Menage a Tarot Podcast

In this episode, based on a listener request, we take on the Celtic Cross where we do an actual reading for the upcoming season and break down the positions and their meanings in the highly popular spread.   Spring 2017 forecast - Celtic Cross   The Cross Position 1: Situation - The Devil Position 2: Opportunity/Challenge - Knight of Swords Position 3: Subconscious/Foundation - The Hanged Man Position 4: Immediate Past - Judgement Position 5: SuperEgo/Ideal Outcome - Ace of Cups Position 6: Immediate Future - Ten of Swords   The Wand Position 7: The Ego/Self - The Empress Position 8: Environment/Outside Perspective - Temperance Position 9: What You Need to Know - Six of Cups Position 10: Final Outcome - Eight of Wands a2lXQQ4YAUe5qhCA4aQe

In this episode we discuss the correlation between Tarot and magic(k). Are there magical properties to Tarot? Can Tarot be employed for spellcasting or manifestation?   == Useful Info ==   Tarot Spells with Sasha Graham - BiddyTarot https://www.biddytarot.com/tarot-for-magic/   Books pertaining to Tarot and magic on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=tarot+magic https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=tarot+magick&rh=n%3A283155%2Ck%3Atarot+magick   Echkart Tolle, spiritual teacher https://www.eckharttolle.com   Alan Watts, philosopher/speaker http://www.alanwatts.com  

In this episode we discuss what influences we draw on when reading Tarot. What fuels and charges our intuition and imagination? What is the source for our repository of symbolism? == Points of Interest == Books mentioned Keri Smith, author Wreck This Journal https://www.amazon.com/Wreck-This-Journal-Keri-Smith/dp/039953346X Living Out Loud https://www.amazon.com/Living-Out-Loud-Keri-Smith/dp/0811836746 Kate’s new book: Your Alter-Ego Revealed: A Workbook https://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/shop-2/alter-ego-workbook/ The Seth books by Jane Roberts https://www.amazon.com/Jane-Roberts/e/B000APH242 TV shows and films mentioned Dead Famous (tv series) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407379/ Doctor Who (tv series) http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006q2x0 Stranger Things (tv series) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4574334/ The Matrix (movie) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133093/ Dirk Gently (tv series) http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01d8jmz

Join us on this episode where we each draw a card and explain how that particular card relates to our own lives in some way. Plus stay tuned for our general reading of what’s to come in 2017! == Links and References == Kate draws from: Anna K Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/anna-k/ David draws from: Cosmic Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/cosmic/ Ronda draws from: Tarot Illuminati http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/illuminati/ Meaning of the Dolphin from Medicine Cards http://scottfoglesong.printandwebdesign.com/40-dolphin.pdf Theresa Reed on the business of Tarot https://menageatarot.com/episode-archive/theresa-reed-on-the-business-of-tarot/ Brigit from Biddy Tarot https://www.biddytarot.com/ Ethony Dawn http://ethony.com/ Kate’s handmade Tarot box https://youtu.be/woiiCrORqIE#t=08m32s Cards drawn for the New Year (2017) Kate - Page of Swords David - Two of Pentacles Ronda - Three of Wands  

This episode we dive into oracle cards. How do they stack up to Tarot cards? What are the differences? But first, we draw cards pertaining to the U.S. election result.   == Helpful links and such ==   Rune Soup podcast http://runesoup.com/category/podcast/   Goddess Guidance Oracle cards by Doreen Virtue http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/goddess-guidance/   Medicine Cards by Jamie Sams and David Carson http://www.medicinecards.com/   Dreaming in Color: Luman deck by Mindy Sommers http://www.dreamingincolor.us   Aeclectic Tarot for deck reference http://www.aeclectic.net   Les Vampires Oracle deck http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/les-vampires-oracle/   The Alchemist Oracle http://innerhue.bigcartel.com/product/connected-free-the-alchemist-oracle   The Wisdom Keepers Oracle deck https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Keepers-Oracle-Deck-Guidebook/dp/0692514910/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8   Biddy Tarot Podcast https://www.biddytarot.com/category/podcast/   American Tarot Association for Tarot certification http://www.ata-tarot.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=featured&Itemid=115

This episode we discuss giving readings from a distance vs. in person. Is there a difference? We’ll let you know what we think. == Links and notes == Rune Soup podcast http://runesoup.com/category/podcast/ Fate Foretold: The Tarot Card game https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/73252002/fate-foretold-the-tarot-card-game?ref=discovery Tarot Hex screwdrivers http://www.banggood.com/Tarot-Color-Compact-Hexagonal-Screwdriver-TL901002total-4-p-927454.html

This episode we bring you something different, a bit of a treat! We’ll be performing two card readings… on each other! Take a listen and get a peek into our lives as well as our reading styles!   Kate question #1: Which endeavor to focus on next? Ronda - 3 of Pentacles David - Faith (The Heirophant)   Ronda question #1: How best to detox from negativity experienced during travel back home? Kate - King of Swords David - Judgement   David question #1: What approach to take with selecting auditions? Kate - King of Wands Ronda - Knight of Wands   Kate question #2: Choosing naturopathic vs. allopathic treatment for a specific health issue? David - 2 of Wands Ronda - Knight of Cups   Ronda question #2: How much focus to place on a particular endeavor/project? David - 2 of Swords Kate - 6 of Wands   David question #2: What sort of vacation should I consider next? Kate - 6 of Pentacles Ronda - 9 of Swords   Dr. Andrew Weil - Integration of Holistic and Western medicine http://www.drweil.com/

This episode we bring you the “lost” episode from this summer, a little something to fill in before the season starts. We do a bit more deconstruction of various cards, as well as entertain some tangents. Here we go!   == Links and References ==   Ronda’s deck: Witches Tarot http://www.witchestarot.com/   Kate’s deck: Linestrider Tarot http://www.linestridertarot.com/   David’s deck: Ol’ reliable (Rider Waite Tarot)   Dharma Drum Mountain http://www.dharmadrum.org/   Joy Star http://www.psychicjoystar.com/   Star Talk Radio http://www.startalkradio.net/

Welcome to our July summer special episode! We discuss how working with the Tarot shifts during the summer season. Join us as we discuss other non-Tarot related topics as well. It is summer, after all…   == Notes and references ==   Wiccan Sabbats and rituals http://www.wicca-spirituality.com/wiccan-holidays.html   Books by Scott Cunningham https://www.llewellyn.com/author.php?author_id=2769   Animal Wisdom Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/animal-wisdom/   Animal Wise Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/animal-wise/   Linestrider Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/linestrider-tarot/

On this episode we talk about everyone’s favorite topic… sex! We discuss sex in relation to the Tarot regarding symbolism, sexy decks, sex readings, and our fun draw-a-card sex game! == Notes and Links == Christiana Gaudet - Fortune Stellar (book) http://www.christianagaudet.com/catalog/fortune-stellar-what-every-professional-tarot-reader-needs-to-know Kate’s interview with Christiana Gaudet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hgrnhbi8FM Erotic decks on Aeclectic Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/erotic.shtml Royo Dark Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/royo-dark/ Kate’s Court Cards in Bed! Part 1 - https://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/2014/03/26/tarot-court-cards-bed-part-one-queens/ Part 2 - https://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/2014/04/08/tarot-court-cards-bed-part-2-pages/ Part 3 - https://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/2014/06/10/knights-tarot-bed/ Part 4 - https://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/2015/08/25/the-tarot-court-cards-in-bed-part-4-the-kings/ Judy Tenuta, comedian http://www.judytenuta.com/ Woodlands - Tarot board game https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1488249289/woodlands?ref=discovery https://ajk73inc.wordpress.com/ Tarot by Alexander Daniloff http://www.daniloff-art.it/Tarocchi%20gallery/Tarot%20by%20Alexander%20Daniloff%202012.htm Kate’s ebook - Tarot Card Spreads for Love, Sex, & Relationships https://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/shop-2/tarot-card-spreads-love-sex-relationships/ Ronda’s ebook - Modern Oracle Tarot: Hello https://modernoracle.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/hello.pdf David’s audiobook narrations http://www.audible.com/search?advsearchKeywords=david+s+dear

Once again we bring you another delightful Q&A this episode! We answer many of your questions as well as some of the most frequently asked questions, and a couple of ones that take you down the rabbit hole! == Related Links == Benebell Wen on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/benebellwen/?fref=nf Great article explaining Saturn Return http://astrostyle.com/saturn-return/ Article on seven year cycles http://dreamhawk.com/body-and-mind/every-seven-years-you-change/ Kate’s article regarding when the same card keeps showing up http://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/2013/04/13/when-the-same-tarot-card-keeps-showing-up-this-is-what-it-means/ Hello From Heaven by Bill and Judy Guggenheim http://www.after-death.com/ The Highest and the Best: A Gifted Healer’s Vision of Third-Millennium Medicine and Humanity’s Intuitive Evolution by Sallie Christensen and Gina Mazza Hillier http://www.amazon.com/The-Highest-Best-Third-Millennium-Humanitys/dp/0738841897 The Healer's Manual: A Beginner's Guide to Energy Therapies by Ted Andrews https://www.amazon.com/Healers-Manual-Beginners-Therapies-Llewellyns-ebook/dp/B00B1TCUJ8?ie=UTF8&btkr=1&ref_=dp-kindle-redirect Tarot of the Silicon Dawn http://egypt.urnash.com/tarot/ Support us on Patreon www.patreon.com/menageatarot

This episode we discuss various influences in our Tarot practices. What inspires us and keeps us going? Where can we draw inspiration to keep Tarot fresh for us? See what we have to say about that. == Related links == Theresa Reed - The Tarot Lady http://www.thetarotlady.com Kate’s mission statement http://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/about-tarot-reader-kate/ Aeclectic Tarot’s free readings http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/free-readings/ Tarot.com free readings http://product.tarot.com/tarot/select.php?tab=sample Galaxy Tarot mobile app http://www.galaxytone.com/galaxytarot/ The Hermetic Philosophy - The Kybalion http://www.sacred-texts.com/eso/kyb/ 21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card by Mary K. Greer http://www.amazon.com/Mary-Greers-Ways-Read-Tarot/dp/0738707848 Dan Savage column in the Stranger http://www.thestranger.com/savage-love Savage Love podcast http://www.savagelovecast.com/ StarTalk Radio Show with Neil DeGrasse Tyson http://www.startalkradio.net/    

On this episode we discuss decks, decks, and more decks. Decks we like, decks we dislike, decks of note, and many other things pertaining to decks. Enjoy! == Notes and Links == The Wild Unknown Tarothttps://www.thewildunknown.com/products/tarot-deck Lumina Tarothttp://www.innerhue.bigcartel.com/product/lumina-tarot Fountain Tarothttp://www.fountaintarot.com/deck.html Mary-El Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/mary-el/ Chrysalis Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/chrysalis-tarot/ Witches Tarothttp://www.witchestarot.com/ Dame Darcy Mermaid Tarothttps://www.etsy.com/listing/115761273/mermaid-tarot-decks-dame-darcy-oracle Osho-Zen Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/osho-zen/ Robin Wood Tarothttp://www.robinwood.com/Catalog/Books/BookPages/RWTDeck.html Morgan Greer Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/morgan-greer/ Tarot Illuminatihttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/illuminati/ New Orleans Voodoo Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/new-orleans-voodoo/ Mystic Meg Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/mystic-meg/ 78 Tarot Nautical, Tarot of the Waterhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kayti/78-tarot-nautical Vanessa Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/vanessa/ Tarot of Pagan Catshttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/pagan-cats/ Housewives Tarothttp://www.housewivestarot.com/ Lucy Lescot Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/ludy-lescot/ Steampunk Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/steampunk-fell/ Kitchen Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/kitchen/ Aquarian Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/aquarian/ Thoth (Aleister Crowley) Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/aleister-crowley-thoth/ Black Cats Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/black-cats/ Animal Wisdom Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/animal-wisdom/ Animal Wise Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/animal-wise/ Medicine Cardshttp://www.medicinecards.com/ Cosmic Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/cosmic/

In our latest episode we have a good ol’ fashion conversation about cards. Specific cards we like, we have little use for, and cards we just can’t seem to “get”. == Notes and Links == Cards that fill us with wonderKate - The StarRonda - The Moon, Page of CupsDavid - The Fool, Six of Swords Stevie Nicks in episode of American Horror Storyhttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt3223264/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_1 15 Things You Should Know About Michelangelo's 'Pietà'http://mentalfloss.com/article/63602/15-things-you-should-know-about-michelangelos-pieta Discussion on The Devil Cards that confuseKate - Five of Swords, JusticeRonda - Judgement (Karma)David - Justice Discussion on Death How To Be Dead by Dave Turnerhttp://www.amazon.com/Dead-Reaper-Comedy-Horror-Series-ebook/dp/B00H17V7OS Incarnations of Immortality series by Piers Anthonyhttps://www.goodreads.com/series/43591-incarnations-of-immortality Cards that represent us/speak to us personallyKate - The High Priestess, Queen of Cups, Knight of Pentacles, Queen of PentaclesRonda - Queen of Swords, Queen of CupsDavid - The Magician, King of Pentacles Cards we could do withoutDavid - Seven of Cups, Two of CupsRonda - JudgementKate - Five of Swords Benebell Wen mentions forthcoming book, The Tao of Crafthttps://benebellwen.com/benebell/  

On this episode we take a look at what’s coming up in 2016. We do a round robin drawing of cards on different topics and influences in the upcoming year.   == Helpful links ==   Kate’s deck - Helices Tarot Ronda’s deck - Rider Waite Tarot David’s deck - Witches Tarot   Love and Relationships Ronda - Queen of Swords Kate - King of Swords David - Ace of Swords   Social influences David - Five of Pentacles Kate - Four of Wands Ronda - Six of Swords   Work and career Kate - Ace of Swords Ronda - Two of Wands David - Three of Wands   Health Kate - The Fool David - The Emperor Ronda - Knight of Pentacles   Personal growth David - Karma (Judgement) Ronda - The Star Kate - Queen of Wands   Fun! Kate - Seven of Pentacles Ronda - Five of Wands David - Nine of Swords   Myth busters, television show http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/mythbusters/   Brigit with Biddy Tarot http://www.biddytarot.com/   Brigit and Kate’s webinar, How to Read Tarot for Yourself in 5 Minutes https://www.biddytarot.com/webinar/tarot-for-yourself/   Ronda featured in Pittsburgh City Paper http://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/three-pittsburgh-psychics-make-predictions-for-2016/Content?oid=1880777

After a brief holiday hiatus we return with an interesting episode on current events. We look at each event and decide which Tarot cards best represent that event.   == Helpful Links ==   Donald Trump: The Emperor (reversed) | 6 of Wands | 7 of Cups | 5 of Swords | 7 of Swords | Judgment | The Tower   Mandy Moore/Ryan Adams divorce: 4 of Pentacles | 9 of Cups | 4 of Cups (Osho Zen) | 7 of Swords   GMO salmon: The Chariot | The World | The Tower   Josh Duggar on Ashley Madison website: The Hierophant | The Devil | 7 of Swords | The Chariot   Saint West, daughter of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian*: we had nothing * we mentioned an unremarkable picture of Saint West. Not sure who we were looking at as no photos of the baby had been released yet at the time of this recording   Dramatic Irish weather reporter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCDNFJbPopM 3 of Pentacles | The Hanged Man | The Empress   Jim Cantore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPm4vUILinQ commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48r4IQTB3NE   Mother Nature - The Year Without a Santa Claus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BadOQnwjS3w   Game of Thrones: 5 of Swords/Wands | 5 of Cups | 7 of Wands | Knight of Swords   50 Shades of Grey popularity: The Lovers | 9 of Cups | The Moon   Climate change & the environment: Knight of Swords | The Hanged Man | The Chariot | 8 of Swords   Swedish Girl Tarot’s sources of inspiration https://www.youtube.com/user/owlmoon513/videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTyeZz1YWGRSbQWVatD71Ig/videos

On this latest episode we discuss a popular Tarot topic… spreads! Traditional spreads, making one’s own spreads, breaking down spreads. Give it a listen! == Helpful Links == Power Tarot by Trish MacGregor and Phyllis Vega (book)http://www.amazon.com/Power-Tarot-Specific-Important-Question/dp/0684841851 Medicine Cards: The Discovery of Power Through the Ways of Animals by Jamie Sams and David Carson (book)http://www.amazon.com/Power-Tarot-Specific-Important-Question/dp/0684841851 “Chicks abound” - Queen of Swords with Nine of Pentacleshttp://myownminister.com/2015/10/25/queen-of-swords-with-nine-of-pentacles/ “Hope when you’ve got nothing else, he once told us. But if you´ve got anything else, then for Heaven’s sake, Do it!” Neil Gaiman, Interworld Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (novel)http://erinmorgenstern.com/writing/the-night-circus/ Daily Tarot Girl - 6 e-courses for $99 (limited time offer)http://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/shop-2/ Modern Oracle Tarot - Seasons of the Year special $5 off (limited time offer)https://modernoracle.wordpress.com/free-special-offers/ New item - Handmade Peace Tarot book on Quirk and Flotsamhttps://www.etsy.com/listing/257920772/tarot-book-plus-custom-tarot-reading?ref=shop_home_active_1

This episode David, Ronda, and Kate randomly draw a card Round Robin style and discuss their takes on each one. == Helpful Links == Kate’s deck - Dame Darcy Mermaid Tarothttps://www.etsy.com/listing/115761273/mermaid-tarot-decks-dame-darcy-oracle?ref=shop_home_active_1 Ronda’s deck - Rider Waite Tarothttp://www.sacred-texts.com/tarot/pkt/ David’s deck - Witches Tarothttp://www.witchestarot.com/ Cards drawn:Ace of Wands (Kate)Justice (Ronda)The Hermit (David)Queen of Cups (Kate)Ten of Wands (Ronda)Page of Cups (David)Knight of Swords (Kate)The Hermit (Ronda)Three of Cups (David) “What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly.”~Richard Bach A Magical Course in Tarot by Michelle Morganhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HTFI8A/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&btkr=1 Magical Tarot, Mystical Tao by Diane Morganhttp://www.amazon.com/Magical-Tarot-Mystical-Tao-Unlocking/dp/0312312210 Kate’s interview with Carrie from Happy Fish Tarothttp://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/2015/10/06/interview-with-carrie-from-happy-fish-tarot/ The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameronhttp://juliacameronlive.com/books-by-julia/the-artists-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity/

This episode we field questions from YOU, our wonderful listeners! Take a listen as we field these excellent questions sent in by our listeners! == Helpful Links == What is Qabalah anyway?http://www.thelemapedia.org/index.php/Qabalah 3 Is A Magic Number according to Schoolhouse Rockwww.youtube.com/watch?v=aU4pyiB-kq0 Is John Tesh an alien? Spud Goodman asks John Tesh outrighthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWv15EIKv0s These people believe so…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmzaiPO3z0U Here’s Kate’s Halloween spreadhttp://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/2014/10/21/halloween-tarot-card-spread/ Theresa Reed, “The Tarot Lady” - her advice on making a living reading Tarothttp://menageatarot.com/2015/02/21/sneak-peek-at-new-menage-a-tarot-episode-guest-post-with-theresa-reed-of-the-tarot-lady/ Evolutionary astrology taught by Joyce Van Hornhttp://joycevanhornsf.com/ Marketing avenues via social mediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.comGoogle+ - https://plus.google.com/Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/Instagram - https://instagram.com/Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/DashboardsTweetdeck - https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/Hootsuite - https://hootsuite.com/ Ronda’s Etsy shop - Quirk & Flotsamhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/QuirkAndFlotsam Facebook group Tarot Bloggers & Vloggers (closed group, invitation based)https://www.facebook.com/groups/268252260043257/ Kate’s interview with Carrie from Happy Fish Tarothttps://youtu.be/GqTGTX_5dw8 Happy Fish Tarothttp://happyfishtarot.com/

On today’s episode we dare to explore some non-traditional uses for the Tarot.   == Helpful Links ==   Kate’s “coaster” deck - Circle of Life Tarot https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738712987   Tarot as an altar- Portable Magic - Tarot is the Only Tool You Need by Donald Tyson (book) https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738709802   The Tarot Parlor blog - three card creative writing spreads https://thetarotparlorblog.wordpress.com/2015/06/06/three-card-creative-writing-spreads-part-2/   Aeclectic Tarot - Tarot Games and Fun thread http://www.tarotforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=62   Witches of East End (tv series) http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/witches-of-east-end   Buffy the Vampire Slayer (tv series) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118276/   The Vampire Diaries (tv series) http://www.cwtv.com/shows/the-vampire-diaries/im-thinking-of-you-all-the-while/?play=ef7ad49a-68bc-4e33-a365-00a94fda0fe4   Ronda’s new deck - Black Cats Tarot  http://www.llewellyn.com/blog/2013/05/black-cats-tarot/   Ronda’s other new deck - Tarot Illuminati https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738737904   Kate’s “How to Connect With Your Deck” questions   http://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/2015/01/13/connect-tarot-deck-part-2/

Menage a Tarot celebrates its one year anniversary! This episode we will be discussing standouts and highlights from previous episodes as well as info that we may not have covered at the time.   == Helpful Links ==   David’s chakra Tarot reading offering on Fiverr https://www.fiverr.com/myownminister/read-chakra-using-tarot   Ronda’s Zombie Cat posts https://modernoracle.wordpress.com/2015/04/26/zombie-cat/ https://modernoracle.wordpress.com/2015/05/17/the-ghost-of-zombie-cat/   Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell Novel - http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/jonathan-strange-and-mr-norrell-9781408856888/ BBC series - http://www.bbcamerica.com/jonathan-strange-and-mr-norrell/   Chariot of the Gods by Erich Von Daniken http://www.amazon.com/Chariots-Gods-Erich-Von-Daniken/dp/0425074811   Zecharia Sitchin http://www.sitchin.com/   Benebell Wen’s Holistic Tarot blog http://benebellwen.com/   Tarot Visions podcast http://tarotvisions.podbean.com/   Tarot Bitches podcast http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thetarotbitches   Diane Morgan’s Magical Tarot Mystical Tao (book) http://www.amazon.com/Magical-Tarot-Mystical-Tao-Unlocking/dp/0312312210   The Wild Unknown Tarot http://www.thewildunknown.com/products/tarot-deck   Outlander Music and Mystery (host Jennifer Feltman) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/outlander-music-and-mystery/id951507314?mt=2

Tarot is often lumped in with the New Age Movement. But is this movement all it's cracked up to be, with it's message of love and light? Join us as we discuss it on this episode.   == Helpful Links ==   The Secret - popularized presentation of the Law of Attraction http://www.thesecret.tv/   Popular New Age teachers and authors we discussed:   Dr. Wayne Dyer http://www.drwaynedyer.com/   Caroline Myss http://www.myss.com/   Debbie Ford http://www.debbieford.com/   Marianne Williamson http://marianne.com/   Michael Beckwith http://www.agapelive.com/index.php?page=3   Eckhart Tolle https://www.eckharttolle.com/   James Redfield http://www.celestinevision.com/   Barbara Marciniak (The Pleiadians) http://www.pleiadians.com/   Sanaya Roman (Orin and Thaddeus) https://www.orindaben.com/pages/home/aboutsr/   Sonia Choquette http://www.soniachoquette.com/   Jane Roberts (Seth) http://sethlearningcenter.org/   Esther Hicks (Abraham) http://www.abraham-hicks.com/lawofattractionsource/index.php   Ted Andrews http://www.amazon.com/Ted-Andrews/e/B000APER2W   Richard Bach http://richardbach.com/   Gabrielle Bernstein http://gabbyb.tv/   Mark Passio http://www.danbrown.com/angels-demons/   George Kavassilas http://www.our-journey-home.com/   Neil Kramer http://neilkramer.com/   Books mentioned   Stages of Faith by James W. Fowler http://www.amazon.com/Stages-Faith-Psychology-Development-Meaning/dp/0060628669   Angels and Demons by Dan Brown http://www.danbrown.com/angels-demons/     Ronda’s new deck! - Black Cat Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/black-cats/            

This episode we examine ethics in Tarot… where we draw the line during readings, what is on and off limits, ethical issues with other readers.   == Helpful Links ==   Legislation regarding divination Pennsylvania http://www.mattmlaw.com/blog/2013/10/obscure-crimes-fortune-telling-is-illegal-in-pennsylvania.shtml Washington http://psychic.bitwine.com/forums/4-news-articles/topics/806 Canada (Section 365) http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/page-182.html#docCont   Examples of medical intuitive   Edgar Cayce http://www.edgarcayce.org/edgar-cayce1.html Carolyn Myss http://www.myss.com/features/bio/   Ronda’s treatises on future probabilities https://modernoracle.wordpress.com/2015/04/26/zombie-cat/ https://modernoracle.wordpress.com/2015/05/17/the-ghost-of-zombie-cat/   Dr. Michio Kaku, probabilities within impossibilities http://mkaku.org/   Someone asked us recently, "Is there any limitation to the body's ability to heal?" And we said, None, other than the belief that you hold. And he asked, "Then why aren't people growing new limbs?" And we said, Because no one believes they can. ~ Abraham via Esther and Jerry Hicks   When ideas tip into becoming and epidemic http://gladwell.com/the-tipping-point/   Startalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/startalk/  

This episode we discuss how Tarot has changed coming into the 21st century and the impact modern society and technology has had on the ancient art.   == Helpful Links ==   Tarot de Marseilles, the original Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/marseilles.shtml   The Tarot: History, Symbolism, and Divination by Robert Place http://www.amazon.com/The-Tarot-History-Symbolism-Divination/dp/1585423491   Rachel Pollack’s Tarot Wisdom: Spiritual Teachings and Deeper Meanings http://www.amazon.com/Rachel-Pollacks-Tarot-Wisdom-Spiritual/dp/0738713090   Examples of decks with extra cards Quantum Tarot 2.0 (The Phoenix, The Universe) Crystal Visions Tarot (the Unknown) Osho Zen Tarot (The Master) Touchstone Tarot (The Happy Squirrel)   Examples of computer generated Tarot decks Legacy of the Divine Tarot Gilded Tarot   Collage deck David was trying to remember Voyager Deck   Example of deck with non-illustrated pips that Kate likes Mystic Mag Tarot   Electronic Tarot Online Tarot deck http://serennu.com/tarot/pick.php?nc=0&deck= Galaxy Tarot - Android app   Examples of Tarot Podcasts The Tarot Connection - Leisa ReFalo, host iTunes - h The Tarot Bitches - Laura Brown & Janet Boyer, hosts website - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thetarotbitches iTunes - h   meetup.com for finding or creating local Tarot communities http://www.meetup.com   Podcast in Kate’s list of favorites psychicteachers website - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/psychicteachers iTunes - h   Mediums in the discussion John Edward - http://johnedward.net/ Theresa Caputo - http://www.theresacaputo.com/ Sylvia Browne - https://www.sylviabrowne.com/   You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger - Woody Allen film http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1182350/   Joy Star’s blog - Relating Personal Daily Experiences to a Daily Tarot Card https://psychicjoystar.wordpress.com/   Ghetto Tarot https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-ghetto-tarot#/story   Kate’s Celtic Cross http://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/2014/08/26/celtic-cross-tarot-spread-revamped/    

This episode we discuss various sources and materials that first influenced our Tarot studies and even those that continue to influence us even today.   = Links and References =   Influential Tarot books in our beginnings Pictorial Key to the Tarot by A.E. Waite http://www.sacred-texts.com/tarot/pkt/   Magical Tarot, Mystical Tao - by Diane Morgan http://www.amazon.com/Magical-Tarot-Mystical-Tao-Unlocking/dp/0312312210   The Animal Wise Tarot by Ted Andrews http://www.amazon.com/The-Animal-Wise-Tarot-Andrews/dp/1888767359   A Magical Course in Tarot - by Michele Morgan http://www.amazon.com/Magical-Course-Tarot-Reading-Cards/dp/1573247065   The Complete Guide to the Tarot by Eden Gray http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Tarot-Eden-Gray/dp/0553277529   Tarot For Your Self by Mary K. Greer http://www.amazon.com/Tarot-Your-Self-Workbook-Transformation/dp/1564145883   Mary K. Greer’s 21 Ways to Read a Tarot by Mary K. Greer http://www.amazon.com/Mary-Greers-Ways-Read-Tarot/dp/0738707848   Psychic Development classes by Joy Star http://www.psychicjoystar.com/PsychicDevelopmentClassesbyPsychicMediumJoyStar.html   Psychic Tarot by Nancy Antenucci http://www.amazon.com/Psychic-Tarot-Using-Natural-Abilities/dp/0738719757   Learning the Tarot by Joan Bunning http://www.amazon.com/Learning-Tarot-Book-Beginners/dp/1578630487   General recommended reading The Healer’s Manual by Ted Andrews http://www.amazon.com/The-Healers-Manual-Beginners-Llewellyns/dp/0875420079   Animal Speak by Ted Andrews http://www.amazon.com/Animal-Speak-Spiritual-Magical-Powers-Creatures/dp/0875420281   Influential decks Ludy Lescot - David recommended for Ronda http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/ludy-lescot/   Art Nuveau - Ronda’s first deck http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/art-nouveau-tarot/   Cosmic Tarot - David’s 2nd deck and go-to deck http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/cosmic/   Quantum Tarot - on Ronda’s wishlist http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/quantum-version-2/   Gilded Tarot - on Ronda’s wishlist http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/gilded/   Crystal Visions - a Kate go-to deck http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/crystal-visions/   Dame Darcey Mermaid Tarot - another Kate go-to deck https://www.etsy.com/listing/115761273/dame-darcy-mermaid-tarot-decks-oracle   Helices Tarot - a Kate go-to deck http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/hezicos/   Osho Zen - Kate recommended http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/osho-zen/   Witches Tarot - Shadow Side for Devil card http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/witches-dugan/   Great starter decks Rider Waite (Smith) http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/rider-waite/   Morgan Greer http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/morgan-greer/   Hanson Roberts http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/hanson-roberts/   Crystal Visions http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/crystal-visions/   Decks with meanings included on cards Quick and Easy Tarot (the one David referenced, couldn’t remember name) http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/quick-easy/   Crow’s Magic http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/crows-magick/   Angel Tarot Cards http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/angel-doreen-virtue/   Tarot pop culture videos shared by Chani from Tarot More (pronounced more-ay) Vlogger: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EOIhpONSZEw   Misfortune: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PeauTBTMY6o

Inspired by a listener question, this episode is all about distinguishing between science and spirituality as it relates to the Tarot, among other things. We get a little deep at times, so hang on!   == Helpful Links ==   A Magical Course in Tarot by Michele Morgan http://www.amazon.com/Magical-Course-Tarot-Reading-Cards/dp/1573247065   “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” ~ Arthur C. Clarke   A concise explanation of Schrödinger’s Cat paradox http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/08/130812-physics-schrodinger-erwin-google-doodle-cat-paradox-science/   Video explaining the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQKELOE9eY4   Info and clips from Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/cosmos-a-spacetime-odyssey/   Mind, Body, & spirit archetypes in the Major Arcana http://www.lawofone.info/pdfs/archetype-study-workbook.pdf   You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay http://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Heal-Your-Life/dp/0937611018   Ever take a survey? If not, here’s the Likert Scale explained: http://www.simplypsychology.org/likert-scale.html   On Basho and his haikus http://www.academia.edu/3821937/Basho_s_Haiku_Basho_s_Haiku_Selected_Poems_by_Matsuo_Basho   Dave Turner on Twitter (@mrdaveturner) https://twitter.com/mrdaveturner His book “How To Be Dead” http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Be-Dead-Dave-Turner-ebook/dp/B00H17V7OS/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8   Tarot word-of-the-day and Tarot Haiku tweets @myownminister https://twitter.com/myownminister   Veronica is who we’re talking about! Check her sass out! http://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/tag/fridays-with-veronica/   Ronda @ Bridgeville Public Library, Bridgeville, PA May 9, 2015 Aromatherapy 10:30am - 11:30am Intuition for the 21st Century - 2:00pm - 3:00pm  

As mysterious and subculture as Tarot can be, it does appear invarious areas of pop culture. Tune into this episode to hear ourdiscussion on Tarot in pop culture. == Helpful Links ==   Resemblances to celebrities in Cosmic Tarot http://www.tarot.com/tarot/decks/cosmic/box   Tarot reference in Warlock III (movie) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warlock_III:_The_End_of_Innocence   Tarot reader as one of the psychics in X-Files (tv) episode http://x-files.wikia.com/wiki/Clyde_Bruckman%27s_Final_Repose   Regarding the cards given to the magicians in Now You See Me (movie) http://movies.stackexchange.com/questions/13502/were-the-horsemen-cards-referring-to-roles   How James Bond uses the Tarot (Live and Let Die) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRn3xDhLup8   Kate often recommends these reads in her readings: http://www.amazon.com/The-Power-Now-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808 http://www.louisehay.com/products-events/#books   To get you in the mood (what mood is the question): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkLqAlIETkA   A bit about the Happy Squirrel origin: http://touchstonetarot.com/happysquirrel.html   Archived webpage of the Peanuts Tarot http://web.archive.org/web/20021012121730/http://www.templeofdominoes.com/tarot/index.html   The nearly cloying Happy Tarot http://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738746975   The Housewives Tarot - Kitchy 50s/60s themed deck http://www.housewivestarot.com/   Joan of Arcadia (tv) - no Tarot? (starts at 5:13) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irbrm1dtuQ0#t=5m13s   Twilight (novels, movies) vampires that have precognitive abilities http://twilightsaga.wikia.com/wiki/Precognition   Speaking of Stephanie Meyer, here’s another of her books: http://stepheniemeyer.com/thehost.html   Einstein quotes on creativity and imagination: “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.” “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.”   Article on Graham Hancock’s banned TED Talk http://www.spiritscienceandmetaphysics.com/a-war-on-consciousness-graham-hancock-banned-ted-talk/   Guerrilla Skepticism organization: yes, it’s real http://guerrillaskepticismonwikipedia.blogspot.com.au/  

For this episode we address some of the common questions we’ve gotten about Tarot in general.   == Helpful Links ==    Richard Dawkins, devout skeptic https://richarddawkins.net/aboutus/   Robin Wood Tarot http://www.robinwood.com/Catalog/Books/BookPages/RWTDeck.html   David mentions the esteemed Mary K. Greer… https://marygreer.wordpress.com/   …but the book he mentioned is actually by a different author(s) Psychic Tarot: Using Your Natural Psychic Ability to Read the Cards by Nancy Antenucci and Melanie A. Howard http://www.amazon.com/Psychic-Tarot-Using-Natural-Abilities/dp/0738719757   Mentioned by Ronda: The Pictorial Key to the Tarot by Arthur Edward Waite (free online - thanks, public domain!) http://www.sacred-texts.com/tarot/pkt/   The book David was actually referring to -  addressing the experience of reading professionally The Street Smart Psychic’s Guide to Getting a Good Reading by Lisa Barretta http://www.amazon.com/Street-Smart-Psychics-Getting-Reading-ebook/dp/B002ZRQ3WK/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8   Theresa Reed, professional Tarot Reader her answer to making a living reading Tarot on our site: http://menageatarot.com/2015/02/21/sneak-peek-at-new-menage-a-tarot-episode-guest-post-with-theresa-reed-of-the-tarot-lady/ More info on her business mentoring service: http://www.thetarotlady.com/biz-mentoring/   Mandala Sand Painting by Tibetan Lamas http://www.mysticalartsoftibet.org/Mandala.htm   Once again, a site favorite of ours - Aeclectic Tarot Their forum where you can participate in friendly reading exchanges http://www.tarotforum.net/   Fun Twitter hashtags for practice https://twitter.com/hashtag/amtarot https://twitter.com/hashtag/pmtarot   Kate’s Tarot challenges http://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/?s=challenge   David’s blog posts references Resembling him from the knees down http://myownminister.com/2015/01/11/eight-of-wands-with-seven-of-cups/ Hissing bloated peppers http://myownminister.com/2015/01/11/eight-of-wands-with-seven-of-cups/    

For the new year we decided to take on the topic of being a closeted Tarot reader. Do you brazenly declare your love for Tarot or is it something you keep to yourself? Join us as we share our perspectives and experiences on being open about our work with Tarot.   == Helpful Links ==   Kate is all excited about this deck she just ordered from Etsy: Dame Darcy Mermaid Tarot http://damedarcy.com/apps-and-games/tarot-cards/   David just received this deck from his wife as a Christmas gift: Quantum Tarot version 2.0 http://www.butlerart.co.uk/quantumtarot2/about.htm   Here’s Kate’s post on questions to ask your deck: http://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/2015/01/13/connect-tarot-deck-part-2/   Check out Benebell Wen’s site for great Tarot deck reviews and other interesting stuff http://benebellwen.com   Ronda’s first deck, an oracle deck of sorts: Medicine Cards: The Discovery of Power Through the Ways of Animals http://www.medicinecards.com/   Ted Andrews has a Tarot deck! The Animal-Wise Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/animal-wise/   Looking for others to practice Tarot reading? Try meetup.com for Tarot groups http://www.meetup.com/   David referred to two of his “oracle” decks: The Dreaming in Color: Luman Deck http://www.dreamingincolor.us/images.html Living Light Cards by Meg Blackburn Losey, author of The Secret History of Consciousness http://www.amazon.com/Living-Light-Cards-Blackburn-Losey/dp/1578635128   A great website resource for any and every Tarot Reader: Aeclectic Tarot: dedicated to the diversity and beauty of Tarot since 1996 http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/    

Episode 6 - The 1000 Lb Gorilla in a Santa Suit   This time of year it's hard to discuss Tarot without the holiday season muscling its way into the topic, but we don't let that stop us!   = Helpful Links =   The Gilded Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/gilded/   Legacy of the Divine Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/legacy-divine/   Art Nouveau Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/art-nouveau-tarot/   Royo Dark Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/royo-dark/   Crystal Visions Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/crystal-visions/   How to connect with your Tarot deck in 3 easy steps http://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/learn-tarot/how-connect-with-your-tarot-deck-3-easy-steps/   Holiday Obligation episode - The Minister of Myself podcast http://myownminister.com/2013/12/22/holiday-obligation/   Doreen Virtue and angels http://www.angeltherapy.com/   Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain   http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Visualization-Power-Imagination-Create/dp/1577312295

This episode we discuss discernment of spirit guides and negative energies.   = Helpful Links =   Ted Andrews, author http://www.amazon.com/Ted-Andrews/e/B000APER2W   Joy Star, Psychic Medium http://www.psychicjoystar.com/

The Menage a Tarot Halloween episode   Join us as we discuss many Halloween topics... ghosts, Sasquatch, hauntings, and of course the Tarot   = Helpful Links =   Crystal Woman by Lynn Andrews (book) https://lynnandrews.com/retail/index.php?_a=product&product_id=299   The Last Vampire Series by Christopher Pike (novels) http://www.kissofvampires.com/popular/Last_Vampire_Series.html   The Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer (novels) http://www.kissofvampires.com/popular/Last_Vampire_Series.html   The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice (novels) http://annerice.com/Bookshelf-VampireChronicles.html   The Holographic Universe: The Revolutionary Theory of Reality by Michael Talbot (book) http://www.amazon.com/The-Holographic-Universe-Revolutionary-Reality/dp/0062014102   The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (novel) http://erinmorgenstern.com/writing/the-night-circus/

Episode 3 - Ghost in the Machine   Sit in on our conversation about how Tarot ties into mediumship, and check out some of our own experiences with contact from the "other side".   == Helpful links ==   The Convoluted Universe by Dolores Cannon http://www.amazon.com/The-Convoluted-Universe-Book-One/dp/1886940827   Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott http://www.geom.uiuc.edu/~banchoff/Flatland/   Diary of a Psychic: Shattering the Myths by Sonia Choquette http://www.amazon.com/Diary-Psychic-Shattering-Sonia-Choquette/dp/1401901921   Caroline Myss - author, intuitive healer, mystic http://www.hayhouse.com/authorbio/caroline-myss   Scene from City Slickers - "The one thing" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k1uOqRb0HU   Portable Magic: Tarot is the Only Tool You Need by Donald Tyson http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/books/portable-magic/   Magic In Food: Legends, Lore & Spellwork by Scott Cunningham http://www.amazon.com/Magic-In-Food-Legends-Spellwork/dp/087542130X

Episode 2 - You know, THAT client Join us as we discuss different challenges during a reading... challenging questions, clients, and situations.   == Helpful Links ==   The Tao Oracle deck http://www.thetaooracle.com/   Miss Cleo from Psychic Readers Network https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWyHiV3l3MA http://www.vice.com/read/we-spoke-to-ms-cleo-about-her-fake-patois-and-getting-ripped-off-by-her-old-bosses   An existing Tarot wiki - Tarotpedia http://www.tarotpedia.com

Episode 1 - Three Friends Playing With a Full Deck   Introducing the hosts, general thoughts on our perspectives on the Tarot, sharing ideas for upcoming episodes.   == Helpful links ==   David's site http://www.myownminister.com    Kate's site http://www.DailyTarotGirl.com   Ronda's site http://www.ModernOracleTarot.com   books by A.E. Waite on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Pictorial-Key-Tarot-Book/dp/B007D00MOE/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1405174501&sr=1-2&keywords=pictorial+key+to+the+tarot http://www.amazon.com/Pictorial-Key-Tarot-Illustrated-ebook/dp/B00L18UZG4/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1405174540&sr=1-1   #PeaceTarot - eBook by Ronda Snow http://www.amazon.com/PeaceTarot-Ronda-Snow-ebook/dp/B00GM6WIV0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405175628&sr=8-1&keywords=peacetarot   Hezicos Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/hezicos/   How to Connect With Your Deck in 3 Easy Steps http://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/learn-tarot/how-connect-with-your-tarot-deck-3-easy-steps/