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  A note on the deck I'm using: It is The Fountain Tarot by Jonathan Saiz, Jason Gruhl, and Andi Todaro. I first saw this deck in the video by Ariel Bissett that originally inspired me to do my own tarot book recommendation series . What a draw! All Coin Court cards. (I swear I shuffled.) Court cards have strong personalities and moods, patterns and states of being. Coin cards are related to the earth element and focus on practical matters like health, money, the senses, and physical experiences. Since these cards are so closely related, the books I've picked will have some recurring themes throughout as well. Queen of Coins - luxury, self-confidence, resourcefulness She is a self-confident, sensual woman surrounded by lush, natural beauty. She loves beauty but only if it plays a functional role in her life. She wants you to "Trust in your own abilities and embrace your unique way of being in this world." Lessons from Madame Chic by Jennifer L. Scott This book is al...

  Part 1 May 30, 2024 Why I Want To Quit 1. I spend a lot more time journaling that I do writing any other projects. If I spent the time on writing novels or a memoir or short stories or poetry that I do on my journal, I would be a lot more prolific. I would have a lot more to work with. Most of the words I have logged on this device are in my journal. Words that no one will see. Words that may not serve no purpose, but don't serve the purpose that I want to prioritize right now. 2. My "voice" is very one-dimensional. I always find myself going back to a first-person conversational style in any writing project. Now this can definitely work and is probably a strong suit of mine, but when I want to branch out, try something new, I often fall back into my own personal voice because journaling is something I do, am "working on", all the time so it's hard to cultivate a different vibe for another project. I have to be very conscious of it. 3. My writing ...