2018 - A Year of Connection and Cooperation

This year - 2018 - resonates to the energy of the “2”. It will be a year when our focus shifts to cooperation, harmony, diplomacy and connections with others. It is a less me-centered year, and a more us-focused time frame. 

This year we can expect:

• To slow down and enjoy the process a bit more. This is in contrast to 2017 which was a year of busy-ness and seed-planting. A lot of effort and hard work went into 2017. This year, 2018 will be about seeing our efforts take root and sprout.

• To connect with others. Relationships - both old and new take center stage. We will be striving for more genuine and deeper interactions with others. Our socializing will be busy yet selective.

• To strive for peace, harmony and cooperation. The “2” is a number of pairing. It means we try to find a common ground with others. We focus on what we have in common rather than where we are different. In 2018, the focus will be on closing rifts and working toward a common goal. We may find ourselves avoiding difficult people/situations.

• To increase our compassion and understanding for each other. This ties in with the one above, and basically says we are going to work harder to be nicer in general.

• To improve our relationships (especially intimate ones) or welcome new love into our lives.  This is the year of realizing that together we are stronger. This is especially true in our closest relationships so expect some extra attention to be placed in this category.

• To learn a lot about patience. While we will be strive for peace, love and harmony, it doesn’t mean these experiences will come easily. Actually, it will take a lot of compromise and alterations on our parts to make this happen. It’s not like we have the ability to blink our eyes and make it happen. This is an area on which we will have to work and expect the gift of patience to be one of your biggest lessons in 2018.

Tarot - Level 1 Workshop

Have you ever wanted to learn the ancient art of Tarot reading? Well now is your chance to understand the intricacies of this obscure form of divine communication.

Perhaps, you are not interested in Tarot, but you know an awesome someone who would be. If so, this could be a fantastic surprise gift for that special person. 

Maybe both you and a friend have talked about how fun it would be to learn Tarot.

Regardless of which scenario fits you, don’t let this unique opportunity pass you by.

In this four-part workshop, attendees will participate in 90-minute sessions of direct and applicable Tarot instruction. After attending all four classes, participants should gain a basic understanding of the Tarot. This will include a thorough introduction to the parts of the deck, an explanation of the meanings of each card, and ample practice with at least three different Tarot spread. At the conclusion of the workshop students will have enough background knowledge to give a Tarot reading to partners, family and friends.

Each class will have its own topic of study and will follow a very orderly session of instruction:

Class 1 – Intro to the Tarot, History of the Tarot, Major Arcana, Practice with the 2-card spread

Class 2 – Brief review of the Major Arcana, Introduction of Minor Arcana, Practice with the 3-card spread

Class 3 – Brief review of the Minors and Introduction of the Court Cards, Partner practice with 3-card spread

Class 4 – Brief review of Majors, Minors and Court, Pulling it together with the 5-card and 7-card spreads

Because of the need individual attention class size is limited to 10 people.  Sessions will be held Sundays January 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 2-3:30 pm at Simply Sidney’s Floral Design and Home Accents at 268 Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

The early bird registration rate is $80 for all sessions if paid in full by December 27, 2017. After December 27, 2017, the regular price for registration is $90. Unfortunately, due to limited spacing, there are no refunds after December 31, 2017.



Please note - attendees will need to bring the following materials to each class:

Materials for the Tarot – Level 1 Class

1. A Tarot deck

Any deck can be used, but one of the following are most recommended: 

* Rider Waite Tarot (This includes, the Radiant Rider Waite, the Universal Rider Waite, the original Rider Waite, etc)

* Morgan Greer Tarot

* Connolly Tarot

* Anna K Tarot

* Hanson-Roberts Tarot

* Llewellyn’s Classic Tarot

2. A notebook or binder with looseleaf to record information

3. A genuine interest in the topic of Tarot