Introduction: Connecting Tarot with Nature's Cycles Having created a nature-inspired deck based on my own interactions with nature in the Pacific Northwest of my upbringing, the Pacific Islands of my ancestors, and the cultivated plants of my garden, I love the connection of tarot to the seasons. It helps me...
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A Complete Guide to Nature-Themed Tarot: Connecting with Plants Through the Cards
Have you been drawn to both the natural world and tarot, wondering how these two paths might intertwine? While traditional tarot often shows us humanity through structured, monarchic imagery, nature-themed tarot helps us to see our humanity and the natural world as intrinsically intertwined--with nature as kinship and plants as...
Small Business Planning Guide: Yardia's 2025 Goals for Creative Business Growth
Every year between shipping holiday orders and welcoming January, I take time to plan what's next for my Pacific Northwest stationery business, from both a practical perspective and from a more intuitive journaling practice. After a steady 2024 that taught me a lot about contentment and resilience, I'm entering 2025 with a...
How to Choose Your Word of the Year with Tarot Cards: A Step-by-Step Guide
Are you wondering how to select a meaningful word of the year? Discover how to use tarot cards for personal growth and intentional goal-setting. As a tarot deck creator and artist, I'm excited to share my personal journey of using nature-inspired tarot cards to choose my guiding word for 2025....
2024 Small Business Year in Review: Growth, Challenges, and Creative Milestones at Yardia
Looking back at Yardia's 2024 journey in the stationery and greeting card business, this year definitely brought some unexpected twists and turns. From industry recognition to personal challenges, 2024 was a year that taught me about sustainable business growth, creative resilience, and finding contentment in steady progress. Embracing Growth Through...