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Journaling helped me reflect, but it didn’t help me change. If you’re stuck in emotional loops or self-sabotage despite doing the “inner work,” here’s why shadow work with tarot finally helped me shift—and how 39 spreads gave me the clarity I was missing.

Every tarot reader with a cat has been there:
You're shuffling, you're focused, and suddenly—paw swipe! The cards are on the floor, again.

Is it just animal behavior?
Maybe.
But if you’re like me, you’ve started to notice a pattern—and the deeper meaning behind it.

Animals Are Messengers

Cats in particular are deeply attuned to energy.
They gravitate toward altars, crystals, and yes—tarot cards.

In many traditions, animals are considered messengers between worlds.
So when my cat knocks over a card mid-reading, I pause.
I listen.
I ask: Is this a distraction—or a divine nudge?

When the Cards Go Flying

If your cat knocks over a single card, pay attention. That card might hold the core message you were meant to receive.

If your whole deck hits the floor, look at:

• The top card that lands face-up

• Any card separated from the pile

• The general feeling you had right before it happened

This isn’t about superstition.
It’s about awareness.

Reading the Signs

Here’s how I work with it:

1. Pause the reading. Take a breath.

2. Notice your reaction. Are you annoyed? Laughing? Emotional?

3. Look at what card(s) were affected. Did it mirror your mood or question?

4. Ask aloud or silently: What are you trying to show me?

Animals are nonverbal but incredibly wise. When they interrupt a reading, they might be:

• Protecting you from a message you’re not ready for

• Emphasizing something you're ignoring

• Offering comfort or grounding

What My Cat Taught Me

One day, I was reading on a heavy emotional topic and pulled The Tower. Before I could even react, my cat leapt up and knocked it across the room.

At first I was frustrated. But when I tuned in, I realized—
This wasn’t a warning. It was an exhale.
My cat was helping me release the fear around that card.
It was permission to stop bracing for disaster and start embracing change.

Trust the Interruption

In spiritual work, nothing is random.
Whether it’s a paw swipe, a sudden noise, or a gust of wind, interruptions are invitations.
Slow down.
Ask what you're meant to hear.

Your pets are part of your intuitive team—whether you realize it or not.

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Whether it’s animal interference or higher self guidance, we’ll find the meaning together.

## Beyond the Veil: Unlocking Your Inner Wisdom with Tarot

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In a world filled with constant choices and distractions, do you feel a pull to reconnect with something deeper? A longing for guidance — not from outside voices, but from your own inner wisdom?

That’s where tarot comes in.

More than a fortune-telling tool, tarot is a system for self-reflection, spiritual growth, and emotional clarity. It offers a mirror — one that reflects not just where you are, but who you're becoming.

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🔮 **How a Tarot Reading Can Support You**

A tarot session is not about predicting your fate. It’s about *empowering your choices*.

When I read for clients, I focus on:

- **Your Emotional Landscape:** What’s coming up for you, and why?  
- **The Forces at Play:** Understand the internal and external influences around your situation.  
- **Informed Choices:** Clarify your next step, not just your questions.

Whether you’re navigating change, feeling stuck, or just curious about what’s underneath the surface — tarot brings light to what matters.

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🌱 **The Fool’s Journey — A Roadmap for the Soul**

The 22 Major Arcana cards of the tarot deck tell a story known as *The Fool’s Journey* — a symbolic path we all walk in life. From innocence and new beginnings (The Fool) to transformation (Death) and fulfillment (The World), the Major Arcana reflect every stage of becoming.

Seeing your own journey reflected in these archetypes can bring meaning, healing, and direction.

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📘 **Go Deeper: Tools for Learning and Growth**

Ready to learn more or build your own practice?

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Includes 39 spreads to help you explore emotional blocks, past wounds, and your inner self. Perfect for deep healing or personal journaling.  
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💬 **Want to Go Further?**

If you're feeling called to explore, I offer **private tarot readings** — online or in-person in Mexico City.

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The wisdom is already inside you. Tarot simply helps you hear it more clearly.

– Jeffrey Goldstein  
https://ripecolor.com

A gentle guide to using shadow work to let go of emotional pain, reframe the past, and create space for healing and peace. Includes a printable journal, meditation, and affirmations.