Sometimes, our guides push us to take a path we're not sure of, just to stop us from standing at the crossroads for too long. It may not be a path we're supposed to walk for long, but there is always a reason, and always something to be learned.

Last week, I spent a day reading tarot for the lovely folks of Abergavenny, which was incredible. I was kept busy for most of the day and met some wonderful people. However, the experience gave me a whole new perspective on what it means to be a pro tarot reader, and just how much personal energy it takes to read for strangers. As an introverted, autistic empath, I found connecting with others on such a deep level overwhelming. By the end of the day, I had nothing left and despite doing all the usual cleansing and grounding, it’s taken me a few days to recover enough to pick up one of my beloved tarot decks again.

So, where do I go now? Well, I still love tarot, divination and all things mystical and magickal (don’t worry, I’m not converting), but at this time, reading tarot as a career is not healthy for me. Sometimes, our guides push us to take a path we’re not sure of, just to stop us from standing at the crossroads for too long. It may not be a path we’re supposed to walk for long, but there is always a reason, and always something to be learned. I would love to be able to share my passion with the world, on my own terms, without the pressure of having to make a living from it. I’ve enjoyed video production and content creation for many years in other areas of my life, and would like to continue building the world of Silvery Magpie as a place to have fun, connect with like-minded folks and hopefully have a positive effect on the lives of those who resonate with me.

I’ve decided to take a complete break from personal tarot readings for the time being. I plan on running the Silvery Magpie website as a blog, and creating more videos on YouTube, as a creative outlet and form of self expression. I love making ‘collective reading’ videos, so I’m sure there will be more of those. However, there are so many more topics I want to explore, including tarot and oracle deck reviews, charm casting, pendulum divination, scrying, and maybe a little folk witchcraft.

If that sounds like your sort of thing, I’d love you to join me on this journey. I have no idea where we’re going, but it won’t be dull!