The Uncrossed Path Blog
Welcome to The Uncrossed Path Blog, where each post delves into the art and practice of cartomancy, focusing on traditional approaches to tarot, playing cards, and Lenormand, grounded in no-nonsense divination. Here, you’ll find explorations of cartomantic techniques, interpretations grounded in cultural and philosophical insight, and discussions that emphasize clarity over mystique. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or a discerning seeker, these articles offer a rigorous approach to understanding the cards, with an eye on truth rather than trend.
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The Year’s Wheel: A Method for Yearly Forecasts
Discover how the Lenormand cards unveil the challenges and opportunities awaiting you in 2025. In The Year’s Wheel, I explore a method for creating 12-month forecasts, offering insights into each month’s key themes. Whether approached generally or with a specific focus, this reading style reveals patterns and pivotal moments, helping you navigate the year ahead with greater clarity.
A Prediction Method Featuring Thoth Tarot
Old loves never truly fade, especially for someone as sentimental as I am. My journey into cartomancy began at fifteen, starting with playing cards and the Gypsy Fortunetelling Oracle. It wasn’t long before I ventured into Tarot, sparked by a gift from my cousin Katarina. She gave me her Ancien Tarot de Marseille by Grimaud, as she was more focused on another deck. The moment she introduced me to it, I was utterly captivated. The Thoth Tarot, with its stunning imagery, was easily the most beautiful deck I had ever laid eyes on.
When Two Isn’t Enough Anymore
When two is no longer enough, traditional bean divination has a way of making that visible without drama or embellishment. This article looks at a concrete reading where a seemingly simple relational structure reveals internal imbalance, pressure, and the limits of negotiation. Rather than relying on symbolic flourishes, the beans speak through number, placement, and relation—showing precisely where strain accumulates and why certain situations cannot be resolved by will alone.