The Hermit (9)

This is a card that a lot of people probably connect to strongly now, especially given the ongoing and evolving Covid-19 era that we're living in. At the time though, when Lauren applied to be in this project, our lives were all very different. 

So it's no surprise that when I talked to her today, that she mentioned something similar. Many of us have experienced isolation and self discovery during this journey, and certainly a lot of that can be for the better. Solitude is not always preferred though, even if it grants us time for self reflection, soul searching, and growth.

The Self Care Emporium suggests the card may also mean:

What's been your greatest discovery about yourself during this weird transitional period?

When Lauren originally applied, it was because she had injured her back, and she felt isolated from the world during her healing process. She was away from friends, in a small town, where not a lot happens. Quite a dramatic difference from the noise (and excitement) of Phoenix, where she used to do Theatre. 

In fact, my first introduction of her was watching her perform in a play I did artwork for!

She was one of the lead actresses!

And she was in whatever this weird body painting was (Featuring the lovely Dani Bratcher and Jordan Camp:

As you can see, we've done some art together! We've even started getting Tea again, once she moved back to Arizona. Def the kind of friend that you dress up in weird clothing with, show up somewhere fun, and dance the night away.

I've hope you've enjoyed learning about Lauren, and so far, she's the TENTH CARD RELEASED IN A ROW. She's an awesome human being, and a great friend. Even if she looks like she's about to quietly murder you in the next photo...

Also just a quick note! 

I also met with Chelsey Louise, formerly of the band Fairy Bones (and current manager of a lot of artists).

Why is that? I'm bringing her in to help manage the Tarot launch (and to support the release), as she provides valuable expertise and connections. Especially since they've released multiple albums, and have experience in crowdfunding.

We also vibe great together, and had a great time working on previous photoshoots (and that award winning music video). It's all about that Chelsey factor, and I think this will be the beginning of a strong working relationship. <3 

This is her in the next photo:

Pretty cool, right? Let's do great things! Thanks for joining me for another release in my Tarot series. 

Love,

Brandon