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Claire Ruby Author

Emma Howard is a spiritually aligned light for all. She encourages others to seek to heal, grow, and deepen their connection with themselves through spiritual and holistic practices. Emma creates tools to encourage us as humans to make better decisions, forge meaningful connections, and improve our perspectives and expectations of ourselves and others. She believes we all have the power to evoke our own alchemy. Claire Ruby has been immersed in the creative arts for over twenty years and is a passionate tarot reader. Ever since childhood, she’s been drawing and doodling; blending these artistic pursuits with tarot felt like a natural progression. Collaborating with Emma Howard to bring their first deck to life was a dream come true. Outside of her demanding role as a nurse specialist, Claire finds solace in her decks and sketchbooks, using them to unwind and recharge. She lives in the picturesque Devon countryside with her husband, teenage daughter, and their beloved elderly dog.