78 Steps

Exploring the connections between tarot and the larger magickal world … one card at a time

Reading Psycards

Jade | July 29, 2009

I’ve noticed many searchs for information on how to read Psycards. Since I frequently read with them, often in the same reading with traditional tarot decks, I thought I’d write a post on the basics of using this beautiful deck.
I love Psycards. They’re often much more direct than the tarot when it comes to answering [...]

Daily Card: 9 of Cups

Jade | July 29, 2009

Nine of Cups
Traditionally, the 9 of Cups signifies satisfaction and wishes that have been fulfilled. However, it can also mean visualizing what you want and taking joy in the sensual pleasures. This isn’t a card that comes up much for me, as I have a tendancy to cut myself off from my senses and to [...]

The Empress: Kabbalistic Path

Jade | July 29, 2009

The Empress’ Kabbalistic path: 14 – between Chockmah and Binah
Chokmah (Chockmah) means “Wisdom”. It tops the right-hand pillar, the active pillar, classically referred to as the Masculine Pillar. It’s the idea of energy or force.
Binah means “understanding”. It tops the left-hand, receptive, piller, classically termed the Feminine Pillar. It represents the womb or egg where [...]