The Archetypal Tarot Podcast

Happy New Moon in Gemini! The Archetypal Tarot Podcast welcomes guest Laura Carbone, a Berlin-based musician, psychic medium, tarot reader and sound healer with Sicilian-German roots. In this soulful and illuminating conversation, Laura and Cyndera dive deep into the emotional landscapes we all carry—grief, repression, and the sacred work of reclaiming the voice. With a sampling of Laura's healing sound work, this podcast explores the power of embodiment, the archetype of the Wounded Healer, and what it means to give your gifts consciously to the world. There's tenderness, connection, and a magical thread that even links the conversation back to Cyndera's home town of Joshua Tree—a place of spirit and renewal (it's also the location that the host recorded this episode)! Prompted by Cyndera to share her story, Laura speaks of her journey through music - from singing in her parents' garden to punk rock stages across Europe, and ultimately into the sacred realm of sound healing and intuitive voice work. She recounts the transformative power of rage expressed through punk, the healing magic of crystal bowls, and her mystical connection to animals, tarot, the womb space, and ancestral memory. Through Laura's story, we are invited to meet our own voice as a sacred instrument of healing, to confront inherited silence, and to gift our truth back to the world—consciously and courageously. In this episode: ✨ The connection between the throat and womb as partner organs of expression and intuition ✨ Laura's rediscovery of mediumship and sacred use of divination rooted in her Sicilian lineage ✨ How sound became a healing modality during the stillness of the pandemic ✨ From across the world, both Laura and Cyndera synchronistically connect around experiences at the Integratron ✨ The shame women inherit through history—and how vocal expression becomes liberation Whether you're on your own healing journey or simply curious about the voice as a portal to transformation, this episode offers inspiration, presence, and a sense of deep listening. You can connect with Laura through her website for information on her tarot card readings, workshops, vocal mentoring and more. For a commercial-free experience and access to the video, become a subscriber on Substack: https://archetypalstories.substack.com/    

In this soulful and engaging episode, the Archetypal Tarot Podcast welcomes guest Kaity Craven about her “Moonflower Moments” practice with card readings. She invites us into the magical world of intuitive card reading — a journey that's equal parts playful, profound, and occasionally butt-kicking (in the best way). With decks at the ready and intuition in the driver's seat, Kaity, a card and nature-rhythm reader, shows how each card becomes a doorway into deeper questions, unexpected answers, and moments of powerful self-discovery. What I love about Kaity's reading style is that it just FLOWS as she trusts her intuition. She is also unafraid to use MULTIPLE card decks, allowing for a diversity of interpretation. Nature's symbolism is frequent in her readings, and I love how she utilizes the Story Through Stone Reflection Card deck! This episode reveals Kaity's reading style IN ACTION while she gives me a live card reading! Budding and experienced card readers will benefit from observing her trust, style and flow — and you'll definitely want to grab your own deck and play along. Kaity shares how the process is less about having all the answers and more about being a big YES to whatever arises — drawing another card, chasing a curiosity, or exploring a feeling until the “well” feels fully drawn. Whether it's joy, mystery, or a spiritual gut-check, the cards are there to meet you where you are and take you further than you expected. Craving more of Kaity? You can watch her frequent and amazing Youtube videos by becoming a subscriber to Moonflower Moments. I highly recommend a reading with Kaity, she can read over Zoom or phone at reasonable rates. You book her by reaching out to her via her Instagram account. Want to see the cards Kaity uses in this podcast's card reading? Become a paid subscriber on my Substack and gain access to the video version next week!

On this captivating episode of the Archetypal Tarot Podcast, host Cyndera engages in an intimate conversation with Romani guests Paulina Stevens and Jezmina Von Thiele. Together, they explore the powerful intersection of Romani heritage and the world of tarot, discussing their bold decision to publicly identify as fortune tellers—a choice that invites both recognition and backlash. Amidst the complexities of their journey, Paulina and Jezmina reveal how their activism intertwines with their practice, confronting racism and the challenges of reclaiming their cultural narrative. This is a profound discussion on identity, resilience, and the transformative power of embracing one's roots in the face of adversity. Tune in for an eye-opening, thought-provoking conversation that challenges conventional perspectives and celebrates the strength of Romani women in the mystical arts. For video and ad-free listening, support this podcast by becoming a paid subscriber at https://archetypalstories.substack.com/   Check out Paulina and Jezmina's own podcast, Romanistan, and the Romani Art & Culture Festival in New Orleans this weekend! https://www.romanistanpodcast.com/romanistan-festival-neworleans You can follow them on Instagram @romanistanpodcast Paulina Stevens     Jezmina Von Thiele

In this thought-provoking episode of the Archetypal Tarot Podcast, hosts Julienne and Cyndera dive deep into the current climate of social and political upheaval, exploring how archetypes like the victim, warrior, and the strength of community can guide us through these chaotic times. Julienne Givot, original co-founder and Archetypal Tarot Podcast host, returns to discuss the pervasive victim archetype in modern culture, its disempowered and empowered expressions, and the healing potential that comes from confronting and transcending our wounds. The conversation expands to broader societal dynamics, including the push-pull of victim and perpetrator energies in politics, the struggles of moving beyond the pendulum swing, and the need for a collective, rather than a singular, hero to navigate crises. Julienne and Cyndera explore how the Tarot can offer wisdom, including how archetypes like the strength card, the hermit, and the eight of swords reflect the emotional landscapes many are navigating today. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about building community, finding personal strength, and creating joy amidst chaos. Stay connected with Julienne! Her amazing art and service offerings can be found at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/freerangepriestess/ and https://revjulienne.com/

In this episode of The Archetypal Tarot Podcast, host Cyndera Quackenbush sits with Brigit Esselmont to dive deep into "intuitive manifesting." Brigit, a leading expert in tarot and personal transformation, shares insights from her newly released book Intuitive Manifesting: Align with Your Inner Wisdom and Attract Your Dream Life. She explains how manifesting goes beyond the surface-level pursuit of goals and dives into a powerful co-creative partnership with the universe. By tapping into the wisdom of tarot and other intuitive tools, Brigit reveals how we can manifest more meaningfully, authentically, and in alignment with our true desires. Whether you're seeking clarity in your desires or looking to build a deeper connection with your intuition, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on creating the life you truly want. Tune in for an inspiring chat about blending psychology, spirituality, and tarot to manifest your dreams.

In this powerful and dynamic episode of the Archetypal Tarot Podcast, host Cyndera welcomes Stacey Williams-Ng, the visionary artist behind the Rhythm & Soul Tarot. This groundbreaking deck bridges the worlds of tarot and music, offering a unique and deeply spiritual perspective on both. Drawing from her Southern roots and a lifelong love for music, Stacey introduces us to a deck that channels the essence of four foundational American music genres—Blues, Jazz, Rock & Roll, and Country—into each suit, bringing a fresh, soulful energy to the cards. Stacey and Cyndera's conversation is visited by brilliant song clips from a few of the cards (there is a Spotify playlist to go with entire deck).   Stacey takes us behind the scenes of her creative process, where Southern history, family legacies, and her rich musical heritage converge to form a tarot deck unlike any other. From the deep, heart-wrenching blues of the Mississippi Delta to the rebellious energy of rock and roll, Rhythm & Soul Tarot brings a musical cadence to tarot readings, pairing each card with a song that resonates with its energy. Stacey even introduces two new Major Arcana cards, Rhythm and Soul, which embody spiritual depth and cultural significance (these cards are optional depending on how traditionally you approach tarot).   But this episode is more than just about the artistry of a tarot deck—it's a reflection on the power of music, culture, and spirituality to heal and transform. As we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are reminded that the fight for justice in the American South is deeply tied to both personal and collective stories of resistance and resilience. Born in the heart of the South, King's vision of justice was shaped by the region's painful history—one marked by racial oppression, segregation, and systemic inequality—but also by a powerful spirit of resistance, unity, and transformation. King's call for a "beloved community" wasn't just an abstract ideal. It was a vision born out of the complexities and contradictions of Southern history—where the struggle for justice was intertwined with music, culture, and a shared desire for a better, more equitable future. The same spirit of resistance that fueled the civil rights marches, the sit-ins, and the fight for voting rights also echoes in the music that shaped the South—blues, jazz, and rock all carried messages of freedom, defiance, and hope. In this context, justice becomes more than just a legal or political term. It's about confronting the painful truths of the South's legacy of racial violence and inequality, while moving toward a future where dignity and opportunity are not just ideals, but lived realities for all. King's vision of justice was never about simply dismantling oppressive systems—it was about building bridges of understanding, compassion, and love. He knew that true justice could only be achieved through nonviolent resistance and a collective commitment to reconciliation, even in the face of overwhelming adversity. As we reflect on King's work and vision on this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor not only his legacy but the ongoing journey toward justice in the South and across the nation. Whether through music, tarot, or the power of community, we are reminded that justice is not a destination—it is a journey that requires each of us to confront our past, challenge the present, and envision a future where equality and love reign. Join us for this heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation, where tarot, music, and history come together to inspire us to continue the fight for justice—because the path toward a beloved community begins with us, together. You can purchase this extraordinary deck from La Panthère Studio directly (Stacey is also the founder of this publishing company!)   About Stacey Stacey is the writer and artist behind The Southern Gothic Oracle, the deck that launched La Panthère Studio. She is a former design instructor and children's book illustrator, and is a frequent speaker on topics of design and art-making. Visit her website at lapantherestudio.com/

In this engaging episode of the Archetypal Tarot Podcast, we meet Rachel White, a multifaceted creator who has bridged various spiritual practices. Rachel shares insights about her Totem Tarot deck, which reimagines traditional tarot archetypes with mythological figures as varied as Odin, Venus and Coyote. Rachel - who has a bit of the trickster humour herself - is lively, informed and wise. She gives the world a modern shamanistic approach that can navigate corporate conversations right along with the complexities of the inner realm. This conversation, with Archetypal Tarot Podcast host Cyndera Quackenbush, delves into Rachel's multifaceted journey, from her 23 years in the corporate world to embracing shamanism and herbalism full-time. Rachel discusses her herbalism practices, including creating flower essences and integrating them into her latest oracle deck, The Totem Flower Essence Deck, which merges plant medicine with archetypal wisdom. This episode explores how tarot, herbalism, and plant allies can guide self-reflection and manifestation, offering listeners a unique blend of mysticism, practical wisdom, and personal growth. Enjoy and check out Rachel's links below!   Graphic Designer Emma Cook created the artistic imagery for Rachel White's TOTEM Decks Bio: Known as “The Skeptical Shaman”, Rachel White is making waves as an unusual spiritual practitioner. Blending more than 20 years of corporate experience with a deep knowledge of the World of Woo, Rachel's fresh, pragmatic and inherently practical take on spiritual and personal development is a hit among the “spiritually homeless.” Rachel is the host of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, the Owner of TOTEM Readings—her Austin, TX-based spiritual practice-- the author and publisher of the TOTEM Tarot Deck and the TOTEM Flower Essence Deck, and the purveyor of TOTEM Flower Essences on her TOTEMReadingsATX Etsy Shop. She is also the author of the TOTEM Readings Substack, an engaging community that challenges preconceived notions of what it means to “be spiritual.” Rachel works with clients in-person and remotely, offering one-on-one psychic services and tailored Spiritual Transformation Coaching and Business of Woo Mentoring programs. Important Links: Rachel's Instagram || TOTEM Readings Website || The Skeptical Shaman Podcast || Rachel's Etsy Shop

I truly believe everyone has something unique to offer the Tarot world. If you're a writer or artist or wise wanderer YOU have a unique perspective that will enrich this community. You can offer yet another bridge to self-understanding and inner illumination that no one else can. It has been my great joy to sit with and press “record” on over 100 conversations with wisdom seekers of the world. And then I met Mandy.   When I had a chance to review Mystic Storyteller: A Writer's Guide to Using the Tarot for Creative Inspiration, I had a moment to myself where I said, “THIS is the book I wish I could have written!” Truthfully, Mandy's got the creds to speak thoroughly on tarot and writing. She has written over a dozen literary works and even has a couple pen names under her belt! Well, if you can't beat ‘em, join em! And we do just that here on Substack in our latest Archetypal Tarot Podcast. I cannot even begin to describe how much this book offers writers, creatives and tarot enthusiasts alike. This book is CHOCK-FULL of guidance as Mandy takes you by the hand, weaving in her personal experience with the timeless wisdom of the tarot. If you're like me, you might for the first time feel capable of writing that first great American novel! Her book covers: Enhancing creativity. Strengthening writer's intuition. Inspiring ideas and composition. Improving storytelling proficiency through building confidence and encouraging authenticity of voice and style. Nurturing rich character- and world-building practices. Elevating plot and scene development skills. Troubleshooting writer's block. Supporting self-discovery and wellness routines. Mapping out a memoir. The companion deck, illustrated by Roz Kazaz, is inspired by Rider-Waite-Smith but incorporates the modern visages and true diversity that reflect our world. Playfully, writing paraphernalia populates the tools of the tarot characters:     Mandy's fundraising campaign reached full support since we recorded this podcast. If you would like updates on the book's release, join Mandy's mailing list here: https://www.haintbluecreative.com/books/mystic-storyteller

In this episode of the Archetypal Tarot Podcast, hosts Julienne Givot and Cyndera Quackenbush dive deep into the archetypes surrounding the current political landscape. This podcast begins with an exploration of how the ancient Greek legend of Cassandra's gift of foresight—and the accompanying curse of being disbelieved—resonates with recent political challenges. Julienne shares her own "Cassandra moments," reflecting on alarming agendas such as Project 2025, while emphasizing the need for collective action and community in the face of rising authoritarianism. With insights into the dynamics of modern democracy and the importance of staying engaged, this episode is not just a discussion but a rallying call for listeners to remain vigilant and connected. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that blends mythology, politics, and the power of collective heroism! Have you registered to vote? You can check that out in just 30 seconds here: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/

Join us on the Archetypal Tarot Podcast for an enchanting episode with Cyndera Quackenbush and special guest David DePasquale, the creative force behind the mesmerizing deck, The Storyteller's Tarot. David, a seasoned animation art director and storyteller, delves into his latest tarot project, where mythology, history, and spirituality intertwine to craft a deck brimming with vibrant narratives from around the globe. Discover how David's deep-rooted passion for storytelling influenced the creation of this unique deck, filled with rich cultural references and literary nods—from Dante's Divine Comedy to ancient myths. Explore the intricate process behind the deck's creation, including David's intuitive approach to art and his commitment to cultural sensitivity. Whether you're a tarot enthusiast or simply intrigued by the fusion of art and storytelling (like I am!), this episode promises a captivating journey through the world of tarot and animation. Don't miss out on this chance to uncover the magic of The Storytellers Tarot! To support the Archetypal Tarot Podcast, become a paid subscriber at https://archetypalstories.substack.com/        

Celebrating our 100th episode of the Archetypal Tarot Podcast, Julienne Givot and I take a moment to reflect on our incredible journey over the past decade. It all began in a closet in San Francisco, where we embarked on a quest to explore archetypes and the Tarot, weaving together our personal stories and insights along the way. Throughout the years, our lives and the podcast have evolved, shaped by significant events such as the global pandemic which brought us back together. In this reunion, Julienne and I sat down to discuss current events through an archetypal lens, diving into societal divisions and the dehumanizing effects of social media and AI in today's complex world. Julienne shares her reflections on her path as a Free Range Priestess, crafting prayers and feminist rosaries with a deeply personal and intuitive touch. She also has married hundreds of couples on Maui! Meanwhile, I reveal the latest development —twenty-two years in the making—working with my father's stones to create a 3rd Edition Story Through Stone Reflection Card deck, soon to be released. After a decade and 100 episodes, we express our deep gratitude for our listeners and the opportunity to embark on this podcast journey together. With enthusiasm, we look forward to exploring deeper themes of life, spirituality, and human experience in future episodes, inviting our audience to join us in this ongoing exploration. Links: Julienne Givot can be found at: https://revjulienne.com and https://www.etsy.com/shop/freerangepriestess/ Cyndera's Story Through Stone card project can be supported here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/story-through-stone-reflection-cards/x/24162339#/ For a now-dated but still relevant understanding of AI, watch the documentaries provided at https://www.humanetech.com To support this podcast and receive special video access to all podcast recordings, subscribe at archetypalstories.substack.com

This is a book about Tarot, and it will scratch every itching question that asks, “Can I really ask the cards that?” Not only that, but this is a fiercely practical guide that will hold your hand as you face these questions. It will give you accessible understanding and WORDS in the face of life's events that often rob us of speech. Plus, Theresa, aka the Tarot Lady, is just fun and comfortable to talk to. Her voice, as in all her books, comes through familiar and warm like a best friend. She shares herself and her true life experience so you don't feel so alone. This podcast conversation delves into specific chapters of the book, such as dealing with death and dying, pregnancy loss, ends of relationships, and serious illnesses. Theresa provides examples of tarot spreads and exercises, like the "Words Left Unsaid" journaling exercise, to help individuals process their feelings and regrets. Additional topics include: How Tarot can be used for personal reflection, Tarot for caregiving, Tarot for coping with collective grief, finding empowerment and resilience with the cards, how to ask health related questions, and facilitating difficult conversations with children. Theresa explains that she wrote this book to fill a gap in Tarot literature, providing interpretations, spreads, and professional advice for readers dealing with challenging circumstances. I am sure you will treasure Theresa's personal experiences and insights as they highlight the role of Tarot in processing emotions we may have hereto thought impossible to approach. You never know when you may need to pull this one off the shelf for some friendly help! You may purchase the book The Cards You're Dealt: How to Deal When Life Gets Real here: https://redwheelweiser.com/book/the-cards-youre-dealt-9781578638031/ P.S. It's a big birthday and anniversary month coming up for the Archetypal Tarot Podcast! If you would like to support the podcast please consider becoming a paid subscriber on https://archetypalstories.substack.com/ or backing my new Story Through Stone card deck release. There are perks for contributions! Check out the details here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/story-through-stone-reflection-cards/x/24162339#/

Your Archetypal Tarot Podcast Host, Cyndera Quackenbush here! After spending decades with the Tarot, I find myself still tapping all their mysteries and layers of interpretation. Here and there, the Lenormand started to tap at my window and I got curious what this divination system was all about. I got my first Lenormand deck years ago, and drew my first card (a practice I later learned was not suited to Lenormand readings). What card did I get? The Coffin. Not long after that the pandemic began. Life (and death) happened…   It wasn't until I came across Lenormand expert Erika Robinson, that I was introduced properly to this method and how it could be used for readings. This podcast unveils Lenormand for all listeners and Erika even gives me a reading on the show! Her warmth and clarity is stunning. Here are a few of my takeaways from our conversation: As the title of Erika's book suggests, Lenormand can be seen as a language of divination. The way the cards work together in a spread is like interpreting a sentence, or (my favorite thing) telling a story that speaks to your question. Who better than Erika, long-time English teacher and writer, to break this down for us? Cards are rarely picked for 1-card readings. Cards are best interpreted in relationship to each other in a spread. There is a beautiful simplicity inherent in the Lenormand. Meanings can be memorized and fortunes told even with a regular deck of playing cards. Erika is just a wonderful person - fun to chat and connect with! Her reading was insightful and dead on. Check out Erika's latest publication, The Language of Lenormand and her beautiful deck, Lenormand of Hope:   Thank you Erika for coming onto the Archetypal Tarot Podcast!

This delightful dialogue with Kara Simons introduces her new book You Belong Here: A Story of Otherworldly Help in Finding My Place, which will launch its Kickstarter campaign on May 7th. Kara recounts her journey of breaking away from a restrictive and damaging belief system rooted in Mormon theology. Her experience of being torn away from deep family connections at a young age paved her path toward a direct connection with the other world. She found guidance from the forces and animals of nature, which lead to the creation of her Prairie Majesty Oracle and Song of the Grandmothers. Kara is a mother of 3 and a practicing lawyer too, so you get a well-grounded and practical perspective that is rare in the spiritual canon. Have you ever felt you might need a spiritual lawyer to come and draw up some contracts for greater self-awareness and boundary setting? With Kara's guided questions at the end of each section of her book, search no further! This autobiographical book is not just a beautiful read but a gateway of encouragement and allowance for each person's deeper access to spirit. Please join the Archetypal Tarot Podcast in celebrating the bravery of Kara's work - you can sign up to receive updates at the following link: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/46e707e0-76b3-4db2-8993-607cbd3d7eeb/landing

For the Archetypal Tarot Podcast's special Women's History Month edition of the podcast, we're featuring the art and interview of Rachel Phillips! Though her work doesn't (yet) appear in the form of tarot decks or grimoires, Rachel's creations tap into the communicative powers of photo manipulation and the magic that such manipulation has on our own reflections of time, ancestry and the journey of women as both the viewer and viewed. Rounding out the end of last year, Cyndera had the chance to go and visit Rachel's exhibition Holding Time, Tracing Light held at San Francisco State University's School of Art and Design.  Cyndera at the life-size Ghost Light Theater Projection! She had so much fun playing with shadows and pretending to be part of the art!   Cyndera had originally been drawn to Rachel's artistry in the form of her collection called Divinations.

Archetypal Tarot is thrilled to release this latest podcast with guest Dr. Giavanni Washington about her new oracle deck, The Black Goddess Within. It was inspiring to meet a woman who has followed her ancestral wisdom and is blazing a powerful path of healing through conversation and connection through the imagery and words of her oracle. This deck, for Every Body, features photographs of real woman embodying the goddesses of Africa in its many territories and elements (beautifully bedecked by illustrator Marla Warner). Meet stunning mermaids in the deck along with warriors, healers and other divinities of different ages, body types, abilities, skin tones and gender expressions.  The deck links the Black body to her storied, ancestral and mythology past in the roots of Africa. Past and present are bridged offering specific healing to Black women in particular, and any who wish to welcome the deep expressions of these goddesses within their modern lives. This deck welcomes and challenges us to see beyond the veils of a white-valued society to the many-faceted aspects of Black Beauty, Black Divinity and Black Joy. Many thanks to Dr. Giavanni for joining the Archetypal Tarot Podcast

The Chinese 5 Elements Oracle is a deck to accompany you in the adventure that is and will be 2024, and also in the new cycle we find ourselves according to Chinese Metaphysics. 2024 launches “the Age of 9” which is the last cycle of the 180-year great cycle of the Nine Periods. It is said to bring back a rise in Yin Energy, ruled by the Fire trigram Li which is associated with spirituality and middle aged women (never been so excited to turn 40 this year!!) The Lunar New Year itself will welcome the Wood Dragon. We met with Vicki Iskandar, creator of The Chinese Five Elements Oracle, in this podcast to discuss what we can expect from this cycle and symbolism. Surprisingly, Vicki's words on this card and cycle were all about joy. In 2024, we find ourselves in an election year, not just in the United States, but with over 50 countries deciding between authoritarian and democratic leaders. Already we see divisiveness and tension playing out with over 110 armed conflicts through out the world - how can we possibly participate and cultivate joy? "Joy, associated with Fire element, is the key to raising our frequency. This is especially critical in the Age of 9… As the world becomes more divided, those who are able to cultivate inner joy will be the ones who'll keep moving up on the path to bring light to others; fear and negativity may push others to spiral downward." ~Vicki Iskander Many of the messages within The Chinese Five Elements Oracle are designed lovingly to stoke your inner joy. From the messages of Heaven and Earth to the charming illustrations provided by Candice Soon, you are sure to find that special spark that is uniquely your own joy. Happy 2024! Happy Lunar New Year! Happy Age of 9 to you! To glimpse imagery from this glorious deck in the Video Interview, along with other perks, please become a paid subscriber on Substack!

If you were to walk a Tarot path and see each familiar card, Major and Minor, with a recognizable human face, you will have stumbled onto the Unfolding Path universe! In this interview, Athene and Cyndera discuss spiritual belief and creation as well as how she makes the tarot images tangible and relatable in an intuitive way. Athene shares her journey with us, which in turn becomes a tool that can welcome communication with the beyond to inform our own paths. The imagery included in this deck features animals, plants, and a cast of modern and diverse people—all with a mystical touch. Each suit is represented by a different color palette while characters of varying color, size, ability, and age create a beautiful community. This 78-card deck and guidebook is the perfect compass for those seeking self-discovery. ATHENE NOCTUA is the artist and creator behind several oracle and tarot card decks. Her creative process is deeply meditative and forms a key pillar of her spiritual practice. Placing herself at the service of Spirit, she works to create divination tools that open a channel of communication between us and the Divine. Living deep in the English countryside on a renovated canal barge, her art is inspired by the energies and cycles of life in the natural environment around her. For the Video version of this podcast, subscribe to https://archetypalstories.substack.com/  

This newly released oracle deck was created by artist Carrie Paris and writer Tina Hardt. The Beloved Dead invites us into conversation with ancestor archetypes and spirit guides. Pictures of the past from both known and unknown sources help to shed light on unconscious patterns unfolding in our daily lives. This rich conversation between Tina and Cyndera unveils how this Oracle deck came to be (it started with a picture!) and how the collaboration between Tina and Carrie blossomed (it started with a card reading!). Amongst these stories, Tina delves into the structure of this 81-card Oracle, tips on usage, and some ways to look at the shadow aspects of the cards. She also distinguishes between the process of divination and mediumship, both of which she has pursued and practiced in her extensive channeling of words, Spirit and ideas. Additional collaborations between Carrie Paris and Tina Hardt include The Siren's Song and The Relative Tarot.

Co-Creator of The Archetypal Podcast, Julienne Givot, returns for this very special podcast and interview with Perdita Finn! Perdita, Julienne and Cyndera discuss the deep meaning and magic inherent in having a daily connection with ancestors, and all friends, beyond the grave. Perdita Finn's father, a doctor, used to arrive home in the middle of the night and find his three-year-old daughter sitting in the dark in front of a broken figurine from some lost Nativity scene of the Virgin Mary. Not only was their family not religious but Perdita would not even see the inside of a church for another decade. Perdita didn't remember this...and her father would not tell her this story until just before his death. It took her almost a half century to uncover her childhood devotion and to begin to make sense of it. A longtime Zen student, she decided she'd had enough of priests and lineages and fundraising campaigns soon after the birth of her children. She preferred to be out in the woods with her kids and caring for various wild animals they discovered that needed help. Once they rehabilitated 16 baby possums together. A pet goose marched up and down the long driveway to their house in the Catskills. In 2011 in the events described in The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary her life changed forever. Rediscovering her devotion to the Lady freed her own voice at last. She is the co-founder with her husband Clark Strand of The Way of the Rose, an eco-feminist rosary fellowship dedicated to the rights of the earth and the rights of women. More of her writing can be found at wayoftherose.org *This description contains content from Perdita Finn's bio featured on Amazon. *Julienne Givot's amazing Ancestor Hoops are available in her Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreeRangePriestess You can access the video of this interview by subscribing to archetypalstories.substack.com!  

Join Cyndera Quackenbush in this special recording as she interviews Kate Farrell about the patterns and archetypes of the Heroine's Journey and how it unfolds throughout the movie Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig. ** WARNING - THIS RECORDING INCLUDES SPOILERS FOR THE FILM BARBIE This interview covers the differences between the more commonly known “Hero's Journey” popularized by Joseph Campbell. With parallels to ancient myth, the world's first writing, and fairy tales, the heroine's journey has the power to reach and validate women in their real-world lives. A deeper exploration within this interview reveals how the Heroine's Journey can be a transformative experience open to anyone regardless of gender. Kate Farrell believes in the power of story. A graduate of the School of Library and Information Studies, UC Berkeley, she has been a language arts classroom teacher (pre-school and grades kindergarten through 12th), author, librarian, university lecturer, and storyteller in Northern California since 1966.  Kate has founded Woven with the vision to enhance and elevate the feminine in 21st century culture by applying the universal archetypes of the heroine's journey to creative works that reflect a clear awareness of the vital role of the feminine in our era. Woven's mission statement is to provide opportunities to explore the fundamental aspects of the universal heroine's journey through activities such as, but not limited to, talks, workshops, training, retreats, in person and online, publications, and other media. You can sign up for Kate's upcoming workshops by visiting her website: https://katefarrell.net/events/

This podcast celebrates the beautiful blooming of the Rosebud Tarot, now available from Weiser Books! Cyndera interviews artist Amanda Lee Stilwell and writer/diviner Diana Rose Harper. This deck depicts the glories of roses in their many forms along with vintage photographs collaged with sensuous altar imagery. Each card interpretation is introduced with an individualized poem that opens and expands the image translation (this podcast features Diana reading her poem from “The Star”). Tarot titles and suits are creatively re-imagined, busting old tarot restrictions to make both a queer and BIPOC-friendly deck. In addition to deep discussions on process and collaboration details, this podcast also unveils powerful gardening magic such as intentional tools and the use of rose stems as protective wards. After witnessing this playful deck and its creators, prepare to have your perspective of roses - and tarot - transformed.

This is the story of Cyndera's dad, the Archetypal Tarot's host and creator of the Story Through Stone Reflection Card deck. The billion year-old stones that her father Jim Quackenbush found within the Mojave desert contain rare naturally-occurring imagery that inspired not only the cards but a new process of card readings.  This is an origin story. This is a family story. This is a story from the earth herself.  To see additional imagery and video surrounding this podcast, please head over to Cyndera's substack archetypalstories.substack.com or to her website storythroughstone.org  

Asha Frost, a member of the Chippewas of unceded Nawash First Nation (present day Ontario, Canada) shares with Cyndera about her Oracle deck and recently released book, You are the Medicine: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection and Animal Spirit Guidance. When so much traditional knowledge, life and livelihood has been lost through colonization, where can we even begin to pick up the pieces? New hope is found in the great gift of Frost's Oracle, illustrated by Steph Littlebird. Steeped in Ojibway teachings, Asha has retrieved this wisdom from ancestors and from her own bones, to share with both indigenous and non-indigenous seekers. She instructs her audience on how to approach and use this medicine respectfully, with the true belief that these teachings can guide each of us back to our own unique medicine. How might the world transform if we are to walk in our own gifts, tailored from our own healed ancestors? While revealing traditional insights, Asha's work is also immensely inclusive for our modern world. Asha embraces two-spirit folks in her work and introduces guides that are non-binary in both her imagery, stories and language. A whole-hearted gift from a rainbow healer, podcast listeners will love Asha Frost and for the visionary work that lies within her words and Oracle. ASHA FROST (she/her) is an Indigenous Medicine Woman and a member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation. As an energy healer, homeopath, and mentor, Asha has guided thousands of people through profound and lasting transformation with her ceremonies, teachings, and speaking events. Asha lives on Anishinaabe, Huron-Wendat, and Haudenosaunee Territory, with her husband and two beautiful children, with whom she co-creates a better world for the seven generations to come. Visit her online at ashafrost.com

“The only question in the end is whether I can find and tell my inner story,  which is also my inner truth.” ~ Michael Meade. What fairy tale, myth or story most resembles what your mother lived in her formative years? This month's podcast is a special early tribute to Cyndera's mom for Mother's Day! This podcast includes her story as a child, and its many parallels to the Cinderella story: absent mother, absent father, abandonment, perseverance, patience, kindness, birds, housework, stepmother, stepsisters, fairy godmother, the magic carriage, the dog, the dream come true.... A video version of this reading is available for paid subscribers on the Archetypal Stories Substack! The article and video includes pictures of Cyndera's mom and images from the Little Golden Book version that captured my her imagination and heart as a little girl.  Enjoy and... Happy Mother's Day!  

Cyndera welcomes Melissa Townsend - artist, psychic and card creator - to her home in Suisun, California. Over tea, the two discuss the deep process of working with the philosophies of Putanjali through the creation of art work inspired by the yoga sutras. Townsend has dedicated a painting of her personal process to EVERY yoga sutra (Books 1-4). The work of the sutras and the art of Tarot are compared and contrasted. The vital nature of doing such deep artistic work in the age of AI is revealed.  Melissa's work can be purchased through her website at https://melissa-townsend.com Melissa's Bio:  Melissa Townsend is an Artist, Author, Psychic & Astrologer, and  lives in San Francisco with her husband and son.  She has been a practitioner of Yoga for over 35 years, and studied Sanskrit for over 15 years, now teaching the language to others. Melissa has also translated the Yoga Sutras, and has been creating paintings inspired by them since 2011. The paintings, translations, and commentary of the Yoga Sutras, Book One and Book Two, have been published in full-color, soft-bound books and as Meditation Cards.  You can also find Melissa on YouTube videos on Astrology and the Tarot. She has created a couple Tarot Decks including The Subtle Tarot.  The unifying force behind all of Melissa's work lie the age-old questions, the ones that push us onto the spiritual path, “Who am I?” and “Why am I here?” All of this is a way to engage with each other, as we all ask and try to answer those questions.      

The Rider-Waite-Smith deck has been known as the preeminent Tarot deck that first illustrated the entire Minor Arcana along with a re-imagining of the Major Arcana that has influenced hundreds of deck on the market today. This podcast interviews Weiser author and editor Judika Illes and researcher/artist/designer Kathryn Sky-Peck about their recently released Weiser Tarot that features Pamela "Pixie" Colman Smith's original line art with freshly watercolor painted cards. The Weiser Tarot presents a fresh face that embraces figures on a varying spectrum of skin tone and gender orientation. The creators' process with this landmark deck inspires all of us to come to this antiquated deck with fresh eyes and to "examine each card one by one, prior to considering the interpretations of others." The 78 pieces of art, originally drawn by Smith, "open our intuition and imagination to explore our hearts and minds" (Illes 2022). More about Judika Illes: Born in New York City, Judika Illes is a lifelong lover, student, and practitioner of the magickal arts. She is the author of numerous books devoted to magic spells, witchcraft, saints, spirits, and the paranormal including the best-selling Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells and Encyclopedia of Spirits. Her other books include Pure Magic: A Complete Course in Spellcasting, Magic When You Need It, Encyclopedia of Witchcraft, and Daily Magic, a perpetual calendar of spells, rituals, and feasts. Judika is also the curator of two books of occult fiction. Someday she will publish some occult fiction of her own. Judika is a certified aromatherapist and has been a professional tarot card reader since 1988. Judika has worked as an editor for Weiser Books since 2015. Before that, she worked for The Witches' Almanac.  She teaches about spell-casting and other topics in the US, internationally, and virtually. Her website is under construction, but Judika is easily found on-line at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJudikaIlles  Instagram: @judikailles and Twitter: @JudikaIlles More about Kathryn Sky-Peck: Kathryn Sky-Peck has been a life-long student of the esoteric arts. Currently Creative Director at Red Wheel/Weiser, she has been with Weiser books off and on since 1981 when she first began working with the publisher. She is an award-winning poet, a fine artist, and—when the grace of youth allowed it—a modern dancer. She sees all these art forms interconnected, finding color and movement in words and music in poetry. She has been the sole proprietor of Sky Peck Design for the last 27 years, where she maintains a select group of clients, most notably The Witches Almanac and Ibis Press. In her role as book development director at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, she authored Who Has Seen the Wind? and The Poet's Delay, both compilations of poetry based on the museum's art collection. She loves the anonymity of being in the background, from where she's had the honor to work with, support, and learn from some of the occult world's best-known authors. Not on social media, she lives at the edge of a New England wood with her cat Milo.

The Tarot Lady, Theresa Reed, visits the Archetypal Tarot Podcast with tips on intuition and the power of free will. We discuss her book on Astrology and Tarot and how to overcome fears of "bad" charts or cards. This episode begins with Theresa's own story - how she was in a slump with her career and was surprised to get a reading that she would one day run her own business. She has now been a successful tarot reader for over 30 years and author of many publications. This interview and book details how most of us need to "twist our fate" to best understand ourselves, bring our gifts to the world and thrive even when challenges in our charts arise. If you're curious or drawn to better utilizing tarot and astrology to guide your decision-making The Tarot Lady is the wise sister you've always wanted to listen to! For video of this special interview, become a subscriber at archtypalstories.substack.com!  

Happy New Year and happy new podcast platform! I am writing to let you know that all new Archetypal Tarot Podcasts will be published on Substack at archetypal stories.substack.com.   You can head over there now to listen to Song of the Grandmothers: An Interview with Deck Creator Kara Simons! This beautiful deck's insights restore our connection to grandmother energy for everyone, and to the larger natural world.    This great shift comes with an immense THANK YOU for supporting the podcast on Podbean. I hope you will consider subscribing and supporting the podcast on its new platform. All old episodes will still be available here on Podbean and also on Youtube (thank you Richard Cox for uploading those!!)    Yours in Tarot Podcasting,   Cyndera Quackenbush

In this interview with oracle deck creator Kara Simons, Cyndera and Kara explore the bounty of wisdom from the prairie plains through its animals, flora and elemental beings. At the heart of this beautiful and boldly illustrated deck is the revelation of self sovereignty, and the invitation therein to reclaim a direct connection with nature. Kara breaks down the channeled wisdom of these cards and the structure that organically emerged during the cards' creation. Stories of synchronicity and deep learning abound, including how the connection with artist Amy Putney Koenig was sparked. Carefully crafted questions emerge from each card that will clarify your inquiries and stir up transformative intuition. Any and all are welcome to the wildness of the prairie to open to its expansive wisdom!  Find out more anout Kara, her decks and connect with her on her website joyfulresonance.com  This episode is sponsored Freerange Priestess on Etsy - you'll find nontraditional rosaries, quirky prayer beads, sacred jewelry and more.   freerangepriestess.com  /  https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreeRangePriestess BIG Thanks to our patrons:  Peter, Janet, Richard, Joro, Juniper and Rash of Stay Woke Tarot.   We appreciate our Patrons and their support!  You can find out more about the fabulous benefits of being a Patron at http://tiny.cc/tarotpodcast Are you a fan of this podcast?  Rate and review us on whatever app you use to listen.  Connect with us on Instagram & Facebook @TarotPodcast  our email is tarotpodcast @ gmail.com The podcast is produced by Both/And Media  Theme music by: The Lunar Group

This episode Julienne is in conversation with Sophie Bashford, author of The Goddesses, Gods & Gaurdians oracle deck recently published by Hay House and with beautiful illustrations by Hillary Wilson. Together they discuss the universal archetypal patterns and perspectives seen in the cards and guidance on working with these energies.  Sophie Bashford is a UK based author, channel and much-loved expert on Goddesses. She supports people all over the world to awaken their soul memories of the Goddess through her Moon Temple Membership, private sessions and retreats.   www.sophiebashford.com     Follow her on Instagram BIG Thanks to our patrons:  Peter, Janet, Richard, Joro, Juniper and Rash of Stay Woke Tarot.   We appreciate our Patrons and their support!  You can find out more about the fabulous benefits of being a Patron at http://tiny.cc/tarotpodcast   This episode is sponsored Freerange Priestess on Etsy - you'll find unconventional rosaries, quirky prayer beads, sacred jewelry and more.   https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreeRangePriestess  

Cyndera Quackenbush interviews Theresa Reed aka "The Tarot Lady" in this latest installment of the Archetypal Tarot Podcast. Celebrating her recently released deck Tarot for Kids, these two Geminis dive deep into the discussion around early life and the intuitive arts. How can children learn to use Tarot? How can they trust their instincts? How can intuitive wisdom be nurtured and cultivated at an early age? These questions and more are illuminated with real life stories from the Tarot Lady and her own experiences as a precocious child, mother and card reader for thousands. You'll emerge from this podcast with renewed hope for the next generation!   BIG Thanks to our patrons:  Peter, Janet, Richard, Joro, Juniper and Rash of Stay Woke Tarot.   We appreciate our Patrons and their support!  You can find out more about the fabulous benefits of being a Patron at http://tiny.cc/tarotpodcast   This episode is sponsored Freerange Priestess on Etsy - you'll find unconventional rosaries, quirky prayer beads, tarot jewelry and more.  freerangepriestess.com  /  https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreeRangePriestess   About The Tarot Lady: Theresa Reed (aka “The Tarot Lady”) is a world-renowned Tarot expert who has been reading Tarot—and teaching Tarot to curious students—for close to 30 years.  She is the author of Tarot: No Questions Asked – Mastering  the Art of Intuitive Reading and The Tarot Coloring Book, an illustrated tour through the world of Tarot with coloring sheets for every card in the deck. Theresa is also the author of Astrology For Real Life (A No B.S. Guide for the Astro-Curious) and the co-author of Tarot for Troubled Times with Shaheen Miro. Her latest project is Tarot for Kids, a kid-friendly tarot deck with artist Kailey Whitman. In addition to writing, teaching, podcasting, and speaking at Tarot conferences, Theresa also runs a popular website—TheTarotLady.com—where she dishes out advice, inspiration and tips for Tarot lovers of all experience levels. She also hosts two educational podcasts: Tarot Bytes and Astrology Bytes, which have been downloaded by millions of people around the world. Follow Theresa on Twitter and Instagram for her daily “Six Second Tarot Readings”—plus photos of her extremely handsome cat, Monkey. Photographer credit: Jessica Kaminski

The Archetypal Tarot Podcast celebrates the arrival of Spring with a special guest, storyteller Priscilla Howe. She is the author of the recently released sampler of Bulgarian Folktales called Clever, Kind, Tricky and Sly. With so much happening in the world, with an eye particularly on Eastern Europe, Priscilla and Cyndera find hope, laughter and wisdom within the trickster archetype, embodied by "Clever Peter" and also the old woman archetype "Baba Marta." Priscilla tells two tales from her book and Cyndera follows suit with a made-up Bulgarian-inspired story of her own. This podcast is full of heart as it unveils aspects of the trickster that can be kind as well as sly. About author Priscilla Howe: Storyteller Priscilla Howe has traveled the world with a bagful of puppets and a headful of stories since 1993. Her favorite story is the one she's telling at any given moment, and her favorite audience is the one right in front of her. She is a native New Englander who lives in Lawrence, Kansas with a cat named Pippin. Priscilla's new book, Clever, Kind, Tricky and Sly: A Bulgarian Folktale Sampler just came out, thanks to Parkhurst Brothers Publishers.  Find out more about and connect with Priscilla through her website https://www.priscillahowe.com/  .   Stay in touch with us!  We're in Instagram & Facebook @TarotPodcast  our email is tarotpodcast @ gmail.com     BIG Thanks to our patrons: Janet, Joro, Peter, Richard, Juniper and Rash of Stay Woke Tarot.   We appreciate our Patrons and their support!  You can find out more about the fabulous benefits of being a Patron at http://tiny.cc/tarotpodcast   This episode is sponsored Freerange Priestess on Etsy - you'll find unconventional rosaries, quirky prayer beads, tarot jewelry and more.  freerangepriestess.com  /  https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreeRangePriestess   The podcast is produced by Both/And Media  Theme music by: The Lunar Group  

This episode we welcome back a long time friend of the podcast, Rashunda Tramble.  (You might know her as Rash of Stay Woke Tarot). We recorded this late last year about her book: The Numinous Tarot Guide:  A New Way to Read the Cards.  If you don't have a copy, well we highly recommend it.  We discuss her book, reexamine tradition and unpack some gems found in The Hierophant card.    About Rash Rashunda Tramble is a writer and Tarot reader originally from Memphis, Tennessee now living in Switzerland. She has a BA in Film and an MA in Creative Media Practice. She is also a member of Mensa and a certified Reiki IV practitioner. She has worked in radio and television in the US, and marketing and communications (art, luxury and finance) in Europe. Having worked with the Tarot for over 20 years, she offers professional readings under the moniker Stay Woke Tarot and is the co-author of “The Numinous Tarot Guide: A New Way to Read the Cards”. Follow her on IG & Twitter: @staywoketarot Website (book a reading!) https://www.staywoketarot.com/   Stay in touch with us!  We're in Instagram & Facebook @TarotPodcast  our email is tarotpodcast @ gmail.com   BIG Thanks to our patrons:  Joro, Peter, Janet, Richard, Juniper and Rash of Stay Woke Tarot.   We appreciate our Patrons and their support!  You can find out more about the fabulous benefits of being a Patron at http://tiny.cc/tarotpodcast   The podcast is produced by Both/And Media  Theme music by: The Lunar Group  

We are over-the-moon excited to share our conversation with deck creator, artist and magic maker Chris-Anne.  You might know her from her wildly cool The Lightseer's Tarot. In this episode we discuss her brand new deck: The Tarot of Curious Creatures.  With their illuminating conversations and grounded wisdom, the curious and quirky characters in this 78 (+1) deck are a strangely familiar twist on the traditional tarot. And we think you're gonna love it.    The Tarot of Curious Creatures is available November 2nd and can be ordered from her website chris-anne.com and the usual places you get your decks.    More about Chris-Anne:  Chris-Anne is a deck creator, artist, and magic-maker, as well as a marketing strategist and owner of Pixelbrand: a branding and graphic design company. She offers unique courses for creators that combine marketing and branding with manifestation and intuition. She successfully Kickstarted three independent card decks: The Sacred Creators Oracle, The Light Seer's Tarot, and The Muse Tarot-all now available through Hay House. Her latest card deck, The Tarot for Curious Creatures releases this fall.  Website: chris-anne.com Instagram: @pixiecurio   Stay in touch with us!  We're in Instagram & Facebook @TarotPodcast  our email is tarotpodcast@gmail.com Now you can find Cyndera and Julienne on clubhouse!    This episode is sponsored Freerange Priestess on Etsy - you'll find unconventional rosaries, quirky prayer beads and more.  freerangepriestess.com  /  https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreeRangePriestess   BIG Thanks to our patrons:  Joro, Peter, Janet, Richard, Juniper and Rash of Stay Woke Tarot.   We appreciate our Patrons and their support!  You can find out more about the fabulous benefits of being a Patron at http://tiny.cc/tarotpodcast   The podcast is produced by Both/And Media  Theme music by: The Lunar Group

Happy New Year from the Archetypal Tarot Podcast! For their annual New Year's ritual, Julienne Givot and Cyndera Quackenbush sit down with a couple decks to draw their cards for 2022. For the Major Arcana card, Cyndera picks from the recently released Tarot in Pandemic and Revolution and Julienne picks a card from the Archetype Cards of Caroline Myss. These cards are not pre-picked before the podcast, allowing listeners to hear the intuitive, gut reactions to the revealed images, themes and archetypes. Find out what's in store for 2022 with The Archetypal Tarot Podcast New Year's edition!    Stay in touch with us!  We're in Instagram & Facebook @TarotPodcast  our email is tarotpodcast @ gmail   This episode is sponsored Freerange Priestess on Etsy - you'll find unconventional rosaries, quirky prayer beads, tarot jewelry and more.  freerangepriestess.com  /  https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreeRangePriestess  

For our latest installment of star Tarot deck makers, we're thrilled to share this interview with artist-extraordinaire Cat Pierce! Known for her successful contributions in psychedelic indie music, she has recently turned her artistic expressions towards her own version of the classic Tarot. The Wandering Star Tarot is a beautifully illustrated deck acting like a compass for individual readers to use in their own inward journeys of reflection. Our interview explores the topics of intuition, creative process and the relationships between music and Tarot. We delve deep into the youthful, feminine and haloed figures that gaze out directly to each reader. The Mother Star and The Creator, additions to the traditional 78 cards of the Rider Waite, are discussed in detail along with the ethics of Yes/No Questions. There is also an undeniable presence of CATS. Get ready to play with Cat Pierce and Julienne and Cyndera in the latest Archetypal Tarot Podcast!   More about Cat Pierce:  Cat Pierce is a singer, songwriter, visual artist, self-proclaimed psychonaut, and spiritual evolution enthusiast. Known primarily for her music, she is one half of the sister-band The Pierces, and has also had success as a solo artist. Her songs have been featured in movies and television shows such as Dexter, Gossip Girl, Riverdale, and more. Most notably, she penned and performed the theme song for the ABC hit show Pretty Little Liars. She has toured the world with Coldplay, Lissie, Adam Green, and Albert Hammond Jr., and performed with Emmylou Harris and Elton John. She has garnered two top ten albums in England, one of which reached Gold status. Her love of drawing, writing, and delving into the mystical inspired her to create her first tarot deck: The Wandering Star Tarot (available now).   Instagram: @iamcatdog Facebook:@CatPierceMusic YouTube: thepierces   Stay in touch with us!  We're in Instagram & Facebook @TarotPodcast  our email is tarotpodcast @ gmail Now you can find Cyndera and I on clubhouse!    This episode is sponsored Freerange Priestess on Etsy - you'll find unconventional rosaries, quirky prayer beads, tarot jewelry and more.  freerangepriestess.com  /  https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreeRangePriestess   BIG Thanks to our patrons:  Joro, Peter, Janet, Richard, Juniper and Rash of Stay Woke Tarot.   We appreciate our Patrons and their support!  You can find out more about the fabulous benefits of being a Patron at http://tiny.cc/tarotpodcast   The podcast is produced by Both/And Media  Theme music by: The Lunar Group

This episode features a conversation about the crossroads of science and intuition in the brand new book: The Premonition Code: How Sensing the Future Can Change Your Life.    Science combines with spirituality in this revolutionary new book as best-selling dream author and Cambridge University academic Theresa Cheung joins forces with cognitive neuroscientist Dr Julia Mossbridge, and together they explain and examine scientific research showing that sensing the future is possible and that it is not set in stone.   The Premonition Code is available now and you can access the companion website ThePremonitionCode.com for in-depth information, training and testing of your pre-cognative skills. Yes YOUR precognitive skills!   Connect with the Archetypal Tarot Podcast on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @TarotPodcast      

It's tempting to assign gender to the Archetypes of Masculine & Feminine but this is often a folly because no matter what you outwardly identify with the most we all have qualities of the Masculine and Feminine or as Carl Jung puts it the Anima and Animus.     This topic is ginormous but Cyndera and Julienne focus on how these archetypes show up in the major arcana.  Julienne parses out several sets based on themes of how the archetypes manifest in the world and as usual the conversation ranges from the personal to the political and how we can use the mythology of tarot for a better understanding of ourselves and our world.     Be sure to check out Cyndera's new online readings at storythroughstone.org/readings    Be a part of our Patron Team! Tiny.cc/tarot Connect with us on Social Media :) Twitter Instagram Facebook   Julienne's sets of the Major Arcana for contemplation of the Masculine & Feminine Archetypes.    Androgynous (Containing both at once organically) Justice World Temperance Judgement   Male  Hierophant Chariot Emperor Magician    Female  Empress Priestess Star Strength   Dualistic (containing both but with distinction between the two)  Devil  Lovers Tower   Open Masculine (Externally masculine but requiring aspects of feminine interiority.) Hanged Man  Hermit  Fool    Open Feminine (Externally feminine but requiring aspects of masculinity) Sun Moon Wheel    If you would like to become one of our most favorite people in the world become a Patron!  just visit tiny.cc/tarot and you too could be like these awesome humans: Sara, Geneva, Richard, Hilary, Cat, Peter,  Rash, Christine,  Alli,  & Yvonne!  Thank you guys!  your support makes all this happen  & you make us smile every day!    Produced by Both/And Media    Theme music by: The Lunar Group 

This episode Cyndera interviews writer and film maker Marieke Lexmond about her writing of the Madigan Chronicles with the use of the 22 Major Arcana cards of the Tarot. Throughout this interview, the influences of nature, magic and archetypes pervade and are revealed through the creative writing process. We'll hear a selection from Marieke's first book, The Dagger and discuss the Magical Tarot Deck that is introduced and explored through her second book of the same title. We have 6 in total to look forward to, as well as a specially created Tarot deck of animals and nature illustrated by Marieke's friend from childhood, Nicole Ruijgrok. Thank you for joining us on this journey of magic, life lessons and tarot-inspired characters as we go "Under the Witches Hat." Marieke Lexmond reads tarot cards, loves food, photography, and travel. She has three sassy little dogs that she likes to take everywhere and have their own Instagram account @urbandogsquad. Her background in filmmaking enabled her to travel and live around the globe. Storytelling is in her blood, from saving her allowance from a very young age to buy books, to her master's degree from the Dutch Film Academy. Fantasy and science fiction are her favorite. She prefers to write fun and mystical stories. Her attraction to nature and places with a magical history brought her to New Orleans and the West Coast of Ireland. As a pagan, she felt an instant connection to the land; it feeds her imagination and has become the inspiration for the Madigan Chronicles. Her website and instagram tag: underthewitcheshat.com @underthewitcheshat Stay in touch with us!  We're in Instagram & Facebook @TarotPodcast    This episode is sponsored Freerange Priestess on Etsy - you'll find unconventional rosaries, quirky rayer beads and more.  freerangepriestess.com  /  https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreeRangePriestess   BIG Thanks to our patrons:  Joro, Peter, Janet, Richard, Juniper and Rash of Stay Woke Tarot.   We appreciate our Patrons and their support!  You can find out more about the fabulous benefits of being a Patron at http://tiny.cc/tarotpodcastt

Today marks our 10 year anniversary of podcasting! From the Fool to the World and back, Story Through Stone founder and teacher Cyndera Quakenbush and Archetypal Consultant, Julienne Givot have been dishing out thoughts, ideas, interviews and wise cracks about the Tarot, archetypes and provocative mythology for the 21st century for a decade.  This episode is a rare opportunity for the two to be together in person discussing the past, present and the future.     email us TarotPodcast@gmail.com  We're in Instagram & Facebook @TarotPodcast    This episode is sponsored Freerange Priestess on Etsy - you'll find unconventional rosaries, prayer beads and more.  freerangepriestess.com  /  https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreeRangePriestess   BIG Thanks to our patrons:  Peter, Janet, Richard, Juniper and Rash of Stay Woke Tarot.   We appreciate our Patrons and their support!  You can find out more about the fabulous benefits of being a Patron at http://tiny.cc/tarotpodcast   The podcast is produced by Both/And Media  Theme music by: The Lunar Group   Podcast guests over the years:  Melissa Cynova, Gregg Levoy, Rashunda Tramble, Nancy Hendrickson, Ke'oni Hanalei, Richard Cox & Nicole Schnackenberg, Theresa Cheung, Barb Kurkas Lee, Ste McCabe, Shawn Nygaard, Weston of Root Lock Tarot, Tim Freke, Angelo Nasios, Jim Curtan, Lupa Greenwolf, Craig Chalquist

Can you connect to your ancestors using the Tarot?  Answer:  YES Julienne and Cyndera join together for a very special interview with Nancy Hendrickson, author of the recently released Ancestral Tarot (full bio below). Like a 3 of cups dancing, hosts and guests embark on a discussion of anchoring with the ancestors, and the growing interest this has in the collective at the moment.  Nancy delves more deeply into the description of the different types of ancestors tarot readers can work with. Beyond ancestors of blood, each person can call on both Ancestors of Time and Place. Drawing the wisdom of daily life lived over centuries, guidance for specific questions and problems can be articulated through Tarot imagery.  Julienne describes a mini reading she did for herself for her beginning ancestor work and Nancy provides further insight, including some perspectives on reversals. To further delight current topic interests, Nancy, Julienne and Cyndera further explore the connection between fairy tales and tarot, as well as the ancestors present in the larger natural world. This episode wraps up with the conclusion that ancestor work is not only popular at the moment, but is necessary for our continued survival on earth. Open your eyes, ears and heart for signs from the ancestors in this latest interview! Nancy Hendrickson is the author of Ancestral Tarot, a book that takes readers into the realm of Ancestors of Blood, Place, and Time using Tarot. She has decades of experience in both genealogy and tarot. Nancy is a columnist for The Cartomancer Magazine, writing about Tarot decks from a cultural perspective. She is active on Instagram @nancysageshadow where she posts daily about Tarot and other forms of divination. You can learn more about Nancy and her work at www.sageandshadow.com This episode is sponsored Freerange Priestess on Etsy - you'll find unconventional rosaries, prayer beads and chaplets made for ancestor work.  https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreeRangePriestess  blog: freerangepriestess.com    Many thanks to our patrons:  Peter, Janet, Richard, Juniper and Rash of Stay Woke Tarot.  We appreciate our Patrons and their support makes all of this possible.  You can find out more about the fabulous benefits of being a Patron at http://tiny.cc/tarotpodcast The podcast is produced by Both/And Media  Theme music by: The Lunar Group

This episode We delve into the world of archetypal fairytales inspired by Cyndera's recent acquisition of volume one of Jungian scholar Marie Louise Von Franz's Archetypal symbols in Fairytales: The Profane and Magical Worlds and Julienne mostly fails a Tarot quiz.  She's hoping for a chance to redeem myself but until then we hope you enjoy our banter about the power of archetypes and story.  Show notes & Reference Links: Volume 1 of the Collected Works of Marie-Louise von Franz: Archetypal Symbols in Fairytales: The Profane and Magical Worlds   This Jungian Life podcast https://thisjungianlife.com/   Clarissa Pinkola-Estes http://www.clarissapinkolaestes.com/   Jean Shinoda-Bolen https://www.jeanbolen.com/   Robert A. Johnson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_A._Johnson_(psychotherapist)   This episode is sponsored by our stalwart patrons:  Peter, Richard, Juniper and Rash of Stay Woke Tarot and Janet.   We appreciate our Patrons and their support makes all of this possible.  You can find out more about the fabulous benefits of being a Patron at http://tiny.cc/tarotpodcast   The podcast is produced by Both/And Media  Theme music by: The Lunar Group

It's the year of the Hierophant - by calculation as well as last months guidance reading for 2021.  SO much Pope and a whole year to work with it. ;-) Both Cyndera and Julienne are in the process of moving, so this month we offer you a replay of our original episode on the Hierophant from 9 years ago! (January 2012)   We hope you enjoy this vintage episode and we'll be back next month with a fresh one.    Many thanks to our generous Patrons: Peter, Janet, Richard, Juniper and Rash of Stay Woke Tarot.   We appreciate our Patrons and their support makes all of this possible.  You can find out more about the fabulous benefits of being a Patron at http://tiny.cc/tarotpodcast   This podcast is sponsored by: freerangepriestess.com  /  https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreeRangePriestess The podcast is produced by Both/And Media  Theme music by: The Lunar Group

Aloha!  It's time for our annual new year card draw.  Cyndera and I got together on Zoom the Morning of January 1st 2021 and drew three focus cards for the new year.  One major arcana card, one Hawaiian Mana card and this year we added one of Cyndera's Story Through Stone Card.   Episode sponsored by:  Free Range Priestess unconventional rosaries & prayer beads on Etsy . Podcast listeners get $2 off their order by using the code MAHALO at check out. https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreeRangePriestess   Cyndera's classes: https://www.storythroughstone.org/workshops   Cards for 2021: Our card from the Story Through Stone deck doesn't have a name but we've dubbed it "The Cave of Light"   From the Hawaiian Mana Cards: Nalu (card 26)     Major Arcana Tarot Card: The Hierophant    

2020 has been full of surprises most of them frankly not so much fun and some devastating but a few have been beautiful.  This episode is a discussion about a deeply feminist practice hidden inside the patriarchy.     Recommended Resources: Free range rosaries & prayer beads by Julienne  https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreeRangePriestess   More beautiful and sacred beads: Aloha Rosa Leis by Geralyn https://aloharosaleis.com/   Recommended Reading/Listening:    The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary What happens when a former Zen Buddhist monk and his feminist wife experience an apparition of the Virgin Mary? https://www.amazon.com/Way-Rose-Radical-Divine-Feminine/dp/0812988957/   Untie the Strong Woman: Blessed Mother's Immaculate Love for the Wild Soul Via personal blessings and stories of visitations, miracles, and common events, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés helps us reconnect with the fierce and loving force of the Blessed Mother.   http://www.clarissapinkolaestes.com/untie_the_strong_woman__blessed_mother_s_immaculate_love_for_the_wild_soul_108856.htm

We are getting all kinds of Witchy this October episode - we're excited to share this conversation with Tarot bad @ss Melissa Cynova.  

Story Through Stone founder and teacher  Cyndera Quakenbush along with her co-host Julienne Givot, Archetypal Consultant and Free Range Priestess discuss the surprising fact that they have been publishing the podcast for 9 years, the Lovers card - internal wholeness - relationships - weddings - prayer - Julienne's role as a Free Range Priestess and Cyndera's deepening into her work with her Story Through Stone Cards.   Big thanks to this episode's sponsor, Melissa Cynova! Melissa is an award winning author and tarot reader from St. Louis, MO.  Her latest book, Kitchen Table Magic is out September 8th.  Check out her website melissacynova.com and follow her on the socials for authentic, wise, big hearted goodness.  You can thank us later.  Melissa on Insta Melissa on FB References:  The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary https://wayoftherose.org/ Check out Julienne's Instagram exploration of beauty on  https://www.instagram.com/revjulienne/ Cyndera's Insta also has some beautiful imagery with her billion year old stones with naturally occurring imagery. https://www.instagram.com/story.through.stone/ Cyndera on Your Tango: https://www.yourtango.com/experts/cyndera-quackenbush

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Episode sponsor: Get your first 5 minute reading for only $5 with Keen so click or tap this link to get started  https://trykeen.com/archetypal   The core survival archetypes are:  The Child, The Victim, The Saboteur and The Prostitute.    Part 1 covered The Child & The Victim  and in this episode we cover The Saboteur and The Prostitute.     For a cinematic deep dive into all of the survival archetypes using the film The Way, check out this downloadable course from Julienne's mentor, Jim Curtan. The Way: A Journey of Healing & Self Acceptance https://gum.co/theway  Use the promo code: rona  for 20% off purchase.   The world seems to be turned upside down, and many of us long for a simple answer to complicated problems.  This two part series discusses 4 archetypes universal to everyone that form the core patterns of survival.    Each of these patterns can give us a place to stand amidst the chaos.  If we are open to observing what archetypal patterns are emerging for us we can better navigate our lives and interact positively for ourselves and our community.    First off, what is an archetype?    Archetypes are universal patterns of talents, motivations and behaviors. They contain a dialogue of how and why we use our energy the way we do. Archetypal patterns are a way to learn about the truth and possibilities of our lives.   Every character archetype has an empowered or light side as well as a disempowered or shadow side.    Archetypes are both universal and personal.   More at Julienne's website: https://archetypist.com/   The Saboteur Corollary or attendant archetypes:  Magician, Alchemist   The Head Mind & Thought Choice, Truth, Self-Esteem Element:  Air   The Saboteur is often the Inner Critic with a running dialogue that picks things to pieces (hence the sabotaging…).  It's the part of us that has a tendency to be logical (empowered) and over-thinking (disempowered). The Alchemist/Magician represents an ability to identify and understand the illusions that the Saboteur concocts and seeing the possibilities in situations.  The ancient Alchemists where focused on changing lead to gold and the symbolic Alchemist can see the gold in the leaden situations.   In film/tv:  Miranda - Sex & the City,  Hermione - Harry Potter    The Prostitute Corollary or attendant archetype:  Lover    The Heart Emotions, Faith, Negotiation, Integrity, Self-Worth Lover / Prostitute Element:  Water   In film/tv:  Charlotte from Sex in the City, Hagrid from Harry Potter    The Prostitute archetype engages lessons in integrity and the sale or negotiation of one's integrity or spirit due to fears of physical and financial survival or for financial gain. This archetype activates the aspects of the unconscious that are related to seduction and control, whereby you are as capable of buying a controlling interest in another person as you are in selling your own power. Prostitution should also be understood as the selling of your talents, ideas, and any other expression of the self–or the selling-out of them. This archetype is universal and its core learning relates to the need to birth and refine self-esteem and self-respect. The disempowered version of the Prostitute is the People Pleaser, the empowered, the Lover who gives from their excess.     R.A.I.N.  process to working with archetypes adapted from work created by Tara Brach.  Acknowledge each of these stages in a journal or other creative outlet.   Recognize - the archetype Accept with Compassion - accept it's message for you with compassion  Investigate - where and why this pattern comes up  Navigate  - to the next right action OR / Non-attachment - dis-engage from it 

The world seems to be turned upside down, and many of us long for a way to navigate the chaos.  This two part series discusses 4 archetypes universal to everyone that form the core patterns of survival.    Each of these patterns can give us a place to stand amidst the chaos.  If we are open to observing what archetypal patterns are emerging for us we can better navigate our lives and interact positively for ourselves and our community.    First off, what is an archetype?    Archetypes are universal patterns of talents, motivations and behaviors. They contain a dialogue of how and why we use our energy the way we do. Archetypal patterns are a way to learn about the truth and possibilities of our lives.   Every character archetype has an empowered or light side as well as a disempowered or shadow side.    Archetypes are both universal and personal.     More on archetypes can be found on Julienne's website:  archetypist.com   The core survival archetypes are:  The Child, The Victim, The Saboteur and The Prostitute.    Part 1 delves into The Child and The Victim and Part 2 will cover The Saboteur and The Prostitute.    Each are their own distinct template but for the core 4 survival archetypes but it's useful to also bring in their strongest corollary archetype.     The Child     Corollary archetype:  Sovereign (or King/Queen) responsible for self, has wide care and concern for others.  Is willing and able to respond to the needs of others.    Empowered attributes:  Imagination  Sees things afresh  Willingness to try something new The rejuvenating power of play Connects with nature  Curiosity - being curious keeps you open - seeking wisdom vs simple answers even if unsubstatiated - these often concretize - become a protected belief because we are not able to let in opposing or new ideas.      Dismpowered attributes:  Naiveté - believing because we want a simple answer. Blind trust / handing our power over to another for protection Temper tantrums Refusal to follow guidance because it's uncomfortable “You're not the boss of me!”    Attendant archetypes:  Seeker, Detective, Guide, Artist, Student   Victim / Warrior  Empowered attributes:  Creates, holds and protects boundaries Uses discernment before engaging in battle Seeks not to hurt others but protect Acknowledges that wounds connect us to each other fostering understanding & compassion  Alerts us to when we are in danger   Dismpowered attributes:  Refusal to move toward healing Hands power over due to woundedness / helplessness  Seeks attention through complaining without movement toward resolution Engages in blame but not toward healing    Attendant archetypes: Judge, Hero, Mentor, Liberator    R.A.I.N.  process to working with archetypes adapted from work created by Tara Brach  Recognize the pattern at work in any situation Accept situation with Compassion Investigate how to move forward Navigate to next right action or connection  OR  Non-attachment - let go