Yes, I’m still making my Bird People Tarot Deck. I have one card left to complete yet for this deck that I have been avoiding because I want it to be absolutely perfect. Of course I do. Which is why nothing has been done about it yet. Yes, I see the pattern and I’m aware.

The Moon card is a very mysterious and spiritual card and I really want to use the right imagery to convey that. I have various collage pieces and bits collected already, but I’m still mining my magazines and books in search of something that’s just gonna “tie the whole room together”.

I haven’t had the urge to share my art, music or thoughts for a good while now because, frankly, the world and the internet with its various energies make me nervous from time to time. Why share my whimsical wares and musings while the world is literally and figuratively burning in the most volatile & vile energy I’ve ever experienced in my lifetime. Then I thought, perhaps posting The Tower card would be the most appropriate thing I could share during this current “climate”. Climate means many things so apply that how you need to and to as many things as you need to (gestures everywhere to everything). And that’s what art and music are for. The peaceful yet mighty opposition to hate, racism, violence, tyranny and fascism. If you need to check in on me these days when I’m not playing total recluse, I’ve been also hanging out on Threads and Instagram. The other socials are too much for me and my levels of extreme sensitivity. Which is not a weakness by the way. I’m finally figuring that out about myself even though the current “climate” would like us to believe otherwise. And that goes for empathy as well in case anyone is wondering where I stand on that matter.

Back to The Tower card. Everyone freaks out when the Devil or Death card comes out in a reading but this is the card I would worry about depending on where it lands in the spread. Or at least that’s been my personal experience when I do readings for myself, or others. According to “my research”, The Tower card is one of the “change cards” but the changes are “sudden, unexpected and unwilling” and usually involves “breakthroughs and breakdowns, explosive tempers, arguments and occasionally, violence.”

More creepy stories later everyone! Please take care of each other out there.

Upright Meanings:
Destruction; ruin
Awakening
A traumatic experience
Unavoidable change
Shipwreck

Reversed Meanings:
(to a lesser degree)
Oppression
Chaos
Exile
Entrapment
Tyranny

Right now seems like a good time to reveal more Bird People Tarot cards to the world.

Upright Meanings:
Recharging your batteries
Meditation
Vigilance
Exile, banishment
Delays

Reversed Meanings:
Circumspection
Back to work
No time to relax
Warning
Precaution

Upright Meanings:
Violence
Stabbed in the back
Negative thinking
Hitting bottom
Devastation

Reversed Meanings:
Scandal
The worst is over
Humiliation
A trap
Recovery

Let’s talk about the weather for a minute. Like a lot of folks all over, there have been (severe) pop up thunderstorms/tornadoes over here in the middle of Wisconsin over the past couple weeks, so PTSD (from the flood) and migraines have been at an all time high for me. The only logical thing to do is to post more Bird People Tarot cards. It’s the only thing that treats these conditions.

Quick fact: Each completed tarot card (original art) is housed inside its own small protective plastic bag and then those plastic bags are then all stored in another overall plastic container in case anyone out there is worried about a future Street Tsunami eating up all of my life’s artwork/animation again. I now have multiple precautions and protections in place.

Upright Meanings:
A special talent
Enthusiasm
Satisfaction
Creativity
Inspiration

Reversed Meanings:
Self doubt
Glass is half empty
Hopes unfulfilled
Lack of spontaneity
Egotism

Upright Meanings:
Unexpected or upsetting news
Espionage
Decisiveness
Aggressiveness
Constructive criticism

Reversed Meanings:
Gossip
An imposter
Petty, nasty
Unpredictability
Belligerent

Upright Meanings:
Law and order
Clear vision
Discipline
Equality
Winning a lawsuit

Reversed Meanings:
Illegal
Unfair treatment
False accusations
Red tape
Fence sitting

The closer I get to finishing The Bird People Tarot deck, the more I am reminded of Sesame Street Grover’s, “The Monster At The End Of This Book”. Both good and bad feelings regarding that. A lot like when I was a kid reading and witnessing Grover’s complete panic stricken breakdown throughout the book about something completely made up. I keep reminding myself that once I finish this deck, I can always make another Tarot deck. There are no more rules. I mean seriously. Look around.

Upright Meanings:
New doors open
A lucky break
Change
Destiny
Fruitful Initiative

Reversed Meanings:
Unexpected setbacks
Fall from power
Unmotivated
A negative twist of fate
Disappointment

Upright Meanings:
A bleeding heart
Pierced to the quick
Aversion
Unrequited love
Misfortune

Reversed Meanings:
Dwelling on past hurts
Madness, insanity
Lingering regret & depression
Loneliness and seclusion
Minor surgery

Upright Meanings:
Beneficial use of talents
Diligence
Attention to detail
Vast sublime
Crafts-person-ship

Reversed Meanings:
Novice, unskilled worker
Mediocrity
Commonplace, low quality
Lack of ambition
Missed opportunities

The Bird People Tarot continues! I’ve been quietly plugging along on the remaining tarot cards over the winter and I’m finally in a place where I feel comfortable enough sharing them with the rest of the world.

Fun fact: Some of you may have noticed that I take long breaks from the internet. This is for mental, spiritual and emotional health reasons. My brain and person cannot handle all of the chatter, information and energies (literally from the whole world) so I unplug often. I wonder how Van Gogh would have handled the internet. Or even Joseph Cornell who ate a grilled cheese sandwich every day for lunch at his local Woolworth's. Like clockwork.

Upright Meanings:
Willingness to learn
Determination
Apprenticeship
Attentive
Motivated

Reversed Meanings:
Clumsy, insecure
An unexpected expense
Monotony, boredom
Meddling in other people’s business
Lack of education

Upright Meanings:
Contentment
Victory over enemies
Physical well-being
A job well done
Desires fulfilled

Reversed Meanings:
Smugness
Greed
Vanity
Drug/alcohol abuse
Shallowness

Upright Meanings:
Dependence on others
Attempt to overcome difficulties
A journey (by water)
Relocation
Dealings with those from a distance

Reversed Meanings:
Postponement
Rough waters ahead
A discovery that changes plans
Restricted, limited
Not accepting help offered