Tara's Tangles and Tarot

27/10/2024

Our Tower moments come for us whether we are ready or not. They're unavoidable, sudden and can feel destructive and cataclysmic. I've had some really rough Tower moments, and am moving through another one right now.

We have to remember that the gift of the Tower is that it is a purifying energy. Things get ripped off of unstable foundations, attitudes or beliefs that don't serve us are burned away; the Tower can feel overwhelming, but it is an opportunity for us to move through our crucibles and come out the other side stronger and more whole.

The Tower is number 16 of the Arcana; we have the tools and skills that we need to navigate these moments with as much grace as we can find. Whenever the Tower shows up, all we can do is hold on and know that we are heading for the sweet, kind energy in the Star- a temporary refuge to catch our breath before finishing out our journey.

I'm so lucky that I have people who carry the Star energy with them in my life, because my Tower moments aren't ever very kind to me (necessary, sure, but not kind). These moments are tough and intense, but that means the lessons will be tough and intense, and my opportunity for post-traumatic growth is even larger and more expensive.

Please, feel free to share a Tower moment from your life, or a lesson you've found moving through this energy. (We live that sweet catharsis)



(The decks pictured are Linestrider, Otherkin, Modern Witch, Secret Mirror and Oak Ash and Thorn tarot)

01/10/2024

We're demystifying tarot at tonight!

Tangles and Tarot workshop starts tonight with Tarot 101, learning what Tarot is and ways to use it as a tool for introspection and perspective. Healing is easier when you can look at things from different angles and make some space for emotions to breathe.

We start the Major Arcana next week! Don't miss it!

18/09/2024

It's that time!

Journaling and introspection, through the lens of tarot. 10 week workshop, guaranteed deep conversations and self reflection.

I've got everything you need, you just need to bring yourself.

We start September 30th, at 6:30pm (right after my yoga class!) Reserve your spot today. Let me know if you have any questions!

(Remember, self awareness is sexy.)

09/08/2024

Come hang out with me!

Saturday, August 10 at the Potentialist Workshop, 7-10pm

RSVP here: http://bit.ly/upsidedownreno

22/07/2024

Monday night is Tarot 101 at

We're going to demystify tarot, talk about decks and myths, discuss how it can be used for healing and trauma, anything and everything you have questions about. There are no stupid questions; we all gotta start somewhere. (And the workbook starts next week!)

This is a great class to start with if you're just curious, or the into to a really awesome workshop that will help you get to know yourself better.

People don't journal because they 'don't know what to say', or have a direction to take their thoughts. Tarot is an incredible framework that asks you to be fearless and honest *with yourself* so that you can move through obstacles and gain perspective on your life.

This isn't the last time I'm teaching this course (because Heather is amazing and letting me teach this as a rolling curriculum) but it is a great time to pop your head in and see if it's for you. Or drag your friend that... Needs some self awareness. Class starts at 6:30, this is the first of a 10 week series. (You can drop in a la carte or buy the entire series for a discount)

Sweaty Vinyasa at 5:30, introspection and reflection at 6:30. You really can't lose. 💜

11/06/2024

Just got my new Secret Mirror tarot deck, and playing with a new relationship spread. In the midst of teaching my workshop, I really haven't taken time for myself to spend with my cards, or any of the decks I've gotten over the last couple of years.

I finally have the confidence in myself as a reader to play with spreads. Each step I'm taking, reading professionally, writing my class, creating spreads, each step feels like a 'well of course' moment because it's so easy.

I get a lot of resistance from the universe, but I've never felt that with Tarot. My books are open through the summer. 💜

02/05/2024

Tarot isn't fortune telling. As a reader, I love doing cold readings for people, because I don't want to bu****it people.

Here's the advice from the universe. What are you going to do with it?

Something? Nothing? Everything? There isn't a wrong answer. All of the stupid things I've done over the last decade, over my life, all taught me what I needed to know to be here.

Some lessons sucked. Some were fun. But growth is uncomfortable.

I'm so excited to be offering my workshop. I've decided to teach it as a rolling curriculum; I'll be teaching Monday nights indefinitely and just rolling back through each of the units, so there isn't a right or wrong time to start.

Let's talk about the lessons and figure out what they mean to you. I'm here when you're ready. 💜

30/04/2024

Wrapped up the tonight! Which makes the World pretty apropos. We're starting the suits next week; that's going to be a four week unit, and a great place to start if you missed my first few weeks. Then we'll have a Court card unit, and swing back around to the Majors... Moving through that Fools journey, yo.

I am really enjoying talking about the Tarot with people and discussing the big lessons and moments in this framework. Even teaching this class I'm still learning and evolving. It's pretty cool.

Monday nights after my vinyasa class, indefinitely. Come learn about tarot and journaling and get to know yourself a little better. 💜

23/04/2024

Major Arcana! We started our workbook tonight and went through the first eleven cards of the and talked about the big lessons in the first line and a half. Very fun to look at the imagery in different decks and see the different interpretations of the same idea.

Class is Monday nights at at 630 (after my vinyasa flow!) Would love to see you there 💜

21/04/2024

Was privileged enough to get to teach a yoga demo (holding a microphone, lol) with at the this weekend! And got to read cards at our booth for the rest of the day!

So lucky to get to spend my energy investing in yoga and Tarot; both incredible tools for healing and introspection.

Workshop is Monday's at 6:30! It's not too late to drop in; even if you miss some classes, it's nothing you can't catch up on and still get the benefit of the skills. And I'll be running another round in July, and another in the fall. 💜

14/04/2024

It's happening!

I start this Monday! I'm teaching a 10 week workshop, focused on introspection and soul-searching. We're going to use the Tarot for a framework for deepening our relationship with ourselves, and use the lessons of the Tarot as a way to work through our own obstacles and bu****it.

I invite you guys to a nonjudgmental space to start a journaling habit, tarot practice, and get to know yourself better.

Journals and tools provided, tons of decks to play with, also arts and crafts.

Come hang. We'd love to see you.

24/03/2024

As I'm going through the curriculum for my workshop, I'm spending a lot of time with myself and the monsters, and they keep reminding me that we're all here to help and serve. Even if it means laying on moms note cards and forcing her to give me some of her attention, or learning how to hold a flashlight while Dad works on the car, or learning to read tarot cards, or making your voice available for others to learn from your wounds. We're all doing our best out here and trying to find our dharma on the planet.

If for today, your service is only to take care of yourself, so that you can better tackle the world tomorrow, that is perfect. You are perfect. Rex is perfect(ly in my way)

26/12/2020

Retail Space is open before the new year! Get ready for any of my upcoming classes with a tarot deck that wants to come home with you!

28/06/2020

Tarot is one of my favorite tools for sitting down and looking myself in the face and asking the real questions. The heavy questions. The, 'I'm absolutely avoiding even thinking about this' questions. Some of my decks are kind, and lead me there sweetly and kindly. Some of my decks think it's their job to just talk smack to me. Regardless, every reading that I do, I learn something, and it helps me to grow.

27/06/2020

I'd like to take a moment and thank everyone who has taken the time to like my page! It's in it's infancy- but I appreciate you!

22/06/2020

I like to say that my cats think that my sacred space belongs to them. (I mean, I'm not arguing, necessarily...) They're the cutest little pests, sowing chaos and love everywhere they go. And sometimes I want to lock them in kittyjail and throw away the key.

But I think that it's a powerful reminder of the things that may annoy and exasperate me to no end, ultimately leave my life better and fuller and more complete. My day would absolutely not the the same without little disasters and defeats to keep me striving towards success and excellence. A chip in a plate may remind me of a time that I was careless, but it also serves to remind me to be more careful and mindful. We can take the little setbacks as traps to fall into defeat, or use them as stepping stones to move forward.

If you love the deck images as much as I do, it's the Foragers Daughter deck from Jessica Lei Howard. You can find more of her things here:

https://jessicaleihoward.tumblr.com/

22/06/2020

05/06/2020

I'm the hippie your parents warned you about! I deal in good vibes and self introspection, and would love to equip you with tools for your own personal journey. I read tarot cards, practice Reiki, Aromatherapy, and various vibrational therapies to aid in helping you step into your best and highest self. I'm a full time student- expanding my practices while studying at UNR. I'd love nothing more than to make some time to talk about your tangles!