
What we’re about
Welcome all Card Sleuths! This is a female only group for practicing tarot and oracle card readings in a supportive and kind environment. Beginners and experienced alike welcome!
LBTQIA friendly :)
If you identify as a female of any colour under the moon and sun, are any type of able-bodied, and you're bi, straight, ace, intersex, lesbian or trans, you are very welcome!
(If you present as a male in your bio, please be aware that I will reflexively refuse your request to join, sorry! Females only, no exceptions.)
I'll make certain that each event's venue has disability/wheelchair access and facilities.
For the monthly last Sunday Reading Circles, we'll begin with a chat as we settle in, then a short group meditation, then intros before we split into pairs or groups to give each other readings and practise our skills.
For entry, a deck of cards and a $5 note must be flourished :) You get to keep your cards though! No cards, no play.
Any kind of deck you use for cartomancy readings is okay to bring along and use. Oracle or angel, tarot, pip, or one that's hand-drawn on foolscap and chopped up into discernable pieces is a-okay! ☺️
If you don't have your own cards right now, a good affordable starter tarot deck is the Rider-Waite-Smith deck through Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/091386613X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_2wQdGbZ9VG5XW
Or Lenormand for $20-ish: \
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/1572819871/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_DKQdGb6NXK5RG
This is not a traditional teaching environment. I'm not a teacher :) This club is just for women to practise, these are not formal lessons. If you don't know much, that's okay, let the organiser know and they can pair you up with someone friendly.
If you receive a reading you must give one, this will be noted down.
Respectful, open-minded and kind discussion around meanings is encouraged whilst remembering that everyone's meanings are ultimately valid and acceptable.
Same goes with spiritual beliefs, to each their own! No one needs to disclose their belief system or ideas on how the universe and everything works if they don't want to :)
A clear photo of your face is needed to join. Feel free to change it once your request has been accepted.
Homophobic, abusive or racist views will not be tolerated. Try to avoid all the 'isms if you can! 😅🌞✨
We each have different rules and comfort levels around others touching our cards. If you're the reader and you don't want others shuffling or touching your deck that is absolutely okay.
Try to allow the person giving the reading to practise their craft; it's REALLY easy to jump in and interpret the cards ourselves, so try to allow the interpretations of the person giving the reading to take priority as often as possible.
Hands should be sanitised prior to every reading depending on the comfort level of the owner of the cards. It's advisable where you are shuffling or touching someone else's deck. Bring your own soap if you have a tendency to allergic reactions.
Some people will be okay with drinks or snacks on the table next to their cards, others won't be. Feel free to let your reading partner know your wishes.
Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult who will stay with them for the duration of the event.
We each have the power of discernment and free will and others cannot be held liable for actions we take from what we are told in readings. Go to a GP or certified health practitioner for health concerns.
No-shows will be noted. Update your RSVP to receive a gold star (just kidding - no gold star, but please do update your RSVP if you can no longer make it to an event).
Please stay home if you have cold symptoms, even if you know it's not COVID.
Upcoming events (2)
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Are you tarot-curious? Do you love to journal? Join us for self-discovery, reflective writing & community through Tarot in this free class.
My name is Bonnie Ho Gabaeff, and I’m a Tarot & Energy Reader based out of California. I host a class called Journaling with Tarot over Zoom.
Journaling with Tarot is a supportive way to connect with the wisdom of the Tarot, while learning and reflecting on the meanings of each individual card by applying it to your own life.
No experience with Tarot is necessary — Tarot learners & experienced Tarot readers join us to learn, grow and support each other! You don't even need to have a deck.
Join us each week on Zoom to review and journal about the featured Tarot card of the week!
In this hour together, we will:
● Center: Begin with a centering meditation to fully arrive and be present
● Learn: Our featured card of the week (See featured card schedule below) — We’ll walkthrough the themes, symbology and general meanings for this card
● Write: Journaling prompts to connect with our featured card and how it may be showing up for you in your life. (Time will be allotted to journal on your own)
● Community: Share & discuss any insights that arose for you in your journaling (Welcome to share, but don't have to!)
● Pull a card for the group! — Lastly, I will pull a card and tune into what message wants to come through for those of us in this space together
No tarot deck necessary! Bring your journal, an open mind, and a compassionate heart.
Please note: by joining this class, you agree to adhere to the The Journey Circle Safe Space Guidelines.
Each week, we will focus on the featured card.
PLEASE NOTE: This class is offered Wednesday, 7 AM AEST (Sorry for the odd hours, this is an ongoing class hosted in California).
Featured Card of the Week Schedule:
Weds, Sept 3 — We begin a new cycle: The Fool! (Bonnie hosting)
Weds, Sept 10 — The Magician (Bonnie)
Weds, Sept 17 — The High Priestess (Trish)
Weds, Sept 24 — The Empress (Bonnie)
Weds, Oct 1 — The Emperor (Bonnie)This is a free class, though donations are appreciated.
You can donate through the following paypal:
https://paypal.me/flybirdflycoMuch gratitude & hope to see you there! ✨✨✨
These journaling events are also up on Eventbrite, so numbers are always greater than those you can see RSVP'ed here on MeetUp. You can follow Bonnie over there at, The Journey Circle by Bonnie Ho Insights.
Can't make it live? Missed a class?
Join The Journey Circle Membership to receive recordings of every class (and a few extra goodies).
About Bonnie Ho Gabaeff
Rev. Bonnie Ho Gabaeff is an Intuitive Tarot Counselor and founder of The Journey Circle, a place that supports sensitive, curious souls in their journeys towards self-alignment, healing and wholeness through Tarot, intuition, self-reflection and beyond.
Bonnie has a passion for helping the spiritually curious open to their true selves. Trained and graduated from Psychic Horizon’s Clairvoyant Training Program — a school for meditation, healing and intuition, she gained her Ministership with the Church of Natural Grace in 2018.
Before turning to spiritual service work, Bonnie was Head of Research, working in Tech and Video games for over 18 years. She brings with her a practical sensibility to her woo-ness, that creates a grounded, and calm space to her workshops and 1-to-1 readings / mentorship sessions.
Born in Hong Kong, and raised outside Philadelphia, Bonnie now lives in Sonoma County, California where she enjoys cooking, hiking and playing competitive Tetris.For more information on her work, check out the below resources:
Full schedule of classes
The Journey Tarot Library
Readings & MentorshipAbout Trish Appleyard
Meet Trish - someone with a deep curiosity for all things mystical, energetic and divinatory. As a Tarot and Lenormand reader, teacher, Akashic Records and energy worker, she brings warmth and understanding to every session.
When she's not doing readings, you'll find Trish completely geeking out over card symbolism and history, exploring the energetic structure of the universe, or sharing knowledge and learning from fellow seekers who love it too.
She believes we're all beautifully imperfect works in progress, and that there's always something more to discover.
Connect with Trish:
- Website: thebookandthekey.com
- Instagram: @thebookandthekey
- YouTube: @thebookandthekey
- Etsy Shop: TheBookandtheKey