Progressive witchcraft is a modern approach to witchcraft that seeks to combine ancient traditions with contemporary beliefs and practices. Tarot, a deck of cards that is often used for divination and self-reflection, is a powerful tool in progressive witchcraft. This guide will explore the ways in which tarot can be used in a progressive witchcraft practice. **Tarot cards are more than just a tool for fortune-telling.** They are a mirror that reflects our subconscious mind and can provide guidance and insight into our lives. For progressive witches, tarot cards are viewed as a way to tap into our own intuition and connect with our inner wisdom.

Meet Rowdy

Hi everyone! My name is Rowdy and was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. I enjoy attending MSU Denver athletic games, admissions events, cheering on students on their first day of classes, welcoming new students, and giving out high fives. I consider myself an Early Bird and am very outgoing. You can find me on campus roaming about taking pictures with everyone.

Species: Roadrunner

Major: Mascot Training

Minor: Public Speaking… I don’t like talking in front of people

Hometown: Denver, Colorado

Favorite Colors: Red and Blue

Favorite Food: The iloviT Market!

Favorite Candy: Worms… the gummy kind.

What Inspires you? MSU Denver students, faculty and staff.

Things Involved With At MSU Denver: Orientation, Homecoming, Sporting events, Spring Fling, and any other events that MSU Denver hosts! Oh… and Track. I’m very fast!

Hobbies Outside Of MSU Denver: Ultimate High-fiving (sport), working on my selfies, exploring Colorado, and attending parades

Fun Fact

When MSU Denver was founded, the mustang was chosen as its mascot. However, since the students had to run across roads between numerous buildings scattered throughout downtown Denver to get to their classes, they took a vote and decided the “roadrunner” would be a more appropriate and meaningful mascot in 1977.

Great Falls College-MSU now has a mascot

Voting to choose a mascot for Great Falls College-MSU closed on Sunday, February 5, and the winner is: the River Otters.

More than 2,300 votes were cast, and River Otters finished with 48% of the vote, Electric Elk finished with 42%, and Wolverines garnered 10%.

Great Falls College-MSU CEO Stephanie Erdmann said in a news release, “We are so excited to be the River Otters. River Otters are tough, feisty characters who persevere in sometimes harsh conditions to thrive. They also look out and care for one another, so we think they are the perfect representative of our amazing campus community. Plus, they are super cute.”

In October of 2022 the college started the process of creating a mascot, soliciting suggestions from students and the community.

Among the suggestions were pronghorns, otters, wolverines, squirrels, bison, pelicans, and elk. Preliminary voting narrowed the final three choices to Electric Elk, River Otters, and Wolverines.

The purpose of the mascot is to help the college with marketing and branding.

"We want Great Falls College to have something that people easily identify with that really elevates the image of our college,” said Shannon Marr at the time; Marr is the recruitment and enrollment director for the school. "We've been asked by students for a long time about a mascot and it never really had any momentum behind it."

The process resulted in some questions, according to Scott Thompson, the school's director of communications and marketing.

“No, we are not starting an athletics program,” Thompson said. “Choir director Cynthia Stevens and the Great Falls College Community Choir still will be the only team on campus. But the mascot will help us enhance brand identity, build community and school spirit and have some fun. And if Geico can have a gecko, we can have a river otter.”

Erdmann said the brand identity the college is creating is important and she's glad to be helping lead the college into a new era: "It's important to have something to build school spirit, that provides enthusiasm and the ability to rally around something."

And contrary to what some people may have heard - yes, there are indeed river otters in Montana:

• Video of "explosion" above Montana
• Coming Up: Events Calendar
• Recent obituaries on KRTV
• A visit to "ghost town" St. Marie

The Strange MSU Tradition Of Revealing ‘Sparty’

The Michigan State student who portrays 'Sparty', the school's well known mascot, is kept a secret, until graduation, when their identity is revealed in a strange custom.

The Students Who Donned The 'Sparty' Costume, Wear His Boots For Graduation

This weekend, Michigan State University will hold their graduation ceremonies on campus, and at that time, some of the students will be wearing the giant boots of the Sparty costume. It's a tradition that reveals which students were in the 'Sparty' costume on the sidelines of most MSU sporting events.

This year it was revealed that Maddie Scanlon was the main student who portrayed 'Sparty', only the third time a woman has been in the macho Sparty outfit. Scanlon will wear his boots with her graduation gown, revealing the secret she kept for four years. She graduates from the school's College of Communication Arts and Sciences Friday night, May 6.

The senior revealed her identity on her Facebook page this week.

It's A Time Suck To Be Sparty, But Well Worth It

All of the students on the Sparty team are volunteers. While they are provided with meals and transportation to and from events, it's mostly a labor of love that eats up a lot of their free time.

Alumna Erin Bormes, class of 1998, and Nicole Niemiec, class of 2018, are the only other women to portray Sparty.

Niemiec admitted she stuffed newspaper in her shoes to meet the height requirement of 5'11".

Scanlon also revealed there is an intensive training process.

“They want to make sure that, one, you have enough time to kind of understand and fully be able to embody Sparty, but also, they want to make sure that you get fun experiences and get to go and travel and stuff,” Scanlon told MSU's State News.

So if you see someone wearing giant boots as their foot attire this weekend, know that that is Madison and that she was Sparty. .

For progressive witches, tarot cards are viewed as a way to tap into our own intuition and connect with our inner wisdom. By using the cards to explore our thoughts and emotions, we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. **One of the key principles of progressive witchcraft is the idea of personal empowerment.

Which Big Ten Mascot Is The Dumbest?

It's almost a law that every college football team has to have a mascot that parades along the sideline craving attention from fans hopped up on tailgate alcohol. So which Big Ten mascot looks the dumbest? First of all, let me give props to the University of Michigan, the University of Illinois and Indiana University for not having a costumed mascot. They win first place just for not being that dumb to begin with.

** Tarot can be used as a tool to help us gain a sense of control over our own lives. By using the cards to ask questions and seek answers, we can gain a clearer understanding of the choices and actions that are available to us. This can be especially helpful when we feel stuck or uncertain about our path in life. **Tarot can also be used to enhance our spellwork and ritual practices.** Each card in the tarot deck is associated with different symbols, archetypes, and energies. By meditating on the cards and incorporating them into our rituals, we can tap into these energies and use them to manifest our desires. For example, if we are looking to attract love into our lives, we might meditate on the Lovers card and incorporate its energy into a love ritual. **Another way that tarot can be used in progressive witchcraft is for personal growth and healing.** Tarot cards can provide us with insights into our subconscious patterns, fears, and desires. By exploring these aspects of ourselves, we can begin to heal and transform. Tarot can help us identify the patterns and beliefs that are holding us back and guide us towards new possibilities and growth. **Finally, tarot can be used as a tool for community building and activism.** Many progressive witches use tarot as a way to facilitate conversations and connect with others. Tarot circles and workshops are a common practice in progressive witchcraft, where individuals can come together to read and interpret each other's cards. This can foster a sense of community and provide a space for personal and collective reflection. In conclusion, tarot is a versatile and powerful tool that can be used in progressive witchcraft. It can be used for personal empowerment, enhancing spellwork and rituals, personal growth and healing, and community building. By incorporating tarot into our practice, we can deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us..

Reviews for "The Major Arcana: A Progressive Witch's Journey through Tarot"

1. Emma - 2 stars

I found the "Progressive Witchcraft Guide of Tarot" to be a disappointment. While I appreciate the attempt to merge witchcraft with tarot, the book lacks depth and substance. The explanations of different tarot cards and their meanings were basic and vague, making it difficult to apply the knowledge in practical readings. Additionally, the book seemed more focused on promoting the author's personal beliefs and ideologies rather than providing a comprehensive guide to tarot. Overall, I was left feeling unimpressed and unsatisfied with this book.

2. Mark - 1 star

As someone who is new to the world of tarot, I was hoping that "Progressive Witchcraft Guide of Tarot" would be a helpful resource. However, I found the book to be overly complicated and confusing. The author delves into esoteric concepts without providing clear explanations or examples, leaving me feeling lost and frustrated. The book also lacks a structured approach to learning tarot, making it difficult to progress from one concept to another seamlessly. I would not recommend this book to beginners or anyone looking for a straightforward guide to tarot.

3. Sarah - 2 stars

I had high hopes for the "Progressive Witchcraft Guide of Tarot," but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The author tends to go off on tangents and overcomplicates simple concepts, making it difficult to follow along. The book also relies heavily on personal anecdotes, which I found distracting and unnecessary. Additionally, there is a lack of practical exercises or activities to reinforce the learning experience. Overall, I found this book to be convoluted and lacking in clarity, making it a less than satisfactory resource for learning tarot.

Exploring the Shadow with Tarot in Progressive Witchcraft