Cheralyn Darcey

New Orleans Voodoo Tarot!

This was definitely NOT a week for flowers.... LOVING this gift! PERFECT!
Just opened today and all I can say is WOW... WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!
One of my closest friends in the USA was from New Orleans (this is who taught me Cajun Cooking!) and there where loads of fire pit beers and Voodoo discussions.  It is so misunderstood (thanks Hollywood). This deck is not  based on traditional Haitian or African style of this belief system, it's very blended, ahhhh but that's the charm of New Orleans isn't it?
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The New Orleans Voodoo Tarot ~ Louis Martinie & Sallie Ann Glassman
The deck is NOT for the faint hearted, there is little resembling a traditional Rider Waite Coleman Smith Deck here (the most common deck) ,  BUT it is PERFECT for those who enjoy intuitive reading (which I believe is the best in any case).
22 Majors (Roads) and a Wild Card; a minor arcana consisting of 4 suits of the Elements containing  40  Spirits) ; a court  (16Temple cards)
Lots of study in the form of a very big 276 page accompanying book filled with not only deep background on the images but also passages for contemplation AND divination.
The book has chapters on using the cards in Ritual and Divination with some wonderful spreads So to the artwork... it;s wonderful! Exactly what you would expect of such a deck and more. Rich in colour and wonderfully passionate depictions.  The cards themselves are of an excellent quality, a tad smaller that traditional tarot cards (VERY easy to shuffle... I have tiny hands). The backs have fantastic line-art but is no asymmetrical so you would see reversals coming. ( I don't worry about that, but thought I'd mention it!)
The artist Sallie Ann Glassman has a site, very worth getting lost in for an hour or so. ADORE her artwork.
Readings... I found them to be very accurate through intuitive reading (which is my style anyway) and using the Louis Martinie's text. I would insist that you at least read the introduction to using this deck, especially if you are unfamiliar with Voodoo.  Recommended for anyone looking for a deeper additional layer to their intuitive practice.  Beginners, look I'm always saying find what you are drawn to and work with that. :)
So....... I've found you can get it at the Adyar Bookstore in Sydney (in person and on-line) and on-line through Tarotopia.

July/August Workshops

Next week: Intuitive Tarot 4th July is almost booked out... 1 space left
Astrology Necklace and Sun Pendant 25th July BOOKED OUT

Next Month dates TBA
Arty Crafty: "Tarot Art Dolls"  gorgeous collaged Tarot Totem dolls I guarantee ANYONE can make with fantastic results. Choose you Tarot card (eg Birth Year, Year Card or any you are drawn to or need to work with)  and make artwork filled with your intentions. $70 everything included skill level: beginner to advanced 
Tarot: "Reading Tarot for Others"  as a trained counsellor and tarot reader I'll teach you what I've learned in over 30 years of my experience with the tarot and reading for others. We will explore different styles, additional modalities & ethics. $40 skill level: beginner to advanced
coming soon.... ZENTANGLES! 4 week course starts August dates TBA Meditation & Art!
Does it get ANY better than that?!!
 *in keeping with my commitment of support as an environmental artist... I donate 25% of all fees directly to the Manly Environment Centre to assist in environmental initiatives and programs
TO BOOK: cheralyn@hotmail.com 10 spaces in each class only
Workshops held at Davidson, Sydney. (lower Northern Beaches/suburbs area)

 

Tarot Guild Talk - June

I have been invited to give a talk and guide a meditation at the June Tarot Guild Meeting! Very excited about this as the subject has been the base of my artwork for the past two years, given me direction and inspiration.

The Link is here: Tarot Guild of Australia
AND if you are in Sydney and have an interest in Tarot you are welcome to any of the meetings, check details on the site. The next two meetings feature Molly, who is one of the most interesting and masterful Tarot teachers I've met. Then Tea Leaf Reading with Anne Tomlinson! Can not wait for that.

Here's my little blurb and I've been asked to bring along a couple of my favorite Goddess Sculptures. Nooooo not for sale sorry... these are extremely precious to me.
YES Aphrodite is one who is coming along to join us.... 

Thursday 10th June Goddess Energy and the Tarot - Cheralyn Darcey 

As an artist and tradesperson in a male dominated field, I found my creative work and life enriched once I embraced the the energy, teachings and gifts of the Goddesses. A flow on effect has been that Tarot reading began to feel more intuitive and enriched for me. I will be giving a short talk about how to bring Goddess Energy into your life. We share a Journey Meditation to the home of a Goddess where we will be enlightened. Then I will share a Goddess Energy Tarot Spread.