Sword and Wand Tarot

06/08/2025

We're all ready to go for the Illinois Bridal and wedding expo! Can't wait to see all the beautiful spouses-to-be!

06/02/2025

One of two events we are doing on June 8th!

ANNOUNCEMENT! On behalf of Sword and Wand Tarot, I’ll be doing readings at the Pop-Up Kink Expo at the Chicago Rose Club. June 8, 12 noon-6 pm.

05/14/2025

Pages, Knights, Queens, and Kings aren’t just characters in a medieval play.
They’re approaches. Archetypes. Attitudes.
And if you’ve ever stared at one and thought “Cool, but what does this mean for me?”—this post is for you.

We’re talking:

How each rank expresses a different style of action or awareness

Why the Queen isn’t always a woman, and the Knight isn’t always a man

How to read Court Cards without turning every spread into a game of Guess Who

The court cards don’t need to be confusing.
They just need a better introduction.

Read the full post here: https://swordandwandtarot.com/blog/courtcardsarentpeople

Then tell us—who’s been showing up in your spreads lately?

05/09/2025

You don’t need to know every single card by heart to read the tarot well.
You just need to understand how numbers and suits work together.

In this post, we break down how the number energy (Ace through Ten) combines with the suit’s elemental tone (Earth, Water, Fire, Air) to give you a clear, grounded way to read any card in the Minor Arcana.

Think:
Pentacles + 3 = Practical collaboration
Swords + 9 = Overthinking overload
Wands + 5 = Ego clash
Cups + 6 = Emotional restoration

It’s not a trick. It’s structure. And it works.
https://swordandwandtarot.com/blog/suitsandnubers

04/12/2025

Back at E###OTICA for Day 2!
Come find us all weekend long for tarot, oracle, and magical goods. We’re also thrilled to announce that our online store is officially live at swordandwandtarot.com!

Stop by, get a reading, snag some witchy wares, and say hi—we’d love to see you!

04/09/2025

So what actually is a tarot deck?
If you’ve ever opened a tarot deck and felt like you were holding a beautifully illustrated mystery novel in a language you only half understand—you’re not alone.

In this post, we’re breaking down the full deck:

Major Arcana: The big stuff. Life shifts, soul growth, turning points.
Minor Arcana: The everyday stuff. Moods, actions, choices, patterns.
Court Cards: The personalities, perspectives, and people involved.

It’s not random. It’s not chaos. There’s a system.
This post shows you how to see it.

https://swordandwandtarot.com/blog/sectionsofthetarot

04/05/2025

Please join us in welcoming Nour to Sword & Wand Tarot! Not only is she a talented tarot reader, but an astrologer as well providing a number of astrological services.

Nour is an astrologer and tarot reader; her practice is heavily influenced by her Amazigh background. She has practiced tropical astrology for 7 years, and has studied and practiced tarot readings for 5 years. Nour's astrology practices cover a wide range of techniques including: Birth charts, Synastry charts, Transits, and Astrocartography.

Readings are open now!
https://swordandwandtarot.com/nour

04/02/2025

We are excited to announce that we have just launched a new ongoing blog series—

Tarot can seem overwhelming with its arcane symbols and mystique, but it doesn't have to be. Our latest post kicks off a series aimed at demystifying tarot, focusing on the balance between structure and intuition.

In this series, we'll explore:

The foundational elements of tarot using the Rider-Waite-Smith deck

How to develop a personal and practical approach to reading

Ways to build confidence in your interpretations

Whether you're new to tarot or looking to deepen your understanding, this series offers insights to help you connect with the cards in a meaningful way.

Read the full post here: https://swordandwandtarot.com/blog/tarot-isnt-that-deep

03/01/2025

Happy March friends! We're trying out a Saturday for a change down at Swap-o-rama in Alsip. Come hang out with Mike & Rosie and be sure to get a reading. We're doing Tarot readings, Oracle readings, Pendulum readings, and Sky stones. We'll be here awhile so stop on by. booth #648

02/23/2025

Sword & Wand is back at Swap-o-rama! We'll be here all day folks. Swing by. say hi, and get a reading. Click the link in comments below to schedule your reading ahead of time and guarantee your spot. See you soon.

4350 West 129th St
Alsip, Illinois 60803
Booth 603

02/18/2025

Jean-Pierre Vidrine’s tarot journey began in 2008 with the purchase of the reprinted Vertigo Tarot deck. Since then he has developed his skill over the years through reading the cards, working with other readers, and gleaning insights on his own through practice. He has collected a number of different decks with different themes to suit various occasions and a wide range of clients’ tastes.

Hurry and book with him!
https://swordandwandtarot.com/jpv

02/17/2025

Sara has had a natural intuition for as long as she can remember, but it wasn’t until later in life that she fully embraced her gifts. For the past four years, she has been practicing tarot, gem work, and connecting with the paranormal. Sara is passionate about helping others uncover their true selves and guiding them toward deeper clarity and meaning in their lives.

Book with her now.
https://swordandwandtarot.com/sara