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The Wheel of the Year: My New Year's Tradition

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  The Wheel of the Year: My New Year's Tradition Every year, as the calendar resets and the dark winter nights stretch out, I turn to one of my most cherished rituals: my annual Wheel of the Year tarot spread. For the past six years, this reading has been my map and a source of insight as I move through the seasons. Since it’s now the start of a new year, I wanted to share a bit about this practice with you. If you’re not familiar, the Wheel of the Year is the annual cycle of seasonal festivals celebrated in many pagan traditions. It marks eight key moments: the solstices, equinoxes, and the cross-quarter days in between. Each point is a celebration of the Earth’s rhythm, a moment to pause and acknowledge the turning world. As a Norse pagan, connecting with these natural cycles grounds my practice in the land around me, even here in the UK. It’s a reminder that we are part of a larger, ever-changing story. My personal way of honouring this turn is with a 13-card tarot spread. It’s...
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How to Read Tarot: A Friendly Guide for Beginners

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How to Read Tarot: A Friendly Guide for Beginners Welcome! If you’ve ever felt curious about tarot but didn’t know where to begin, you’re in the right place. Starting can feel a little overwhelming with all those beautiful cards, but it’s really about connecting with your own intuition. Let’s walk through the basics together, step by step. A Little Bit of Tarot History Tarot cards, as we know them today, evolved from playing cards in 15th-century Europe. It wasn’t until later that they became associated with mysticism and divination. The classic Rider-Waite-Smith deck, created in the early 1900s, is the foundation for most modern decks. Its detailed images tell stories, which is why it’s such a wonderful deck to learn with. Remember, tarot’s history is rich and varied, but what matters most is how you connect with it here and now. The Heart of the Deck: Major and Minor Arcana Your deck is split into two main parts: The Major Arcana  are the 22 “big picture” cards. They repres...
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About Me!

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  About Me! Hello! I’m Mars, and I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. This blog is a cosy extension of my Etsy shop, TarotwithMars. I’m a full-time tarot reader and a Norse pagan living in the UK. My own journey with the cards started when I was 14. Over the years, tarot has become my trusted language and a way to navigate life’s questions with a little more clarity and heart. After a difficult period that led me away from university, I turned my lifelong practice into my path forward. Creating readings for others is my way of connecting and offering a grounded, intuitive perspective to those who seek it. Being autistic has shaped how I experience the world and, in turn, how I read tarot. I approach each reading with respect and a genuine desire to help. Here on the blog, I’ll be sharing tarot insights, personal reflections, and simple ways to bring a little magic into your everyday. Think of this as a friendly space for curious souls. Thank you for letting me be a part of ...
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