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Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar

@lorijoanswick.bsky.social

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Archetypes, esoteric arts, and hidden meaning. I map myth, symbol, and women’s spiritual heritage to illuminate the stories we were never taught. Website: lorijoanswick.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lorijoanswick

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Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sacred Jewelry: Renaissance Pearl Mermaid Pendant #sacred #jewelry #sacredjewelry #history #renaissance #mermaid #mermaids #courtlylove #mythology #myths #womeninmyth #womeninmythology

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The full harvest moon in Aries ignites courage. Ask your tarot cards... #harvestmoon #fullmoon #occult #tarot #tarotreader #tarotcommunity #tarotcards #tarotreadings #moon #symbol #witch #pagan #babywitches #tarotreadersobluesky #tarotsky

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Lori Joan Swick, PhD discusses some of the archetypes expressed in "The Chariot" tarot card. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDUU... #tarot #tarotreading #tarotcards #tarotreader #thechariot #tarotmeaning #archetypes #soul #chariot #shortvideo

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Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIfU... #goddess #goddesssprituality #autumnequinox #fallequinox #autumn #equinox #equinoxgifts #divinefeminine

Autumn Equinox Goddess Blessings

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Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#peace #grace #love #joy #kindness #selflovematters #WorldPeace #WorldPolitics #GlobalCommunity #loveit #peaceful #peaceandlove #PeacefulLiving #peacesky #lovesky #gracesky

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Lori Joan Swick, PhD explores meanings of dreams that take place on or near the shore of a body of water. #dream #dreamsymbols #dreammeanings #waterdreams #dreamsonashoreline #dreamarchetypes #dreaming #shorelinedream www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfFJ...

Dreams on a Shoreline

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Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Historical sacred rites and uses of amethyst crystals. #amethyst #amethystcrystal #crystals #SacredStones #ritual #spirituality #spiritualawakening #spiritualgrowth #spiritualsky

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A green witch of 100 years ago... lorijoanswick.com/comfort-and-... #greenwitch #witch #hedgewitch #cottagewitch #kitchenwitch #charm #garden #historicalnovel #history #book #mynextread #herbs #flowers #tinctures #balm #womanspirit

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Tarot Archetypes: The Lovers #tarot #tarotreader #tarotcommunity #tarotcards #tarotreadings #tarotonline #thelovers #theloversmeaning #archetypes #symbols #tarotsymbols #tarotsky #mystic #witch #babywitch

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4pV... #tarot #tarotreader #TarotCommunity #tarotforbeginners #tarotcards #tarotreadings #tarotonline #tarottok

Ask the Oracle Scholar: What is the best way to learn to read tarot?

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Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The Partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces closes a karmic chapter that began in September 2024. Here are three questions to ask tarot in guiding you through this transition: #tarot #tarotcards #tarotcommunity #tarotsky #moon #lunareclipse #lunarenergy #tarotquestions #witch #pagan #neopagan #occult

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRG5... Enjoy the gifts of the sturgeon moon goddesses... #moon #sturgeonmoon #fullmoon #goddess #goddessenergy #goddesses #witch #greenwitch #hedgewitch #nature #pagan #neopagan #moonmagic

Sturgeon Goddess Gifts

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Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Tarot Archetypes: The Hierophant #tarot #tarotreading #tarotforbeginners #tarotsymbols #tarotmeanings #thehierophant #hierophantmeaning #witch #babywitch #pagan #neopagan #greenwitch #hedgewitch #occult #cartomancy #tarotsky

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Lori Joan Swick, PhD shares profound philosophical views about what the soul really is. #soul #whatisthesoul #spiritual #witch #babywitch #spiritualawakening #spirituality #hedgewitch #neopagan #historytok #mysticism #philosophy #bigquestions www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1PQ...

What is the Soul?

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Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Egyptians believed that wearing Hathor’s face brought protection, fertility, safe childbirth, safe passage into the afterlife, cosmic order, and joy. #hathor #jewelry #sacredjewelry #Egypt #spiritual #witch #woman #history #glamwitch #sacredstones #protection #fertility #cosmicorder #joy

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Sacred Herbs and Flowers: The Sacred History of the Sunflower #sunflower #flower #flowersymbolism #sunflowersymbolism #greenwitch #witch #hedgewitch #whitewitch #pagan #neopagan #ritual #mystic #magic #spirit #spiritualjourney

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The Total Solar Eclipse in Leo eclipses an old story about who you are "allowed to be." Here are queries for a three-card tarot spread to guide you back to being who you were meant to be... #eclipse #solareclipse #eclipseinleo #tarot #tarotcommunity #tarotreader #tarotreadings #astrology

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

See more about the ritual elements of Eastern Alchemy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKeB... #alchemy #easternalchemy #motherofpearl #goddess #shrine #sacredhistoryofalchemy #sacredhistoryofmotherofpearl #womeninreligion #womeninalchemy

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Dream Symbols: The meaning of the dream shadow. lorijoanswick.com/dreaming-the... #dream #dreamsymbols #dreamarchetypes #dreamshadow #dreammeaning #depthpsychology #shadow #dreamsky

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I am honored that my historical novel, The Sculptor and the Saint, was awarded gold at the Florida Authors and Publishers convention! lorijoanswick.com/the-sculptor... #thesculptorandthesaint #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #historicalfiction #historicalnovel #read #booksky

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Tarot Archetypes: The Emperor #tarot #tarotreadersobluesky #Theemperor #tarotmeanings #tarotarchetypes #majorarcanameaning #tarotsymbolism #tarotcardinterpretation #tarotforbeginners #intuitivetarot #spiritualtarot #tarotpsychology #tarotandintuition #theemperormeaning

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The Sacred History of Lavender #history #neopagan #witch #spiritual #spiritualawakening #babywitch #mysticism #woman #wisdom #spirituality #mystic #religiousstudies #lavender #herb #herbalism #greenwitch #whitewitch #hedgewitch #herbs #goddess

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Enjoy the gifts of the buck moon goddesses... #moon #buckmoon #fullmoon #goddess #goddessenergy #goddesses #witch #greenwitch #hedgewitch #nature #pagan #neopagan #moonmagic

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

How to be an Alchemist II: Women and the Eastern Roots of the Esoteric Art See more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKeB... #alchemy #alchemist #women #history #neopagan #witch #spiritualsky #spiritualawakening #spirituality #mysticism #woman #wisdom #mystic #esoteric #pagan #easternalchemy #worldreligion

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

An infant or small child in your dreams? #dreams #dreamsymbols #dreaminterpretation #dreamarchetypes #dreambabies #dreambaby #dreammeaning #dreampsychology #dreamchild #dreamofbaby #childarchetypedream

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Tarot Archetypes - The Empress #tarot #theempresssymbolism #themeaningoftarot #theempress #tarotarchetypes #archetypes #majorarcana #majorarcanameaning #pagan #neopagan #greenwitch #hedgewitch #tarotreading #divination #cartomancy #occult #esotericwisdom #esoteric

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Here's a special ritual bath for the new moon in Cancer. This is the time for inward renewal, healing, intuition, protection, and dream tending. #moon #newmoon #emotionalhealing #protection #bath #ritual #ritualbath #greenwitch #witch #spell #spellcraft #meditation #spirituality #SpiritualJourney

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Get your own philosopher's stone. How modern-day alchemists can meditate for self-transformation. See more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvyy... #alchemy #philsophersstone #geology #transformation #primematter #alchemicalmeditation #meditation #rootchakra #chakrameditation #esoteric #occult

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Have you ever dreamed a deceased loved one visited you? Learn more... lorijoanswick.com/dreaming-the-sacred-art/ #dreams #visitationdreams #dreamsymbolism #sacreddream #sleep #Mystics #dreamer #ancestors #mysticaldreams #art #dreaming #psyche #consciousness #mind #dreamingmind

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

What to my wondering eyes should appear? This magnificent huge mushroom (?) appeared in my yard. Does anyone know what it is? #mushroom #insects #nature #naturephotography #greenwitch #hedgewitch #magic #witch #neopagan #pagan

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Sacred Jewelry: Ancient Sekhmet Amulet This Egyptian amulet was produced between 1069 and 664 BCE. Goddesses have been symbolized by lions in reverence of their ferocity, sovereignty, and wild nature. #jewelry #ancientjewels #sacredart #sekhmet #amulet #gems #goddess #lion

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Tarot Archetype Tuesday. The High Priestess www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi_4... #tarot #highpriestessenergy #highpriestesstarot #archetypes #mystic #mysticism #witch #thehighpriestessmeaning #majorarcanameaning #tarotsymbolism #intuitivetarot

The High Priestess

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Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvaN... What is an archetype? You might be surprised... #archetype #consciousness #thoughtforms #transformation #spirit #depthpsychology #myth #mythology

What is an Archetype?

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Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The dark night of the soul is not a punishment...it's transformation. youtube.com/watch?v=yvyy... #alchemy #fire #transformation #meditation #alchemicaltransformation #esoteric #occult #spiritualalchemy #alchemicalsymbols #alchemyandspirituality

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Your falling dream...What does it mean? www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8Ts29D2rMs #dream #dreamsymbols #dreaminterpretation #dreamarchetypes #fallingdreammeaning #fallingdreams #oraclescholar #sacredsymbolism #archetypemapping #dreamsymbolsandmeanings #spiritualdreaminterpretationguide

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Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Solstice Goddesses Celebrate the longest day of the year with an homage to some of the world's goddesses of the summer solstice. #neopagan #spirituality #spiritual #woman #mysticism #spiritualawakening #history #myth #goddesses #witch #goddesspirituality #archetype #mythicfemininesymbolism

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I have discovered a predilection for ancient jewelry. This stunning necklace was probably from imperial Rome 100-300 CE. It is the sort of thing St. Cecilia might have worn. #jewelry #ancient #ancientrome #historicalfiction #authorlife #jewels #ancientjewelry #women #womensupportwomen

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The archetypes behind the Magician tarot card... #tarot #themagician #will #channeling #consciousness #alchemy #themagicianmeaning #majorarcanameanings #tarotarchetypesexplained #majorarcanaarchetypes

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7o8... Happy New Moon Day! #moon #newmoon #goddess #archetypes #art #crescentmoon #mythicfemininesymbolism #mysticalartsymbolis #astrology #moonlover #goddessarchetypes #pagan #neopagan

The New Moon and the Goddess

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Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QZh... Enjoy my short video on the deep meaning behind flying dreams... #dream #dreamwork #flying #spirit #spirtualjourney#spiritualgrowth #spirituality #symbol #symbolism #archetypes #ArchetypalJourney #dreamsymbolsandmeanings #spiritualdreaminterpretationguide

Flying Dreams - What Do They Mean?

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Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Please enjoy my new video blog on women and alchemy. It includes meditation suggestions for modern alchemists. #alchemy #alchemyandspirituality #esotericart #transformation #woman #womensempowerment #rocks #minerals #fire #occult #geology #history #gold #meteor www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvyy...

How to be an Alchemist I: Women and the Ancient Roots of the Esoteric Art

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Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Tarot Archetypes. Beginning the Major Arcana. #tarot #tarotreading #tarotreading #neopagan #pagan #esoteric #divination #spirit #spiritualjourney #witch #babywitch #cartomancy #archetypes #symbols #majorarcana #thefool

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Happy Women's Fiction Day! #fiction #historicalfiction #books #ancientrome #renaissance #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #literaryfiction #womensfiction #read #booksky

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

St. Cecilia as probably young when her marriage was arranged. This may have motivated young women to convert to a life of religious celibacy even though Christianity was outlawed. #thesculptorandthesaint #CharacterArchetype #MysticalWomen #booksky #TheSculptorAndTheSaint #DarkAcademia

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Tarot Archetypes Tuesday. The Fool. New beginnings with deeper spiritual significance and unbound potential. #tarot #tarotarchetypes #tarotmeanings #majorarcanameanings #tarotsymbolism #tarotforbeginners #thefoolmeaning #tarotarchetypesexplained #majorarcanaarchetypes #neopagan #pagan #witch

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The Sculptor and the Saint lorijoanswick.com #Booksky #DarkAcademia #GothicFiction #TheSculptorAndTheSaint #ArtAndFaith #literaryfiction #historicalfiction #mystery #artfiction #renaissancefiction #ancientfiction #romanfiction #saintcecilia

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

#bluemoon #moon #magic #ritual #fullmoon #tarot #neopagan #pagan #altar #myth #lore #mysticism #mystery #spirit #esoteric #newbeginnings #hecate #goddess #spiritualjourney #empowerment #archetypes

Lori Joan Swick, PhD | The Oracle Scholar @lorijoanswick.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Enjoy this audio podcast on mindful dreaming I did with Avik Chakraborty: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d... #dream #Dreamingthesacredart #mindfulness #dreamwork #spirit #spirtualjourney #luciddream #booksky