New Moon Readings

[wyld_dandelyon]

Hello! It's been a busy year, and the end of winter is always hard on my health. I've been working on getting out the vote for Wisconsin elections, and we got a progressive woman elected to Wiscosin's Supreme Court, a Judge with a lot more experience than either her Democratic challenger in the primary or her Republican challenger. But it was a lot of work, and exhausting in a time of year when my energy is low anyway.

To facilitate this, we ended up doing a bunch of work on the house, and I'd share a couple of photos here, but I still haven't figured out how to get DW to actually display my photos, and I want to get this post up. So, I finally got the cool dragon towel holders on the walls in the downstairs bathroom, and they look great.

And then there were taxes, which I wrote about in my Patreon, over here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/artist-and-tax-18012188 The piece is called The Artist and the Tax Monster.

And then the power thingy in my backup computer broke. The plastic is visibly cracked and I can't get power into the thing, so until that's fixed, that computer is not doing a dang thing. Then my partner accidentally knocked my primary computer to the floor and disconnected the screen from the rest of the computer, so that computer will need to be sent away for weeks to find out if it's even worth fixing. Aaaaaugh. That decidedly less pleasant photo is also on facebook instead of here.

So on the new moon this month, I got a new tiny computer that is partially set up now, and to celebrate I'm doing New Moon readings. Doubtless with typos. I apologize ahead of time.

As always, New friends and old are very welcome.


About the readings,

You can simply ask for a single card with no obligation to tip (though tips are very much appreciated, and allow you to ask for a clarifying card if the reading is not clear). The guitar case below is my personal PayPal link, featuring my own artwork, which does inspire me even though it isn't Tarot-related. Supporters of my Patreon at the $5 level get a two-card reading instead of one.

I am also offering a three-card reading for $20 or a five-card reading for $35, or if you want a larger reading we can discuss costs. A signal boost for readings or for my Patereon will also allow you to ask for a clarification card on some part of this reading, if you wish.

Regardless of the length of the reading, you may ask about real life or a creative project, even for a character you play in a game. I can draw a card for you to meditate on, to represent the Guide you need right now, or to get you unstuck. I can draw a card for your protagonist or villain, or can draw a card or cards for you to use as writing or art prompts, and I can modify a more-traditional five-card spread into a prompt for a story focusing on plot or characters or a little of both. Let me know if you have any particular request.

For free one card readings, you can pick from my decks, including the Brian Froud's Faeries Oracle, the Daughters of the Moon Tarot (one of the round decks), or the Shapeshifter Tarot. If you want a Guide to companion you in the new year or the holidays, the Susan Seddon Boulet art cards or Fairies Oracle both work well. If you don't pick a deck, I might pick from any of the decks available to me.

The first card is free (though tips are always appreciated). I understand all too well that when people don't have cash or spoons that is generally when they most need inspiration. Don't be afraid to ask for a card if you can't tip.

When you tip, it's helpful to me for you to mention it here so I can connect your Paypal information with your request. Tips should be at least $2 (Paypal charges fees). If Paypal doesn't work for you, drop me a message and we'll work something out. It's also helpful to remind me if you're a Patreon supporter, especially a new one!

I will reply to all requests. If I start to get overwhelmed, I will close to free readings; in that unlikely event, that will be in nice bold letters afte word Status below. I plan to stay open until late Friday for free readings. After that, you can ask for a paid reading, if you want one.

Thank you, Blessed Be, and may your new year be full of joy and dreams made happily true!

Status: Open!

As always, while I work hard to offer insight and inspiration, all I can legally promise is entertainment. See my "Dandelyon's Readings" page for a little more about my readings.

Comments

[acelightning]

The usual, and I've left a tip. This is not the proximate reason for the request, but it might give you some background.

And welcome back! I've missed you!

[wyld_dandelyon]

You should check out my Patreon page from time to time, some of the posts are public (initially or after a few days). (Edit--and it's really cool to get comments over there!)

And wow--sounds like I should be welcoming you back!

As I remember, your usual is a card from any deck?

[acelightning]

Alas, my finances still aren't as predictable as they should be; I can't sign up for Patreon because I never can tell whether the money will be in the account when the payment is due.

Yes, basically just whatever the Universe things my husband and I need to know right now. Thank you!

Patreon

[wyld_dandelyon]

I understand about the finances. But you don't have to sign up to read the public posts, and I'd welcome your company there.

Re: Patreon

[acelightning]

I thought I did have to sign up to the Patreon page in order to read the posts. How do I sign up to read the posts?

Re: Patreon

[wyld_dandelyon]

Well, I switched to a different web browser and went to Patreon's main page and clicked on "Explore Creators" and then was able to search to find people. (There's two Deirdre Murphys there, I believe me and Catie Murphy's sister.) I also think you can click on the link here (or paste it into the browser) to see my page without all that extra work:

https://www.patreon.com/Wyld_Dandelyon

Some of the posts will note that they're for supporters, of course. But you can click "continue reading" on any of the ones that aren't locked to read the whole post.

I do some posts public just for people like you, and set some other posts to go public after my supporters get a chance to read them first. Others will remain patrons only, of course. If nothing is locked, there's nothing to lure people who do have the money to subscribe into doing so.

I do have to get better at letting people know they're there, though!

Re: Patreon

[acelightning]

Okay, I've signed up! :-)

Re: Patreon

[wyld_dandelyon]

Yay! Welcome.

The Dark Lady

[wyld_dandelyon]

Come on in. Don't mind the boxes of clip boards and Tammy Baldwin literature--unless, you're interested, of course. This desk that the Habitat for Humanity Restore wouldn't take is coming in handy now--did I tell you my sister said I'd turned most of my first floor into a precinct office? Metaphorically, anyway.

And look--we got the chandelier cleaned! The one in the foyer, anyway. The one in the dining room has to be done yet. But come in, have a seat, can I get gsomething to drink?

We get into the dining room, and stop. There, in the center of the lazy susan that sits in the center of the round table, the Dark Lady is sitting, legs crossed, long fingers bent into a meditative state. I fall silent.

She is relaxed in the silence, powerful, waiting--but not for us. At least, not for us to fill the silence. She is the guardian of things not-yet-known, of seeds sleeping in the ground, of ideas almost ready to become conscious. It is the dark of the moon, which is her time, and the end of winter, which is also her time.

She looks up and smiles gently. "Welcome."

It is my house, it feels odd to have her welcome us--and yet it feels just right too. Faeries don't follow human logic unless they want to, after all.

She gestures and we join her in sitting, though we use the chairs. It feels good to just rest, to draw in energy to replace what we've used, and to be open to the mysteries, the energy of the new things that are to come. The promise of the coming spring, real or metaphorical, fills the air. To me, it's like stardust and dark chocolate, and the scent of roses.

I will have roses, I always do, because I planted them. What have you planted, that sleeps right now due to the weather or your health or lack of time, energy, or other resources? Whatever it is, it is not dead, just resting. Like we are just resting, right now.

I close my eyes, the next chapter of my cozy mystery almost at the tips of my fingers. I'm drawn into the plot, the motives of the characters, all the little details, and I don't notice you for a bit. Perhaps the Dark Lady speaks to you, or perhaps her message to you is as apparent to you as her message to me is to me, in the silence.

Eventually, I open my eyes and she is gone. I go to get us some fresh, cold water, three glasses. I don't expect her to return, really, but it feels wrong not to include her in the ritual libation. I offer you food as well, something simple, since eating can help a person come back from deep meditation or ritual, but you should only accept if it feels right. Everybody's different.

Re: The Dark Lady

[acelightning]

This is the perfect response! Being a Crone myself, I deeply value the advice of the Dark Lady. My husband agrees (this time, anyway), and we are learning how to wait. Thank you, and thank Her!

Re: The Dark Lady

[wyld_dandelyon]

You are very welcome!