The Drowning World deck is definitely a visual masterpiece. Tulsi is an amazing magical/healing agent. This year, the plants communicated a lot of info and ideas about working with them in new ways. In another eight weeks I'll begin growing next year's crop under lights in the basement. Love when they are established enough to release their scent when I brush against the leaves!

Candy 💖 I just searched on "social credit scores" because I had thought it was something completely separate from the FICO arena but I see I was wrong, and riffed on what I imagined rather than what-is. Still a bit attached to what I thought it meant, so I'll have to come up with a different name for the concept that bloomed in my mind when I saw those words. I thought it was about measuring oneself/being measured by others in terms of view hits/followers-subscribers, etc. (basically "worthless" things in relation to personal evolution/enlightenment.) Now that I'm aware of my mistake, I consider it generous and kind of you to refer to my take as "surprising". Will definitely watch the Black Mirror episode you recommended. Having an enjoyable laugh at my own expense. (possibly irrelevant: a few weeks back I discovered an old file folder full of magazine pics of Keanu Reeves. Thought of you as I was looking through them...)

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So glad you find value in my contributions to this tag, Mascha

I really do love the Tarot of Occult Energy. I wanted it the second I saw how gorgeous the colors were and knew it was only a matter of time before I gave into temptation. 🤩 I'm glad you enjoy my contributions to your wonderful hashtag. It's really deepened my appreciation for my deck collection and the meanings of individual cards. 🙏 I love plants intensely, but I'm sure you've already figured that out.💖

@@SparklingLotusInk YES! You love for plants is so very clear to me in the most beautiful connected way, dear Acey! xx

I'm pleased commenters have enjoyed this statue! I love the luxuriant cats basking in sunlight and Sekhmet's shadow. I would love to live there and do some basking myself if truth be told ...

I love that statue so much. Nice observation about the round DOM card complimenting the sun. That could be why I've always liked it as much I do, actually. There's so much detail on the Voyager Sun that I used the original larger deck for best looks.

That's actually Bastet's sister Sekhmet. But I did reference Bastet being her *some*what sweeter sister. Agree about the Huntress card. SO badass.

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Hi Evie! So nice to see you here. 💖

Thank you so much for this lovely encouraging comment. 💖 I will be making my Sun card video as soon as my phone is charged.

Since we moved here I've always tried to grow some plants for the bats. I have no idea where they sleep/breed or where they live during the winter months.

I grew pineapple mint after you mentioned how well it combined with chamomile. Thought my Virgo husband might like it. The mints were tiny plugs when I put them in the ground. That considered, they both set fine and prolific roots but it wasn't much of a harvest. They fit neatly into a ounce ounce glass cosmetic jar I purchased with 'Solstice gifting in mind. Laughed when I saw the results. But it's enough for three or four shared cups of tea. Glad to take this opportunity for spurring that addition to the garden.

@SparklingLotusInk I cannot wait for next year to start growing things in my new garden.. there are so many delicious mint varieties.. chocolate mint 😋

😙 why am I not surprised!?!

' The decks are so good. This particular character has one of the coolest/quietest redemption arcs. (Of course I realize that whenever a character makes contact with me, seemingly of their own volition, that's essentially creative cauldron energy bubbling up from own right brain.) Decks have become a big part of my writing process, in part because tarot/deck creation/intuitive reading have an ongoing story arc within the trilogy. I am excited to embrace whatever new alignments and insights these oracles will reveal!

Was sure I responded to your comment! I think the Lost version of the Star card is gorgeous. No cottonwoods in the UK - although apparently some people call White Poplars "cotton wood". I didn't know that. They have the name because the seeds are very fluffy, like dandelion seeds. Great drifts of them look like masses of cotton blowing through the air and on the ground. 💚🌳

It's a slower recovery than I'd like but I'm getting outside to enjoy the shank of Autumn on a daily basis, and that's the main thing.

Glad you enjoyed my contribution to this tag. I was surprised when Tarot of the Origins went out of print and delighted when the Primordial Tarot replaced it. I am probably going to discuss the Stargate Oracle next. You expressed interest in that so long ago you probably don't even remember.

@@SparklingLotusInk You're right, I don't remember the Stargate Oracle 😆 I will look forward to any video you share of course! 💖

There is no reason to apologize, Mascha, but I appreciate your caring nature (and how you express it) very much. I wonder if you could have realized the impact your hashtag would have on so many people. I very much doubt that I'm the only one who has new appreciation and insights related to all their decks, whether or not any of the cards appear in the hashtag videos. 💖🌻✨

So glad your enjoyed this video and the personal tidbits scattered throughout my selection of cards. 💝

Glad you enjoyed it. It's interesting that person looks so calm in their efforts, despite the fact that the situation places them at tremendous risk. And it makes me wonder about the backstory on how they came to build their life's shelter on top of a volcano in the first place!

I have a lot of trouble letting go more generally, but tower energy plays by its own rules and I do my best to accept that. Also feel instinctive empathy for what you shared of current reality and letting go. But I also know once we're actively healing, it becomes easier to discover ways (large and small) that nearly always guide us closer to our true selves in ways that are very significant, no matter how small or inconsequential they may seem. Your version of this video is first on my list once I have a chance for relaxing and paying attention. 💜

The Daughters of the Moon deck is very special to me and so is the friend who gave me that piece of incredibly useful advice. Your screen name is very evocative. I'm so glad you left me these comments! ✨💜✨

I was so pleased to find this comment waiting for me. I'm glad you've been enjoying my videos. Thanks so much for visiting and leaving such encouraging comments!! 💖

Thank you so much for this comment! It is a really creepy card (Urban Tarot). I read in the guidebook that the person who posed for the image is a professional artists model who was told to look at the deck creator with complete disdain. It took me quite awhile to stop shuddering at the image. Not sure I’ll ever get to that point with the Bee devil. But they are both great examples of the Tarot evolving in pace with the present tense and our variety of odds and obstacles. The Pholarchos deck is a strong favorite of mine.

Ack. I am answering these comments on my phone and just deleted my response to you by mistake . I hear NYC, clubs, and young womanhood/dark slick talking guys and immediately think of my early fiction attempts and a particular character I invented in an effort to keep myself safe from the ‘real thing’ bullshit artists. People in my writing group either hated that guy or developed a huge crush on him. Thanks for that unexpected memory loop

That poor goat articulates debasement and terrorized servitude so perfectly. It’s so nice you’re back on YT!

Sometimes when I’m in difficult situation, I imagine my friend reading that line to me over the phone. It helps me feel brave and wise enough to meet whatever kind of moment I’m facing.

I knew I was taking some liberties including unrelated artwork, and hoped you would not be offended. So glad to know it worked for you. It means a lot to me that you find worth in my contributions to your hashtag and all the marvelous heart and soul you put into your own contributions. I appreciate all of my collection a good deal more than I already did, whether or not their arcanum ever appear in the videos! 💖

As soon as I opened the Bee Tarot gift, I knew this Devil was going to lead the pack when we got to this trump.

There is one particular paper that I used in a bookmaking project that I would definitely have as wallpaper. And the wine and deeper burgundy light and shadow on might be nice in library/reading room that had a garden view through the windows.

That devil is from the Pholarchos deck. Glad my selections work for you. "chilling and daunting" is definitely what I was going for.

I still haven't watched your videos for Temperance. Thought I'd skip over that for now to get a more timely jump on The Devil and then go back to contemplate and enjoy at my leisure. 💖

I'm already finding the staring and relaxing factors to be tremendously effective as I tunnel deeper into my trilogy. And it's aces for cards as well. Next I will use some of the old milk paint to transform a very ugly three tiered shelf. But first I'll share a glimpse of it as-is becomes that's often an important part of others visualizing something they could do with something they have and could learn to love rather than barely tolerating. Thank you for the complement! I often sway when I'm doing wet media - especially if I'm standing, as we did for the paste paper workshop.

Just subbed to your second channel - I hadn't quite caught on it existed. The apple tree also instructed me to make two apple wands. Just got some super-fine grain sandpaper so I can smooth the heartwood without interfering with its grain and subtle vibrations.

Think I canceled rather than replying. GMTA about the Odyssean Devil - he'll be in my group as well. r u doin that class?

@SparklingLotusInk no, I am in the middle of a 6 month class with Mellissae Lucia. So no $$. 🫠

That cornfield vibe is overpowering any time I look through these papers. Think I might make some laser color copies of it at Staples so I can play around with some ideas. Printmaking is a form of magic to me. The thrill never dies.

Shimmering Veil is indeed a phenomenal reader. Also seems to be something of a dream sherpa when I sleep with the deck tucked into my pillowcase. I really love that we share such a strong and lengthy relationship with DotM. It isn't just a great decl - it also captures the energy of a moment in time that has had a lasting impact on my personal/philosophical development. It's definitely an "everything" deck for me too!!

Thank you!

I am a bit behind with the tarot trumps but not too badly. I truly glad these videos hold meaning and nourishment for you! 🙏

We can't work with all of our decks all of the time. So pleased you visited and enjoyed!

I have a variety of Echincea that have all faded to pink. Or do you mean the fluffier, taller flower clusters? That's Joe Pye Weed. wonderful energy. So lovely to see you pop by for the garden views. I think of you sometimes when I'm out there ... The table project is complete and I've quite pleased! Think it will make it's debut in my in Temperance Trumps video tomorrow!

​I think it must be Joe Pye Weed ❤ lovely flowers x

@@madwitch9977 I feel in love with it during orchard rambles near our former home. Was thrilled a modest clump of it here and now it's popping up in other locations. It smells delicious - delicate and wild - especially in the evening.

How lovely 😍

So glad you enjoyed your visit! 💚

In truth, I don't think I've ever really said farewell to Celeste. She lives in my heart; curled in its very center. ❤‍🔥

@@SparklingLotusInk oh, I hear you! I feel the same about my childhood cat and my dog who passed on 5 years ago.. ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🔥❤️

I have to step carefully because there are several leopard frogs that live amongst the plants. Last month I was thrilled to spot a self-seeded echinacea from one of the original plantings that I divided in half, our third year here. Today I noticed it was happy and thriving enough to produce a second flower head and I am so happy for this gift. You can really feel the love out there. 💝

@@SparklingLotusInk How magical there are frogs tucked in there! Exciting about the echinacea flowers. Yes, I can definitely sense the love through the screen!

I thought it made a nice zen-like completion loop after the high drama of yesterday's evening storm. Glad you came back and enjoyed the walk-around. Everything is wild and unkempt and yet bursting with love for the collective. ✨💖✨

@@SparklingLotusInk A perfect completion loop, yesss!

Forgot to acknowledge your anise hyssop observation. It self seeds happily and has become a mainstay (as well as jewelweed) in this part of the property's nectar highway. I only brought one plant of it from my former garden and the colony gradually settled-in at this particular part of the dooryard. I take roughly a third of the flowers for my family's use and leave the rest for the winged ones and seed production. The plants in pots winter over in the dog run and get enough sun to keep the roots and seeds in good shape, year after year.

They were sipping bee and wasp sized droplets trapped in the panicles and flower stems.. 🤩

In the spring I was devastated to discover her main branch didn't pull through the winter but she's made a gorgeous comeback all the same!

They are exuberant and well-refreshed 💚🌿