Introduction For this first Monthly Reversal post, we may as well start at the beginning. As the first card of the Tarot, The Fool represents new beginnings, spontaneity, and the free-spirited nature of curiosity and adventure. While upright, The Fool encourages us to embrace uncertainty and leap into the unknown. But when this card appears…
Tag: Life Lessons
Using the Tarot for Decision Making and Problem Solving
Introduction Making decisions and solving problems are a natural part of life, but sometimes we can feel overwhelmed or uncertain about the best course of action. Tarot, with its rich symbolism and timeless wisdom, can be a powerful tool for accessing our intuition and gaining insight into the choices we face. Today, we’re going to…
Life Lessons from the Strength Card
Introduction Life is full of challenges and obstacles that test our resilience and determination. In times of struggle, we often seek guidance and support to help us overcome these difficulties. The Tarot, with its rich symbolism and profound wisdom, can be a valuable resource in navigating life’s challenges. Today, we’re exploring some life lessons from…
Mythology and The Tarot: The Fool’s Journey
Welcome to Mythology Monday! As yet another recurring Monday theme, the second Monday of each month will be Mythology Monday here at the Fool’s Bag. Mythology is one of my favorite topics, so of course I’m all over the connections between mythology and the Tarot! For this first post in the series, we’ll be looking…
The Two of Cups and Friendship
Introduction As Tarot readers, we often think of the Two of Cups as being mostly about romantic love. Indeed, I tend to think of The Lovers card as being more about choices and the Two of Cups being the one about love and romance. But really, this card can represent any sort of important partnership,…
The Hermit’s Guide to Mercury Retrograde
Welcome back! We’re talking about Mercury retrograde again today. Mercury went retrograde on Friday, and I was feeling it for a good week even before that. As the planet of communication appears to move backward in the sky, it can bring with it miscommunications, technology glitches, and general chaos. I decided it would be a…
Surviving and Thriving During Mercury Retrograde
Uh, oh… It’s that time of year again, that so many of us dread: Mercury is in retrograde. Three to four times a year, Mercury, the planet of communication, goes into retrograde, causing many to brace themselves for a period of miscommunication, technology glitches, and general chaos. Mercury retrograde can be a super sucky time….
Card of the Week: The Fool’s Guide to Taking Risks
Welcome to Wednesday! Wednesdays here at The Fool’s Bag mean Card of the Week. Every week we’ll take a look at one card from the deck and do a deep dive into one or more aspects of that card and its symbolism. We won’t be doing the cards in any set order, but we will…