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May 22nd, 2026
Book Review: Spells to Get Ahead by Deborah Gray
Hello my loves, and welcome to another fabulous Friday. It is the day of Venus, so remember to
treat yourself and others with love, compassion, and tenderness today.
Today I wanted to share a wonderful book and beginner spell kit with you all. Spells to Get Ahead." by Deborah Gray.
This adorable book and kit were originally produced in 2001, and with the art style it really shows.
I found this one at a discount store personally, but it is still widely available online for a great price.
The spell kit comes with three satin drawstring pouches, three glass cork tubes, and a tumbled quartz crystal.
This makes it a perfect set for beginners and collectors. Everything, including the paperback book, comes in a small box
with its own cover art. Even if you don't use all of the recipes, you will enjoy the whimsical art and colorful pages,
as well as the bonus supplies which I used almost immediately after purchase.
The art throughout the whole book distinctly reminds me of the 'shoe diva' aesthetic of the early 2000s.
If you remember, this visual style was all over girls' media, clothing and toys. It is highly nostalgic for me, so I was
really happy to get my hands on this book. It is truly a gem of that time period, and may become a real treasure someday.
The book is divided into a few sections, such as love and glamour spells, and recipes. I have not tested all of the
recipes or spells in this book for decency or accuracy, but everything looks tasty and fun in general.
The items in the spell kit are of pretty good quality. I have long since used the glass tubes and the white satin pouch, and
I can say they have all lasted a pretty long time. The quartz crystal is still sitting on my altar, and was actually
the very first of my own crystal collection. So, in a sense you could say I was also a beginner when I purchased this kit.
The book contains a lot of good beginner knowledge about spellwork in general, such as history, spell timing,
and a quick rundown on how to use the kit. The five sections are Get Witchy, Get Sexy, Get Lucky, Get Happy
and Healthy, and Get Even. At the end, there is a glossary of terms and more useful info. Even the hex-like spells
are fairly ethical and focus on either protecting the self or stopping and exposing bad behavior. The love spells
are also focused on drawing love to the self instead of crossing lines of consent.
Unfortunatley, some of the moon phase suggestions for spells may not be accurate. For example, no manifestation
work (or any workings really) should be performed on a new moon, despite the book's advice. Although, some of the
timing suggestions are fairly accurate. Mainly, it would be best to use this book as a foundation or inspiration for
your own spells instead of a perfect grimoire or gospel on the craft.
There are some lovely recipes, such as "faerie" milkshakes and edible sugared rose petals, which are made to entice
your lover. The recipes look absolutely delicious, and if I ever test them out I will be posting them to share with you all.
Overall, I give this beautiful book a 7 out of 10.
Let me know if you want to see a recipe or spell review from this book, and I'll see you next time! ♥
May 16th, 2026
Deck Review: Marshmallow Marseille Tarot by Wandering Oracle
Welcome back, my loves! Today I am reviewing one of my favorite newer tarot decks. I bought this one on a limited release
from The Wandering Oracle , an indie company who is yet to announce another product drop.
The suspense is absolutely killing me, because I could kick myself for not also purchasing the Tarot Sirene, which is the mermaid-y counterpart
to this beautiful and unique deck. The artwork for both decks is absolutely stunning and I cannot wait to see what else they have to offer us next.
What is the Marseille Tarot?
In case you are not familiar with Marseille decks, keep in mind that they predate the popular Rider-Waite-Smith deck style by roughly 300 years.
What started as a parlor game in 17th century France and Italy was transformed into the divination practice that we are familiar with today.
In 1909, artist and writer Pamela Colman Smith, under the direction of esoteric scholar Arthur Edward Waite, created the popular artwork
that we most commonly associate with tarot cards today.
With the Marseille, the primary difference is that the lower court cards, or Lower Arcana, do not depict any further illustration besides their
suit and number. Much like playing cards, they do not have any additional pictorial meanings that can be easily observed from looking at the cards themselves. However, the Upper Arcana are largely unchanged from the Marseille to the Waite-Smith style.
This means that when using a Marseille deck as a reader, you must become very familiar with the card meanings unless you wish to rely on a
booklet. This can be a struggle for beginners, but it is a great practice tool for advanced or intermediate students of the tarot.
Why I love it
The artwork in this entire deck is so gorgeous, even the Lower Arcana cards have a mystical and folkish art style with beautiful and bright
pastel colors. My favorite card in this deck by far would be The Moon, as it is the most colorful and striking card.
The art style presents a lovely reimagination of the old European original, with the upper cards faithfully labeled in French. For a
Marseille deck, the cards are rather easy to read and recognize even for those that are unfamiliar with this style. This deck is a great
modern spin on a centuries-old theme and it is very aesthetically pleasing.
The design on the back of the cards has a nice holographic sheen. The cards are also a perfect handheld size, which makes shuffling easy.
They come in a cute, pink little box with a magnetic snap shut feature. This deck is perfect for travel, purses, and pockets for readings
on the go.
The Cons
While I do love this deck overall, there are a few things that could be improved. Going back to what I said earlier about a booklet,
this deck does not have one. Beginners beware, you will have to know the card meanings by heart or use a booklet from another deck.
Next is the quality of the cardstock - if you are a heavy shuffler like myself, you may find that the cardstock begins to split or fray at
the edges of these cards pretty quickly. I do understand that this was a small batch, independent release, so no hard feelings here.
Just be aware that this may be more of a collector's deck instead of one that's built for daily use.
Lastly, a little peeve of mine but not a dealbreaker: The design on the back is not fully symmetrical top to bottom, so you are
able to see a reversed card before actually flipping it over. This is only a minor issue that applies to those who read reversals.
My Rating
Overall, I am really in love with this deck and use it very often in my readings. It was actually my first Marseille deck, so if you
are looking for a break from the Waite-Smith style this is a great first purchase. Keep an eye on their website for the re-release though,
as the homepage just says they'll "be back in the Summer".
I would officially rate this deck an 8.5/10. It's fabulous!
Keep an eye on my blog for more reviews and let me know if there's another deck you'd like to see reviewed here!
May 8th, 2026
"Mini-Cross": A Tarot Spread for Love Readings
Welcome back, my loves! Today I am excited to share with you my mini-cross love spread, which is ideal for any love situation whether you are
single, have a crush, or are in a serious relationship (or situationship!)
This spread is based on the traditional Celtic Cross spread that was popularized by A.E. Waite and included in the booklet for the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck.
The card positions are essentially the same as the original, although I excluded the last four cards from the usual 10-card spread.
This quick, 6 card love reading should help clear up any confusion and stuck energy in your connection. Stick around until the end for a quick
visualization practice to help clear out old energy and bring a fresh wave of clarity to your love life.
When you are shuffling, be sure to focus intently on your romantic connection and how it makes you feel. Sit with this feeling for a moment
before pulling your first card.
Card 1: Current Energy in the Connection
In the traditional Waite spread, this card is "what covers you". In other words, this is the general energy that is surrounding your question,
and all the influences that are acting upon you in this moment.
For the purpose of our love reading, we will be focusing on the general energy surrounding the romantic connection. Consider the
beliefs, attitudes, approaches, and limitations in love coming from both parties. Is there reciprocity? Are you each giving and receiving
equally? What is the overall atmosphere of this relationship?
Lay down this card in the center, then pull the next card and place it sideways over this one...
Card 2: Opposing Forces
This card represents your obstacles in this connection. What is actively or passively working against this relationship?
These forces could be internal, between you and your partner, or external. In the traditional spread, this card is what "crosses" you.
It is important to keep in mind that this card could be a one with a generally positive meaning, which is where your judgment and
interpretation come in.
One possibility is that a "good" card could indicate a very minor problem or unimportant issue. In a sense, this could also indicate that
your own worries are your biggest obstacle. The card could be telling you to relax, or to try not to control the connection so much.
Otherwise, according to Waite, the card may be "something good in itself [that] will not be productive of good in the particular connexion."
In other words, this could be a good thing that is causing you trouble in your relationship. Think along the lines of money, opportunities,
or other positive changes that could create tension or uncertainty in a relationship.
Now that you have laid down that card, pull your next card and set it above the first two...
Card 3: Ultimate Goal or Desire
This card represents the ultimate goal or desire within your connection. In other words, this indicates what direction your relationship
is going. Is this a stable, long-term, marriage-material kind of connection? Is it meant to be a lesson from the Universe instead?
What do you both desire from this relationship? What is the love language being spoken here?
Waite also describes this card as "the best that can be achieved under the circumstances". This is another way to look at this card position,
particularly if there is major struggle in this connection. If the card is less than positive, this may indicate how things will
end up between you.
With that card out of the way, lay the next card below your first two...
Card 4: Foundation of this Connection
The next card represents the foundation of your connection. To put it another way, this is the soil which grows your connection.
This card also indicates the tools you have to work with in order to cultivate this connection. This also shows the events that have
already manifested or come to pass in your connection.
According to Waite, this card is also "the basis of the matter, that which has already passed into actuality." This position is similar to
the first card, but is more specifically about each person's ability to reach one another. Do you have good communication skills,
or is this purely physical chemistry?
After that card, lay the next one down to the left of the center...
Card 5: The Recent Past of this Connection
The following card represents, or confirms, the recent past and events leading up to the present state of your relationship.
Was there tension or bliss? Could the past be informing your current decisions and mutual energy now? What do you need to learn from, or
let go of in order for this connection to work?
To Waite, this card also "gives the influence that is just passed, or is now passing away." This card shows the influences that are
losing their grip on your relationship, to make way for what comes next.
Next, you may turn over your final card and place it to the right of the center...
Card 6: The Near Future, What Happens Next?
This card represents what will happen in the near future of this connection. Keep in mind that if any major, sudden changes
occur after your reading that this may not remain accurate. In tarot, you are mainly checking current energies instead of far-off futures.
Things can change quickly, so you must not hold on too tightly to outcomes predicted in your previous readings.
Nevertheless, Waite tells us that this card is "the influence that is coming into action and will operate in the near future." This card
shows the influences that will soon be acting upon your connection, and the path that you both are currently moving toward.
♥
Now, here's a bonus visualization that will help clear past energy and bring you clarity regarding your love life.
Close your eyes and take a deep breath and hold it for a moment. Visualize a beautiful, calming green or pink light surrounding you.
Slowly release your breath, and when you do so any negative energy will be pushed down through your light body and exit from your feet.
Did you enjoy this tarot spread? Please message me and let me know your thoughts!
If you'd still like some further insight, visit my booking page for a personal reading.
References: Waite, Arthur Edward. The Pictorial Key to the Tarot United Kingdom: William Rider & Son, 1910/11.
May 1st, 2026
Pick a Card: Your Love Potion ♥ Why People Want You
Hello my loves! Welcome to my blog, and to my very first long-form pick a card reading.
Happy full Flower moon in Scorpio, and happy Beltane.
I am so happy you decided to stop by today. I will keep making videos on Youtube, but these blog posts will
become a substitute for my regular Instagram posts. I think this is a more personalized format,
and it allows me to give you all much more insight and explanation.
Stay tuned, because I plan on writing plenty more about tarot and other spiritual topics!
Your "love potion" is your aura, your essence, and your particular brand of charm.
What do people notice about you, what draws them to you, and why can't they forget you?
You may be wondering what others see in you, and how you can hone that energy into
attracting a beautiful and compatible lover.
You will also receive some advice from the Universe on how to focus your vibe and be even more magnetic.
Group 1: "Amortentia" Love Potion
You naturally have a strong and capitivating energy, group one. People notice you immediately,
and there are eyes on you at all times. You are a daring and creative person, your individuality is
obvious by how you choose to present yourself. Your fashion choices could be bold, but they are undeniably chic.
The color red may suit you, or it may draw people to approach you. Any strong color is also flattering on you.
You may be represented by the fire element, the planet Mars, or the signs Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius.
Aquarius also comes through, with the unqiueness. You have a strong sense of self and sense of justice.
People find you intellectually stimulating as well. You have a great flair for conversation and can be the life of the party.
Beware of others who may be jealous of you, group one. Not everyone understands how you come across,
but for the most part, any potential partner is intrigued by you without a doubt. You may not have any trouble in
honing your beauty to get the person you desire. However, you may notice that your "honey" attracts too many "flies",
so it would benefit you to be more mysterious and unavailable every once in a while.
Don't reveal all your secrets too quickly to someone until they give you their vulnerability too.
Your passion and striking beauty make many people want you. You also have this "timeless" quality of beauty.
You will be considered beautiful throughout the ages of humankind, should any archaeologists find your photos.
Your confidence is also your magic, so do not doubt yourself or you will begin to attract incompatible egos.
There is a quality about you that makes people believe that you are their true love, you inspire love in others.
Potential suitors find you to be long-term partner or "wife"/"husband material".
Your advice from the Universe is "be honest" - it is essential that you are honest with others and honest with the universe
about your desires. It will not benefit you to lead someone on if you are not feeling right with them, or to
allow the same to be done to you. Do not chase others, you have all the tools you need to attract!
Focus intently on your ideal lover, and they will make themselves known to you. ♥
Group 2: Love Potion No. 9
You are very sensual and mysterious, group number two. People find you unreadable or unavailable,
so they must know more about you. There is also a refreshing energy about you.
You bring new perspectives and you may have a very interesting lifestyle. Your presence is somewhat
otherworldly, and people may compare you to a fairy, angel, or even a goddess.
The colors blue, pink, silver, and yellow capture your mystical nature, but any light or pastel shade works just as well.
You may be represented by the element of air or water, the planet Venus, or the signs Gemini, Libra, Aquarius,
Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces. You have a dreamy and ambitious sense of yourself. You are not afraid to
break new ground or make major changes in your life. This makes you seem very carefree to others,
and this makes them want to be around you more. They feel more light and breezy when you're around.
Beware of others who may want to take advantage of your sensitivity. However, do not lose your tender-heartedness
entirely, for the right person will cherish this about you. Good grounding techniques will help you establish a stronger
social presence, so that you will not feel so alienated from others. Your coyness is not to be mistaken for total
innocence, so do not allow others to talk down to you. You have a naturally soft beauty, with big and sweet eyes.
People find you pleasant and lovely, maybe even "adorable". You have a very classic and palatable beauty
which makes a wide range of people seek out your companionship. You may have trouble keeping the ones
you really want, as they are a lot like you - mysterious. It could help to expand your horizons, and get out of your comfort
zone when it comes to your "type". Have an open mind about meeting people who operate a bit differently from you.
Your advice from the Universe is "be authentic" - It is important to put your truest self out there. It will not benefit you to
keep settling for people or things that are not aligned with you. Do not try to do what others are doing,
even if you feel that they are more successful than you. Get to know yourself better, and present that to the world. ♥
Group 3: Fuschia Love Potion
You are very glamorous and down to earth, group three. You have a "classic Hollywood" style of beauty that is
simplistic, yet elegant. However, there is a rebellious streak within you that sets you apart from others. You play
by your own rules while remaining very practical, and other people admire this about you. You may adorn yourself
with earth tones or neutrals, or perhaps burgundy, olive green, and orange. Any calm color also suits you.
You may be represented by the element of earth, the planet Jupiter, or the signs Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn.
You have a casual and welcoming presence, others feels very comfortable around you and they may open up
to you easily. You have an aura of wisdom, people trust your advice. Friendship may often come before love in your life,
some of your friends or acquaintances may be secretly attracted to you as well.
Beware of others who want to take advantage of your stability, or who request too much material assistance from
you without giving in return. You are a peacemaker, but remember to choose your battles and keep in mind that
you can't "fix" people. However, do not hesitate to show your love to the ones who deserve it. People consider
you to be an unforgettable positive role model in their lives, and you set a good example. This is attractive to those
who are equally stable and have a strong sense of responsibility, which is what you also need in a partner.
You may have trouble because you feel you often take on an almost parental role in your connections,
which diminishes the intimacy. Release the need to take control, and be ready to go with the flow a little more.
Trust your partner's judgment enough for them to make their own decisions, and enjoy riding in the passenger seat
sometimes. Be open to receive, as you are very experienced with giving. Let the care be mutual and reciprocal.
Your advice from the Universe is "have patience", and there is a bonus message that you will find the true love
that you seek very soon, if you don't have it already. Be patient with yourself and your journey in love,
it is full of wonderful suprises and destinations. You will experience greater love than you imagine if you
allow enough time for it to unfold. ♥
