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My top 5 go to TdM styled decks of 2019

Lets jump right in. Most of the decks below have a slightly smaller size to them besides the Trionfi. Which feels really good to shuffle with and make excellent travel companions. Additionally, I appreciate the quality of the card stock on all of these.

1. Tarot de Jean Dodal de Lyon (5th ed.) by Pablo Robledo

Out of all of the classic TdM style tarot decks, this is my absolute favorite. I love the way the art is and the styles of the faces on the characters. It tickles me but also rings true towards capturing the essence of a reading. I cant get enough of this deck and need to find a back up copy as soon as possible. I cannot see myself living without this one.

2. Flamand Vandenborre by Pablo Robledo

Also known as the Flemish Tarot. Bacus also replaces the Pope for Key number 5 in this deck. I happened to find this one by happenstance. It is quirky and fun and the minor arcana pips are not in a standard tdm format there are numbers in the center of some cards. It took a little bit of experimenting to get used to reading with this one, but because I can quite figure it out and because it feels odd enough I keep on coming back to it.

3. Tarot de Marsella by Pablo Robledo

This deck is just a classic Conver based TdM. It is great to teach with and compare my other decks to as a baseline reference. It is essentially a gold standard. I adore this deck and it was awarded the Historical Deck of the year back in 2013 by Tarot Association.

4. The Spanish Tarot by Fournier

This is a Liguria-Piedmontese woodcut deck. Radical color differences in both minors and major arcana alike. The introduction to the color purple is unusual for this style of tarot deck. The cards are naturally ‘weighted’ so you do not have to mark your cards for those of you who like to read reversals. When I want to stray from the typical color palette and shuffle with the intention of reading reversals this is my go to deck of this school.

5. Trionfi della Luna by Patrick Valenza

Trionfi della Luna. Monsters in our mists, a strange dream world where humanoid figures roam the terrain of a pipish land. This modern re-envisioned TdM stlye decks reads like a storybook. The structure of the original art style; tips its hat to the historic land of TdM decks. This deck is really so fun to read with, after all when we are going through struggles and hardships it is not hard to feel like you are some kind of humanoid dream monster navigating on this earth. Here but out of place somehow. This deck has a lot of miles on it, I simply cannot get enough.

If you want here is a video of my go to Tarot de Marseilles style decks of 2019 and a brief audio version of why.

What’s Up Weekly – Insights Aug 26th-Sept 1st 2019

Sidereal Stargazing:

The main transpersonal planet getting triggered this week is a retrograde Uranus in Aries. Embrace the unexpected and roll with the punches. This energy is overall dynamic and active and quite rebellious. The initiation of shake things up in a blaze. Expect the unexpected and remember change is the only constant.

26th Venus in Leo trine Uranus Rx in Aries, how you experience pleasure, desire, and love may take on a new unique paradigm.

27th & 28th Mars in Leo trine Uranus Rx in Aries, the impulse of your passions and/or survival skills may manifest themselves ingeniously.

29th & 30th Sun in Leo trine Uranus Rx in Aries, the creative spirit ventures into unexplored terrain and unexpectedly finds inspiration.

30th Sun/Mars conjunction in Leo + New Moon in Leo, a pride of inner planets congregate. This new moon, an urge for joint objective and ventures is fueled with fixed passions and eminence to succeed.

31st Sun/Mars conjunction in Leo is still in play.

September 1st Mercury in Leo trine Uranus Rx in Aries, your enblazened intellect plays well with creative logic, perhaps there will be a solution to a puzzle you have long tussled with, found in the most unanticipated of places. Keep watch.

Venus in Leo trine Saturn Rx in Sagittarius, warm harmonious sweetness lures the worker bee. There is beauty in nature, yet it is always working. Find something recreational to work on to allow Saturn to get his fill— as he is in detriment in the sign of Sagittarius.

Cardcasting:

ETA Tarot (Emerging Toronto Artist) by Alexa Trilli

Six of wands is the victory. Be proud of breaking new ground and all of your accomplishments. Its been inspired and rough but now you’re entering a new chapter where there is steady success and support available. This new chapter bring a curiosity and lust for life. The expressive actions of Will and adventure, with the page of wands appearing. Enthusiasm and charisma are qualities to embody this week, and be on the look out for messages which spark inspiration and joy. Heed them without going overboard as there is a potential for burnout.

Have a blessed week!

~Nya

What’s Up Weekly – Insights for Aug 19-25th, 2019

Sidereal Stargazing: Prolific Push

On the 19th of August the Sun ingresses into the Royal sign of Leo, the place of its Dignity or Rulership. The shift from the mother to the father, from the home to the vocation. The fixed candle in the heavenly sky, sends heat and warmth, putting us into a state of creative bliss. Stroking the ego and awareness of life in all its consciousness. The center of our humble solar system has returned to its sovereign element.

On the 21st, Mercury in Cancer trine Jupiter in Scorpio. Commerce and intellect regarding matters of the heart, plays well with expansion of ideas that have been long tucked away. The details of the big picture come into focus and there is opportunity to hash out a plan. Just don’t throw the baby away with the bath water, really explore all the ideas that come to you even if they seem unusable at this time, they may work themselves out later down the line, so save and store these ideas somewhere.

On the 23rd, the Leonine Sun squares the Taurian Moon. A creative spirit has friction with the sensible soul. This dynamic aspect brings the opportunity to accomplish that feat without breaking the bank. There are more rewards in creating your own and getting recognition from it than outsourcing. You are worth it. Where can you be practical and resourceful to accomplish a harmonious solution? Both planets are in dignity, the results may prove to be showstopping and fruitful.

On the same day the planets of love and war unite, with a Venus/Mars conjunction in Leo, where they dance until the 25th. The passion and impulse to love is freely available. Passions are high, desire is strong, the urge of creative expression is unusually potent. If not creative in the sense of the art, projects, or vocation; it may be the urge for establishing union with another, be it marriage, procreation, or partnership of some kind. Utilize and harness this intense energy wisely, know what you are capable of adding and manifesting into the mix– and instill accordingly.

Cardcasting: Quest for Change

The Knight of Swords rides on a quest, gaze fixed on the objective in the distance. Calculating and swiftly approaching and targeting the next move. Get off your ass and make a move now. Banter and quick wittiness may prove to be a skill to use this week in order to clear the path and bring upon the seed of the next new brainstorm as indicated by the Ace of Swords. Be mindful not to do anything that would cause harm to yourself. Allow the intellect to guide you when you are overtly in your feelings, to maintain the balance since there looks like there will be a err of high passions running high. Spark the seed of clarity when it comes to ideas and goals. Use your old skills, learn some new skills, and give yourself a pat on the back for being willing to learn something new that can be applied to your ever-evolving being. Be adaptable in order to survive– for the only constant in this life is change. Stay sharp.

Have a Blessed week! ~ Nya

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What’s Up Weekly – Insights Aug 12-18th 2019: Astro-Knots

Stargazing Trends: Emogenius

The week begins with an emphasis on our spiritual link to others and the sensitivity felt when attempting to connect, with the Sagittarian Moon activating Neptune via sextile and the Dragon’s Head via opposition on August 12th. Dragon’s Head (Rahu) is exalted in Gemini, there is a compulsion to experience life through the intellect, if given the chance. Neptune is still in a tight trine to Rahu this week, so these energies are on the hazier and cloudier side of things.

Furthermore, a moment of presence, stillness, and shift occurs as Jupiter stations Direct at 19° Scorpio and Uranus stations retrograde at 11° Aries. The Sabian symbol for 19° Scorpio is “A parrot listening and then talking, repeats a conversation that has been overheard”. This infers to a sense of spiritual channeling for some, for others it may be that you are able to transmit knowledge that holds truth to your faith or education. Here is the need to integrate the messages from your subconscious into your higher consciousness. In a negative respect, this can mean gossip or ignorant repetition of information. Be sure you get receipts where you can.

The Sabian symbol for 11° Aries is “The ruler of a nation”. This infers a time to expand your base of operations and show you have the necessary energy to get things done. It is a great time to bring a sense of discipline and order to the area of your life in which this degree is located in your natal chart. In a negative respect, this can indicate overbearing energy.

The Sun/Venus conjunction in Cancer is still at play this week. Self expression through the arts, a home renovation projects, and the like can get the ideas out of your head without allowing yourself to become to idealistic or lost in the fantasy.

The Full Moon in Capricorn on the August 15th, is about learning about the consequences or rewards of your own actions. There is no hand holding or scapegoating (no pun intended). Just a good look at what is working and what is not. Let go of the bad habits that no longer serve your purpose.

Sudden news and sudden cognition present itself today with the Aquarius Moon sextile Uranus and Cancerian Mercury square an Aries Uranus. Astuteness, persuasion, and innovative dispositions show themselves here on August 16th.

On the 17th, the Aquarius Moon conjoins with Neptune, making your dreams and feelings seem more prominent. The subconscious goes from spinning like a top to performing cartwheels. I’d say keep a look out for any vivid dreams or unexpected synchronistic phenomena– it could be rather telling of your innate genius. Perhaps this can be encouraging to life path momentum with Luna trine Rahu today.

Some Karmic lessons are sure to present themselves this week, as the wandering star triggers are all ætheric, astral, and heady.

*Stargazing is done using Sidereal Zodiac

CardCasting: The Path Less Traveled

Spirit Keeper’s Tarot (Vitruvian edition) by Benebell Wen

This week’s tarot advice presents us with two Major Arcana cards. The Hermit (Erudite in this deck) and the Emperor. There is some need to let the machismo lead the way– what I mean by this is to sit in your power, not passively but actively playing a role in the direction your life takes and leading the way.

The Hermit can be a loner but the wisdom gained by engaging the road less traveled, makes for a wonder of stories and life experiences to share. Don’t be afraid to walk in your truth even when it seems dark; your inner light will guide the way. Sharing the details of your life stories may shine a light for others, which has the potential to make clearer their own journey. The hermit is also known as the wise one and don’t be surprised if people ask you for advice.

The Emperor places emphasis on the Uranus station in Aries. When you have to take the lead and make unique decisions, the Emperor is urging you to wield your decisions and choices with discipline, focus, determination, and conviction. Again, leading the way to some new frontier and stepping into it with authority and vigor. The path less travel has potential for gaining reign and sovereignty– just remember to wear your armor, in preparation for another notch towards your wisdom belt.

Have a Blessed week! ~Nya

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What’s Up Weekly – Insights Aug 5-11th 2019: Shine Theory

Stargazing: Abundance Consciousness

Self control is the name of the game with the Virgo Moon square Saturn in Sagittarius on August 5th. Time to put the final details on the big exploratory projects. This aspect is well off for the public platform, yet may introduce some strain on the home front, aptly a sense of isolation. Thankfully, Moon aspects move rather quickly and would been a feeling in passing rather than a longer theme. Keep focused on the matters at hand.

Have you heard of shine theory or abundance consciousness? Try applying this to your world and see how it fairs. The aspect of the Cancerian Sun trine Jupiter in Scorpio Rx brings these themes into the light August 6th. The Will to expand, to give and receive recognition, successful thinking, and a good mode of expression are readily apparent and available. You may be vigorously jovial and communicative. Good news of some kind may be expected with Mercury’s ingress to Cancer. When you shine, I shine. When you succeed, I succeed. There is more than enough resources to go around.

Arriving at finding inner balance… spirit and soul, vitality and feelings, and spirit and mind, with the Cancerian Sun square the Moon in Libra on August 7th. If there is a struggle, its more internal than external and perhaps some delegation around the home is in order to arrive at pleasant medium. You may even decide to change your home decor to become more aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Today the Sun Squares Jupiter which may add a touch of friction, which naturally brings excitement and movement to this realm of ‘shiny’ experiences.

Intellectual stimulation through emotional triggers can be found with the Scorpio Moon trine Cancerian Mercury on August 8th. Perhaps there is some gossip or exposure to criticism. Don’t sweat the small stuff and let it roll off your back. The truth always comes to light, so let the haters hate and eventually it will blow up in their face. Most likely this is coming from the darling aspect of Cancerian Venus trine a Scorpio Jupiter Rx, the display of a loving nature, happiness, and optimism. Keep your wits about you and strive to see humor in the nonsense.

A Sun/Venus conjunction in Cancer on August 10th, makes things feel warm and fuzzy and can be felt until August 17th. Perhaps, listening to some tunes while exploring some artistic expression is called for. Likewise, you can go for a walk in the park and enjoy the nature. (I am hearing Jill Scott’s “Long Walk” and “Golden” songs in my head for this aspect). Now, I am not one for over-optimism but find a way to do things you enjoy as this aspect seems apt for such ventures, find it’s intrinsic inner values and enjoy yourself.

Here comes the revolution! Increased excitability, ambitions, and attentiveness to your instincts are highlighted with the Moon in Sagittarius trine an Arian Uranus, on August 11th. Determination to pave your own unique path is emphasized and it feels right. Additionally, there can be a potential for sudden change to one’s circumstances. Ride the roller-coaster to the galactic center and take some friends with you. A new adventure awaits.

*Stargazing is done using Sidereal zodiac

CardCasting: Cut to the Chase

Advice this week from the Tarot is about making some boss choices. The associated letter to The Lovers is Zain which means ‘Sword’. Wielding a sword as a tool is a responsibility that requires quick wits and quick thinking. Sharp decision making is represented here. Once the choice is made, your story moves forward. Are you in it for instant gratification? Or would you rather amend the choice for long term gains? The bigger picture here is the need to be upfront and forward about your needs and requirements. Do not passively accept less than you deserve.

This theme is echoed with the Queen of Swords (in this deck it is called the Scarlet Shield) showing up. Straight talk is your best line of defense this week. Cut straight to the heart of the matter, deal with it and move forward. On the shield there is an eagle devouring a serpent which symbolically represents victory over your adversaries. Speak your truth with conviction and hold fast to your position and watch how it manifests.

Have a blessed week! ~Nya

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What’s Up Weekly – Insights for July 29- August 4, 2019: Cast a Charm

Stargazing Trends: Show Love

Sun/Venus conjunction week presents us with an opportunity to show gratitude and appreciate. Sincerity and development of furthering the development of your social expression in a creative and nurturing capacity may be highlighted.

Both the Sun and Venus are Square Uranus which adds a dash of spontaneity into the mix. You may be surprised to learn how others show their love for you. Each person has their own original way of showing love. Remain open-minded enough to accept gestures and be enterprising enough to show your own. Walk around this week dignified in your charms.

More Sun and Venus aspects to add to the stew with them both in trine to Chiron. Heal others during their uncertain moments. All you have to do is hold space. Active listening and acknowledgement should be sufficient in allowing others to work through their any issues they may have. Genuine respect and/or gratification is gained here should the opportunity present itself. Usually, when compassion is shown, everyone wins.

New Moon ingresses to Cancer midweek. Start from where you are. The pressure is on to get long term projects off the ground and build toward them. When things look bleak, don’t give up. Look for the hidden opportunities. Break down artificial barriers and alliances. Dreams become reality when you have a game plan. Set some goals, do your best to get out of your feelings and into your body. Take the steps forward and make the dream work, as we still have the ongoing Neptune trine Nodes.

Midweek, Mercury stations Direct in Gemini, things should begin to normalize especially if you are sensitive to this shift. If communication was quickly falling apart this station should amend and quickly rebuild broken links and qualms, bringing understanding into play.

As the week ends, the Moon in Leo trine Pluto will give us the fire we need to charge forward to make needed changes with others, be it business partners, colleagues, close friends, and/or family members. It could be a simple as pulling together to reach a long term goal and achieving it. Give it that last push!

*Stargazing is done using Sidereal Zodiac.

Cardcasting: Third time’s a Charm

Three of Cups: Let the rays of sunshine fill your cups with laughter and community. Dance the dance, drink the wine, eat the fruits, and share the wisdom. Sometimes we would rather go at things alone, the cards (and the stars) are urging you to find solace in your community. Share your feelings, speak your truth, and work together towards a common goal. Celebrate and relish in the momentum of the “fateful trifecta”, Spin, Dispense, and Release. You are the weaver of your destiny. The synthesis and unity of these processes coalesces into the realm of realization and understanding.

Three of Disks: The first taste of progression being made as you weave your tapestry, the foundation being established. The pattern begins to unfold and become visible- tangible. The crystallization of its innate powers. The first bearings of matter which ultimately becomes your great work. Although, further work will need to be done, here there is enough motivation to continue to proceed through to the end product, even if you take a tumble. In the very famous words of our fallen Aaliyah, “If at first you don’t success, dust yourself off and try again”.

Queen of Spades: Is here to remind you, while yes, it is a time to show love, it doesn’t mean everything is love and light all of the time. She is here to say “That’s a bunch of bullshyt!”. Life has made you tough as nails, and there is still a strange isolation even when you are surrounded by friends and family. Guess what, it’s a pretty normal experience for most people. That doesn’t mean clam up- just be practical. It means do what you have to do, no matter how you feel– it’s discipline. It is time to use your magic and charms, sometimes dark humor is the best humor because it is a showcase of what experiences are real. Shared experience makes for like humor in most cases. So, the Queen of Spade is a notice, to beware of hidden agendas and to pay attention to your surroundings. Let sheer determination pave the way forward.

Notable: We have a three three’s! Three of cups, Three of pentacles, and 12 (1+2=3) The Queen. Three is the number of synthesis and unity, it means you probably learn the hard way but success and fortunate can be found through allowing yourself to lean on others a bit. A common goal IS desired and team work makes the dream work!

Have a Blessed Week! ~Nya

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