Man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play. ~Heraclitus
In Tarot readings the presence of The Sun (seen above from The Crystal Tarot by Philip Permutt) symbolizes the dynamic vital energy of the true self. Or you can think of The Sun as representing the aspect of our self that is the inner child as this card shines new light into our lives in the forms of joy, optimism, enthusiasm, and playfulness. When The Sun appears in a reading it is a time of new creativity and personal growth. Do you recognize your own accomplishments? What commitments have you made with yourself and others? What new projects are you bringing into fruition? Are you sharing your light with others? Heroic Tarot can assist you in establishing more light in your light with clarity and enthusiasm!
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My May return to San Francisco was so much fun I had to extend my trip! Well, actually I realized that I had filled the entire week with work and forgot to leave time for play. Many thanks to all of my clients who made in-person appointments. It was lovely to catch up with regular clients as well as meet so many new folks. I also provided readings for two special events which made my return trip possible.
At the first event, I had a blast reading cards on board the lovely Empress yacht for a night time tour of the Bay! The captain and crew of the Empress were super accommodating, so if you are ever in need of a boat themed event be sure to look them up! The second event celebrated a new book release by author Evette Davis, entitled “Woman King.” Evette is a political consultant living in San Francisco and her new book (the first in a three volume paranormal trilogy) is based there as well. After a week of individual readings, events and classes, I needed some well-deserved rest and recreation. Here’s some of the places I visited: Continue reading »
“You cannot protect yourself from sadness without protecting yourself from happiness.” ~Jonathan Safran Foer
According to the Golden Dawn tradition, the title for the Three of Swords is “Sorrow.” Of all the Minor Arcana Tarot cards it most clearly presents an image of distress. However, for all of its desolation, this image depicts a certain kind of balance. The three swords are neatly embedded in the heart in the midst of a rainstorm. Sadness requires one reaction–we must take the pain into our hearts, welcome it and go beyond it. The test is to bring the sorrow deeply within us until it is changed completely by love and trust. Pushing the agony away only distances us from the lesson we are being asked to learn. Oftentimes we ignore the situations or relationships in our lives that are too stressful. We try to avoid any stressful thoughts, but this only serves to cement the hold the pain has on us. The evolution of our healing depends on our ability to accept the heartbreak.
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“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.” ~Benjamin Franklin
In Tarot readings the presence of Justice (seen above from The Cosmic Tarot) indicates that you have what you deserve. That is, situations have worked out accordingly from what you have sowed in the past. This card also represents complete honesty. It also shows that you can prevent future heartache by learning a lesson in the present. Are you willing to be true to yourself? Are your relationships (including the one with yourself) in equal partnership? What consequences are you experiencing from a past action and how can you make an adjustment to balance out the energies? Heroic Tarot can assist you in establishing equilibrium!
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“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” ~Robert Louis Stevenson
The Ace of Pentacles (shown above from the Robin Wood Tarot Deck) is a gift. It is Earth in all of her glory, bearing magic in concrete terms. This Ace is a new beginning, a seed for a garden of delights, and the realization of one’s intention. It gives us results via stable structures and our skill sets. What new project are you starting? Can you visualize the results? What would make you feel more grounded? Heroic Tarot can assist you in bringing your ideas into fruition!
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It is what we know already that often prevents us from learning. ~Claude Bernard
Would you like to learn how to use the Tarot as a synchronicity attraction system for your own personal transformation? Heroic Tarot Academy is now accepting new students! Each class is a one-on-one experience with a specialized curriculum designed for your individual needs. Storm Ricon is an award-winning Tarot reader with many years of study and years of professional practice. He is currently teaching students with varying degrees of experience and can customize a class for you.
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Throughout history people have told fortunes with all manner of things: scattered bones, the remnants of tea leaves in a cup, tossed coins, watching birds across the sky, anything. It has only been since the eighteenth century that Tarot has been used to divine intellectual and spiritual pathways. Yet all of these methods stem from the same innate curiosity to know what is going to happen in advance. The practitioners of these rituals possess an understanding that all things have a relationship to one other. As Rachel Pollack states in Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom, “everything is connected, everything has meaning and nothing occurs at random.”
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“Alchemy is the art of manipulating life, and consciousness in matter, to help it evolve, or to solve problems of inner disharmonies.” ~Jean Dubuis
I have been fascinated by both super-heroes and the Tarot since I was thirteen years old. I loved to immerse myself in Spider-Man’s ongoing dilemmas and the soap opera sagas of the X-Men. I also felt a strong connection to the richly detailed figures in the Tarot. Now that I am older, I have more clarity in how these two subjects relate to one another. Let us explore these worlds of wonder together!
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“Seek not greater wealth, but simpler pleasure; not higher fortune, but deeper felicity.” ~Mahatma Gandhi
The month of March often brings to mind luck, both positive (Saint Patrick’s Day) and negative (the Ides of March). Luck is akin to our ideas about destiny or karma, the notion that whatever we do comes back to us (The Wiccan Rede). The Wheel of Fortune (pictured above from The Aquarian Tarot) is the tenth Major Arcana card and specifically speaks to the cycles of fortune and poverty, life and death. The Wheel brings the possibilities for rewards from our endeavors. The Wheel turns and we learn from change. We take risks and make decisions that affect our lives far beyond what we can see in the present. In her book Who Are You In The Tarot?, Mary K. Greer says:
Above all, the Wheel of Fortune shows flexibility and the ability to grasp opportunities when they happen..ride the low points with as much ease as you ride the crests, knowing that such extremes are temporary and you will endure.
Are you presently riding a low point? Is there a situation in your life that requires greater understanding? Do you feel that someone else is at the wheel of your fortune? Heroic Tarot can help you find the clarity you require.
As I have recently moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, my in person appointments are limited to that locale at this time. If you reside in San Francisco–or anywhere else in the world–it would be my pleasure to provide you with a Skype or phone reading. Here’s how that works. If after reading my Frequently Asked Questions page you still have questions or concerns please let me know! All readings must be made by appointment, are an hour and cost $100. Contact me to schedule yours today!
There are certain books that come into your life at the exact time that you need them and they change your perspective forever. Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Four Agreements was one of those books for me. I realize that many people have already heard of this book’s central tenets (based on Toltec wisdom), but I believe they bear repeating. I’ve quoted them as they are presented in the book:
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Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.
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