Tarot and Yarrow
Welcome to Season 11 of Every Day Tarot! This season, we’re exploring the fascinating connections between Tarot and plant allies.
In today’s episode, I’m inviting you to meet yarrow—a humble yet powerful plant known for its protective, clarifying, and deeply healing qualities. We’ll explore how yarrow helps us strengthen boundaries, sharpen focus, and gently tend to wounds—both physical and emotional.
What we explore in this episode:
What yarrow is and its potent herbal and energetic qualities
Which tarot card and archetype Yarrow resonates with
Practical ways to work with yarrow in ritual, healing, and everyday magic
💐 Meet the Plant Ally: Yarrow
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a perennial herb known for its delicate, feathery leaves and clusters of small white or pale flowers. Traditionally found in meadows, disturbed soils, and even driveways, yarrow is as resilient as it is soft.
Historically, yarrow has been used to stop bleeding, heal wounds, soothe fevers, and support circulation. It holds a strong connection to warrior energy (think Achilles) and has been called “the plant of the wounded healer,” embodying the dance between protection and gentle care.
Yarrow’s spirit invites us to cultivate healthy boundaries while staying open to transformation and growth.
🔮 Yarrow & Tarot
Yarrow’s spirit resonates deeply with The Magician in the tarot.
The Magician: mastery, focus, skillful use of energy and resources
Themes of protection, clarity, and stepping into personal power
A subtle connection to the concept of the “wounded healer,” encouraging us to transform our pain into tools for growth
The Magician embodies focus, willpower, and the ability to direct energy intentionally—all qualities echoed in yarrow’s gifts. Yarrow strengthens our sense of agency, helps us cut through confusion, and supports us in manifesting from a place of clear intention and aligned boundaries.
🌿 Plant Magic & Energetics
Edible & Herbal Uses:
Traditionally used in teas or tinctures to support circulation, digestion, and fevers
Sometimes infused into oils or salves for wound healing
Can be made into yarrow wine for solstice rituals or ceremonial gatherings
Ritual Use:
Carry dried yarrow as a charm for personal protection
Burn in smoke bundles to cleanse spaces and strengthen energetic shields
Use in steam inhalations to support respiratory clarity and release
Gardening & Offerings:
Grow yarrow in your garden to invite protective energy and promote healing
Harvest mindfully and offer thanks to the plant spirit
Include yarrow flowers on altars dedicated to the wounded healer archetype or for divination work
Energetic Properties:
Strengthens and clarifies boundaries
Supports psychic awareness and focused intention
Offers gentle but firm protection during times of vulnerability or change
If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!
Season 1 - Tarot basics
Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits
Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture
Season 5 - Tarot Spreads
Season 6 - Suit of Wands
Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles
Season 8 - Suit of Swords
Season 9 - Suit of Cups
Season 10- Tarot and Witchcraft
💭Today's Tarot Pull:
From The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington, I pulled Knight of Swords (reversed).
This card reminded us to be mindful of overly blunt words and hasty actions. Yarrow’s medicine suggests protecting not only your own energy but also being careful not to "cut" others unintentionally with harsh truths. Honor your insight, but wield it with compassion.
Reflective prompts on this card:
Where do you need to set or strengthen boundaries in your life?
How can you protect your energy while staying open to connection?
What truths are you holding that may need to be shared with more softness?
A 12-Week Tarot for Transformation Journey
This summer, I’m inviting you to join me for a 12-week live course based on Tarot for Transformation!
We’ll spend three months together, working through the major arcana as archetypal guides. Each week, we’ll:
Focus on one major arcana card and the life themes it highlights.
Explore journaling prompts and exercises from Dreya Blume’s book.
Share experiences and support each other in a safe, witchy, and affirming space.
Participate in live one-hour calls (with replays available if you can’t join live).
This is not just about learning tarot — it’s about using tarot as a vessel for real, meaningful change in your life.
If you've ever longed for a supportive community to explore big personal shifts, or if you’re ready to commit to discovering your most authentic self, this journey is for you.
You can sign up to receive more information (no FOMO!). We’re planning to begin at the end of August, so there’s plenty of time to get ready.
Upcoming Events:
Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group. Our next event is July 27th from 1-3pm. We’ll be meeting up at the Old Hangout, a Tiki lounge, at the Elks Lodge McMenamins and talking all things tarot! Bring your tarot cards, your questions, and your tarot obsession.
Ways to Connect & Support:
Thanks so much for those who were able to attend my VIRTUAL tarot card creation event last week. If you signed up but were unable to make it to the live event, you should have the replay of the event recording, the PDF I made with my step-by-step process. Check your emails!
If you weren’t able to attend live and didn’t register in time, you can go ahead and get my full hour long recording with my step by step method, examples of the tarot cards I’ve created, journaling questions, and PDF to walk you through it for just $33. Click here to purchase now!
I’m going to be offering a 12-week Tarot for Transformation Live course this summer where we will be deep diving into the Major Arcana to Discover Our Best Selves and Create a Life Worth Living. If you’re interested, sign up here for more information!
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