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

I am completely gutted about Sinead O’Connor’s passing yesterday. When Sweet Jelly was in its heyday, I would listen/sing to this song to and from practice, with nothing but complete admiration for how perfect her lyrics are. I felt seen and incredibly inspired knowing she was in the world.

Thank you, Sinead 🙏🏼🕊️💐

Thought I’d post three more cards today before the big holiday weekend. Thanks for stopping by and let’s hope America is mindful of the fireworks and the Midwest drought. Canada, that goes for July 1st and your current situation as well. Mother Nature is still not pleased with any of us.

Upright Meanings:
Willingly offers their service to others
Integrity
Increased emotional sensitivity
Thoughtfulness
A good idea

Reversed Meanings:
Emotional immaturity
Shallowness
Flattery
Deception revealed
Drugs or alcoholism

Upright Meanings:
Moral force
Self-discipline
Courage
Endurance
Vitality

Reversed Meanings:
Wavering
Lethargic
Being bullied
Fearfulness
Sickness, weakness

Upright Meanings:
Fair financial dealings
Teaching your skills to others
Charity, philanthropy
Appreciation
Your work pays off

Reversed Meanings:
Refusing to share
Unpaid bills
Excessive self-interest
Illusion
Injustice

So lately when I sleep at night, I’ve been having these intense dreams of me slicing and dicing paper and making collages. It’s super cool in one way, but then when I wake up, I’m stressed about the pieces I was working on all night only to find out they were completely made up in my mind and not real. Considering how many nightmares and night terrors I have when I sleep, this is a welcome respite from that and I’m not complaining. It’s too bad the shit I work on in my sleep “isn’t real”, or even counts as being productive in the real world, but at least my brain is trying to help me stay productive and finish this deck.

Please enjoy three more cards from The Bird People Tarot Deck. Subconsciously, I’m fighting the fear feelings of finishing this deck because all the fun and adventure of making it will be done. But I have hundreds of other things I’m working on, so what even is my problem.

Upright Meanings:
Travel
Fulfillment
Reaching your goal
Liberation
Peace

Reversed Meanings:
Unfinished business
Stuck in a rut
Hostile atmosphere
Travel postponed
Keeping your blinders on

Upright Meanings:
Affluence
Access
Invitation
A new love
Art and music

Reversed Meanings:
Non-communication
Unreliable news
In love with love
Possible addictions
Manipulation

Upright Meanings:
The burdens of success
Back strain
Heart problems
Burdens
Oppression

Reversed Meanings:
A trap
Contraries
Mistrust
Failure
A burden lifted