The Lovers

The Lovers Tarot Card  Overall Meaning I always take this card literally in a reading, so The Lovers relates to a very important, serious romantic relationship that’s alive and well – and seeing this card predicts that it may stay well far into the future. Traditionally, The Lovers does also relate to a possible love…

King Of Pentacles – Both Sides Of The Coin

He’s all about the money. A brilliant business man and one heckuva good student, the King Of Pentacles succeeds at everything he applies himself to – and that’s no exaggeration. Early on in life, this king decided that he wanted it all – riches, fame, and knowledge. Love may not have been high on his…

Corsets In the 19th Century

Pulling it all in. That’s what the woman of 1840 and indeed women for many decades after that, wanted to do most of all. The idea of a tiny waistline was en vogue for lots of reasons. One of them I believe is that it automatically gave dressmakers work by way of adding tucks in…

Tarot Card: The Magician

Meaning Of The Magician – I I love seeing the number one in readings, especially single card readings. Traditionally The Magus, or Magician as it also  known, brings an opportunity for something new to be created. Not so much in the way or pregnancies though if that’s what you’re hoping for, but rather chances or…

Interview With Maclaren Sanford

Interview Subject: Maclaren Sanford, Butler, Merriton Manor, NYC AUTHOR: Welcome, Mr. Sanford! We’re so glad that you took the time to join us here. MS: I’m not used to be addressed as “Mr.”. Simply say “Sanford”. AUTHOR: Of course. MS: This idea of an interview is foreign to me as such. Why would anyone want to…

Reality Came Knocking On His Door

He finds himself alone. It was his dream to marry a beautiful woman, have a home appointed with every degree of elegance, and a brood of healthy children running to greet him every day. So far though, he had indeed married a woman who was, perhaps not the beauty he’d wanted, but came with a…