The Gifted Reader Tarot with Sparkle Noir

Three cards. Big feline energy that’s reaching for the top in front of the Polynesian moon goddess. What’s funny about this is that I was pulling for another “moment with the cards” session, but these cards align so well with the full moon in Leo happening on February 1, 2026. Coincidence? I think not. A Shallow Dive Instead of a Deep One Let’s start with a little backstory and symbolism. The three cards in this reading are from three respective decks, and only two of them were intentional by me. The third one, Hina, came as a surprise. I’ll elaborate further a little later. The Jaguar from the Spirit Animal Oracle shows up as an agent of power and prowess. The Achievement card comes from the Paradise Oracle , which is a deck that I like to pull from every so often when I’m looking more for advice than I am energetic vibes. This card is depicted with two giraffes, one taller than the other, standing together in front of a tree. The taller giraffe is eating fruit from a higher position...

Snow and ice covered the ground outside of my home when I pulled the Flamingo card from my animal oracle deck. I laughed when I turned the card over because the absurdity of this card appearing in the middle of such circumstances was as ironic as it was symbolic for what’s happening in my personal and professional lives. It is as reflective of my new adoptive name, Sparkle Noir, as it is a message of encouragement for anyone who comes across this.   A Shallow Dive Instead of a Deep One To start out on the shallow end of the pool of Flamingo spiritual symbolism, let’s take a look at the color scheme. Pretty much all the flamingos I’ve seen are bright pink birds with long legs. They are known for being able to stand on one leg for long periods. Brightness and balance are what I immediately think of when I see this card. A widespread snowstorm has covered half of the United States, yet here is this card sent as a reminder to remain optimistic even in the cold and dark days. While many...