I've written a few books! Sometimes it still feels a little surreal, that I'm a published author - even after all these years.

#Author #Writer #Tarot #MinoanTarot #Minoan #Pagan #Polytheism #Wiccan

Found a dress at the thrift store. Its pattern reminds me of the clothing in the Minoan frescoes.

#minoan

Today's Minoan Tarot cards.

Six of Daggers: Winner! You've put in the effort, done the work, and now you get the recognition and success for that effort. This isn't about luck. It's because you worked your way through to the end of the learning curve. Congratulations!

Three of Horns: You didn't achieve that success by yourself. You had help. You had teachers and companions and helpers. Don't forget them as you move forward.

#Minoan #MinoanTarot #Tarot #AriadnesTribe

Today's Minoan Tarot cards:

Sacrifice: Giving something up in order to receive something else. You can't pick up something new until you've emptied your hand of what it's already holding. Let it go. Allow the old pattern to dissolve so the new one can form. This is one of three cards of success. The Chariot means succeeding by controlling others; Strength means succeeding by controlling yourself; Sacrifice means succeeding by giving up control. It's scary, but sometimes it's the best way forward.

Two of Labryses: Stalemate. This is a situation where the two people or forces involved are equally matched and neither has the advantage. This is a difficult and uncomfortable situation. But this card is telling you to hang on to the status quo for now. Don't try to force a resolution. The situation will resolve itself soon. Note that this is a Minor Arcana card, so it points to a less important, short-term aspect of life, while Sacrifice is a Major Arcana card, suggesting a more long-term, overarching aspect of life.

#Minoan #MinoanTarot #AriadnesTribe #Tarot

Creating a modern-world connection with Bronze Age deities requires some imagination and a fair amount of reconstruction. In #AriadnesTribe (a #polytheist tradition) we've created a Bronze Age-inspired #Pagan ritual format to celebrate our relationship with the #Minoan deities.

https://witchesandpagans.com/pagan-paths-blogs/the-minoan-path/minoan-ritual-entering-the-temple.html

Today's Minoan Tarot cards:

Eight of Daggers: Time to get moving! Obstacles and difficulties that have stalled you for a long time are finally out of the way, and you can move forward. Expect a level of activity that you have been hoping for.

Six of Rhytons: Looking to the past can be helpful as long as you also remember to look forward. Something has happened to trigger a memory, and if you look at it from the correct angle, you'll find the lesson and the value in it. Just remember that you're not the same person you were then, so you don't have to respond to that kind of situation the way you did in the past.

#tarot #minoan #MinoanTarot #AriadnesTribe

Light and shadow with the Snake Goddess hiding between the lines.

#LightAndShadow #SnakeGoddess #Minoan

Today's Minoan Tarot cards:

Lady of Labryses: Think your way out of your problems. Find new angles for old issues and puzzle out unique solutions that aren't bound by "common sense" or "common knowledge." Now is the time for thinking that's not just outside the box, but thinking that forgets about the box altogether.

Priest of Rhytons: Let your heart lead you. Let your warmth overflow so those around you feel cherished and loved. Emotion is not a weakness, but a great strength. It is the cement that binds long-lasting relationships among friends and family. Cherish it the way it helps you cherish others.

#tarot #MinoanTarot #Minoan #AriadnesTribe

A delightful review of my new novel.

#Minoan #HistoricalFiction #GayRomance

https://druidlife.wordpress.com/2023/06/27/leap-a-love-story/

Today's Minoan Tarot cards have an Earthy vibe.

Ace of Horns: The Aces denote beginnings. What Earthy new thing lies on your horizon? This card represents manifestation in the material world and the experience of embodied physical life. This includes finances and business, sure, but it also comprises all kinds of practical aspects of life, from our physical surroundings to our activities, food and drink, and physical pleasure (sexual and non-sexual).

Nine of Horns: This is the card of honest success through self-reliance and self-discipline. You've gotten in gear and done what needs doing, which has helped you achieve many of your goals. You're not all the way to the finish line, but your honest effort has taken you a great deal of the way. That's something to celebrate.

#minoan #MinoanTarot #AriadnesTribe #tarot

A book (by my sister) for those interested in the #archeology of the fascinating Late Bronze #Minoan Crete and Levant.
Interesting bonus, the stuff on digs by Nazi archeologists during #WW2

https://instappress.com/product/an-archaeological-palimpsest-in-minoan-crete/

It's publication day! Now available in paperback and e-book!

When an unusually talented bull leaper arrives in the ancient Minoan city of Phaistos, Adelphos is torn between his desire for the new man, his guilt-plagued commitment to his dead lover – and his fear of the powerful goddess he has offended.

When even his closest friends and family can’t get through to him, will this new love be powerful enough to break the hold of the anguish in his heart?

A gentle tale of grief and redemption, this story is very lightly steamy, heavily angsty, and full of longed-for happy endings.

#romance #GayRomance #minoan #HistoricalFiction

https://www.lauraperryauthor.com/leap-a-love-story

Today's Minoan Tarot cards. Bit of a Fire theme here.
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Nine of Daggers: You can do it. No matter how difficult the situation appears, you have what it takes to make it through. It may take more strength and endurance than you thought you had, but you have it in you. Keep on keeping on, knowing that you will reach your goal.
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Youth of Daggers: It's so tempting to just plunge ahead, whether you're ready or not. Enthusiasm is important, snd you have plenty of it. But you also need skills and patience. Figure out what you need to learn, then allow yourself the time to do it. Climbing that learning curve may not be your favorite activity, but it won't ruin your enthusiasm, and it will give you the tools you need to get to where you want to go.

#minoan #MinoanTarot #tarot

Today's Minoan Tarot cards:

Nine of Horns: You've worked hard, dedicated yourself, and now you get to reap the rewards of that hard work and dedication. You may not have reached all your goals, but you're well on your way. You can pat yourself on the back now. Well done!

Six of Labryses: Stuff is moving. Maybe you're physically traveling, or maybe your mindset has shifted so new things can come into your life. This card indicates relief and recovery, so you can take a deep breath and relax a little. Sometimes things really do get better.

#MinoanTarot #Minoan #AriadnesTribe #Tarot

A box of Minoan coloring books, ready to take with me to Mystic South in July. I can't wait to see everyone again!

#minoan #MinoanArt #AriadnesTribe #ColoringBook

Today's Minoan Tarot cards.

Justice: Cause and effect; consequences. Every decision you make and every action you take has repercussions. Make your decisions based on honesty as a reflection of what you know is right, because you alone are accountable for your choices.

Two of Horns: Sometimes life brings changes. In this case, they're for the good, even if they feel unsettling. Do your best to be flexible, and move forward knowing that there will be gains to offset any losses.

#minoan #MinoanTarot #AriadnesTribe #Tarot

Today's Minoan Path blog:

What clues can we figure out about Minoan spiritual practice from some small, almost toy-like terracotta models found in a Minoan tomb?

https://witchesandpagans.com/pagan-paths-blogs/the-minoan-path/modeling-ancient-religion-the-kamilari-finds.html

#AriadnesTribe #minoan #MinoanSpirituality #PagansOfMastodon #Paganism #polytheism

Today's Minoan Tarot cards:

Two of Horns: Change is afoot! This probably isn't major, life-altering change, but rather another of those smaller shifts that we go through on a regular basis in our lives. Still, the change itself may be unsettling. Do your best to go with the flow, and you'll find a new normal soon.

Lord of Labryses: It's OK to have strong opinions and be decisive. But don't let that push you into impatience, with yourself or others. And recognize that, as the available information changes, your opinions and decisions will need to change, too. Nothing is set in stone.

#minoan #tarot #MinoanTarot

Looking to connect with other #Minoan pagans in the Fediverse. I already follow @TheTempleMom (And I'm reading her book!) but would love to connect with others in this unique tradition.

Guess who got loot today from Oxford 😄

#archaeology #museums #Oxford #AshmoleanMuseum #Crete #Minoan #mythology