Quick Red Fox Tarot

07/19/2025

Tarot Readings with Russell at the Village Witch, July 19th, 2025 11:30am-6pm. At the crossroads of the year, what choices do you need to make to move forward?

02/18/2025

Information on readings at Village Witch, special events, parties.
Standard $50
• Tarot - 18 card spread Complete Overview of current circumstances and direction.
• Lenormand 7 card line (Geared towards specific question)
• Oracle – varies based on deck chosen by querent.

Comprehensive $85
• 18 card Overview Spread- Tarot
• Clarification spreads
• Shadow work spreads- Oracle and Tarot
• Specific questions –
• Celtic Cross (Tarot)
• Star Spreads I or II (Tarot or oracle)

à la carte
• Tarot, Celtic Cross $25
• Lenormand, 7 card line $20
• Oracle, variety of spreads and decks available $20
• Special Events, parties, $150 for 2 hours (estimated, varies based on event.)

Readings à la carte available at events or Wed-Friday afternoons subject to availability. Message Russell at Sage Renard, text or call 785-979-1388 to schedule.
Call the Village Witch for appointments at events
+1 785 856 0517
1900 Haskell Ave, Lawrence, KS 66046

The Quick Red Fox aka Russell, the Redheaded Stepchild has been studying and practicing Tarot and other forms of cartomancy since 1984.

12/31/2024

Information on readings, rates, at events or à la carte. Next Event January 18th, 2025

12/13/2024

December 13th was a night of foreboding in ancient Scandinavian folklore, known as Lussinatt (Lussi's Night). On this longest and darkest night of the year, according to the old Julian calendar, people were often troubled by superstition and fear. Many believed that Lussi, a fearsome witch or demon, roamed the skies with an entourage of evil spirits. This spectral host, often linked to the Wild Hunt, was thought to bring mischief and peril to those who defied winter’s natural order. Hearth fires were carefully tended, children were tucked away early, and unfinished chores were hurriedly completed, for it was said that Lussi would punish anyone found idle or disrespectful on this night of chaos.

To protect themselves from Lussi and her spirits, people performed various rituals rooted in ancient Norse practices. They marked their homes with protective symbols, sang chants to ward off malevolent forces, and avoided venturing outside into the frigid darkness. Lussinatt became a time of heightened community vigilance, but it was also a night that revealed the vulnerability and fragility of human life in a harsh and unforgiving winter landscape. Despite the fear, it reflected a deep cultural need to find hope in the face of despair and to prepare for the eventual return of light and warmth.

With the advent of Christianity, the figure of Lussi began to fade, and St. Lucia emerged as a symbol of light, goodness, and protection. Saint Lucia was said to have worn a crown of candles to bring light to the catacombs where she secretly aided persecuted Christians. Her feast day, celebrated on December 13th, eventually replaced the fearsome legends of Lussi with a narrative of hope, charity, and kindness. In Scandinavia, St. Lucia became the embodiment of light in darkness, her candlelit crown illuminating the bleakness of midwinter and casting out the shadows of Lussinatt.

St. Lucia’s story resonated deeply in a region where the winter solstice marked the turning point between darkness and light. Her transformation from a distant Sicilian martyr into a beloved Northern European symbol reveals the power of storytelling to adapt to cultural needs. Where Lussi once threatened division and fear, St. Lucia brought warmth, unity, and reassurance. Her story remains timely today, a persistent reminder that even in the darkest times, light and goodness prevail, urging communities to gather, protect one another, and look toward brighter days ahead.

12/01/2024

La Befana a beloved figure in Italian folklore, is celebrated primarily on January 6th on Twelfth Night, the Feast of the Epiphany. She is depicted as a wise old crone with a broomstick, who delivers gifts to children on the eve of Epiphany. According to tradition, La Befana fills the stockings of well-behaved children with sweets and small toys, while those who have been naughty receive coal. Her role is like Santa Claus or the Three Kings in other cultures, but her story is deeply tied to Italian Epiphany customs.
Over time, the legend of La Befana has intertwined with the biblical story of the Magi. It is said that the Three Wise Men stopped at her home on their journey to visit the newborn Jesus. They invited her to join them, but she declined, saying she was too busy. Later, she regretted her decision and set off to find the child, bringing him gifts. Unable to locate the baby, she continues to search, visiting children and leaving them gifts as a gesture of love and devotion.
Today, La Befana is still celebrated with enthusiasm across Italy. Many towns host parades, festivals, and reenactments of her story, while children eagerly await her visit. The tradition embodies themes of generosity, redemption, and the joy of giving, blending western traditions from ancient folklore to later Christian symbolism. La Befana’s enduring popularity highlights the enduring power of her story.

06/03/2024

Tarot and oracle readings at the Village Witch this Saturday, June 8th, 12-6pm. For appointments call the Village Witch 785-856-0517

05/26/2024