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This blog is a collection of reflections, insights, and personal discoveries from my journey into tarot. Each post explores a card, a concept, or a question—always with the goal of finding clarity, not certainty. Whether you’re new to tarot or just looking for a different lens, start anywhere. The cards will meet you where you are.
The Star as a Signal of Hope
There’s a moment after everything falls apart where you’re not rebuilding yet—you’re just breathing. That’s the Star. It’s not loud. It doesn’t fix things. It doesn’t promise a happy ending. But it shows up when you need a reminder that something is still possible. That you’re still here. That the sky hasn’t closed. The Star isn’t about answers. It’s about space. It’s the part of you that still dreams, even after disappointment. It’s the quiet voice that says: You’re not broken. You’re becoming. When I first started reading tarot, I didn’t know... Read more...
Past, Present… and Future?
One of the most common tarot spreads is the three-card draw: past, present, future. It’s simple, intuitive, and surprisingly powerful. But what does it actually show you? The past card isn’t just about history. It’s about context. It reveals what shaped the moment you’re in—what patterns, choices, or experiences brought you here. Sometimes it’s comforting. Sometimes it’s confronting. Either way, it helps you see the roots. The present card is the mirror. It reflects what’s happening now—not just externally, but internally. It asks: What are you feeling? What are you... Read more...
The Tower Isn’t a Punishment
The Tower is one of those cards that makes people flinch. It’s jagged, chaotic, and loud. Lightning strikes a tall stone tower. People fall. Flames burst from windows. It looks like disaster—and in some ways, it is. But here’s the thing: the Tower isn’t a punishment. It’s a wake-up call. In tarot, the Tower represents sudden change, upheaval, and the collapse of false structures. It shows up when something you’ve built—an identity, a belief, a relationship, a plan—can’t hold anymore. It’s not sustainable. It’s not true. And so it falls.... Read more...
The Psychology of Tarot
Tarot isn’t just mystical—it’s psychological. Beneath the symbols and archetypes lies a powerful tool for introspection, emotional clarity, and personal growth. When you draw a card, you’re not just looking at an image—you’re engaging with your own mind. Each tarot card acts like a mirror. The imagery taps into your subconscious, surfacing thoughts and feelings you might not have named yet. Psychologists call this projective symbolism—where your interpretation reveals more about you than the card itself. It’s similar to how people respond to inkblots or dream symbols. You’re not decoding... Read more...
Tarot as a Mirror, Not a Map
People often approach tarot like it’s a GPS—something that will tell them where to go, what to do, and what’s coming next. But that’s not really how it works. Tarot isn’t a map. It’s a mirror. When you draw a card, you’re not being shown a fixed future. You’re being shown a reflection of your current state—your thoughts, your emotions, your patterns. The card doesn’t tell you what will happen. It shows you what’s happening inside you right now. This shift in perspective changes everything. Instead of asking What’s going... Read more...
How to Use Tarot for Emotional Clarity
Sometimes you don’t need advice. You just need to understand how you feel. That’s where tarot comes in. Tarot isn’t just about insight—it’s about emotional clarity. When you draw a card, you’re not asking for a solution. You’re asking for a reflection. The imagery, the symbolism, the archetype—it all acts like a mirror, helping you name what’s stirring beneath the surface. You might be overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why something feels off. A card like the Moon might show confusion. The Nine of Swords might reveal anxiety. The Four of... Read more...
Beyond Tarot: Seeing Symbolism Everywhere
When I first got into tarot, I thought I was learning a system. A deck. A set of meanings. But the deeper I went, the more I realized: tarot isn’t just a tool—it’s a gateway. It taught me how to see. Tarot is built on symbolism. Archetypes. Patterns. The cards don’t just live in the deck—they echo through daily life. The Lovers isn’t just about romance—it’s about choice. The Tower isn’t just about collapse—it’s about truth. The Fool isn’t just a character—it’s a mindset. Once you start recognizing these symbols,... Read more...
They Don’t Tell the Future—They Tell Stories
People often think tarot is about prediction. That each card is a glimpse into what’s coming. But that’s not how I use them. For me, tarot isn’t about telling the future—it’s about telling stories. Every card is a character. A moment. A mood. When you draw one, you’re not being handed a prophecy. You’re being invited into a narrative. One that reflects your current state, your inner landscape, your unfolding arc. The cards don’t say this will happen. They say this is the kind of story you’re in. Maybe it’s... Read more...
The Cosmos of Tarot
Tarot and astrology may seem like separate worlds—cards on a table, stars in the sky. But they speak the same symbolic language. Both are tools for reflection, pattern recognition, and emotional clarity. And when you start to see their overlap, something opens. Astrology tracks cosmic timing. It maps the movement of planets, the rhythm of seasons, the influence of celestial bodies on our inner and outer lives. Tarot captures archetypal moments. It reflects emotional states, psychological thresholds, and symbolic turning points. Together, they form a fuller picture. The stars above... Read more...
Seeing in Signal
Tarot taught me to see differently. Not just the cards—but the world. I started noticing patterns, moods, symbols. Noticing when something felt charged. When a moment wasn’t just happening—it was transmitting. That’s when I realized: we’re all broadcasting. All the time. Through our choices, our spaces, our language, our silence. We’re transmitters. And we’re receivers. Tarot didn’t give me this idea. It revealed it. It showed me that meaning isn’t delivered—it’s felt. That clarity isn’t given—it’s tuned. I started seeing everything as signal. Architecture. Branding. Relationships. UX. Even my own emotional state. Not... Read more...
Golden Threads: Architecture of Awakening
by Sakari J. Artaius This isn’t just a book—it’s a reverse-engineered awakening. Golden Threads began as a personal reckoning. A near-death experience. A dismantling. A return. What emerged was a framework—not for perfection, but for presence. Six principles that kept showing up. Six practices I could return to, again and again, no matter the season. • Awareness taught me to witness myself with honesty. • Nature reminded me of rhythm and rootedness. • Simplicity cleared the noise so I could hear signal. • Creation gave me a way to share... Read more...
Why Death Isn’t About Dying
If you’re new to tarot, the Death card might feel intense. It’s one of the most misunderstood cards in the deck—often associated with fear, loss, or literal endings. But in tarot, Death isn’t about dying. It’s about transformation. The imagery on the card usually shows a calm figure on horseback, moving through a landscape where the sun is rising in the background. There’s no chaos or violence—just transition. Death in tarot represents the end of a cycle, the shedding of something that no longer serves you. It could be a... Read more...