Wednesday 23 January 2013

Any Questions? :-)

Hi everyone!

Things are going really well at the Brighton Arts Centre; word is slowly spreading that I'm there, and so many exciting things are happening!  I'm planning on building a little grotto so that there is privacy when I do a reading.  There will be fairy lights and little charms for sale that will be blessed to bring luck and good fortune.  There are so many lovely talented people there, it's going to be an amazing experience!  I hope to see some of you there!

As for the Tarotscope, I've decided it's not the best option.  My skills lie in face to face and online reading with a photograph, and I think the Tarotscope is a little too general.  And if the cards aren't relevant to you, you will be disappointed and may not want a proper reading with me.  They will, believe me, be helping someone of your sign out there, but I will no doubt be judged on my readings.

Instead, I will happily answer any questions that any of you may have.  Countess Pasha du Valentine, proprietress of the Club, asked me about being a Witch, and how it was relevant to my readings, so I'll answer this one today.

I have read the cards since I was a teenager.  I got my first cards, the ones I still use, when I was about 16.  Of course reading does not come instantly, and I began by reading the printed explanations of each card, and trying to make them make sense.  A few years later I met a lovely lady who was an expert at reading, and she taught me to ignore all of the books and explanations.  She showed me how to really look at the card.  How did it make me feel?  What was happening in the card?  To this day I still see different things in the same cards I have been reading for 30 years!

Then, about 5 years ago, I became a Witch.  No, I do not belong to a coven.  I am an Eclectic Solitary Witch, which simply means I choose what I want to believe.  I am most interested in our Pagan ancestors, what they did and how they practiced in pre-historic times.  (This is why I have a small statuette of the Venus of Willendorf on my table.  The original is about 25,000 years old, and she fascinates me.)  Of course we can't and never will know what the ancients did, but they have left so many intriguing clues and artifacts that their ways are not completely lost to us.  So when it comes to practicing, I do what my senses tell me is the right thing to do.

I began my journey as a Wiccan, as many Witches do, and there are still many of the Wiccan ways that I carry on.  The main difference is that I do not have an altar, which is central to Wiccan practices.  The few bits I had gathered are now on my reading table at the Club, and they give my readings strength and resonance.

Becoming a Witch has added a new dimension to my reading of the Tarot.  Being a Witch means learning to control the energies all around us, of the earth, the sea and the universe.  By channeling these energies into the cards, my readings are much more accurate, and I have learned to trust my instincts.  Recently during a reading, I drew the Two of Cups, which depicts a man and a woman facing each other, each grasping a cup.  At that particular reading I noticed the swell of the woman's dress, and immediately told the lady I was reading for that a baby girl was about to be born.  She shook her head, mystified... but about a week later sent me a message saying a niece had just had a little girl.

Also at the Club I will be doing Witchboard readings with a pendulum.  A Witchboard is another name for a Ouija board, and my pendulum is the first pentacle necklace I wore after I became a Witch.  The board has 'yes', 'no' etc, and by dangling the pendulum over these and seeing where there is activity, the answers will come.  I am not offering these online at the moment, but stay tuned!  And it is perfectly safe - my little grotto, and indeed the whole Club, is a blessed and protected space.

For the next month, while I am finding my swing (if you will) with the Witchboard, I will be offering these readings at a cut price of £10.  This offer is for the remainder of January and the month of February, so get in quickly before the price goes up!

Thank you for reading this, and if any of you have questions, please leave a comment or email me at amethyst.sky@aol.co.uk.

Brightest Blessings

AmSky
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Monday 21 January 2013

Online Readings

Hi everyone!

I have been asked whether or not I do telephone readings; I'm afraid I don't.  However, what I do do are online readings.  These are for people who would like a reading from me, but cannot get to the South Coast of England very readily!

Step 1 is to choose which reading you would like me to do.  There are three different ones - the first is a 3 card spread (ie past, present, future) which is £8.  The second is a 5 card spread (for solving a particular problem or helping with a certain decision) which is £15.  The third is a full Celtic Cross 10 card spread, which is much more detailed.  Once you have chosen, send a payment to Paypal using the link below.  (I hope it works!!)

Step 2 is to email me at amethyst.sky@aol.co.uk with your name and a recent photograph of yourself.  Once I have matched the payment to the name, I will do your reading and email it back to you.  I endeavour to do readings within 24 hours of receiving payment.  This is not always possible, but I will definitely confirm payment received as soon as I get it.

Fingers crossed this all works ok!  Please let me know if it doesn't, or does, or if you are struggling with it at all. 

Brightest blessings

AmSky
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Tarot Readings

Sunday 20 January 2013

Monday 21 Jan - Wednesday 23 Jan 2013 :-)

Good morning, my lovelies, and welcome to my first Tarotscope!  (Do you like the name?)  :-)  As i write today, it is a cooooold and snowy day here in Worthing, the roads and pavements very icy.  Definitely a day to be in front of the fire, all cozied up with lots of hot drinks!

Let me just mention something before we begin, just to clear up any confusion.  My name is Amethyst Sky, no 'e' on the end.  The powers that be at Google, however, did not deem Sky to be an appropriate name.  So for creating this blog, Sky now has an 'e'.  (have they honestly nothing better to do??)

I am still struggling a little to work out how this blog is going to work.  I am not the earliest of risers, so doing a Tarotscope for those who rise at 6 am is going to be a problem.  Also if i am particularly busy, there may be some days i don't get to writing this at all......  Let's try this.  I will draw 3 cards for each starsign.  They will represent the next 3 calendar days, in this case Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  I shall describe each card in that particular day seperately.  Well, it's worth a try!  :-)

So here we go!

Capricorn:  Monday:  The Tower.  Phew, there's quite a lot going on in your life right now, isn't there?  You feel like you want to hide away, that everything around you is changing and it's out of your control.  Hang on, there is an end in sight!

Tuesday:  The  World.  It seems to you that you are cut off from the rest of the world, that life is going on around you and you are just an observer.  Wonderful things are happening... to other people.  Maybe try and be a bit more involved with others, up your interaction and become a part of things.

Wednesday:  Five of Pentacles:  You are in danger of walking right past an important opportunity today.  Financially, this could be very significant.  Keep your eyes and ears open, and try saying yes!

Aquarius:  Monday:  The Hanged Man:  You feel today that you have sacrificed yourself for the sake of others.  Your hands are tied with regard to your own situation.  While of course it is important to help others, you must also look after yourself.  There is no point in running yourself down, you will be useless to yourself and others.

Tuesday:  Three of Rods:  Today a few choices and opportunities present themselves to you, but you are not that keen on reaching out and grasping them.  Perhaps you are waiting for that ideal opportunity to happen, but you are passing by several things which may be very important in the future.  Try to see what is in front of you, instead of waiting for something that may never come along.

Wednesday:  Two of Cups:  Today, something will happen that on the surface makes you very happy indeed, something you have been waiting for for a long time.  Upon closer inspection, however, things will not be as rosy as you had hoped. 

Pisces: Monday:  Four of Swords:  Oh dear, you've also had a lot to contend with.  You think that the world is out to get you, that forces are conspiring against you.  But fear not.  Your armour is strong, and you have a determination that surpasses everyone's expectations.  Things are still in motion for Monday, so there is still time to grasp your own sword and fight back.

Tuesday:  King of Cups:  You will achieve an important goal today, one you have been determined to get for a very long time.  Don't spend too much time being proud of yourself, though.  Things haven't settled down just yet, there may still be some work to do.

Wednesday:  Seven of Rods:  I believe that this card also refers to what you achieved on Wednesday.  You have your achievement, and are grasping it hard, not wanting to let it go.  But I think you have been too focused on your goal, and are missing out on things which are right in front of you.  Yes, you have done what you wanted, but is it really the right thing for you?

AriesMonday:  Five of Rods:  A lot is going on with the people around you.  There seem to be a lot of options which everyone else are taking, and you enjoy seeing them achieving their goals.  But don't worry, you are not missing out.  Once the others have taken their share, you will be left vindicated in helping them, and they will not forget who helped them.

Tuesday:  Nine of Cups:  Emotionally, you seem to be well sorted.  You have what you want, and you guard them as if they were possessions.  You seem very pleased with yourself.  But although they may be everything you want today, be careful.

Wednesday:  Eight of Cups:  You will be having to turn your back on a lot of these emotional 'achievements'.  They were not possessions after all, as will become clear to you today.  You are facing another long journey to get back, or replace, what you have lost.

TaurusMonday:  Four of Swords:  Oh dear, you've also had a lot to contend with.  You think that the world is out to get you, that forces are conspiring against you.  But fear not.  Your armour is strong, and you have a determination that surpasses everyone's expectations.  Things are still in motion for Monday, so there is still time to grasp your own sword and fight back.

Tuesday:  Five of Cups:  Emotionally, you feel today as if you have lost everything.  Several upsets today leave you feeling bereft, and you're not sure if you will be able to cope.  But you still have things to be thankful for.  Don't be so busy mourning over your loss, that you neglect what you still have.

Wednesday:  Two of Pentacles:  Today you are on top of things financially.  Things seem to be going well... but mind the parts where your finances are out of your hands.  There are some unforseen things which may upset the applecart.

GeminiMonday:  Six of Cups:  Things emotionally are really looking well here.  You have just about everything that you want or need.  You have worked very hard to look after the people and things all around you, and you are very satisfied.  Except for that one little thing...

Tuesday:  Ace of Cups:  Today you get a lovely surprise.  You receive news that is just the icing on the cake.  Things couldn't get much better for you and yours!

Wednesday:  The Wheel of Fortune:  Not everything is made to last.  Something today will challenge all that you have worked for.  I can't tell at this stage if it's good or bad, just that you will have to take a gamble on something. 

Cancer Monday:  The Empress:  Today is about you, or a very strong female in your life.  There is a struggle, something that has to be done.  This woman is the matriarch of your family, and you will be called upon to assist her in some way.

Tuesday:  Eight of Cups:  It becomes clear to you that you have to put your emotions to one side to deal with this matter.  You know that there is a journey to be made, and your life will have to be put on hold for a while.

Wednesday:  The High Priestess:  This woman, be it yourself or the matriarch of your family, will be beginning her journey today, with you and the others in your circles following along.  She is leaving behind all that she knows and you will be there to support her in this.  She knows you are with her, and is very grateful.

LeoMonday:  Seven of Cups:  On the emotional side, there are a lot of weird and wonderful things going on!  Life seems full, most of it being very happy.  There does tend to be a small fly in the ointment though.

Tuesday:  Page of Cups:  Today you come face to face with the small flaw in your happiness.  There may not be anything to actually do about it today, but don't ignore it, it is much more effective to face it head on.

Wednesday:  Strength:  Today you have to don your battle gear, some of it ceremonial, in preparation to do battle.  I say some of it ceremonial because you will be a part of a show of force that involves others, and it is possible that just this show will intimidate the problem into going away.

VirgoMonday:  Four of Pentacles:  Your finances are uppermost in your mind today.  You concentrate on rising head and shoulders above the black clouds that have surrounded you for so long.  Things are looking up!

Tuesday:  Ten of Rods:  Today you are aware of the many options you have, and you try to gather them all into a bouquet and carry them, but there is a risk that one or two will fall by the wayside.  You are very determined to harvest them all before it is too late and they fade.

Wednesday:  Nine of Pentacles:  Finally things start to pay off financially.  You seem to be showered with good fortune, but you will have to keep your wits about you and look after all that you have achieved.

LibraMonday:  The Magician:  You have been working long and hard to achieve what you want in life, so much so that you have it down to a fine art.  There isn't a lot you can't handle today, as you seem very determined to control your life.

Tuesday:  King of Rods:  A goal that you have set for yourself is within reach today.  You seem to be looking past it, though, as if now that you are up to this point and have reached that goal, you now see another beyond it that you would rather strive for.

Wednesday:  Two of Cups:  Today, something will happen that on the surface makes you very happy indeed, something you have been waiting for for a long time.  Upon closer inspection, however, things will not be as rosy as you had hoped. 

ScorpioMonday:  Eight of Pentacles:  You have worked very hard to achieve financial security.  You have constructed a nice little financially secure life for yourself... but your mind is on other things today.  Perhaps the past, and the sacrifices you made to get where you are today.

Tuesday:  The Emporer:  You are king of all things around you today... but you are kind of looking out at your life today, what you have done.  All of your goals are being nicely attended to, but I think this is another day of reflection for you.

Wednesday:  Page of Cups:  Now things become a bit clearer.  It is on your emotional side that things aren't quite right.  Take the time today to have a proper think about what it is in your life that you are not satisfied with.  The time for action is later; right now, a proper diagnoses will go a long way.

SagittariusMonday:  Five of Swords:  Today you are left picking up the pieces of a situation that others have created.  It seems that it's always you that has to deal with the aftermath of these things, and today is no exception.

Tuesday:   The Empress:  Today is about you, or a very strong female in your life.  There is a struggle, something that has to be done.  This woman is the matriarch of your family, and you will be called upon to assist her in some way.

Wednesday:  King of Cups:  Today things are more stable.  The crisis of Monday has been resolved, or at least is on the right track.  Things have settled down, and you are once again in control of your life.

PHEW!!  Do let me know if this is relevant to you, or helps you in any way.

Brightest Blessings

AmSky
xx

Saturday 19 January 2013

Merry Meet!

Hi there!  I'm Amethyst Sky, and this is my blog!  I will be doing regular postings from The Brighton Arts Club, where I am based. 

I hope to do a daily horoscope blog, which will be great fun - basically i will think of a starsign, and draw a Tarot card.  I will then interpret the card and record it here.  Please let me know if my readings are relevant to anyone out there!

Anyway, still setting all this up, so I will be back to update soon! 

Blessed be

AmSky
xx