#murder of the crows tarot

[wychwoodroad]

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This week: The Murder of the Crows Tarot by Corrado Roi

I consider this deck to be my 'old reliable' because of how often I use it. It's my go-to tarot deck - I can't get enough of it. I love its energy and love the way it delivers messages.

With the art in complete black and white, it's up to the user to fill in the colour. There's a freedom with this deck that allows me to put my own twists on the meanings of each card so I can provide my clients with the message that they need to hear right at that moment. Using this deck, I'm transported into the world of the crows, and they tell me exactly what needs to be heard.

My love for crows has been present since I first started my divination journey; my first tarot deck was the Crow Tarot by M.J. Cullinane. Crows are magical creatures and divine spirits that aid in communicating with the spirit world.

If you find yourself pulled to this deck, perhaps it has a message for you! Check out my shop to order a reading from this deck, or to check out what else I have to offer. Thank you so much for checking me out!

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Tea and Tarot Time 😌🍵

[teawiththegods]

My decks for October! 🎃

The Samhain Oracle has been a staple in my October rituals since I got my hands on it years ago! I’ve been collecting the entire series but the Samhain deck is still my favorite!

I just picked up the Murder of Crows tarot today! It was a complete last minute and impulse buy but something in me knew I had to have it! The art is so gothic, so moody, and so freakin cool!

Here’s my favorite card, the Queen of Wands, to give you an idea of what I’m talking about

Isn’t she so fucking beautiful and badass looking!? The art of this deck stirs up many emotions in me which is why I’m glad I got it. I’m trying to improve my reading skills so I need a deck that’s going to excite me, inspire me, and move me so that I will be more likely to pick it up and work with it. Also it’ll be easier to cultivate a relationship with it.

I can absolutely see this deck joining the Samhain Oracle in my October traditions!

Do you have any decks that are staples for you during this time of year? Or are you trying a new one out just like me??

[manifestdestinytarot]

aquarius season ritual

[thequeenofbats]

Daily reading with the Murder of Crows tarot illustrated by Corrado Roi.

I love this 10 of Pentacles. Are they building a nest or scavenging a corpse? Protecting or hoarding? Just the right ambiguity for this card.

Interpretation: You are in a position of (perhaps unearned) power that is making you a target. Honesty, hard work, and cooperation is the way through.

[myrtleturtlee]

On this vibe

[morrigancrowphantom]

My Temporary Tarot Altar

[alchemy-arts-bookstore]

Random Tarot Card Draw: Murder of Crows Tarot, by Corrado Roi and Charles Harrington

XII: The Hanged Man

The gorgeous black and white art of this deck reminds me quite a bit of the art from the Sandman graphic novels. This card features a man hanging from a leafy pole, tied to it by one foot. His other leg is bent at the knee, crossed in front of him, his hands are behind his back. A crow sits on the pole right above him, its wings spread as if it has just landed or is just taking off. The man doesn’t appear to be upset or in pain; he hangs from the pole almost meditatively, as if doing so is helping him reach a place of calm, an altered state.

From the book: (edited) Vulnerability, stillness, a new point of view, initiation, powerlessness. Your body hangs in the void. Bide your time; let your bonds become your anchor.

I can see the relation between the book’s explanation and my interpretation. The man in the image has light above him and darkness below – the void the book mentions. He is tied – anchored – securely to the pole, and while his situation could be called worrying, he remains calm, waiting for things to change when the time is right.

[devonellington]

Wed. Nov. 8, 2023: Type, Type, Type

image courtesy of 3844328 from pxabay.com Wednesday, November 8, 2023 Neptune, Chiron, Uranus, Jupiter Retrograde Cloudy and cold On today’s Process Muse, we talk about getting past stuck. You can read the post here. Two serial episodes are dropping today. The first is ANGEL HUNT: Episode 83: Gaston Flexes His Powers Gaston crosses an ethical line to protect Brian. Angel Hunt Serial…

[mikhailaraen]

I did not know this, or even consider it. But I like this way of viewing.

Cups depict the realm of dreams. The heart may break and can be healed and become stronger than before.

Pentacles depicts the realm of greed. Many resources lie within and beneath the rich soil, waiting to be found and shaped to benefit you in your tasks.

Wands depict he realm of growth. This is a place of unexplored potential, adventures to be undertaken by the courageous.

Swords depict the realm of riddles. An intellectually confusing and deadly place, those with a swift mind and keen perception will act quickly, escape mental traps, and bring back the treasures they need.

Credit goes to the authors of Murder of Crows Tarot.

[theic-manic]

Tarot Hellenic Deity Communication Post that should probably be a book someday.

Hello, Feeling inspired by some other posts about Deity identification via tarot I wanted to tweak their ideas and add some additional strategies that help me. This is a devotional post to two of my patron Gods, Lord Apollon and Lord Hermes, who are assisting me with my Oracular duties. Praise Apollo and Hermes.

Post index:

My Background

Some notes about this post

The Major Arcana: Intro

The Major Arcana Deities

The Minor Arcana Part 1: How to incorporate the Minor Arcana

The Minor Arcana Part 2: The Suits

The Minor Arcana: Part 3: The Courts Pentacles Swords Wands Cups

The Minor Arcana part 4: Notable Pip Cards

A Note on Gender

A Note on Symbolism

What the Hermes? (important!)

Deity Communication troubleshooting

How to incorporate Shufflemancy as a Tarot reading clarifier (link to another post)

Notable sources (used in addition to my own knowledge & research) My background: I started Tarot at the age of 11 (2001) and own dozens of different tarot and oracle decks, my exposure to various interpretations over almost 2.5 decades has allowed me to appreciate the nuances in interpretations and even assigned deities. As such, while I do know the broader meanings of each card, I also check the interpretation provided by various deck creators as their own divine guidance adds to my work. E.g. The Tower in my Murder of Crows deck has a very different vibe to The Tower in my Gold Lyre tarot deck. I will be covering deck design nuance after the list of card deities. Some notes about this post: Firstly: I will only be listing Hellenic deities as I currently work with the Hellenic Gods and while I have worked with the Kemetic Gods briefly, I have a distant while cordial relationship with them. I had worked with the Norse Gods for 3-4 years prior to moving to my current locale, however I acknowledge that my time with them has passed (at least for now) and I want to limit this to one pantheon. Secondly: In some of the other posts that assign deities to tarot cards, I found it odd that they would assign say, Freyja to some cards but not Aphrodite, arguably Freyja's Greek counterpart. As such, I will be taking care to check that I don't miss any deities due to these overlaps however this means that some deities will be gaining more cards than typically assigned. Note that some of the Gods of other pantheons have multiple equivalents in the Hellenic Pantheon so in the case that occurs, I will do my best to select whichever one already has their Hellenic equivalent listed by other sources and in cases that hasn't occurred, I will select/assign whichever Hellenic God/s best fit the card.

Thirdly: I won't be assigning deities to each of the numbered minor arcana for a couple of reasons; 1. Not all decks have imagery for these cards except for literal pentacles, wands, swords or cups images 2. While I prefer the Rider-Waite approach to providing story images to these minor cards, said images can be distracting to one's intuition or may add to the confusion. However I will explain how to incorporate these cards into your readings to gain clarity, especially if you draw Major Arcana that can be assigned to a couple of potential deities.

Finally: I will be adding the concept of Shufflemancy at the very bottom. This is optional but I find that it can really add to a reading... however as an Apollo and Hermes devotee I am a tad biased.

If you find this post to be useful please share it so that others may find it.

The Tarot Cards:

Major Arcana

The Fool: Pan, Hermes, Dionysus, Apollo, Morpheus

The Magician: Hermes, Apollo, Empusai

The High Priestess: Hekate, Selene, Artemis, Persephone, Aphrodite, Medusa, Melinoe, Lamia, Empusai

The Empress: Aphrodite, Hera, Demeter, Lamia, Empusai The Emperor: Zeus, Ares, Hades, Apollo

The Hierophant: Apollo, Athena, Hermes

The Lovers: Aphrodite & Ares, Eros & Psyche, Dionysus, Pan, Hades & Persephone, Lamia, Empusai The Chariot: Helios, Apollo, Hermes, Ares, Nike, Athena, Lamia Strength: Athena, Artemis, Medusa The Hermit: Kronos, Prometheus, The Muses*, Hades, Hermes, Hekate * The Muses appearing may also be a more subtle Apollo sign, use surrounding cards to guide your interpretation here. Wheel of Fortune: The Moirai*, Zeus, Hermes, Tyche, Morpheus * The Moirai are the triplet daughters of Kronos & Nyx or Zeus & Themis depending on which lore you refer to. They were also on friendly terms with Apollo and worshipped with Apollo at a number of shrines & temples. As such, please check surrounding cards carefully to determine which Hellenic deity/ies this acts as a confirmation card for. I would not rely on this card alone to confirm a deity's presence. Also pay attention to card imagery & any notes from the deck creator in the accompanying booklet if applicable.

Justice: Zeus, Athena, Themis

The Hanged Man: Artemis, Prometheus, Demeter, Poseidon, Hermes, Morpheus

Death: Persephone, Thanatos, Hades, Hekate, Melinoe, Lamia, Empusai

Temperance: Artemis, Iris, Apollo, Hades.

The Devil: Dionysus, Pan, Ares,

The Tower: Ares, Demeter, Eris, Perses.

The Star: Aphrodite, Hermes, Nyx, Astrea

The Moon: Artemis, Hekate, Selene, Morpheus. Medusa, Melinoe, Lamia, Empusai

The Sun: Apollo, Helios, Brigid, Eos

Judgement: Persephone, Hades, Hephaestus, Metatron, Nemisis

The World: Hermes, Nike, Gaia, Kronos, Athena, Demeter, Arachne

The Minor Arcana:

Intro:

As mentioned at the beginning, I won't be assigning deities to every single minor arcana card however I will be assigning deities to the suits, court cards & a few notable numbered cards to assist with deity identification.

Part 1: The Suits

Wands: Ares, Apollo, Eros, Hermes*

Swords: Ares, Athena, Hades, Athena, Hermes* , Poseidon*

Pentacles: Gaia, Demeter, Hephaestus, Athena

Cups: Aphrodite, Hermes* *Refer to Part 2b

Part 2a: The Courts Pentacles:

Pages: Pan, The Muses, Apollo Knights: Athena, Artemis, Demeter Queens: Persephone. Gaia, Demeter Kings: Hades, Chiron, Pan Swords:

Pages: Athena, Nike, Arachne Knights: Athena, Hermes Queens: Hekate. Athena, Themis, Melinoe Kings: Hephaestus, Hermes

Wands:

Pages: Apollo, Artemis, Athena Knights: Apollo, Orpheus Queens: Aphrodite, Hestia Kings: Zeus, Ares, Apollo

Cups:

Pages: Aphrodite, Eros Knights: Aphrodite Queens: Hera Kings: Poseidon, Dionysus

Part 2b: Notable Pip cards (Ace-10) Certain Pip cards of the Minor Arcana have strong deity connections based on their traditional meanings. I will not be covering the meanings as there are enough books covering this.

Aces: Pentacles- Demeter, Gaia, Swords- Athena, Nike Wands- Pan, Aphrodite and/or Ares, Apollo Cups - Aphrodite, The Nesoi, Eros

9 of Pentacles: Persephone 10 of Pentacles: Hephaestus, Arachne

2 of Swords: Hekate 3 of Swords: Hermes 4 of Swords: Arachne 5 of Swords: Ares, Eris, Melinoe 7 of Swords: Hermes 8 of Swords: Athena, Eris, Arachne 10 of Swords: Poseidon

3 of Wands: Hermes 5 of Wands: Hephaestus 8 of Wands: Dionysus 10 of Wands: Hephaestus

2 of Cups: Hermes with the caduceus, this can also clarify a divine partnership (Hades & Persephone, Ares & Aphrodite etc.) 8 of Cups: Nereus, Melinoe 10 of cups: Nike

Part 3: How to incorporate the minor Arcana

Whenever I am reaching out to deities via Tarot I do this in two stages. Stage 1: Deity identification Stage 2: What they want me to know (this is when a structured spread would be appropriate or simply apply traditional interpretations to the cards). Stage 1: With Deity identification stage I am purely interested in identifying who is in my room/orbit/astral right now but as you likely picked up in the Major Arcana list, many deities share cards and this can become confusing, especially if you draw cards that share the same gods. Solution: Look at the minor Arcana cards and which deities they align with to clarify which God is likely reaching out to you either via direct correspondence or relationship. Examples: 1. Sometimes I will draw Major arcana that are typically associated with Hermes & Apollo (makes sense as they're my patron gods) however if I also draw some wands* then I will typically sense that it is more Apollo that is reaching out whereas if swords pop out, or the 2 of cups, then I am getting a Hermes vibe. (*8 of wands is the one wands card I'd assign to Hermes due to its meaning) 2. If I draw some cards assigned to Ares and another God but draw some cups minor Arcana, I will then lean towards this being Ares as cups are associated with Aphrodite. I then consider how the minor arcana + Major Arcana identifiers act as Deity aspect (or vibe) identifiers. E.g. Ares Major Arcana + Cups cards will likely indicate to me that I am getting Ares' softer side. However if I get Ares + Swords, then I am likely being shown his more traditional warlike nature. If I draw Wands cards, then this is typically aligning with some more passionate energy from Ares. And this is when I gather the cards, reshuffle and commence stage 2 where I am seeking what message/s the identified God/s would like me to know. Even when I draw Major arcana in these readings, I will stick to their traditional interpretations rather than deity correspondences. This assists in me receiving a clearer message.

A Note on Gender:

If you are using a gender themed deck (e.g. a Goddess tarot deck) this may make deity identification more challenging for you as you could potentially mistake the identify of a deity depending on the style of the deck. If however you are confident with interpreting tarot or just work with goddesses or gods, that's cool too. Deities sometimes may appear as a gender not typically assigned to them as they find this is an easier way for you to connect with them.

Pages & Knights are gender neutral, so take their pictorial representation with a grain of salt if that helps.

A note on Symbolism: Some decks may have symbols to help you better discern which deity is reaching out, especially with cards that share numerous gods so please pay attention to the illustrations of the major arcana in addition to the clarifying minor arcana cards. Certain themed decks may make this easier or more difficult however if like me you own many tarot decks then the deck you feel called to use is a sign in itself. E.g. Whenever I feel drawn to my Golden Lyre deck, I know that Apollo and Hermes are going to show up (& they do). If I feel drawn to my Vlad the Dracula, Diablo or another "dark" deck, this to me has Ares energy. Ultimately, much of this depends on your connection with the divine, how you best communicate (e.g. which clair-sense is strongest for you), your physical & mental health and ongoing practice with the Gods and honing your intuition.

What the Hermes?! Hermes wanted me to mention that if you see a lot of his cards (you likely noticed that he is associated with many tarot cards) this means either a) your deity has an urgent message that they need him to deliver to you, b) the deity reaching out does not have very good history with one of your patron gods so he is delivering their message to keep the peace or c) the deity is just not good at communicating via tarot (see below)

Deity communication troubleshooting:

The cards are a real mixed bag and/or nothing makes sense: You might be tired, hungry, dehydrated or just not ready to receive messages.

Some Gods take longer than others to "talk": Oracular deities and deities with a decent history with Oracles & the likes are very vocal through tarot for me whereas other deities aren't very good at communicating through tarot & perhaps another method would be best such as Shufflemancy, meditation, tea leaves, automatic writing or a range of other methods. E.g. Ares takes a while to talk to me through tarot and that's often because 1. Apollo is very loud & Ares likes to... give him space and 2. There appear to be some stories of Ares potentially having poor experiences with oracles, e.g. an Oracle allegedly directing the people of various places in southern Asia Minor or the likes to bind Ares' statue in chains and even an annual rite involving this to force him into being more peaceful...  The oracle promises that "thus will he become a peaceful deity for you, once he has driven the enemy horde far from your country, and he will give rise to prosperity much prayed for." Wikipedia I'll admit my ignorance with much of Greek mythology however upon learning more about Ares' history with Apollo and certain Oracle cults I have learned to be more understanding of him taking longer to communicate this way. Even writing this & feeling my back hurt I can sense Ares' disapproval of Hermes & Apollo guiding me to write this post.

How to incorporate Shufflemancy as a Tarot reading clarifier:

Notable sources (used in addition to my own knowledge & research): https://backyardbanshee.com/tarot/deities-associated-with-tarot-cards/

Updates made July 14 2024:

I have started to add the lesser-known deities such as Medua, Lamia, Empusai, Arachne and Melinoe and will slowly add the others. Please comment or DM any Hellenic deity or spirit requests to be added.

[thebramblewood]

Naomi's supposed to be studying thanatology, but she can't resist a snack break. Luckily, Micah's able to deliver the mostly intact cake (and snag a few more tarot cards) before an unexpected blizzard arrives.

Beginning / Previous / Next

Naomi: A whole cake for me? You shouldn't have!

Micah: It's not for you, idiot. And if you steal even a single slice, I'll actually murder you.

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Micah: What are you staring at, Mr. Crow? Do I have something on my face?

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Naomi: She'll never even notice it's missing.

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Halloween MiniBang Prompts

for the first time in a few years, we invite you to...

Prompts Text....

• 10/28 ~ Black Cat // Murder of Crows

• 10/29 ~ Costume Party // Seance Invitation

•10/30 ~ Curses // Dead Weight

• 10/31 ~ Halloween Kills // Trick Or Treat (a threat)

• 11/01 ~ Death is the Soul of a Butterfly // Sugar Skulls

• 11/02 ~ Tarot Cards // Old Hollywood Horrors

• 11/03 ~ Creepy Crawlies // "You're Dead Meat!"

• Freebies (any day!): Monster Mash, Tastes Like Candy, What We Do in the Shadows

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1/12 - january tarot ritual

[thequeenofbats]

Daily reading with the Murder of Crows Tarot illustrated by Corrado Roi. I feel like it's noteworthy to get Justice and the High Priestess together like this. Because the High Priestess is all about the internal and occluded, we tend to associate it with emotion, but that's not necessarily the case, is it? And when paired with the cold impartiality of Justice, I think the card sparks reflection on inner thoughts, rather than inner feelings. Maybe it's about that technique of sitting with each thought, examining it without ascribing judgement, and letting it go. Basically, treating your internal self with Justice. Interpretation: You're feeling pinned down and miserable today. If you can't manage to treat yourself compassionately, at least treat yourself fairly. Don't beat yourself up over what you can't control.

[oonajaeadira]

get to know your moots

@morallyinept and @ace-turned-confused gave me a tag and I will never not play their games. <3

What's the origin of your blog title? I write soft fic and if there's smut it's usually pretty tame and soft, so you should know what you're getting into here.

OTP(s) + Shipname: Kaylee/Jayne always.

Favourite colour: Pastel yellow.

Favourite game: Please come over and play Marrying Mr. Darcy with me. I promise you won't regret it.

Song stuck in your head: I haven't been able to shake "Father Figure" since Babygirl.

Weirdest habit/trait? I need to dry off before putting on clothes. Specifically the panty region. If I don't, it's damp all day, and not in a good way.

Hobbies: Reading and writing fic, reading fiction and non-fiction, arts and crafts of all shapes and sizes, dinking around with musical instruments, video games, board games, going for walks, curating my witch cabinet, listening to podcasts, helping friends do aesthetic interior design, thrift store and online auction trolling, internet shopping, getting ignored by the crows in my neighborhood, and the My Little Pony RPG.

If you work, what's your profession? I support artists. I'm basically a living resource, cheerleader, advisor, networker, etc. I'm also, by rights, an artist myself.

If you could have any job you wish, what would it be? I have my dream job for now. If the Republicans see fit to leech my profession to dying, then I have two backup plans. If the economy is good, I'm going to pursue a job as a ticketing agent at Delta (or other international airline). If the economy takes a dive? You'll be seeing me apply for training as a death doula.

Something you're good at: Figuring out complicated scheduling.

Something you're bad at: Exercise.

Something you love: Ice cream.

Something you could talk about for hours off the cuff: Star Wars. Pedro Pascal. Tarot.

Something you hate: People forgetting that their car is a murder machine--the likes of which is responsible for tens of thousands of deaths every year in this country alone--and that their fkn around could have severe consequences.

Something you collect: Tarot decks. Witchy books. Jewelry. Art supplies. Rocks. Boxes. My old glasses. My old technology.

Something you forget: Plots to movies and shows if it's long enough since I've seen them.

What's your love language? Giving: quality time. Receiving: words of affirmation.

Favourite movie/show: Labyrinth / The Mandalorian

Favourite food: Tacos.

Favourite animal: Red panda.

What were you like as a child? Very short and looked much younger than my peers. I was picked on a lot, had issues at home, and cried most days which exacerbated both of those problems. Played on my own most of the time and had a raging imagination. Loved to read and write stories. Was a good student because, for the most part and despite the bullying, I did like school. I was quiet until you got to know me and then I wouldn't shut up. My stuffed animal collection was my whole world.

Favourite subject at school? I preferred English, orchestra, and the sciences.

Least favorite subject? Math and gym.

What's your best character trait? I lead with compassion. (Unless I'm in a car. If others are making driving choices that are endangering myself or others, I'm bound to be really effing snarky about it and make some very judgmental comments and throw curses. Not swears, CURSES. I'm a witchy girl, yo. I go hard.)

What's your worst character trait? I get ranty and gossipy much more than I'd like.

If you could change any detail of your day right now what would it be? I think I'd like it to be warmer than 7 degrees outside.

If you could travel in time who would you like to meet? Pedro when he was in grade school. I just wanna see who he was before he became him.

Recommend one of your favourite fanfics (spread the love!): Lately I've been thinking about Love Triangles by @littlemisspascal a lot. And @something-tofightfor just completed her A Wonderful, Awful Idea series and Imma go and grab something warm in a cup and read the last chapter!

tagging: @littleredpandanaps @fromthedeskoftheraven @rulexofxnines @sixhours @iamskyereads