can also accept the ‘messiness’ and chaos that inevitably occur. The energy of the Empress allows you to accept the fact that many facets of life aren’t tidy or easily categorized or labeled.
Nine of Daggers: This is the card of steadfastness in the face of opposition. It represents the strength you didn’t realize you had and the ability to defend yourself when you thought there was no hope. This also includes being able to sense danger before it reveals itself and prepare a defense ahead of time. It encourages you to keep on until you succeed, reassuring you that you have the stamina, endurance, and strength of character to reach your goals no matter what obstacles may lie in your way.
For those who are new to these card draws, each week I pull one card from the top of the deck and a second card from the bottom. The top-of-the-deck card (the first one, on the left) gives us some helpful hints about how to navigate our week. The bottom-of-the-deck card (the second one, on the right) is the “secret treasure” that can help us find joy in these Interesting Times.
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This week’s Minoan Tarot cards offer a little reassurance despite <gestures vaguely at everything>. This deck is my creation, made the old-fashioned way (ink on paper) and available at bookstores everywhere.
The Empress: The feminine force in Nature and within each person, regardless of sex or gender. The Empress stands for empathy, compassion, interdependence, and a strong sense of interconnection, including acceptance of your commitment to others. The Empress also reminds you of your patience, the capacity to wait for the right time, and the ability to see things from others’ perspectives. This way you can joyfully receive and appreciate the abundance and bounty in life, both material and non-material, but you can also accept the ‘messiness’ and chaos that inevitably occur. The energy of the Empress allows you to accept the fact that many facets of life aren’t tidy or easily categorized or labeled.
Nine of Daggers: This is the card of steadfastness in the face of opposition. It represents the strength you didn’t realize you had and the ability to defend yourself when you thought there was no hope. This also includes being able to sense danger before it reveals itself and prepare a defense ahead of time. It encourages you to keep on until you succeed, reassuring you that you have the stamina, endurance, and strength of character to reach your goals no matter what obstacles may lie in your way.
For those who are new to these card draws, each week I pull one card from the top of the deck and a second card from the bottom. The top-of-the-deck card (the first one, on the left) gives us some helpful hints about how to navigate our week. The bottom-of-the-deck card (the second one, on the right) is the “secret treasure” that can help us find joy in these Interesting Times.
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This is the book that started it all! Now in its second edition, Ariadne's Thread was my first published Minoan-themed book. It inspired me to start the discussion group that grew into a full-blown spiritual tradition called Ariadne's Tribe. Details, Table of Contents, and plenty of places to buy it that aren't named after a South American river: https://www.lauraperryauthor.com/ariadnes-thread
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This is the book that started it all! Now in its second edition, Ariadne's Thread was my first published Minoan-themed book. It inspired me to start the discussion group that grew into a full-blown spiritual tradition called Ariadne's Tribe. Details, Table of Contents, and plenty of places to buy it that aren't named after a South American river: https://www.lauraperryauthor.com/ariadnes-thread
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This week’s Minoan Tarot cards. This deck is my creation, made the old-fashioned way (ink on paper) and available at bookstores everywhere.
Justice: This card stands for cause and effect in your life. Its scope includes decision-making based on probable consequences and the responsibility for your own actions. Justice means shaping your life as a reflection of the underlying divine order by making the right choices and accepting that you alone are accountable for those choices. This includes correcting past wrongs and deciding what the best choice truly is in a given situation. This card emphasizes openness and honesty; the best decisions are those made in full view of all involved, even if not everyone is happy with the outcome.
Priestess of Rhytons: This card represents the embodiment of the qualities of Water in the life of a mature person. This includes a strong sense of empathy, a nurturing style, and a keen intuition about others’ feelings and problems. This person always takes other people’s feelings seriously and doesn’t ridicule others for experiencing emotions. While the Priest of Rhytons focuses on people’s relationships with each other, the Priestess of Rhytons focuses on people’s relationships with themselves. This person’s inner steadiness and warm acceptance of all aspects of human nature provide a safe environment in which to nurture their fellow human beings.
For those who are new to these card draws, each week I pull one card from the top of the deck and a second card from the bottom. The top-of-the-deck card (the first one, on the left) gives us some helpful hints about how to navigate our week. The bottom-of-the-deck card (the second one, on the right) is the “secret treasure” that can help us find joy in these Interesting Times.
