#pixiecurio

[sagesipsblog]

I guess it's time.

I've done my fair share of social media doom scrolling and void screaming over the years. Oddly enough, social media can also be a source of inspiration. Especially if you can pull back and look at big picture trends within your individual feed (not the big platform-wide trending topics.)

Lately I've been seeing all the usual tensions between Easter and those of us raised in evangelical fundamentalism who get a little twitchy this time of year. Plus there is a presidential election this Fall here in the U.S. The very real dangers of Christion Nationalistism are (finally!) being recognized. I've added what I can on the side of church-state separation. One person called me a "bafflingly atheist Tarot reader." Well, I am an atheist and I am  a Tarot reader. I've been planning to write a post like this to un-baffle things a little bit.

Unsurprisingly, I follow a lot of Tarot readers on Threads and Instagram. We are in the business of provoking thoughts so when @pixiecurio (creator of the brilliant Light Seer's Tarot deck! www.chris-anne.myshopify.com) outright asked for our thoughts about religion and spirituality, I knew it was time for this particular behind the scenes peek.

The root problem, as I see it, is when we use religion and spirituality interchangeably or think of them as being essentially the same thing.

They are not.

No matter how thin a coin may be, it still has two distinct and opposite sides. Both religion and spirituality deal with the intangible mysteries of human life. In that sense, they are part of the same coin, but they approach life's mysteries in distinct and vastly different ways.

Spirituality is internal and moves from the inside out. Spirituality is our individual, direct experience of life's mysteries and can be expressed but not taught. A spiritual teacher can lead you to the doorway, but only you can cross the threshold into direct experience and direct understanding. This internal experience directs external behaviors.

Religion is external and moves from the outside in. Religion is a group consensus about life's intangible mysteries and is taught from one generation to another. The external behavior strives to direct the internal experience.

Rather than two sides of the same coin, I find it more helpful to think of religion and spirituality as two circles of a Venn diagram.

For some people, their group, cultural, external religion is also an expression of their sincere, individual, internal spirituality. In that case, their circles overlap a great deal. For others, like me, the circles don't touch at all.

Tarot falls 100% within the circle of spirituality and not at all within the circle of religion. Tarot doesn't touch religion unless there is already some degree of overlap in your individual, personal religion-spirituality Venn diagram.

The original Tarot images emerged in sixteenth century Europe where religious and cultural diversity was less common. The original Tarot decks are rife with Christian images and symbols because at that time, Catholicism was culturally and politically dominant. Their circles had a lot of overlap.

Here, now, the circles need not touch and are still perfectly valid. In 21st century America an atheist Tarot reader is both possible and understandable.

Centuries of use and practice have shown that Tarot is a tool for our spirituality - it is a mechanism that enables our individual understanding and experience. Tarot doesn't tell you what to think or do. Tarot shows a world of possibilities, options, and guidance. Tarot only serves to enrich our internal understanding.

Tarot is a means of spiritual experience from the inside out, not a means to impose dogma from the outside in. Tarot does not make concrete predictions or impose anything from the outside.

Like Taoism and Buddhism, Tarot concerns itself with living human experience and doesn't say anything one way or the other about any particular god or gods.  Tarot works well with any religion, especially with modern, diverse (and sometimes abstract) Tarot decks.

In 30 years of reading Tarot and Oracle cards, both privately and publicly, I've never received the slightest hint of a message for or against any religion. There is never a sense of 'this is the ultimate truth for everyone.' Tarot is always individual. Tarot is always well within the realm of the spiritual.

If religion comes up in a private individual reading at all, it is emotional chicken soup. Sometimes the cards will remind the individual to take comfort in their chosen religious practices whatever they are.

With every passing year, religion has become increasingly radioactive as a public topic. I actively avoid religion and politics in my public collective energy Tarot readings.  I want my work to be inclusive and compassionate - to the best of my ability I will not allow toxic energies into this blog, this website or any of my readings, even if it comes in the guise of religion.

Religion in the mainstream despises Tarot. Religion despises atheists.

Spirituality embraces both with open arms. There is nothing baffling about that at all.

[thequirkycoach]

GO FOR IT!!! Here’s my #Tarot and #Oracle Card Reading for the Spring Equinox, New Moon in Aries ♈️ … and beyond! https://youtu.be/JR1adctarJw Decks: 🌙 Moonology Manifestation by @moonologydotcom 🦊 Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Oracle by @kim_krans ☯️ Wisdom of the Oracle by @colettebaron_reid 🪬 Tarot of curious creatures by @pixiecurio Message me if you’d like to book a reading or want to learn tarot yourself 👍 #tarotreading #springequinox #newmoon #sparkforlife #findyourspark #intuitionismysuperpower #tarotcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/CqFkJ4EqFoG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jamiesonwolf]

This evening, I asked the card "What do I need to remember?" I drew The Entertainer from The Cosma Visions Oracle and Prosperity's sisters are happiness and joy from the Sacred Creators Oracle. What with everything going on right now, I have to remember to have fun every once in a while. The Entertainer wants me to embrace my joyful side and seek out what makes me happy I also need to remember that happiness and joy come with prosperity. It's hard to be successful if I'm not happy. #oraclecards #cosmavisions #jamesreads #sacredcreatorsoracle #pixiecurio https://www.instagram.com/p/CPE2XURnx8k/?utm_medium=tumblr

[doettler]

Who is She? She is your power, your Feminine source. Big Mama. The Goddess. The Great Mystery. The web-weaver. The life force. The first time, the twentieth time you may not recognize her. Or pretend not to hear. As she fills your body with ripples of terror and delight. But when she calls you will know you’ve been called. Then it is up to you to decide if you will answer. -Lucy H. Pearce The Priestess is seated, all dressed in blue with a book in her hands. The color blue represents spirituality and the book in her hands is the Book of Life. The Priestess is the representative of the unconscious and intuition, she can read it. INTERPRETATION: You have to listen to deeper voices, you have to get in touch with your intuition. You have to go deeper into yourself until you hear that voice that comes from beyond reason. The Priestess can also indicate that a woman with special gifts for intuition will enter your life. KEY WORDS: Intuition and wisdom, may be an old woman, silence, slow management, thoughtful decision, friendly not affectionate woman, the unknown. INVERTED: Cause of totally rational disorientation towards life, you are no longer listening to what your own subconscious is trying to tell you and now it is urgent that you do so. Excess of rationalism hidden intentions, resentment, laziness, repressed feelings, superficiality, ignoring dreams. Atrologically it represents the Moon, the lunar part is the part of you with which you feel, the emotions, the instincts, the subconscious, the instinctive reactions, the moon represents individuality what the Sun represents personality, in other words the moon represents the part of you who reacts before giving you time to think. Your mind knows only some things. Your inner voice, your instinct, knows everything. If you listen to what you know instinctively, it will always lead you down the right path. Henry Winkler #moon #thehighpriestess #sacerdotisa #tarot #astrology #astrologia #luna #subconsciousmind #intuicion #intuition #wisdom #sabiduria #quotes #spanish #español #in #en #comments #tarotdeck #art #artist #ilustracion #illustration #muse #musetarot @pixiecurio https://www.instagram.com/p/CSpHNHaLCzv/?utm_medium=tumblr

[ameoamour]

Let’s not forget to dream !!
✨💗

[thetravelingtarot]

☸️ Card of the Week: Death & Rebirth 🥀🌱 So many times the Death card is seen as a bad omen, just as the number 13 is thought to be unlucky. Neither of these things is true. Death can be the passing of something in your life that was no longer healthy for you. The ending of a chapter full of pain and growth that now allows you to become something whole and wonderful again. As something does, another is born. A fresh love and respect for yourself. A new understanding and perspective to help you understand others. A new idea blossoming that can be just what you needed to move your goals forward. And it can also be as simple as the close of one year and opening of another. What are some of the trials you've been through this year? Think of how they've made you grow, changed you, brought you new life. And now think of what growth you would like to carry through and continue to develop into the new year. Love and blessings to you all as we celebrate this time of renewal! #cardoftheweek #tarot #lightseerstarot @pixiecurio #tarotreadersofinstagram #tarotreadersofig #thetravelingtarot #adaliatravelingtarot #death #rebirth #13 #unlucky13 #lucky13 #newyear #newdecade #change #growth #goals #love #crystals #clearquartz #flourite #tarotandcrystals #weeklyreadings #weeklydrawing https://www.instagram.com/p/B6qdtaHhyjn/?igshid=jq4ffxpz39rn

[taratarotgreene]

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Daily tarot Card Reading for December 15 from The Muse Tarot under a fiery Leo moon the 9 of inspiration of 9 of wands #tarot #dailytarot #inspirationalquotes #pixiecurio #themusetarot #torontopsychictarot (at Tara Greene Tarot Psychic Astrology Consultant) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6F_iCxAw39/?igshid=4vkwpztb5qy

[stardustwanderertarot]

⭐️As you move into the week ahead, be mindful of how you balance your day. Does it flow how you would like it to? ⭐️Use this week as a guide and start thinking about changing things that are no longer working for you. Sometimes we get so in the habit of just going along with our routine we forget we can change it! 🙌🏼Let this be your reminder. 🌟Be sure to head to the link in our bio to take advantage of some great deals we have going on today! 🌟Head to the link in my bio and sign up for my Kickstarter alerts! Deck: #thetarotofcuriouscreatures @pixiecurio #tarot #tarotcards #tarotreadersofinstagram #tarotcommunity #tarottribe #tarotjournal #tarotreading #tarotdaily #raiseyourfrequency #spirituality #spiritualgangsta #raiseyourvibration #spiritjunkie #vibrationalenergy #youaremagic #trustyourintuition #spiritualteacher #energyhealing #crystaladdict #crystalmagic #astrologyposts #stardustwanderertarot #deckcreator #thecartomancermagazine (at Lake George, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChqKd10Lue_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ethonydawn]

The Light Seer’s & The Muse Tarot both by the increasingly talented and kind and amazing @pixiecurio is live on Kickstarter. I have pledged for both decks. I’m so excited. Congratulations @pixiecurio ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[thequirkycoach]

The High Priestess: one of my favourite #tarot cards from one of my favourite decks #LightSeersTarot by magickal Chris-Anne aka @pixiecurio 🪬 She is the epitome of your #intuition and her message to you: ‘You know more than you know. You know more than you think. You think more than you need. Slow down and listen, for your INNER SIGHT is a vast landscape of truth …’ #tarotcards #tarotreader #intuitive #intuitiveguidance #intuitionismysuperpower #findyourspark #sparkforlife https://www.instagram.com/p/CpzlNCoKgTL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[shelbymelissa]

Pick a Card! ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It is time for your weekly fortune! Pick a card from the top row, then make sure you are following me on Instagram (@shelbymelissa) so you don't miss the reveal later today!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You are the Crystal⠀ Hidden Depths⠀ Shine Your Light⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Make sure you check back later to see your fortune revealed!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sacred Wild Oracle by @sacredwildsoul⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sacred Creators Oracle by @PixieCurio

[jamiesonwolf]

This morning, I asked the cards "What do I have to be grateful for?" In times like these, sometimes it's good to get a reminder of what is right in front of me. I drew the 2 and the 9 of Emotions (Cups) and Temperance from The Muse Tarot. What gorgeous cards for today! 💫 This 2 of Emotions is the love I have with my Husband, his steady presence as we make our way through all of this. That love has grown from a spark into a flame that burns brightly. The 9 of emotions is my every wish fulfilled. I have so much in my life and have been given so much. My life is filled with abundance. Temperance is the balance that I've been able to find after being so long in turmoil. 💫 What strikes me most about these cards is that they start with love. Today, and all through this time, I will lead with love. 💫 #tarotreadersofinstagram #tarottribe #themusetarot #pixiecurio #sparkleon #shinebrightlikeadiamond #cardoftheday https://www.instagram.com/p/B-eeT2ynEuo/?igshid=pvirk2j94969

[livehappyashley]

Collective Card Pull for January 1 Ritual - Self devotion - You may be wanting to rise above your fears and Negative habits you can be an inspiration to others, but this requires a self devotional practice so that you don’t project negative thoughts or self-limiting doubts. Meditation, connect ting to spirit, journaling are all calling to you. Where is the greatest opportunity for light ? Page of Wands this is a card of high energy, today is a day to get things done . Where is the greatest opportunity heal shadow in the situation? 2 of Pentacles reversed- it’s time to find some balance , things are feeling out of tune. You may need to slow down and find focus. Shadow and Light Spread by @pixiecurio 📸Self-Love Oracle & The Light Seers Tarot #collectivetarotreading #tarotandoracle #collectivecardpull #tarotdeckcollector #taroteveryday #tarotreading #tarotreadersofig #taroteverydamnday #livehappytarot #tarotjunkie #cardoftheday #cardslinger #dailytarot #dailydraw #divination #dailyoracle #oraclereadersofinstagram #oraclecards #ilovecards #nevertoomanydecks #ilovetarot #selfloveoraclecards #thelightseerstarot https://www.instagram.com/p/CJgZNJLneSv/?igshid=1r04sd59jl215

[ameoamour]

Tomorrow Mercury begins to retrograde ➰🌸 . A good time for looking at our thoughts, the words inside of us, to receive messages from our inner world 💗.
Here The Muse Tarot from @pixiecurio talk about looking at our regrets, our griefs, to turn towards our hopes and dreams and go there with courage, joy and determination ! 😁


[thetravelingtarot]

✨🌙 celtic crosses, numerology, astrology, oh my 🌙✨ Taking a tarot class with @blind.forest.tarot to discover inner depths and pieces to the tarot puzzle to gain better understanding. so, SO worth it. can't wait to start implementing in my regular readings! DM or visit my Etsy shop if you're interested in getting a reading from me! Using: Light Seer's Deck by @pixiecurio #tarotthursday #tarotreadersofinstagram #lightseerstarot #thetravelingtarot #adaliatravelingtarot #wildones #wildoneslight #greenwitch #witchesofig #gardenwitch #astrology #numerology https://www.instagram.com/p/CT5bTJVrmQS/?utm_medium=tumblr

[eclecticgemini]

Good morning, and happy last day of 2020! 🎉 . Since tomorrow is the first, a new month ahead reading will be live on AdrienneAmari.com. Check out my stories to vote for which deck you want to see used! . .:: DAILY MESSAGE::. Today’s card is the Eight of Swords, which gives us a final push to remove the blindfold and see things for what they are. . As we reflect on 2020, it’s important that we don’t focus solely on the negative. Yes, it was a difficult year, but it’s important to make a conscious effort to clear out that negativity and make room for a better 2021. . With the Eight of Swords we’re trapping ourselves within our own thoughts. We feel like we’re out of options. However, if we decide to truly see what is before us, we can find hope and potential. . Release the thoughts holding you back. Make decisions, and move forward. The Nine of Cups (our card for the week) tells us there is happiness out there, you just have escape your own mind to find it. Look at the logical side of things, but trust your intuition. . Deck: The Light Seer’s Tarot by @pixiecurio . ♥️ #lightseer #lightseerstarot #eightofswords #freeyourself #tarotreader #tarot #tarotcards #tarotreadersofig #tarotreadersofinstagram #instatarot #freetarot #freetarotreading #tarotforthecollective #tarotforyou #tarotlover #cardslinger #tarottribe #tarotcommunity (at The Universe) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJd7v4fn__3/?igshid=17on6ddu513wh