​When you are just starting out reading the tarot it can be really daunting. There are SO many books out there that it can seem like you are drowning in choices. Well fear no more, check out my guide for 5 of the books that every new reader should have in their library! 

If you are anything like me, you knew you were only cool in school if you had Lisa Frank stuff. And even if you didn't grow up in the 90s there is a really good chance that you know who Lisa Frank is. Her trademark hot pinks, purples, teal, lime greens and yellow are unmistakable. Keep reading for more on this amazing deck, and how to get your hands on a copy.

There are good tarot readers and bad tarot readers - but there are also bad clients. There are some things to do to ensure that you are a good client - one that readers will want to work with. Continue reading for the six steps that are going to make all the difference!

Feeling out of control and like the whole world is turning into a soggy sh*t sandwich is really one of the worst feelings that you can experience. And when you suffer from anxiety and depression it becomes ten times worse.  Keep reading for insight on those tough times and grab a copy of our FREE crisis resources.

I love helping people - giving them guidance to navigate through life makes me feel whole and complete, like my life has purpose. So when I sit down to do a reading I eagerly await the question that the client has for me. I know this is going to be an enriching experience for both of us and I can't wait to get started. Then they ask one of these dreaded questions - and I cringe. Want to know which questions should be taboo? Keep reading:

The art of reading tarot is hundreds of years old, but there still remains a lot of misconception about the cards, and the people who read them. We have heard them all, from the comical to the downright disturbing. We'd like to set the story straight on 10 of the things we hear the most. Click read more to see the facts for yourself.

Here in our house we have healthy relationship and respect with/for the Voodoo Loa of the Dead - Baron Samedi and Maman Brigit. They have done right by us, and we try to do right by them. Read more about what happens when we forget our obligations, and how the lenormand helped us see the light.

To charge or not to charge? This is a surprisingly common question in the tarot reading world. There are a huge portion of readers who believe that the ability to read is a gift and should not be charged for. We respect that opinion, but be warned this article is not for you. We are talking to those of you out there who are ready to go pro and are at a loss as to how or what to charge. Keep reading to see how to price your tarot readings the best way possible.

​When it comes to reading tarot you can get a lot of information from a single card. This is not the case with the lenormand system. Keep reading to see why lenormand should always be read as multiples.

​Zia Fox Studios (previously Tiamat Designs) was started in 2015. Here is the lenormand deck that started it all! 

Now that the semester is winding down I am trying to get caught back up. I took three finals today and it drained me! I have one more left tomorrow morning on American History and then I am done until the end of January. I'm finally catching up on deck reviews. Keep reading to see what I think of the Halloween Oracle.

In last Saturdays blog post we examined the questions that make every tarot reader cringe inside.  This week we are going to explore what kinds of questions make for the best possible readings.  Click read more to learn how asking the right questions makes all the difference in the world.

Do you have a handle on the Tarot card basics? Well, then, you're ready for reversals! Most of the Tarot readings you'll see on our site deal strictly with upright Tarot cards because they are easier to interpret. But many advanced Tarot readers often shuffle their decks to include reversed Tarot cards because they can lend another layer of insight. Read more to see what it means when you flip those cards upside down.

​Sometimes client's can ask some of the strangest questions, or they are very unclear when they ask them. It can be frustrating to say the least, but should you rephrase your client's question? Read more to find out more...

So you have decided to make that step towards reading professionally. In our pro series we are covering a lot of the basics you need to get started. This week, we go beyond our first article and start talking about the meat and potatoes of what your website should include. These are not hard and fast rules, just things that I have picked up through experience, trial and error and various seminars. Keep reading to get to work on your website today!

​When it comes to learning to read the tarot, the Daily Draw is a spread that everyone should try. Keep reading to unlock the magic of this simple spread.

Let me start off with two VERY important things. These are things that are vitally important to understanding this deck and working with it. Ready? Click on read more to learn more about this fascinating deck.

For millennia, cats have held our fascination… aloof; mysterious and elegant creatures, they slip quietly into our lives in story and poem and even worshiped by the Egyptians as gods long ago.  Often thought of as companions to witches, black cats have often been the unlucky recipients of superstition, fear and more than their share of bad press. Check out our impressions of the Black Cat Tarot

We've talked about going pro in tarot, and today we are going to cover two aspects that a lot of people forget - especially if you have been hobby reading for some time. Keep reading for some of the best advice to make sure you are a legal beagle!

Earlier this month my 5 year old daughter shocked me by asking if she could have her own deck of tarot cards. We already sit and talk about the meanings of different cards, so I guess I shouldn't be surprised. She also is very adept at caring for our altars, and clearly has a love for the path we follow in this house. So I set about looking for a deck that might be child friendly - and I found Happy Tarot! Check out our first impressions below.

Just a little fun and games for you today. Save image, print and have a blast!

​Have you been on the fence about the Witches Tarot? Let me help you pick a side with my review of this interesting deck. Keep reading for more...

Learning the tarot isn't just about memorizing a bunch of keywords and then winging it. It involves your personal feelings and interpretations of a card as well. But if you aren't writing these things down you are really doing yourself a disservice. Click read more to learn more about starting your own tarot journal.