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✨ Tarot Reader
🖌️ Artist
📍 Appalachia
🔥 Witch
💖 ruled by Venus

Co-founder of Elowyn Tarot. 🦉
elowyntarot.com

Tarot Discord Community:
https://discord.gg/uQU2Sy5W
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I have such visceral memories of the times in my life when I felt like the Two of Wands getting ready to embark on a new journey. It's one of the best, most exciting feelings.

"I dream my painting, and then I paint my dream." Vinc. van Gogh

#TarotSky #Tarot

More thoughts here:
discord.gg/bTG6yRTr
A male figure looks out to the left over the ocean with his back slightly turned to us. In his right hand he holds a globe while his left hand grabs a wand in front of him. Behind him, another wand, and below, a town poking through the canopy of trees. He wears a red hat, cloak, and boots with green undergarments. He stands on what appears to be a balcony or cement overlook.
March 28, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Made a connection today b/t Beatrix Potter & the Queen of Pentacles. This is truly most of what I aspire to in life. Abundance in all ways, protecting the land & animals for current & future generations.

discord.gg/UD64e2Th

#TarotSky #OccultSky #witchmadness
A black & white photo of Beatrix Potter in her younger years holding a rose. A picture of the Queen of Pentacles from the Rider Waite Tarot deck. A white bunny is picture on the bottom right of the image. Sat in the center is a queen wearing a red robe and a green shawl. She looks down at the golden pentacle resting in her lap. All around her is a lush scene with flowing rivers, mountains, trees, and blooming flowers. Her throne is made of stone.
March 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Day 13: Favorite tarot card and why

The Hanged Man has recently become my favorite! It's also my life path card (12). Reminds me of Rafiki from Lion King 🐒

I respond better to humor in spirituality rather than the rigidity & seriousness of some spiritual philosophies.

#witchmadness #occultsky
Rafiki from The Lion King. He is an animated baboon with big yellow eyes, a red nose, pink mouth, blue eye bags, and white fur around his head. He carries a staff with some sort of dried fruit rattle at the top. In this image, he faces to the right and holds up a finger, likely lecturing Simba, the young lion, about how to embrace his potential. Behind him stars shine in a night sky.
March 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Ten of Pentacles gives me mafia vibes for some reason ha!

.. but also reminds me of my Italian heritage & how grateful I am for my ancestor's sacrifices. Gives me a new perspective on my privilege.

#tarotsky #tarot #witchmadness #dailypull

More discussion: discord.gg/8dHtMaGN
March 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Studying The Hierophant today. I remember pulling this one far more often in college. I do often miss being a student in a formal setting.

Very happy to continue my learning on my own terms as well :)

Discussion & Study Materials: discord.gg/8dHtMaGN

#witchmadness #tarotsky
A papal figure sits atop a thrown between two gray, stone pillars. He holds up the Benediction Gesture on the left, and a golden crozier on the right. His head is adorned with a papal tiara, and he wears a red robe with white trim. Three crosses go down the center & underneath his feet are two keys, crossed. On either side, two figures kneel before him with what appear to be kippah (yamakas). The card reads "V - The Hierophant" and comes from the traditional imagery of the Rider Waite Smith Tarot deck.
March 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Judgement: discord.gg/8dHtMaGN

My favorite section in the daily Tarot worksheet: historic & fictional examples. This has been my favorite so far!

Some "Judgement" quotes:

"You're a wizard, Harry"
"Remember who you are" Mufasa
"I do not fear the fire" Joan d'Arc

#witchmadness #TarotSky
March 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Card Analysis of the Day: King of Wands

This personality type usually drains my limited energy reserves as a water sign, but I have always admired their willpower & ability to hype up their followers. I can usually spot them a mile away.

#witchmadness #TarotSky

Discussion:
discord.gg/8dHtMaGN
March 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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A recap collage of February's Daily Tarot & Oracle pulls ♒🌕♓🌑🔮

I am fairly new to digital journals. Seeing all of the pages laid out like this gives me the same satisfaction as holding a journal I've filled to the brim.

Plus, there's far more color 🌈

#TarotSky #Tarot #DailyPull #witchmadness
An image of 16 digital journal entries made in a digital tarot guide book. Each photo in the collage follows the same format. There is a picture of the card followed by various key points & interpretations.
March 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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Card Analysis of the Day: Five of Swords

Thinking about the world.. Macbeth.. and the cost of victory.

"it is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing"

Might go read some Shakespeare.

Discussing over on Discord:
discord.gg/uQU2Sy5W

#witchmadness #tarotsky #dailypull
March 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Ethereal Visions Illuminated Tarot Deck ✨ Love gold accent/foil & anything art nouveau
March 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Analyzing The Tower card transforms it into something far less frightening.

Tower moments in my life led to a great deal of growth. It's human to resist change & there's nothing to be ashamed of. It's all part of the process.

Discussion:
discord.com/channels/134...

#witchmadness #tarotsky #tarot
The Tower card from the Rider Waite Smith Tarot Deck. It pictures a burning tower struck by lightning and caught on fire. Two figures appear to have jumped from the window. One wears a red cloak, the other wears blue. At the base is a rocky outcropping. The sky is full of smoke clouds and embers. The style of the card is simple and somewhat cartoonish. A worksheet that has yet to be filled out with the following categories: The Tower Major/Minor Suit Element Zodiac Cosmic Body Yin/Yang Yes/No Direction Action Numbers Colors Symbols Intuitive Key Words (What words & feelings come to mind for you?) Color Analysis (How do the colors relate to the card's message?) Symbol Analysis (What story are the symbols telling? What is their significance?) Does this card remind you of anyone? What about a fictional or historical character? How would you apply this card to your own life? Give a scenario or experience you've had that you feel relates to this card's energy. A worksheet with blank spaces to answer the following prompts: Interpretation Reading Upright Now, using your intuition and the information you have gathered, write your interpretation of what this card may mean when drawn upright. Challenge Prompt: Reading Reversed Using all of the information you have gathered, if you were to turn the meaning of this card on its head, how would the message shift? Provide an intuitive reading for this card's reversed meaning. Bonus Prompts: How would you interpret this card if it showed up in a... Love Reading? Spiritual Reading? Financial Reading? Career Reading?
March 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Today's pull: 3 of Wands 🤯 (Aries' card)

(Mars)ch 1. 3rd Month. Venus retr. Aries. Moon enters Aries. + many, many more connections.

The time for intention-setting has passed. Already, it is time to take action, to keep up the momentum, to dare & make moves.

#TarotSky #DailyPull #Mars #Aries
A screenshot of a daily tarot journal page. The 3 of Wands cards is in the top left. Underneath the words Minor, Upright, & Yang are circled. To the right, the daily question/focus section reads "Energy of the day". Underneath, the Keywords are expansion, growth, travel, implementing plans, initiative, daring, progress, momentum, courage. The interpretations section reads: Venus retrograde Aries. Moon enters Aries. Aries lunar eclipse. Aries season. No surprise I have pulled and Aries ruled card on the 1st of a month full of Aries energy. I feel I am being told to forge ahead. My intentions have been set. Keep expanding outside the comfort zone. Keep the momentum. I know the leap I want to take today. Under this are the following categories and their answers: Card: 3 of Wands Symbol: Wands Element: Fire Zodiac Sign & Cosmic Body: Aries & Mars Colors: Red - courage, Green - growth, Orange - creativity Numerology: 3 - expansion Date: 03/01/2025 Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent in Aries A picture of the 3 of Wands card. A figure with brown hair dressed in a red & green robe with a yellow and black checkered sash holds one of three wands planted in the ground and stands with their back to us. The wands stand tall above their ahead. They look out toward a bay with three ships with bare feet on a patch of grass. In the distance, hills & mountains.
March 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Discussing the Two of Swords ⚔️ over on Discord: discord.com/channels/134...

Going through the worksheet lead me to a new interpretation: “protect your peace” / set boundaries

I have always loved the mystery of this card. Simultaneously serene & fierce.

#TarotSky #Tarot #DailyTarot
Picture of the Two of Swords from the Ethereal Visions Illuminated Tarot Deck. A woman sits in front of a calm ocean scene with two swords crossing her chest and a blindfold on. Two of Swords Major/Minor - Minor Suit - Swords Element - Air Zodiac - Libra Cosmic Body - Venus Yin/Yang - neutral Yes/No - maybe Direction - forward facing Action - Siting with arms crossed Numbers 2 - choice Colors - blue & white Symbols - swords, ocean, islands, blindfold, noon Intuitive Key Words (What words & feelings come to mind for you?) guarded, ignorance is bliss, serene, introspective, protecting your peace Color Analysis (How do the colors relate to the card's message?) blue: introspective, calm, spiritual white: purity, clarity, renewal Symbol Analysis (What story are the symbols telling? What is their significance?) swords: cerebral ignorance is bliss, blindfold: see no evil moon/ocean: subconscious Does this card remind you of anyone? What about a fictional or historical character? Tom Bombadil - he stays out of the conflicts in Middle Earth and does not join the fellowship. How would you apply this card to your own life? Give a scenario or experience you've had that you feel relates to this card's energy. If I were ever getting too wrapped up with outside energy or world events, I would remind myself to protect my energy. Interpretation Reading Upright Now, using your intuition and the information you have gathered, write out your interpretation of what this card may mean when drawn upright. Stay in your own lane and protect your peace. It is time for self-review which is best conducted when we have stilled the mind. You must reflect and draw upon subconscious to renew your energy and perspective. Challenge Prompt: Reading Reversed Using all of the information you have gathered, if you were to turn the meaning of this card on its head, how would the message shift? Provide an intuitive reading for this card's reversed meaning. Are you ignoring hard truths? Have you been avoiding self-reflection and alone-time? It's time for an honest Chat with yourself to ensure you are taking responsibility. You may alternatively be over-thinking which will only close you off to the world and to opportunity. Make a decision Bonus Prompts: How would you interpret this card if it showed up in a... Love Reading? Upright: weigh your options - is this really the right fit? Reversed: you are ignoring an important truth in your relationship Spiritual Reading? Upright: dive deep, meditate, shadow work Revered: time to interact with the physical world; do not ignore spiritual practices Financial Reading? Upright: weigh your decision Reversed: blocking the flow of abundance; lack mindset Career Reading? Upright: is this the right career? Should you make a change? Reesed: no peace; mental stress; indecision
February 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Would love some insight, #TarotSky !

I pulled cards this morning & it quickly became a reading about world events. So many Major Arcana all at once.

When I saw The Emperor reversed I immediately thought of 🍊 (you know who)

Then The World confirmed. There are so many parallels here. Read more ⤵️
February 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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new eyeliner, new cards 💚

Lo Scarabeo deck 🪲

(went on a day trip & visited the local occult store - also picked up a small moonstone 🌙)

#TarotSky #WitchSky
A woman with dark green eyeliner dressed in a black turtle neck holds three Tarot cards: Queen of Wands, The Empress, & The Hanged Man
February 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Pisces season has already been full of deep ocean imagery 🌊🐚🦈

I’d really love to hear any interpretations 🧜🏻‍♀️

Dreamt I was swimming w/ a man who transformed into a hammerhead shark. I keep seeing mermaids, deep sea references, and now the selkie.

#Pisces #TarotSky #Witch #Myths
An image of a woman in the sea with bright blonde hair woven with shells, algae, seaweed, and coral floating face to face with a seal. The overall hue of the image is blue and green. An image of the Reclaim Your Soulskin Oracle Card and a description of the reading. Keywords: shedding, transformation, reclamation, identity, autonomy. Description: This Pisces season has brought recurring symbolism of transformation and the sea. I had a dream of swimming in the ocean with a man who had transformed into a hammerhead shark. I keep seeing reference to mermaids and other ocean creatures. Just this week, the video of the deep sea angler fish went viral. Perhaps there is something deep within me coming to the surface. It is time to stop being afraid of transformation. Symbol: seal & selkie Element: water Zodiac: water signs Celestial Body: the moon Color: blue/green - spiritual growth Number: 5 - change Moon Phase: last quarter Date: 02/21/25
February 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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The Fool 🤍

#TarotSky #TheFool #DailyTarot #Tarot
February 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Wow! The accuracy is in the details ✨

Reflected this morning on where Aquarius lands in my chart ♒️

It’s a time for us all to look at what unique gift is being activated to creatively disrupt the current forces of destruction. A time to move on from self-constraint.

#TarotSky #Tarot #DailyPull
February 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Everything I could have hoped for 👻.. suspicious this result was only because my favorite color is orange though..

uquiz.com/quiz/yK62QV/...
February 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Throwback to this little landscape I did for my best friend’s birthday ⛰️ The Sierra Nevada mountain range in summer ☀️

#watercolor #artsky #landscape
February 15, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Throwback to my New Orleans Christmas trip ⚜️

Never seen so much culture in my American travels. 10/10 witchy vibes and oysters for days 🦪

Was obsessed with the red patterned hotel bathroom ❤️

#NOLA #NewOrleans #travel #witchsky
A picture of a New Orleans iron grate balcony covered in Mardi Gras decor. Picture of the original poster lit by red light at night, wearing green earrings and red lipstick in front of foliage and an iron fence. Bright red bathroom with toilet and shower, wild patterned wallpaper, and artistically patterned robes hanging on the wall. A plate of oysters, fish roe, potato chips, lemons, and a sauce on a plate of ice. Also pictured: a man’s shirt sleeve and two glasses of wine.
February 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Happy Valentine’s Day 💕

I celebrate the day by celebrating love, in all its forms.

Completed the “Welcoming Love” Tarot/Oracle spread with The Rose Oracle deck. Feeling replenished 🩷 Truly one of the most loving decks I’ve seen, ruled by Venus & the rose 🌹

#TarotSky #Tarot #TarotSpread
February 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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We’ll just say there’s lots of room for improvement.. but I had fun.

Still figuring out how to work watercolors. I also knew the tones would be off due to my limited palette, but didn’t want to miss out on some practice.

#portrait #art #watercolor #sketch
February 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Asked where I should channel my creative energy today. Received a reminder to celebrate what has already been accomplished.

Continue excitement & celebrating small wins will help us to accomplish all we desire Time to bloom 🌷

#Oracle #TarotSky #Tarot #DailyPull
February 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Today’s Portrait Tutorial w/ ink 🖊️

Another first. I got a bit impatient and sped through. Happy with this as a quick exercise though! Still liking watercolor best.

#art #sketch #ink #portrait #portraiture #illustration
February 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM