 A Winter Solstice Reading with the Magical Child Oracle Reflecting on this unique alignment, one might wonder if it is just a coincidence or could it be a meaningful synchronicity? I think there is spiritual significance to Christmas and Hanukkah falling on the same day in 2024. It feels like a message. As both holidays land on December 25th this year, let’s consider the synchronicity of this convergence.
Both share themes of spiritual dedication and renewal that stretch back far beyond their current religious traditions. The sacred connection to the sky and to the emergence of the Light during the darkest part of the year is an age-old experience, echoed in Winter Solstice celebrations by ancient peoples across the globe.
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 Hiatus is over and I'm happy to announce my schedule is open for online readings! I love combining the sacred tools of tarot & astrology in my readings. Connecting with clients and helping them get clarity about their most pressing issues is such a privilege.
If your life seems more challenging than usual lately, something cosmic might be affecting your personal sky map! You may be in the midst of a major life transit. As above, so below...  One of my decks is still in print! Beautifully printed by Arcana Sacra, the French Edition of the Divine Muses Oracle, oracle cards and companion guidebook, are still available for the French speaking part of the world. You can purchase them from their website and in book shops in Canada and the EU.
 Twenty months have gone by in just a snap of the fingers! But when I think back, it was not that snappy.
It has been quite the journey with many twists and turns, but David and I (and Dante) have finally settled into our new home in Portugal, where we can now relax and exhale into a new way of life. I'm grateful to be living where my family and ancestors hail, speaking my mother tongue, and absorbing the sunshine in new ways that the Pacific NW was not capable of giving. But, I have to be honest...  Here's hoping your year is off to a good start despite Mercury and Mars being retrograde at this Cancer Full Moon.
These two retrograde planets can make moving forward into the new year more challenging, but they are giving us permission to take pause to retreat, reflect, and review. Which, as it happens, is part of the reason I am writing this. My Divine Muses shop will be going on hiatus soon. I am taking a break from selling my deck creations. (More on this below.)  Happy New Year! I wanted to share the news that Divine Muses orders planted 670 trees in Oregon, Portugal, and Thailand. If you placed an order in 2022, thank you so much for supporting reforestation efforts! Not only did you help support my small business, your purchase also planted trees around the world.
There are still some Divine Muses Oracle sets remaining in my shop. Orders will continue to have a tree planted somewhere in the world where it is needed. Thank you and many 2023 blessings!!  For the past few days I have been packing the Magical Child Oracle pre-orders. There was a group of packages mailed yesterday and the rest were mailed today! If you pre-ordered, you should have received an email with tracking information.
In that email, there’s also a PDF download of artwork for the Magical Child Oracle Spread. Be sure to look for that link in your tracking email. I hope you enjoy playing with this deck! I’m so grateful for the culmination of this project and for all of your sweet support!  The Magical Child Oracle decks are here! Still waiting on the guidebooks, which will be here in the next day or so.
While we wait, I'm clearing the cards and raising frequency using 417hz tuning fork, and as seen in the photo 174hz and 639hz tuning forks while 417hz music plays in the background. ✨ The 417hz tuning fork is a great clearing tool. It is the Solfeggio healing frequency Resonare fibris. It is the Re of Do-Re-Mi. While 417hz is a great cleanser, it is also an uplifting and creative energizer.  Here is the final proof for the Magical Child Oracle's guidebook. I am happy with it! It has been approved and went into production today.
The production schedule has been good to us so far! *keeping fingers-crossed* It seems that I will have everything before the end of November and will ship by early December.  Been spending time with the Magical Child Oracle book's print proof. It's nice to have it in my hands and get a feel for it. There were some changes that had to be made, which I submitted to the printer. I will get the second print proof soon!
Things are advancing on the printing side of things. It seems that the Magical Child Oracle sets will be here by the end of November. *fingers-crossed* Pre-orderers, thank you so much for supporting this little deck creation. I'm excited to get these into your magical hands before the holiday season!  The print proof of the Magical Child Oracle's book came today. There are some changes that need to be made, but it's looking good!
As things are progressing now, it seems that sets may be here by the end of November. Limited pre-orders still available. Thank you to everyone who pre-ordered!! I'm so grateful for your support of this lil' project. It fills my heart with joy. I hope this oracle brings more sweetness and magic into your world.  Happy Halloween and Samhain Blessings! Ancestral Hotline from the Magical Child Oracle reflects the power of tree wisdom and our ability to use it to connect with the ancestors, if we are open to it.
Have you ever hugged a tree or sat under its branches and felt its spirit? I once had a magical experience with a tree that made me realize their potential to channel messages. It was a healing experience and one that sparked the inspiration for this card. I'm excited for this release... Here's my walkthrough video of the Magical Child Oracle cards. You can order the set for a limited time here in my shop.
 The Magical Child Oracle is now available to pre-order!
Limited pre-orders available. I do not plan much of an overrun, so if you are interested in this set, please reserve your copy today. Buy one set in my shop or you can purchase two sets! Gift season is upon us! If all goes smoothly, I am anticipating shipping Magical Child Oracle pre-orders by early December, hopefully arriving (within the USA) well in time before the holidays! (Wholesale also available: contact me to request a pre-order invoice for 6 to 10 sets of the Magical Child Oracle. Please include your location and how many sets you would like.)  Magical Child Oracle. ©2022 by Maree Bento. Update 10/14: The Magical Child Oracle is done! Pre-orders open on Oct. 24th for a limited time. This is my 6th release and I am so happy to present this sweet project to you.
I had wanted to release the Magical Child Oracle following the Divine Muses Oracle completion in 2019. But as life would have it, the oracle got shelved multiple times.  Getting excited for the NW Tarot Symposium! It will be at the Monarch Hotel in Clackamas, Oregon, Oct. 7–9.
I will be vending all of my decks (a few of them are low in stock.) I will also have the prototype for the upcoming Magical Child Oracle. I hope to see you there! Be sure to swing by to say hello. If you are not attending workshops, you can still enter the vending hall for free!  Bonhoms.com 2021, Lot 19: Walter Mercado: Seven Decks of Tarot Cards. L to R. The Goose is Out, Mitelli Tarot, Astro Mythological "Grand Jeu" Lenormand, Universal Dalí Tarot, The Tarot of Gemstones and Crystals, Los Naipes de Heliodoro (Majors), and James Bond 007 Tarot. Bonhams hosted an online auction for the estate of Walter Mercado in Los Angeles from Nov 30 to Dec 9, 2021. Mucho Mucho Amor: The Collection of Walter Mercado listed 131 lots with a glorious number of objects, garments, and jewelry that belonged to the beloved Puerto Rican astrologer.
Of particular note for me was his tarot collection, which included seven decks that sold for just under $900: Lot 19, Walter Mercado: Seven Decks of Tarot Cards.  Unfortunately, tarot scams and fraud have become more and more frequent, between piracy of actual decks and the array of fake sites pretending to sell decks at a fraction of the price, but send you nothing. Remember: if the price is too good to be true, it probably is!
Today, I am writing about the “triangulation scheme” that has been going on using tarot & oracle decks, and other popular selling items on Etsy.  Antiquarian Tarot 3rd Edition Set The Antiquarian Tarot can be purchased in the shop now for a limited time. I only did a short print run based on requests and pre-orders. I am not planning on reprinting anymore for a while, so if you would like a copy, grab yours here. The set comes with a comprehensive guidebook and matching padded zipper bag making it the perfect gift for the beginner tarot reader or collector. Please contact me if you have questions. Happy Summer! Maree
 Antiquarian Tarot reissue is coming soon! Now accepting Pre-Orders for the new edition short-run set.
This 3rd edition set will include: ○ 81 card tarot deck ○ 340 page companion book ○ padded zipper pouch You can find all the info about this set and Pre-Order your copy HERE. |
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