The Journey Tarot Library
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The Five of Wands – The Neighbor Situation
The Five of Wands Themes: Conflict, immaturity, battle of egos, infighting My Five of Wands story The Neighbor Situation My partner and I had been living in a 4-unit building for two months, when we received a typed letter on Thanksgiving Day 2014 from our neighbor downstairs. Here’s an approximate excerpt of what was said. (Name has [...]
The Fool – My Fool Year
The Fool Themes: New beginning, leap of faith, liminal space / transition, freedom My The Fool story My Fool Year Shortly after turning the big 4-0, I am eating a burrito amongst boxes after a Task Rabbit moved my life into a 500 square foot apartment. I feel an exhilarating aloneness that is freeing, empowering, and a [...]
The Knight of Swords — The Imperfect Defender We Sometimes Need
The Knight of Swords Themes: Fast-thinking, speaking your mind, righteousness Astrological Signs: Libra, Gemini, Aquarius My Knight of Swords story The imperfect defender we sometimes need Over the years, I’ve had various stints as the Knight of Swords. As a teenager, my sarcasm knew no bounds; my dead pan, fast-thinking wit took both friends and enemies down. [...]
The Six of Swords – Running from Toxic Love
The Six of Swords Themes: Moving on, coming to peace, transition, healing, My Six of Swords story Running from Toxic Love The Six of Swords is a card of transition and healing — moving from choppy waters, to clearer waters. There is something intensely sad about the imagery of this card. A woman and child with their [...]
The Four of Cups — When We’re Offered a Gift, Kicking and Screaming
The Four of Cups Themes: apathy, cynicism, choices, blessing in disguise My Four of Cups story When we’re offered a gift, kicking and screaming. In my late 20s, I was a marketer for a startup that was having trouble getting another round of funding. With money tight, the CEO called my manager into the office and told [...]
The Four of Swords — Time and Space to Cocoon
The Four of Swords Themes: Rest, Relaxation, Rejuvenation, Taking a step back, Alone time My 4 of Swords Story Time & space to cocoon For my 31st birthday, I embarked on a solo road trip from San Francisco down to Palm Springs, California. My friends were concerned about me being all alone, “Are you sure you’ll be [...]
About
The Journey Tarot Library is
part storytelling /
part commentary /
part resource.
The Journey Tarot Library aims to share the deep wisdom of the Tarot in a heart-centered, empowered, and resonant way. By sharing personal stories, we create empathy and greater connection, with real life examples of each Tarot card. When appropriate, commentary is offered on a subject or card to reclaim fear-based views, and shift the conversation to a higher perspective.
This collection includes knowledge gained from a decade-long study of the Tarot, my own spiritual journeying, channelings from my guides & higher self, and experience as a Tarot & Energy Intuitive. My intention is for this compilation to continue to evolve as truths are alighted. New content will be added without any particular order. Although I honor the system of Tarot, the journey is rarely linear; we seldom pull cards in order, reflecting both the chaos of life and the creative process.
I hope that this Library can be a resource to Tarot learners, spiritual seekers and curious souls who desire a more open, compassionate and profound relationship with the card or spiritual concept.
Much gratitude to all in the co-creation of the Journey Tarot Library.
-Bonnie Ho Gabaeff
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