Raven: (noun) any of several large, corvine birds having lustrous, black plumage and a loud, harsh call, especially the common raven, Corvus corax. Symbolizes wisdom, insight, and prophecy; transformation, initiation, and rebirth; an intermediary between the Worlds.
man·tle: (noun) something that enfolds, covers, or envelops; a figurative cloak symbolizing leadership or responsibility.
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Tarot: Understanding the Minor Arcana
What is the minor arcana? These four suits – wands, cups, swords, and pentacles – represent the day-to-day. They are about practical and sometimes mundane matters. In a reading, they give insight into what is going on with daily life, experiences, and challenges. They offer practical guidance, whereas the major arcana gives the big picture…
Tarot: Understanding the Major Arcana
Tarot is a powerful tool for self-discovery. The Major Arcana represent the steps through this journey, starting with the Fool and ending with the World. Here, we’ll take a look at the meaning behind each of the Major Arcana. The Fool: Here is where the journey begins and ends. The Fool represents new beginnings, which…
NaNoWriMo, RPGs, and MMOs. Oh my.
NaNoWriMo Here I am, on day seven of NaNoWriMo. It only took five days to switch gears entirely. Remember in my last post one of the bits of advice I gave was to go with the flow? Well, I did just that and ended up starting a new story. It started with a rather elaborate…
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