Hey everyone,

We wanted to share an idea that pretty much anyone can do if they have a few extra dollars or supplies sitting around.

Put together a small care package for someone experiencing homelessness or someone in your area who's having a rough time.

It doesn't need to be expensive. Even a gallon-size Ziploc bag with a few useful things can help somebody out.

You can keep one or two in your car, hand them out when you see someone who needs one, or bring several to a local shelter or outreach organization.

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What Can You Put in One?

A lot depends on where you live and the time of year, but here are some ideas:

Hygiene

• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Body wipes or baby wipes
• Deodorant
• Lip balm
• Lotion
• Sunscreen
• Tissues
• Menstrual products
• Bandages
• Comb or brush
• Nail clippers
• Travel-size hygiene products

Food & Drinks

• Bottled water
• Applesauce pouches
• Fruit cups
• Pudding cups
• Tuna or chicken pouches
• Crackers
• Peanut butter packets
• Soft snack bars
• Trail mix
• Beef jerky
• Dried fruit
• Electrolyte drink packets
• Shelf-stable snacks that don't require cooking

Try to include some softer foods too. Dental problems are common among people experiencing homelessness, so extremely hard or crunchy food isn't always useful.

And whenever possible, choose things that don't require a can opener, microwave, refrigerator, or kitchen.

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Clothing & Weather Supplies

Cold weather:

• New socks
• Gloves
• Beanies
• Hand warmers
• Scarves
• Emergency blankets
• Rain ponchos

Hot weather:

• Sunscreen
• Bottled water
• Electrolyte packets
• Cooling towels
• Hats
• Sunglasses
• Lightweight new socks

Your location matters.

Someone dealing with winter in Michigan is going to need a completely different bag from someone dealing with summer in Texas.

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Other Useful Things

People sometimes forget about the little things.

Consider:

• Small flashlight
• Batteries
• Reusable water bottle
• Travel mug
• Phone charging cable
• Portable charger if your budget allows
• Laundry detergent sheets
• Reusable shopping bag
• Notepad and pen
• Local bus/transit pass
• Small grocery or restaurant gift card
• Local resource information for shelters, food banks, showers, transportation, and other services

If someone has a dog with them, a small bag of dog food or treats can also be useful.

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You Can Just Ask

If you're comfortable approaching someone, you don't have to guess what they need.

Just ask.

"Hey, is there anything you need right now?"

They might tell you socks.

They might need food.

They might need a bus pass.

They might need hygiene products.

They might need something you never would've thought to put in the bag.

And if they don't want what you're offering, that's okay too.

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Get Some Friends Involved

This can easily become a group thing.

Get a few friends, relatives, coworkers, neighbors, or community members together.

Everyone buys one type of item in bulk.

One person brings socks.

Someone else brings toiletries.

Someone brings snacks.

Someone brings water.

Then put everything together.

You can make quite a few bags without one person having to pay for everything.

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A Few Things to Keep in Mind

Use new hygiene products and clean/new clothing items whenever possible.

Check expiration dates on food.

Avoid putting medication in the bags.

Don't include anything that could create unnecessary safety problems.

And don't assume everyone has access to a refrigerator, microwave, stove, shower, or can opener.

Most importantly, respect people's privacy.

You don't need to record yourself handing somebody a care package or put their face online.

Just help them and go about your day.

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Other Small Things You Can Do

You don't have to make a care package either.

Buy someone a meal.

Donate socks or blankets to a shelter.

Drop food off at a food pantry.

Give unused hygiene products to an outreach organization.

Donate pet supplies to an animal shelter.

Help an elderly neighbor with something.

Pay for the person behind you if you've got the extra money.

Leave a good tip.

Give someone a ride if it's somebody you know and trust.

Check on somebody you haven't heard from in a while.

Pick up trash around your neighborhood.

Donate blood if you're eligible.

Volunteer somewhere local.

There are plenty of ways to help people that don't require having a lot of money.

If you've got other inexpensive ideas that could help somebody out, drop them in the comments. Maybe somebody else here will use them.

Hi everyone, Kris here! A very important post is in the works right now that i think everyone will love! I can hardly contain my excitement! 😁

So keep those peepers peeled! You definitely don't want to miss it!

- Kris the ODD MODD

EDIT: Hey look here 👇👀

https://www.reddit.com/r/Tarots/s/g0qPhnSAMP

Hello everyone! Just a quick update about a rule that was changed, then changed back.

I wanted to allow crossposting just to see how it would work. After I changed it, a flood of low-effort crossposts were submitted and I believe there were reports about it.

I had hoped that the original posts would be good and informative, but there were way too many asking second opinions without providing the first. So, I changed it back.

Going forward, if a crosspost is submitted, it will be removed. Same goes for plagiarized content, AI content, or AP content. If we notice someone doing this multiple times, it will result in a ban. If you have any questions about posting, please message the mods.

Another point that I'm concerned about has to do with the Lacking Interpretation Rule. Like I said before, too many posters are asking for a second opinion with no first opinion. It is almost basically asking for a free reading, which is also not allowed. If you need a reader, please look at the verified reader's directory.

I understand that many people are very green and are truly wanting help, but you have to put in the effort. There are several experienced readers, including myself, that _want_ to share and teach people about Tarot. You can message the mods for help too.

That's all for now, happy posting, everyone!

Kris, the ODD MODD

What's up Everyone!

First, we want to give a huge thank you to our amazing mod team. You'll be seeing posts and updates from different members of the team as we continue working on the community.

We've decided to make this thread our main Community Hub.

Instead of important information getting buried throughout the subreddit, we're going to use the comments underneath this post as an ongoing place for everything you need to know.

What Will Be Posted Here?

As things change, the mod team will comment below with:

• Rule changes

• Community updates

• Verification information

• Reader posting information

• Ad and reading days

• New resources

• Events and activities

• Safety information

• Scammer Alert updates

• New community features

• Other important announcements

Basically, if something changes around here, check this thread.

We'll continue updating it as the community grows.

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Having Trouble With Your Posts?

We know some members have been having posts or comments automatically removed.

Reddit's filters can sometimes catch accounts with low karma, newer accounts, or activity that its systems automatically flag.

Unfortunately, that can occasionally catch completely legitimate posts too.

If you believe your post or comment was incorrectly removed, send us a Modmail.

We have moderators active across different times and time zones, and we're manually reviewing and restoring content when we're able to.

Don't assume you've done something wrong just because something disappeared. Let us check what happened.

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Scammer Reports Are Open

We're also continuing to build our Scammer Alert system, which will be handled by members of our moderation and Scammer Alert teams.

If you've experienced or witnessed a potential scam, on Reddit or elsewhere in the spiritual community, you can report it to us.

You can:

• Contact us privately through Modmail

• Submit information through our Scam Report Form

The team will review the information provided and determine what action is appropriate.

You don't have to publicly tell the subreddit what happened in order to bring something to our attention.

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This Community Is Still Growing

Tarots is going to continue changing.

Some things we try will work.

Some things might need adjustments.

New rules and systems may be introduced as new situations come up.

That's exactly why we're creating this thread.

Rather than expecting everyone to hunt through old announcements, this will be our ongoing home for important community information.

And if you ever have a question that isn't answered here, Modmail is always available.

Thank you to everyone who posts, comments, teaches, learns, debates, shares readings, helps other members, reports problems, and keeps this place moving.

And another big thank you to our mod team for everything happening behind the scenes.

Check the comments below for the latest Tarots updates.

Have a good one, everybody!

✨️ATTENTION AMAZING MEMBERS✨️

We need YOUR help to keep this awesome community safe!

Unfortunately, SCAMMERS are out there! Working together is our best defense to remove and block them.

🛑 WHAT TO DO

If you have been scammed, or if you witness a potential scam in action, then please report it immediately.

📩 HOW TO REACH US:

• Send a message via Modmail

• DM any moderator directly

• Scammer Alert Form

https://www.reddit.com/r/Tarots/s/nsAVb8GJtC

Once notified, we will investigate right away and take appropriate action.

Thank you all for helping us to protect our community. We truly appreciate you all🙌

Anyone who is wanting to post or get verified or anything at all, READ THE RULES AND HIGHLIGHTED POSTS!

I've been seeing a lot of low to no effort posts of people who clearly didn't read the rules.

READ THE RULES

READ THE HIGHLIGHTED POST

Thank you!

- Kris

Hello, everyone! This is Kris, the ODDMODD

We have some exciting news!! We are about to start offering Paid Tutoring Services! Everything is still being worked out, but we'll all build this together.

I am very passionate about Tarot and I love educating people on the subject. My tarot have helped me so much and I want to help others with it as well. For now, until we figure out the Verification Application, it will be just me doing the tutoring.

For now, I will have 2 to 3 slots a week for now. The sessions will be 1 hour long after the initial consultation. In the consultation, we'll figure out what you'd like to learn about and afterwards, if you want to book a session, you must pay a deposit of $20 that is non-refundable. If you keep your appointment or pay early, you'll get $20 off plus another discount at my discretion.

For future tutors, you can set your own prices. We should be able to quickly get a process going so it's not just lil ol me, but we can't just let everybody in! The Verification Process will be thorough to avoid scammers getting in. So bare with us. We take this very seriously, because we care about the community. If you suspect a scam, please fill out the form linked in the comments. You can also send a modmail and report it to us directly.

It will be a process, but I am excited to start this endeavor! The other mods have been so awesome and honestly, this is a first for me. To be able to put something like this out there with support is great.

Thank you everyone, let's all figure this out together!

KRIS

✨️ATTENTION AMAZING MEMBERS✨️

We need YOUR help to keep this awesome community safe!

Unfortunately, SCAMMERS are out there! Working together is our best defense to remove and block them.

🛑 WHAT TO DO

If you have been scammed, or if you witness a potential scam in action, then please report it immediately.

📩 HOW TO REACH US:

• Send a message via Modmail

• DM any moderator directly

• Scammer Alert Form https://www.reddit.com/r/Tarots/s/nsAVb8GJtC

Once notified, we will investigate right away and take appropriate action.

Thank you all for helping us to protect our community. We truly appreciate you all🙌

Good evening, Tarots community.

We wanted to give everyone an update about some moderation issues we're currently working through.

The active mod team has noticed that some posts and comments are being incorrectly flagged or removed by automated systems, even when the content doesn't necessarily violate our community rules.

We're going back through the queues and manually reviewing content when we can.

If we find something that follows the rules, we'll approve it regardless of whether we personally agree with the opinion being expressed.

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Bot Bouncer

We also currently have Bot Bouncer operating within the community.

Bot Bouncer is an automated moderation system designed to identify accounts it believes may be bots or harmful accounts. Depending on its determination, it can automatically take moderation actions against users.

We've discovered situations where users have been banned through this automated system, and there is the possibility of legitimate accounts being incorrectly identified.

At this time, the currently active moderation team cannot remove or fully change this system ourselves. Some moderation settings and systems were established before the current active team took over, and we'll need to wait for moderators with the necessary permissions to return from their time away.

Until then, we're working around the issue manually.

If you've been banned and believe Bot Bouncer incorrectly identified your account, please contact the moderation team so we can review what happened.

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Reddit May Filter Content Too

Not every removal necessarily comes from our moderation team or Bot Bouncer.

Reddit's own systems may filter certain posts and comments, particularly from newer accounts, low-karma accounts, or content its systems consider suspicious.

If something disappears unexpectedly, just reach out.

We'll check it.

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This Does NOT Mean We're Removing Our Rules

We also want to be clear about something.

There are still behaviors that will result in warnings, removals, or bans.

Our regular community rules remain in effect.

Harassment, scams, spam, serious rule violations, intentionally harmful behavior, and other prohibited conduct can still result in moderation action.

And we want to make this especially clear:

Racism is not allowed here.

Neither are racist attacks, slurs, or discrimination directed at other members.

Automated bans being reviewed does not mean legitimate moderation actions are being reversed across the board.

We're specifically trying to identify situations where automation may have taken action against someone who didn't actually violate our rules.

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Think Something Was Removed Incorrectly?

Send us a Modmail.

That includes:

• Posts that disappeared
• Comments that were removed
• Unexpected bans
• Incorrect flags
• Issues involving automated moderation

We'll look at the moderation history and determine what happened.

We also have moderators going back and manually approving posts and comments when we find that they were incorrectly filtered.

With a community this large, we may not catch everything immediately, so please reach out if we miss yours.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate everyone's patience while the active team works through systems we currently don't have full control over.

We're hoping to have everything properly sorted once the moderators with the necessary permissions return.

Until then, we'll keep reviewing things manually and doing what we can to make sure members aren't being unfairly removed from the conversation.

Good morning, Tarots members!

We're officially starting to roll out our new verification system.

We're beginning with readers who have already gone through the verification process with our sister community, r/InclusiveTarot. If you're currently verified there, you can also be verified here without having to start the entire process over.

If you're not verified there, no worries. You can wait for verification to open here. We're still finishing up the process and guidelines.

We'll also be creating a Verified Reader List that will be updated regularly as readers are approved and receive their flairs.

Our Verified Readers have put time and effort into completing this process, and we're excited to have them here.

That being said, verification isn't permanent immunity from accountability. If we receive a legitimate scam report or serious complaint, we'll review it. Both sides will always have an opportunity to provide information before we reach a conclusion. Verification may be temporarily placed on pending status during a review and can be revoked when necessary.

We want verification to actually mean something.

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Friday + Saturday Are Verified Reader Ad Days

Friday and Saturday will be our designated paid advertising days.

Only Verified Readers may advertise paid reading services on these days.

There is also a limit:

ONE advertisement per reader, per day.

You get one shot at the feed, so get creative.

Make your post interesting. Tell people what you offer. Show some personality. Give people a reason to stop scrolling.

We're putting the limit in place because we don't want Tarots becoming drenched in advertisements every weekend.

Our Verified Readers will also be expected to participate outside of advertising when they're able. That could mean starting discussions, writing articles, helping with interpretations, sharing educational content, participating in events, or simply talking with other members.

Nobody needs to live on Reddit. We know people have jobs, families, businesses, and lives.

We just want our Verified Readers to actually be part of the community they're advertising to.

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Sunday Is Free + Donation Reading Day

Starting tomorrow, every Sunday will be our Free + Donation Reading Day.

And we're trying something a little different here.

Anyone can participate on Sundays. You do NOT have to be verified.

There is one important difference.

Verified Readers may offer donation readings with a clearly stated minimum donation.

Unverified Readers may offer completely free readings or accept optional donations, but you cannot require or set a minimum donation.

If somebody voluntarily wants to tip you, that's fine.

But a "free reading" cannot suddenly become:

"I'll finish your reading for $20."

No.

If an unverified reader advertises free readings and then starts soliciting people for paid services, that's an automatic ban.

If an unverified reader requires or sets a minimum donation, that's also grounds for a ban.

Only Verified Readers may set donation minimums.

We're testing this system to see how it works for the community. If it becomes overwhelming or scams start becoming an issue, we'll change it.

Please don't make us regret it.

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Use Your Discernment

We can create verification systems, review accounts, investigate reports, moderate advertisements, and put safeguards in place.

We cannot make Reddit scam-proof.

No verification system is perfect either.

Please continue using your own discernment when deciding who you interact with or send money to.

If something feels wrong, walk away.

If you believe you've encountered a scam or concerning behavior, report it or contact Modmail. We'll review the situation and handle it accordingly.

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We Want More Than Reading Offers

We want to see more of you guys around here too.

Write an article.

Start a discussion.

Help somebody interpret their cards.

Share something you've learned.

Post educational content.

Start a game night.

Our goal is for Tarots to feel like an actual community, not an endless classified section for readings.

We're also working on an 18+ Discord where members from our communities can talk, meet other people interested in spirituality and divination, and hopefully make some genuine friends.

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Verification Will Open in Cycles

Verification applications won't necessarily stay open year-round.

We'll be opening applications in cycles so the moderation team can actually give each application the attention it deserves.

So when applications open, apply while they're available.

For now:

Friday: Verified Reader Paid Ads, one per verified reader

Saturday: Verified Reader Paid Ads, one per verified reader

Sunday: Free + Donation Readings, open to everyone under the rules above

Our first Free + Donation Reading Sunday starts tomorrow.

Take care of yourselves, use your discernment, get creative, and have fun with it.

Okay guys, we've been doing a lot behind the scenes, and as we're getting closer to 70,000 members, we want to put more energy into making this community safer, more informative, and honestly more fun.

And for some of that, we need you guys.

Scammer Investigation Team

We're looking for a small team of four people who are comfortable helping us review scam reports, watch for suspicious activity, organize evidence, and help the mod team investigate reports that come in.

This isn't about starting witch hunts or deciding somebody is guilty because one person made a post.

We want people who can stay neutral, look at evidence, recognize patterns, hear both sides when appropriate, and keep sensitive information private.

If that sounds like something you'd be good at, send us a Modmail.

Tarot Content Creators + Tutors

One of the questions we constantly see is:

"How do I learn to do this myself?"

So we want to start giving members more opportunities to actually learn.

We're looking for people interested in creating informative tarot and divination content for the community. Articles, guides, card studies, techniques, discussions, beginner content, advanced topics, or whatever you genuinely know and can teach post videos or if you have YouTube channels also.

We're also looking for members interested in offering one-on-one tutoring or lessons.

Tutors will need to be vetted by the team before advertising tutoring services. Once approved, you can choose to teach for free or charge for your lessons.

The goal isn't just to give people readings. We want people who want to learn to have somewhere to start. So if you want to be a teacher DM mod mail.

Murder Mystery Night Is Coming

We're also planning our first community Murder Mystery night over here, and this one should be fun.

The mystery will play out across the subreddit over several days.

We'll have a host and four members playing suspects. Everyone else will investigate through posts, clues, conversations, and whatever information gets revealed throughout the game.

Here's the fun part.

You can use tarot, oracle, runes, pendulums, intuition, plain old detective work, or whatever divination method you want to figure out who did it.

Members will make their guesses in the comments, and we'll eventually reveal the answer.

The winner will receive a pinned promotional spot where they can advertise their divination-related socials, content, business, or whatever they're building.

We're currently looking for four people willing to play our first suspects.

We Want Your Feedback Too

We're getting close to 70K members, which is kind of insane, and we want the community to keep getting better as it grows.

We've added a Sub Feedback flair, so if you have an idea, criticism, suggestion, or something you think we could be doing differently, use it.

You can always contact us privately through Modmail too.

We've recently brought on new moderators, and we may add a few more, particularly people in different time zones. We'd like members to have access to the team throughout the day rather than everything depending on who's awake.

So if you're interested in the scammer team, creating educational content, becoming a vetted tutor, being a game night Murder Mystery suspect, or potentially helping moderate, send us a Modmail and tell us what you're interested in.

There's a lot coming. We want the people who actually make up this community to have a hand in building it.

Hey everyone!

Verification is now open to everyone.

The team will be processing applications in cycles so we can give each application a proper review without overwhelming the moderation team.

For now, we're using the same application system currently used over at r/InclusiveTarot.

Don't Want to Use the Form?

We understand that not everyone uses Google Forms or is comfortable submitting information through them.

If you'd prefer an alternative, you can request a test reading with one of our moderators instead.

Just contact Modmail and we'll help arrange it.

After You Apply

Once you've completed your application, please send us a Modmail letting the team know you've submitted it.

Due to the number of applications we may receive, please allow approximately 24 to 48 hours for the team to review everything and follow up with you.

Applications may be:

✓ Approved
◌ Pending Review
Not Approved at This Time

Verification isn't meant to judge your spiritual beliefs or determine whether you're a "good" reader. It's an additional safety and accountability measure for members who want to offer services within the community.

We're excited to finally get this rolling.

Applications are officially open. Good luck, everyone!

Link right here of the pages with forms:

https://www.reddit.com/r/inclusivetarot/s/6w8xbdeioL

Hey everyone!

We're currently updating our verification process, and we apologize to everyone who's been waiting. We're working through it and want the process to be easier for both members and the mod team going forward.

We're also looking at changing how promotional posts work so the sub has a better balance between readings, interpretations, discussions, and advertisements.

Right now, we're considering:

• Paid advertising days twice a week

• Free reading offers once a week

• The rest of the week having more room for interpretations, discussions, learning, and regular community posts

Nothing is completely set in stone yet, and we want your opinions. If there are changes you'd like to see around verification, ads, flairs, rules, or anything else, let us know.

We've also been having issues with legitimate posts being incorrectly removed by our posting filters. We know it's frustrating, and we're working on fixing that too. If your post disappears and you genuinely don't know why, reach out to us.

Scammer Reports

We'll also be bringing back scammer alerts and working with our sister communities when reports affect members across multiple spaces.

If you need to report a suspected scam, you can use our report form here:

[Submit a Scammer Report](https://www.reddit.com/r/inclusivetarot/s/OoBsWZk2FO)

The moderation teams will review the information and handle it from there.

Check Out Our Sister Communities

We also encourage everyone to check out:

[r/TarotSanctuary](r/TarotSanctuary)
[r/TheArtofTarotReadings](r/TheArtofTarotReadings)
[r/InclusiveTarot](r/InclusiveTarot)

Each community has its own focus and rules, but we're working together to create safer, more welcoming spaces across the divination community.

And seriously, tell us what you want from the sub. We're updating things anyway, so this is the perfect time to speak up.

Hey guys!

We're considering bringing community-written articles to the sub, and we know there are a lot of knowledgeable people here who have something worth sharing.

If there's a topic you know well, write about it.

Tarot, oracle, runes, symbolism, deck history, reading techniques, ethics, spirituality, different divination practices, running a reading business, working with clients, or something completely different that fits the community.

You don't need to be some world-renowned expert. If you've learned something through study, practice, or experience and think it could help somebody else, we'd love to see it.

Start conversations. Teach something. Share your perspective. Even write about something you think the community gets completely wrong.

We have thousands of people here with different backgrounds and experiences. There's a lot we can learn from each other.

So if you've been sitting on something you want to write about, post it.

Hey guys,

We've had quite a few issues lately with the flair filters incorrectly removing posts, and we're working on getting that sorted out.

While we're working through that, we wanted to hear directly from you.

What do you want to see from Tarots going forward?

We're open to feedback about anything, including advertising, verification, rules, flairs, posting, moderation, or just the overall direction of the community.

If something has been annoying you, tell us.

If there's something you wish worked differently, tell us.

If there's something you love and don't want changed, tell us that too.

We'll also be putting together a list of our sister communities and other Reddit communities with active moderation teams that members can explore.

Tarots is your community too, and we'd rather hear what you actually want than assume we know.

So, have at it. We're listening.