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# The Hermit's Lamp

Tarot, Orisha, & Magick

## Posts

- [Tarot Blog](https://thehermitslamp.com/tarot_blog/)
- [If I had a hammer...](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/01/if-i-had-a-hammer/) - Our life always impacts what we see in the cards. This weeks Court Card is inspired by the time I have spent doing construction of the new home for my store.
- [What mysteries will be revealed in the crystal ball?](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/02/what-mysteries-will-be-revealed-in-the-crystal-ball/) - What truths are you searching for in your life? What might spirit have to say to you if you asked your deepest darkest question of it?
- [How do you know if it means something of not?](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/05/how-do-you-know-if-it-means-something-of-not/) - We are surrounded by symbols that might be important communications from our spirit. Or maybe they mean nothing. How do you decide?
- [How to Build Profound Relationships with Plants with Rowan and Sage](https://thehermitslamp.com/2026/01/how-to-build-profound-relationships-with-plants-with-rowan-and-sage/) - For listeners wanting to begin or deepen their plant work—whether medicinal or magical—the episode offers practical guidance.
- [EP133 A Journey into Divination](https://thehermitslamp.com/2025/11/ep133-a-journey-into-divination/) - Erika Robinson shares practical Lenormand insights, deep intuition tips, and using divination for activism, community, and personal growth.
- [EP132 Stepping into the Depths of Witchcraft](https://thehermitslamp.com/2025/03/ep132-stepping-into-the-depths-of-witchcraft/) - If you're looking to start practicing witchcraft, this episode will give you the pointers you need to begin. With patience and practice, you’ll be building solid relationships with the spiritual world in no time.
- [EP131 The Art of Presence: Engaging with Life](https://thehermitslamp.com/2025/03/ep131-the-art-of-presence-engaging-with-life/) - Whether you're looking to deepen your awareness, explore the symbolic world, or reflect on your own place in the grand tapestry of existence, this episode is a must-listen.
- [EP130 How to start Unlocking the Secrets of Tarot](https://thehermitslamp.com/2025/03/ep130-how-to-start-unlocking-the-secrets-of-tarot/) - This episode invites you to explore, experiment, and trust your tarot journey. It’s not about being "right"—it’s about discovery, transformation, and magic.
- [EP 35 How do we fix the world?](https://thehermitslamp.com/2015/04/how-do-we-fix-the-world/) - How do we deal with legacy of culture, history, inequality and power dynamics in the world? One place to start is by ridding our internal life of their influence.
- [EP129 Lessons from Our Ancestors: A Tarot Perspective](https://thehermitslamp.com/2025/02/ep129-lessons-from-our-ancestors-a-tarot-perspective/) - Andrew McGregor and Nancy Hendrickson connect ancestral work with tarot for healing, growth, and happiness. We even talk about dealing with the hard ones.
- [EP128 Learning Astrology with Theresa Reed](https://thehermitslamp.com/2025/02/ep128-learning-astrology-with-theresa-reed/) - Learning Astrology does not need to be complicated. Theresa and Andrew will get you started towards a fund and rewarding practice!
- [EP127 Cretaceous Magic was Better](https://thehermitslamp.com/2025/01/ep127-cretaceous-magic-was-better/) - Tough times call for fake occult rock bands! I have gotten Aidan, Fabeku, and myself back together to launch my return to podcasting.
- [EP 32 Destiny, Choice, & Spirit Guides with Intuitive Mitchell](https://thehermitslamp.com/2015/01/destiny-choice-spirit-guides-with-intuitve-mitchell/) - Mitchell and I talk about the realities of opening to spirit. What it is like to live and work with guides. How free will factors into life and what destiny might mean.
- [EP 49 With Ashley Oppon](https://thehermitslamp.com/2016/04/ep49-love-culture-and-cards-with-ashley-oppon/) - Topics include: Finding your confidence. Race and representation in the tarot. And how other peoples expectations of you shouldn't matter.
- [EP120 Anti-Racism, Tarot, and Accessibility with Maria Minnis](https://thehermitslamp.com/2021/06/ep120-anti-racism-tarot-and-accessibility-with-maria-minnis/) - Maria and Andrew explore the topic of anti-racism through tarot and their own journeys. talking about curiosity, accessibility, the nature of tarot, and how to show up for this kind of change. This conversation is very much an invitation into this topic.
- [EP123 Listening, Colonialism, Rage and Tarot with Aunty K](https://thehermitslamp.com/2021/10/ep123-listening-colonialism-rage-and-tarot-with-aunty-k/) - Aunty K has been been doing some deep thinking about the relationship between tarot and indigenous communities. Important stuff we should all think about.
- [Welcome to my New Website](https://thehermitslamp.com/2009/02/welcome-to-my-new-website/) - Here it is, the long awaited new site to go with my new space. I will be posting here on a regular basis, in sync with the moon, to share ideas, stories, meditations and news about my work and space. You can also stay up to date with the latest updates subscribe to our newsletter.
- [Truth & Honesty – Part III](https://thehermitslamp.com/2009/04/truth-honesty-part-iii/) - Truth & Honesty – Part III - Is my truth 'Truth'? Is my truth ‘Truth’? Now you might be thinking to yourself “but there are times to be honest with people regardless of whether it is comfortable or not”. That compassion and friendship might demand we tell an uncomfortable Truth to someone. Of course there are.
- [There is more to Tarot than being right](https://thehermitslamp.com/2009/04/there-is-more-to-tarot-than-being-right/) - When I started reading cards professionally for people it never occurred to me that I might do a reading without endeavoring to predict the future. I just assumed that this is what most clients wanted and that is what I had to give them. Over time it became clear to me that the flashy side
- [The Wandering Path and the Road to Evolution – Part 1](https://thehermitslamp.com/2009/07/wanderin_path_part1/) - Recently, I have had a number of clients asking me to help them solve the question “How do I know when I have to stop being a dilettante and commit to a spiritual road?” Or perhaps more to the point, “When does narrowing the field of my focus become an asset in my search for
- [The Wandering Path and the Road to Evolution – Part 2](https://thehermitslamp.com/2009/08/the-wandering-path-and-the-road-to-evolution-part-2/) - Did you read part 1? You can read it here. For years when I started walking my path, I felt that if I did not do spiritual things every day I was not fulfilling my end of the bargain. In looking back over my journals from those early years I find frequent comments about how
- [The Wandering Path and the Road to Evolution – Part 3](https://thehermitslamp.com/2009/08/the-wandering-path-and-the-road-to-evolution-part-3/) - We all probably know people who have done everything. They are master this, exalted that and currently learning the 20 latest techniques. That is all well and good, heck, if you look at my resume it probably reads like that too. The challenge with doing 1,000,000 things is not in any one thing, but in
- [Surviving and thriving during transition!](https://thehermitslamp.com/2009/09/surviving-and-thriving-during-transition/) - So the last year has been one of endless transition for me. Between changing my work, moving, undergoing initiations, and having another child, it’s been quite a ride. The hardest part for me in all of these changes was not the work, or the actual change, it was that point of weightlessness in between being
- [10 things to do when you don't know what a card means in a reading.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2009/09/10-things-to-do-when-you-dont-know-what-a-card-means-in-a-reading/) - So this list is designed for two uses: 1. It will help folks who are just starting to read tarot in solidifying their understanding of the cards and 2. It will give them a tool to use when the meaning of the card slips out of mind. Even with 23 years of reading under my
- [Should is a four letter word!](https://thehermitslamp.com/2009/10/should-is-a-four-letter-word/) - More often than not clients have internal obstacles that are stronger, or perhaps even responsible, for their external challenges. They come to a reading asking for help dealing with their boyfriend, their boss, their luck, or whatever. Though the discussion certainly covers what is going on in the world, the reading – in the end
- [The Fool, Magician and Priestess](https://thehermitslamp.com/2009/10/the-fool-magician-and-priestess/) - This meditation came out of an advanced Tarot class I ran last year. We explored the relationship of different cards to each other based largely on the Tree of Life. This meditation focused on the three paths that originate in Kether - the first emanation from the primal unity. If you think of this as
- [4 Manifestations of the Spirit in the Tarot](https://thehermitslamp.com/2009/11/4-manifestations-of-the-power-in-the-tarot/) - This meditation came out of an advanced Tarot class I ran last year. We explored the relationship of different cards to each other based largely on the Tree of Life. This meditation focused on the four paths that cross the abyss - the boundary between the unmanifest spiritual plane and manifest plane. If you think
- [That Monkey is always distorting my truth!](https://thehermitslamp.com/2010/02/that-monkey-is-always-distorting-my-truth/) - A little while back I wrote a post about what to do when you get lost in a reading or don’t know what a card means. This week it happened to me in pretty stellar fashion so I thought I’d share how I got myself out of the block. I was reading for a client
- [Delving into the Unconscious - Part 2](https://thehermitslamp.com/2010/05/delving-into-the-unconscious-part-2/) - If you missed the first part of this series you can find it here. Our conscious mind only sees a part of the picture. In the shadows of the unconscious the keys to understanding the whole of a person can be found. In the underground cave the Hermit finds the light he is looking for,
- [Living my destiny with Tarot!](https://thehermitslamp.com/2010/11/living-my-destiny-with-tarot/) - I have been absent from my blog for a while. That life has been busy is the excuse. The reality is I set a format that was too narrow for me to keep up and be excited about all the time. I will be expanding my focus to include a broader spectrum of subjects and
- [New Podcast Project is now LIVE!](https://thehermitslamp.com/2010/11/new-podcast-project-is-now-live/) - Myself and James Wells have started a new podcast called Toronto Tarot Portal. You can check it out by clicking the link.
- [The Fool's first step](https://thehermitslamp.com/2010/12/the-fools-first-step/) - The Fool is known for leaping. He is often shown stepping off a cliff, which he seems unaware of. Below are a few drawings that I have been working on around the Fool's journey. I have a lot of ideas about what kind of symbols should be included in the cards in general - most
- [The Magician](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/01/the-magician/) - The Fool does not know where he is going or why. The Magician only does what is in alignment with his path or destiny. With the Magician every act, gesture, or word is intentional. Of course he is an illusionist too. Truth with a capital T achieved through using truth or illusion depending on which
- [The High Priestess](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/01/the-high-priestess/) - I have tried to draw a version of this card for a long time. One version had a few lines and some very frustrated looking scrawl saying "Who are you?" across the started image. I think it is in part her divine feminine nature that I struggled with. It is also that this card is
- [The Empress - nurturer of the world](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/01/the-empress-nurturer-of-the-world/) - This drawing came out fully formed. No pre-sketches or working out of ideas. It is also the first time I have felt like my drawing skills are coming back. The drawings previous to this one are rough out lines that need to be redrawn sometime soon. The Empress here has as her primary focus the
- [Creating a Tarot Deck from the inside out.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/01/creating-a-tarot-deck-from-the-inside-out/) - I have been working out my ideas for the Emperor, after an unsatisfying first draft, and thought it might be interesting to talk about my process around creating these cards. I am first and foremost a visual thinker. When I need to sort out what I think about ideas or formulate a plan I will
- [The Emperor - finally shows his face!](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/01/the-emperor-finally-shows-his-face/) - After a few versions of the Emperor I feel like he has finally showed his face. I am realizing as I go along with the creation of my deck that a few things are important as themes in the art I am making for the cards. One is that the characters need to be outdoors
- [A better Fool.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/02/a-better-fool/) - Well really just a more flushed out drawing of the original outline in the earlier post. Comment Guidelines If you would like to leave a comment please do leave supportive input. Questions or discussion about symbolism. Thoughts and feelings that arise for you from looking at this work. Please keep in mind this is a
- [EP 01 Interviews about change with Nancy Antenucci](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/02/interviews-about-change-with-nancy-antenucci/) - Welcome to the first interview in the series. Back in the early days of the year I found myself thinking a lot about both my successes and not successes and those of the people who worked with me. I started to wonder why it is that some people change easily and others seem to not
- [EP 02 Interviews about change with Rachel Pollack](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/03/interviews-about-change-with-rachel-pollack/) - This is the second interview in a series about changing, getting stuck and finding the life you want. In this installment I talk with Rachel Pollack, creator of the The Shinning Tribe tarot, author, and teacher. We talked about change and the impact readings have on people from our experience and in light of the
- [Audio interviews are now on iTunes](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/03/audio-interviews-are-now-on-itunes/) - I have set up an iTunes channel for the audio content of the blog. If you would like an easy way to sync my series "Interviews about change" with your computer, phone or whatever you can do it all through iTunes by clicking this link. I will still post all the content here - you
- [The Lovers card](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/03/the-lovers-card/) - I think that the Lovers is the most complex card in the deck. I have been pondering it and chewing it over for a long time - just trying to get to it's essence. In terms of ideas this card speaks of: • the promise of union • the ceremony of marriage • contracts • jealousy • inner conflict • looking
- [Layers on top of layers](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/03/layers-on-top-of-layers/) - As I have been working on the cards, and especially the Lovers card, I find myself thinking about the structure or architecture of the cards. With working on the cards there is often a movement or structure behind the image. In conceptualizing the Lovers card I realized there is a three part layering going on
- [The Hierophant - initiation and baptism](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/03/the-hierophant-initiation-and-baptism/) - In working on this card I was thinking about John the baptist a lot. It is a cleansing, a baptism, and an initiation. I think that the Hierophant initiates us in to the mysteries of life and prepares us to receive deeper mysteries about what transcends this life. He is the beginning of the process
- [EP 03 Interviews about change with Mary Greer](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/03/interviews-about-change-with-mary-greer/) - This is the third interview in a series about changing, getting stuck and finding the life you want. You can find the podcast on all services or if you'd like to get it in your email along with other blog posts click here to join the bi-weekly newsletter. Mary Greer and I caught up so
- [Roll out the Chariot](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/04/roll-out-the-chariot/) - I have been pondering the Chariot as the process of entering the world of duality. For some reason I am still trying to make sense of the Gnostic deity Abraxas feels very relevant to this card. If you look at the charioteer, chariot and the twin serpents carrying it forward it is in some way
- [The Hermit - In search of the light](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/04/the-hermit-in-search-of-the-light/) - I love the Hermit. I love the searching for truth. I love the austerity. I love the silence and the seclusion. To me the Hermit and the cave are one. Together they search beyond the boundaries of existence or at least incarnation. Though the drawing does not show it so clearly in black and white,
- [The Chariot manifests itself.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/04/the-chariot-manifests-itself/) - Here is a better drawing of the Chariot card. Would you like to learn more about reading Tarot or get a reading done? I am available anywhere in the world via phone or skype or in person in Toronto. Book here. Comment Guidelines If you would like to leave a comment please do leave supportive
- [EP 04 Interviews about change with Art Rosengarten](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/04/interviews-about-change-with-art-rosengarten/) - This is the sixth interview in a series about changing, getting stuck and finding the life you want. You can find the podcast on all services or if you'd like to get it in your email along with other blog posts click here to join the bi-weekly newsletter. In this interview I chat with Art
- [The Wheel of Fortune](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/05/the-wheel-of-fortune/) - I see the wheel of fortune as a multi-faceted image. It is about multi lifetime issues and patterns on all scales. Below is a mask which I was given from Mexico that hangs in my reading room. It shows the three stages of life youth, old age and death. This image inspired a lot of
- [Fun with a Camera and tarot](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/05/tarotandcamera/) - This shot is one I will be using for some promotional stuff. Thought you might enjoy it. Would you like to learn more about reading Tarot or get a reading done? I am available anywhere in the world via phone or skype or in person in Toronto. Book here. Comment Guidelines If you would like
- [Making Hidden Knowledge Speak](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/05/making-hidden-knowledge-speak/) - One of the things I love about Tarot is the mystery. Doing a reading involves processes that are at best obscure and often transcend conscious understanding. I am at a loss beyond a certain point to really answer how I do what I do. Studying the cards brings up a variety of issues that may
- [Why so many birds in my Tarot deck?](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/06/why-so-many-birds-in-my-tarot-deck/) - I have been continually surprised by how many birds are showing up in my drawings of the tarot cards. Pelicans, storks, hawks, doves, and a variety of other avian friends. I just did this painting last week of the red wing blackbird. I have been getting my groove with painting again and am very happy
- [EP 05 Interviews about change with Lon Milo DuQuette](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/06/interviews-about-change-with-lon-milo-duquette/) - In this interview I chat with Lon Milo DuQuette about change, tarot and initiation. We cover: the relationship between asking the right question and getting the answer you need ceremonial magick and it's relationship to the tarot what magickal people ask when they get readings the real reason Lon made his own deck
- [Jamaican Tarot - The Majors Part 1](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/07/jamaican-tarot-part-1/) - While in Jamaica I used my iPhone to create a Tarot deck in 6 days.
- [Ep 06 Interviews about change with James Wells](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/11/interviews-about-change-with-james-wells/) - This is the fifth interview in a series about changing, getting stuck and finding the life you want. You can find the podcast on all services or if you'd like to get it in your email along with other blog posts click here to join the bi-weekly newsletter. In this interview I chat with James
- [Let your light shine out](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/01/let-your-light-shine-out/) - People always see the worst when the Tower comes in a reading. It can be a hard energy to deal with but there is another side to the Tower where it can be a card of stability.
- [Re-visioning the Tower](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/02/re-visioning-the-tower/) - The Tower's hidden face - that of the enduring house of God - has been on my mind and inspired this painting.
- [A strong foundation makes for a strong Tower!](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/02/a-strong-foundation-makes-a-strong-tower/) - How to work with the Tower to avoid burning your candle at both ends and create stability and boundaries.
- [Becoming the Queen of Swords](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/02/becoming-the-queen-of-swords/) - Sometimes we need to open up our communication and set better boundaries in order to find the happiness and balance we need.
- [Bathe in the Rainbow of Renewal](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/03/ostarabloghop2012/) - This post is part of the Tarot Blog Hop series for Ostara. Each post looks to answer the topic "Ostara: Paint a journey with new life." If you are following this thread you will have gotten here from from a post by Amanda at 78 Whispers. The link to the next post in this series can
- [I read cards with some help from my friend.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/03/i-read-cards-with-some-help-from-my-friend/) - This is the first post received my from my guide who helps me read the tarot cards for people. She has asked to have her own voice shared directly with you.
- [Stop being all alone.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/03/stop-being-all-alone/) - Do you feel alone? My guide Melinda has a lot to say about finding connection and enjoying living life.
- [Toronto Tarot Symposium - Sharing in the Learning](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/04/toronto-tarot-symposium-sharing-in-the-learning/) - If this your first time visiting my blog please take a moment to subscribe to my blog while you are here via email. If you are looking to book a reading please contact me. On March 10th, over 25 folks got together in Toronto to spend the day building a deeper connection with tarot. I
- [Fill up your cups.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/04/fill-up-your-cups/) - We all want happiness and success - but often we don't do enough to keep the happiness we have so we can build on it. A post by my guide Melinda.
- [Is your life a car wreck? Or a classic to be restored?](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/04/is-you-life-a-car-wreck/) - If this your first time visiting my blog please take a moment to subscribe to my blog while you are here via email. In chatting with my wife the other night, we started talking about making repairs to a car as a good analogy for figuring out when to let go in life. At what
- [Where do you find nourishment?](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/04/where-do-you-find-nourishment/) - How do we find nourishment when our cups are empty? When things have not worked out as we planned?
- [Are you walled in by your strength? - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/04/are-you-walled-in-by-your-strength-melindas-friday-message/) - How do reach someone who is walled in behind their own power and authority? A Friday post by my guide Melinda.
- [Understanding the Tarot through Art.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/04/understanding-the-tarot-through-art/) - Do you want to get your intuition flowing and get closer to the cards? Try using your creativity to access deeper levels of understanding.
- [The Life of a Fortune Teller - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/04/the-life-of-a-fortune-teller-melindas-friday-message/) - People have been asking to know more about Melinda's life. Where is she from? When did she live? What was her life like? Read and find out.
- [How Bob Fell off the Earth and Became the Fool](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/05/beltane-2012-bloghop/) - What did the Fool do before he left on his journey? Read the story of Bob and Petunia and how Bob became the Fool.
- [You don't need Healing - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/05/you-dont-need-healing-melindas-friday-message/) - Melinda shares her ideas of what you really need to know when your world is falling apart and it is not healing or advice. One of Melinda's Friday Messages.
- [Nurture and Tend to the Flow - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/05/nurture-and-tend-to-the-flow-melindas-friday-message/) - My guide Melinda shares her ideas about money and flow and how to find success in your life and career. This post is part of a series on how to live life based on the tarot.
- [Are you ready to choose love? Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/05/are-you-ready-to-chose-love-melindas-friday-message/) - Love is waiting for you in the world - it just might not look like you think it will. The only catch is you need to let it in.
- [Love can be a Narrow Road - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/05/love-can-be-a-narrow-road-melindas-friday-message/) - So there are two troubles that get in the way of finding happiness in love once you have met someone. One is putting up with too much and the other is not working enough to keep it alive.
- [Jamaican Tarot - The Majors pt2](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/05/jamaican-tarot-the-majors-pt2/) - Tarot is everywhere. I was in Jamaica recently on holiday and thought for fun I would try and create a Tarot deck with my iPhone while I was there.
- [How to make Love Last a Lifetime - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/06/how-to-make-love-last-a-lifetime-melindas-friday-message/) - Melinda, my spirit guide, shares the things that made her relationship last over 50 years. Part of her weekly posts on how to live your life based on the wisdom of tarot.
- [Jamaican Tarot - The Wands](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/06/jamaican-tarot-the-wands/) - While in Jamaica I set the goal of creating a tarot deck in a week with my iPhone. This post is the entire suit of wands.
- [How to find the Love of your Life - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/06/how-to-find-the-love-of-your-life-melindas-friday-message/) - Ever wonder how to find the love of your life? My guide Melinda lays out the bare truth - you might not like it but it will help you if you are serious about have a lasting relationship.
- [Jamaican Tarot - The Cups](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/06/jamaican-tarot-the-cups/) - While in Jamaica I set the goal of creating a tarot deck in a week with my iPhone. This post is the entire suit of cups.
- [Untangle your Life and Find Happiness - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/06/untangle-your-life-and-find-happiness-melindas-friday-message/) - You probably know more than you are aware of when it comes to straightening out your life. My guide Melinda shares her ideas on getting the life you want.
- [How Bob enjoyed his day in the Sun](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/06/litha_bloghop_2012/) - How to best live the Sun card. Part of the Litha Tarot Bloghop.
- [Do you want to know the future?  Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/06/do-you-want-to-know-the-future-melindas-friday-message/) - If this your first time visiting my blog please take a moment to subscribe to my blog while you are here via email. Welcome to another of my guide Melinda's Friday messages about how to live life. If you'd like to know more about her and what she has to say you can find more
- [Are you fated to live the life you are living? Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/06/are-you-fated-to-live-the-life-you-are-living-melindas-friday-message/) - If this your first time visiting my blog please take a moment to subscribe to my blog while you are here via email. Welcome to another of my guide Melinda's Friday messages about how to live life. If you'd like to know more about her and what she has to say you can find more
- [Please Just Stop - Melinda's Friday Message.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/07/please-just-stop-melindas-friday-message/) - Sometimes the best thing you can do is to stop what you are doing, kiss it farewell and put it to the curb.
- [What is on your mind? Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/07/what-is-on-your-mind-melindas-friday-message/) - My guide Melinda wants to know what is on your mind. About her, tarot, or life in general. Just ask and she will get back to you.
- [How You can Save the World - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/07/how-you-can-save-the-world-melindas-friday-message/) - This week Melinda speaks about what she thinks we each need to do in order to save the world.
- [The Earth Teaches Patience](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/08/the-earth-teaches-patience/) - What does the tarot have to say about patience? Well it has 4 ways of telling us what kind of patience we need.
- [It all Starts with You - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/08/it-all-starts-with-you-melindas-friday-message/) - Are you looking for the miracle that is self love?
- [Are you actually getting ahead? Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/08/are-you-actually-getting-ahead-melindas-friday-message/) - Is the work you are doing on yourself working? Melinda, my guide, talks about how to find the help that will actually help you.
- [Dancing with Relationships - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/08/dancing-with-relationships-melindas-friday-message/) - How do you hold onto your relationships and deal with the disappointment that can come from other people?
- [Have you listened to my podcast the Toronto Tarot Portal?](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/08/have-you-listened-to-my-podcast-the-toronto-tarot-portal/) - Did you know that I have been doing a podcast with James Wells for over a year now? Each episode we take a tarot topic and delve into it.
- [It is the Living that Matters - Melinda's Friday Post](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/08/it-is-the-living-that-matters-melindas-friday-post/) - How is your ego getting in the way of your happiness? What are you giving too much importance to in your life?
- [Are you Caught in a Web of Egos? Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/09/are-you-caught-in-a-web-of-egos-melindas-friday-message/) - How does your ego navigate the world of egos around you? How is it working for you and how is it working against you?
- [Free Yourself from the Web of Egos - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/09/free-yourself-from-the-web-of-egos-melindas-friday-message/) - If this your first time visiting my blog please take a moment to subscribe to my blog while you are here via email. Welcome to another of my guide Melinda's Friday messages about how to live life. If you'd like to know more about her and what she has to say you can find more
- [Are you Listening to Yourself? - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/09/are-you-listening-to-yourself-melindas-friday-message/) - If this your first time visiting my blog please take a moment to subscribe to my blog while you are here via email. Welcome to another of my guide Melinda's Friday messages about how to live life. If you'd like to know more about her and what she has to say you can find more
- [Interviews about Gender - Theresa Reed and Matt Williams](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/09/interviews-about-gender-theresa-reid-and-matt-williams/) - Does gender matter to the structure of tarot? How does a reader manage the complicated gender roles and stereotypes of their client?
- [It means less than you think - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/09/it-means-less-than-you-think-melindas-friday-message/) - Is our search for meaning just a modern-day version of superstition? My guide Melinda sure thinks so.
- [What it does Mean? - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/10/what-it-does-mean-melindas-friday-message/) - How much are we reinterpreting the facts of events around us based on our expectations, fears and anxieties.
- [How to be Happier Now - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/10/how-to-be-happier-melindas-friday-message/) - Melinda shares her thoughts on things you can do to be happier right now.
- [Happiness is not a Destination - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/10/happiness-is-not-a-destination-melindas-friday-message/) - Looking for happiness like it is a goal or a destination won't help you find lasting joy. Happiness is a road that we can walk every day.
- [Sometimes Spirit has to Wait - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/10/sometimes-spirit-has-to-wait-melindas-friday-message/) - Sometimes you need to rest. Sometimes spirit has to wait. Sometimes life just gets in the way. Your spirit will be waiting when you return to it.
- [Compassion is the Key to Success - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/11/compassion-is-the-key-to-success-melindas-friday-message/) - Our place is in the world and in relationship to the world. Compassion allows us to both help ourselves and others so that everyone benefits.
- [Can you accept Compassion - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/11/can-you-accept-compassion-melindas-friday-message/) - I want to start to speak about receiving compassion. Receiving compassion requires us to be witnessed and being seen is something many people work hard to avoid.
- [Compassion is not Approval - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/11/compassion-is-not-approval-melindas-friday-message/) - Why should you care about compassion? Especially for that jerk of a boss, or the lazy partner you just broke up with, or your neurotic Aunt Sally? You should be compassionate because it will free you. All of the judgment and criticism you might be carrying work to keep you engaged and prevent you getting on with your life.
- [The Fall of Rob Ford - Reading Toronto as Tarot](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/12/the-fall-of-rob-ford-reading-toronto-as-tarot/) - What does Rob Ford have to do with the tarot? Well his whole eviction from office feels a lot like the tarot card The Hanged Man. Stuck in a serious way and yet all sides are sticking their tongue out at each other.
- [Compassion Trumps Death - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/12/compassion-trumps-death-melindas-friday-message/) - Compassion is one of the most profound and transformative states we can experience. It can change us, the world and even overcome death.
- [Lady with Golf Club Assaults Man - Reading Detroit as Tarot](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/12/lady-with-golf-club-assaults-man-reading-detroit-as-tarot/) - The way in which people relate to violence has a lot to do with what kinds of violence they are used to being around. The 5 of Wands nearly pulled me in on my recent trip to Detroit.
- [Welcome to the End of the World - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/12/welcome-to-the-end-of-the-world-melindas-friday-message/) - It seems like part of human nature to see a big number or pattern on their calendars and attach a significance to it. It is not new - every new century inspires someone to think it might be the end.
- [Do not be a Fool in 2013 – Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/12/do-not-be-a-fool-in-2013-melindas-friday-message/) - Everyone may have advice for you but what you learn for yourself from your own life will always serve you better!
- [Supporting Justice - Reading Toronto as Tarot](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/01/supporting-justice-reading-toronto-as-tarot/) - 500 people, including my family, joined together in song at the Eaton Centre to support Chief Spence's hunger strike. The juxtaposition of the consumerism and flash mob was deeply moving.
- [Please Hope - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/01/please-hope-melindas-friday-message/) - What does Melinda want from you going into 2013? She hopes you will hope and ask more of the future.
- [Stop Fighting and You Might Win More Often - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/01/stop-fighting-and-you-might-win-more-often-melindas-friday-message/) - I want to talk today about the middle path. In so many situations we get polarized into different camps or positions. It is human nature to look at things from a "us and them" perspective.
- [Conflict Ends with a Question - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/01/conflict-ends-with-a-question-melindas-friday-message/) - As a reader, I was always in one way or another an outsider. I lead a nomadic life. Yet when people came to see me it was always human to human.
- [Is Victory in the Air? – Reading Toronto as Tarot](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/01/is-victory-in-the-air-reading-toronto-as-tarot/) - It is a big time of transition within the Liberal Party of Canada on both the Federal and the Ontario Provincial level they are looking for new leaders. Lets hope they choose wisely.
- [5 Ways to Resolve Conflict - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/02/5-ways-to-resolve-conflict-melindas-friday-message/) - Boundaries are good but walls only go so far in resolving and preventing conflict. These 5 questions can help change the direction of a conversation from conflict to peace.
- [Are you Listening or Waiting to be Heard? – Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/02/are-you-listening-or-waiting-to-be-heard-melindas-friday-message/) - Listening is not synonymous with a loss of power. If you really want to have the connections and relationships you want it is the key to success!
- [What did you Learn on Valentine's Day? – Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/02/what-did-you-learn-on-your-valentines-day-melindas-friday-message/) - Melinda, my guide, wishes you all a a love filled Friday the 15th. She also asks about how your relationship with yourself is going.
- [Do You Feel Stuck on the Wheel? - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/03/do-you-feel-stuck-on-the-wheel-melindas-friday-message/) - Too busy to connect to your life, your family, your spirit, or your world? Melinda talks about the nature of busy and how to know when too much is too much.
- [She Speaks in Silence – Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/03/she-speaks-in-silence-melindas-friday-message/) - If you have the time to just sit with her in silence you may find that she reveals a great deal to you. This is no grand political statement on this day about the nature of gender but an invitation to memory and the possibility of connecting deeply with this part of yourself.
- [Take the Emperor for a Walk - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/03/take-the-emperor-for-a-walk-melindas-friday-message/) - What happens when we take the tarot out of readings and into our life? My guide Melinda asks us to walk with the Emperor.
- [Is the 10 of Wands an Easter Card? Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/03/is-the-10-of-wands-an-easter-card-melindas-friday-message/) - It is Easter Friday and Melinda tells of the relationship between the crucifixion and the 10 of Wands according to her Mother.
- [52 Weeks of Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/04/52-weeks-of-melindas-friday-message/) - It was a year ago that Melinda asked Andrew to start sharing these Friday messages.
- [Melinda's Final Friday Post](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/04/melindas-final-friday-post/) - Is it time for you to let go of something? Melinda (my guide) and I am going to let go of our weekly obligation to write here.
- [Death, Remembering, & Forgetting in Toronto](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/04/death-remembering-forgetting-in-toronto/) - This post is about violence, a death, doubt, memory and forgetting. Living as a reader - what happens when crime occurs in your area of town?
- [How can you Learn Tarot? Melinda shares her story.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/05/how-can-you-learn-tarot-melinda-shares-her-story/) - My spirit guide Melinda shares how she learned to read the Tarot.
- [Please – Be Aware – Sharks Patrol these Waters](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/06/be-aware-sharks-patrol-these-waters/) - As a tarot reader I see the unfortunate victims of some big cons. You might feel immune but the sharks are after you too.
- [Are you Asking the Wrong Question?](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/06/are-you-asking-the-wrong-question/) - If you lead your reading with the "wrong" question the whole thing can be a waste of time. Find out what the best question to start every reading with is.
- [Looking for Magic? Melinda's Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/06/looking-for-magic-melindas-message/) - Why is it so hard to find magic today? Because we have forgotten how and where to look. Because we have lost faith and our connection to spirit.
- [Can Magic Change Lives?](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/07/can-magic-change-lives/) - How does magic work? Does it matter if we believe in it? A tale of curses and working with clients based on their beliefs.
- [When is a Curse not a Curse? Magic and Tarot Reading](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/07/when-is-a-curse-not-a-curse-magic-and-tarot-reading/) - When someone brings their child in for a reading it can require delicacy. If they think their child is cursed it gets very complicated very quickly.
- [Where do Great Tarot Readings Come From? Part 1 - The Mystery!](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/07/where-do-great-tarot-readings-come-from-part-1-the-mystery/) - How does a tarot readings work? Tarot is a machine that runs on mystery so that it can show you truth.
- [Questions might be the Key to Unlocking a Tarot Reading](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/07/questions-might-be-the-key-to-unlocking-a-tarot-reading/) - Great questions can be a powerful tool in reading tarot. They can unlock everything and take the reading places you never thought it would go.
- [The Art Tells a Story - Where Great Tarot Readings Come from Part 3](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/08/the-art-tells-a-story-where-great-tarot-readings-come-from-part-3/) - The art tells a lot about what is going on in the card. The Pope is not someone you can call up to go grab a beer on Friday night.
- [Let the Spirit Move You! Where great Tarot Readings Come From Part 4](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/08/let-the-spirit-move-you-where-great-tarot-readings-come-from-part-4/) - Our guides can help us navigate our lives. Sometimes the can help help us read the cards too – sometimes they can block our other abilities entirely.
- [Great Tarot Readings come from Culture, Context and the Life We have Lived.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/08/great-tarot-readings-come-from-culture-context-and-the-life-we-have-lived/) - Where a person is from and what they believe in is as important as the cards on the table in a tarot reading!
- [11 Steps to Divining with Bacon - A Visual Guide.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/08/11-steps-to-divining-with-bacon-a-visual-guide/) - Divination is available in any setting. Recently I cooked the sacred pig to hear what the universe had to say to me.
- [Good Character makes for Great Tarot Readings](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/08/good-character-makes-for-great-tarot-readings/) - At the end of the day you cannot take responsibility for the client's decisions, but you probably want to take responsibility for yours. Character makes for a great reader.
- [Hours of Study Makes a Great Tarot Reader](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/09/hours-of-study-makes-a-great-tarot-reader/) - The more you know the better a tarot reader you will be but what do you study and how do you go about studying can make all the difference.
- [Great Tarot Readings Come From Pulling It All Together!](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/09/great-tarot-readings-come-from-pulling-it-all-together/) - 10 Things you can do to deliver a tarot reading that someone will remember for the rest of their life.
- [Generally Generalities are Untrue – A post by Melinda and Andrew.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/09/generally-generalities-are-untrue-a-post-by-melinda-and-andrew/) - The more invested someone is in telling you how it is - the more you might want to consider a second opinion. Life is a series of specific events not generalities.
- [BONUS A great tarot talk and a free spread to use with the major arcana.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/10/a-great-tarot-talk-and-a-free-spread-to-use-with-the-major-arcana/) - A recording of the talk I gave on using my new deck - Tarot Waiting to Happen. Includes access to a free spread to use with this deck and a talk on the meaning of the major arcana.
- [How long can the Hanged Man stay stuck? Reading Toronto as Tarot](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/11/how-long-can-the-hanged-man-stay-stuck-reading-toronto-as-tarot/) - How long will the city be stuck with Mayor Rob Ford? A recent crack smoking scandal might change things... but it might not.
- [Meet the Prince of Swords & A New Way to Learn Tarot](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/11/meet-the-prince-of-swords-a-new-way-to-learn-tarot/) - Learning art can be a purely visual process. This series will explore the ways tarot art can challenge us by asking questions & making us provide the answers.
- [Sometimes the best answer is "I am not going to tell you."](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/11/sometimes-the-best-answer-is-i-am-not-going-to-tell-you/) - I have been thinking about how my job as the reader is to control the reading. Sometimes this means refusing to answer questions for clients.
- [Why can't I be the Princess?](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/11/why-cant-i-be-the-princess/) - What relationship do the court cards have with gender? Why must the Queen be female? What does it mean is the Princess of Swords shows up to speak about a man?
- [Activism and the Princess of Wands - A New Way to Learn Tarot.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/11/activism-and-the-princess-of-wands-a-new-way-to-learn-tarot/) - How are we not acting in service of justice? What might you be doing that is not in alignment with your highest purpose? Will you answer the challenge of the Princess of Wands.
- [Anger and the Princess of Wands](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/11/anger-and-the-princess-of-wands/) - The Princess of Wands can be a very angry card. Like incredible Hulk smash the world angry. Or she can be a powerful force of justice and change in the world.
- [What is hidden below the surface? A new way to learn tarot.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/11/what-is-hidden-below-the-surface-a-new-way-to-learn-tarot/) - People think of the Queen of Wands as being bold, direct and empowered, but she also has a watery and hidden side. It can be her power or her downfall.
- [Betrayal and the Queen of Wands](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/11/betrayal-and-the-queen-of-wands/) - The Queen of Wands is a noble and empowered card. She is loyal and can a wonderful friend that is unless...
- [How much confidence is enough?](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/12/how-much-confidence-is-enough/) - Without confidence getting ahead in the world is really tough. However, there is a fine line between confidence and arrogance. So how much confidence is just enough?
- [Mirrors reflecting the world but where is the Queen of Cups?](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/12/mirrors-reflecting-the-world-but-where-is-the-queen-of-cups/) - When we spend too much time making everyone else happy we end up miserable ourselves. The Queen of Cups suffers from this problem in all areas of her life.
- [Meet the Princess of Disks - A New Way to Learn Tarot.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/12/meet-the-princess-of-disks-a-new-way-to-learn-tarot/) - Sometimes we have no choice but to wait. Sometimes waiting is a form of procrastination. What are you waiting for?
- [Sometimes it is not what you know but who you know.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/12/sometimes-it-is-not-what-you-know-but-who-you-know/) - Sometimes the answers you need are already within your sphere of influence. You just don't know how to access them.
- [I am telling you all about myself. Are you listening?](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/01/i-am-telling-you-all-about-myself-are-you-listening/) - The people you meet are telling you all about themselves all the time. Are you paying attention?
- [Come sit and talk with me!](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/01/come-sit-and-talk-with-me/) - The words we use can open or close doors for us. To new jobs, new love, or deep and meaningful friendships.
- [Love sometimes needs a champion.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/02/love-sometimes-needs-a-champion/) - Love is rarely easy when it comes to loving ourselves or others. It requires patience, courage & refection. Meet a champion of love just for Valentine's Day.
- [EP 07 Predictive Reading - An Interview with Rana George](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/02/predictive-reading-an-interview-with-rana-george/) - Ever wonder about how to predict the future? In this podcast Andrew and Rana talk about the ins and outs of predictive reading and raising future generations of readers.
- [Do you judge a tarot card by its age?](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/02/do-you-judge-a-tarot-card-by-its-age/) - People always think I am 10 years younger than I actually am. Depending on the context that is a good or bad thing. This plays out in tarot too.
- [How do you deal with desperation?](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/03/how-do-you-deal-with-desperation/) - How does desperation move you and the people around you? Where do you go for hope?
- [Learn to Love the Thoth Tarot Talk](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/03/learn-to-love-the-thoth-tarot-talk/) - Why should you care about the Thoth tarot? In this talk I cover some of the most powerful things you need to know in order to get the most out of your tarot life.
- [EP 08 Old School Tarot - An interview with Yoav Ben-Dov](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/03/old-school-tarot-an-interview-with-yoav-ben-dov/) - Yoav Ben-Dov and I talk about tarot old and new. The marseille deck, studying with Jodorosky, and give lots of great tips for readers.
- [Change your whole outlook on tarot](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/04/change-your-whole-outlook-on-tarot/) - A new deck can be more than just a fun addition to your collection. If you spend the time learning its secrets it might just change your whole view of tarot.
- [EP 09 Choice, Gender, and Tarot - An interview with Gail Fairfield](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/04/choice-gender-and-tarot-an-interview-with-gail-fairfield/) - In this interview Gail and Andrew talk about gender, the court cards, choice, learning tarot in the 70's and much more.
- [EP 10 Kindness, Compassion, & Tarot with Theresa Reed](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/05/kindness-compassion-tarot-with-theresa-reed/) - We all want to be treated kindly. Yet when life stirs things up it can be hard to hold on to our convictions. Theresa Reed and I talk about how to be gentler in this crazy world.
- [The only way to choose the right tarot deck!](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/05/the-only-way-to-choose-the-right-tarot-deck/) - Trying to figure out what the right deck to learn tarot with? I share my secret approach that will help you know which deck is the right one.
- [EP 11 Folk Magic and Card Reading with Camelia Elias](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/05/folk-magic-and-card-reading-with-camelia-elias/) - Camelia and I talk about folks magic. What it is like to grow up with card readers around. We even reveal the most important and powerful secret of folk magic - its practical down to earth nature.
- [EP 12 Community, Cards, & Art - An Interview with Carrie Paris](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/06/community-cards-art-an-interview-with-carrie-paris/) - Carrie talks about her amazing practices around making custom art and mandalas for her clients. What it is like to live a magical life as a diviner.
- [EP 13 Poetry, Magic, & Ice Cream - An Interview with Enrique Enriquez](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/06/poetry-magic-ice-cream-an-interview-with-enrique-enriquez/) - Enrique and I talk about the absurdity of life. The way in which poetry and magic can bring change and transformation to a person's life. We talk about the great joys of ice cream.
- [Ep 14 Oedipus, genealogy, & Magic - An Interview with Christophe Carrozza](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/06/oedipus-genealogy-and-magic/) - and family history in shaping our personalities. It is hopeful, a bit wild, and a lot of fun.
- [EP 15 Post #200! - An Interview with Andrew McGregor (me)](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/07/post-200-an-interview-with-andrew-mcgregor-me/) - 11 Years as a reader - 200 blog posts - What have I learned? In this episode I turn the table and get my partner to interview me about my journey as a reader.
- [EP 16 Culture, Spirits, and Initiations - An Interview with Mellissae Lucia](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/07/culture-spirits-and-initiations-an-interview-with-mellissae-lucia/) - A while back Mellissae contacted me to talk about a dream she had with me in it. In this interview we talk about appropriation and the call of the spirits.
- [Ep 17 Have Cards Will Travel - An interview with Bill Tarot](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/07/have-cards-will-travel-an-interview-with-bill-tarot/) - Bill and I talk about the fun and adventure of reading for people in different settings and from different backgrounds or cultures.
- [EP 18 Spirits, Ghosts, and Tarot - An Interview with Nancy Antenucci](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/07/spirits-ghosts-and-tarot-an-interview-with-nancy-antenucci/) - Ever wonder what it is like to see spirits and talk with them? Spooky happenings, inspiring events, and living on a daily basis with this kind of gift.
- [EP 19 Pixie, history, & tarot - An interview with Marcus Katz and Tali Goodwin](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/08/pixie-history-tarot-an-interview-with-marcus-katz-and-tali-goodwin/) - Marcus and Tali have spent a lot of time digging around in museums and back rooms looking for the history of tarot and cartomancy.
- [EP 20 Bats, Cards, and Godzilla? - An interview with Thalassa](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/08/bats-cards-and-godzilla-an-interview-with-thalassa/) - I recently rang the bat phone to see what shenanigans Thalassa and I could get up to. Warning it might a bit educational too.
- [EP 21 Crones, Dark Goddesses & Ancient Greeks - A conversation with Ellen Lorenzi-Prince](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/08/crones-dark-goddesses-ancient-greeks-a-conversation-with-ellen-lorenzi-prince/) - When we accept our shadows we also accept our power! Ellen and I talk about the power of spirit and the shadow places in our lives.
- [EP 22 Initiation, Choices, and Truth - A talk with Barbara Moore](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/09/initiation-choices-and-truth-a-talk-with-barbara-moore/) - What is our destiny and how do we know if we are living it? How do we find our big truth around which to build our practice? Big stuff in this weeks podcast.
- [EP 23 Community, Art, & Nature with Joanna Powell Colbert](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/09/community-art-nature-with-joanna-powell-colbert/) - Nature speaks if we find a way to listen. Community finds us if we are open. Art combines both and more in this episode with Joanna Powell Colbert.
- [The Broken Hearts Club - A Contemporary Court Card](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/09/the-broken-hearts-club-a-contemporary-court-card/) - Often things don't work out like we planned. Yet hope and loss of faith both encourage us to things that we never thought we'd do.
- [EP 24 Enthusiasm, Exuberance, and Elevation a Conversation with James Wanless](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/10/enthusiasm-exuberance-and-elevation-a-conversation-with-james-wanless/) - James and I talk about journeying in the world, our souls, and with the cards. We talk about what you can learn by going to india and how to find your evolution.
- [EP 25 Magic, Effects, and Litigation - A Conversation with Scott Grossberg](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/10/magic-effects-and-litigation-a-conversation-with-scott-grossberg/) - Scott and I talk about taking control of yourself. The power of magic as real concept in the world and in our lives.
- [EP 26 Trees and Therapy A Conversation with Katrina Wynne](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/10/trees-and-therapy-a-conversation-with-katrina-wynne/) - Katrina shares her ideas about the balance between therapy and reading cards. We also talk about introversion, the power of nature, and community.
- [EP 27 Wildness, Art, and TdM a Conversation with Bertrand Saint-Guillain](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/10/wildness-art-and-tdm-a-conversation-with-bertrand-saint-guillain/) - Bertrand has created some wonderful decks over the years. In this conversation we talk about what he has learned from them - and it is a lot.
- [EP 28 Confessions, Competition, and Cooperation - A Conversation with Tierney Sadler](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/11/confessions-competition-and-cooperation-a-conversation-with-tierney-sadler/) - What do you get when you are all about being authentic and loving the world? A wonderful life of course.
- [EP 29 Dreaming the Earth - A Conversation with James Wells](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/11/dreaming-the-earth-a-conversation-with-james-wells/) - Are we living in the dream of the earth? If we were how might we learn from these dreams? What might the earth be asking from us?
- [Tarot is the Change you Want!](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/11/tarot-is-the-change-you-want/) - If you are saying "I already had a reading I just need to know how to fix it." You might be surprised to find that the answers might still be all in the cards.
- [EP 30 Ethics, Authenticity, & Tarot with Theresa Reed](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/12/ethics-authenticity-tarot-with-theresa-reed/) - Theresa and I talk about the ethics of reading the cards, running your own business, following a spiritual path and rocking out like a boss.
- [22 Truths About Reading Tarot](https://thehermitslamp.com/2015/01/22-truths-about-reading-tarot/) - Whether you are reading the cards for yourself or you are a seasoned expert certain ideas are universal. Here are 22 truths about reading tarot!
- [Kids & tarot - Giving them tools to understand themselves](https://thehermitslamp.com/2015/02/kids-tarot-giving-them-tools-to-understand-themselves/) - Should kids get to interact with tarot? Is it damaging to them? Can it hurt them in some way? Or is it safe?
- [EP 33 Soul Searching? Try Google with Luca Shivendra Om](https://thehermitslamp.com/2015/02/romanticism-google-and-storytelling-with-luca-shivendra-om/) - What happens when you google your tarot reading results? Magic. Honest to goodness magic.
- [The Worst Question to Ask the Tarot](https://thehermitslamp.com/2015/03/the-worst-question-to-ask-the-tarot/) - The question we ask the cards determines how good an answer we will get. Some questions are better than others - some are worse than useless.
- [EP 34 Validity, lineage, and authenticity with Fabeku Fatunmise](https://thehermitslamp.com/2015/03/validity-lineage-and-authenticity-with-fabeku-fatunmise/) - How do we judge if something is valid because of its history? Can we, with confidence, trust others to tell us we are on the right track at all?
- [EP 36 Science, intuition and tarot with Mary Greer Pt. 1](https://thehermitslamp.com/2015/05/pt-1-science-intuition-and-tarot-with-mary-greer/) - Mary and I spent almost two hours talking about science, guiding people through readings, intuition versus psychicism, and so much more.
- [EP 37  Science, intuition and tarot with Mary Greer Pt. 2](https://thehermitslamp.com/2015/06/pt-2-science-intuition-and-tarot-with-mary-greer/) - Part 2 - Mary and I spent almost two hours talking about science, guiding people through readings, intuition versus psychicism, and so much more.
- [EP 38 Psychology, self-care and tarot with Andy Matzner](https://thehermitslamp.com/2015/06/ep-38-psychology-self-care-and-tarot-with-andy-matzner/) - Is there a real divide between psychology and tarot reading or is it an illusion. We talk a lot about self-care and what it is like to help people for a living.
- [EP 39 Ego, Non-duality, & Wholeness with Art Rosengarten](https://thehermitslamp.com/2015/07/ep-39-ego-non-duality-wholeness-with-art-rosengarten/) - Art and I talk about the power of the now, non-duality, Jungian therapy, and the multiple dimensions that can arise in a reading. We talk about maleness and working with men around their issues.
- [EP 40 Life and everything with the Amberstones](https://thehermitslamp.com/2015/08/ep40-life-and-everything-with-the-amberstones/) - We talk about magic, life, death, and the limits we live by which we don't even know are there. Also Wald turns the table and grills Andrew about his answers!
- [EP41 Magic, nature, and lineage with Marybeth Bonfiglio](https://thehermitslamp.com/2015/09/ep41magic-nature-and-lineage-with-marybeth-bonfiglio/) - How does lineages influence our lives? How can magic and ceremony play out in our lives and tarot readings? Find out in this podcast.
- [EP42 Magic & Wildness with Beth Owl's daughter](https://thehermitslamp.com/2015/09/ep42-magic-wildness-with-beth-owls-daughter/) - This conversation is a wild ride around being authentic, divination, and magic.
- [EP 43 Gender, feminism, & interpretation with Oliver Pickle](https://thehermitslamp.com/2015/10/ep43-gender-feminism-interpretation-with-oliver-pickle/) - Oliver and I talk gender, class, representation, race, and many other interesting topics at the intersection of social awareness and tarot reading.
- [EP 44 Finding Your Path with Barbara Moore](https://thehermitslamp.com/2015/11/ep44-finding-your-path-with-barbara-moore/) - Barbara and I talk about the road from being lost to being found. We both share some of our trials and the lessons we have learned from them.
- [Building a better life with Tarot in Toronto](https://thehermitslamp.com/2015/12/building-a-better-life-with-tarot-in-toronto/) - Sometimes random events can whisper secret messages from the tarot to your heart. Step into a dream with me... 78 choices drifting past my life on the way to get coffee
- [EP 46 India, Meditation, and Tutus with Sarah Barry](https://thehermitslamp.com/2016/01/ep46-india-meditation-and-tutus-with-sarah-barry/) - Sarah and I talk about the roads that brought us to be readers as well as the roads that have taken us around the world.
- [EP 45 Magick, the Economy, & Plants with Harold Roth](https://thehermitslamp.com/2016/01/magick-the-economy-plants-with-harold-roth/) - Magick, morals, plants, witchcraft, community, the economy, power and so much more in episode 45!
- [EP 47 Lenormand, predictions, & life with Donnaleigh de LaRose](https://thehermitslamp.com/2016/02/ep47-lenormand-predictions-life-with-donnaleigh-de-larose/) - Tarot? Lenormand? Predictions? Wow!
- [The Magician says "Stop trying to be credible."](https://thehermitslamp.com/2016/02/the-magician-says-stop-trying-to-be-credible/) - The cardinals have something to say on the subject of being authentic.
- [17 Ways to Maximize Your Soul Connections](https://thehermitslamp.com/2016/02/17-ways-to-maximize-your-soul-connections/) - What is the real source of connection? How do we get there? How do we get the most out of our soul?
- [EP 48 Magick, Ritual & Spirits with Briana Saussy](https://thehermitslamp.com/2016/03/ep48-magick-ritual-spirits-with-brianna-saussy/) - Magick and ritual can be profound tools to change your life and the way you experience it!
- [On the Nature of Suffering](https://thehermitslamp.com/2016/03/on-the-nature-of-suffering/) - This "Impossible Reading" is on the nature of suffering designed to awaken in viewers ways to alleviate their challenges.
- [The Birds want you to know something important](https://thehermitslamp.com/2016/05/the-birds-want-you-to-know-something-important/) - I have been spending more and more time wandering among the trees and listening to the birds share their gospels. I hope they inspire you too.
- [EP 50 Making Art with Robert Place](https://thehermitslamp.com/2016/06/ep50-making-art-with-robert-place/) - In episode 50 I talk art, history, and the pros and cons of self publishing with the wonderful Robert Place.
- [Exploring the Impossible around Creativity.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2016/06/exploring-the-impossible-around-creativity/) - This reading was done for the talented artist Ryan Edward - creator of the Maybe Lenormand. He has graciously given me permission to share it.
- [EP 51 Lenormand, Artistry and Design with Ryan Edward](https://thehermitslamp.com/2016/06/ep51-lenormand-artistry-and-design-with-ryan-edward/) - This conversation explores the role design can play in reading cards. It also talks about searching for roots, magick and our mutual love for the Tarot de Marseille.
- [EP 52 Art is Magick with Andrew McGregor](https://thehermitslamp.com/2016/07/ep52-art-is-magick-with-andrew-mcgregor/) - To celebrate the first 50 episodes my good friend Carrie Paris suggested getting my previous guests to ask me questions.
- [EP 53 Magick, Tibet, and Meditation with Jason Miller](https://thehermitslamp.com/2016/08/ep53-magick-tibet-and-meditation-with-jason-miller/) - Jason and Andrew talk about the ins and outs of pursuing a magickal path. We discuss appropriation, using magick and technology, and how to avoid the traps awaiting those looking to live a magickal spiritual life.
- [EP 54 Art, Nature, and Death with Joanna Colbert](https://thehermitslamp.com/2016/08/ep-54-art-nature-and-death-with-joanna-colbert/) - Joanna and I got together to talk about the power of art, the role of creativity in spirituality, and the wonders of what nature has to offer us
- [EP56 Plants, spirits, and bones with Jonathan Emmett](https://thehermitslamp.com/2016/10/ep56-plants-spirits-and-bones-with-jonathan-emmett/) - Andrew and Jonathan talk about working with plants and nature spirits. Approaches to divination and finding your voice with it.
- [EP57 Talismans, Punk, and Magick with Aidan Wachter](https://thehermitslamp.com/2016/10/ep57-talismans-punk-and-magick-with-aidan-wachter/) - Learn all about the power of dirt magick. You won't regret it!
- [Ep58 How Tarot Works with Barbara Moore](https://thehermitslamp.com/2016/11/ep58-how-tarot-works-with-barbara-moore/) - Barbara Moore is back on the podcast this week and we talk about her year long exit from social media. We also dig deep into how tarot works. Sharing our pet theories and experiences. Click here to download the episode. Connect with Barbara on her website. You can find the podcast on all services or
- [EP59 Death with Shelley Carter](https://thehermitslamp.com/2016/12/ep59-death-with-shelley-carter/) - Shelley Carter recently ran a group art show all about death – so I knew we had to have a talk about it.
- [EP60 Ego, Art, and Creativity with Jaymi Elford](https://thehermitslamp.com/2017/02/ep60-ego-art-and-creativity-with-jaymi-elford/) - Jaymi and Andrew talk about finding you way as your success grow. We also talk about our creative process, writing, conferences, and tarot.
- [EP61 Finding Meaning with Gordon White](https://thehermitslamp.com/2017/03/ep61-finding-meaning-with-gordon-white/) - How do we create meaning in our lives. How do we live more magickal ways of being.
- [Why work with your ancestors? A brief talk.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2017/04/why-work-with-your-ancestors-a-brief-talk/) - An 10 minute talk on why I think working with the ancestors is a good idea. Including some ideas on how to star, what to watch for, and what you might do. It is not all sales focused but in the last 2 minutes I talk about my new course and why someone might want to
- [Ep62 Astrology, Cyprian and Magick with Jenn Zahrt](https://thehermitslamp.com/2017/05/ep62-astrology-cyprian-and-magick-with-jenn-zahrt/) - I'm so excited to have Jenn Zahrt on the podcast this week. Join us on a discussion that moves from Astrology and retrogrades to our own magick work. We then go into a deep discussion on Cyprian, Jenn's work and newest book.
- [EP62b A short talk on boundaries](https://thehermitslamp.com/2017/06/ep62b-a-short-talk-on-boundaries/) - Why aren't our boundaries working? A 10 minute talk on building better boundaries.
- [Ep63 Defintions & Silence with Enrique Enriquez](https://thehermitslamp.com/2017/06/ep63-defintions-silence-with-enrique-enriquez/) - I'm very excited to have Enrique Enriquez back on the podcast this week. We dive into a discussion on finding definitions for things in our lives while also enjoying the silence that comes along. You can download the podcast directly here. Connect with Enrique through his facebook. You can find the podcast on all services or
- [EP64 Cards, Plants, and Spirit Guides with Isabel Dunewitch](https://thehermitslamp.com/2017/07/ep64-cards-plants-and-spirit-guides-with-isabel-dunewitch/) - Isabel Dunewitch joins me this week for an inspired talk on herbalism, and the magick of place. We also chat about the spirit guides of other cultures and how we deal with sorting out other peoples baggage. Connect with Isabel through her facebook here. You can find the podcast on all services or if you'd like
- [EP64B A Short Talk on Believing People](https://thehermitslamp.com/2017/07/ep64b-a-short-talk-on-believing-people/) - Who do we believe and why? In this short talk I explore a few thoughts on how to figure out what is authentic in what others are showing or telling us.
- [EP65 - Stacking Skulls with Fabeku Fatunmise, Jonathan Emmett, & Aidan Wachter](https://thehermitslamp.com/2017/07/ep65-stacking-skulls-with-fabeku-fatunmise-jonathan-emmett-aiden-wachter/) - I'm joined by not just one guest for this week's podcast but THREE. Fabeku Fatunmise, Jonathan Emmett, Aidan Wachter and myself take an exciting journey through an array of topics like magick, starting a fake rock and roll band, and having Spongebob as your spirit guide. We do get down to business and talk about what
- [EP66 - Witchcraft, Magick and Kung-Fu with Rosemary Stehlik](https://thehermitslamp.com/2017/09/ep66-witchcraft-magick-and-kung-fu-with-rosemary-stehlik/) - On this Episode of The Hermit's Podcast I welcome Rosemary Stehlik, a local multi-dimensional artist and witch. During our exciting hour of conversation we dive into many topics like Witchcraft, Art, and even Kung-Fu. If there was ever a podcast I wish I could have filmed, it would be this one. You can download the
- [EP67 Spirit, Singing, and Oshun with David Sosa](https://thehermitslamp.com/2017/10/ep67-spirit-singing-and-oshun-with-david-sosa/) - David and Andrew talk about finding spirit and your way in life.
- [EP68 Bodies, Art, and Tarot with Courtney Alexander](https://thehermitslamp.com/2017/10/ep68-bodies-art-and-tarot-with-courtney-alexander/) - Courtney and Andrew talk about art, art school, and finding your own style and voice. They talk about having a fat body and how Courtney used art to come to love it. the conversation ranges over many ideas around politics and representation both around the tarot deck Courtney has made and in relationship to the world at large.
- [EP69 Stacking Skulls Round 2](https://thehermitslamp.com/2017/11/ep69-stacking-skulls-round-2/) - Andrew, Aidan, Fabeku, and Jonathan get together again to talk about their journeys in magic, with spirit, favourite plant allies and even their pop culture influences.
- [EP70 Mad Artist Magick with Syrus Marcus Ware](https://thehermitslamp.com/2017/11/ep70-mad-artist-magick-with-syrus-marcus-ware/) - This week I am joined by the amazing artist, activist, and person that is Syrus Marcus Ware. The two of us discuss art, identity, showing up, and identifying as a "mad" person. Connect with Syrus on his facebook. Go check out and the Triumph of Life Tarot here. You can find the podcast on all services or
- [EP71 Ancestors, Shadow, and Emotions with Langston Kahn](https://thehermitslamp.com/2017/12/ep71-ancestors-shadow-and-emotions-with-langston-kahn/) - This week I am joined by the wonderful Langston Kahn. We have a great chat starting with his work as a Shamanic Practitioner and moving on to the shadow, and our emotions. Connect with Langston on his facebook or his website. You can find the podcast on all services or if you'd like to get it in your
- [3 things to do before the end of the year! EP71B](https://thehermitslamp.com/2017/12/3-things-to-do-before-the-end-of-the-year-ep71b/) - Want the most out of 2018? Here are my top things to make that happen.
- [EP72 Massive Change with Barbara Moore](https://thehermitslamp.com/2017/12/ep72-massive-change-with-barbara-moore/) - She's back!! Barbara Moore is joining me this week for another exciting episode of The Hermit's Lamp Podcast. It's been a big year filled with lots of changes and new journeys so join us to catch up, and hear what's been brewing on the farm! Full transcript below. This is our FOURTH chat on The Hermit's
- [EP73 Art, Shamanism, and the Journey with Paige Zaferiou](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/02/ep73-art-shamanism-and-the-journey-with-paige-zaferiou/) - Paige and Andrew talk about the magickal power of art in their lives. They also talk about spirits, shamanism, shaman sickness, magick, geography and the power of plants. You can find Paige on her website here and on social media (Facebook INSTAGRAM). You can find the podcast on all services or if you'd like to get
- [EP73b Magick, Curses, and Scams](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/02/ep73b-magick-curses-and-scams/) - Over the past while I have been hearing of people who are being scammed for what is sometimes a sizeable amount of money all for a magickal service. Most of the time to lift a certain curse or jinx that has been placed upon you. I want to clarify when to trust this work, when
- [EP74 Stacking Skulls - Life, Death, and The Practice](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/02/ep74-stacking-skulls-life-death-and-the-practice/) - Andrew, Aidan, Fabeku, and Jonathan are back with a surprise or two coming your way this episode. We start by catching up, and discussing the events of the past couple of months and end with some amazing questions.
- [EP75 The Ask Andrew Episode](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/03/ep75-the-ask-andrew-episode/) - In this week's episode of The Hermit's Lamp Podcast we decided to have a little fun. Get to know the guy who runs the show a little better with a fun Ask Andrew Episode led by the wonderful Fabeku Fatunmise! Here's to 75 more amazing, magick filled episodes and guests.
- [EP76 Saints, Spirits, and Geomancy with Dr. Al Cummins](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/03/ep76-saints-spirits-and-geomancy-with-dr-al-cummins/) - This week on The Hermit's Lamp Podcast I am joined by Dr. Al Cummings. We discuss, saints, spirit, and his geomancy work.
- [EP77 Pop Culture with Melissa Cynova and Rosered Robinson](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/03/ep77-pop-culture-with-melissa-ceynova-and-rosered-robinson/) - In this episode Rosered and Melissa join Andrew to talk about the role pop culture has played in shaping and nurturing their spiritual practices. They talk about Pop figures as altar items, movies and characters that shaped them, and explore what something being sacred to them might mean. Or download it here. You can find
- [EP78 Practicing Magic for Real Life with Jason Miller](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/04/ep78-practicing-magic-for-real-life-with-jason-miller/) - Jason and Andrew talk about the lessons they've learned around practicing magic as a way of life. They also talk about what it is like to live in community with those who don't practice. And of course Saint Cyprian gets talk about too.
- [EP79 Sex and Spirit with Ty Shaw](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/04/ep79-sex-and-spirit-with-ty-shaw/) - This week I'm joined by the one and only Ty Shaw. We dive deep into our connections with the Orishas and Ty talks us through some of her sexual empowerment work and how they all connect. Her work covers old traditions and new traditions, and her dedication to her practise is inspiring. This is one not to be missed!
- [EP80 Stars and Magic with Austin Coppock](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/05/ep80-stars-and-magic-with-austin-coppock/) - This is conversation is a rarity in which the actual application of planetary magic gets to be the star of the show.
- [EP81 Portraits, Graffiti, and Dada with Lucia](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/05/ep81-portraits-graffiti-and-dada-with-lucia/) - This week Andrew is joined by the wonderful Lucia! A fun, and artisticly rich episode with discussions of their Art, and practice and how it can move us all forward to the future. Connect with Lucia on her website, and don't forget to check out the Oracle of Initiation while you're at it. Be sure
- [EP82 Openness to Spirit and "Six Ways" with Aidan Wachter](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/06/ep82-openness-to-spirit-and-six-ways-with-aidan-wachter/) - This week Andrew is joined by the one and only Aidan Wachter. We catch up a bit since our last Stacking Skulls Episode and the converstation flows from there. We discuss Aidan's book "Six Ways: Approaches & Entries for Practical Magic" (which has been very popular at the shop" and Aidan's Talisman work. We also dive
- [EP83 Hand Crafting, Initiation, and Oshun with TeeDee Gonzalez](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/06/ep83-hand-crafting-initiation-and-oshun-with-teedee-gonzalez/) - TeeDee and Andrew talk about the values of initiation. How it changes a person and how that enhances ones talents. They also talk about Oshun and how Teedee understands her after 20 years of initiation. Or direct download the file here. Connect with TeeDee on her website. You can find the podcast on all services or if
- [EP84 Curiosity, Call Ins, and Politics with Siobhan](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/07/ep84-curiosity-call-ins-and-politics-with-siobhan/) - Given the state of the world we need to find better ways to relate to each other and grow. This is exactly what Andrew and Siobhan talk abot in this episode. How to find our way towards grpowing and undoing the conditinoing of history. This converstaion is about finding posibilities, opening to others and working
- [EP85 Stacking Skulls with Jason Miller](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/07/ep85-stacking-skulls-with-jason-miller/) - In this episode the band, Andrew McGregor, Aidan wachter, and Fabeku Fatunmise, bring is guest musician and occultist Jason Miller. The converstation covers magick, ego, meditation, and much humour. You can find the podcast on all services or if you'd like to get it in your email along with other blog posts click here to
- [EP86 Ancestral Healing and Medicine with Daniel Foor](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/08/ep86-ancestral-healing-and-medicine-with-daniel-foor/) - Daniel and Andrew talk about different ways of relating to the ancestors. Especially getting into how to help the ancestors evolve and make our lives better in the process. They also get into their relatinoships to the orisha and ways of thinking about practicing a tradition that you were not born into. Or direct download here.
- [EP87 The Orisha Tarot with Andrew McGregor](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/09/ep87-the-orisha-tarot-with-andrew-mcgregor/) - In this episode T. Susan Chang plays host to interview me about my new deck from Llewellyn – The Orisha Tarot. We talk about my 18 year journey with the Lukumi tradition that brought me to this point. This episode is a deep dive into the how and why of this deck an dthe role
- [EP88 Stacking Skulls with Briana Saussy - Magic and Gender](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/10/ep88-stacking-skulls-with-briana-saussy-magic-and-gender/) - Aidan Wachter, Fabeku Fatunmise, and Andrew McGregor are joined by Braina Saussy for another instalment with Stacking Skulls. This epic 100 minute long episode talks about what is new in each of their lives and what they are up to magically before switching into answering a questions about the role gender plays in magic. Or
- [A tale of two magicians in the Tarot de Marseille](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/11/a-tale-of-two-magicians-in-the-tarot-de-marseille/) - Reading the Tarot de Marseille is for me always an invitation to be present. To actually sit with the cards and put aside what I think I know so that I can see what is actually in front of me. Recently Joseph Peterson re-released his photo reproduction of the Jean Noblet deck – my all time favourite version of this
- [EP 89 Thai Occultism with Peter Jenx](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/11/ep-89-thai-occultism-with-peter-jenx/) - Andrew and Peter explore the world of Thai magic and occultism. Talking about the importance of meta, self cultivation, personal growth and how they all relate to the intense practices of Thailands indigenous magic. Direct download here. You can find the podcast on all services or if you'd like to get it in your email
- [EP90 Death and Being Real with Barbara Moore](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/11/5286/) - Barbara and Andrew catch up on their 4th annual check in to discuss the state of the world. They talk about the way death has been a force in Barbara's life. How maybe being real is more important that being upbeat. The role of social media in both their lives. And Andrew's claiming of the
- [EP91 Birds and Oracles with Enrique Enriquez](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/12/ep91-birds-and-oracles-with-enrique-enriquez/) - Enrique and Andrew catch up on what the birds are saying. They talk about the effect of living with an oracle versus reading and oracle. The conversation winds through ideas of how being in tune with the oracles impact their relationship with the rest of life. Finally they end by answering listeners questions. Check out
- [EP92 Magick, Tradition, and Orishas with Jesse Hathaway](https://thehermitslamp.com/2018/12/ep92-magick-tradition-and-orishas-with-jesse-hathaway/) - Andrew and Jesse connect on this weeks episode to discuss their connect to Santeria and the Orishas. We see how these traditions influence us, our world, and our magick. You can find the podcast on all services or if you'd like to get it in your email along with other blog posts click here to
- [Plants, People, and Magic with Rebecca Beyer](https://thehermitslamp.com/2019/01/plants-people-and-magic-with-rebecca-beyer/) - Rebecca and Andrew talk about the way plants work in their lives – through sharing about their studies and personal journeys with plants. They also talk about fear and how pushing through that brings better things even though it isn't easy. Finally they also talk about traditional knowledge and how to respect elders an indigenous
- [EP94 Changes and Endings with Stacking Skulls and Theresa Reed](https://thehermitslamp.com/2019/02/ep94-changes-and-endings-with-stacking-skulls-and-theresa-reed/) - The Stacking Skulls Crew (Aidan, Fabeku, and Andrew) are joined by Theresa Reed this week. In many ways this conversation circles around endings. They talk about Marie Kondo and letting go. The process of know when to change in life. And the ways our energy shifts what is going on depending on how we show
- [EP95 Glamour Magic with Chaweon Koo](https://thehermitslamp.com/2019/02/5362/) - Andrew and Chaweon talk about glamour and how to work magic through our appearance and style.
- [EP96 Love, Spirit, and Polyamory with Ariana Felix](https://thehermitslamp.com/2019/03/ep96-love-spirit-and-polyamory-with-ariana-felix/) - Andrew and Ariana talk about everyone's favourite topic: love. Exploring how their relationship to polyamory and spirit guide and shape their world view. The podcast also takes a tour through astrology and spirituality in general. If you are looking to explore polyamory or just for a different world view check it out. You can download
- [EP97 Living with Astrology with Kelly Surtees](https://thehermitslamp.com/2019/03/ep97-living-with-astrology-with-kelly-surtees/) - Kelly and Andrew explore the influence of the planets in their lives and the lives of their clients. Sharing ideas about Uranus moving into Taurus. They also talk about the possibilities and limits of resolving challenges with more difficult placements. They also laugh a lot! You can also download it directly here. You can find
- [EP 98 Plants and the Magic of Place with Marcus McCoy](https://thehermitslamp.com/2019/05/ep-98-plants-and-the-magic-of-place-with-marcus-mccoy/) - Marcus and Andrew talk about what it means to really deeply connect with the land or space where you live. They explore their experiences with plants, spirits, and magic. Going further they talk about how you might grow beyond your limits through exploring this kind of magic Or download it directly here. You can find
- [EP99 Heathenry and Ancestors with Lonnie Scott](https://thehermitslamp.com/2019/06/ep99-heathenry-and-ancestors-with-lonnie-scott/) - Lonnie and Andrew explore the how reconstruction and revisioning of heathen traditions plays out in Lonnie's life and the world. Going from both the inspiration in Lonnie's life to the racism and problems that also exist in some adherents. The also talk about chaos magic and finding your own path.
- [EP100 Changes, travel and rebirth with Stacking Skulls and Jenn Zahrt](https://thehermitslamp.com/2019/07/ep100-changes-travel-and-rebirth-with-stacking-skulls-and-jenn-zhart/) - The band brings back Jenn Zhart to catch up on how the winds of change are moving everyone. The gang gets into how to roll with change and work magic to aid it too.
- [EP101 Clergy, magic and witchcraft with Mal Strangefellow](https://thehermitslamp.com/2019/11/ep101-clergy-magic-and-witchcraft-with-mal-strangefellow/) - Ever wonder what it takes to run a spiritual organization? How about the relationship between Jesus and Satan? Check this one out to learn these things and more.
- [EP102 Shamanism, Clarity and Healing with Chiron Armand](https://thehermitslamp.com/2019/12/ep102-shamanism-clarity-and-healing-with-chiron-armand/) - Andrew and Chiron discuss shaman sickness, transformation, and growth – and all the things that pretend to be those real experiences.
- [EP103 Fate, Destiny, or Just Change? with Barbara Moore](https://thehermitslamp.com/2019/12/fate-destiny-or-just-change-with-barbara-moore/) - Andrew and Barbara talk about making change. The challenges in trying to notice the end before feels like it has gone too far past us. The talk about the last year and the grand changes that are coming for both of them in 2020.
- [EP104 Fortune Telling, Physics and the Void with Toni Puhle](https://thehermitslamp.com/2020/01/ep104-fortune-telling-physics-and-the-void-with-toni-puhle/) - Toni and I talk a lot about connecting and grounding, our lives as readers, the role of science and mystery in this process, and Toni's ideas of the Void! This one goes deep so buckle in for the ride.
- [EP105 Raid on Monkey Island with Stacking Skulls](https://thehermitslamp.com/2020/01/ep105-raid-on-monkey-island-with-stacking-skulls/) - Andrew, Aidan, and Fabeku talk about the future of witchcraft, magic, grimoires, and how to best powder a scorpion. In a rarer moment they talk about their businesses
- [EP106 Facing Tough Times with Shaheen Miro and Theresa Reed](https://thehermitslamp.com/2020/02/ep106-facing-tough-times-with-shaheen-miro-and-theresa-reed/) - It seems like there is no shortage of challenge these days. In this episode Andrew, Theresa and Shaheen talk about how to keep going when the going gets tough. Sharing both personal stories and tools as well as things they have learned from their work as card readers. Or directly download it here. You
- [EP107 A Hole Full of Birds with Enriques Enriquez](https://thehermitslamp.com/2020/02/ep107-a-hole-full-of-birds-with-enriques-enriquez/) - This conversation is all about how to listen and live in a magical way to the world around you.
- [EP108 Approaching Traditional Orisha Religions with Eni Acho Iya](https://thehermitslamp.com/2020/03/ep108-approaching-traditional-orisha-religions-with-eni-acho-iya/) - Eni and Andrew discuss how to approach traditional religions from a place of respect.
- [EP109 WTF with Stacking Skulls](https://thehermitslamp.com/2020/03/ep109-wtf-with-stacking-skulls/) - The gang gets together to talk about what the heck do we do during this time.
- [EP110 Relationships with Ari of Saltwater and Stars](https://thehermitslamp.com/2020/04/ep110-relationships-with-ari-of-saltwater-and-stars/) - Ari and Andrew talk about relationships, hierarchy, and understanding our own desire.
- [EP111 Divination and Connecting to Spirit with Nancy Antenucci](https://thehermitslamp.com/2020/05/ep111-divination-and-connecting-to-spirit-with-nancy-antenucci/) - The podcasts first guest returns to talk all about connecting with spirit through movement and divination. We talk a lot about getting present, wrestling with tough stuff, magic, mediumship, getting messages and more.
- [How does magic work?](https://thehermitslamp.com/2020/08/how-does-magic-work/) - Learn about magic and ancestors from my recent TV appearance.
- [EP112 WTF...still? With Stacking Skulls](https://thehermitslamp.com/2020/09/ep112-wtf-still-with-stacking-skulls/) - Andrew, Fabeku, and Aidan (aka Stacking Skulls) talk about astrology, racism, colonialism, magic, getting by during the pandemic, and so much more.
- [EP113 Fake asteroids and real life with Jenn Zahrt](https://thehermitslamp.com/2020/09/5656/) - We talk about Jenn's new kiddo, Andrew's reasons for walking away from astrology, and some new ways to interact with the stars.
- [EP114 Shadow Work with Sasha Graham](https://thehermitslamp.com/2020/10/ep114-shadow-work-with-sasha-graham/) - Learn all about why you might want to do some shadow work.
- [EP115 TIKTOK, Algorithms, and Magic with Chaweon Koo](https://thehermitslamp.com/2020/12/5681/) - Andrew and Chaweon talk about the nature of magic in the social media age
- [Big new format for the podcast!](https://thehermitslamp.com/2021/05/big-new-format-for-the-podcast/) - The podcast is returning with a new season based format, new ways to support accessibility and an important change to where you can get it delivered to you.
- [EP116 Thoth Tarot, Expertise and Life with Barbara Moore](https://thehermitslamp.com/2021/05/ep116-thoth-tarot-expertise-and-life-with-barbara-moore/) - Andrew & Barbara catch up for their 7th annual talk. Covering COVID life, esoteric tarot, expertise & its changing nature and all the changes in both our lives.
- [EP117 Magic and How we Define Ourselves with Jason Miller](https://thehermitslamp.com/2021/05/ep117-magic-and-how-we-define-ourselves-with-jason-miller/) - How we think about the magic we do matters a lot. Jason and Andrew talk about how it might be creating problems in your life. They also talk about personal visions and what to do with them.
- [EP118 ESOTERICISM WITH SUSAN CHANG AND MEL MELEEN - Fixed File](https://thehermitslamp.com/2021/05/ep118-esotericism-with-susan-chang-and-mel-meleen-fixed-file/) - Susan, Mel and Andrew talk about esotericism in Tarot and as a magical practice. Sharing what they have gotten from it and what you might too.
- [EP118 Esotericism with Susan Chang and Mel Meleen](https://thehermitslamp.com/2021/05/ep118-esotericism-with-susan-chang-and-mel-meleen/) - Susan, Mel and Andrew talk about esotericism in Tarot and as a magical practice. Sharing what they have gotten from it and what you might too.
- [EP119 All out of Words with Stacking Skulls](https://thehermitslamp.com/2021/06/ep119-all-out-of-words-with-stacking-skulls/) - Aidan, Andrew, and Fabeku catch up for their third episode since the pandemic started. They talk about burnout, bandwidth and the way they are running out of words, direction and ideas about what is helpful.
- [EP121 Orisha, Syncretization, and History with Oba Oriate Willie Ramos](https://thehermitslamp.com/2021/06/ep121-orisha-syncretization-and-history-with-oba-oriate-willie-ramos/) - Andrew and Willie talk about how it was growing up in the Lukumi tradition, and Willie's experiences with Orisha in Cuba, America, Nigeria, and Brazil.
- [EP122 Getting to Being Present with Enrique Enriquez](https://thehermitslamp.com/2021/10/ep122-getting-to-being-present-with-enrique-enriquez/) - Andrew and Enrique talk about the power of presence. On how to listen to the world around you for messages. The power of birds and a lot more. An essential listen for folks looking to deepen thei ability to read for themselves or others.
- [EP124 Community, Selling out, and Punk with Cristy C. Road](https://thehermitslamp.com/2021/11/ep124-community-selling-out-and-punk-with-christy-c-road/) - Andrew and Cristy talk about the power of punk and community as well as its complications. The need to find a balance between struggling and selling out. The role community played in the creation of the Next World Tarot. Cristy's return to her cuban spiritual traditions. And much more!
- [EP125 Magic. Astrology, Orisha, and Agrippa with Eric Purdue](https://thehermitslamp.com/2021/11/ep125-magic-astrology-orisha-and-agrippa-with-eric-purdue/) - Eric and Andrew talk about their shared journey with the Orisha. The ways in magic and astrology have been seen differently over time. How the resurgence of old materials have changed modern assumptions.
- [EP126 Interesting Times and Finding your Will with Lon Milo DuQuette](https://thehermitslamp.com/2021/12/ep126-interesting-times-and-finding-your-will-with-lon-milo-duquette/) - Andrew and Lon talk about the times in which we live and how to find your way in them. They also talk about the western idea of finding your true will or destiny.
- [Cut that old crap out of your life.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2021/12/cut-that-old-crap-out-of-your-life/) - I've been really working on getting closer to the plants around me. This past summer I spent a lot of time wandering in the woods and parks. Having conversations with the local plant people. Sometimes meeting new friends. Other times reconnecting with old ones. And finding one I've been looking for for a long while.
- [Voted the best shop in the world!](https://thehermitslamp.com/2021/10/voted-the-best-shop-in-the-world/) - I was pretty excited that the shop was nominated as best spiritual shop by The World Divination Association. Today the results were in and The Hermit's Lamp won! Honestly I am really delighted to have the work of building and running the shop recognized this way. Honestly i am so deeply grateful for all the
- [The Trumps - Card by Card - with Andrew McGregor and James Wells](https://thehermitslamp.com/2014/05/the-trumps-card-by-card-with-andrew-mcgregor-and-james-wells/) - Learn the tarot trumps in depth with Andrew and James. A fun and profound series of talks on each of the major arcana.
- [Simply Learn tarot - My Free eBook is now out](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/11/simply-learn-tarot-my-free-ebook-is-now-out/) - The most important thing you need to know in order to learn to read tarot: IT IS SIMPLE! I mean it. If it feels complicated to you now – it won’t after you read and work with this little book.
- [Being weird is not enough](https://thehermitslamp.com/2020/02/being-weird-is-not-enough/) - Just as Andy Warhol invited me into the great mystery of myself - so I invite you in the same way. The world needs the full magic of your authentic being.
- [My second book - A Tarot of You - is now out!](https://thehermitslamp.com/2016/04/my-second-book-a-tarot-of-you-is-now-out/) - “Andrew’s book, A Tarot of You, may very well be the future of tarot.” ~ Barbara Moore
- [Do you think change is the only constant? ](https://thehermitslamp.com/2009/05/change-is-the-only-constant-bah…-don’t-believe-it-movement-is-the-only-constant/) - Bah… don’t believe it, movement is the only constant. We have all heard it before ‘change is the only constant’- it’s a favourite line to pull out at hard times. I have been dealing with plenty of change, as most people are today, yet it seems that it is also true that the more things
- [Do you think change is the only constant? Part 2](https://thehermitslamp.com/2009/05/do-you-think-change-is-the-only-constant-part-2/) - If you have not read the last post "Change is the only constant?" you might want to do so before reading this post. I’d like to carry on last post’s discussion on the Wheel of Fortune and the Sphinx to talk about the other characters in the card. If you look around the wheel you
- [Tea & the Prince of Swords - A New Way to Learn Tarot. ](https://thehermitslamp.com/2013/11/tea-the-prince-of-swords-a-new-way-to-learn-tarot/) - The tarot cards all represent people you know. They are places you go and things that have happened to you in your life. Take a new look at the cards.
- [Where we come from](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/11/where-we-come-from/)
- [Don't forget your Ancestors - Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/11/dont-forget-your-ancestors-melindas-friday-message/) - Keep your ancestors as a living part of your life. When you have a need and ask them for help‚ you will be amazed at the miracles they might bring to your life.
- [What are you doing to refresh yourself? Melinda's Friday Message](https://thehermitslamp.com/2012/07/what-are-you-doing-to-refresh-yourself-melindas-friday-message/) - Melinda and I are taking a holiday. I am off to camp for a few days. Melinda is relaxing with a nice glass of port and doing whatever spirit guides get up to when they are not around. What are you doing to take care of yourself? See you next week.
- [Tarot of the Inner Process](https://thehermitslamp.com/2011/03/tarot-of-the-inner-process/) - Well, that is the name I keep coming back to for my deck. As I delve further into the creation of this deck I realize that it will be several things at once. pardon me if some of this is a bit obtuse. It is only just recently emerging from the far corners of my
- [Creating my own deck](https://thehermitslamp.com/2010/12/creating-my-own-deck/) - One of the new projects I have decided to undertake is the creation of my own deck. I have found myself - despite my own resistance - drawing images that I think should be part of various cards. Right now I am working doing pencil sketches and concept work and have not decided on the
- [Empress inspired artwork for the store.](https://thehermitslamp.com/2010/05/empress-inspired-artwork-for-the-store/) - Here is a sample of the new image I am using. It was inspired by the Empress in the Tarot.
- [The Unconscious knows... and you can too!](https://thehermitslamp.com/2010/03/the-unconscious-knows-and-you-can-too/) - I recently taught as part of a whole day Tarot Symposium in Toronto with 4 other presenters. It was a lot of fun all around. From left to right are Monica Bodirsky, Bev Haskins, Marilyn Shannon, James Wells and Me. As always learning and sharing gets me fired up and brings new ideas to the
- [Life gets in the way](https://thehermitslamp.com/2009/11/life-gets-in-the-way/) - I have not gotten my latest post out on time. Unfortunately, my youngest brother passed away unexpectedly in October and I have found it hard to focus on this project. I have somethings I am working on but don't feel like putting up half finished ideas or junk out for all to read. Thanks for
- [Interview with me on the show Synchronicity](https://thehermitslamp.com/2009/08/interview-with-me-on-the-show-synchronicity/) - On Friday the 28th of August, I was on the radio show Synchronicity. I had a blast doing this interview and am really excited to do more in the future. Marie, the host, is a great person. We talked about how to learn Tarot and how to use the cards to build the life you
- [New Artwork](https://thehermitslamp.com/2009/07/new-artwork/) - I have been working on some new artwork to go with my new business cards and for out front of the shop. I thought I'd give folks a sneak peak. Let me know what you think. I wanted to capture the essence of what I do for people.
- [Telling Time](https://thehermitslamp.com/2009/07/telling-time/) - I do a lot of divination for myself and for others. One of the most awkward questions for me to answer has always been, “when will this particular thing happen?” Some cards have obvious associations with timelines but others do not. How long a time is suggested by the knight of cups? What point in
- [Things I never expected to say as a Tarot Reader more than once!](https://thehermitslamp.com/2009/06/things-i-never-expected-to-say-as-a-tarot-reader-more-than-once/) - I thought I’d inject a bit of humour into my blog. It is easy to be too serious about what I do and let the great comic moments pass by. 1. You know drinking that (cologne, mercury, other toxic crap) might be why you are seeing spirits. 2. Nope that was not my spirit visiting
- [Truth & Honesty – Part II](https://thehermitslamp.com/2009/03/truth-honesty-–-part-ii/) - Truth and others Justice is blind. I find the image of Justice blindfolded is the most honest dispenser of truth. She cannot use her sight to discern the truth but instead must evaluate the information available and render her verdict from there. It illustrates the challenges in being honest with others. The Justice card is
- [Truth & Honesty – Part I](https://thehermitslamp.com/2009/03/truth-honesty-–-part-i/) - I thought that Truth and Honesty would be a great subject for my first series of posts on my blog. It is not my intention that this blog become a space to flog merchandise, yet I found myself so inspired by this subject I have also created a powdered incense blend to go with it.

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- [Tarot Card Reading Class for Beginners in Toronto](https://thehermitslamp.com/tarot-card-reading-class-for-beginners-in-toronto/) - Ready to learn tarot in a fun and supportive environment? Can you make it to Toronto September 19th? Then this class is for you.
- [Cards and Connection: A Queer Tarot Gathering](https://thehermitslamp.com/cards-and-connection-a-queer-tarot-gathering/) - What's better than tarot? Tarot AND queer community—and this event has both! Hosted by Understory and Andrew McGregor of The Hermit’s Lamp, this event is a chance to explore the tarot, meet other people who love to read cards, and grow your skill in a supportive and safe space. Whether you’re just starting your first
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- [The biggest news since 2008? You decide!](https://thehermitslamp.com/the-biggest-news-since-2008-you-decide/) - Hello my friends, I have some very big news to share with you. Maybe you've started following my year of nope. Maybe you've been listening to other stuff I've been putting out around the search for deeper meaning and deeper authenticity. I think it's such an important thing at this time personally and in the
- [Book some time for a reading](https://thehermitslamp.com/services/bookings/) - Below you can book and pay for your reading - without having to play telephone tag - or having to wait till someone is back in the shop. This system will also send out a reminder email a few days before your appointment. Did you see we are moving? Starting July 1st I'll be in a
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- [Our Services](https://thehermitslamp.com/our-services/) - Book a Service Now Tarot Readings - A Tarot reading can help you sort out priorities or find out your best course of action to get where you want to be. Meet your guide. Come learn about your guide, how to work with them, and what they love. Comes with dome custom art to help you
- [Self Love through Tarot. Learn to Love Yourself Best.](https://thehermitslamp.com/self-love-through-tarot-learn-to-love-yourself-best/) - Tarot for Self Love is a 90-minute online Zoom workshop on February 11, 2026 that uses tarot spreads and prompts to help you know yourself more deeply, see self-worth blocks clearly, and take practical, compassionate steps toward greater self-love. Open to all levels, with a recording available for registrants.
- [Visit our amazing online store!](https://thehermitslamp.com/contact/shop/) - We have a full online store with everything we sell available to be shipped anywhere! We also offer same day shipping if you live between Oshawa and Hamilton and the Lake and New Market. You can even get free local shipping if you spend $100. The integrated online store plugin is broken. You can still
- [Become your Full Self with Tarot and Shadow Work!](https://thehermitslamp.com/become-your-full-self-with-tarot-and-shadow-work/) - We'll sit with our shadow - like an old friend who dropped in for coffee. To clarify obstacles, build a relationship and get to understand ourselves better.
- [Receive the Practical Wisdom of your Future Self with Tarot](https://thehermitslamp.com/receive-the-practical-wisdom-of-your-future-self-with-tarot/) - Who are you in the future? What will you known in a year from now? In 5 years? How would it help you to know that today? Come find out October 8th.
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- [The Best Spiritual Products In Toronto!](https://thehermitslamp.com/products/) - The Hermit's Lamps goal is to offer people top quality spiritual products. A lot of stores in Toronto have closed over the past few years leaving people looking for the oils, incense and other tools that they used to go to the Omega Center, Herbie's Herbs or The Wicca Shop for. We carry a variety
- [Rent space at the new workshop space!](https://thehermitslamp.com/rent-space-at-the-new-workshop-space/) - TEMPORARILY CLOSED Sorry as I've adjusted to making more things in store to deal with tariffs the workshop space is closed while we sort it. Please check back in September. Looking for a spot to host your event? This space is in the basement of the shop. At 8.5 by 19 feet is big enough
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- [The Hermit's Lamp Podcasts with Andrew McGregor](https://thehermitslamp.com/podcasts/) - Welcome to The Hermit's Lamp Podcast. It all started in 2011 when I asked the question "Why do some people change and other don't?" of some of the most experienced tarot readers around Here we are many years later. Continuing to have slow, deep and nuanced conversations about living a spiritual life. With over 450,000
- [Tarot Practice and Mentorship Group](https://thehermitslamp.com/tarot-practice-and-mentorship-group/) - Learning to read tarot is a nuanced practice. It's not just about intuition or knowledge. Of course, the question is important but so is how the reading unfolds. It can be about story telling too. Maybe it is also about magic and a touch of being psychic. Really learning to read tarot is a personal
- [Trade in Your Used Tarot Cards and Rare Books for Cash!](https://thehermitslamp.com/trade-in-your-used-tarot-cards-and-rare-books-for-cash/) - We are always excite to check out what you are selling when it comes spiritual books and tarot cards. We buy lots from 10-1000s.
- [Free peer counselling course](https://thehermitslamp.com/free-peer-counselling-course/) - In episode 109 of the podcast Aidan brought up the process of peer counselling. We definitely discuss it some and I offer some pointers but I thought it would be helpful to offer something longer on the subject: A free, full-length peer counselling course. I learned this in the 90's from someone who I have
- [Empower Yourself with Tarot Journaling - Find Your Own Wisdom Now](https://thehermitslamp.com/empower-yourself-with-tarot-journaling-find-your-own-wisdom-now/) - Access your own wisdom and intuition through tarot journalling. I'll share my process to deepen your connection to the cards and to yourself.
- [Craft Your Own Springtide Brooms with Amy Taylor](https://thehermitslamp.com/craft-your-own-springtide-brooms-with-amy-taylor/) - with Amy Lou Taylor Vernal Equinox, Springtide, Spring, Eoster, Ostara marks a turning of the season from winter to spring. It is a Pagan festival that marks the beginning of Spring and the fertility of the land, and the abundance bursting forth. Spring cleaning is a ritual deeply rooted in the lore of the Vernal Equinox,
- [All the Stacking Skulls Podcast Episodes.](https://thehermitslamp.com/all-the-stacking-skulls-podcast-episodes/) - Andrew McGregor, Aidan, Wachter, and Fabeku Fatunmise have done a bunch of episodes as their fake occult rock band including now retired founding member Johnathan Emmett and some guest along the way. EP65 – STACKING SKULLS WITH FABEKU FATUNMISE, JONATHAN EMMETT, & AIDAN WACHTER EP69 STACKING SKULLS ROUND 2 EP85 STACKING SKULLS WITH JASON MILLER
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- [Creating your Best Year with Art & Magic](https://thehermitslamp.com/creating-your-best-year-with-art-and-magic/) - Combine the power of tarot, art & magic to help you create the best 2025 you can. No experience/skill required. Together we will make something special.
- [Queer Tarot Lovers Hangout](https://thehermitslamp.com/queer-tarot-lovers-hangout/) - I've been craving a space to hang with more folks who identify as part of the LGBTQ2SLIA+ community. So we can share and explore how our identities and experiences shape and influence out tarot and spiritual practices. If this is you please consider yourself invited. This event is an open time to come and meet
- [Thoth Class](https://thehermitslamp.com/thothclass/) - Learn the Thoth Tarot once and for all. This course covers this great decks relationship to the Qabala, Astrology and the Western Mystery Traditions.
- [Learn which tarot cards are yours and how to use them!](https://thehermitslamp.com/learn-which-tarot-cards-are-yours-and-how-to-use-them/) - Being a great reader is certainly easier when you can use the cards to tell you about yourself of the folks you are reading for. In this workshop we'll explore my favourite model for assign cards to people by birthdate.
- [Candle Magic For More Effective Spells](https://thehermitslamp.com/candle-magic-workshop-for-more-effective-spells/) - Candle magic has been a powerful tool going back thousands of years. Learn how to make it work for you in this workshop. June 2nd at 2:30pm.
- [Tarot Lovers Hangout. Enjoy Time with your People](https://thehermitslamp.com/tarot-lovers-hangout/) - Come hang with other tarot lovers to share you passion, learn and grow as a reader, and show off your latest new deck.
- [Free Class with Deck Purchase Option](https://thehermitslamp.com/free-class-with-deck-purchase-option/) - I am running a deal between now and the end of February 2022 to get a free pre-recorded class with the purchase of a new tarot deck.
- [Ancestral Magick Course](https://thehermitslamp.com/am/) - We stand where we are through the efforts of countless generations before us. Rivers of bones, blood, and breath flowing back beyond memory. From spirit into bodies and back to spirit again. Simply put Death is not the end. These ancestors are one of the most powerful places to start a practical spiritual practice. They
- [COVID Details](https://thehermitslamp.com/covid-details/) - Updated February 2, 2024 In accordance with current guidelines we are open. Masks are not required for in store shopping but recommended. I am happy to wear a mask during your reading. If you need accommodation to help you with masked access or video shopping please reach out through the contact page and we will
- [Tarot Reading for Parties and Corporate Events](https://thehermitslamp.com/tarotparties/) - The Hermit's Lamp has a great network of readers who would be delighted to come to your event and add some fun and excitement. Our readers are prompt and professional with years of experience reading tarot and palms at a wide range of venues. From TV wrap parties to summer barbecues, corporate holiday parties to
- [Decks and Publications](https://thehermitslamp.com/decks-and-publications/) - Decks The Orisha TarotLand of the Sacred Self OracleTriumph of Life Publications A Tarot of YouSimply Learn Tarot - Free e-Book
- [Tarot for Self Care - a free class](https://thehermitslamp.com/tarot-for-self-care-a-free-class/) - To celebrate reaching 5555 followers on instagram I am offering a free class on how to take great care of yourself through tarot. No experience required!
- [Free Stuff from The Hermit's Lamp](https://thehermitslamp.com/free-stuff-from-andrew-and-the-lamp/) - Learning tarot is simple. Grab my free eBook "Simply Learn Tarot" and you will be reading right away.
- [Tarot and Psychology Online Course](https://thehermitslamp.com/psychology1/) - Tarot and psychology, when combined, give us access to the mysteries of our own minds and the tools to shape and heal it.
- [Working with the Tarot de Marseille – Marseille for Modern Times Part 2](https://thehermitslamp.com/mmt2/) - In this groundbreaking course Enrique Enriquez, Yoav Ben-Dov, Camelia Elias, Christophe Carrozza, and Andrew McGregor will teach you how to read with the Tarot de Marseille
- [Magic for tarot readers and Healers](https://thehermitslamp.com/tarot_magic/) - Magic is real. It can change your life! Join Joanna Powell Colbert, Beth Owl's Daughter, Andrew McGregor, Camelia Elias, and Barbara Moore online in September.
- [Tarot Foundations Online Course](https://thehermitslamp.com/tf/) - James Wells, Nancy Antenucci, Carrie Paris, Andrew McGregor, and James Wanless will help build your tarot foundations to help you read with confidence & joy.
- [Super Successful - the Spiritual Business Online Course](https://thehermitslamp.com/super/) - Building a solid spiritual business is not about drama, marketing scams, luck, or bogus promises of million dollar first months. These amazing teachers will share their knowledge, experience, and practical tools to get you clients, a following, and the success you are looking for
- [Working with Crystals Level 1](https://thehermitslamp.com/working-with-crystals-level-1/) - Learn everything you need to know to ramp up your crystal game. Free with purchase!
- [Resolving curses with tarot and magic!](https://thehermitslamp.com/resolving-curses-with-tarot-and-magic/) - Magic is real and so unfortunately are curses. Learn how to diagnose and deal wit them in this workshop!
- [Learning how to read for Relationships](https://thehermitslamp.com/learning-how-to-read-for-reationships/) - What will you learn? Learning how to clearly and directly break down and understand relationships is an art. However, with the right spread and questions we can lay it out it clear detail for everyone to see. We can even go further and see what its future might be too. We will cover:• How to
- [Learn the Tarot Card by Card Bundle](https://thehermitslamp.com/learn-the-tarot-card-by-card-bundle/) - A journey through all 78 cards. If you are looking to up your knowledge on what each and every card in the tarot is about this is the thing for you. This packages puts together all 7 classes I taught as a series from 2020-2021. Giving you complete access to his lessons on all the
- [Tarot for Everyone! Workshop.](https://thehermitslamp.com/tarot-reading-for-beginners/) - Learning tarot should be fun and enjoyable! Everybody has the innate ability to learn what the cards mean and how to put those meanings together into a reading for others.
- [LEARNING THE TRUMPS 3 – TEMPERANCE TO THE WORLD](https://thehermitslamp.com/learning-the-trumps-3-temperance-to-the-world/) - The third class in this series will cover 8 of the major arcana; Temperance, The Devil, The Tower, The Star, The Moon, The Sun, Judgment, and The World
- [How much do you love tarot? Come Hang With Us!](https://thehermitslamp.com/how-much-do-you-love-tarot-come-hang-with-us/) - If you love the tarot you should come to the shop and hangout with other tarot folk. This is chance to spend time with people who share your passion.
- [Tarot Readings](https://thehermitslamp.com/tarot-readings/) - Book a Reading Now Each Tarot reading is tailored to fit what is going on with you at the time of the reading. A reading can help you sort out priorities or how to best act to get where you want to be. We can use the cards to: • Help you choose directions in life.
- [Helping the shop move to its amazing new home!](https://thehermitslamp.com/helping-the-shop-move-sign-up-details/) - Want to give us a hand moving? We'd love that. here are the details.
- [Find Your Magic - Learn With A Supportive Community](https://thehermitslamp.com/find-your-magic-learn-with-a-supportive-community/) - Come spend some time with a supportive group of magical seekers. Each month we'll explore a practice, do a ritual or learn a new skill
- [Moon talisman recording](https://thehermitslamp.com/moon/) - Hey folks. here is the link to the audio. Please download it. There is a bit of a hum I have been unable to get out of the system. I don't want to hold this up longer so I am sending it as is. To do this lay down. Place the charm with the marked
- [Reading Tarot for Money and Work](https://thehermitslamp.com/moneyandwork/) - Learn all about reading for money and work.
- [Learn the Art of Crystal Ball Scrying](https://thehermitslamp.com/learn-the-art-of-crystal-ball-scrying/) - It is such a classic idea. Looking into a crystal ball and receiving messages from the other side. We even get an emoji for it! It has been a powerful tool for divination, contacting spirits and visiting the otherworld for all of humanities existence. Are you ready to learn it? In this class we'll get
- [Calling and working with spirits 2 - Enochian Magic](https://thehermitslamp.com/calling-and-working-with-spirits-2-enochian-magic/) - Learn how to work with the Enochian Spirits in a practical and effective way.
- [Magic of Place Walk -  Working with Nature](https://thehermitslamp.com/magic-of-place-walk-working-with-nature/) - Come join me in one of my most sacred places. I'll introduce you to the land, the beings there and some of the practice I keep i this magical place.
- [Calling and Working with Spirits 1](https://thehermitslamp.com/calling-and-working-with-spirits-1/) - Over the decades I have worked with a lot of spirits. Using a wide range techniques from complex magical rituals, to prayers, sigils, art and religious practices. Contacting spirits ranging from the kindest and most supportive of beings to the most belligerent I've seen and asking or compelling them to work for me. I have
- [Tarot de Marseille for Modern Life - 5 Modern Teachers](https://thehermitslamp.com/tarot-de-marseille-for-modern-life-5-modern-teachers/) - This series brings together 5 fascinating marseille readers - Enrique Enriques, Camelia Elias, Christophe Carrozza, Yoav Ben'Dov & Andrew McGregor
- [Circle Casting for Everyone](https://thehermitslamp.com/circle-casting-for-everyone/) - Learn one of the most versatile magical tools in the tool chest. The magical circle!
- [Super charging your magic!](https://thehermitslamp.com/super-charging-your-magic/) - The secret to making your magic more successful. Making your magic work consistently requires energy. It is not unlike a car - it requires gas to go. Not all cars are the same though. You can also upgrade the engine and more to make it go faster and further. Magical skill can be upgraded. However,
- [Resolving Curses Part 2: Rituals and Recipes](https://thehermitslamp.com/resolving-curses-part-2-rituals-and-recipes/) - This workshop will take you through step by step detailed recipes and rituals to resolve jinxes, curses, hexes and crossed conditions.
- [The art, magic, and practice of running a business.](https://thehermitslamp.com/the-art-magic-and-practice-of-running-a-business/) - Learn how to run a business from a well rounded balance whole self perspective. Blending practical tools with spiritual ones.
- [Learn the Tarot - The Suit of Wands](https://thehermitslamp.com/learn-the-tarot-the-suit-of-wands/) - Ready to get into knowing the what the trump cards are all about? This series will go through the all 78 cards cards one at a time. This class will go card by card through the suit of wands from Ace to 10. The court cards were covered in the class on the courts cards here).
- [Learn the Tarot - The suits of Cups and Swords](https://thehermitslamp.com/learn-the-tarot-the-suit-of-cups-and-swords/) - Ready to get into knowing the what the trump cards are all about? This series will go through the all 78 cards cards one at a time. This class will go card by card through the suit of Cup and Swords from Ace to 10. The court cards were covered in the class on the courts
- [Learning tarot - The Suit of Disks and card Pairings](https://thehermitslamp.com/learning-tarot-the-suit-of-disks-and-card-pairings/) - Learn all about the cards in 4th suit of disks and start exploring how to put cards together for deeper more accurate readings.
- [Get to know your guide!](https://thehermitslamp.com/get-to-know-your-guide/) - Learn all about your guide, what they like and how to work with them.
- [Sorry we are sold out.](https://thehermitslamp.com/sorry-we-are-sold-out/) - I am sorry to say that this event is sold out. To make sure you hear about future offerings first please join my mailing list. Thanks for your support. Andrew McGregor
- [Spiritual Work and Magick](https://thehermitslamp.com/services/spiritual-work-and-magick/) - Ever since I almost died in a car accident when I was a young teenager I have been stepping further and further into the world of magick. Learning the secrets of the earth, the heavens, and the ancestors from both western and eastern traditions and all sorts of other mystical people in between. I have
- [Tarot, Magic, and Luck](https://thehermitslamp.com/tarot-magic-and-luck/) - People rarely understand luck or how to improve it. This class will teach you to see problems with luck in your readings and tools to correct it magically.
- [Learning The Trumps 2 - The Chariot to Death](https://thehermitslamp.com/5778-2/) - Learn all about the trump cards from The Chariot through Death in part 2 of this series,
- [Learning the Trumps 1 - The Fool to the Lovers](https://thehermitslamp.com/learning-tarot-the-fool-to-the-lovers/) - Learn all about the first 7 tarot trumps. Who they are, what they are about & how to read them when they show up in a reading. Free with tarot deck purchase.
- [Tarot and Magic an Introduction](https://thehermitslamp.com/tarot-and-magic-an-introduction/) - Divination is one of the biggest keys to working success magic. It can give us a sense of both the what and the how of working something to make a situation closer to what we want. However it does benefit from a non-western way of looking at the cards. We can't just rely on key
- [Sigil Magick Foundations - Recorded Workshop](https://thehermitslamp.com/sigil-magick-foundations-online-workshop/) - Sigil work is one of the the most powerful and accessible forms of magick. Learn everything you need to know to start shifting your world towards what you want.
- [Sex, Death, and Destruction with Tarot - Online Class](https://thehermitslamp.com/sex-death-and-destruction-with-tarot-online-class/) - Join Camelia Elias, Theresa Reed, and Andrew McGregor to learn how to work with the cards people fear most yet are the key to living a good life.
- [Reading for yourself!](https://thehermitslamp.com/reading-for-yourself/) - Learn the ins and outs of giving yourself awesome advice with the cards.
- [Reading Tarot for the Coming Year](https://thehermitslamp.com/reading-tarot-for-the-coming-year/) - This class was originally taught for 2021 but applies to every year - or any period of time. Navigating the future is one of the most common reasons to come to the cards. Whether we take it as predictive or as guidance it can really help us make sense of both where we are and
- [Psychic Self Defence and for Readers, Coaches, and Healers](https://thehermitslamp.com/psychic-self-defence-and-for-readers-coaches-and-healers/) - Does working with clients leave you tired and drained? Maybe it is time for you to learn some psychic self defence kung-fu. A kung-fu master doesn't worry about the actions of others. They simply respond appropriately to put an end to any conflict. With Psychic self defence it is important to learn what you need
- [Pips without People - Reading non-pictorial tarot cards](https://thehermitslamp.com/pips-without-people/) - So many great decks out there, especially the historical ones, have beautifully illustrated trump cards and sparsely illustrated small cards. The beauty of the trumps draws people in and the sparseness of the small cards scares people away. Many people struggle to read tarot decks that don't have people or illustrated scenes on the number
- [Lenormand - Beyond the Beginnings](https://thehermitslamp.com/lenormand-beyond-the-beginnings/) - You know how to make the Lenormand cards speak – now it is time to make them sing! This 5 week course brings together some of the best in the Lenormand world to help get your readings to the next level. Rana George, Mary K Greer, Donnaleigh de LaRose, Carrie Paris and Björn Meuris
- [Learn to read the Tarot de Marseille](https://thehermitslamp.com/tdm/) - One of the best thing in Tarot in recent years is the re-emergence of the Tarot de Marseille. Learn how to use this wonderful deck starting in January.
- [Learning How to Read Tarot  for Yes or No Questions](https://thehermitslamp.com/learning-how-to-read-tarot-for-yes-or-no-questions/) - Tarot is a tremendous tool for exploring possibilities, predicting the future and making decisions. It has within its scope the ability to answer any question we have if we know how to approach it in the right way. So often we just need a simple answer to help us make the decisions in front of
- [Learning to read the Court Cards](https://thehermitslamp.com/learning-to-read-the-court-cards/) - Learn all about the courts cards and how they can be your best friend in a tarot reading. This class is $40 or free with deck purchase. Recordings available.
- [Reading Tarot for Ancestral Healing](https://thehermitslamp.com/reading-tarot-for-ancestral-healing/) - It is easy to understand how we are a product of our upbringing. The situations of our childhood shaping us whether we went with the flow of it or rebelled and set our own path. Those influence carry forward in some way for the rest of our life. Less obvious is the way in which
- [Cleansing and Clearing for Readers, Healers, Coaches, and Empaths](https://thehermitslamp.com/cleansing-and-clearing-for-readers-healers-coaches-and-empaths/) - How do we clean up after a reading? How about if someone brings some negative energy with them? Smudging works great as a first course of action but sometimes we need something will deep clean us, the people we work with, or the spaces we spend time in. I have spent the last decade working
- [Thanks for buying the course](https://thehermitslamp.com/thanks-for-buying-the-course/) - I got your class purchase! I really appreciate you buying one of my longer format courses. This is just a reminder that these class are manually fulfilled. Which means someone has to reply to your order in real time. Please understand it is not possible for me to work all the time - so you'll
- [Live Virtual Shopping at the Lamp](https://thehermitslamp.com/live-virtual-shopping-at-the-lamp/) - Come shop virtually with Andrew and ask him about tarot, crystals, magic, & more. We deliver all over the world or you can pickup it up if you are local.
- [Podcast episodes with Barbara Moore](https://thehermitslamp.com/podcast-episodes-with-barbara-moore/) - Here are all the episodes with Barabara Moore on the podcast. this page will be updated as new episodes are added. EP 22 INITIATION, CHOICES, AND TRUTH – A TALK WITH BARBARA MOORE click here. (2014) EP 44 FINDING YOUR PATH WITH BARBARA MOORE click here (2015) EP58 HOW TAROT WORKS WITH BARBARA MOORE click
- [Refunds, Cancellations, & Other Policies](https://thehermitslamp.com/services/policies/) - Whether you are taking a class, getting a reading, or buying video or other products I am so happy that you want to work with me. I really value clarity and transparency so I want you to be aware of my policies that might affect you. I hate having these heavy kind of talks but I
- [Queens](https://thehermitslamp.com/queens/) - Here are the links for stuff I talked about in the workshop. Draw a card for free here if you don't own a deck . Art Rosengarten on the podcast is here and here. James Wells on the podcast here and here. James Wanless is here. Gail Fairfield is here. Mary Greer is here, here
- [Buying my book – Simply Learn Tarot](https://thehermitslamp.com/buy-my-book-simply-learn-tarot/) - So my book - Simply Learn tarot is now in print! Shipping is a complicated things so I am offering a few ways to buy to avoid paying extra.
- [Predictive Tarot Reading - Part 1](https://thehermitslamp.com/predictive-tarot-reading-part-1/) - I’m also offering three ways to get to take this class.1. If you buy a deck from my store and send me a copy of your receipt you can take the class for free. (From August 6th September 12th)2. If you support the Patreon at the group level you are already in.3. Register and pay
- [Biography](https://thehermitslamp.com/biography/) - Updated August 2020. I have always been interested in the spiritual side of life. In grade school my friends and I, amidst playing ninja in the forests where I lived, also tried to meditate. We would climb into the back of the crawl space at my friend Mike's house and light incense and work on
- [Ancestral Community Healing Ceremony](https://thehermitslamp.com/ancestral-community-healing-ceremony/) - A free community ceremony to ask ask the ancestors for healing during this outbreak.
- [The Magic of Place](https://thehermitslamp.com/the-magic-of-place/) - Learn how to connect with the land on which you live and the beings who live there with you.
- [Bacon Wizard Breakfast Oracle](https://thehermitslamp.com/baconwizard/) - An oracle exploring the glory of breakfast and divination. The most important meal in your cartomantic day. The plan is to create 36 delicious cards to answer all lilies challenges. Printing will be in 4 colours. Black, gold, silver, and white. This deck will be self published via a kickstarter coming this fall. Check back often.
- [Testimonials for Andrew McGregor - Toronto Tarot Reader and Teacher](https://thehermitslamp.com/services/testimonials/) - People often ask me the question how accurate I am. My response is usually "When someone comes to see me I eventually read for their friends and family." This is what folks have to say for themselves about Andrew McGregor - Tarot Reader and Teacher
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- [Our Practitioners](https://thehermitslamp.com/our-practitioners/) - Andrew McGregor Andrew McGregor is the owner of The Hermit's Lamp. He has helped thousands of people through reading the tarot. Reading the cards is his thing, his super power, and his passion. It is the tool he uses to help people build the life they want to lead. When he reads the cards for
- [The Land of the Sacred Self Oracle by Andrew McGregor](https://thehermitslamp.com/lss/) - In the land of the sacred self we are never detached from who we truly are. Our nature, purpose, and direction are always available to us. The fullness of our Being flows from our heart revealing the radiance in all things around us. From the connection with our sacred self we speak truth, act with
- [Classes from the best Tarot Readers and Teachers.](https://thehermitslamp.com/events/) - Online everywhere and in person in Toronto Recorded Classes Missed a class and having regrets? Click here to to purchase downloadable, pre-recorded classes to study at your leisure.
- [A Tarot of You](https://thehermitslamp.com/tarotofyou/) - Imagine finding the perfect tarot deck. Where all the symbols speak directly to your life and experience.
- [Press](https://thehermitslamp.com/press/) - Interviews, articles and other press about Andrew McGregor and The Hermit's Lamp
- [Spotlight On: Arcane Bullshit Deck](https://thehermitslamp.com/spotlight-on-arcane-bullshit-deck/) - The Arcane Bullshit deck is the Cards Against Humanity of the New Age world: it's entertaining, great for parties, and can really drive home a point.
- [Spotlight on Tarot](https://thehermitslamp.com/spotlight-on-tarot/) - The Hermit's Lamp shines a light on all of your new and old favourite Tarot, Marseilles, Lenormand and other divinatory sets and decks.
- [Learning Tarot Spreads](https://thehermitslamp.com/learning-tarot-spreads/) - Tarot for Everyone Level 2 Once you have got the basics of how to read tarot down the next most fruitful thing to learn is a variety of tarot spreads. It not only provides you a repertoire to use when reading for yourself and others – its helps you learn how to think about giving
- [Tarot Trumps Card By Card with Andrew McGregor and James Wells](https://thehermitslamp.com/tcbc/) - Explore the meanings behind the tarot's trump cards. This audio series will go deep on each card and help you understand the beauty and mystery of the tarot.
- [The Orisha Tarot](https://thehermitslamp.com/orishatarot/) - Feel the powerful energy and wisdom of the Orishas in this profound and approachable deck. When you ask The Orisha Tarot for divinatory guidance, you are accessing the knowledge of countless generations, from the spiritual tradition as well as the training of practitioners throughout thousands of years. The cards hold deep meaning in both the foreground
- [Channelled Email Readings with Andrew & Melinda.](https://thehermitslamp.com/channelled-email-readings-with-andrew-melinda/) - Would you like a reading from someone with hundreds of years of experience? My guide Melinda wants to people solve their problems, grow, evolve, and be happy.
- [Manifesto - Tarot Readings with Andrew McGregor](https://thehermitslamp.com/services/manifesto-tarot-readings-with-andrew-mcgregor/) - I want to have relationships that are built on mutual respect. I will always treat you with respect and dignity. Please treat me with the same.I really want you to feel empowered to move your life towards happiness. I want you to be clear about what you want, and have a solid plan for how
- [Coaching](https://thehermitslamp.com/services/personal-coaching/) - My work with thousands of clients as a tarot reader has deepened my understanding of what people need - myself included - to make the most of their lives. If you are stalled on reaching your dreams you are probably blocked in one of two ways. : 1. Fear, anxiety, insecurities and your past are
- [Impossible Readings](https://thehermitslamp.com/impossible/) - Come with me into the great mysterious dream where the answers to all of life's most profound answers live.
- [Magickal Portraits](https://thehermitslamp.com/magickal-portraits/) - When I look at you I see an infinite & profound mystery. Now you can see you as I see you!
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- [Thanks for registering for the monthly candle vigil.](https://thehermitslamp.com/thanks-for-registering-for-the-monthly-candle-vigil/) - I appreciate your trust and support. Below are the thing you should keep in mind going forward. You will be assigned a spot in the monthly order. This is a subscription service. Your payment will come out every month on the same date. This is not necessarily the same day that your candle will burn.
- [I'm sorry this service is at capacity](https://thehermitslamp.com/candle_vigil_sold_out/) - I'm glad you hoped to get me doing a monthly candle vigil for you. If you'd like to be on the waiting list for when a spot comes open please send me an email at andrew@thehermitslamp.com and I'll add you to the list. Either way thanks. Andrew
- [Mediumship and Casting Subscription Group](https://thehermitslamp.com/mediumship-and-casting-subscription-group/) - So you’ve taken the first course and are all fired up about speaking with your ancestors through charm casting. However, the course is over – what do you do now? How about keeping the party going by joining the membership group? By joining the membership group you’ll get to continue learning new skills and refining
- [Thanks for singing up](https://thehermitslamp.com/thanks-for-singing-up/) - We appreciate you signing up for the Mediumship and Casting Subscription group. New material will be sent out mid-month. You'll get added to the group shortly. Thanks for your excitement and your support. Andrew & Carrie
- [Reboot your life with Mercury Retrograde](https://thehermitslamp.com/mercuryreboot/) - When Mercury is retrograde we can use its energy to reclaim what is working, reject what is not, and reinvent ourselves.
- [Mediumship and Casting with Andrew McGregor and Carrie Paris](https://thehermitslamp.com/mc/) - An Introductory Online Course in Spirit and Ancestral Communication through Charm Casting. Participate from anywhere. Payment plans available.
- [The Celtic Cross In-Depth with Theresa Reed in Toronto](https://thehermitslamp.com/the-celtic-cross-in-depth-with-theresa-reed-in-toronto/) - The amazing and talented Tarot Lady - Theresa Reed - will be teaching a workshop on the ins and outs of the Celtic Cross spread. This class bring new depth to this classic spread in your reading practice. Bring your own deck, a notebook, and a willingness to learn. June 18th from 3-5pm. 10 spots
- [Saint, spirit, and deity paintings](https://thehermitslamp.com/saint-spirit-and-deity-paintings/) - When I graduated art school the only kind of art that mattered to me any more was religious art. Images of Mary, Tibetan Thangkas, temples, and Tarot Cards all inspire me on a regular basis. In the decades since graduation my love of spirit and of spiritual art has only grown. One of my favourite
- [Mediumship and Casting Monthly Classes](https://thehermitslamp.com/mediumshipmonthly/) - So you've taken the first class and are working with your charms and ancestors - what now? If you are looking to have some structure and support you becoming a casting superstar you might want to join our monthly casting course series. Each month we'll focus on a specific theme or topic to help build
- [Thanks for joining the Mercury Retrograde Reboot](https://thehermitslamp.com/mercurythanks/) - You are all signed up! Please remember the magick begins August 30th Do double check your Paypal email is the one you use since it it is the way I have to contact you. I'll be in touch the week before it starts with more details. (or very soon if you are signing up close to
- [A Tarot of You - Guided Work](https://thehermitslamp.com/tarotofyou/a-tarot-of-you-guided-work/) - Imagine finding the perfect tarot deck. Where all the symbols speak directly to your life and experience. Where the imagery ties together both your history and your hopes and ambitions. How wonderful would it be to interpret every card without having to go get a book off the shelf and wade through ideas that don't
- [Mindfulness Key to Happiness and Success](https://thehermitslamp.com/mindfulness-tarot-reading-for-yourself-and-others/) - Drawing on both psychology and mysticism you will learn new ways to help understand the wonderful mystery that is you.
- [Tarot Waiting to Happen - A Tarot Deck by Andrew McGregor](https://thehermitslamp.com/twth/) - Every story has a beginning, middle, & end. Most cards show the middle, the client lives the end of the story, what happens before the scene we usually see?
- [Art Show Information](https://thehermitslamp.com/shows/) - I am very excited about the shows I have been hosting at The Hermit’s Lamp. This checklist is for both our benefit to ensure that nothing gets missed, or that promotion for the show does not get hung up while waiting on these details. Please ensure you do all of the following: Fill out this form. Include your
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- [Business Mentoring Program](https://thehermitslamp.com/services/the-marketing-success-secret-no-one-wants-to-tell-you-about-– tarot-and-marketing-can-jump-start-your-business/) - Ask me about what you need...
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- [Details for artists joining in](https://thehermitslamp.com/the-triumph-of-life-tarot-project/details-for-artists-joining-in/) - I am still nailing down the details but here are some that I already have in place. Final art will be 7cm*11cm. This is the art size. You can work bigger and might want to but he scale must fit this proportion. Please don't put titles or numbers on the card. We will add borders
- [Tarot Books and Deck for Sale](https://thehermitslamp.com/products/books-and-decks-for-sale/) - A friend made the bold decision to part with their collection of tarot decks and books. All either new or in great condition. Many of these decks I have never seen in print. Decks like the Tarot of Prague, Shinning Women Tarot, Giger Tarot, Via Tarot, Alchemical Tarot, Brotherhood Tarot and many more.
- [Embodied Divination: A Sacred Pilgrimage to Activate Your Creative Gifts.](https://thehermitslamp.com/embodied-divination/) - A Teleseminar Series with Five of Today's Deepest Divinatory Practitioners: Nancy Antenucci, Mellissae Lucia, Andrew McGregor, Carrie Paris, and James Wells
- [Tarot For you!](https://thehermitslamp.com/4u/) - This class will take you through a series of easy to use tools to help deepen your ability to read tarot for yourself and understand more clearly who you are.
- [A Ceremony for World Peace and Healing](https://thehermitslamp.com/a-ceremony-for-world-peace-and-healing/) - This year has been hard on many people. Many elders have passed and many people have suffered. This event is a call to come together as a community and an offering to ask for a better year in 2015. Orisha worshipers around the globe are coming together to pray for peace and healing in the
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- [LEARN TEA LEAF READING WITH LINDA](https://thehermitslamp.com/learn-tea-leaf-reading-with-linda/) - Thursday June 5th, 2014 – 7:30 - 9:30pm You will learn to: Learn to interpret and understand the worldly art of tea leaf reading Discover and learn about the oldest form of divination Explore the historical background to understand universal symbols Hands on instructional guidance to read your own "Cup" Tea cups, tea leaves, crystals and
- [Read Tarot with Confidence!](https://thehermitslamp.com/read-tarot-with-confidence/) - Reading tarot is fun and easy. Seriously. It can seem a bit daunting when you are getting started though. Which expert do you listen to? Which books should you read? What if you just skip all that for now and start reading the cards with confidence and insight! We will cover all the details you
- [Solstice Tarot Circle](https://thehermitslamp.com/solstice-tarot-circle/) - The summer solstice coincides the longest day of the year. Come tap into this abundance of light to help you manifest the best of your self in the coming season. We will gather and share a potluck feast before convening a circle to share both the tarot's and our collective wisdom. If you have never done circle
- [Questions to be Answered by the Art](https://thehermitslamp.com/the-triumph-of-life-tarot-project/questions-to-be-answered-by-the-art/) - The point of this deck is inspire people to continue in their fight against whatever might be getting in their ways. Could be cancer, loss, grief, illness, poverty, or whatever. In the context of tarot as a structure with history each card should work to answer the following questions directly through its imagery. How can
- [How psychic are you? Take the test you could win a prize.](https://thehermitslamp.com/psychictest/) - Are you psychic? We all have psychic flashes but turning it on when you want to might be another matter. Test your skills and you could win a prize.
- [Crystal Scrying with Marilyn Shannon](https://thehermitslamp.com/crystal-scrying-with-marilyn-shannon/) - Learn the art of crystal scrying.
- [Interviews About Change](https://thehermitslamp.com/interviews-about-change/) - If this your first time visiting my blog please take a moment to subscribe to my blog/podcast while you are here either via RSS or email. Here are all the episodes in my series about change. In these podcasts I ask the question "Why do some people change and others don't?" to some of the
- [Learning to Love the Thoth Tarot. Free Talk](https://thehermitslamp.com/learning-to-love-the-thoth-tarot-free-talk/) - Seems most people have a strong reaction to the Thoth Tarot deck. They love it or hate it. Some even go so far as to say it is evil, dangerous, and brings dark energy. Curious now? This free tele call will talk about how to approach this deck. We'll talk about why there is nothing
- [Ancestral Potluck Feast](https://thehermitslamp.com/ancestral-potluck-feast/) - Simply put, we are alive because of those who went before us. In many cultures there are strong traditions of paying respect and honouring those ancestors whose lives allowed us to be born. Yet in our modern life it is often hard to find ways to remember and respect where we came from. Add in
- [Starting mastering your Kung-fu now. ](https://thehermitslamp.com/starting-mastering-your-kung-fu-now/) - You are on the right page to grab he files for the class you bought. Thank you for buying this class. There are two parts to this class. The recording which you can get here and the handout which has the details of the meditations used. Grab it here. To download this file please right
- [Intuitive Messenger Specials](https://thehermitslamp.com/intuitive/) - I wanted to offer everyone who listened to Mitchell's show two special thank you offers. First if you'd like to get my deck Tarot Waiting to Happen you can use this link to get free shipping. Also, if you'd like to book a reading with me I will give you a discount. I know the
- [Becoming the best of the Court Cards](https://thehermitslamp.com/becoming-the-best-of-the-court-cards/) - [az-index id="5"] Andrew McGregor If you would like to take your tarot practice to the next level please grab my free book and contact me me to talk about some personal tarot mentoring. "Court Card" image by "Alan Cleaver"
- [Ancestral Meditation](https://thehermitslamp.com/ancestral-meditation/) - Get the meditation here.
- [Guardian Angel Meditation](https://thehermitslamp.com/guardian_angel_meditation/) - This guided meditation is what I taught people at the TarotCon in Dallas in 2013. This meditation can be used to contact your own guardian angel and start accessing its guidance. Please don't share this recording but feel free to share this link to my website with anyone you think would enjoy it. Contact your
- [The Power of a Good Question A free evening of talking Tarot with Andrew McGregor](https://thehermitslamp.com/the-power-of-a-good-question-a-free-evening-of-talking-tarot-with-andrew-mcgregor/) - In celebration of the launch of Tarot Waiting to Happen. In creating my deck, Tarot waiting to Happen, I have been spending the last 6 months thinking a lot about the Major Arcana. My deck started wit the question - what happened before the images we are accustomed to seeing in the tarot. Tarot can
- [Start Reading the Cards Now!](https://thehermitslamp.com/start-reading-the-cards-now/) - Saturday September 21st from 10 am - 12pm Participate from anywhere via google hangout (a free service) or in person in Toronto Reading tarot is fun and easy. Seriously. It can seem a bit daunting when you are getting started though. Which expert do you listen to? Which books should you read? What if you
- [The Art of Myth and Archetypes - Call for Artists](https://thehermitslamp.com/the-art-of-myth-and-archetypes-call-for-artists/) - All cultures have their myths. Some even say they reflect the underlying Archetypes that make up our psychology or perhaps the nature of the universe. If you are making art in this area or would like to make something to submit to the show please download the pdf below. Submissions due digitally by October 21st.
- [Where do Great Tarot Readings come from? The whole series.](https://thehermitslamp.com/where-do-great-readings-come-from-the-whole-series/) - I have started this series to help explain all the ways in which a great reading happens. [az-index id="3"]
- [Melinda's Messages](https://thehermitslamp.com/melindas-mesasages/) - This page is a collection of all the posts that my guide Melinda and I have written about living life and reading Tarot. [az-index id="4"]
- [Magic and Tarot](https://thehermitslamp.com/magic-and-tarot/) - This is a collection of the pieces I have been writing on the theme of magic and its relationship to reading cards. [az-index id="2"]
- [Spiritfest: A Family-Friendly Community Arts Weekend](https://thehermitslamp.com/spiritfest-a-family-friendly-community-arts-weekend/) - Note: I think this is a great event and have partnered with Spiritfest to offer people who might want to go a discount. I cannot attend this year. ~ Andrew McGregor 16th Annual June 28 - July 1, 2013 Mansfield Outdoor Education Centre, near Orangeville www.spiritfest.ca Spiritfest offers a variety of expressive arts & eco/natural-living
- [Self-Care Wisdom Circle](https://thehermitslamp.com/self-care-wisdom-circle-2/) - Self-care sounds like such a straight forward idea. Eat well, floss and get some exercise – right? Then why is burnout out such a problem? Why is it that even when we are doing the right thing we still can feel unhappy or dissatisfied with our life? Part of the issue is that self-care goes
- [Self-Care Wisdom Circle](https://thehermitslamp.com/self-care-wisdom-circle/) - Self-care sounds like such a straight forward idea. Eat well, floss and get some exercise – right? Then why is burnout out such a problem? Why is it that even when we are doing the right thing we still can feel unhappy or dissatisfied with our life? Part of the issue is that self-care goes far
- [Call for Artists 2013](https://thehermitslamp.com/call-for-artists/) - Our goal is to support artists of all levels of experience. To build community and conversation around the expansion of our understanding of spirit through art. We welcome painting, sculpture, and other media. Please send all submissions via email or call Andrew for more information. A post of our last how can be found here.
- [Self Healing with Crystals](https://thehermitslamp.com/self-healing-with-crystals/) - This workshop will teach you how to: energetically choose crystals that will work best for your issue access their energy to best effect cleanse and recharge your crystals after you use them The tools you learn will help you access more healing and transformative power for yourself, and if you choose, others too. We will
- [Tarot for Abundance and Prosperity](https://thehermitslamp.com/tarot-for-abundance-and-prosperity/) - Thursday, April 4th, 2013. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m Everything you need to know about reading tarot in relationship to money. What can the cards help with when it comes to money? Ethics and possible problem areas. I will even share my Manifesting Abundance Spread with you. All levels are welcome – no experience required.
- [Mediumship - Learning to Hear our Ancestors Voices.](https://thehermitslamp.com/mediumship-learning-to-hear-our-ancestors-voices/) - Learning how to talk with the spirits of the people have passed on can be a source of great comfort, guidance, and solace. Learning how to invite that contact when you want it and how to close the door when you don't is the key to building a safe practice. We'll work on how to:
- [Toronto's Tarot Destination](https://thehermitslamp.com/products/torontos-tarot-destination/) - The Hermit's Lamp carries a large selection of decks. We currently have over 150 decks to chose from. One of the primary reasons for opening the shop was to support artists who are adding to the world of tarot with their creations. If you have a small run deck you'd like to have us sell
- [Crystals](https://thehermitslamp.com/products/crystals/) - Crystal usually stocked. Agate - Blue Lace Amazonite Amber Amythest Aquamarine Aventurine - Blue Aventurine - Green Blk Tourmaline Bloodstone Blue tigers eye Carnelian Chakra Set chrysoprase Citrine Citrine Clusters Coral crystal skulls Fluorite Garnet Hematite Hemimorphite Howlite Jet Kyanite Lapis Lazuli Leopard Stone malachite Mookaite Moonstone Moonstone White Obsidian Onyx opalite orange calcite Pink
- [Learning to Love the Court Cards – Webinar](https://thehermitslamp.com/learning-to-love-the-court-cards-webinar/) - When learning tarot people often find the court cards hard to interpret. I know it was true for me and I hear it from students all the time. This workshop will help you get a handle on them once and for all. Once you get to know them I promise you will love them and
- [Learning to Love the Court Cards – Workshop Toronto](https://thehermitslamp.com/learning-to-love-the-court-cards-workshop/) - When learning tarot people often find the court cards hard to interpret. I know it was true for me and I hear it from students all the time. This workshop will help you get a handle on them once and for all. Once you get to know them I promise you will love them and
- [Predicting the Future with Tarot 2 - Webinar Recording](https://thehermitslamp.com/predicting-the-future-with-tarot-2-webinar-recording/) - Thanks for purchasing this for download. Please use this link to download your recording. Predicting the Future with Tarot 2 Recording. Make sure you download the file if you would like to keep it. On a PC right click the link and choose 'save as'. On a MAC option click and choose 'save as'.
- [TORONTO TAROT SYMPOSIUM](https://thehermitslamp.com/events/one-day-tarot-symposium/) - Are you passionate about the tarot? Tired of top-notch tarot workshops being offered in far-off locations? Looking to expand your tarot skills and connect with like-spirited people? Join Southern Ontario tarot teachers and practitioners Presenters include Monica Bodirsky, Shelley Carter, Freda Crake, Andrew McGregor, Marilyn Shannon, and James Wells himself. Toronto Tarot Symposium Saturday, March 23, 2013. 9:30 a.m. to
- [Making Crystals Speak! The Art of Working with Crystals.  ](https://thehermitslamp.com/making-crystals-speak-the-art-of-working-with-crystals/) - A spiritual skills class. One of my favourite things about crystals is that they are alive. I know a biologist might disagree but my experiences have taught me that there is both a consciousness and energy dwelling within everything - and certainly within crystals. There are some great books out there on what each crystal
- [Using Tarot to Cope with Change - A Tarot Skills Workshop](https://thehermitslamp.com/events/using-tarot-to-cope-with-change-a-tarot-skills-workshop/) - Every card carries with it some kind off transition and some advice on how to handle that transition.
- [Learn to read Tarot in Toronto or Around the World](https://thehermitslamp.com/services/learning-taro/) - My personal focus for teaching tarot is on small groups and individuals.
- [Spirit Guides and Tarot Reading Webinar Recording](https://thehermitslamp.com/spirit-guides-and-tarot-reading-webinar-recording/) - Thanks for purchasing this for download. Please use this link to download your recording. Tarot Reading with Spirit Guides Recording. Make sure you download the file if you would like to keep it. On a PC right click the link and choose 'save as'. On a MAC option click and choose 'save as'.
- [Make 2013 your best year yet - Tarot Skills Workshop](https://thehermitslamp.com/make-2013-your-best-year-yet-tarot-skills-workshop/) - Having a good year is a balance of being good planning, being prepared for what comes up, and knowing how to sustain yourself. This workshop will help build your skills as a reader and help you make 2013 the best it can be. We will get into: • how to approach looking at your life
- [Predicting the Future with Tarot - Webinar](https://thehermitslamp.com/predicting-the-future-with-tarot-webinar/) - This class is 90% different from the one I gave in Toronto in November. One of the biggest allures in tarot reading is the prospect of seeing the future. The big question is how can the cards accomplish this and how do we pull predictions out of the process of reading the cards. Is it
- [Communication - The Secret of Powerful Readings ](https://thehermitslamp.com/communication-the-secret-of-powerful-readings/) - This might be the most important class on reading tarot that I will teach. It is a class I wish I had the opportunity to take when I was starting out but never knew I needed. It will change your reading skills forver and maybe your life too! Ever have the situation where you say
- [Tarot deck and book collection sale](https://thehermitslamp.com/tarot-deck-and-book-collection-sale/) - A friend made the bold decision to part with their collection of tarot decks and books. This is not a few copies of of the Rider Waite deck but over 120 decks and almost 200 books. All either new or in great condition. Many of these decks I have never seen in print. Decks like
- [Tarot Reading and Spirit Guides - Webinar - November 29th](https://thehermitslamp.com/tarot-reading-and-spirit-guides-webinar-november-29th/) - The question of how tarot readings work is a complex and pervasive one. I think that all readers are somewhat different in the tools they bring to a reading. One of the biggest influences on my readings has been my work with my guide Melinda. She helps me read the cards, directs the flow of
- [You are signed up. ](https://thehermitslamp.com/you-are-signed-up-2/) - Thanks for signing up for the Reading Tarot with Spirit Guides Call. This class will be available from anywhere you have a phone. I will be providing you the details in the week leading up to the event. Please keep your eye on your mailbox for the details. If you are not already on my
- [Vacation Special June 2012](https://thehermitslamp.com/june2012special/) - I have been reflecting on the growth since I went on holiday last year. It is amazing the things that have changed in me, my life and the lives of those I work with. Thanks for supporting my work as a reader and in growing The Hermit's Lamp. Make your purchase before June 30th at
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- [Qabala for Tarot Reading](https://thehermitslamp.com/events/qabala-for-tarot-reading/) - The qabala is such an important topic to many modern tarot decks. The Rider-Waite, Thoth, and many of their derivatives are structured on a blending of western traditions that include the qabala. When I talk about this with most student of the tarot they admit to being daunted by the depth of material that comprises
- [Art show FAQ](https://thehermitslamp.com/art-show-faq/) - FAQ for Art Shows at The Hermit's Lamp How do I get into a show you are putting on? Art shows that the Lamp puts on are curated. Work is submitted digitally here. Once the submission deadline closes all art is reviewed and everyone is noticed if they are accepted in the show or not. Can
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- [Polite Marketing – A Decent Person's Guide to Social Media and Marketing Online](https://thehermitslamp.com/events/polite_marketing/) - Did you know that you can buy friends on Facebook? It's true. Friends are cheap! For 10¢ a head, you can have thousands of new friends. Does this sound like a good idea? It isn't. Early bird special Book before September 20th for a discounted price of $210 +hst. After that, we will charge the
- [Thanks for signing up!](https://thehermitslamp.com/social_media_enrolled/) - Thanks for enrolling in our workshop "Polite Marketing – A Decent Person’s Guide to Social Media and Marketing Online". You don't need to do anything else. We will start sending you stuff soon. While you are waiting for the class to start you might want to do a few things to prepare. Note communications, websites and
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- [Here is your free stuff](https://thehermitslamp.com/here-is-your-free-stuff/) - Here are the intro to meditation recordings. You can listen to them online or right click the links to save the files. Part 1 - Introduction to the practice of meditation Part 2 - Meditation practice recording Right-click (PC) or option-click (Mac) to download the file. I will be sending out great content and offers
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