LOVE this Magickal Year Readings! How perfect that you pulled Mami Wata for December (and the Cold moon) - a reminder that during the darkest days of the year- we can use this time to dive deep into the dark, murky waters of our unconscious. I am so excited to see that the Goddess on Earth ORACLE still resonates and you continue to use her in your practice! Wishes you joy and an abundance of good health in this coming year. with blessings, Lisa
Hey Lisa! I got full body chill bumps when you were talking about Peggy's success in October. It is beautiful of you to share your experiences so authentically with us. You gals are relationship goals with the obvious love and support and pride and respect you have for each other! Thank you for blessing all of us with your presence!!
@@KittyKat-jt2zd relationship goals! Yes, yes! Also goals of being authentic, empowering, empathetic, uplifting and validating supportive people overall.
Last year I was tempted by this idea but i thought about punching the envelopes into a binder to keep them all together and to make it reusable. Sadly I never got around to it. However I think I’ve realized why, I’m a Spring start. I loved the Deccan walk since it started on Aries and so I’m thinking about doing this idea in combination with the Deccan (more of time line than full study). I’ll try to update my comment or in the group if I do.
I would love to do my monthly and moon readings this way but I have a small collection of decks so I guess that means it's time to go on a shopping spree to get ready for next year!! 😂😂
I did this in 2024 after watching your video last year and I am so thankful I did! It was an amazing practice for me. I made 2 of these for the month for my full and new moon practice
Im going to use the season of the witch oracle for appropriate months, which should only use a few per deck, leaving those decks still usable. And i am getting the mirror visions that open up my prisma and cosma visions to be used for monthly and moon readings. And my runic odysy oracle which has been ignored and needs some love. And for the moon phase, I'll pull from the wisdom of the shadow/devine feminine to get some shadow and light/manifesting and letting go. ❤ thank you so much for this idea. i think it's fabulous 🤩 oh and i have 2 versions of dreams of gia so the big ones for shadow work as well 😀
Lovely! I was inspired by this practice, and I'm going to do a five-deck elemental monthly reading with appropriate prompts. I'm using the Fountain Tarot (Air/Swords), the Tarot de St Croix (Fire/Wands), the Mermaid Tarot (Water/Cups), Oak Ash and Thorn Tarot (Earth/Pentacles), and Tarot of the Cosmic Seed (Spirit.) We'll see how it goes, but I'm excited. ☺️
Lisa, that was so much fun to watch-thanks! I loved the review of how things went last year and how you’re changing them up this year as a result. I’m going to be doing this for 2025, but I was reluctant to use the cards predictively just as you were, so the missing ingredient for me here was hearing how you pulled your monthly cards in mid-month for more of a “meet yourself where you are” kind of way. I’m going to do the same-I really like that approach. As far as which decks I’m using, I’m keeping it fairly simple, and assigning spread positions to them, like this: “What is the overall energy of the month?” - 1 card from the Elemental Empath Oracle (a deck that I’m vibing with to a surprising degree). “(1) What is ending? (2) What is beginning?” - 2 cards from the Unicorn’s Journey Tarot (I will use the mini version so that I can keep my standard-sized deck for use during the year). I think the story aspect of the deck will lend itself well to these two prompts. “(1) Situation (2) Obstacle (3) Advice” - 3 cards from the Unfolding Path Tarot. This is a deck I’ve had for a while but just haven’t reached for much. I’d like to get a little more familiar with it in a non-pressurey way, and using it this way will be perfect. Three cards a month will allow me to use almost half the deck. I will print up 12 mini versions of the above as a cheat sheet to include in each month’s envelope for ease of reference. I bought the same envelopes that you used, Lisa, and I appreciate the idea of sustainability and re-use by just labeling the months and not the years. When I get everything together I’ll post my setup on the Supportive Tarot FB group with a picture or two so you can all see them if you want. Thanks again, Lisa-loved this video!
Thank you for sharing YOUR 2025 plans! Love that! I LOVVVVE that you've pulled in UJT *hee* And I totally agree that it will align well with the ending/beginning prompts! I'd love to hear how it works out. :) Love that you're printing up a reminder of the spread too! Such a great idea! Can't wait to see pics!
Maybe use a little washi tape to seal the envelopes just so the cards don't actually fall out by accident? I'm not suggesting you're clumsy but if the envelopes slid and all the cards fell out, you'd be so sad. And I bet you have at least one roll of washi you've been saving for a special occasion. The washi will peel off so the envelopes can be reused!
Yay! I’m so glad you made an update, I literally just filmed a similar wrap up of my version of this practice. I did eight envelopes for the sabbats and am so appreciative that you shared it with us at the beginning of the year. It’s been a great tarot activity.
I am going to try this for 2025. So far, i am thinking of doing a 3 card tarot spread, an oracle card that has some sort of affirmation attached to it for the month, and i am going to add a card from the Tarot Spreads year deck as a practice spread for that month. (This will use a separate deck, but give me a new spread to try) As for decks, im not certain yet. I am thinking of using Spacious for my 3 card draw. But i have yet to choose an oracle. I have for choices; Believe in your own magic, Align: heart, the Lost oracle or the Nameless one...
I would love to hear more about your thoughts on the Contemplative Tarot book. I’ve purchased it now and considering using it for next year. A video on it would be great.
You definitely inspired me to try this for 2025, and it was fun doing the pulls and the seals! I've used: Little Odd tarot (5 cards for a month ahead reading) A rune card for the big overall energy Woodland Wardens (1 for a message for the month) Animal Allies & Gemstone Guardians (1 for guidance) The Power of Surrender cards (1 for something to work on that month).
Thank you for sharing. I originally thought this type of practice wasn't for me because I couldn't stand the idea of having any decks out of commission for a year as I play with my decks a lot. I just got the pocket edition of Wild Unknown Archetypes and so I would not miss having the original out of use. Another possibility would be to draw cards ahead and write down what they are to set aside with the Archetype. I'm pretty sure my ADHD would cause me to forget what cards I draw until I bring it out at the appropriate time. 😂 Alternatively, I could draw cards and have my husband or housemate write it down for me. Neither knows tarot/oracle, so it wouldn't mean anything to them.
new year rituals! yippee! 🎉 im thinking i might want to give this a try this year. an idea i had was that a full 78 card can be split perfectly into 13 piles of 6, which gives me cards to do a dice casting reading every month! might throw in some oracle cards for some extra energies, maybe from the moon and the season? im not sure what the 13th cluster will be for though...
I needed this video like a week ago when I wanted to set up my envelopes. Decks are chosen but keep pushing off the actual card to envelope process. I too had planned to pull envelope ✉️ mid month so there’s still time.
Definitely want to do this! I'd love to know if you could share - how do you use the Lenormand cards for the month? I'm still a bit new to using them and considering if I want to include them. But I usually hear them described as answering a specific question. Just recently discovered your channel through your book (which I also love) and I've been devouring everything!
Welcome! :) For the Lenormand reading, I use it to get a 'read' on a big theme or happening in the month. Example: Book + Key + Bouquet might be something like - Getting access to new information that is profoundly beneficial. :) But some folks in their envelope readings do assign each card or set of cards to answer a specific question or address a particular area. You could structure it so your lenormand cards answer the question: what should I be focusing on this month? (for example).
Thanks for your video update, such a big year for you and hope you and Peggy are finding some space for chill time. Loving your plan for next year. I sat and thought about the upcoming Hermit year 9 and other energies coming in for me, decided on the company of animals and nature to journey with me in 2025. I picked 1 card each from Tarot Cats (Ana Juan), Spirit Animal Wisdom Oracle and the Language of Flowers Oracle - all decks were in need of more love. Here’s to all to come in 2025 ✨❤🎉
I am doing this for 2025, I plan on opening my envelopes more toward the end of the month for reflection. I am using the Wild Unknown Archetypes, Song of the Grandmothers oracle, the Gentle Tarot and Spirit Animals oracle by Steven Farmer. I am drawing them on Christmas. A gift to myself as it were.
Thanks for sharing 😊 I wasn't planning on doing this, but I think it'll be a lot of fun and a way to use some decks I've been meaning to use more. I'll probably use my reclaim oracle and phases and forest oracles for some good journal prompts 💜 Wishing you and Peggy a Happy New Year filled with mundane magic! P.S. Love how you're using a TWSBI fountain pen!
I love this! I'm not sure exactly which cards I'm going to use, but I know I am also going to add envelopes for the seasons according to the Wheel of the Year. I want to use my Queen of the Moon and Queen of the Sun oracles. I definitely want to do a combination of light and shadow, and add some type of affirmation card to the monthly draws. Thank you for sharing!
I set up my envelopes for 2025 on my channel a couple weeks ago! You and Christa inspired me. Really looking forward to opening my monthly envelopes next year!! Love your envelopes!
Ooooh scroll through! I just commented to someone else ways you can use just ONE deck for your envelopes and still get a comprehensive reading! There's tons of ideas in the comments! :)
This is such a cool idea! I don't typically like doing year ahead readings in the cards per month kind of way because I tend to do month ahead readings each month anyways, but this envelope year ahead in a full moon theme or sabbat theme is such a good idea! Thank you so much for sharing this Lisa 🤍
I really want to try this for 2025. It will be tough to pick which decks will be dedicated to this and out of rotation otherwise though even if I have plenty to rotate otherwise! Really enjoyed listening to your experience and how you approached this. Thank you for sharing as always!
I love what you did last year and I love what you’re doing this year. You are so inspiring!! I usually do the 12 cards, one for each month + an extra for my overall theme. Then I journal and never look back lol this year I want to actually incorporate those pulls into each month. Journal and reflect. I might pull an oracle and tarot per month. I’m not sure yet. I want so badly to do your envelope system but I know it’ll drive me nuts to not use whatever deck for a whole year! lol
Heheh You could accomplish something similar by setting a recurring reminder in your calendar on your phone for a point partway into each month to do a check-in monthly spread! :D You could even pre-plan spreads for each month and set reminders or schedule emails to yourself with a unique practice idea/pull/spread for each month!
Love that, I remember seeing few people in the community doing it last year but I missed it / was too lazy to do it haha. But watching you inspired me to do it, so 2025 is the year I really do it. Love that you did one envelope for the month and one for the full moon cause that's how I used to journal too in 2024 so I can just do it that way too. Thanks as always Lisa and congrats on a successful year for you & Peggy. Much love from the UK
Very cool!! This year, I chose Barbara Moore's Book of Shadows deck set (an As Above and a So Below deck are included in the set). I might use The Great Goddesses Oracle or Rooted Woman and then a more affirmational oracle with it. Monster Lenormand or bluebird Lenormand for my 3 card read. Thanks for this video! (I am using sealing wax but the kind that fits into a gluegun).
I am definitely going to use the Nameless One for my Tarot and I read playing cards but I bought a deck where a reader had written her system on the cards as a training guide but whomever she made them for didn't end up purchasing them. I'm going to use those just to see what comes up. For the full moon readings im going to use the Moonolgy deck for the moon, I love the deck but I rarely use it😅 the Hoodoo Tarot and Foolfish's Once Upon a time deck...there are a couple of other decks I have in mind. I need to pull them all out and see what I like once they are in front of me❤
I am excited to implemnet this for 2025 instead of the normal yearly reading I have done in years past where it is all laid out and seen ahead. Thank you for sharing. I have not picked decks yet as my bookcase recently broke and I have to put the new one together and put all my decks back, : / lol. But that is on the list for the week of new years when I have some time off work. But I am going to root through my pile and see what resonates.
@@Lisa_Papez haha yeh the bookcase was on it's deathbed, moved so many times in 16 years and soon I will have a new one with more room for stuff on it, maybe. lol got all my decks picked tonight!! I am doing a monthly, a Full Moon and New Moon set!
I absolutely loved this video. I think I’m going to take the more fluid approach that you did last year. The only decks I know for certain I’m going to use is the Soul Mirror Oracle and the Creative Consciousness Healing Oracle. Already have the envelopes in my cart but thinking I need another Lenormand deck because I don’t want to give up the Cute Little Lenormand for a whole year. My issue with Lenormand is that all of them seem so “vintage” and that’s not always the vibe I want. Either way, I’ll figure it out. Thanks for the great video, Lisa!
Do you have (or have you seen?) the Fairytale Lenormand featuring Lisa Hunt's artwork? That might be an interesting one to use for a monthly envelope reading. I find the cards a little overwhelming for single card draws (so I rehomed mine some time ago) but I think it would work really nicely and could be more playful or more 'vintage' feeling depending on what you pair them with. Just a thought!
37:17 I don't know why, but my mind circles backs to possibilities of reusable seal options. Like tie string around the envelopes, use washy or sticky notes, may be even do a wax seal emblem on a sticky note and then put the sticky note on the envelope. To get that extra feeling. If one uses string, wax and some kinda small paper, one can seal the string with the wax seal the paper between the seal and the envelope. Mostly me wanting to play with wax, my Tarot collection is still to small for this type of practice... hmm I have some decks... One thing I have given myself for 2025 is Kate Allans "Your Lovable Calendar" with daily affirmations. Not a spiritual thing, still a self care thing.
Oh my goodness - I LOVE the idea of using washi to 'seal' the envelopes. I'm not sure if the washi would tear these envelopes (they're awfully soft) but I may try that! I also LOVE the idea of tying string around the envelope as another alternative to sealing! :) And, honestly, the seals felt pretty magical - I just want to be able to reuse my envelopes LOL
@ environmental friendly options are a good thing. Just wasn't consciously brainstorming possible options, just my brain went there and it is a nice symbolic concept. Also a way too mark the difference between a letter opened and still in order to be able to revisit, and letters still for a future consumption. A bit sleep deprived at the moment so words might make less sense
I enjoyed my envelopes. Tip: If you are moving, make sure the envelopes are in a moisture proof container so the cards do not warp! Or, don’t pack them in a regular box that then sits in a U-Haul overnight in March in Wisconsin. 😂😢
It looks and sounds interesting. If I were to do it, I have no idea which decks to use, 😅 . I'm still trying to get better at having and doing a practice. Both with tarot and witchcraft. I may do something with the full moons as I love that idea.
Wonderful video! I want to figure out a way…due to budget I don’t have a lot of decks and to give several up for a year will be a challenge, lol! I’ll have to find a way! tfs❤❤❤
In fairness, I'm super extra, but you could totally do this with just a single deck! :) If you scroll through comments here, you'll see lots of ideas. You could create (or find) a six-card and seven-card spread that will be useful once/month and alternate them each month to use an entire deck throughout the year. (6x6=36 cards and 6x7 = 42... 36+42=78!). That way, you're only putting ONE deck out of commission for the year - and using the whole thing. Just one thought!
@ thanks so much for the feedback back! I like the idea of the 6-7 card spread with one deck, …I’m also thinking of using a deck I haven’t bonded with or quite understand though I’d like to (Forhaxa). I also think I’ll use one card per month from Animal Spirit, it’s a pretty big deck. Also my Cute Little Lemormand. And I have another Oracle I’d forgotten about! That’s again for taking the time to help! ❤️ Happy Holidays to you and Peggy!
I love it! Thank you, Lisa, I am checking how to make it for me! Just a question, Is there any reason why to work with full moons over new moons or both? I am curious to know 😊 if you can share it. ❤
Hi there! I was originally planning to pull a Mysteries of Mary on the full moon and a Mysteries of the Black Madonna on the dark or new moon - but I know myself and know that I probably would lose track of three envelopes a month so I simplified and decided to work on the full moon. I think either can be beautiful energy for checking in!
I tryied doing this but droped it like four month into the year because I just forgot and I likely won't do it but we'll see. That being said the way I ordered Contemplative Tarot Book from my local book store I had no idea this book was a thing or how badly I needed it.
HI Lisa!! You have inspired me and I am going to do the same thing for 2025, and thanks for the links to the envelopes!! My theme for the monthly practice will be about connecting to the cosmos and using my cosmic decks and oracle cards, I am feeling very star-seedy right now. I also love the idea of gently reflecting on my catholic-christian roots through the full moon practice. Like many, I have a lot of mixed emotions about my catholic upbringing and you have challenged me to use this year to work through my feelings, and I LOVE the suggestion to use the two Mary tarot's as well. I love Mary so much and have an antique French statue of her on my alter. I just ordered the book as well, through your link. So, I hope you are okay that I will be copying your exact method for the full moon practice! Thank you so much for the ideas, so meaningful! I will report back in on the decks I am using for my monthly "connect to the cosmos" practice. I am really looking to channel some powerful energy this year. thanks again! You're the best!
I've seen people do that! Pour the seals onto cold smooth marble or something and then put them on sticky tape. These envelopes are super fragile though and I think that would still rip the envelope.
I want to try this for 2025 but with my faery practice. Im not quite sure how many decks i would add but i have a lot of fae oracle to choose from and i thinknit will help me not be stressed about focuding on something specific in my practice. Thank you.
YES! I love how it allows me to add some focus practices in a low-effort, easy to manage way - I only think about it once at the start of the year during setup and then it 'gives back' to me all year long!
LOVE this Magickal Year Readings! How perfect that you pulled Mami Wata for December (and the Cold moon) - a reminder that during the darkest days of the year- we can use this time to dive deep into the dark, murky waters of our unconscious. I am so excited to see that the Goddess on Earth ORACLE still resonates and you continue to use her in your practice! Wishes you joy and an abundance of good health in this coming year.
with blessings, Lisa
Hey Lisa! I got full body chill bumps when you were talking about Peggy's success in October. It is beautiful of you to share your experiences so authentically with us. You gals are relationship goals with the obvious love and support and pride and respect you have for each other! Thank you for blessing all of us with your presence!!
Me too 🥰 I'm going to go watch the launch party after this because I missed it
@@KittyKat-jt2zd relationship goals! Yes, yes! Also goals of being authentic, empowering, empathetic, uplifting and validating supportive people overall.
Last year I was tempted by this idea but i thought about punching the envelopes into a binder to keep them all together and to make it reusable. Sadly I never got around to it.
However I think I’ve realized why, I’m a Spring start. I loved the Deccan walk since it started on Aries and so I’m thinking about doing this idea in combination with the Deccan (more of time line than full study). I’ll try to update my comment or in the group if I do.
Such a cool idea! I will try with an affirmation card, goddess card and a card from Tarot for Kids for an "inner child" pull.
I would love to do my monthly and moon readings this way but I have a small collection of decks so I guess that means it's time to go on a shopping spree to get ready for next year!! 😂😂
I did this in 2024 after watching your video last year and I am so thankful I did! It was an amazing practice for me. I made 2 of these for the month for my full and new moon practice
Woo hoo! I've honestly gotten so much out of it!
Im going to use the season of the witch oracle for appropriate months, which should only use a few per deck, leaving those decks still usable. And i am getting the mirror visions that open up my prisma and cosma visions to be used for monthly and moon readings. And my runic odysy oracle which has been ignored and needs some love. And for the moon phase, I'll pull from the wisdom of the shadow/devine feminine to get some shadow and light/manifesting and letting go. ❤ thank you so much for this idea. i think it's fabulous 🤩 oh and i have 2 versions of dreams of gia so the big ones for shadow work as well 😀
Such fab ideas!!!
Lovely! I was inspired by this practice, and I'm going to do a five-deck elemental monthly reading with appropriate prompts. I'm using the Fountain Tarot (Air/Swords), the Tarot de St Croix (Fire/Wands), the Mermaid Tarot (Water/Cups), Oak Ash and Thorn Tarot (Earth/Pentacles), and Tarot of the Cosmic Seed (Spirit.) We'll see how it goes, but I'm excited. ☺️
Lisa, that was so much fun to watch-thanks! I loved the review of how things went last year and how you’re changing them up this year as a result. I’m going to be doing this for 2025, but I was reluctant to use the cards predictively just as you were, so the missing ingredient for me here was hearing how you pulled your monthly cards in mid-month for more of a “meet yourself where you are” kind of way. I’m going to do the same-I really like that approach.
As far as which decks I’m using, I’m keeping it fairly simple, and assigning spread positions to them, like this:
“What is the overall energy of the month?” - 1 card from the Elemental Empath Oracle (a deck that I’m vibing with to a surprising degree).
“(1) What is ending? (2) What is beginning?” - 2 cards from the Unicorn’s Journey Tarot (I will use the mini version so that I can keep my standard-sized deck for use during the year). I think the story aspect of the deck will lend itself well to these two prompts.
“(1) Situation (2) Obstacle (3) Advice” - 3 cards from the Unfolding Path Tarot. This is a deck I’ve had for a while but just haven’t reached for much. I’d like to get a little more familiar with it in a non-pressurey way, and using it this way will be perfect. Three cards a month will allow me to use almost half the deck.
I will print up 12 mini versions of the above as a cheat sheet to include in each month’s envelope for ease of reference. I bought the same envelopes that you used, Lisa, and I appreciate the idea of sustainability and re-use by just labeling the months and not the years. When I get everything together I’ll post my setup on the Supportive Tarot FB group with a picture or two so you can all see them if you want.
Thanks again, Lisa-loved this video!
Thank you for sharing YOUR 2025 plans! Love that! I LOVVVVE that you've pulled in UJT *hee* And I totally agree that it will align well with the ending/beginning prompts! I'd love to hear how it works out. :) Love that you're printing up a reminder of the spread too! Such a great idea! Can't wait to see pics!
Maybe use a little washi tape to seal the envelopes just so the cards don't actually fall out by accident? I'm not suggesting you're clumsy but if the envelopes slid and all the cards fell out, you'd be so sad. And I bet you have at least one roll of washi you've been saving for a special occasion. The washi will peel off so the envelopes can be reused!
Great video. I think i will do the monthly envelopes this year. Love this idea.
Yay! I’m so glad you made an update, I literally just filmed a similar wrap up of my version of this practice. I did eight envelopes for the sabbats and am so appreciative that you shared it with us at the beginning of the year. It’s been a great tarot activity.
I am going to try this for 2025. So far, i am thinking of doing a 3 card tarot spread, an oracle card that has some sort of affirmation attached to it for the month, and i am going to add a card from the Tarot Spreads year deck as a practice spread for that month. (This will use a separate deck, but give me a new spread to try)
As for decks, im not certain yet. I am thinking of using Spacious for my 3 card draw. But i have yet to choose an oracle. I have for choices; Believe in your own magic, Align: heart, the Lost oracle or the Nameless one...
I would love to hear more about your thoughts on the Contemplative Tarot book. I’ve purchased it now and considering using it for next year. A video on it would be great.
I'll give that some thought!
You definitely inspired me to try this for 2025, and it was fun doing the pulls and the seals! I've used:
Little Odd tarot (5 cards for a month ahead reading)
A rune card for the big overall energy
Woodland Wardens (1 for a message for the month)
Animal Allies & Gemstone Guardians (1 for guidance)
The Power of Surrender cards (1 for something to work on that month).
Oh nice!!! Love those choices!
Lisa! Thank you for posting this video! I was one of those waiting in anticipation for it! You inspired me to go ahead and do something similar!!!!
Yay! So glad it was helpful. :)
Thank you for sharing. I originally thought this type of practice wasn't for me because I couldn't stand the idea of having any decks out of commission for a year as I play with my decks a lot. I just got the pocket edition of Wild Unknown Archetypes and so I would not miss having the original out of use.
Another possibility would be to draw cards ahead and write down what they are to set aside with the Archetype. I'm pretty sure my ADHD would cause me to forget what cards I draw until I bring it out at the appropriate time. 😂 Alternatively, I could draw cards and have my husband or housemate write it down for me. Neither knows tarot/oracle, so it wouldn't mean anything to them.
Creative solutions for sure! I love the idea of using a deck you have a dupe of in another size!
new year rituals! yippee! 🎉 im thinking i might want to give this a try this year. an idea i had was that a full 78 card can be split perfectly into 13 piles of 6, which gives me cards to do a dice casting reading every month! might throw in some oracle cards for some extra energies, maybe from the moon and the season? im not sure what the 13th cluster will be for though...
I love that you did this math!!! LOL Maybe the 13th could be a wrap-up reflection for the year???
I needed this video like a week ago when I wanted to set up my envelopes. Decks are chosen but keep pushing off the actual card to envelope process. I too had planned to pull envelope ✉️ mid month so there’s still time.
Definitely want to do this! I'd love to know if you could share - how do you use the Lenormand cards for the month? I'm still a bit new to using them and considering if I want to include them. But I usually hear them described as answering a specific question. Just recently discovered your channel through your book (which I also love) and I've been devouring everything!
Welcome! :) For the Lenormand reading, I use it to get a 'read' on a big theme or happening in the month. Example: Book + Key + Bouquet might be something like - Getting access to new information that is profoundly beneficial. :) But some folks in their envelope readings do assign each card or set of cards to answer a specific question or address a particular area. You could structure it so your lenormand cards answer the question: what should I be focusing on this month? (for example).
@@Lisa_Papez Thank you! That helps! I so appreciate you answering and giving some insight.
Thanks for your video update, such a big year for you and hope you and Peggy are finding some space for chill time. Loving your plan for next year.
I sat and thought about the upcoming Hermit year 9 and other energies coming in for me, decided on the company of animals and nature to journey with me in 2025. I picked 1 card each from Tarot Cats (Ana Juan), Spirit Animal Wisdom Oracle and the Language of Flowers Oracle - all decks were in need of more love. Here’s to all to come in 2025 ✨❤🎉
I am doing this for 2025, I plan on opening my envelopes more toward the end of the month for reflection. I am using the Wild Unknown Archetypes, Song of the Grandmothers oracle, the Gentle Tarot and Spirit Animals oracle by Steven Farmer. I am drawing them on Christmas. A gift to myself as it were.
OOooh great picks!!!
Thanks for sharing 😊 I wasn't planning on doing this, but I think it'll be a lot of fun and a way to use some decks I've been meaning to use more. I'll probably use my reclaim oracle and phases and forest oracles for some good journal prompts 💜 Wishing you and Peggy a Happy New Year filled with mundane magic!
P.S. Love how you're using a TWSBI fountain pen!
heee hee - LOVE MY TWSBIs :D
I love this! I'm not sure exactly which cards I'm going to use, but I know I am also going to add envelopes for the seasons according to the Wheel of the Year. I want to use my Queen of the Moon and Queen of the Sun oracles. I definitely want to do a combination of light and shadow, and add some type of affirmation card to the monthly draws. Thank you for sharing!
I've seen others do sabbats instead of months or moons (or in addition to) and love that!
Im so excited that you did this. I just dropped in a few key words and crossed my fingers😂❤
I set up my envelopes for 2025 on my channel a couple weeks ago! You and Christa inspired me. Really looking forward to opening my monthly envelopes next year!!
Love your envelopes!
This is BRILLIANT. I am doing it 💗
I really love this idea 🥰 i need to find a way to do something like this. I dont have a whole lot of decks but im sure theres a way
Ooooh scroll through! I just commented to someone else ways you can use just ONE deck for your envelopes and still get a comprehensive reading! There's tons of ideas in the comments! :)
This is such a cool idea! I don't typically like doing year ahead readings in the cards per month kind of way because I tend to do month ahead readings each month anyways, but this envelope year ahead in a full moon theme or sabbat theme is such a good idea! Thank you so much for sharing this Lisa 🤍
I really want to try this for 2025. It will be tough to pick which decks will be dedicated to this and out of rotation otherwise though even if I have plenty to rotate otherwise! Really enjoyed listening to your experience and how you approached this. Thank you for sharing as always!
This looks like such a fun idea for 2025!
I love what you did last year and I love what you’re doing this year. You are so inspiring!! I usually do the 12 cards, one for each month + an extra for my overall theme. Then I journal and never look back lol this year I want to actually incorporate those pulls into each month. Journal and reflect. I might pull an oracle and tarot per month. I’m not sure yet. I want so badly to do your envelope system but I know it’ll drive me nuts to not use whatever deck for a whole year! lol
Heheh You could accomplish something similar by setting a recurring reminder in your calendar on your phone for a point partway into each month to do a check-in monthly spread! :D You could even pre-plan spreads for each month and set reminders or schedule emails to yourself with a unique practice idea/pull/spread for each month!
@Lisa_Papez that’s brilliant! Thanks so much!
You could also photocopy or write on a piece of paper (like a post it) to put into the envelope instead. Same idea but keeps your deck usable.
This is so wonderful and inspiring, Lisa. thank you for sharing and being vulnerable ❤
Love that, I remember seeing few people in the community doing it last year but I missed it / was too lazy to do it haha. But watching you inspired me to do it, so 2025 is the year I really do it. Love that you did one envelope for the month and one for the full moon cause that's how I used to journal too in 2024 so I can just do it that way too. Thanks as always Lisa and congrats on a successful year for you & Peggy. Much love from the UK
I really like this idea! Imma do this in 2025! Now I just need to determine my decks……
Very cool!! This year, I chose Barbara Moore's Book of Shadows deck set (an As Above and a So Below deck are included in the set). I might use The Great Goddesses Oracle or Rooted Woman and then a more affirmational oracle with it. Monster Lenormand or bluebird Lenormand for my 3 card read. Thanks for this video!
(I am using sealing wax but the kind that fits into a gluegun).
I love this video and this idea, I will definitely do it. So exciting to have readings each months and full moons!
Yessss!
I am definitely going to use the Nameless One for my Tarot and I read playing cards but I bought a deck where a reader had written her system on the cards as a training guide but whomever she made them for didn't end up purchasing them. I'm going to use those just to see what comes up. For the full moon readings im going to use the Moonolgy deck for the moon, I love the deck but I rarely use it😅 the Hoodoo Tarot and Foolfish's Once Upon a time deck...there are a couple of other decks I have in mind. I need to pull them all out and see what I like once they are in front of me❤
Great picks!
I am excited to implemnet this for 2025 instead of the normal yearly reading I have done in years past where it is all laid out and seen ahead. Thank you for sharing. I have not picked decks yet as my bookcase recently broke and I have to put the new one together and put all my decks back, : / lol. But that is on the list for the week of new years when I have some time off work. But I am going to root through my pile and see what resonates.
Great plan!! I hope it works out well for you.... so sorry to hear about your bookcase though. Oof. What a chore!
@@Lisa_Papez haha yeh the bookcase was on it's deathbed, moved so many times in 16 years and soon I will have a new one with more room for stuff on it, maybe. lol got all my decks picked tonight!! I am doing a monthly, a Full Moon and New Moon set!
I absolutely loved this video. I think I’m going to take the more fluid approach that you did last year. The only decks I know for certain I’m going to use is the Soul Mirror Oracle and the Creative Consciousness Healing Oracle. Already have the envelopes in my cart but thinking I need another Lenormand deck because I don’t want to give up the Cute Little Lenormand for a whole year. My issue with Lenormand is that all of them seem so “vintage” and that’s not always the vibe I want.
Either way, I’ll figure it out. Thanks for the great video, Lisa!
Do you have (or have you seen?) the Fairytale Lenormand featuring Lisa Hunt's artwork? That might be an interesting one to use for a monthly envelope reading. I find the cards a little overwhelming for single card draws (so I rehomed mine some time ago) but I think it would work really nicely and could be more playful or more 'vintage' feeling depending on what you pair them with. Just a thought!
@ I’m going to check it out! Thank you.
i think Dawn Michelle's the Rusted Lenormand would me a nice more modern feeling Lenormand
37:17 I don't know why, but my mind circles backs to possibilities of reusable seal options. Like tie string around the envelopes, use washy or sticky notes, may be even do a wax seal emblem on a sticky note and then put the sticky note on the envelope. To get that extra feeling. If one uses string, wax and some kinda small paper, one can seal the string with the wax seal the paper between the seal and the envelope.
Mostly me wanting to play with wax, my Tarot collection is still to small for this type of practice... hmm I have some decks...
One thing I have given myself for 2025 is Kate Allans "Your Lovable Calendar" with daily affirmations. Not a spiritual thing, still a self care thing.
Oh my goodness - I LOVE the idea of using washi to 'seal' the envelopes. I'm not sure if the washi would tear these envelopes (they're awfully soft) but I may try that! I also LOVE the idea of tying string around the envelope as another alternative to sealing! :) And, honestly, the seals felt pretty magical - I just want to be able to reuse my envelopes LOL
@ environmental friendly options are a good thing. Just wasn't consciously brainstorming possible options, just my brain went there and it is a nice symbolic concept. Also a way too mark the difference between a letter opened and still in order to be able to revisit, and letters still for a future consumption.
A bit sleep deprived at the moment so words might make less sense
I enjoyed my envelopes. Tip: If you are moving, make sure the envelopes are in a moisture proof container so the cards do not warp! Or, don’t pack them in a regular box that then sits in a U-Haul overnight in March in Wisconsin. 😂😢
Oh dear! Well... good to know!!!
It looks and sounds interesting. If I were to do it, I have no idea which decks to use, 😅 . I'm still trying to get better at having and doing a practice. Both with tarot and witchcraft. I may do something with the full moons as I love that idea.
Full moon pulls sound really aligned for your goals then!
Wonderful video! I want to figure out a way…due to budget I don’t have a lot of decks and to give several up for a year will be a challenge, lol! I’ll have to find a way! tfs❤❤❤
In fairness, I'm super extra, but you could totally do this with just a single deck! :) If you scroll through comments here, you'll see lots of ideas. You could create (or find) a six-card and seven-card spread that will be useful once/month and alternate them each month to use an entire deck throughout the year. (6x6=36 cards and 6x7 = 42... 36+42=78!). That way, you're only putting ONE deck out of commission for the year - and using the whole thing. Just one thought!
@ thanks so much for the feedback back! I like the idea of the 6-7 card spread with one deck, …I’m also thinking of using a deck I haven’t bonded with or quite understand though I’d like to (Forhaxa). I also think I’ll use one card per month from Animal Spirit, it’s a pretty big deck. Also my Cute Little Lemormand. And I have another Oracle I’d forgotten about! That’s again for taking the time to help! ❤️ Happy Holidays to you and Peggy!
I love it! Thank you, Lisa, I am checking how to make it for me!
Just a question, Is there any reason why to work with full moons over new moons or both?
I am curious to know 😊 if you can share it. ❤
Hi there! I was originally planning to pull a Mysteries of Mary on the full moon and a Mysteries of the Black Madonna on the dark or new moon - but I know myself and know that I probably would lose track of three envelopes a month so I simplified and decided to work on the full moon. I think either can be beautiful energy for checking in!
I tryied doing this but droped it like four month into the year because I just forgot and I likely won't do it but we'll see. That being said the way I ordered Contemplative Tarot Book from my local book store I had no idea this book was a thing or how badly I needed it.
I didn't know it existed either! It's been so lovely to work with so far, too!
I purchased this too. I’m now considering using it for next year.
HI Lisa!! You have inspired me and I am going to do the same thing for 2025, and thanks for the links to the envelopes!!
My theme for the monthly practice will be about connecting to the cosmos and using my cosmic decks and oracle cards, I am feeling very star-seedy right now. I also love the idea of gently reflecting on my catholic-christian roots through the full moon practice. Like many, I have a lot of mixed emotions about my catholic upbringing and you have challenged me to use this year to work through my feelings, and I LOVE the suggestion to use the two Mary tarot's as well. I love Mary so much and have an antique French statue of her on my alter. I just ordered the book as well, through your link. So, I hope you are okay that I will be copying your exact method for the full moon practice! Thank you so much for the ideas, so meaningful! I will report back in on the decks I am using for my monthly "connect to the cosmos" practice. I am really looking to channel some powerful energy this year. thanks again! You're the best!
Absolutely! So glad I gave you some ideas!! :D
Keep the wax seals! Just put double sided tape on the back for reuse.
I've seen people do that! Pour the seals onto cold smooth marble or something and then put them on sticky tape. These envelopes are super fragile though and I think that would still rip the envelope.
I want to try this for 2025 but with my faery practice. Im not quite sure how many decks i would add but i have a lot of fae oracle to choose from and i thinknit will help me not be stressed about focuding on something specific in my practice. Thank you.
YES! I love how it allows me to add some focus practices in a low-effort, easy to manage way - I only think about it once at the start of the year during setup and then it 'gives back' to me all year long!