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19th Century American Lenormand Decks
When I began collecting Lenormand decks I soon discovered that in the 19th and early 20th centuries they were far more common in the United States than I had imagined. It appears that German-American...
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Storyteller—Pamela Colman Smith
Photograph by Alice Boughton from the Brooklyn Life magazine, January, 1907. Thanks to the Brooklyn Public Library for a better resolution photograph than I was able to get previously.Filed under:...
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Book of Shadows
Learn more about an up-coming fictional documentary film about a mysterious deck of Tarot cards that reveals ancient alchemical secrets at this weekend’s Readers Studio at the New York LaGuardia...
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Lunatic, Street Person or Vagabond Hippie?
Jester, pilgrim, mendicant or child? Will the real Fool please step up? Does the Tarot Fool bring up the rear in a long parade of triumphal figures, a warning about what will happen if one fails on the...
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Ex Machina – Lenormand and Artificial Intelligence
What can we make of the film Ex Machina via a Lenormand lens? A young employee wins a trip to the isolated home of the genius founder of the largest internet search company. He is asked to test if a...
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Tarot on TV – Lawman (1961)
Lawman – “Tarot” – Season 4, Episode 13. Lily: Did you bring the tarot cards, Joe? Joe Wyatt ( Lily’s friend who has just arrived in town): Ever see me without them? (gets tarot cards out of a large...
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October Tarot Course in Nevada City CA
I’ll be teaching a basic Tarot class for the four Wedesdays nights in Nevada City CA – with a free intro on September 30th. Information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1897546913804642/Filed...
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Old Gypsy Fortune Telling Cards – an American Jewish immigrant/hoodoo deck
Old Gypsy Fortune Telling Cards from United Novelty, Mfc Company, Chicago, circa 1920-30 are a 36-card deck with playing cards inset and meanings given on each card. The instructions are in Polish and...
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Jung & Tarot: A Webinar
Join me for a two-part Webinar featuring a Jungian approach to Tarot on April 7 & 21, 2016. I am very proud to present the most complete version yet of material I’ve been developing for nearly...
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Using the Tarot Court Cards
Beginners often have the most trouble reading Court Cards, especially if several of them appear in one spread. In general, Court Cards represent personal characteristics of individuals, attitudes, and...
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Beginner’s Tarot: Getting to know your deck
Wizards Tarot by Corinne Kenner and John Blumen (Llewellyn) I’m a firm believer in learning by doing, and getting to know the components of your deck is no exception. This can also be a great daily...
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Removing the last thin veil
Many people come to Tarot readings in hopes of “fixing” their lives—obtaining information and guidance that will help them make the “right” decisions and no mistakes—guaranteeing perfection. I...
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In Memoriam: K. Frank Jensen (1933-2016)
Written by Lyn Howarth-Olds (New Zealand) Friend and honoured to be assisting in the management of the K. Frank Jensen Collection It is with great sadness that the Tarot world said goodbye this week...
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What does he think about me?
“What does he (or she) think (or feel) about me?” In the whole field of card divination this is one of the most asked questions online and one of my least favorite. In my experience people are a hotbed...
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Tarot Magic in Merlin’s Britain
What, you might ask, does the Cornwall of Merlin’s Britain have to do with the Tarot? And why am I leading a tour there? To join this unique tour, sign up by January 31, 2017 at Global Spiritual...
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Murder at the Tarot Symposium: An Agatha Christie mystery
Agatha Christie’s detective, Miss Marple, said she solved crimes by recognizing the characteristics of people she knew well from her own small village. Come to my June 18 class on the Court Cards to...
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Linda Marson Interviews Mary on Using Lenormand Cards.
Linda Marson: Internationally renowned Tarot author and teacher, Mary K. Greer, whose interest in the deck has led her down the path of teaching Lenormand, is a firm believer in the value of the...
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Your Tarot Journal – and a Template
Wondering where and how to keep your Tarot journal notebook? I’m offering a free Scrivener template below, but we have such a range of options these days that it’s hard to decide which way to go. I’ve...
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Mary Greer on The World Beyond Radio Show
Check out this interview with me on The World Beyond Radio Show with Joe Weigant. If my voice sounds a little rough it was 5:00 am as that was the only time we both could record the show. Joe Weigant...
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Pixie Smith and Toy Theatre
Pamela Colman Smith was known for telling Jamaican folk tales about the spider-man trickster figure, Annancy, and also for her toy theatre performances. The toy theatre scene shown below is from her...
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