Confessions About the Northern Lights Strength Deck
“Magnificent… a blend of two worlds, science and magic.” – Bex Tarot
When Rebecca of Bex Tarot, host of the acclaimed podcast Confessions of a Tarot Reader, first held the Northern Lights Strength Deck, her reaction was clear: “It’s such a beautiful fusion of magic and science. This well and truly unlocked an entirely new layer of understanding for me.”
In the November episode, Bex welcomed Johanna Hallin, founder of Northern Lights Tarot, into what she calls her Confession Booth. Johanna joins a long line of extraordinary tarot readers who have graced the podcast – a space dedicated to exploring the art, philosophy, and lived experience of tarot.
Tarot Can Appear in Midlife
Johanna’s story is as compelling as the deck itself. Growing up in Sweden, one of the most secular countries in the world, she had no awareness of tarot until the age of 40. “I was blank,” she confesses. “Not even suspicious – just blank.” Yet, within a single week, three unexpected encounters cracked open the door to a new world. From an angel investor reading her natal chart in a business meeting to a witch in the cleaning aisle offering a rune, the universe seemed to shout: “Here’s the door!”
Daily Practice Rooted in Research
Bex describes the Northern Lights Strength Deck as: “Magnificent… a blend of two worlds, science and magic. It comes with a guidebook that encourages daily practice – one of the most reliable ways to truly know any deck.”
The Northern Lights Strength Deck is rooted in the science of positive psychology, it draws on the classification of strengths and virtues developed by researchers like Dr. Martin Seligman. Each card is designed to help you explore your inner resources, while the accompanying guidebook offers practices such as journaling and daily draws – tools proven to enhance wellbeing.
Johanna explains: “The daily practice of putting my phone away, putting pen to paper, and being in that moment with myself is crucial. It truly is crucial for continued growth.”
This deck is not about fortune-telling. It’s about meeting yourself anew every day, creating space for curiosity, and embracing the interplay of intellect and intuition.
“Let Your Practice Be Weird”
One of the insights from the conversation is Johanna’s invitation to let tarot be playful: “Let it be fun. Let it be interesting and curious and weird. A space that’s not so serious.”
In a world that often demands certainty and control, this deck offers permission – permission to explore, to question, and to grow.
Life Under the Northern Lights
Johanna’s home at the edge of the Arctic adds another layer of magic to her work. She speaks of the aurora borealis as a universal song: “Facing the spectacle of the sky is a reminder: I am a small piece of this entirety, but I get to witness it. My responsibility is to do what I can – and that’s enough.”
It’s this sense of humility and wonder that infuses the Northern Lights Strength Deck.
Why You’ll Love It
Whether you’re a seasoned tarot reader or a curious beginner, this deck offers something unique:
- A scientifically grounded framework for self-reflection
- A creative bridge between two worlds – science and magic
- A design inspired by the beauty and stillness of the Arctic
Listen to the Confessions of a Tarot Reader podcast episode "56. Northern Lights Tarot - the bridge between science and magic; midlife spiritual awakening, journalism and connection through micro-stories, positive psychology and tarot".
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