I am not a DEI consultant. I don’t work in a DEI or HR department. And I’m not formally trained in workplace DEI. What am I, then, and why do I constantly write and talk about the importance of anti-oppressive leadership? Why am I always going on about meaningful diversity, equity and belonging? Especially since […]
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“Is Tarot evil? Am I opening myself up to negative energy or demons if I have a Tarot reading or even look at Tarot cards??” It’s a question I’ve been asked a number of times as a Tarot reader. Maybe you’ve even wondered or asked the question yourself. If you were raised with a religious
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Although some people are superstitious about bad luck Friday the 13th, I think it’s a wonderful opportunity to focus a little energy on bringing in some good luck. Some people believe in the power of positive thinking from a psychological perspective (what you focus on is what you continue to notice). Others believe in focusing on
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Healthy organizations (and their leaders) encourage critical thinking at all levels. Of course, critical thinking doesn’t mean negative. It just means thinking with perspective, pausing, questioning assumptions, and verifying alignment with goals and values. A brief aside about critical thinking for folks who are “othered” It’s worth noting here that frequently, people who are “othered”
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With the Sun squaring Chiron (the wounded healer), I decided to pull some cards to examine how my growth and emotional healing journey has been developing since this past December. Below, I share how my own pull went and provide you with how to do the Chiron Retrograde Tarot spread. How my card pull went
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Wow! One of my sheros wrote a FULL and thoughtful review about Cat Aura Tarot!! The venerable Benebell Wen, who is a well-regarded author herself, had very nice things to say about the guidebook, too! That’s actually the second time a respected author has given really positive feedback on my books. The immaculate Theresa Reid
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A very short post about overthinking. Not sure who needs to hear this, but to all the “overthinkers” out there – please don’t be hard on yourself for being a so-called overthinker. If you perceive yourself as someone who needs to stop overthinking (or if others have called you this), it’s likely because you’ve been
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It happened yet again. I’ve had this blog and related newsletter for years, and just like every other time that I’ve talked about having mixed heritage in my newsletter, I had multiple unsubscribes. This happens EVERY time. This may not seem like a big deal for most people, and people say not to let it
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This solstice Tarot spread has been designed to support you whether it is the summer OR winter solstice where you are! Here are the steps: Your Future Peace, Alignment and Harmony Shuffle the deck as you imagine what life feels like, a few months from now, when you feel an inner sense of genuine peace,
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Although this is not a comprehensive guide on how to read Tarot cards, this blog post does provide some simple steps to help Tarot beginners learn how to read Tarot with traditional meanings of the cards while also learning how to read Tarot intuitively. Following these steps will help you get started reading the cards
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Do you ever use the Tarot conversationally? I find it a helpful way to develop my exploration of an issue iteratively, like you would if you were talking through an experience or problem with a friend. What’s different about a conversational style of reading Tarot? Instead of deciding ahead of time what the important questions
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Let’s chat a bit about the Death card – not only in Cat Aura Tarot (CAT) but also the Tarot in general. Some folks find the Death card in CAT to be sad, because the image depicts a kitty who has passed away. Please excuse the pixelation of the image. Of all people, I understand
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