tarot deck Archives - Unencumbered Press

Two images on a warm orange gradient background featuring a poem and the Seven of Wands (reversed) with text interpreting the card’s meaning.

May 10, 2026

Waning/Waning Moon in Pisces/Seven of Wands Reversed

Unencumbered Press Altered Tarot, Metaphysical, Photography, Poetry, The Altered Tarot Deck and Guidebook contemporary poetry, intuitive practice, Kristin Hiatt, letting go, Magnolia, poetry, Renewal, Robyn Tanksley, Seven of Wands reversed, spiritual reflection, symbolism, tarot, tarot deck, waning moon

A magnolia blossom, a waning‑moon poem, and the Seven of Wands (reversed) offer a quiet reflection on release, softness, and trusting what’s shifting.

April 1, 2026

Aligned/Full Moon in Libra

Unencumbered Press Altered Tarot, Author's Post, Metaphysical, Photography, Poetry contemporary poetry, Full Moon, healing journey, human-made art, Kristin Hiatt, Libra, photography and poetry, Robyn Tanksley, tarot deck

A tulip photograph and poem exploring alignment, release, and renewal for the Full Moon in Libra.

March 19, 2026

New Moon in Pisces

Unencumbered Press Altered Tarot, Author's Post, Metaphysical, Photography, Poetry contemporary poetry, healing journey, human-made art, Kristin Hiatt, new moon, photography and poetry, pisces new moon, queen of swords, ritual, Robyn Tanksley, tarot deck, tarot reflections, tarot tribe

Promotional graphic for the S2 Small & Self-Publishing Faire on May 17, 2025, at BOLD Coffee & Books in Portland. The left side shows a bookstore shelf and event details: vendors from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., book lovers mixer from 4–6 p.m., and author readings from 6–8:30 p.m. The right side highlights "Catch Unencumbered Press at S2 – May 17 at BOLD Coffee & Books."

May 14, 2025

Catch Unencumbered Press at S2—May 17 at BOLD Coffee & Books

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Come See Us at the S2 Small & Self-Publishing Faire This Saturday! If you’re in the Portland area this weekend, stop by the S2: Small & Self-Publishing Faire at BOLD Coffee & Books—Saturday, May 17! Unencumbered Press will be there sharing our work and connecting with readers, creators, and fellow indie lovers. Our publisher and founder, Stephanie Johnson Lawson, will be at the table from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with signed copies of Altered […]

April 6, 2025

Spring Updates from Unencumbered Press

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Where the Fuck Did Winter Go? I blinked and it was April. If you’ve been wondering where Unencumbered Press disappeared to—fair. Life swept in fast and full, and I let myself be present for it. This winter I prioritized showing up—welcoming a new nibling into the world, celebrating milestone birthdays with friends, and just trying to be where I was needed most. In between all that, I’ve been chipping away at work for the press—scribbling […]

March 4, 2025

The Altered Tarot Sample Deck Is Here—Sneak a Peek Before Its Release!

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A First Look at the Altered Tarot Sample Deck Bringing the Altered Tarot deck to life continues to be thoughtful and deeply rewarding as we unpack the first full sample deck!

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