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Guides, care and the craft of tarot

30 articles
Samhain: The Ancestors, the Shadow and the Turning Wheel
Samhain Tarot: Crossing the Sacred Threshold
Guide26 October 2026

Samhain Tarot: Crossing the Sacred Threshold

A gentle Samhain tarot journey with the Cosmosis Tarot: a three-card spread, journaling, guided meditation, anointing oil and incense.

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The Art of Presence: Meditation, Mindfulness and the Tarot
Guide23 October 2026

The Art of Presence: Meditation, Mindfulness and the Tarot

A gentle guide to Tarot meditation: a five-minute practice to bring mindfulness, stillness and curiosity to your cards.

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Tarot Journaling: A Journey of Mindfulness, Meditation and Spiritual Growth
Guide19 October 2026

Tarot Journaling: A Journey of Mindfulness, Meditation and Spiritual Growth

How Tarot journaling, mindful meditation and spiritual reflection can build self-awareness and a meaningful record of your inner journey.

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Two Shadow Work Spreads to Meet Your Inner Protector
Guide16 October 2026

Two Shadow Work Spreads to Meet Your Inner Protector

Two tarot spreads for shadow work, with journal prompts and example readings, to help you meet the inner protector behind your ego defences.

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Ego Defences and Tarot Shadow Work: Understanding the Ways We Protect Ourselves
Guide12 October 2026

Ego Defences and Tarot Shadow Work: Understanding the Ways We Protect Ourselves

What are ego defences and how do they show up in shadow work? Explore denial, projection and avoidance with Tarot cards, a six card spread and journal prompts.

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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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