As we continue our journey through the Major Arcana, we have met the world with innocent eyes, too open to carry fear. As fools, we were introduced to the elements that move through the universe. We begin to understand its ways.
By: Nikki Savage After walking the first steps as the Magician, we soon become aware of our need to balance our active nature with our passive nature. We were prepared to begin by absorbing everything we encountered with the eyes of innocence. After receiving the medicine of the […]
By: Nikki Savage While walking the path of the innocent Fool, we begin to experience life. We begin to gain knowledge of the world and witness the ways the elements play within it. At some point, we are no longer foolish and guided by the winds but ready to […]
By : Nikki Savage As we begin our journey through the archetypes of the Major Arcana, we begin the journey of life. The first archetype we meet is the Fool. In many decks, the Fool is represented as the Jester, a clown or the Trickster. In the Celtic […]
By: Nikki Savage I’ve been using cards more and more in my practice. Oracle cards and Tarot. Mostly as a meditative, contemplative practice. I lay the cards out by chance and see how those stories, pictures and all the thoughts and emotions they draw, how they relate to my […]
By: Nikki Savage For those unfamiliar with crystal work, gemstones and crystals have been used for thousands of years in spiritual and healing practices. Eastern medicine systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda use gems to balance energy and promote wellness in the body. The properties of the […]
By: Nikki I think about energy a lot. I think of everything in the context of elements and the energy that may arise from their mingling. How to play with energy and work with energy. Everything in this world is perceived and processed by their qualities. And […]
By: Nikki Savage I know it’s cold outside but we are halfway through winter’s darkness. The days continue to lengthen promising us the warmth and new life of spring. February 2nd marks the midpoint of winter and it is recognized and celebrated in many traditions. The Catholic church […]
By: Nikki I mentioned before that I stopped making resolutions in favor of setting intentions at the passing of another calendar year. This is my fourth year doing it. And I have to say, this practice has been invaluable to me. 2016. I started with unconditional love and […]
By: Nancy The other day when I was outside early in the morning as I often awake before the sun comes up and the fog was thick in dark rainy cold weather I find a miracle to hold onto often by nature around in an enchanting world full of […]