Communing with the Missing Witches Deck Of Oracles

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Introduction

I'm thrilled to share my latest YouTube video where I dive deep into the mystical world of the "Missing Witches Deck Of Oracles." This deck, authored by Risa Dickens and Amy Torok, has been a profound addition to my collection, and I couldn't wait to give you all a detailed review and flip through.

The Deck and Booklet

The "Missing Witches Deck Of Oracles" is not just a tool for divination but a bridge to connect with historical and legendary witches. This deck features 52 cards, each presenting a unique illustration and message on one side, while the other side shares the story, insight, or meditation related to each witch. The accompanying booklet offers a wealth of information, making it easy to incorporate the deck into your daily, weekly, or as-needed rituals.

Flip Through

In the video, I take you through a complete flip through of the deck, card by card, so you can appreciate the intricate designs and the powerful energy each card holds. The artwork is not just visually stunning but also deeply symbolic, resonating with themes of empowerment, reclamation, and resistance. Each card serves as a portal to the wisdom and magic of witches from different eras and backgrounds, from Octavia Butler, Audre Lorde, María Sabina, Zora Neale Hurston to Hildegarde, Leonora Carrington, Anna Halprin, and Mayumi Oda.

A Powerful One-Card Reading

Towards the end of the video, I perform a one-card reading that turns out to be incredibly powerful. The message I received was so profound that it left me visibly shaken. This reading demonstrated the potent spiritual connections facilitated by this oracle deck, making it an invaluable tool for both new and experienced practitioners of the craft.

Conclusion

I hope you enjoy the video and find the "Missing Witches Deck Of Oracles" as enchanting and transformative as I do. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to oracle readings, this deck offers a unique and enriching experience.

Watch the Video

Check out the full review by clicking here: https://youtu.be/iKq9Cj0XnAM?si=5BI3W0iSVof9

and flip through on my and let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Additional Information

For those interested, the deck is set to release on July 9, 2024, and is available for preorder. It's published by North Atlantic Books and is priced at $19.95. The deck is designed to be a standalone tool but also complements other works by the authors, such as "Missing Witches" and "New Moon Magic"【13†source】

Queer Conjure: An Interview with Jasper Joy, the Genderqueer Witch Redefining Magic and Empathy

A photo of Jasper Joy from their website Queer Conjure. Can be found here.

Hello Jasper, I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to chat with you today and delve deeper into your world and the work you do with Queer Conjure. Before we begin, would you kindly introduce yourself and share a few key aspects of your journey that have led you to where you are today? I'm eager to learn more about your unique path.

Yes, thank you! Your work has been quite the inspiration for me! I first learned about you through Ylva Mara a couple of years ago and I’ve been listening to your Mutant Musings on Youtube ever since, as well as some of your other videos and I just appreciate them so much.

My name is Jasper Joy, my pronouns are they/them, and I am a white genderqueer witch, tarot scholar, writer, and spiritual support specialist. I have a small professional practice called queerconjure.org where I teach tarot and witchcraft in a way that centers queer experiences, trans experiences, and neurodivergent experiences. Because those are the communities I belong to. As a child, I was raised by gay new-agers and sober lesbian Buddhists. I was an initiate and acolyte of a Wiccan temple for all of my twenties. I am always investigating ways to honor what my elders taught me in a way that makes more room for anti-racist work and resists all concepts of hierarchy.

Could you share a memorable experience or transformational moment you've had while supporting individuals through your offerings and practices at Queer Conjure?

I have a client that comes to me twice a year for tarot readings and she spends most of our time together telling me hilarious stories. I don’t say much except to reflect back to her what I’m hearing as the thread that connects those stories together. At first, I wasn’t sure what she was getting out of our sessions. Through working with her I learned a lesson that changed my practice completely. Tarot, as well as other forms of divination, is primarily a tool to facilitate active and empathetic listening. For me, it is more important to shine a light on what the client already knows and feels than to try to wow them with what I know (or think I know). I have to set my ego aside and become a reflective reader rather than a projective reader. What’s more, I work with marginalized communities that often have to work really hard just to be taken seriously. Putting their needs to be seen, heard, validated, and accepted ahead of everything else is a very powerful healing magic.

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How do you approach failure and what have you learned from your past setbacks?

I’m not sure that I believe in failure. Within every experience is an opportunity to learn and open. Failure suggests shame or blame, a perspective rather than a reality. My mama used to say “well, I just paid some tuition to the college of life” whenever something went horribly wrong. I mean, accidentally setting the lawn on fire wrong. Literally shooting oneself in the leg wrong. It was her way of saying that, even amidst the most fucked up chaos, there is something to learn and grow from. Setbacks are real and they can bring a lot of grief with them. They bring up a sense of loss. Most of my recent setbacks have come from chronic illness and therefore less work. It’s been a big cosmic neon sign that says “slow down or else”. The more I resist the more the universe puts obstacles in my way. So I finally had to let go and slow down. And it’s allowed me to open more.

Could you share some insights into the rituals or practices that are particularly meaningful or powerful to you?

Journaling will always be my true love. I have ADHD and a memory disorder, so writing things down is essential. But it’s more than just a way to recall events. Writing creates change, which is also what magic does. It’s a sacred tool that reorients the writer back to their true path. Back to their dreams. In the mornings, as often as possible, I light a birthday candle on my altar and journal for as long as the candle burns. Which is only a few minutes. But it’s not the length of time that’s important, it’s the attention that’s given to the ritual that makes it powerful.

Can you share any advice or guidance for others who may be exploring their own gender identity or considering incorporating witchcraft into their lives?

I highly suggest shedding all concepts of “feminine” energies and “masculine” energies when it comes to witchcraft. No matter how you identify. Just take them off and throw them in the bin! Replace them with a word that resonates more with who you are deep down (because that’s where divinity is). Maybe “cloudy” or “creature”, “dandy” or “mossy”. The social construct of a gender binary serves as a tool of societal oppression and does not add value to intuition or magic- in fact it degrades our connection to the universe. Aside from that, I will say what I wish my first teacher had said to me: be gentle with yourself. You’re going to make mistakes- sometimes huge mistakes- and your magic isn’t going to look like a tiktok video. (Though tiktok wasn’t a thing when I started!) No matter how long you practice magic, or how many gender workbooks you complete, you will always be at the beginning of figuring it out. Never at the end. So always treat yourself with the patience and care you would give to a child who is just learning to tie their shoelaces. 

Are there any specific deities, spirits, or elements that you feel particularly connected to, and if so, how do you honor and work with them?

I like to work with queer ancestors and ancestral chosen family. For example, if I have writer’s block, I’ll build an altar with pictures of Hans Christian Anderson and Leslie Feinberg. I have a couple personal deities that I “made up” because there just aren’t any I fully connect with. I’m an animist so I spend time intentionally and silently connecting with the spirits of “things” that might otherwise be undervalued- the overzealous multiflora rose behind my house or the tea kettle that I use every morning. The couch where my family crowds in for movie night. The broom I use to sweep the patio. All of these things contain the elements, contain divinity, and offer opportunities for reverence. I’m grateful for that.

Are there any misconceptions or stereotypes about being a genderqueer witch that you would like to address or debunk?

I protect my energy by not getting into Gender 101 discussions unless I’m being paid to do so. I’m genderqueer because queer is my gender, which means I can’t explain it in a succinct way. I don’t have to explain it to anyone’s satisfaction in order for it to be valid and valued. My genderqueerness is part of the mystery that fuels my witchcraft. To separate my queerness and witchcraft would be impossible for me at this point.

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What other hobbies or interests do you enjoy outside of witchcraft that bring you joy or inspiration?

I’m a very family-oriented person. Not in a nuclear-hetero way, but in a way that requires a deeply intentional cultivation of relationships. I love my friends so much my heart feels like a bird. I enjoy the hell out of them. I love spending time with my nesting partner and children. I build my life with them in mind. I’m a book nerd, for sure. I’m also just a geek for whatever is considered “weird”. I listen to a lot of podcasts and read a lot. I get very enthusiastic about new-to-me information and trying new-to-me things. 

Are there any books, resources, or mentors that have significantly influenced your journey?

Cassandra Snow was my first portal into queerness as an essential part of tarot and magic. Before them, I was juggling those pieces of myself as separate rather than embodying them as a whole. I’ll be forever grateful to them. I have a booklist here of forty-plus books that I hold in high regard. The In Search Of Tarot podcast and the Missing Witches podcast routinely blow my mind. My conversations with Ylva Mara are deeply influential as well. I highly recommend her book A Practical Guide For Witches.

What are some of your favorite magical tools or ingredients to work with, and why?

Invasive plants! Anything that’s considered a nuisance but holds powerful medicine within. Their tenacity feels inherently queer to me. I have a small cauldron that I ritually work with several times a month that often holds plant friends and scraps of paper with scribbled wishes or thanks written on them. The cauldron is sacred for many reasons, but to be honest I love it because it’s iconic. Tarot cards are an obvious answer for me, because that’s what most of my work revolves around. For me, tarot is just as enigmatic as queerness and offers millions of lifetimes worth of lessons.

In what ways do you use platforms like Instagram and TikTok to amplify your message and connect with a broader audience? How has social media impacted your spiritual practice and community-building efforts? Any messages you feel called to share around social media? 

When I began my witchy studies, there was this thing called Witchvox. It was an online social network for witches and pagans before social media was even a thing. It’s where I found my first teacher. My first ritual, my first spell. It’s how I got my start. These days, my witch-community is a quilt of queers I stumbled upon thanks to some algorithm on Instagram and sometimes dating apps. I am grateful for that. I don’t know if it’s “amplified my message” exactly. I have a business partner that makes beautiful posts that keep us in the feed. I try not to think about the fact that I have an audience, though. I’m just doing my little turn on the catwalk, checking in with my loves, and looking at reels of cute animals. If I start paying attention to likes or followers or traffic reports, then social media begins to feed on my sense of self-worth. I think it’s important to hold boundaries that prevent that. 

What are some ways that folks can connect with you and do you have any exciting things coming up you’d like to share? 

All of my work can be found at queerconjure.org and I love getting emails from new folks. I also have a Patreon and a podcast, both called Queer Conjure. Right now my partner and I are creating the second issue of our downloadable tarot workbook and I’m very excited to share that once it feels complete.

Please feel free to share any additional insights or stories or anything else you feel is important to share with our readers. 

Thank you so much for these lovely questions! It was a wonderfully creative and introspective experience to answer them!

Click the image above to listen to the Mutating with Edgar episode on the Queer Conjure Podcast

As an added bonus, I recently had the privilege of being a guest on the Queer Conjure Podcast where we delve into the intersections of queerness and spirituality.

Rest in peace and in power Rachel Pollack 💖

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Rachel Pollack passed away on April 7, 2023. She was a trans activist, tarot reader, comic book and science fiction creator, and much much more.

Check out my post on Instagram about Rachel’s passing where I share how I was asked almost exactly a year before her passing to create a written contribution to respond to her tarot deck The Shining Tribe Tarot, which is one of the 99 objects included in the forthcoming book Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects edited by Chris E. Vargas, David Evans Frantz, Christina Linden and a part of the Museum of Trans Hirstory and Art.

A 3 card Tarot Reading for the City of LA EDGAR FABIÁN FRÍAS for Los Angeles Times

Artist, therapist, brujx, and tarot reader Edgar Fabián Frías did a three-card tarot reading for the City of Los Angeles.

The three cards that appeared in the reading were: The World, The Hierophant, and the Ace of Cups.

Please listen to the video below to hear what this means for us in the upcoming future of the city of Angels.

Click below to see the Los Angeles Times article which includes original artwork by the artist Edgar Fabián Frías as well as a transcript of this tarot reading:

L.A. is due for a transformation. This three-card tarot reading will reveal what kind

https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2022-08-17/artist-edgar-fabian-frias-gives-tarot-reading-for-los-angeles-transformation

This story is part of Image issue 12, “Commitment (The Woo Woo Issue),” where we explore why Los Angeles is the land of true believers.

Read the whole issue here: https://www.latimes.com/projects/commitment/

For more information about Edgar Fabián Frías, please click the link below: https://linktr.ee/edgarfabianfrias

Here is Edgar’s bio:

Edgar Fabián Frías works in installation, photography, video art, sound, sculpture, printed textiles, GIFs, performance, social practice and community organizing, among other forms. Their art addresses historical legacies and acts of resistance, resiliency and radical imagination within the context of Indigenous Futurism, spirituality, play, pedagogy, animism and queer aesthetics.

Born in East Los Angeles in 1983, Frías received dual bachelor of arts degrees in psychology and studio art from UC Riverside. In 2013, they received a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at Portland State University in Portland, Ore., with an emphasis on interpersonal neurobiology and somatic psychotherapy. Frías received their master of fine arts in art practice from UC Berkeley in 2022. Their work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Vincent Price Art Museum, Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco, Oregon Contemporary, MOCA Jacksonville, Performance Is Alive, Project Space Festival Juárez and ArtBo. Their work has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Taschen, Bustle, Motherboard by Vice, Slate, CVLT Nation, Terremoto, Hyperallergic, and other publications.

Traducción en Español

Elle artista, terapeuta, brujx y tarotista Edgar Fabián Frías realizó una tirada de tarot de tres cartas para la Ciudad de Los Ángeles.

Las tres cartas que aparecían en la lectura fueron: El Mundo, El Hierofante y El As de Copas.

Escucha el video arriba para saber qué significa esto para nosotros en el futuro próximo de la ciudad de Angeles.

Haga clic a continuación para ver el artículo de Los Angeles Times que incluye obras de arte originales del artista Edgar Fabián Frías, así como una transcripción de esta lectura de tarot:

L.A. está por una transformación. Esta lectura de tarot de tres cartas revelará qué tipo

https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2022-08-17/artist-edgar-fabian-frias-gives-tarot-reading-for-los-angeles-transformation

Esta historia es parte del número 12 de Image, "Commitment (The Woo Woo Issue)", donde exploramos por qué Los Ángeles es la tierra de los verdaderos creyentes.

Lea el número completo aquí: https://www.latimes.com/projects/commitment/

Para obtener más información sobre Edgar Fabián Frías, haga clic en el siguiente enlace: https://linktr.ee/edgarfabianfrias

Aquí está la biografía de Edgar:

Edgar Fabián Frías trabaja en instalación, fotografía, videoarte, sonido, escultura, textiles impresos, GIFs, performance, práctica social y organización comunitaria, entre otras formas. Su arte aborda legados históricos y actos de resistencia, resiliencia e imaginación radical dentro del contexto del futurismo indígena, la espiritualidad, el juego, la pedagogía, el animismo y la estética queer.

Nacido en el este de Los Ángeles en 1983, Frías recibió una doble licenciatura en psicología y arte de estudio de UC Riverside. En 2013, obtuvieron una maestría en consejería clínica de salud mental en la Universidad Estatal de Portland en Portland, Oregon, con énfasis en neurobiología interpersonal y psicoterapia somática. Frías recibió su maestría en bellas artes en práctica artística de UC Berkeley en 2022. Su trabajo se ha exhibido internacionalmente, incluso en el Museo de Arte Vincent Price, Instituto de Arte Contemporáneo de San Francisco, Oregon Contemporary, MOCA Jacksonville, Performance Is Alive, Project Space Festival Juárez y ArtBo. Su trabajo ha aparecido en Cosmopolitan, Taschen, Bustle, Motherboard by Vice, Slate, CVLT Nation, Terremoto, Hyperallergic y otras publicaciones.

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