As Napoleon rose in power and married the now widowed Josephine, it wasn’t long before Marie Anne Lenormand became part of the ruling elite’s inner circle. She began delivering readings for generals, top officials and even the Royalty from other nations. Lenormand and Josephine would become very close, something that Napoleon had suspicions about. At… [Read More]
Marie Anne Lenormand: The Early Years
Marie-Anne Lenormand was orphaned as a child. Fortunately, she came from a family with money. Her step-mother was able to see to her upbringing and education. Marie-Anne Lenormand likely was a handful to deal with even as a child. She was placed in the Royal Abbey of Benedictines where, at the age of 7, was… [Read More]
Tarot and Synchronicity
Synchronicity is a fascinating phenomenon. One can think of synchronicity as ‘meaningful coincidence’. The word was coined by Carl Jung, the father of analytical psychology, to describe a phenomenon he felt was a sort of law of nature (more than that, a law that was a part of the spiritual development of each person). Synchronicity… [Read More]
Ophiuchus Traits – Is the Thirteenth Sign Here to Stay?
In a previous article The Thirteenth Zodiac Sign Ophiuchus: What Does It Mean? we discussed the rising interest in this ‘new’ thirteenth Zodiac sign and the mythology behind Ophiuchus (also known as Asclepius, son of Apollo). In this article we will explore the traits of those born under the constellation of Ophiuchus and if this… [Read More]
How to Choose a Tarot Deck
Beginning tarot readers may easily be overwhelmed by the plethora of options when it comes to choosing a tarot deck. The leading site for tarot lists over 1,200 decks, and picking one at random or because you like the artwork can lead to great frustration. Following are some tips that will make navigating the numerous… [Read More]