Oracle Card for the Month

I was a little disappointed at first that it wasn't a more lofty or intriguing item- The Cow, when I was expecting an iconic figure like Merlin or maybe a dragon!

Tarot, Tarot Card, Celtic WisdomJeanne CraneSeptember 5, 2023oracle, cow, serendipity, abundanceComment

Oracle Card for August

Water certainly has been on my mind these past few weeks; not only the pleasure of summer boating and swimming here in the Finger Lakes but also the flooding, the severe storms, and the general upheaval of weather.

Elements, Tarot Card, TarotJeanne CraneAugust 7, 2023element, water, oracle, feelings, emotions, magic, ritual, onenessComment

The 7 Heavenly Virtues

The card I drew for July is called Seven Heavenly Virtues. Juxtaposed to the previous page is the card of Seven Deadly Sins. I liked the idea of turning the focus to a positive list.

Celtic Wisdom, Tarot, Tarot CardJeanne CraneJuly 3, 2023Celtic wisdom, oracle, goodness, higherComment

Oracle for June

June is certainly the month of budding, blooming, and seeing life return. Summer solstice is almost upon us. The celebration of light is coming. Read more for the blog for June.

May Oracle Card - Fire Spirit

May Day and the Celtic Fire Festival of Spring Beltane are ancient traditions that celebrate the coming of the Light, new growth and seasonal beginnings. Not only did people joyfully dance around the May Pole, but couples jumped the fire as part of spring mating rituals.

Tarot, Tarot CardJeanne CraneMay 1, 2023oracle, nature, tarot cards, may day, fire, festival, Beltane, light, mating season, energy, magic, actionComment

Tarot card for April

I am writing this at the spring equinox with a new moon that predicts excellent promise for positive change in our future. The card spoke to me, and I hope you will find it equally insightful.

Tarot, Tarot CardJeanne CraneApril 3, 2023tarot, oracle, ritual, major arcana, hanged man, #world tree, peace, tranquility, crystals, spring

Our Monthly Oracle Card- The World Tree

The tree of life is an important symbol in Celtic tradition and many other indigenous cultures. Our March oracle card, drawn from the Greenwood Tarot Pre-celtic Shamanism of the Mythic Forest is authored by Mark Ryan and Chesca Potter.

Tarot CardJeanne CraneMarch 6, 2023ligh, light, tarot, oracle, nature, tree of life, major arcana, universe, # labyrinthComment

Oracle Card for February

Of course, the Celtic goddess tradition was not based on a hierarchy. However, the hierarchy of angels is part of Christianity and Hinduism. February's oracle card depicts Archangel Michael with his sword of light. Read the challenge that Archangel Michael is giving.

Celtic Wisdom, Tarot, Tarot CardJeanne CraneFebruary 6, 2023angel, goddess, christian, light, protection, inspiration, clarity, strengthComment

An Oracle Reading for 2023

See what this three-card reading says is in store for 2023.

A Tarot card for Samhain and November

Today is Samhain, the highest of Celtic holidays. In Celtic tradition and pagan, Wiccan, and Druid ritual, it is the day when the veil is thinnest between worlds, when the dead are honored and when the new year is said to begin.

Oracle Card for October: The Hazel

Our oracle card for October is the Hazel from a set of cards titled Portal to the Sacred Trees-A Celtic Oracle by Jane Burns. The illustrations are by Judith Bird. I have studied Celtic shamanism through Jane Burns’ programs on The Shift Network and have always loved her work.

Celtic Spirit, Celtic Wisdom, Tarot Card, TarotJeanne CraneOctober 3, 2022portal, nature, trees, healing, ritual, meditation, hazel, Celtic wisdom, truth, celtic lore, hazelwood, waterComment

Oracle Card Owl

Since ancient times, the owl has been a sacred animal and spirit guide in many traditions. I was first aware of Owl as an amulet and symbol from the Greek legends, notably the owl who accompanied Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom. Native American, Norse, and Egyptian legends join our Celtic ancestors in honoring Owl for her wisdom.