The Neitherlands
This is where I drop my long-form thoughts, ramblings, and deep dives into tarot philosophy. It is a space for the over-thinkers. We explore the actual mechanics of human behavior, complain about the state of the world, and figure out how to actively navigate this messy reality. Grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and let us get into the weeds.
ALTERING THE REALITY OF REVERSED CARDS
We are talking about the reality of reversals , breaking out of the "blocked energy" trap , and learning how to take control of a bad reading instead of just whining about it.
THE ROGUELITE REALITY, OR WHY THE FOOL’S JOURNEY IS JUST HADES
The biggest lie the tarot community tells you is that the Fool's Journey is a straight line. Throw out the idea of spiritual perfection and look at the Major Arcana through the lens of the video game Hades. Life is not a graceful staircase to enlightenment. It is a brutal, repetitive dungeon crawler, and you are just trying to clear the next room.
ACCEPTING THEY DO NOT LOVE YOU
When does can’t really means don’t? We explore unrequited love, the Ten of Swords, and how to finally break the cycle.
THE READER'S LENS AND THE SUMMER OF ICK
We are breaking down reader bias, the "chaser" cards that follow you across spreads, and how to hit the brakes when the cards scream for a pause.
THE CRUELTY OF SILENCE: JUSTICE AND THE WITHHELD CARD
We are looking at the Justice card, the cruelty of silence, and why giving people the brutal truth is the only way to hand them back their power so they can make an informed choice.
NAKED MEN , PUBLIC DOMAIN, AND HOW TO PICK YOUR FIRST TAROT DECK
If you want to pull a daily card for fun, buy whatever deck looks cool. If you actually want to learn how to read tarot, you need to learn the Rider-Waite-Smith imagery. We are talking about the pop culture trap, the foundational alphabet of the cards, and how a deck full of gay nude men finally taught me how to read the traditional system.
GLUING QUARTERS TO THE FLOOR: THE PENTACLES OF EMPIRE RECORDS
Empire Records is not just a movie about music; it is a harsh tarot lesson in Pentacles. Learn when it is time to pry up the quarters and quit your job.
SINCERELY, ME: A FIELD GUIDE TO INTENTIONS
The best intentions can lead to the worst consequences.
