June is for Lovers! This month we are using a new (to us) deck: The Numinous Tarot by Cedar McCloud. With June being Pride month and the official beginning of Summer, the Lovers seems like a perfect fit.
“This card represents not just romantic love, but the love between family members, between friends, between mentor and mentee; the love we have for out planet, our pets, our favorite foods, our hometowns, our heart homes; every caring connection that lights us up from the inside and encourages us to be our best selves.” (From the Numinous Tarot’s guidebook).
I love this interpretation of The Lovers. And here the illustration is very much a circle of community and loving support. Traditionally, the Lovers card is also about choices and decisions. So considering the people we choose to bring into our circle, the things we show preference for, how we choose to fill our hearts and the hearts of others.
This month, try focusing on the threads of connection that bring you joy, light you up, and help you to feel and express love in all its forms.
June 10th we will have a special artist pop-up with Tyler Thrasher from Tulsa and Mickey Alice Kwapis from Chicago! Tyler is bringing his glow-in-the-dark plants and bouquets… a unique way to give your dear ones flowers! And Mickey will help you create special memento lockets!
Here at Oracle we are all enthusiastic about insects! And we are so happy to have our brand new instructional zine out “The Bare Basics of Bug Pinning.” Alessandra wrote this fantastic zine on everything you need to know to start pinning your own insect specimens at home! So if you (or someone you care about) loves bugs like we do, pick up a copy!
We are also super excited to announce the release of “Persephone’s Broom Closet!” This zine is a collaboration between myself (Laura) and Melissa (our lead illustrator). Filled with magical tips to clear and renew your space. Fall in love with your home all over again (or maybe for the first time!)
The 21st is the Summer Solstice! We will be offering custom dressed candles and special bundles in the shop Wednesday the 21st through Saturday the 24th! Stop in for a little summery seasonal pick-me-up.
The days are longer, the weather is definitely warm here in KC, and school is out (unless you’ve signed up for some extra learning credits)! So spend some time filling each and every choice you make with love. May your June be filled with the people and things you love! — Laura Pensar for Oracle Natural Science