Over at the TABI blog I’m featured in a series they’re calling ‘My Tarot Journey’ — all about how you got into tarot and where it’s taken you so far. You don’t have to join to read this one! Of course I’m going to encourage you to do so anyway because it’s a real bargain…
The Devil’s Manacles!
THE DEVIL’S MANACLES! There are two kinds of people in the world: those who think socks are fluffy and cosy — and those who know the truth! They are a trap of the dark satanic forces! When you walk through the door, do you kick off your shoes and peel off those diabolical skins? Then…
Sound & Vision: Cunning Folk Magazine
The new issue of Cunning Folk Magazine is out and includes a piece by me on medieval magic and sound as well as a wide range of fascinating work by other folks that will doubtless charm and inspire you. As usual: we are really in a golden age of beautiful little magazines that bring together…
TABI Midwinter Conference
I’m delighted to announce that I’ll be talking about my translation The Art of Drawing Cards and The Tarot at the TABI Midwinter Conference 24-5 January. I’m just one of a dozen speakers that weekend so what a great opportunity for TABI members. What’s TABI? The Tarot Association of British and International members. While it…
500 Students Can’t Be Wrong
Okay, not quite a swipe on this famous swipe, but in the same spirit of cheeky fun and a little braggadocio, I’m pleased to note that my courses on Udemy reached the 500 milestone this week, which seems something worth celebrating. There are only two courses at present: But the new course UNLOCKING CREATIVITY will…
Johanna Dumet: Fool for a Lifetime
Circling around all the things that went on in Berlin: so much! So many glories to experience. Art everywhere and have I gone on at length about the sheer wonder of a modern city with affordable, convenient 24/7 public transportation? Well, I will at the drop of a hat. Drop a hat and see! Johanna…
CREATE 20×20 Opens This Weekend!
Member 20×20 Show at 393 Main Street, Catskill NY We are thrilled to announce that we’ll be hosting the Member 20×20 show at 393 Main Street, Catskill – Wave Farm WGXC’s Catskill Studio for six weeks from November 15 – December 21st. Artists are curating their 20’x20″ spaces and we’re creating an art shop for the holidays! Join…
Occulture
How to describe the phantasmagoria of experiences that was Occulture? It may take a couple posts. Long story short: I’m really glad I went. I was very happy with the responses to my talk and met lots of people who were excited to talk all things Leonora Carrington. And yes, the good news is my…
Samhain & Recovery
SAMHAIN or Samhuinn or your Halloween as applies to the situation; lest you think I am completely catatonic this season (Kat-atonic?) I am co-hosting a ritual next week on the actual cross-quarter day with Peg at Star + Splendor which you are most welcome to attend. Join us at the crossroads and see who you…
Irreverent Tarot 14: The Painted Caravan
This episode offers a flip through the rare mid-20th century tarot guide, The Painted Caravan by Basil Ivan Rákóczi (1908-1979). Although born in England, he was inspired by his mother Charlotte May Dobby’s Irish heritage and his father Ivan’s Hungarian history, including claiming his parents were married according to ‘Gypsy’ traditions. However, he grew up…