The Journal

Guides, care and the craft of tarot

25 articles
Ego Defences and Tarot Shadow Work: Understanding the Ways We Protect Ourselves
Mindful Meditation with the Tarot: Four Gentle Practices for Inner Reflection
Guide9 October 2026

Mindful Meditation with the Tarot: Four Gentle Practices for Inner Reflection

Four gentle tarot meditation practices for inner reflection, from a one card breath to shadow work and integration, using the Moonchild Tarot.

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The Johari Window and Shadow Work with Tarot: Exploring the Hidden Self
Guide6 October 2026

The Johari Window and Shadow Work with Tarot: Exploring the Hidden Self

Use the Johari Window as a shadow work tool with Tarot: a four-card spread and journaling prompts for the open, blind, hidden and unknown self.

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Introduction to Shadow Work in Tarot: Exploring the Hidden Self Through the Cards
Guide30 September 2026

Introduction to Shadow Work in Tarot: Exploring the Hidden Self Through the Cards

A gentle introduction to shadow work in tarot: what the shadow is, why the cards suit it, difficult cards, journalling and a five card spread.

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Mabon: Ritual, Spellcraft, Autumn Recipes and the Descent into Darkness
Guide18 September 2026

Mabon: Ritual, Spellcraft, Autumn Recipes and the Descent into Darkness

A complete Mabon ritual: tarot and oracle spread, a release spell, meditation, fruit harvest cake and a spiced apple drink recipe.

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Mabon: The Autumn Equinox, the Fruit Harvest and the Magic of Remembering
Guide15 September 2026

Mabon: The Autumn Equinox, the Fruit Harvest and the Magic of Remembering

The meaning of Mabon, the autumn equinox fruit harvest, a tarot and oracle spread, meditation, altar and incense to mark the turning Wheel.

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Tarot Spread Guide
Guide11 September 2026

Tarot Spread Guide

Seven tarot spreads explained, from a simple one card draw to the ten card Celtic Cross and Nine-Card Box.

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8 Ways to Use Tarot in Daily Life
Guide7 September 2026

8 Ways to Use Tarot in Daily Life

Eight simple ways to bring tarot into daily life through journaling, meditation, altar work, ritual and dream work.

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The Suit of Cups Explained: Card Meanings, Nine to King (Part 2)
Guide4 September 2026

The Suit of Cups Explained: Card Meanings, Nine to King (Part 2)

A guide to the Suit of Cups in tarot from Nine to King: what the later Cups and Court Cards reveal about emotional fulfilment, intuition and mastery.

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The Suit of Cups Explained: Card Meanings, Ace to Eight (Part 1)
Guide31 August 2026

The Suit of Cups Explained: Card Meanings, Ace to Eight (Part 1)

A guide to the Water element in tarot: discover the meanings of the Suit of Cups from Ace to Eight and what each card reveals about love, emotion and intuition.

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The Suit of Wands Explained: Card Meanings, Nine to King (Part 2)
Guide28 August 2026

The Suit of Wands Explained: Card Meanings, Nine to King (Part 2)

The Suit of Wands from Nine to King: resilience, responsibility and the four court cards of Fire, with upright and reversed tarot meanings explained.

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The Suit of Wands Explained: Card Meanings, Ace to Eight (Part 1)
Guide25 August 2026

The Suit of Wands Explained: Card Meanings, Ace to Eight (Part 1)

A guide to the Fire element in tarot: the Suit of Wands from Ace to Eight and what each card reveals about passion, creativity and drive.

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The Suit of Swords Explained: Card Meanings, Nine to King (Part 2)
Guide21 August 2026

The Suit of Swords Explained: Card Meanings, Nine to King (Part 2)

The Suit of Swords from Nine to King: upright and reversed meanings for the Nine, Ten, Page, Knight, Queen and King, plus Air element wisdom.

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The Suit of Swords Explained: Card Meanings, Ace to Eight (Part 1)
Guide17 August 2026

The Suit of Swords Explained: Card Meanings, Ace to Eight (Part 1)

A guide to the Air element in tarot: discover the meanings of the Suit of Swords from Ace to Eight and what each card reveals about thought, truth and conflict.

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The Suit of Pentacles Explained: Card Meanings, Nine to King (Part 2)
Guide14 August 2026

The Suit of Pentacles Explained: Card Meanings, Nine to King (Part 2)

Part 2 of our Suit of Pentacles guide: card meanings from Nine to King, how to spot Pentacles energy in daily life and key reversed meanings.

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The Suit of Pentacles Explained: Card Meanings, Ace to Eight (Part 1)
Guide10 August 2026

The Suit of Pentacles Explained: Card Meanings, Ace to Eight (Part 1)

A guide to the Earth element in tarot: discover the meanings of the Suit of Pentacles from Ace to Eight and what each card reveals about work, money and home.

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The Fool's Journey Through the Major Arcana, Part 2
Guide7 August 2026

The Fool's Journey Through the Major Arcana, Part 2

Temperance, The Devil, The Tower, The Star, The Moon, The Sun, Judgement and The World: the second half of the Fool's Journey through the Major Arcana.

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The Fool's Journey Through the Major Arcana, Part 1
Guide3 August 2026

The Fool's Journey Through the Major Arcana, Part 1

Discover the Fool's Journey through tarot's Major Arcana: from The Fool's leap of faith to Death's transformation, with the spiritual lesson behind every card.

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Minor Arcana Card Meanings: A Beginner's Guide, Part 2
Guide31 July 2026

Minor Arcana Card Meanings: A Beginner's Guide, Part 2

Minor arcana card meanings made simple: the four tarot suits, the numbers, the court cards and three easy spreads to start reading with confidence.

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The Beginner's Guide to Tarot: Learn the Cards, Part 1
Guide27 July 2026

The Beginner's Guide to Tarot: Learn the Cards, Part 1

Learn tarot from the beginning: what the cards are, where they came from, how a reading works and what the twenty-two cards at the deck's heart mean.

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How to Spot a Fake Tarot Deck: 7 Counterfeit Warning Signs
Guide24 July 2026

How to Spot a Fake Tarot Deck: 7 Counterfeit Warning Signs

How to spot a fake tarot deck: seven warning signs, from thin tuck boxes and QR codes to prices too good to be true, plus where to buy authentic decks.

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How to Choose Your First Tarot Deck: A Beginner's Guide
Guide21 July 2026

How to Choose Your First Tarot Deck: A Beginner's Guide

How to choose your first tarot deck: what to look for in artwork, cardstock, card size and guidebooks, so you find one that truly feels like yours.

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AI Tarot Decks: Why We Champion Independent Creators
Guide17 July 2026

AI Tarot Decks: Why We Champion Independent Creators

AI tarot decks are everywhere now. Why we champion independent, human-made tarot at The Guilded Veil and how to tell if a tarot deck was AI generated.

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How to Care for Your Tarot Deck
Guide10 July 2026

How to Care for Your Tarot Deck

Simple rituals to protect your tarot deck: a velvet bag and cotton cloth for storage and travel, plus cleansing with Palo Santo and Selenite.

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Welcome to The Guilded Veil
Guide1 July 2026

Welcome to The Guilded Veil

The Guilded Veil is a UK home for curated indie tarot decks, handmade pendulums and rune sets. Real artistry, never AI-generated. Step beyond the veil.

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