#The Herbcrafter's Tarot

[sugaryewscythe]

✧ °˖ 。 ten of water — red clover 。°˖ ✧

[thegodwhocums]

holy moly, we finally did the thing I've been intimidated about for weeks and went out back to check on the tree we designated as the Mouth for Agdistis offerings. we lit incense inside her hollow, burned mugwort-lavender-sage smoke grown from the same land, and poured out a full bottle of water around her roots. we asked if she consented to fulfill that role, to receive offerings for Agdistis and digest them into the Earth, and also receive honor and offerings to herself. we pulled a few cards about it from the Herbcrafter's Tarot and got the 10 of Water (red clover).

"Serenity rises from the roots of gratitude."

asking about how to honor the tree, and then for any other messages, we received Death (marigold) and the Seven of Earth (oak, not pictured).

"Pay homage to what must die."

"The seasons will give you direction."

as I was shuffling for the third card, we heard rumbling in the distance. I chalked it up to a passing truck because there wasn't rain in the forecast. but I paused in thumbing through the tarot guide book to note the soft sound of something dropping around us in the leaves. and by the time I was reading the third card meaning it was fully raining on us.

Rocket and I packed away our items and sat under the tree canopy, waiting for the rain to lighten, which it did not do. so we packed out and returned up the path to the house. a lighting strike hit close by - a half mile away, we now know. my laundry, hung out on the line for an afternoon with no rain in the forecast, got soaked.

so hail to this tree, we will honor her well, and we thank her for the gift of rain, the Ten of Water, which arrived at the perfect time to answer our questions and rehydrate our parched garden. incredible. I'll post better pictures after a drier interaction.

[roaenexists]

been feeling tarot burnout lately and i personally find that the best way to get past that is to work on my grimoire and read non-tarot witchcraft books. focusing on rounding out my practice to more than just art cards really helps me to remember why i began tarot at all

[tarotbycecelia]

Card of the Day - 10 of Pentacles (Earth) - Saturday, May 18, 2024

Earthy Taurus energy still reigns supreme today, as the Sun and good-fortune Jupiter come together in the sign of the Bull to bring what some consider to be the luckiest day of the year. Venus and Uranus, also in Taurus, are getting in on the act as well. Mercury is in the background keeping thoughts and communication grounded. The wealth represented by the 10 of Pentacles can come in many forms,…

[dogstarblues]

LET ME FACE LET ME FACE LET ME FACE MY FEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[yourhearthboundfairygodkin]

A message from Spirit this vernal equinox . . .

It is time to detach from mundane issues, which is a necessary step for spiritual transformation. Once negativity and self-doubt are removed, positivity, empowerment, and hope can flow. When we nourish our good intentions, we can watch them flower.

Clear quartz provides mental clarity; carnelian combats feelings of inadequacy; chrysocolla increases wisdom. Mugwort assists with luck, protection and vitality. Iris encourages hope, trust, and wisdom.

Deck credits: Crystal Wisdom Healing Oracle by Judy Hall; Eternal Crystals by Jade-Sky; Herbcrafter’s Tarot

[fairiegardens]

[alexesguerra]

The Herbcrafter's Tarot The Herbcrafter's Tarot Paperback – June 15, 2019 by Latisha Guthrie (Author), Joanna Powell Colbert (Illustrator) --Brand New-- The Herbcrafter's Tarot celebrates the handicrafts, tools, and time-honored folk skills related to herbs, trees, flowers and other plants that share their gifts with us. This deck and book set explores the relationship between herbs and how people use them for medicine, creativity, ritual, and spiritual guidance. It also considers herbs as archetypes and explores our partnership with the botanical realm. Herbcrafter's Tarot is an engaging introduction to herbalism and plant spirit magic, and can be used as a profound divinatory tool. The set includes a 78-card deck and a 124-page book full of herbal inspiration and ideas for crafting with the cards. Product details Paperback Publisher: U.S. Games Systems (June 15, 2019) Language: English ISBN-10: 1572819723 ISBN-13: 9781572819726 Product Dimensions: 4.6 x 1.8 x 6.5 inches Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds

[usedbooksworld]

Plants are alive: Unveiling Herbal Archetypes

Plants are alive: Unveiling herbal archetypes

Despite their differences, witchcraft, alchemy, shamanism, and modern chemistry share a common foundation. They use plants to unlock the mysteries of life.

Many pharmaceutical products originate from herbal remedies put to the test. However, they lack the nuanced qualities of the actual plant.

Indeed, plants have a personality. That’s why they sometimes “get along” with us and treat a disease. But others may not experience the same effects..

So, how can you understand plants and their character? One way to do so is learning about their hidden archetypes.

The symbolic language of herbal archetypes

Each plant holds a unique symbolic meaning. Besides nurturing and healing, they also contain a type of energy and a lesson to teach. Some of these energies can be linked to tarot cards and their archetypes.

A fascinating example to illustrate the point is hemlock. It is a tall and upright plant with toxic properties. Its form and biological effects show rigidity and protection, just like The Emperor card.

Hemlock protects itself against predators with poisonous chemicals. It has an upright form that does not yield. These features help the plant survive in the wild, but taken to an extreme they won’t let us relate to its virtues. 

Similarly, authoritative and close-minded people may seem challenging to approach. But they are probably highly protective towards their loved ones.

Alfalfa is a completely different plant. It easily thrives in diverse environments. However, it is also adaptable and friendly for animals who want to feed from it and spread its seeds in return.

Alfalfa exemplifies resilience and inner strength in trying times. This aligns to the feeling behind the Ten of Swords, and how it comes across suffering. But after such difficult times when nothing can be worse, the future will shine brighter if we keep at it.

Using herbs for enhanced self-awareness

Throughout history, herbs have been used not only to cure disease but also as means to accessing our subconscious mind. Even now, many use herbal preparations as an introduction to alternate forms of spirituality.

Understanding how herbs relate to archetypes will let us explore different combinations to boost our self-discovery journey. It can also be a wonderful tool to find new herbal remedies through their synergistic energies.

That’s another common trait between herb-crafting and tarot. We can use them for personal growth, and they work even better combined with one another. It’s a beautiful art involving life itself and the hidden meaning behind plants.

Exploring these topics may seem daunting at first. But if you want an accessible entry point, The Herbcrafter’s Tarot is an excellent option. It was developed by Latisha Guthrie with illustrations by Joanna Powell Colbert. The author is a long-time blogger who skillfully explains each plant trait in the accompanying guidebook. 

This wonderfully illustrated deck shows the usual tarot archetypes and their herbal correlations. The deck goes beyond common herbs and includes less-known plants like chaparral, making it an excellent option to explore for both experts in herbal remedies and newcomers alike.

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[mystictoadie]

Mugwort is such a staple in my practice, subconsciously even. One of my favourite incense is Mugwort. My grandma used to tell me that Mugwort tea is great for tummy troubles, so I've been keeping that around ever since. It's growing everywhere in the backyard. What a great herb altogether. I love learning about its dreaming-related properties.

Deck: Herbcrafter's Tarot

[sugaryewscythe]

i love the abundance represented in this card 🌱♡ ♑︎

[thegodwhocums]

🌤️💀🔮

had perhaps THE cutest day?? playing hookie with @flamingkorybante to meet up with @ancat-dubh at a local cafe for chats and cards. could NOT have asked for nicer weather

love to hit it off so immediately with an online comrade irl

played with several very lovely tarot decks: my herbcrafter's and Lubanko, Rocket's silicon dawn, Éamonn's raven's prophecy

got a quite helpful reading myself to help center me during this deliberate time of transition and resetting

masks and ritual, structure and exploration, reaching back out to D and asking myself who benefits from my choices - is it me, or am I centering someone else? gentle observation, not interrogation. light ✨

Rocket's reading had a Memento Mori note to it, punctuated by this sticker outside the cafe

lovely meetup, delightful comrade, 10/10, would hang out and talk surgical prep rituals again anytime

[oraclekleo]

Gellow! I want to participate in your game :)

Send a minimum 4-picture moodboard / aesthetic / collage that resonates with you at the moment the most:

State your astrological sign: Libra Sun 🌞 , Pisces ♓️ Moon 🌙, and Scorpio ♏️ rising.

State your name or nickname: Laura is okay :)

All your tarot decks are so pretty, though (likeThe Seed & Sickle Oracle Deck ) 😍 but any you feel like it would be great, I'm kinda curious abour a career one but tbh anything would be cool.

Thanks a lot 💜

To remember: Give feedback after receiving the reading!

Hello, Laura!

Thank you for participating in my little tarot game. And I must say that your collage is pretty impressive.

A little secret for you - when I ask for the moodboards, it’s to get some additional clues to work together with the cards. My approach to cartomancy is more psycho-analytical than magical so when people send me the pics, I can already deduct something from their choice.

I can already tell you are most likely a pretty organised and neat person with a love for symmetry and clean lines. 😂 Feel free to correct me. I can be wrong. Nobody’s perfect. 🙂

Okay! Sorry for the detour, let’s do your reading! I always include the cards pulled so if there’s any hidden message in them which is meant only for you to decipher, you will receive it. 

Cards: 7. Cherry, 33. Dandelion (Seed & Sickle Oracle), 10 of Earth - Horsetail, Hija of Fira - California Poppy, Curandera of Water - Seaweed, Madre of Water - Oats (The Herbcrafter’s Tarot)

Others might be still lazy and trapped in routine but it’s time for you to become productive and abundant. Start early and get ahead of others just like the cherry trees which bloom early and their fruits ripen before many others. You might be standing in front of an important choice. One path will keep you grounded and safe, one takes you up to the sky and maybe into directions you could never predict. It’s important for you to make the decision with both a conscious mind and your intuition and heart. You certainly have deep roots in your community and you are well cherished by them. On the other hand, you understand what self-love and self-care mean. Sometimes we are not meant to continue the legacy from the past rather start a new one ourselves and it’s important to decide this. You probably feel excited and full of eagerness now which is a good start. New ideas come to us for a reason but make sure to ground your dreams in reality so you can truly achieve your goals. Don’t try to bottle your feelings up as you are perfectly able to feel them through and process them. Before making important decisions, sit down, calm down and think what it is you want over a cup of tea or any beverage you like.

Thank you so much for requesting the reading!

I'm always grateful for any feedback.

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[tarotbycecelia]

Card of the Day - Justice - Friday, December 15, 2023

While there will be means to apply this card on a personal level today, on a broader, perhaps even more global one, it will incorporate some actual form of justice which will be visible in the daily news. The significance shall be great enough many of you will take notice. As for you, achieving some form of balance which moves the scales a bit more to your favor would seem to be in order. The…

[mariathearcane]

Time with the Herbcrafters Tarot

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