Tarot & Skulls Collection Interview 

I have always been fascinated by the metaphysical world and divination in particular. I am a student of psychology, so the real fascination for me with tarot is using it as a tool to work with the psyche. Tarot cards work differently for each person. Some want to believe in the divination aspect of Tarot, and as Dr. Joe Dispenza indicates in his studies on the Biology of Belief, the receiver is the one who manifests their reality. Some believe that Tarot cards do not foretell the future, and so they don’t. But what they do is create space for the subconscious mind to connect with the conscious mind to create associative connections that make sense to the querent.

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The real Tarot collecting began in 2020, after we received our first Covid stimulus checks! My Tarot collection has grown to over 200 decks; however, I do not collect every kind of Tarot deck. In fact, I resist owning any Rider-Waite Tarot decks, of which there are many iterations now. I’m a non-conformist at heart, I suppose. I do specifically collect darker-themed decks, as I am a fan of Shadow Work —working through personal trauma as an aspect of spiritual growth and healing. I actively collect Halloween decks. I actively collect out-of-print, dark decks. I also like to collect unique, artistic decks from Etsy and Kickstarter creators. Supporting artists is important to me.

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I do read Tarot cards. I have a preference for reading spreads that speak to the querent’s soul journey vs. the concrete aspects of the material world. I use the Tarot to help unlock the subconscious and get to the root of one’s personal and spiritual journey. I also host a Tuesday Tarot study group in my home for others who are interested in learning the esoteric meanings associated with the Tarot.

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What do crystal skulls have to do with any of this? Skulls represent death. Death in the Tarot represents change, not actual death. The skull also represents a "housing unit" for three of the seven chakras located in the energetic body:

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1. Vishuddha (throat chakra – emitted by the mouth/jaw)

2. Ajna (third eye chakra – seat of intuition)

3. Sahasrara (crown chakra – connection to Source, the All That Is)

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For those on an esoteric path toward soul growth and development, I offer psychospiritual coaching, chakra coaching, and Tarot-informed coaching sessions. To make inquiries about how the Tarot can unlock your subconscious messaging system, book a reading with me.