Gem Blackthorn
@gemblackthorn.bsky.social
📈 Marketing for Metaphysical Businesses
🔮 Tarot Lessons & Professional Development
🌹 Occasional Poet
🖊️ http://www.gem-blackthorn.com
🔮 Tarot Lessons & Professional Development
🌹 Occasional Poet
🖊️ http://www.gem-blackthorn.com
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"Hold back the edges of your gowns, Ladies, we are going through hell."
-William Carlos Williams, Introduction to Howl, and Other Poems by Allen Ginsberg
-William Carlos Williams, Introduction to Howl, and Other Poems by Allen Ginsberg
![...takes of in the very intimate details of his poem. He avoids nothing but experiences it to the hilt. He contains it. Claims it as his own - and, we believe, laughs at it and has the time and affrontery to love a fellow of his choice and record that love in a well-made poem. [The following sentence is highlighted in blue] Hold back the edges of your gowns, Ladies, we are going through hell.
William Carlos Williams](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:dox4ylqrkn5wcgvnclau5cmg/bafkreiacvs3v2eukg5wuqphzmidjt5wyxnmun2w4vvr5vgefn3pldbupd4@jpeg)
February 1, 2026 at 11:27 PM
"Hold back the edges of your gowns, Ladies, we are going through hell."
-William Carlos Williams, Introduction to Howl, and Other Poems by Allen Ginsberg
-William Carlos Williams, Introduction to Howl, and Other Poems by Allen Ginsberg
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"...He suffers time the way
a lover always will, a traveler, as if
by having at last the loved one, as if
by merely arriving a completion takes place.
The harrowed waves. Paris, the destination"
Poetry from "The Crossing, 1927" by Lynda Hull
a lover always will, a traveler, as if
by having at last the loved one, as if
by merely arriving a completion takes place.
The harrowed waves. Paris, the destination"
Poetry from "The Crossing, 1927" by Lynda Hull
January 31, 2026 at 9:12 PM
"...He suffers time the way
a lover always will, a traveler, as if
by having at last the loved one, as if
by merely arriving a completion takes place.
The harrowed waves. Paris, the destination"
Poetry from "The Crossing, 1927" by Lynda Hull
a lover always will, a traveler, as if
by having at last the loved one, as if
by merely arriving a completion takes place.
The harrowed waves. Paris, the destination"
Poetry from "The Crossing, 1927" by Lynda Hull
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CONSTELLATIONS REARRANGE THEMSELVES INTO A PROTEST SIGN
Every uprising has
the universe
on their side.
That's not a horizon.
That's the earth
drawing the line.
-Andrea Gibson in You Better Be Lightning #poetry
Every uprising has
the universe
on their side.
That's not a horizon.
That's the earth
drawing the line.
-Andrea Gibson in You Better Be Lightning #poetry
January 27, 2026 at 11:01 PM
CONSTELLATIONS REARRANGE THEMSELVES INTO A PROTEST SIGN
Every uprising has
the universe
on their side.
That's not a horizon.
That's the earth
drawing the line.
-Andrea Gibson in You Better Be Lightning #poetry
Every uprising has
the universe
on their side.
That's not a horizon.
That's the earth
drawing the line.
-Andrea Gibson in You Better Be Lightning #poetry
As a regular user of the platform, you get it. As a business owner, you worry.
Navigating a Social Media Exodus as a Spiritual Business
How metaphysical shops & spiritual practitioners adapt when users leave a platform
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January 26, 2026 at 10:56 PM
As a regular user of the platform, you get it. As a business owner, you worry.
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I hang crucified on
every tear
Of your flood of
tears.
Now there is
nothing left to
forgive.
-Vladimir Mayakovsky from "A Cloud of Trousers"
every tear
Of your flood of
tears.
Now there is
nothing left to
forgive.
-Vladimir Mayakovsky from "A Cloud of Trousers"
January 26, 2026 at 4:32 PM
I hang crucified on
every tear
Of your flood of
tears.
Now there is
nothing left to
forgive.
-Vladimir Mayakovsky from "A Cloud of Trousers"
every tear
Of your flood of
tears.
Now there is
nothing left to
forgive.
-Vladimir Mayakovsky from "A Cloud of Trousers"
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stop using AI to do your research. it hallucinates too often. if you want an answer to something, post something arrogant on the appropriate subreddit. something like: "this item performs 10% better than everything else. only idiots deny this." this will bait nerds into doing your research for you.
January 26, 2026 at 7:53 AM
stop using AI to do your research. it hallucinates too often. if you want an answer to something, post something arrogant on the appropriate subreddit. something like: "this item performs 10% better than everything else. only idiots deny this." this will bait nerds into doing your research for you.
2026 Tarot Spread is in the shape of a seed to symbolize the new beginning that new cycles (in astrology and numerology) will bring. #tarot
January 21, 2026 at 7:36 PM
2026 Tarot Spread is in the shape of a seed to symbolize the new beginning that new cycles (in astrology and numerology) will bring. #tarot
Give your tarot reading business the room for growth, stability, and longevity.
Advanced Revenue Streams for the Professional Tarot Reader
How to Build a Sustainable Tarot Business Beyond One-on-One Readings
open.substack.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Give your tarot reading business the room for growth, stability, and longevity.
A blueprint for your next career...in the form of a tarot spread.
Your Next Career Move (A Tarot Spread)
The Career Tarot Spread will guide you to define a new type of work, visualize your future work environment, and skills you need to learn or unlearn.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:24 PM
A blueprint for your next career...in the form of a tarot spread.
So how do you grow a sustainable metaphysical business without compromising the very principles that make your work meaningful?
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Can You Market a Spiritual Business Ethically?
A metaphysical business built on your values will attract clients seeking ethical practitioners
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January 12, 2026 at 6:45 PM
So how do you grow a sustainable metaphysical business without compromising the very principles that make your work meaningful?
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Two rituals for the same yearning.
Séance, Social Media, and Yearning for Communion
Using Social Media as a Tool for Spiritual Service
open.substack.com
January 11, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Two rituals for the same yearning.
Going through a spiritual awakening? Browse. Learn. Absorb. But do so respectfully.
I Believe in Something, But I’m Not Sure What
Starting Your Own Spiritual Journey
medium.com
January 10, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Going through a spiritual awakening? Browse. Learn. Absorb. But do so respectfully.
A beginner deck should teach you the visual language of tarot.
Best Tarot Decks for Beginners
Modern tarot symbolism and card meanings are derived from The Rider-Waite-Smith deck's illustrations.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:28 PM
A beginner deck should teach you the visual language of tarot.
For metaphysical shop owners who could use this free resource more strategically.
How to Choose Inventory for a Metaphysical Shop Using Google Data
Leverage Free Tools to Make Confident, Data-Informed Buying Decisions
gemblackthorn.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:10 PM
For metaphysical shop owners who could use this free resource more strategically.
Spiritual business marketing that doesn't feel inauthentic. #MetaphysicalMarketing
January 6, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Spiritual business marketing that doesn't feel inauthentic. #MetaphysicalMarketing
6 ways to market your spiritual / metaphysical business WITHOUT sounding like a used car salesman.
(I'm willing to edit this comparison if you can get me a GOOD deal on a WORKING vehicle 😜)
(I'm willing to edit this comparison if you can get me a GOOD deal on a WORKING vehicle 😜)
How to Market a Spiritual Business Without Sounding Salesy
Highlight real value to attract serious clients to market your metaphysical business authentically
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January 5, 2026 at 7:52 PM
6 ways to market your spiritual / metaphysical business WITHOUT sounding like a used car salesman.
(I'm willing to edit this comparison if you can get me a GOOD deal on a WORKING vehicle 😜)
(I'm willing to edit this comparison if you can get me a GOOD deal on a WORKING vehicle 😜)
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"Stop this nonsense. No one wants this."
Vast Number of Windows Users Refusing to Upgrade After Microsoft's Embrace of AI Slop
Huge numbers of Windows users are refusing to upgrade to Windows 11 -- and many of them are citing its AI features as the reason why.
trib.al
December 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
"Stop this nonsense. No one wants this."
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Almost a year now since I received this absolutely classic burn from the Canadian government.
November 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Almost a year now since I received this absolutely classic burn from the Canadian government.
October 2025 Tarot Spread + Predictions. The theme for this month's tarot spread is underlying issues coming to the surface. #tarot
October 2025 Tarot Spread + Predictions
A practical tarot Spread for underlying issues plus astrological predictions for the month.
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October 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
October 2025 Tarot Spread + Predictions. The theme for this month's tarot spread is underlying issues coming to the surface. #tarot
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There have been two hosts in the history of Reading Rainbow. The Legend of Literacy, LeVar Burton! And... me, Mychal Threets, a librarian 🥹🤯
I am a reader, a librarian because LeVar Burton and Reading Rainbow made us believe and see we belong in books, we belong everywhere ✨
youtu.be/e7es7qdWVnU
I am a reader, a librarian because LeVar Burton and Reading Rainbow made us believe and see we belong in books, we belong everywhere ✨
youtu.be/e7es7qdWVnU
October 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
There have been two hosts in the history of Reading Rainbow. The Legend of Literacy, LeVar Burton! And... me, Mychal Threets, a librarian 🥹🤯
I am a reader, a librarian because LeVar Burton and Reading Rainbow made us believe and see we belong in books, we belong everywhere ✨
youtu.be/e7es7qdWVnU
I am a reader, a librarian because LeVar Burton and Reading Rainbow made us believe and see we belong in books, we belong everywhere ✨
youtu.be/e7es7qdWVnU
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We are OPEN for submissions for our 2nd mini issue! The theme is Health Scares. This could be a genre fiction story in horror, mysteries/thriller, etc. or about the "horrors" & health scares of chronic illnesses, disabilities, & mental health! Submit: flaremagazinecom.wordpress.com/submission-g...
October 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We are OPEN for submissions for our 2nd mini issue! The theme is Health Scares. This could be a genre fiction story in horror, mysteries/thriller, etc. or about the "horrors" & health scares of chronic illnesses, disabilities, & mental health! Submit: flaremagazinecom.wordpress.com/submission-g...
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Submissions open now for members of marginalised groups! 🎉
(general submission window 15-31 October)
Seeking speculative stories about our inner lives:
💙 500 - 2,500 words
💚 £0.02 per word, min £20
💛 Sim subs welcome!
🧡 Reprints welcome!
inner-worlds.ghost.io/submission-g...
#SubmissionCall
(general submission window 15-31 October)
Seeking speculative stories about our inner lives:
💙 500 - 2,500 words
💚 £0.02 per word, min £20
💛 Sim subs welcome!
🧡 Reprints welcome!
inner-worlds.ghost.io/submission-g...
#SubmissionCall
October 1, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Submissions open now for members of marginalised groups! 🎉
(general submission window 15-31 October)
Seeking speculative stories about our inner lives:
💙 500 - 2,500 words
💚 £0.02 per word, min £20
💛 Sim subs welcome!
🧡 Reprints welcome!
inner-worlds.ghost.io/submission-g...
#SubmissionCall
(general submission window 15-31 October)
Seeking speculative stories about our inner lives:
💙 500 - 2,500 words
💚 £0.02 per word, min £20
💛 Sim subs welcome!
🧡 Reprints welcome!
inner-worlds.ghost.io/submission-g...
#SubmissionCall
What's in my bag: witchy edition
September 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
What's in my bag: witchy edition