my 2023 witchy study goals notion dashboard setup @magickalmooncat

Magickal Moon Cat I've always wanted a central dashboard to record all things related to my witchy studies, so I made a dashboard in Notion! I think that it can be applied to other study areas as well, I hope my setup can give some inspiration to anyone out there who is looking for something similar.

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 intro
0:34 things I wanted to achieve with the dashboard
1:55 my background with Notion
2:23 walk though of my dashboard
9:42 outro

updated 1 year ago

my 2023 witchy study goals notion dashboard setup

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-01-08 | I've always wanted a central dashboard to record all things related to my witchy studies, so I made a dashboard in Notion! I think that it can be applied to other study areas as well, I hope my setup can give some inspiration to anyone out there who is looking for something similar.

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 intro
0:34 things I wanted to achieve with the dashboard
1:55 my background with Notion
2:23 walk though of my dashboard
9:42 outro

Animal Totems and the I Ching (second print) :: unboxing and silent flip through

Magickal Moon Cat 2024-08-10 | An interesting deck combining aspects of indigenous animal totems, the I Ching and human design. The flip through starts at 3:38 if you want to just skip forward to that.

The difference between the first and this second print of the deck is card/totem/hexagram 30. It has been changed from the hippo to elephant totem.

Deck: Animal Totems and the I Ching by Brynja Magnusson

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, I purchased it myself.

The creator has other creations as well, please visit www.ceremoniance.com to find this deck and more.

a seasonal catch-up :: spring/summer 2024

Magickal Moon Cat 2024-07-25 | hello :) hope you're all doing SPLENDID!
here's a long overdue seasonal catch-up video, enjoy ♡

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 intro
0:33 deck ramblings
18:22 nature related observances
21:23 books and studies
27:19 misc and outro

♡ LINKS ♡
✦ runes in Nazi propaganda
https://crosssection.gns.wisc.edu/2017/09/06/norse-mythology-and-nazi-propaganda/
✦ #AspirationalTarot tag & playlist by @RoaenHere
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj4MZ0S7RKn4eSjtBnEzyGkR47tkjHT3z&si=4r0QuAWrMQaXZ5OL

♡ FEATURED DECKS ♡
✦ Moonology Manifestation Oracle Cards by Yasmin Boland
✦ Grimalkin's Curious Cats Tarot by MJ Cullinane
✦ Animal Totems and the I Ching by Brynja Magnusson
✦ Haindl Tarot by Hermann Haindl
✦ Woodland Wardens by Jessica Roux
✦ Mesquite Tarot by Bronwyn Walls & Aleisha Fitz
✦ Thoth Tarot by Aleister Crowley & Lady Frieda Harris

♡ FEATURED BOOKS ♡
✦ Haindl Tarot (Major Arcana + Minor Arcana) by Rachel Pollack
✦ The Crowley Tarot Handbook by Akro & Hajo Banzhaf
✦ The Thoth Tarot by Scott D Miller

♡ MUSIC ♡
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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all items shown were purchased by myself.

making my own wooden rune set :: a DIY experiment

Magickal Moon Cat 2024-05-16 | A fun little experiment making my own wooden rune set using materials already available to me at home. My arms were so sore from the sawing afterwards, but it was worth it!

♡ MUSIC ♡
♫ 忘却の都 by のる

a seasonal catch-up :: winter/spring 2024

Magickal Moon Cat 2024-04-07 | Sorry it's been awhile! I've been a bit busier than usual lately, but a good kind of busy. In the past I had posted monthly catch-up videos, but this year I'm starting to try out this less frequent seasonal catch-up instead.

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 intro
0:26 it's been cold in january
1:15 grandma's soup
4:17 is spring here yet
5:09 altar space and cards
15:54 hiking along a waterfall
17:55 reading progress - I Ching The Oracle
24:07 some seeds to sow + outro

♡ DECKS ♡
Black Salt Lenormand by Logan Townsend
Radiant Crystal Cards (2nd Edition) by Kerri at BouchetteDesign
Spirit Keeper's Tarot (Revelation Edition, 2nd print) by Benebell Wen
Tabula Mundi Tarot (Colores Arcus II Edition) by M.M. Meleen
Compendium of Constellations (1st Edition) by Claire Goodchild
The Celtic Tree Oracle by Liz and Colin Murray
The Moon Oracle by Caroline Smith and John Astrop

♡ BOOKS ♡
I Ching The Oracle by Benebell Wen

♡ MUSIC ♡
♫ 優花 by のる
♫ 雨の庭 by shimtone

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all items shown were either purchased by myself or gifted to me (but not for promotional purposes).

social media issues and the witchcraft community #OcculTea

Magickal Moon Cat 2024-02-28 | I don't normally do these kinds of videos, but I've decided to chime in for once. There are plenty of great responses by other people here about this tag, so please check them out! You can find some in the links and resources section below.

I guess I should also add the trivial disclaimer here that what I say in this video is just my personal opinion. Please feel free to let me know your thoughts as well in the comments :)

p.s. please excuse my chatty cats in the audio background!

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 intro + my background
4:00 censorship and authenticity vs the algorithm
8:17 misinformation in social media
10:55 the importance of online safety
13:18 consumerism and FOMO
17:51 outro

♡ LINKS + RESOURCES ♡
///// #OcculTea videos by the tag creators /////
✦ Polish Folk Witch youtu.be/ffqdChfKLug?si=DfMG1LHflEemjef2
✦ The Redheaded Witch youtu.be/traJ-S6vFn0?si=Mp7JvtGwyeBxO0--
✦ Ella Harrison youtu.be/-ybxvDJjOo8?si=m4Z4qxj43deq8w0B

///// some #OcculTea videos I've enjoyed so far /////
✦ Sapling Tarot youtu.be/AS5V647MyJI?si=nj45KTCCQpC_z-Jr
✦ Mixtress Rae youtu.be/fR9rjGX9BEw?si=gQvHFqkcH-nN94Lw
✦ Mary-Grace Fahrun youtu.be/dCFoFnNWAno?si=h3fclFQZuOlUuzbK
✦ Lennan Smith youtu.be/lwcIRYcTxF8?si=rDfZ3qyxQ4ymbnKi
✦ Thorn Mooney youtu.be/UtElNQq5498?si=NuIJ7iUs_Pz9MstR

///// Other resources /////
✦ Benebell Wen's blog post response to #OcculTea
benebellwen.com/2024/02/23/social-media-witchcraft
✦ Journal reference
Giraldo-Luque, S., Aldana Afanador, P. N., & Fernández-Rovira, C. (2020). The struggle for human attention: Between the abuse of social media and digital wellbeing. Healthcare, 8(4), 497. doi.org/10.3390/healthcare8040497

it finally happened... I bought a fake oracle deck

Magickal Moon Cat 2024-02-23 | Have you ever bought a fake tarot/oracle deck before? In this video I share what I overlooked, things you can look out for, and what to do if you got one. I would love to hear your experiences too!

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 how I ended up with the fake deck
6:14 lessons learned + ways to spot fake decks
11:32 next steps + what you can do if you got a fake deck
17:35 outro

♡ DECKS ♡
The Moon Oracle by Caroline Smith and John Astrop

♡ MUSIC ♡
♫ 夜風の火花 by くれっぷ

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all items shown were purchased by myself.

Marea Tarot :: unboxing & silent flip through

Magickal Moon Cat 2024-02-04 | A long awaited deck has finally arrived! This is Marea Tarot, an inclusive and modernized Thoth-based tarot. The flip through starts at 3:07 if you want to just skip forward to that.

Deck: Marea Tarot by Maša Kulenović

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, I purchased it myself through the Kickstarter campaign.

The RainShadow Tarot :: deep dive + mini review

Magickal Moon Cat 2024-02-04 | Just having some fun going through each of the cards and rambling about what comes to mind! And of course it goes without saying, these ramblings and thoughts of mine are by no means any kind of definitive way of viewing the cards. I'd love to hear your interpretations too so please feel free to comment :)

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 intro and mini review
7:14 deep dive

♡ FEATURED DECK ♡
The RainShadow Tarot by Claire Mack

♡ LINK ♡
The RainShadow Tarot silent flip through:
youtu.be/SiuVEqF3o6M

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, I purchased it myself. If you are interested in the deck, please check out the creator's website:
clairemack.com

nov & dec 2023 + year end wrap up :: reflections and going forward in 2024

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-12-23 | Hope you're all doing well ♡ It's incredible how fast time flies! This will be the final video for the year... looking forward to making 2024 a better one :)

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 intro
... nov & dec 2023 wrap up ...
0:38 life in general
3:21 tarot / divination decks
... 2023 reflections + going forward in 2024 ...
7:49 tarot / spiritual practice
13:04 personal
17:59 channel updates

♡ LINKS ♡
✦ @Calluna.V's video on working with the Terra Volatile deck
youtu.be/2CiXGTVLx-4?si=tjkn9AyO4xIhRl9P

✦ Lenormand for Beginners video series by Logan @LarkandLegend
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSul2BxbuN-ZW96spgyEBKWt5VggoBFhE&si=MPfbm_JLPO4a8bPU

♡ FEATURED DECKS & THINGS ♡
✦ Terra Volatile by Credo quia Absurdum
✦ Black Salt Lenormand by Logan Townsend
✦ Lilac Lenormand by Logan Townsend
✦ The Language of Lenormand: A Practical Guide for Everyday Divination by Erika Robinson
✦ I Ching, The Oracle by Benebell Wen

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all items shown were either purchased by myself or gifted to me (but not for promotional purposes).

grief & healing :: what Ive learned

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-11-17 | Wherever you are in life right now, I hope that you find the strength to get through, one day at a time. Be kind to yourself.

This video is meant to be of general self-help, coming from my own personal experiences. Please do seek professional sources of help if it's something you may need. I have listed some free resources below that may be of help.

♡ FREE RESOURCES FOR GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT HELP ♡
This is a non-exhaustive list of resources that offer free help, some that I have been able to find at the moment. I hope to expand this list further across other countries and regions as I find more resources.

///// Canada /////
✦ Wellness Together Canada - wellnesstogether.ca
✦ The Listening Ear (Canada) - theear.org
///// US /////
✦ Community Health Network Grief and Bereavement Services - ecommunity.com/services/post-acute-care/in-touch-grief-bereavement
✦ UNM Health Sciences Center Grief Counseling Services - https://hsc.unm.edu/omi/services/
///// UK /////
✦ Samaritans UK - samaritans.org
✦ Marie Curie Bereavement Support Service - mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/bereavement
✦ Grief Encounter - griefencounter.org.uk
✦ Cruse Bereavement Support - cruse.org.uk
///// Australia & New Zealand /////
✦ Griefline - griefline.org.au
✦ 1737 - 1737.org.nz
///// Hong Kong /////
✦ Samaritans Hong Kong - samaritans.org.hk
///// Pet Loss and Bereavement /////
✦ Chance’s Spot (Online Pet Loss and Grief Support) - chancesspot.org
✦ Winnipeg Humane Society - winnipeghumanesociety.ca/your-family-pet/pet-loss-grief-support
✦ Chicago Veterinary Medical Association - chicagovma.org/pet-loss-support
✦ Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine - https://www.vet.cornell.edu/impact/community-impact/pet-loss-support-hotline
✦ Blue Cross UK - bluecross.org.uk/pet-bereavement-and-pet-loss

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 intro
0:40 acknowledge your feelings
2:06 the healing process isn't linear
3:16 blame and guilt
4:26 allow joy in your life
5:12 take care of your body
6:37 the routine and mundane things
7:51 toxic people
9:12 continue on the good + outro

♡ MUSIC ♡
降りしきる、白 by 蒲鉾さちこ

sep & oct 2023 wrap up :: a silent vlog

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-10-31 | Hello my lovelies ♡ It sure has been awhile! In this video I talk a bit about my life in general, where I've been, and sharing some things related to tarot and oracle decks that I've worked with during this time. Oh and I got some happy mail too!

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 intro
0:28 a walk in the fairy house park
2:00 sunset
2:40 treasures in the backyard
4:48 baking Asian style bread
5:51 the bad news
6:51 Witchy/TarotTube inspirations
9:04 tarot and oracle practice
11:26 happy mail
13:39 lunar observations

♡ LINKS ♡
✦ Nova Luna Tarot’s #54321Tarot tag video
youtu.be/fEpgqpLXzs8?si=XJYeOrOFrH0VVvUW
✦ Mystic Emzie’s September Reflections video
youtu.be/p4a9ymG1fb4?si=Ny4qF_eo1SgipriV
✦ Aquamarine18’s Tarot Deep Dive video
youtu.be/C5CraxU50eU?si=oX-qKS53x8x9M_O-
✦ Molly Roberts’ Autumn Art Witching video
youtu.be/qRrtso2MNdk?si=P13db5N9DCGOD_Qv

♡ FEATURED DECKS & THINGS ♡
✦ Earthly Souls & Spirits Moon Oracle by Terri Foss
✦ The RainShadow Tarot by Claire Mack
✦ Thoth Tarot by Aleister Crowley & Lady Frieda Harris
✦ I Ching, The Oracle by Benebell Wen
✦ Terra Volatile decks & book by Credo quia Absurdum

♡ MUSIC ♡
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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all items were purchased by myself.

Radiant Crystal Cards (2nd edition) :: unboxing + silent flip through

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-08-27 | Please enjoy this unboxing and flip through of this beautiful deck. The flip through starts at 3:45 if you want to just skip forward to that.

Deck: Radiant Crystal Cards (2nd edition) by Kerri at BouchetteDesign

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, I purchased it myself. If you are interested in the deck, you can find it at her shop. Here's the link to the page for this deck:
bouchettedesign.com/radiantcrystalcards

Kerri has many other lovely things in the shop :)

Jul & Aug 2023 wrap up :: a silent vlog (tarot, plants and hiking)

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-08-26 | Hello my friends, it's been awhile! I'm trying out a different style for this wrap up video, it's more of a silent vlog style with some background music.

Things were a little rough as I mention in the video, and I needed time to process everything, so that's why I'm combining the two months together in one video this time. I hope you like this format though! To be honest I don't really like hearing my own voice, so I'm inclined to make more silent videos in the future... maybe... we'll see.

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 but first, coffee
0:27 happy colourful plants
1:41 tarot and oracle decks
5:33 the midnight library
6:19 hiking, thoughts & feels

♡ DECKS FEATURED ♡
✦ Spirit Keeper's Tarot (Revelation Edition, 2nd print) by Benebell Wen
✦ Woodland Wardens by Jessica Roux
✦ Radiant Crystal Cards (2nd edition) by Kerri at Bouchette Design

♡ MUSIC ♡
♫ ensolarado by Kyaai
♫ HIRAHIRA by もっぴーさうんど
♫ 夏に吹く風 by Yuli

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all items were purchased by myself.

Spirit Keepers Tarot (Revelation Edition, 2nd print) :: unboxing and silent flip through

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-07-23 | An unboxing and silent flip through of the latest version of the Spirit Keeper's Tarot (Revelation Edition, 2nd print) by @BenebellWen, including some close ups of the card back and box.

So much attention and care has been put into this deck and the accompanying books! (books not shown in this video) So happy to finally be able to work with this amazing deck.

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 unboxing
2:30 flip through
12:43 close ups

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all items were purchased by myself.

An alternative riffle shuffle method :: no more bending tarot cards

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-07-15 | In this video I demonstrate an alternative way to riffle shuffle tarot/oracle cards without bending them, like in the traditional way of riffle shuffling. Not that there's anything wrong with the good old method! But sometimes there are decks that just don't quite riffle that way, or you're like me and have a thing where you just want to minimize any bending. I totally get that!

Anyways, this method works on a variety of decks ranging in card stock type, thicknesses and size (though personally I find it easiest with standard to large sized decks).

Hope this video helps!

♡ FEATURED DECKS ♡
Mesquite Tarot by Bronwyn Walls & Aleisha Fitz
Considerate Cat Tarot (Volume II) by Madeleine Belanger
The RainShadow Tarot by Claire Mack
The Rider Tarot Deck by Arthur Edward Waite & Pamela Colman Smith
Playful Heart Tarot (second edition) by KittenChops
Land Sky Oracle by Theresa Hutch
Symbolic Soul Tarot by Elisa Seitzinger

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all items were purchased by myself.

#mylifeintarot :: a VR to Kasia @tarotmap

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-07-14 | Hi there ♡ This is a video of my journey in recent years, told through a series of tarot cards. The ups and downs, bittersweet feelings of moving, and looking forward. I think it's a fun way to explore tarot archetypes and symbolism!

This video was inspired by a video made by Kasia @tarotmap where she shared stories about her recent life. Please check out her video linked below.

♡ LINK ♡
The original #mylifeintarot video by Kasia:
youtu.be/yB1mCG33vsE

♡ DECK FEATURED ♡
Symbolic Soul Tarot by Elisa Seitzinger

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all items were purchased by myself.

Awakening Osiris by Normandi Ellis

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-07-09 | This video is an introduction to the book Awakening Osiris by Normandi Ellis, which is a beautiful book about the Egyptian Book of the Dead. Sharing some of my thoughts while reading it, a peek inside the book, and also reading a passage from the book.

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all items were purchased by myself.

June 2023 wrap up :: new things + reflections on peace and balance

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-07-08 | Welcome to another monthly wrap up video :) I have a couple of new things to share this month! Also, apologies for the absurd amount of "ums" in this video, I tried to edit a number of them out, but I gave up half way because it just got too time consuming and made the video glitchy. Speech is something I really need to work on more!

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 a new book
1:46 new deck #1
5:20 new deck #2
12:04 reflections on peace and balance

♡ FEATURED DECKS ♡
Thoth Tarot by Aleister Crowley & Lady Frieda Harris
The RainShadow Tarot by Claire Mack
Earthly Souls & Spirits Moon Oracle by Terri Foss
Compendium of Constellations Oracle (2nd edition) by Claire Goodchild
Land Sky Oracle by Theresa Hutch

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all items were purchased by myself.

The RainShadow Tarot :: unboxing + silent flip through

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-06-24 | Hope you enjoy this quick look at this amazing deck. The flip through starts at 3:36 if you want to just skip forward to that.

Deck: The RainShadow Tarot by Claire Mack

♡ LINK ♡
The RainShadow Tarot card by card deep dive + mini review:
youtu.be/UNdu1b1p1NY

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, I purchased it myself. If you are interested in the deck, I believe the creator will be putting it up in her shop soon. Here's the link to the website:
clairemack.com

Why patience can be a good thing when buying tarot decks

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-06-12 | There's no escaping the fact that we live in a very much capitalist society, and it's hard not to be tempted by new shiny things. I'm just another person that does, from time to time, like to buy new things. However, I think being patient and taking the time to pause, can be helpful when it comes to coping with the bombardment of those sweet temptations.

A lot of what I say in this video feels like common sense to me, but sometimes I feel like when I'm too fixated on something, my common sense just goes out the window. So I'm hoping that this video will serve as a reminder to be patient for those that may need to hear it.

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 intro
1:13 indie deck FOMO?
2:26 filtering out decks too similar in style
4:27 second hand OOP decks
8:35 outro

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all decks featured in the video were purchased by myself.

May 2023 wrap up // decks and spiritual practice happenings

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-05-31 | Hello lovelies ♡ Just here to share my monthly wrap up, which is usually not much!

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 intro
1:44 decks
14:31 a spread
22:49 one more deck
24:30 writing
28:10 the gateway experience

♡ FEATURED DECKS ♡
Earthly Souls & Spirits Moon Oracle by Terri Foss
Woodland Wardens by Jessica Roux
The Rider Tarot Deck by Arthur Edward Waite and Pamela Colman Smith

♡ THINGS MENTIONED ♡
The Gateway Experience: youtube.com/@gatewayexperience/playlists
I would suggest going in sequential order, because it seems that the exercises build on one another. I started with the Wave I playlist.

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all decks featured in the video were purchased by myself.

Are AI tarot readings any good? // ChatGPT and other AI tarot websites

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-05-19 | I’m seeing a lot of discussion around AI in general these days, whether it’s about its ethics and safety, or introducing the many AI tools out there. So I decided to explore websites that give AI tarot readings and see whether they’re any good, and also try to annoy ChatGPT a bit with my questions.

In the spirit of all things AI, I generated the image in the thumbnail using AI (more specifically, DALL-E), and removed some things that I didn’t want in the image using the AI tool in Canva. It was a pretty cool experience I have to say.

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 intro
2:13 Tarot Moon
3:37 The World of Playing Cards
8:43 tarotreader.ai
13:34 ChatGPT
25:08 conclusion

♡ LINKS ♡
Tarot Moon
tarotmoon.com/ai-tarot-reading-free-instant-answer

The World of Playing Cards
wopc.co.uk/ai-tarot-reader

tarotreader.ai

ChatGPT
chat.openai.com

When tarot cards dont make sense // 9 tips for reading tarot with examples (ft. Ophidia Rosa Tarot)

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-05-12 | Hello friends! Today I would like to share 9 ways to get more meanings out of tarot cards, especially from those decks that don't follow a "standard" tarot structure. I hope these ideas and tips help if you're stuck on some cards, or can offer you some inspiration for reading cards in new ways.

This video is mostly me thinking out loud, though I have tried to put some structure to it. But sometimes I'm not good at finding the right words, so if there's anything that doesn't make sense, please do let me know and I'll do my best to clarify. I am in no way a tarot expert and would love to hear any other ideas or thoughts that you might have!

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 intro
2:08 look for patterns and symmetry
5:09 make use of the positions and symbolism
7:26 shift the focus of subjects
9:24 draw inspiration from other sources
10:54 use numbers
12:22 look for progressions
17:04 build on card meanings you already know
18:39 combining meanings from other cards
20:48 use colour correspondences (+an extra tip!)

♡ FEATURED DECK ♡
Ophidia Rosa Tarot by Leila + Olive
leilaolive.com/products/ophidia-rosa-botanical-tarot-deck

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all items were purchased by myself.

April 2023 wrap up // a short little catch up

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-05-10 | Hello my lovelies ♡ Hope you are all doing well. I know I'm a bit late but nonetheless here is my April 2023 wrap up video. It's just a little chat about what I've been up to in the past month of April. Enjoy!

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all decks featured in the video were purchased by myself.

#TarotTubersAtoZNextGen // a VR to @the_hermits_cave

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-04-26 | Hello friends! This is a VR to the tag #TarotTubersAtoZNextGen by Simon from @the_hermits_cave. In this tag I'll be answering some interesting prompts and hopefully you'll learn more about me! I was also in the mood to do some art, which I haven't done in a loooong time, so I'm putting these two things together in one video. Sorry if the video is a bit shaky, I don't know why I decided film with one hand and draw with another...

♡ TIMESTAMPS + PROMPTS ♡

0:00 intro
0:41 A - Author - Favourite
4:17 B - Biggest regret
7:20 C - Car - what do you listen to the most?
8:10 D - Divination tool (other than tarot)
8:57 E - Eat - What would you want to eat as your last meal?
9:26 F - Fears - Do you have any? What are they? Irrational/rational
11:51 G - Game - favourite to play?
12:28 H - Holiday - what’s your favourite time of the year?
12:52 I - Interest - an interest someone might not know about you?
14:06 J - Joy - something that brings you joy
14:52 K - Karaoke - What would you sing on a karaoke night?
15:25 L - Laugh - What makes you laugh the most?
16:19 M - Movie - one you love and could watch over and over again?
17:15 N - Nature - where in nature do you feel the most connected?
18:05 O - Optimistic - What are your hopes for the future
18:32 P - Pip deck - favourite
19:04 Q - Quality time - What do you consider being quality time spent?
19:28 R - Reincarnation - If you could be reborn in any time period, when would that be and why?
20:15 S - Sacred - What’s sacred to you?
22:41 T - Tarot - Your current favourite deck?
23:39 U - Unforgettable moment
27:26 V - Vacation - Favourite destination
28:39 W - Well-being - What do you do to keep it in check
29:53 X - X Ray - Have you had one? Ever broken a bone?
30:16 Y - Yourself - when can you feel totally comfortable in your own skin?
30:50 Z - Zodiac - what star sign are you? Do you feel a connection with it?
31:42 outro

♡ LINKS ♡
Original video of the tag by Simon: youtube.com/watch?v=VoqZPPWkLks

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all items shown were purchased by myself.

March 2023 wrap up // happy things and decks

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-04-08 | Hello lovelies ♡ Today I'm sharing some things that have been happening in life in general and things that I've been doing related to my spiritual journey in March 2023. Hope you'll enjoy :)

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 intro
0:37 nothing got done from my task list
1:43 spring is here
3:14 decks used this month
7:39 some little treasures
13:34 outro

♡ FEATURED DECKS ♡
Playful Heart Tarot by Zaara at KittenChops
Symbolic Soul Tarot by Elisa Seitzinger

♡ THINGS MENTIONED ♡
Zaara's IG @kittenchops_illustration

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all decks featured in the video were purchased by myself.

Music ♫ 新しい朝、風に乗って by 蒲鉾さちこさん

What to do after getting a new tarot deck // my simple deck prep method

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-03-25 | Hello lovelies :) In this short video I share a few simple things that I do when I get a new tarot deck, before working with it for readings. This is just my personal practice to give you an idea of some things that you could do too if you'd like to. If you feel called to share your tips and practices, you are more than welcome to do so in the comments below ✨

♡ FEATURED DECK ♡
Considerate Cat Tarot (Volume II) by Madeleine Belanger
Silent flip through of the deck: youtu.be/ISv44xN9o58
Deck review: youtu.be/21OgEBNmPG8

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, I purchased the deck myself. If you are interested in it, the link to the website is below.

consideratecat.com

#TarotCommunityBuild // a VR to @CrescentDreamsTarot

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-03-19 | Hello my lovelies! This video is a VR to Livi @CrescentDreamsTarot where I introduce myself through tarot. I’ve been meaning to introduce myself on the channel and thought that this tag would be perfect for that. Hope you’ll enjoy!

♡ QUESTIONS FROM THE TAG ♡
The Questions
1. Name? Preferred pronouns? Channel name if you have one?
2. What first got you into tarot and if you have a channel, why did you create it?
3. What is your tarot aesthetic? Basically, what kinds of decks are you attracted to?
4. What tarot system is your favorite and which do you want to learn?
5. Top 3 Favorite Major Arcana?
6. Favorite suit of the Minors and why?
7. Which of the courts would you consider as your significator?
8. Is cardstock a big deal for you?
9. Do you read for others?
10. #1 deck you are excited to have come out this year?

Lightning Round Questions!
Coffee or Tea?
Colors or monochrome?
Cats or Dogs?
Flora or Fauna?
Favorite time of day?
Favorite things besides tarot?

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 intro
0:56 question #1
1:20 question #2
2:38 question #3
7:32 question #4
8:44 question #5
12:27 question #6
13:10 question #7
14:57 question #8
15:45 question #9
16:11 question #10
17:13 lightning round questions
18:30 outro

♡ LINKS ♡
Original video by Livi: youtube.com/watch?v=mE0S3QFNxnw

♡ FEATURED DECKS ♡
Tabula Mundi by M.M. Meleen
Playful Heart Tarot by kittenchops
Land Sky Oracle by Theresa Hutch
Considerate Cat Tarot by Madeleine Belanger
Mesquite Tarot by Aleisha Fitz and Brownwyn Walls
Ur Lenormand conceived by Johann Kaspar Hechtel and edited by Alexander Glueck
Ophidia Rosa Tarot by Nicole Rallis of Leila + Olive
The Rider Tarot Deck by Arthur Edward Waite and Pamela Colman Smith

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all items were purchased by myself.

February 2023 wrap up // my tarot practice, Kickstarters, I Ching

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-03-08 | Hello peeps! In this video I talk about some things that I've been up to in February with regards to my tarot and spiritual practice. I do apologize if the lighting is a bit harsh, it didn't seem as bad while I was filming it...

Anyways, hope you will find something interesting in the video and if there's anything with your own practice that you'd like to share, please feel free to comment below.

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 Intro
1:19 My February 2023 goals
1:37 Working with the Celtic Tree Oracle
3:27 Tarot journal/grimoire progress
4:46 Kickstarters that I have backed/will be backing this year
6:25 I Ching (studies, oracle deck, hexagram tiles)
10:10 Outro

♡ DECKS ♡
The Celtic Tree Oracle by Liz and Colin Murray
I Ching oracle deck by Klaus and Marlies Holitzka

♡ LINKS ♡
Here are some links to other things mentioned in the video:
✦ The RainShadow Tarot Kickstarter
kickstarter.com/projects/illuminatedearth/the-rainshadow-tarot
✦ Marea Tarot - follow Masha on Instagram for updates
instagram.com/tarotcontempora
✦ A Deck for Wonder Walking
amytwon.com/product/a-deck-for-
wonder-walking-v2/
✦ Professor Fu's Youtube playlist on the I Ching hexagrams
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh1kerK7Rlvnq6GDNfgSIpFDE6d3FuY4

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way. All the decks and items shown in this video were purchased by myself.

How to remember the Ba Gua Trigram nature correspondences

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-02-21 | In this video I share the methods I use to remember the Ba Gua (八卦) Trigram nature correspondences.

January 2023 wrap up // monthly goals, tarot journal/grimoire updates, decks used etc.

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-02-03 | Hello friends, in this video I’m sharing some things that I’ve been up to in January 2023, including some reading on Ogham alphabets, writing in my tarot journal/grimoire, things of that nature.

Hoping to have this kind of wrap up video format as a recurring thing, just to stay accountable to myself and share little random bits and pieces that might not warrant a full video on its own :)

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 Intro
0:20 My January 2023 goals
0:56 Thoughts on the Celtic Tree Oracle guidebook
1:39 My tarot journal/grimoire update
3:26 What's worked for me in my goal setting
5:59 A new deck (Land Sky Oracle)
8:06 Picking back up the Super Attractor affirmation deck

♡ LINKS MENTIONED ♡
my 2023 witchy study goals notion dashboard setup youtu.be/hOJpDPqRt6g

♡ FEATURED DECKS ♡
The Celtic Tree Oracle by Liz and Colin Murray
Land Sky Oracle by Theresa Hutch
Super Attractor by Gabrielle Bernstein

♡ MUSIC ♡
♫ 夜風の火花 by くれっぷ

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all decks featured in the video were purchased by myself. They are mass market decks, so you can find them at a number of major bookstores and retailers.

Where the I Ching came from (in 3-ish mins.)

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-01-28 | This is my totally unserious attempt at explaining a bit about the origins of I Ching, with some bad jokes slipped in here and there (sorry, not sorry).

Disclaimer: Can't guarantee 100% accuracy of the beginning bit about 伏羲 (Fu Xi). As with many things that happened thousands of years ago, it's possible there are deviations on the stories passed down.

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Music used:
♫ Lau Tzu Ehru - Doug Maxwell
♫ Local Forecast - Elevator Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Symbolic Soul Tarot // unboxing, first impressions, flip through

Magickal Moon Cat 2023-01-15 | Hello lovelies! If you like a quirky, fun and a feminine energy deck, then this one is for you. This deck feels sophisticated, and it's rich with symbolism.

I hope you'll enjoy my review and first impressions on this amazing deck.

Deck: Symbolic Soul Tarot
Illustrated by: Elisa Seitzinger
Guidebook by: Barbara Moore

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 intro
0:41 unboxing
1:59 a look at the guidebook
3:58 physical card attributes (size, edges, the gold foil, card stock)
5:21 the "Marseille cousin" to this deck
6:56 first impressions/review
15:13 a quick summary of my thoughts on the deck
16:09 full deck flip through

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Links to other things mentioned in the video:

Le Tarot de L’étoile Cachée
http://www.sabatmagazine.com/shop/sabat-5-le-tarot-de-ltoile-cache-nbspmajor-amp-minor-arcana

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, I purchased it myself. You can find this deck at a number of major bookstores and retailers (I got mine from Amazon).

a little chat about my 2022 // some new decks & things Ive been working on

Magickal Moon Cat 2022-12-31 | Just wanted to chat a bit about the things I've been up to and show y'all some new (to me) decks I recently got that I'm excited to work with!

Thank you so much for watching and see you in 2023 ♡

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Links to some of the things mentioned in this video:
Quareia by Josephine McCarthy
quareia.com
Considerate Cat Tarot (Volume II) silent flip through
youtu.be/ISv44xN9o58
Considerate Cat Tarot (Volume II) deck review
youtu.be/21OgEBNmPG8

Considerate Cat Tarot (Volume II) // deck review

Magickal Moon Cat 2022-12-25 | Hello friends :) I'm so happy to be showing you the Considerate Cat Tarot (Volume II) by Madeleine Belanger. This is a newer version of the deck and was released earlier this year.

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 intro, some basic info about the cards and guidebook
3:26 differences between vol I and vol II
7:09 what I think of the deck

I also have a flip through video of all the cards if you want to check it out:
youtu.be/ISv44xN9o58

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, I purchased it myself. If you are interested in the deck, the link to the website is below. The artist also has other cute things in the shop as well!
consideratecat.com

Considerate Cat Tarot (Volume II) // unboxing and silent flip through

Magickal Moon Cat 2022-12-25 | Hello friends :) I'm so happy to be showing you the Considerate Cat Tarot (Volume II) by Madeleine Belanger. This is a newer version of the deck and was released earlier this year. The flip through starts at 3:50 if you want to skip straight ahead to that.

I also have a deck review that goes along with this video if you want to check it out:
youtu.be/21OgEBNmPG8

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, I purchased it myself. If you are interested in the deck, the link to the website is below. The artist also has other cute things in the shop as well!
consideratecat.com

Setting up my Samhain altar // step-by-step process and tour

Magickal Moon Cat 2022-10-24 | It's been feeling much more chilly these days where I live, and it felt like the right time to change up my altar a bit. I'm quite happy with how it turned out, hope you will like it too!

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Music ♫ Folklore by shimtone

7 alternative uses for tarot and oracle cards other than divination

Magickal Moon Cat 2022-09-18 | Here’s a list of 7 ideas on how you can incorporate tarot and oracle cards into other areas of your daily life! Hope you will find some of these ideas useful. Please let me know what other ways you use tarot and oracle cards, I’d love to hear from you all ✨

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 - intro
0:37 - perpetual calendar
3:10 - inspiration for art and writing
4:23 - playing card game
6:04 - a tool for learning
9:34 - spiritual guide / setting intentions
10:50 - bringing in energies
11:42 - personal development
12:53 - outro

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all items were purchased by myself.

Working on my tarot journal/grimoire // 1 hour study with me [no talking]

Magickal Moon Cat 2022-09-02 | Join me on a 1 hour study session as I work on my tarot journal/grimoire with some chill music 🐱

♡ WHAT I’M USING ♡
tarot deck : : : US Games - Rider Waite Tarot Deck
crystal : : : celestine
pen : : : MUJI - gel ink black pen 0.38mm
journal : : : Moleskine classic notebook (large)
laptop : : : MSI - Prestige 14

♡ MUSIC ♡
Chillpeach - Momo Drink : youtu.be/Vq1rec5hkjY
Chillpeach - Floral days: youtu.be/Bp2qRkZxHRg
Chillpeach - Sunflower: youtu.be/_HAfSrrjUBs
Chillpeach - Feeling Cozy: youtu.be/PBunu6wpVUI
Chillpeach - Pinku : youtu.be/594umiS6FB8
Chillpeach - My Treat : youtu.be/hKf5xQwgkgA
Chillpeach - Jelly Bun : youtu.be/WO6S_J0xzkw
Chillpeach - Mushroom's Life: youtu.be/FScEvRbobsE
Chillpeach - In Dreamland : youtu.be/DSWYAclv2I8
Chillpeach - Dango:youtu.be/4yiEbIeCOA4
Chillpeach - Breakfast: youtu.be/hw4-LDKcDmU
🎈Song : Daystar - Tea time / youtu.be/x5ihES-tD5c
🎈Song : Daystar - SOSO / youtu.be/any_Ha0SdX8
🎈Song : Daystar - Cozy Cafe / youtu.be/jg_kYYy-LfU
🎈Song : Daystar - A tangerine field in midsummer day / youtu.be/XpmdF4p2LJs
🎈Song : Daystar - Rainbow / youtu.be/LnIsdWZ_gkM
🎈Song : Daystar - Cherry blossom / youtu.be/4JJAeZZOmJ8
🎈Song : Daystar - AM5:00 / youtu.be/5OIOND78N6w
🎈Song : Daystar - Daisy Fleabane / youtu.be/YFMhXdWpMBM
🎈Song : Daystar - With you / youtu.be/vGSosefC2Sc

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, all items were purchased by myself.

I do not own any of the music. If you like them please visit the artist’s links to support them.

Tabula Mundi Tarot (Colores Arcus II Edition + Decans) // unboxing and silent flip through

Magickal Moon Cat 2022-08-08 | I am so excited for this deck! This is the Tabula Mundi Tarot Colores Arcus II edition with the decan expansion pack, by M.M. Meleen. These are the large 3.25 x 5" cards. The flip through starts at 5:28 if you just want to skip straight ahead to that. Enjoy!

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, I purchased it myself. If you are interested in the deck, here is the link to the website:
tarotcart.com

Do I Have That Card? // tarot challenge VR

Magickal Moon Cat 2022-08-07 | This is a fun one! It’s a tarot scavenger hunt where I look through some of my tarot cards to search for the imagery and symbols in a list of prompts.

The tarot challenge was created by Lashette @scarletmooncreations. I first saw the video on @JessicaandtheMoon's channel, so I’ve linked her video below as well (she does the advanced challenge). Please check out their videos linked below :)

This challenge has been so fun to do and I’ve certainly gotten to know my cards better. Let me know if you decide to join in as well, I’d love to watch more VRs to this challenge!

♡ LINKS ♡
Beginner version by Scarlet Moon Creations: youtube.com/watch?v=LoeUwy5BM0E&t=16s
Advanced version by Scarlet Moon Creations: youtube.com/watch?v=g9rl7rxBzq0&t=752s
Jessica and the Moon’s VR to the challenge: youtube.com/watch?v=mJTkZKMUUx8&t=230s

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 intro
3:21 start of the challenge
17:02 post-challenge review and an exploration of other cards

♡ FEATURED DECKS ♡
Tabula Mundi Tarot (Colores Arcus II edition)
Rider Waite Smith (US Games yellow box version)
Playful Heart Tarot (second edition)

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CHALLENGE RULES
A. You can't reuse cards, but you can reuse decks
B. Start your timer when ready
C. Pull a card for each prompt
D. Use less than 5 decks for this one
E. Do not watch the end to see the final results until after you play if you plan to play
F. Do not shuffle your decks beforehand. Or put them in order. Leave them as they were the last time you used them.

CHALLENGE PROMPTS
1. Card with two children
2. Card with someone looking off into the distance
3. Card with pomegranates
4. Card with a boat
5. Card with a waterfall
6. Card with a fish
7. Card with a tent
8. Card with a doorway
9. Card with a wreath
10. Card with an elemental symbol on it
11. Card with a circle in the background
12. Card with someone quick to action
13. Card with 4+ figures
14. Card that is a warning
15. Card with a mythological creature
16. Card with a triangle on it
17. Card has the Symbol of saturn
18. Card associated with pluto
19. Card with purple on it

My most intensive dreams // a collection of stories and experiences

Magickal Moon Cat 2022-01-22 | Today I’m uploading a different kind of video. The editing took much longer than I thought it would, especially with my horrible flow of speech (I had to edit out so many “um’s” and “uh’s”). I hope it’s something that some of you will find interesting! Please bear with my horrible drawings, I’m not very artistic and the scenes in my dreams can be quite fuzzy as I try to recall them.

To be honest, I’m not sure what to make of these dream memories. Most of my dreams I believe are just regular dreams, though some of them might be lucid dreams. I don’t think any of them involve astral travel, though I would love to experience it someday.

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 intro
0:34 the dark tunnel slide
3:33 the elevators
9:10 the church
11:44 navigating through facilities
16:29 the hospital

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All other media used in this video not recorded by myself (i.e. the video from the intro and the BGM throughout the video) are from Pixabay, used under the Creative Commons CC0 license.

Playful Heart Tarot (second edition) // deck review

Magickal Moon Cat 2022-01-06 | I am loving this deck so far and hope you will enjoy my review of it :)

Deck: Playful Heart Tarot (Second Edition)
Illustrated and guidebook written by: Kitten Chops

♡ TIMESTAMPS ♡
0:00 intro
0:58 card specs
1:30 main differences between the first and second editions
3:04 my thoughts and feelings of the deck
6:50 a bit about the guidebook
8:30 outro

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, I purchased it myself. If you are interested in the deck, here is the link to the website:
kittenchops.com/playful-heart-tarot

Playful Heart Tarot (second edition) // unboxing + flip through [no talking]

Magickal Moon Cat 2021-12-25 | Welcome to my very first video! Apologies in advance if the lighting or pace of the video is not so great... I'm still new to this.

I'm thinking of doing a deck review after I spend some more time with it. In the meantime if you have any questions about the deck, please feel free to comment :)

The flip through starts at 7:30 if you just want to skip straight ahead to that.

Deck: Playful Heart Tarot (Second Edition)
Illustrated and guidebook written by: Kitten Chops

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Just a quick disclaimer that this video is not sponsored in any way, I purchased it myself. If you are interested in the deck, here's the link:
kittenchops.com/playful-heart-tarot