These are archetypes that we all are in some way, whether we are male, female or gender-neutral. They are aspects of our nature that we possess or have moved through or are influenced by. The minor arcana represents the temporary things that you may be experiencing in your life at any given time.

If you are a supporter of the arts, and of Ravynne's art, know that a few dollars a month - less than what you would spend on a cup of coffee - can go a long, long way to bringing more beauty and magic into the world. Heal – there are experiences in your past that can do harm in your present because you have bound them to you by holding on to the emotions and beliefs they have fostered. These bonds are the foundation of all that limits and restricts you in the present, and prevents you from moving forward with confidence and trust. Awareness will help you heal and let go. The print quality is outstanding, the images are clear with crisp lines and the gorgeous colours positively glow. The Major Arcana cards offer a glimpse into the subconscious mind, and can be used to read for general qualities such as intuition, creativity, and imagination.Many people believe that dreams are a way to communicate with the subconscious mind. Dreams can be interpreted by a tarot reader as a way to gain insight into your personal life and the future.

The images feature both an idealised Pagan world, the worlds of myth and legend, the Faerie realm of mystical beings, and of course Ravynne’s famous and extraordinarily powerful dragons. Dreams can be a window into your subconscious and can provide clues to understanding yourself and your motivations. To read a dream, first determine its meaning based on your waking thoughts and experiences. Once you have an understanding of the dream’s context, use the Tarot cards to unveil its hidden meanings. Grow – you are in a constant, cyclic state of growth and change. Growth and evolution are both inevitable and unavoidable, yet so many fear them, despite the fact that life itself is both a transformative and transmutative process. The tarot will help you to recognize and respond when a time of growth and change approaches, and to face it with increased confidence. You are here to live and experience life; to fear less and meet your fullest potential. Each card is a delight in itself, with sensual images and vibrant colours. For example, card XXII, Intuition, depicts a cloaked woman sitting on a golden throne. In her right hand, she cups a sphere. Inside the sphere is the cosmos. Sitting atop the sphere is an owl. In the foreground, there is a spider’s web which contains a spider and a full moon. This is the card of the unconscious mind and intuitive skills and feelings.

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Learn to recognise when times of growth and change are approaching, and face them with confidence and a sense of anticipation. Learn when to take action, and when to be still. Learn to trust in your intuition. Feel – delve into the watery realms of emotion, and begin to understand why you feel and react as you do. The tarot will help you shine a light on your emotions. It will allow you to explore their depths, and embrace the beautiful and powerful awareness that your responses and reactions are a natural part of who you are, but also within your power to control and change.

When using the Tarot for readings, it is important to keep in mind that the cards are not simply about predicting the future – they can also be used for deeper self-exploration and understanding. The Two of Wands (questions asked or investigated) represents taking action in your dream – whether that’s making a decision or getting started on something new. It can also indicate conflicts or Conclusion Now onto the Minor Arcana. It’s presented in a similar fashion to the Majors. The cards are grouped in their suits with keywords, key phrases and meanings for both the upright and reversed positions. The only difference is that there’s only one set of meanings provided rather than the past, present, future groupings found for the Majors. Spreads Grow– you are in a constant, cyclic state of growth and change. Growth and evolution are both inevitable and unavoidable, yet so many fear them, despite the fact that life itself is both a transformative and transmutative process. The tarot will help you to recognise and respond when a time of growth and change approaches, and to face it with increased confidence. You are here to live and experience life; to fear less and meet your fullest potential. The guidebook also describes several tarot spreads. There is a one-card guide spread and a three-card union spread. More detailed spreads include the Dreamers spread which explores the subconscious and the Dreaming Tree spread that extends into the past and the future.Influence – The cards here are used to explain why we make the decisions that we do. These represent the major impacts that may influence your decision-making and may help clarify why you do certain things. The Dreams of Gaia Tarot has been created to help the Seeker connect with their higher self as well as locate and begin the process of integration and healing past experiences which may be preventing one from achieving their fullest potential. It is guided by four principles – To Seek, To Feel, To Grow, To Heal. This life is your journey of undoing, being, and becoming. Choose your path with the knowledge that all that manifests in your present is born of choices made in the past, and all that manifests in your future, is born of choices made in the present. In this way, you will create a present, and future, in harmony with your dreams and heart’s desire.

Feel– delve into the watery realms of emotion, and begin to understand why you feel and react as you do. The tarot will help you shine a light on your emotions. It will allow you to explore their depths, and embrace the beautiful and powerful awareness that your responses and reactions are a natural part of who you are, but also within your power to control and change. The guidebook can seem a little bit drawn out and repetitive for readers who prefer brief and easier to read explanations. Ravynne Phelan has a distinctive and unique art style – it is highly stylised and very detailed. When she depicts the natural environment she uses a 'realistic’ pallette, however when she depicts otherworldly beings she ventures into spectacularly imaginative colour schemes. Ravynne’s artworks, as noted before, absolutely glow – her Minor Arcana is colour-coded with Earth featuring rich greens, Air delivery by icy pastels, Fire with glowing oranges and yellows, and Water by deep indigo and pale blue. Another example would be if you’re seeking guidance on a personal decision you’re facing. The Justice card might represent what’s best for you in this case, but you may need to explore other options before making a decision. The tarot can help guide your exploration by pointing out potential pitfalls or hidden truths along the way. The Minor Arcana Unfortunately, Ravynne's progress has been further slowed due to her having developed cataracts that have begun to impact on her ability to see properly. She is on the hospital waiting list to have them removed, but due to COVID-19 and delays across the country with elective surgeries, she has no idea how long she will be waiting. She has, however, adapted to this new reality and is continuing to work as well as she can.I think this section can be used as you see fit. There is some really good stuff to be found under this heading that might be missed if you ignore this section because you don’t read reversals. As you may have guessed, I don’t read with them. If you do I respect that and I would encourage everyone to read however works for you. That should be a given. As you can see, it makes for an interesting approach and one that becomes easier to understand once you see the groupings. Would you like to play a key role in helping Ravynne to step into the flow and create? You can do so by becoming one of her beloved Patrons. What is a patron? It is someone who holds the arts in the highest regard, who understands how important art and writing are to humanity, and who chooses to show their support and help artists and authors to create by offering financial assistance and support.