Podcasts about benebell wen

In this thought-provoking episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST, Rachel True and Mat Auryn welcome the brilliant Benebell Wen—lawyer, occult author, and practitioner of esoteric arts. Best known for Holistic Tarot, The Tao of Craft, and I Ching, the Oracle, Wen shares her deep knowledge of divination, Taoist ritual magick, and the intersections of law and mysticism. The conversation explores the distinction between fortune-telling and divination, the power of long-term inner work in magickal practice, and how a disciplined, scientific approach to magick can enhance results. They dive into the challenges of translating ancient texts, the hidden mystical layers of the I Ching, and the ways Western interpretations have shaped (and often distorted) Eastern metaphysical traditions. Wen discusses her upcoming projects, including an Etteilla-based tarot deck and her translation of the Tao Te Ching from ancient Chinese, shedding light on the shamanistic roots often overlooked in mainstream discourse. The hosts also tackle the role of magick in turbulent times, the necessity of protective and grounding practices, and how embracing a daily spiritual routine can counter learned helplessness. Whether you're interested in ancient divination systems, practical magic, or navigating the modern world as a spiritual practitioner, this episode is filled with insight, wisdom, and actionable advice for seekers of all backgrounds.Benebell's Links: Benebell's Website: https://benebellwen.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BenebellWen Benebell's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellwenOur Links:Rachel True Website: https://truehearttarot.comMat Auryn Website: https://auryn.netModern Witch Podcast Network: https://modernwitch.comMat's Omega Retreats: https://www.auryn.net/omegaTrue Heart Intuitive Tarot, Guidebook And Deck: https://a.co/d/9ZNyRu1The Psychic Art of Tarot: Opening Your Inner Eye for More Insightful Readings: https://a.co/d/dUBT1bZPsychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick & Manifestation: https://a.co/d/bHelDwUMastering Magick: A Course in Spellcasting for the Psychic Witch: https://amzn.to/3VesGalPisces Witch: Unlock the Magic of Your Sun Sign: https://a.co/d/cGqcG61

That was Nathaniel's question for this podcast episode. Here's the reading he cast - changing to - Hexagram 26, Great Tending, changing at line 1 to Hexagram 18, Corruption. As you might imagine, the moving line gave us pause for thought! Nathaniel mentioned a previous episode, the one about Family Constellations work, that also featured Hexagram 18, and also Benebell Wen's interesting new translation; I mentioned Margaret Pearson's. (If you'd like to share a reading of your own on the podcast, you can book that here!) https://livingchange.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/episode53.mp3

How do we recognize our wounds as portals to new realities? How might accepting and tending to feelings of powerlessness birth deeper devotions of our paths? Where are we creating artificial separations between pain and beauty? Where have we been taught that our powerlessness makes us unworthy? The theme for January 2025 is The Miraculous Portal of The Wound.In this episode, I share some contemplations for us to return to throughout the month. January 2025 sees Mars's return into Cancer while in retrograde. In contrast, Venus moves into Pisces. This is a vibrant month where the highs are high, the lows are low.I also pulled King of Swords from Benebell Wen's Spirit Keeper's tarot, as well as the Psyche card from the Supra Oracle. If you enjoyed this podcast, consider booking a reading with me. I offer astrology, divination, and subtle alchemy sessions.I also offer a 6-month mentorship container Night Vision. Listen to & purchase my new song Friends on Bandcamp. You can also listen to it on your favorite streaming platforms.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through my newsletter, my Instagram @jonathankoeofficial, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com.

In this episode of Wildly Tarot Podcast, Ettie sits down with Thomas (Hermit's Mirror) to tackle a loaded and timely topic: strategies for navigating the emerging landscape under the new Trump administration. Together, we turn to the cards and Benebell Wen's I Ching methods to ground our discussion and seek insight into what the future may hold. Thomas brings his sharp intellect and deep esoteric knowledge to the helm, guiding us through an intuitive, thoughtful reading that balances practicality with spirituality giving us some surprising answers.  Our deck of the week is the Supernova Tarot, an extraordinary collection of cards that blurs the boundaries of gender and explores surrealist visuals in cheeky ways to create a unique reading perspective.  Join us as we dive deep into what Tarot and I Ching reveal in this episode, offering strategies, coping methods, and insights that can help listeners feel more prepared for what lies ahead.

In episode 459 Benebell Wen joins the show to talk about the I Ching, which is an ancient Chinese system of divination, and how it relates to astrology. Benebell is the author of the new book I Ching, the Oracle: A Practical Guide to the Book of Changes, and is an expert in various forms […]

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description. * The I Ching, also known as The Book of Changes, is a 3000-year-old Chinese divination text. Many use the I Ching as a tool for life guidance, spiritual practice, and ancestral connection. It is a revelation of metaphysical philosophy, epistemology, and ethics, as well as a book of occult secrets. * In this episode, celebrated occultist and scholar Benebell Wen is joined by certified professional tarot reader, creator, and author T. Susan Chang for an illuminating conversation on Benebell's historic new translation and annotations of the I Ching which brings the power and mysticism of The Book of Changes to our contemporary world. * This episode was recorded during a live online event on February 15th, 2024. You can also watch it on the CIIS Public Programs YouTube channel. A transcript is available at ciispod.com. To find out more about CIIS and public programs like this one, visit our website ciis.edu and connect with us on social media @ciispubprograms. * We hope that each episode of our podcast provides opportunities for growth, and that our listeners will use them as a starting point for further introspection. Many of the topics discussed on our podcast have the potential to bring up feelings and emotional responses. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health care and support, here are some resources to find immediate help and future healing: * -Visit 988lifeline.org or text, call, or chat with The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 from anywhere in the U.S. to be connected immediately with a trained counselor. Please note that 988 staff are required to take all action necessary to secure the safety of a caller and initiate emergency response with or without the caller's consent if they are unwilling or unable to take action on their own behalf. * -Visit thrivelifeline.org or text “THRIVE” to begin a conversation with a THRIVE Lifeline crisis responder 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209. This confidential text line is available for individuals 18+ and is staffed by people in STEMM with marginalized identities. * -Visit translifeline.org or call (877) 565-8860 in the U.S. or (877) 330-6366 in Canada to learn more and contact Trans Lifeline, who provides trans peer support divested from police. * -Visit ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics to learn more and schedule counseling sessions at one of our centers. * -Find information about additional global helplines at befrienders.org. * LINKS * Podcast Transcripts: https://www.ciispod.com/ * California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Website: https://www.ciis.edu/ * CIIS Public Programs YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ciispublicprograms * CIIS Public Programs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciispubprograms/ * Mental Health Care and Support Resources: https://988lifeline.org/ https://thrivelifeline.org/ https://translifeline.org/ https://www.ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics https://befrienders.org/

In this episode, we meet Dov Gertzweig, a member of the Create Your Deck Club. Dov shares his decade-long journey of creating his Tarot deck, discussing the challenges he faced and how joining the club propelled his progress. A poignant moment arises when he recounts a pre-order from a friend who passed away before he could complete the deck, serving as a powerful motivator. The conversation delves into imposter syndrome and the importance of building confidence through practice and commitment to one's craft. If you liked this episode, check out the previous GRACED podcast episode with Benebell Wen: https://youtu.be/wWEmdrH4PUk ✨__________ What We Talk About: 00:00 Episode Preview 00:24 Opening 01:00 Introduction 02:12 Interview Begins with Dov 05:57 From Inspiration to Completion 09:11 Musical Themes and Artistic Freedom 13:59 AD - Download the Mystic Mondays App https://www.mysticmondays.com/pages/app 14:26 Dov's Musical Interpretation 15:46 From Doubt to Determination 17:35 The Impact of Community and Commitment 19:41 Fulfilling a Promise 20:28 Honoring Guidance and Expansion 21:19 Fostering Creativity and Community 23:50 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Deck Design 25:58 Reflections on Personal Growth 26:23 Closing Statements 26:45 End of Episode – Make Sure to Leave a Podcast Review! 27:01 End Screen ✨__________ Check out the Mystic Mondays App: https://www.mysticmondays.com/pages/app/Check out the Create Your Deck Club: https://cydc.mysticmondays.com/create-your-deck-club ✨__________ Watch the full podcast interview on YouTube:https://youtu.be/wWEmdrH4PUk ✨__________ Read the full show notes and transcript on the Grace Duong Blog: https://www.graceduong.com/podcast ✨__________

Today's guest is Benebell Wen, a professional lawyer, published author of three books—I Ching The Oracle, The Tao of Craft, and Holistic Tarot—and the self-published creator of the Spirit Keeper's Tarot. In our conversation, we discuss themes of the Wheel of Fortune, concepts of change and fate, and the power of embracing challenges, emphasizing that while control is often out of our hands, focusing on what we can control and being open to synchronicities can lead to magical co-creation and balance. If you liked this episode, check out the previous GRACED podcast episode with Catherine Pilfrey: https://youtu.be/PvbguDQZLJE ✨__________ What We Talk About: 00:00:00 Episode Preview 00:00:21 Opening 00:00:57 Introduction 00:03:16 Interview Begins with Benebell Wen 00:04:08 Integrating Esoteric Wisdom 00:05:24 Cultural Currents and the Wheel 00:07:18 Accepting Life's Rhythms 00:09:06 Letting Go of Control 00:10:40 Understanding Fate and Luck 00:14:14 Karma and Self-Discovery 00:17:07 Karma's Gifts Across Lifetimes 00:19:46 Embracing Individuality Amid Tradition 00:23:26 Connecting with Spiritual Allies 00:26:44 Bridging Cultures and Traditions 00:29:40 Discovering True Self in Change 00:30:31 AD - Download the Mystic Mondays App https://www.mysticmondays.com/pages/app 00:30:48 Predicting Patterns, Not the Future 00:33:47 What's Your Sun, Moon, and Rising Signs? 00:35:17 What Are Your Favorite Rituals? 00:36:37 The Balance of Challenge and Growth 00:40:24 The Double-Edged Sword of Identity 00:44:46 Creation of the Spirit Keeper's Tarot 00:47:26 Synchronicity in Tarot Creation 00:49:10 Butterflies, Dragonflies, and Spiritual Communication 00:50:36 Divine Guidance in Uncertain Times 00:54:10 What is Fear Mongering? 00:56:07 One Card Collective Reading 01:00:58 Closing Statements 01:01:57 End of Episode – Make Sure to Leave a Podcast Review! 01:02:41 End Screen ✨__________ Check out the Mystic Mondays App: https://www.mysticmondays.com/pages/app/Check out the Mystic Mondays Tarot Birth Card Calculators: https://www.mysticmondays.com/tarot-birth-card-calculator/ ✨__________ Watch the full podcast interview on YouTube:https://youtu.be/wWEmdrH4PUk ✨__________ Read the full show notes and transcript on the Grace Duong Blog: https://www.graceduong.com/podcast ✨__________

On today's episode I have the pleasure and honor of speaking with beloved author Benebell Wen about her process and inspiration for writing her most recent book: I Ching the Oracle - A practical guide to The Book of Changes. Benebell shares about the the spirit intelligence of the I Ching (as it differs from other tools for divination) as well as the creation myth that connects with the binary code of yin yang. She also talks about the distinction between the "broken" and unbroken lines that form the trigrams and 64 hexagrams of the I Ching. I loved listening to her stories about how she intuitively worked with the I Ching as a mode of communication with ancestors (her grandmother) before confirming that this was a part of its shamanic origins all along. In this playful conversation, Benebell shares a correspondence between the eight trigrams and the eight phases of the moon. This insight into the lunar phases serves as a reference for understanding the energetic qualities and polarities of the trigrams and their three lines of code as they relate to the lunar phases. I am grateful for how she illustrates this correlation between Fire, Thunder, Wind, Water, Mountain, Earth, Heaven, Lake and the 8 phases of the moon because when you are learning something new, it helps to have something familiar to connect with (like the moon). This was so eye opening for me - and I hope it helps create new neural pathways for you as well! We also touch on the lunisolar calendar and timekeeping as it relates to cycles. She shares about the specific hexagram that corresponds with this year of the Wood Dragon, and speaks a little bit about the qualities of that particular hexagram and what that may foretell about the energy of the year. This is just the tip of the iceberg of a vast subject, so I invite you to receive the generosity of all that Benebell shares through her work. If you love this conversation and want to support this podcast, please leave a 5 star review - thank you! Links: Benebell's Website: https://benebellwen.com/ Free Companion Course for I Ching the Oracle: https://benebellwen.com/i-ching-the-oracle/a-companion-course/ I Ching and the 60-Year Lunar-Solar Calendar Cycle Post about how 2024 corresponds with hexagram 43 when you superimpose the lunar-solar calendar over the I Ching https://benebellwen.com/2024/01/05/i-ching-and-the-60-year-lunar-solar-calendar-cycle/ Asian Wheel of the Year: Lunisolar Astrology: https://benebellwen.com/2022/10/28/asian-wheel-of-the-year-the-lunisolar-agricultural-calendar/ Website. http://www.benebellwen.com YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/c/BenebellWen Twitter. https://twitter.com/benebellwen Instagram. http://www.instagram.com/bellwen Chocolate Dragon Cafe (in Oakland - not Berkeley like I say in the episode): https://www.chocolatedragoncafe.com/ Book: The dragon : nature of spirit, spirit of nature / Francis Huxley THE MOON IS MY CALENDAR 2024 Moon Calendars available in the shop https://themoonismycalendar.com/

The ladies talk about holiday trials and tribulations of the past and rituals for the solstice season. They then welcome Jeff Belanger to talk about all things Krampus and other Yuletide monsters! SPONSORS - Check out the phenomenal tea blends at thejasminepearl.com and save 10% with coupon code WITCH2023. Free shipping on orders over $35. Make sure you let them know you heard about them on That Witch Life Podcast! - Scott Cunningham—The Path Taken A moving portrait of the iconic figure who led the way in establishing Wicca in North America written by his sister, Christine Cunningham-Ashworth. The book also includes appreciations written by key figures in today's world of witchcraft, magic, tarot, and astrology including Amy Blackthorn, Dorothy Morrison, Benebell Wen, and Nicholas Pearson, and includes a foreword by Mat Auryn. Scott Cunningham, who passed away in 1993, wrote the pioneering book Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner radically altered the practice of Wicca, enabling practitioners to self-initiate today, and his books and encyclopedias continue to remain popular today. In recent years, Scott has emerged as a queer icon, especially in the witchcraft world. Little is known about Scott Cunningham, the person, and his little sister Christine, seeks to remedy that through Scott Cunningham – The Path Taken where she writes about their childhood and brings to life what it was like to grow up in the Cunningham household. She also shares the trajectory of Scott's magical path and lifts the veil from Scott's life.  

Benebell Wen is busy, seriously, and a powerhouse of esoteric knowledge, including tarot, folk magic, and the I Ching. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and talking with her. Find Benebell's books, wherever books are sold, and check out her website which is a treasure trove of information on her books and tarot decks, tarot in general, the I Ching, numerology, Feng Shui, in addition to her thoughts on a number of esoteric topics. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places.Autographed copies also available from 1000Volt Press. Follow WitchLit on InstagramFind Victoria at https://readvictoria.com and https://1000voltpress.com and on Instagramand Substack

Juliet Diaz returns to The Witch Wave! She is an Indigenous Taino Cubana from a long line of brujx and spiritualists. She is also a Behike, which is medicine woman and keeper of the Higuayagua Taino tribe. She is also a spiritual & literary activist, an award-winning writer, and a remarkable seven-time bestselling author, with her works being translated into twelve languages. Her literary contributions including the books Witchery, Plant Witchery, and her most recent, The Altar Within, as well as the Seasons of The Witch Oracle Deck series, the Earthcraft Oracle Deck, and the Little Cauldron Academy children's book series releasing in 2024.She is also the publisher at Spirit Bound Press and Little Cauldron where she challenges existing narratives and promotes the importance of diverse and inclusive books.She is also actively involved with the Indigenous People's Movement, a global coalition bringing awareness to issues affecting Indigenous peoples and the planet. Juliet's mission is to help thousands of people worldwide heal, spiritually grow, decolonize their practice, amplify their magic, and connect to their truth and ancestors. On this episode, Juliet discusses her death and rebirth experience that completely changed her course, the pitfalls and vast potential of the modern spirituality movement, and how she's diversifying the publishing industry with her own magical press.Pam also talks about breakdowns and breakthroughs, and answers a listener question about “missing” ancestral magic. Our sponsors for this episode are Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, Snowy Owl Tea, Open Coven, Benebell Wen's book, I Ching, The Oracle (North Atlantic Books), BetterHelp, The Meta Muse Tarot, and Sphere + SundryWe also have brand new print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here.And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam's monthly online rituals, and more! That's patreon.com/witchwave

Ketzirah Lesser, haMa'agelet (The Circle Maker), is a maker and teacher of the sacred arts who is an ordained Kohenet and Celebrant as well as holding a BFA from the University of Miami. Through Devotaj Sacred Arts, she explores Jewishly-rooted making, mussar, and magick to connect past, present, & possible future(s); cræfting artifacts for a forgotten future that is more equitable, just, and spiritually alive. The second edition of her oracle deck, Eit/Aht: a Netivot Wisdom Oracle, which is based on Jewish teachings recently funded in only five days on Kickstarter and will be available to the public soon. She lives in Washington, DC with her husband, two pet rabbits, and a house filled with ensouled teddy bears, enchanted appliances, and magickal creatures. On this episode, Ketzirah discusses her peace amulet for Israel-Palestine, the history of Jewish witches, and how she crafts magic in all aspects of her Jewitchery.Pam also talks about her current thinking about Israel-Palestine and intergenerational wounds, as a Jewitch who believes in manifesting peace for all. Donate to Doctors without BordersKetzirah's sigil for peace is hereOur sponsors for this episode are Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, Snowy Owl Tea, Open Coven, BetterHelp, The Many Moons 2024 Lunar Planner, Benebell Wen's book, I Ching, The Oracle (North Atlantic Books), Sphere + Sundry, and the Psyche Magic podcast We also have brand new print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here.And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam's monthly online rituals, and more! That's patreon.com/witchwave

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It's only fitting that we get to chat with a true "star" of the tarot world Benebell Wen for this beautiful card. Learn the historical contexts of this card as well as its meaning in everyday uses. Websites & socials mentioned: benebellwen.com @bellwen on Instagram @tarotheroespod on Instagram Host @erinstagram on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠ Song credits: music under license from Shutterstock.com Bite Your Tongue by Mark Walloch

Discover the mysteries of the I-Ching with our exclusive interview with a seasoned practitioner! Dive deep into the ancient Chinese divination system's relevance in today's world, its intersection with psychology, and how it relates to other esoteric practices. This insightful discussion demystifies the concepts of Yin-Yang, the Five Elements, and the Eight Trigrams for the modern seeker. Whether new to the I-Ching or a long-time enthusiast, this video promises a fresh perspective on its age-old wisdom. Benebell Wen is the author of I Ching, The Oracle (2023), The Tao of Craft: Fu Talismans and Casting Sigils in the Eastern Esoteric Tradition (2016), and Holistic Tarot (2015). You can find more of her works on her website www.benebellwen.com and her YouTube channel, @BenebellWen. CONNECT & SUPPORT

On episode 224, we're joined by Benebell Wen - a creator whose offerings in tarot, the I Ching, and the occult have been sources of major inspiration in my life and it was a dream fulfilled to get to have her on this podcast. Benebell created, illustrated, authored my favorite ever deck the Spirit Keepers Tarot — which if you know, you KNOW, why it is a favorite. This episode is coming out in time for you to pre-order the next print run of the deck and I'm not a sponsor, just a fan. I love the deck because it opened the door to the I Ching for me, because every card is a multifaceted universe in itself that I couldn't really memorize but get to meet anew every time I pull the card, and because the deck is alive in a way it's become a friend and part of the mythic weaving of my life.In this conversation, we discuss the process of creating the deck, the nature of metaphysical power, the I Ching and several cards in particular (the tower, eight of swords, five of cups, ten of cups and 7 of pentacles). Benebell also helped me realize thru the synchronicity of some of the hexagrams and cards I mentioned & their associations that I apparently have a relationship to thunder more than I thought. Kind of magical because at the time of recording and publishing this conversation, I'm living in Peru (for a little bit before I return to the states) and I experience more lightning/thunder in the Andes here than anywhere else I've ever lived.Benebell Wen is the author of Holistic Tarot and The Tao of Craft. Her third book, I Ching, The Oracle is forthcoming June of this year. She is also the creator of the Spirit Keeper's Tarot. Visit https://benebellwen.com/✨

In episode 6 of the Podcast Ike sits down with author and practitioner Benebell Wen to talk about Taoist magic, the concept of Qi, the intersection of physics and metaphysics, and much more. Be sure to check out her *highly* recommended YouTube channel! (link below) Benebell: https://www.youtube.com/@Benebellwen -Support Arcanvm with Ike Baker- Patreon: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m Contact: arcanvvm@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcanvm/support

Benebell Wen is back!!! This time, she's talking with us about the I-Ching--what it is, what it's not, and how modern Witches can use and learn from it. Benebell also gives us a rundown of her experiences during the pandemic, and a preview of her forthcoming book I Ching, The Oracle: A Practical Guide to the Book of Changes. Courtney talks about Magick for the January New Moon. Digressions include Kanani's explosive Magick and haunted cow-mouth, and Courtney's husband's proclamation about her friendship with Hilary. Plus, Courtney and Hilary have a serious intervention with Kanani regarding the Netflix series "Wednesday."   On Patreon:  Ad-free version of this episode. Imbolc is just around the corner! Pick up your Imbolc spell kit and/or a signed copy of Courtney's “Brigid: History, Mystery, and Magick” at our Etsy store!  There's a new coupon code for Cucina Aurora! Use code WITCHLIFE and get 10% off on Magickal, delicious Kitchen Witch goodies including dips, risottos, infused oils, cookbooks, and coffees! For gorgeous, Magickal, talisman jewelry pieces made FOR Witches, by Witches at blessedbemagick.com Use code WITCHLIFE15 and save 15%!   For bonus content and other goodies, support us on Patreon! Buy us a coffee! Get handmade merch! Subscribe and/or rate and review us on ITunes! Become an episode sponsor or purchase a shout-out! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and share our latest episodes on your social media portals! Send us a message with your burning questions to answer on the show! Keep downloading, keep listening! Thank you!!!

This week on the show, Andrieh Vitimus and Zachary are joined by Benebell Wen. They'll discuss the Tarot and how it can be used for personal development. Benebell is a professional Tarot reader, teacher, and author of "Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth." She'll share her insights on how the Tarot can be used as a tool for self-exploration and personal transformation. So tune in this week for an informative and inspiring episode! --- Subscribe And Listen To Queen City Curio and Apothecary VideoCast & Deeper Down The Rabbit Hole Podcast Here YT: @ QueenCityCurioandApothecaryVideoCast/ Apple: https://apple.co/3Arnw07 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ARgMKj ----- Connect with Queen City Curio and Apothecary & Deeper Down The Rabbit Hole LEARN: Become a Sponsor & gain access to 60+ online workshops and other benefits: https://resultsoverimage.teachable.com/p/tin-sponsor/ SHOP: Candles, Herbs, Tumble Stones, Oils, Tarot Decks, and much more. https://queencitycurio.ca/

In this episode, we discussed:3-card spread – where the protagonist is now, what's an action they can take, what's the outcome going to be1-card spread for a character – what is the character striving for? or what does this character fear?Margaret's “Your Next Book” 9-card spread for planning out a novel – she mentions ths spread throughout the episode and shares the exact spread toward the end of the episode. It's super helpful!What a spread is exactly and how to draw a card for themLinksHolistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth by Benebell Wen – the book that Margaret recommends if you're just getting started with tarot cards.Meet Margaret McNellisMargaret McNellis, MFA, M.A. is the author of the Heroes of Sherwood series, an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach who specializes in adding a dash of magick to her writers' journeys, and a solo eclectic intuitive witch with a tarot/oracle deck addiction. She has a podcast–The Magickal Bard–which discusses the intersection of magick and writing. Margaret's flagship course, Your Next Book, helps writers plan or fix their stories with the tarot.Connect with Margaret McNellisMargaret on InstagramMargaret on TwitterMargaret's WebsiteLike the Podcast?Are you a subscriber? If not, I invite you to subscribe, so you'll get notified every time a new episode goes up.Click here to subscribe on iTunes.Click here to subscribe on Stitcher.And, if you're enjoying what you're hearing, I'd be super grateful if you left me a review. Those help other creative souls find this show, and they're fun to read. To leave a review, open up the podcast in your podcast player, and scroll down to the bottom where it gives you the option to review the show.Stay Connected with AmyJoin the bi-monthly cowriting/creating sessions, you can subscribe to the newsletter to get ideas, tips, and inspiration to get started creating and acting on those creative callings.Connect on FacebookConnect on LinkedIn.Connect on Instagram.

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Find out how the story of the suit of pentacles ends in the last episode of the season. Host Amanda Yates Garcia breaks it all down with guest, Benebell Wen, author of two tarot books and the creator of the Spirit Keeper's Tarot deck.In this episode we discuss:how the 10 of Pentacles is a good omenfamily matters and ancestral influencesMiranda JulyWhat it means to receive an inheritancecan the tarot predict events or forecast the future?how to break unhealthy cyclesthe Green Manhow if you get the ten of pentacles you risk losing all your wealth if you don't do this one thingthe potlatchthe geopolitical lessons of the 10 of pentacleswhat happens when you try to control things that are not yours to controlMercury in Virgothe 10 of Pents relationship to the Wheel of Fortuneand what your reaction when you get the 10 of Pentacles says about you!We can't wait to hear what you think! Join us!To find out more about our ACE OF PENTACLES: ABUNDANCE MAGICK WORKSHOP either scroll down or visit our website. www.betweentheworldspodcast.com/shopFind us on Instagram at:Podcast: @Betweentheworldspodcast Amanda: @OracleofLA Carolyn: @CarolynPennypackerRiggsTo leave a review of the podcast on iTunes, open your Apple Podcasts APP and scroll down to the comments. Or you can try to click this link (sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't depending on your set up). REFERENCES FOR THIS EPISODE:Podcast Recommendation: If I Go Missing The Witches Did It“Green Man: The Archetype of Our Oneness with the Earth,” a book by William Anderson."Cat's in the Cradle," a folk song by Harry Chapin."Young and Dangerous," a Chinese TV show."Dynasty," an American TV show."Downton Abbey," a British TV show. *********************************Find out more about our special guest, Benebell Wen: Benebell Wen is the author of Holistic Tarot and The Tao of Craft, both published by North Atlantic Books. She is also the artist and creator of the Spirit Keeper's Tarot. Find her on Instagram: @bellwen.Or at the following:Website. http://www.benebellwen.comYouTube. https://www.youtube.com/c/BenebellWenTwitter. http://www.twitter.com/tarotanalysisInstagram. http://www.instagram.com/bellwen ********************************* UPCOMING WORKSHOPS  - ACE OF PENTACLES: ABUNDANCE MAGICKAbundance is already present, but remembering that can be a challenge in a culture that's modeled on scarcity. True abundance includes rest, love, nourishment, inspiration, security, and pleasure. In this workshop we will establish a new relationship to abundance, inspired by the natural systems of the earth and the wisdom tradition of the tarot. This workshop includes:Invocation to call in abundance whenever you want or need toA beautiful PDF including special correspondences, FAQs, deities, a reference list and moreA tarot spread for abundance3 easy abundance rituals for daily use (or whenever you need)1 expansive ritual done in the live workshop to call abundance into your life right nowAn abundance meditation you can use whenever you need to get into that state of flowAnd so much more!Anyone can join this workshop but current subscribers to our coven at the Jupiter level receive the workshop with the cost of membership.  CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE.Become a Between the Worlds Weird Circle Subscriber, click here. **********************************Learn More About Your Host Amanda Yates Garcia, & Buy Her BookTo sign up for Amanda's newsletter, CLICK HERE.To order Amanda's book, "Initiated: Memoir of a Witch" CLICK HERE.Amanda's InstagramAmanda's FacebookTo book an appointment with Amanda go to www.oracleoflosangeles.com **********************************MIND YOUR PRACTICE PODCASTMind Your Practice - Carolyn's  podcast with arts consultant and author of Make Your Art No Matter What, Beth Pickens - is geared towards artists and writers looking for strategies and support to build their projects and practices (plus loving pep talks).There's even a club - “Homework Club” - which offers creative people support and strategies for keeping their projects and practices a priority with monthly webinars, worksheets, live QnA's, optional accountability pods, and ACTUAL HOMEWORK (that you'll never be graded on. Ever!)You can visit MindYourPractice.com for more details or listen wherever you stream Between the Worlds. **********************************Original MUSIC by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs**********************************Get in touch with sponsorship inquiries for Between the Worlds at betweentheworldspodcast@gmail.com.**CONTRIBUTORS:Amanda Yates Garcia (host) & Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs (producer). The BTW logo collage was created by Maria Minnis (tinyparsnip.com / instagram.com/tinyparsnip ) with text designed by Leah Hayes.

In this Special Harvest Full Moon Episode, Rose speaks with Victoria Constantino. They discuss her latest book Tarot by the Moon and how to use it to expand your energies and workings in your life. She shares her Tarot journey, her favorite deck (Go RWS Fans!), as well as other authors and decks that inspire her works. *Victoria wanted to state that The True North Tarot is actually based on Polaroids not postcards. Victoria's Social Media Links:Facebook: @VictoriaConstantinoAuthorInstagram: @tarot_by_the_moon And @victoria.Constantino.authorYouTube: Victoria Constantino: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJOCuEePEeRp-CeNFbZvjgTarot By The Moon book:https://www.amazon.com/Tarot-Moon-Spreads-Spells-Every/dp/0738767123/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Tarot+by+the+Moon&qid=1632101157&s=books&sr=1-1Books and Decks that Victoria mentions:The Artist Way- Julia Cameronhttps://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot: Your Complete Guide to Understanding the Tarot Book by Skye Alexander: https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Witchcraft-Book-Tarot-Understanding/dp/1507202636Holistic Tarot by Benebell Wen:https://www.amazon.com/Holistic-Tarot-Integrative-Approach-Personal/dp/158394835X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399936135&sr=8-1&keywords=Holistic+TarotSoul Cards - Tarot Card Set by Kristine Fredheim:https://soulcardstarot.com/Supra Oracle by Uusihttps://uusi.us/collections/uusi-tarot/products/supra-oracleTrue North Tarot deck:https://www.etsy.com/listing/825092447/true-north-tarot-deck-tarot-forAs always, we enjoy hearing your feedback and comments. Send your emails to tarotvisionsshow@gmail.com, or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tarot_visions, or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/TarotVisionsUS.

Today we have our first ever GUEST INTERVIEW on SassafrasCast! Pattie Belle Hastings is a licensed and certified hypnotist who specializes in past life regression. Pattie Belle views her work as a healing modality and spiritual path. She explains: "Past life regression therapy is not about finding out if you're Cleopatra, but about actually healing energy strands or emotions that have been carried through life times." We take a deep dive into this topic and then co-lead you on a guided meditation to introduce you to a spirit guide.   This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot.   This is also our first ever VIDEO episode! Visit us on youtube to see the video: https://youtu.be/X0c-O3eb0_A   Where can you find Pattie Belle? https://www.SoulShepherd.love - Sign up for the mailing list and receive a free guided "flourishing" meditation to help break through financial blocks. https://www.Facebook.com/soulshepherdhypnosis https://www.Instagram.com/soulshepherd.love   Links to stuff mentioned in this show: Benebell Wen's Spirit Keeper's Tarot: https://benebellwen.com/2019/11/12/spirit-keepers-tarot-major-arcana-free-download/   Find Sassafras Tarot online: http://www.patreon.com/sassafrastarot http://www.facebook.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Twitter.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Instagram.com/sassafrastarot http://www.twitch.tv/sassafrastarot https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCID_Fq0cQ7TXnUZcxcaHdDA   Order a reading from the Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Sassafrastarot   Find Rorie Kelly music online: http://www.roriekelly.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZebTvtqcaR8g1QEJzvzgd

Help bring Shadow Work (the album) to life: tinyurl.com/SupportShadowWork Shadow Work Resources: Rorie's Shadow Work Self Care Miniseries: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuq4uwXizzKyXW1OK95Fnw-hmUcWu1gFk #ShadowWorkOctober from Mnomquah: http://mnomquah.blogspot.com/p/shadow-work-october.html Benebell Wen's Tarot and Shadow Work for Activating Dynamic Power: https://benebellwen.com/2017/06/20/tarot-and-shadow-work-for-activating-dynamic-power-online-course/ Joanna DeVoe's Shadow Love: http://www.joannadevoe.com/p/blog-page_14.html Find Sassafras Tarot online: http://www.Youtube.com/sassafrastarot http://www.facebook.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Twitter.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Instagram.com/sassafrastarot Order a reading from the Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Sassafrastarot Find Rorie Kelly music online: http://www.roriekelly.com http://www.twitch.tv/roriekelly http://www.youtube.com/roriekelly https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZebTvtqcaR8g1QEJzvzgd tinyurl.com/SupportShadowWork

Join Roger and Michelle tonight as they welcome special guest Benebell Wen, author of "Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth" and "The Tao of Craft: Fu Talismans and Casting Sigils in the Eastern Esoteric Traditions." When not immersed in metaphysical studies, Wen is a practicing attorney licensed in California and New York.Learn more at benebellwen.comIf you have questions, feel free to ask. Roger & Michelle will also give a prize if there are a certain number of active listeners...so invite your friends. They will also offer live readings.Watch live on our SoulWhat page for giveaways and readings!You can also listen to SoulWhat on @MichelleSoulTopia YouTube, iHeart Radio, iTunes, Spotify and Google Podcast.

LIVING TAROT -- EP. 57 -- Within our Western Mystery Tradition, there is no other tool as versatile as the Tarot that can shapeshift itself to fit the multifaceted spheres of our human interest or need. I was deeply pleased to speak to world-renowned Tarot author and deck creator @Benebell Wen on not just Tarot's ability to accommodate all aspects of our humanity, but also the ways in which Tarot ultimately becomes a soulful path for deep personal growth. Join in our conversation and learn how Tarot can illuminate your life.

We are thrilled that Benebell Wen is one of our headliners for StaarCon 2021. In our conversation for this StaarCast episode, we discuss her books, her art, and her passion for all things mystical. Benebell will be presenting two workshops at StaarCon 2021. We discussed only one of them and left the other a surprise. The workshop we discussed is a topic you don't often hear about at a tarot conference. We are sure it will give you some food for thought. -- Benebell Wen is the author of Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth, which was shortlisted for the Eric Hoffer Award, and The Tao of Craft: Fu Talismans and Casting Sigils in the Eastern Esoteric Traditions, both published by North Atlantic Books (2015 and 2016 respectively). She is also the creator of the Spirit Keeper's Tarot, which won the Judges Choice Award for Best Tarot Deck from the 2019 International Tarot Foundation CARTA Awards and Best Author of a Tarot Deck. Wen has presented at the Bay Area Theosophical Society, San Francisco Bay Area Tarot Symposium, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, PantheaCon, Readers Studio, the UK Tarot Conference in London, and the Masters of the Tarot Conference at the Omega Institute. Reading tarot for others has always been her first passion. When not immersed in metaphysical studies, Wen is a practicing attorney licensed in California and New York. Follow Benebell online: Website: https://benebellwen.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benebellwentarot Twitter: https://twitter.com/tarotanalysis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellwen Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxy7GWlYL8RSb2JwJrzh8PA Register for StaarCon: tickets.staarcon.com

In this week's episode we jump right into things and skip the banter so we can get to our super special announcement that we have for you in the middle of the show! Our first question asks specifics about deck creation, how to publish, tools to use, and pointers for the creation process. Follow FablesDen and CardsMadeMirror and their Precious Possum Lenormand deck to get in touch with some amazing creators. We also recommend Benebell Wen's course on Publishing your own Indie Deck which is basically all the information you could ever want or need at an affordable price. Our second question is about the possibility of being a Tarot Reading Drag Performer and how that would look for our querent. Our deck in this episode is the Gorgon's Tarot (mini bundle edition)!    Do you love Holly and Esther? Then you'll love our face on everything! We got mugs, totes, and even phone cases. You can find our merch here! Interact with us between episodes and join our Wildy Tarot Patreon , Facebook Group and Discord Server! You can follow us on Instagram, and while you're there you can also follow Holly and Esther. 

We love tarot! We also love other systems. So we’re going to talk your ears off about all the other items we're all into!  Tarot  Scorpio Sea Tarot by Melissa Cynova and Maggie Stiefvater Tarot Nova  Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham and Abigail Larson   Oracles Awakened Dawn Oracle by Ethony Ethony Empty Cup Oracle Nature’s Portals Oracle by Jamie Sawyer I Ching (Jaymi's currently using Benebell Wen’s deck) Opal Oracle Cards by Heather Agosta Work Your Light Oracle by Rebecca Campbell Starseed Oracle by Rebecca Campbell Magpie Oracle Kit by Carrie Paris  Tessera Oracle (affirmation/reading/talisman) Spirit Boards (so many out there, try the ones we linked) Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.

Thanks to listener @14Asterion on Twitter for requesting this topic! We’re discussing the wide, or not so wide, world of tarot reversals today. Listen in as Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi talk about what happens when you flip cards around. Want to learn more about reversals and develop your own relationship with them? Look for these great books:   Tarot Reversals by Mary K Greer https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Tarot-Reversals-Special-Topics/dp/1567182852   Tarot Reversals for Beginners by Leeza Robertson https://smile.amazon.com/Tarot-Reversals-Beginners-Approaches-Upside-Down/dp/0738752711/   Learning Tarot Reversals by Joan Bunning https://smile.amazon.com/Learning-Tarot-Reversals-Joan-Bunning-ebook/dp/B007L4T93W   Holistic Tarot by Benebell Wen (which features reversals and much, much more) https://smile.amazon.com/Holistic-Tarot-Integrative-Approach-Personal/dp/158394835X   Send us your questions. We will answer them. Use our email, it gets lonely.  Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.

Holly and Esther begin the episode discussing the amazing Spread Machine Cards and Oracle Kickstarter deck from Kim (FablesDen). Our first question of the episode dives deep into our querent dealing with their MAGA family members and creating boundaries. Our second question asks about our favorite Tarot Courses and here are a few we mentioned in the episode, so definitely check them out! Benebell Wen's Courses Ethony's Summer School Offerings Little Red Tarot's Alternative Tarot course 52 Days with your Tarot Deck course from OTM_Academy and Kialagives on Instagram Our deck of the week is Mythical Creatures Tarot from Baba Studios. We go into a little of the controversy surrounding one of the creators of the deck and her anti-Chinese remarks made after our decision to review this deck. You can see a full rundown thanks to Benebell Wen's blog post. Do you love Holly and Esther? Then you'll love our face on everything! We got mugs, totes, and even phone cases. You can find our merch here! Interact with us between episodes and join our Wildy Tarot Patreon , Facebook Group and Discord Server! You can follow us on Instagram, and while you're there you can also follow Holly and Esther.  Go forth and Tarot Wildly! We love you!  

Benebell Wen and I share having a bluebird of happiness. What do you think you might share with her? There’s a lot in this episode! The post Coming Out Of The Tarot Closet With Benebell Wen appeared first on Coming Out Tarot.

Hey loved listeners, I hope you are finding some small comforts in Taurus season! I'm back after a virtual breathwork training last weekend and am feeling a bit more grounded and steady. In May I'll be offering a really simple, affordable group program called Unravel, which combines breathwork, journaling and ritual to explore grief. It'll be available to all Patreons and you can become one here: https://www.patreon.com/daydreamingwolves- more details soon! The Embodied Business Community is also still open for enrolment and has a new payment plan that costs $24/month, you can learn more here: https://yarrowdigital.com/diy-business-school/ I hope you'll enjoy today's episode, which is a really interesting conversation with the wonderful Benebell Wen. If you're into tarot and would like to hear a different perspective grounded in deep research and wild curiosity this might be for you

We're taking a little interlude from our exploration into queer magic to talk to Benebell Wen - Bell Wen for short. Bell Wen is an author (Holistic Tarot, The Tao of Craft), YouTuber, and all around cool lady who lives the mystic lifestyle. We talk love in past lives, spiritual vs. religious, and Taoism.

Part 2: Speaking to Benebell Wen about Asian-American magic. Get in touch with Benebell https://benebellwen.com/ Get in touch with Chaweon: https://www.instagram.com/hichaweon/ https://twitter.com/hichaweon https://www.facebook.com/witchesandwine/ Hey babe, hear the full-length "Director's Cut" of interviews (and other bonus content). Support Witches & Wine on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesandwine This podcast audio is from this Witches & Wine video: https://youtu.be/_osaaAFQDes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Benebell Wen is a writer and practitioner of many Western and Eastern esoteric systems including tarot, astrology, numerology, Feng Shui, and I Ching. She’s author of the books Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth and The Tao of Craft: Fu Talismans and Casting Sigils in the Eastern Esoteric Tradition. She’s also creator of the Spirit Keeper’s Tarot deck and her annual Metaphysician’s Day Planner, and she has also taught many classes on a plethora of occult topics both online and at such varied spaces as the Omega Institute, Stanford University, U.C. Berkeley, and PantheaCon. In addition to all of that, she’s also a full-time lawyer.On this episode, Benebell discusses the ways one can work with the cosmic energies of 2020, how she balances her moonlighting magic with her corporate vocation, and her philosophy on bringing Eastern esoteric knowledge to a Western audience.Pam also talks about the integration of science and magic, and answers a listener question about conducting energy through her hands.Our sponsors for this episode are Blessed Be Magick, The Conjured Saint, Hag Swag, Mithras Candle, and HausWitch Home + Healing.

Rose Red and Jaymi bring Benebell Wen back onto the show. This time, they get risky with the topic of everyday tarot versus occult tarot. Which wins out? Both, because tarot is not a competitive sport. Have you entered our giveaway yet? There's still time to win one of two tarot goodies: Mindful Tarot by Lisa Freinkel Tishman, Ph.D., and the Otherkin Tarot by Siolo Thompson. Visit the giveaway thread on Facebook here to enter: https://www.facebook.com/TarotVisionsUS/photos/a.178005215712029/1291720327673840/. Contest ends December 16th. We will select two winners at random and they will be announced on our December 20th episode. As always, we enjoy hearing your feedback and comments so send emails to tarotvisionsshow@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter at http://twitter.com/tarot_visions, or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/TarotVisionsUS.

Speaking to Benebell Wen about Asian-American magic Get in touch with Benebell https://benebellwen.com/ Get in touch with Chaweon: https://www.instagram.com/hichaweon/ https://twitter.com/hichaweon https://www.facebook.com/witchesandwine/ Hey babe, hear the full-length "Director's Cut" of interviews (and other bonus content). Support Witches & Wine on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesandwine This podcast audio is from this Witches & Wine video: https://youtu.be/u24GM4FAcwk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Summary: We talk about decks, divination, Taoist folk magic, and talismans with author and teacher Benebell Wen. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some awesome rewards at the same time.  Even if you can’t give, spread the word and … Continue reading "Episode 150 – Tarot and Taoist Magic with Benebell Wen"

Amanda and Sarah are joined by guest Dorothy Santos, a Filipina American writer, artist, Ph.D. student in Film and Digital Media, and host of the PRNT SCRN podcast. She details her ability to see apparitions, including that of her deceased father, her adventures in tarot reading, and other spooky experiences. She also explains her belief that science and tech should be able to coexist with the unexplained and the supernatural. Other subjects covered include a brush with death, academic douchery, and a stylish dream grandmother.  Recommendations: Dorthy recommends the book Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth by Benebell Wen, watching a double feature of The Stepford Wives (1975) and Get Out, and A Cookbook of Invisible Writing by Amy Wu. For updates on future episodes and other fun stuff, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Join Roger and Michelle as they talk with Author and Tarot Reader, Benebell Wen. Watch live on our SoulWhat page or MichelleSoulTopia YouTube channel for giveaways and readings!You can also listen to SoulWhat on iHeart Radio, iTunes, Spotify and Google Podcast.

Your favorite Witches are talking with Benebell Wen! We explore Tarot as an entree to Witchcraft, drawing Magick from your culture of heritage, and Tarot journaling. Benebell shares her family’s history with Magick and how Tarot can open the door to a Magickal practice. We also discuss context in Magick and tradition and analytical versus inspired power, and the responsibility of being an oracle. Plus, Courtney’s big announcement, the return of Hilary’s screaming goat, performing memorial services with kids, why social media sucks, and how Kanani can’t tell the difference between eggplant and kale. Our Guest TodayBenebell Wen is the author of Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth (North Atlantic Books, 2015) and The Tao of Craft: Fu Talismans and Casting Sigils in the Eastern Esoteric Traditions (North Atlantic Books, 2016). She also created the Spirit Keeper’s Tarot deck. You can learn more about her work at www.benebellwen.com.Resource ListHolistic TarotBenebell’s Youtube PageBenebell’s Fabulous WebsiteThe Perfect Doormat

(Discussion begins at 19:45 ) Dan and Scarlet open the episode with an astrology and Tarot forecast for the week of August 12, 2019, to August 18, 2019, followed by an interview with author, tarot reader, and Youtuber, Benebell Wen, author of Holistic Tarot and The Tao of Craft.  We have an awesome conversation all about traditional Eastern occultism learned from Benebell's Taiwanese family traditions, as well as the cross over in Western occult traditions.  We cover ceremonial tools, divination, Taoist cosmology, spirit communication, nature spirits, devas, Feng Shui, and much more!  Check out Benebell's links below: Website: https://benebellwen.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxy7GWlYL8RSb2JwJrzh8PA Instagram: @bellwen

In this episode Holly tries to decide if it's too late to hop on the Game of Thrones bandwagon, we do a reading for a listener about timing and circumstances surrounding a future pregnancy, we talk about what it means to dive into shadow work by recommending some excellent Shadow Work resources from Benebell Wen and Kelly Ann Maddox, and we show how observant we are by connecting the dots as we review the Golden Thread tarot by the prolifically creative Tina Gong!   To interact with us between episodes join our Wildy Tarot Patreon and Facebook Group! You can follow us on Instagram, and while you're there you can also follow Holly and Esther to see their favorite cards from this week's deck! Go forth and Tarot Wildly!

Today on the Placebo Magick Podcast we give a broad beginner's introduction to tarot cards and how they can still be helpful without any supernatural factor. The Spell of the Week is a simple tarot spread representing different layers of your psychology. Referenced in this episode: Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck (this Wikipedia page includes an image of each card) Holistic Tarot by Benebell Wen Also check out the Skeptarot community on Facebook! It's a group dedicated specifically to supernatural-free understanding and use of tarot. The Placebo Magick Podcast explores why and how to cast spells, brew potions, commune with spirits, and hack the human brain all while understanding that magick isn't real. Magick is a metaphor, and metaphor is magickal! Subscribe by searching for the Placebo Magick Podcast in your favorite podcast app or using our RSS feed. Become a Patron! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Download the Episode Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Frost Waltz" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) "The North" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) "Arcadia" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Welcome to Weird  Web Radio! This episode features the one and only Benebell  Wen! You may know her from her Tarot deck and book, her nonstop incredible blog and courses, her packed full YouTube channel, and maybe even her latest book The Tao of Craft! Benebell is one very busy master of her crafts. This episode features discussions on race, gender, traditions, gate keeping, tarot, curses. demons, and so much more! From her own bio: Benebell Wen is the author of Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth and The Tao of Craft: Fu Talismans and Casting Sigils in the Eastern Esteroic Traditions. She is also the creator of the Spirit Keeper’s Tarot. Learn more about her work at www.benebellwen.com. Real quick! Do you want a Tarot Reading from an international award winning professional? Look no more! I'm here! Go to my site http://tarotheathen.com to reserve your reading today! You can also come join the Facebook discussion group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weirdwebradio/ New Instagram for Weird Web Radio! Follow for unique content and videos! https://www.instagram.com/weirdwebradio/ Is this show worth a dollar to you? How about five dollars? Help support this podcast! That gets you into the Weird Web Radio membership where the extra goodies appear! Join the membership at patreon.com/weirdwebradio or at weirdwebradio.com and click Join the Membership! With all of that said, let's get on to the show! SHOW NOTES: SUBSCRIBE ON iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! Also streaming on mobile apps for podcasts! Intro voice over by Lothar Tuppan. Outro voice over by Lonnie Scott Intro & Outro Music by Nine Inch Nails on the album ‘7’, song title ‘Ghost’, under Creative Commons License.

Episode 97: Have you ever thought about producing your own tarot deck? If so, you probably have a ton of questions. Benebell Wen, the author of the upcoming Spirit Keeper Tarot, has answers! Benebell has also written Holistic Tarot and The Tao of Craft. 

Oracle Soup Sistas, Gina Thies and Katrina Wynne, feel strangely at home with the super driven Benebell Wen as they sip their jasmine tea for this Kitchen Table Conversation.

THANK YOU for joining me for episode 338 of HiPPiE WiTCH : Magick For A New Age. - Be sure to pick up a FREE copy of my eBook HiPPiE WiTCH : Peace, Love & All That Good Sh!t. - If you'd like to sign up for extra episodes of HiPPiE WiTCH each month via Patreon, you can do that here. + Visit Benebell Wen online & check out her many magickal creations, ideas & tutorials. + In Case You Missed It : Here's Benebell's first interview on the Hippie Witch podcast... THE TAO OF CRAFT. MUCH LOVE -xo peace... Joanna DeVoe

Get excited peeps! Readers Studio begins today and Rose Red and Jaymi have spent the past week preparing for their New York adventures. Jaymi focused on her health and did a few facials (pictures on Facebook). Rose tore through her tarot collection to bring her favorite decks, rechecked her packing lists, and made sure it all would fit in her suitcase. And what's this? We brought show favorite, Benebell Wen, to discuss how she prepared for this year's conference. Benebell has the honor of speaking on the big stage Saturday morning. While she wasn't able to discuss her master class, she did take us through her thought process for selecting class materials. We also get sidetracked for a bit on writing and writing styles. Thanks for listening and we look forward to bringing back stories from our trip.(Note: there may be some light cussing in this week's episode.)

Benebell Wen calls herself an independent metaphysician. It is a term she has created herself, wanting to tell us that she is in her esoteric work not linked to any particular school or lineage, but independent. In the interview we talk about how an ethnic background does or does not influence your approach to and work in the occult world, how you can combine having an important daytime job with being engaged in the esoteric path, and how the two influence each other mutually, and many other topics. Please note that in this episode there is no reviews and news section. They will return - together with other new developments - in August. Show Notes and Links Links and interesting info Benebell Wen on the Web: Facebook Twitter Website Make sure you also find out about her online courses! Get Benebell's books here! Designed for beginning as well as experienced tarot readers, Holistic Tarot offers a fresh and easy-to-follow approach to the use of the tarot deck for tapping into subconscious knowledge and creativity. For the first time in English, Benebell Wen reveals the rich history and theoretical principles underlying the ancient practice of crafting Fu talismans, or magical sigils, in the Chinese Taoist tradition and gives detailed instructions for modern practitioners who would like to craft their own Fu. Music played Intro Music: Wendy Rule - from the CD "Deity": Think of the Day Music titles during the episode: Joy: Lady Finger - Lyrics, Keyboard and Vocals: Paul Joseph Rovelli Stormy Monday Improvisation Session with Keith Karagan and Paul Joseph Rovelli Outro Music: Wendy Rule - from the CD "Deity": Night Sea Journey

Hey there! It's another witchy Wednesday and your resident cardslinger, Susannah, is here to ramble on at you about the full moon. No howling included. Tune in for a discussion of ritual, timing, and Susannah managing to both sound completely out there and very boring. Too witchy for the Muggles, too scientific for the witches...   transcript: Hey there! Welcome to the Antifragile Tarot Podcast. It's another Witchy Wednesday and I am your resident cardslinger, Susannah. So, I had recorded an entire episode of this podcast and I had decided to type it up and read it off of a script, because it's a pain in the butt to transcribe the entire thing and I thought maybe it would be a little more cohesive if I went off of a script. Turned out, I really didn't like it. I sounded kind of robot. One of my coworkers tells me that I sound like the Microsoft Word paperclip if it was personified, which would come from years and years of doing customer service and phone-based work, but I really don't want this to be like that. You know, I want it to be like you're siting across from me, and we're chatting about tarot, or witchy stuff, and I would love to be able to do that more often, but it's hard with schedules and the stupid time-space continuum, as my husband likes to say, so instead, we've got podcasts. And, I realized that Wednesday, the day that you are listening to this, or not the day that you are listening to this but the day that it is released, is a full moon, and it gave me a really good excuse to re-record everything, so here we are. And I would like to talk to you today about timing. This isn't precisely tarot-related, this is more of the miscellaneous occult stuff that I said I was going to go over, but there are tarot things involved, so sit tight. Before we get started, I do want to issue a slight correction. Last week I was talking about the Rider-Waite tarot system, and I got so excited in referring to it as the Smith-Waite that I stumbled over Pamela Coleman Smith's name. I called her Pamela Smith, for some reason. It's actually Pamela Coleman Smith. She is the artist who drew each of the 78 cards in the system that most people refer to as the Rider-Waite system. But there is a deck, that is actually one of the decks that I inherited from my mom, that is probably the catalyst for me starting Antifragile Tarot, and it is the Centennial Smith-Waite, which I like because it's recolored to fit the artist's original vision, and the name, instead of using the, uh, person who commissioned it and the publisher's name, it uses the artist's name and the person who commissioned it, in that order, which I think is pretty cool. And I'm a feminist, so it pleases me the lady's getting her due.  But we're not really here to ramble on about that. We had enough of that ramble last week. What I do want to talk to you today, about, are moons and timing in general.  So, even the most mundane people I know who have no interest in the occult, or who are like super Christian and want nothing to do with witches, and freak out when they see my pentagram, will, you know, make jokes about the full moon. I work in a hospital as my full-time gig and people are always joking about whether it's a full moon. And you will have medical professionals who swear up down back and forth that the full moon is a crazy time. Personally, in the emergency room, it's always a crazy time. But I was going to do a paper for my Psych 101 class about whether or not there was any real correlation between working... like, hospital admissions, particularly psych admissions, and full moons, because even if there's no occult explanation, I think that the power of suggestion is super-powerful, ha ha, but Idid some preliminary research and I realized that the answer is really gonna be no, even though experience does count for something, and as I mentioned in my last episode, I think it's important that we don't take anything as totally settled.  And one thing that comes up a lot in magic is timing. What day of the week to do a spell, or set an intention, if you don't want to call it a spell; when you should be doing readings, what you can do with the full moon... you know, there's a lot of what I call hedge witchcraft revolving around setting out crystals to, you know, charge energetically in the full moonlight. I'm going to sound really, really woo during this podcast, and I promise you that I take myself with a grain of salt, but whether or not you think that there's actually a magickal force behind all of this, going through the steps of ritual is important. It's why we do things like have graduation ceremonies-- those are rites of passage, just because we're not out in the woods with a drum howling doesn't mean that it's not a rite of passage ceremony at its core. So, I would like you to consider the idea that ritual is a lot more than just getting dressed up in spooky robes and going out in the middle of the night, but a ritual is something that you do with intention. It has defined steps, it has a defined purpose, and a lot of that is used to get you in the right mindset to be able to affect changes. That's kind of a more psychological view of this, though. We see it in in people who are told to visualize their outcomes, especially athletes, there have been studies about this. Visualizing the outcome that they want is going to make them more likely to do so. You can't tell me that there's a lot of difference between a visualization and a spell, if you break it down to its core elements.  So, you know, there's people who have very different schools of thought than me. I am a hedge witch, ugh, if you've read Lev Grossman's The Magicians, there's a TV show about it right now which I have very mixed opinions on, but a lot of my friends love it so I'm not trying to hate, but in The Magicians, which I think is one of the best depictions of the modern magical community I have ever read that's not, you know, a nonfiction book, uh, The Magicians is often called grown-up Hogwarts and in it, there is-- magic is super real. And there is a school, or a few magical schools that you go to. One of them is called Brakebills and it is in upstate New York, and you learn theory, very specific, tricky magic, where you move your hands in different positions, mudras, for those of you who are familair with Eastern philosophies, but they don't call them mudras. They call them positions. And you learn to deal with the circumstances, so whether you're a man or a woman or a child or you're on the North Pole or on the South Pole ot it's raining, those are all the times and circumstances where you have to learn how to work your magic. Well, there's also hedge witches. They don't go through Brakebills, for whatever reason, they don't pop up on the radar, and they learn their power in a very different way. But it's still power. So, I definitely consider myself a hedge witch in that kind of tradition. I'm not a ceremonial magician; I do dabble in a realm of magic called chaos magick, which is- ask ten chaos magicians what the definition is, and you're gonna get ten different definitions. It's not like Wicca where there's, you know, an actual religion and some rules, although I guess Wicca has kind of been bastardized over the years. But, regardless, I come from a very make it up as you go, almost, pass it doen from folk traditions, make do with what you have kind of school of thought. So, a lot of what I'm going to say in this podcast, a lot of people will say that I'm absolutely wrong and there's no way I can get results with it, and buh buh buh buh buh, and that's cool, the magical community has room for all of us.  So, back to our moon situation. You know, you're gonna get people who say that there's certain things you can only do on a full moon, you can never do on a new moon, and I don't agree with that at all. I often think that magick or whatever you want to call this, to do this kind of thing effectively, you kind of have to treat it like you would getting healthy, or a diet or exercise plan. It's really great to know the best way to do things. I think it's relaly important to know the best way to do things, even with language. Getting a good grasp on grammar and spelling and rules and formatting, it's really important to know the rules so that a) you can break them effectively, and not sound like an idiot while doing it, and b) so that you can learn what works for you. You know, with a diet, it's great if you think that- you know, broccoli is a super healthy food, but if you absolutely hate broccoli and never eat it, it's better if you go eat a salad of iceberg lettuce, even if that's not as nutritionally complete, than to just say screw it, I'm gonna go eat French fries because I hate broccoli and if I can't have the world's healthiest thing, I can't have anything healthy at all. That sounds a little silly, right? That's how I feel about magic a lot of the time. Uh, full moons are, as I see them, a time to tap into the energy of the world around you. I like looking at the moon. It's pretty~! I like thinking about the cyclical nature of things, and a lot of the work that I do, a full moon is a really great time to focus on something that you want to let go in the next month or so, because you can kind of tie it energetically or symbolically to how the moon appears to wane. Now, we all know that the moon isn't actuallty getting smaller. This is something that I tell people about something else you might have heard a lot about, Mercury in Retrograde, where, you know, it looks like Mercury is going backwards to us, even though it's not-- the planets only move in their directions, but everything is a matter of perspective, everything that we do is viewed through whatever lenses we're looking at it through, so why is it more or less valid to focus on the planets? I think it's a perfectly fine thing to work with.  So, when I do my markets, I often sell little candle kits, and I include one of my business cards and I have five different backingsa to my business cards, which are tarot cards, and I include one of them to focus on. And I have a few different sets. I have candles for love and relationships, I have candles for communication, I have candles for letting stuff go, I have candles for getting a new job, and I often suggest to people, when they ask me when they should light them, you know, "when should I light this candle?" and I tell them, "well, you can either light it right now if you really need to and you're feeling super pumped about it, like, go and do that." Because I think it's best to do things when you're feeling like it's the right time, regardless of what a calendar has to say. As I'm doing this podcast, I'm actually looking at my magical Llewellyn's calendar that has all these colors of the day and the moon phases and when the planets are moving in whatever direction, and a friend got that for me for the holidays and I love it. But honestly, you can tear it off the wall and never pay attention to it and still be extremely effective. But, what I do tell people is that the full moon is a good time to light a candle, set an intention, whatever, for things that you want to be letting go of. Let's say you can't get over your ex, or you're dealing with a grief cycle, um, I lost both of my parents within two years. So, I've had some experience with grief recently, and learning how to let go and move on, and I also tell people that if they want to grow something, the new moon is a good time for that because you can't see the moon, and then it starts to wax, or grow bigger. And that's a good time if you're trying to, let's say you're not communicating well with your partner and you're kind of giving each other the silent treatment, you know, I suggest lighting a candle to increase communication, or to- if you're looking for jobs, that's a good time to do it, because you're trying to get more opportunities drawn to you. And I think that the moon stuff is something to really think about. Whether or not it's true, objectively, you know, as I said in the last podcast, I don't know if I think the cards are "true" objectively, I think they give you a lot to think about. And I think that full moons are a really good time to reflect on the things that are full in your life, and a friend of mine last night was saying that, contrary to what I was just saying, you know, she always heard that new moons are good for planting and full moons are good for harvesting, and in a way, that sounds contrary to what I was saying, you know, you let go at the ful moon, but you do, because when you harvest, the fiels doesn't have anything in it anymore. It's empty again. And you also, when you're planting, usually you can't plant one after the other, right? You're supposed to let the soil regenerate some and be able to provide more nutrients. So there's a season for planting, there's a season for harvesting, and there's a season for rest. So that's kind of the thing with the moon. And I uh, encourage you to think about what the full moon means to you. Does it mean that things go crazy? For me, I actually like the full moon. I don't feel like people are acting any weirder. I feel very calm during full moons. In fact, for me, I find that new moons are when I start having communication breakdowns with people, and I just feel kind of off-kilter, but I also think that might have something to do with me being a Cancerian. My birthday's in July, mid July, so that might be part of it. I am only just starting my work on an astrology course by esteemed occult awesome lady Benebell Wen, so I am not an astrology master or mistress yet, but, you know, going by the very surface area, sun sign thing, I'm a Cancer, and the moon often makes me feel comforted. So, when other might be howling at the moon, I feel like I'm basking in its light. So, at this point, if you are, you know, super secular, or not at all into woo, you're probably turned this podcast off at this point, let's be real. But, if you haven't, kudos to you for still being here, and again, I encourage you to consider that this is not just a woo thing. It's a good time to set your intentions. I personally don't really think I'm doing anything cosmically. I think a lot of it has to do with my attitude, I think a lot of it has to do with my perspective, and it's also just fun to be that witchy person who knows the moon signs and feels more in tune with this stuff. There's nothing wrong with having some fun, you know? I think one thing that both some occultists and some- ha, I'm going to call them muggles- some muggles, you know, think is that a lot of witches take things very seriously. And we do. You know, I definitely take a tarot card reading seriously, if the client wants that. But I also have no problem with, you know, the very raunchy deck that I got at Spencer's with people, you know, doing improbable sexual positions on the tarot cards, and having a laugh while doing a tarot card reading. Or, you know, running outside and collecting a bunch of snow during a blizzard, which also happens to be on a full moon, and and keeping that water. I have jars labeled "full moon blizzard water."  And I think that there's a misconception that we take all this stuff very seriously, and we do, but a lot of us are also just doing it cos it feels like the right thing to do. Don't we all do things that are kind of silly and don't really have any meaning or purpose? Don't we all have favorite colors or lucky numbers, or even just numbers that we like? And, or other rituals that we do. Taco Tuesday is a ritual, I hate to tell you. But there's nothing wrong with that. I think we would all do well to make some things more ritualistic. A lot of productivity and study guide things recommend that you have a particular place and time or even outfits that you use to take tests in. What is that, if not preparing for a ritual? What is that, if not setting an intention? Doing a spell? And that's what I'd like you to think about during this full moon witchy Wednesday. Um, a full moon is also-- or a new moon, for that matter- but full moons in particular are also really popular times to do tarot card readings. I know a lot of people who- if you go online looking for tarot card spreads, there's a billion of them, and a lot of people will do readings during the full moon.  For me, personally, I don't read for myself that often, for a lot of reasons. I am my own worst enemy, I am my own harshest critic, and I'm much more likely to see something negative in the cards about myself, and I talk negatively to myself all the time. I don't need more of that in my life. But I have been making an effort lately to do more readings for myself, and I find that the full moon, and sometimes the new moon, is a good excuse to do that, so that's what I'll be doing.  I'll be doing a tarot card reading for myself with one of my tarot decks that I haven't played with in a while, my vampire deck; my husband's been telling me that he thinks it's time for me to use that deck. I swear, sometimes that man is more of a witch than I am. So, I hope that you have enjoyed this podcast, um, I hope that you are doing something fun or meaningful for yourself on this witchy Wednesday, and if you would like to experiment with some full moon magic, I heartily suggest that you do. Think about something that you've been wanting to let go of. Maybe it's negative self-talk. Maybe it's a relationship or grief or, you know, even if you're trying to lose some weight, it's not a bad idea. Or, losing some negative body image, because I am super body positive and not everyone should be trying to lose weight. But, it's a good time to start thinking about that, and if lighting a candle or formally making wish while having a cigarette or whatever is your preferred way to do this, I don't think it's a bad thing. I think it might be very effective for you. And whether or not you're freaked out by the effectiveness or disappointed at the lack thereof, it can just be a thing to do, to pass the time. But one final thought that I'll be leaving you with is: it doesn't matter what day of the week, what moon phase, how many fancy, hard to find ingredients you have that are supposed to ensure your success. I don't necessarily believe-- well, I guess that's not true. I do believe that life, and magick in real life, is kind of like in the Magicians novels. I was about to say you actually have to work for it, but everyone there does work at magic. But almost any magician worth their salt, particularly in chaos magick, which is kind of my area, will tell you that whatever magick you do is worth jack-all if you don't actually do the work in the real world for it.  If you set a new moon or set a full moon intention to let go of your ex, but then you start Facebook stalking them the same night, that's really not going to be helpful. Instead, you need to, as part of your intention, block them on social media, if possible. Or make an effort to change the subject if you find yourself talking about them. If your intention is to stop talking to yourself negatively, maybe book a therapy appointment or put up some self-affirming notes on your mirror. It sounds silly, it doesn't really work for me but I have friends who swear by it and I think that's a great thing if it works for you. You have to actually put in some work. Magic is there as a boost, so don't think that you can just light a candle and wave some incense and poof, it's going to be done. You need to be putting in your work both energetically and in whatever concrete ways that you can. I have things in my life that I am trying to let go of, and I will certainly be thinking of them, and I will be doing a tarot card reading. I'm not sure if I'm going to be doing some full moon spread I found online or just a standard celtic cross, but I'll be doing one of those to see what I should be focusing on in this moon cycle. And I hope that you do something worthwhile. You can always book a reading with me, if you want, at my Etsy, Antifragile Tarot, you can book it today and I'll do it tomorrow or you can make sure you mark your calendars for the next full or new moon if you really want to time it that way, uh, you can also find me on Instagram at antifragiletarot and Facebook at Antifragile Tarot as well. You can also email me at antifragiletarot@gmail.com if you have any suggestions or things you'd like to hear about on this podcast, or any questions about anything I've talked about today. So, I hope you have a wonderful and/or witchy week, and I will talk to y'all next week. Bye!

Benebell's back! In this episode, we do a round table discussion on certification and the greater issue of validation. Learn our perspective on certification. Is it right for you? How to approach certification? We even go through a mock creation scenario of how we each would create a program. Benebell is the author of Holistic Tarot, The Tao of Craft, and many awesome courses on divination and spirituality. Find out more about her at www.benebellwen.com.

This week we speak to writer and metaphysician, Benebell Wen. Benebell is the author of Holistic Tarot and The Tao of Craft. It's a great chat, covering the history of Taoism and Taoist magic, differences in western and eastern sigil construction, Chinese diaspora lifeways, families hauntings and -inevitably- a little tarot too. Enjoy. Show Notes Benebell's website Benebell on Twitter Benebell on Instagram The Tao of Craft

Are you a new or aspiring Tarotpreneur? If so, this episode is a must-listen. I’ve invited special-guest Benebell Wen back to the podcast to talk about what you need to keep in mind as you start a Tarot business. Whether you’re already reading Tarot full-time or you’re just starting to think about a Tarot business, it’s important for you to consider the practicalities of running that business. Maybe you’re just starting to collect some payments and you’re starting to think, “Well, what if this grows? What do I need to do to make sure that I’m covered financially, legally, from a more operational perspective and so on?” Listen as Benebell and I discuss the practicalities of running a successful Tarot business. In this episode, you’ll learn: What professional Tarot readers need to keep in mind as they set up their online business Tips for aspiring or new Tarotpreneurs

Thank you for joining me for episode 205 of HiPPiE WiTCH : Magick For A New Age. Benebell Wen (The Metaphysical Planner, The Tao Of Craft, Holistic Tarot) is today's special guest & you can learn more about this amazing author & independent metaphysician here... http://www.benebellwen.com And be sure to pick up a FREE copy of my eBook "HiPPiE WiTCH : Peace, Love & All That Good Sh!t" here... http://www.joannadevoe.com/p/free-stuff.html Also- if you'd like to sign up for 3 extra episodes of HiPPiE WiTCH each month via Patreon, you can do that here... https://www.patreon.com/JoannaDeVoe MUCH LOVE -xo peace... Joanna DeVoe

One of the most powerful uses of the Tarot is as a tool for personal – and Divine – guidance. The rich symbolism within the cards helps us to connect deeply with our inner wisdom and intuition, providing the clarity we need to navigate life's challenges. So how do we tap into this powerful energy of the Tarot for personal guidance? Well, that's why I invited my beautiful guest, Benebell Wen, to join us on the Biddy Tarot Podcast. She is one smart lady. When she's not practicing law in her regular day job as an attorney, she's busy blending tarot, feng shui, the I Ching, numerology, and Chinese and Hellenistic astrology in her spiritual practice. She is also the author of the quintessential Tarot book, "Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth". In this episode, Benebell and I discuss: The ins and outs of being a Tarot reader AND a corporate lawyer How to blend the left and right brain to master the art of Tarot What 'divination' really means in a Tarot reading Why it's essential to ground yourself before a reading The exact techniques Benebell uses to gain personal insight from the Tarot cards And so much more! Let's go… Show Notes: BenebellWen.com Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth

Topics: V, Cups, Wavves, Loss, Mourning, Regrets, Tower, Home, Crossing, Shadow, Politics, Rebuilding, Reading, Lizard King, YHVH, Finances, Exchange, Counterculture

42 Minutes 201: Benebell Wen - 42 Minutes Fourth Anniversary Show - 10.18.15 Tonight the program crosses the great stream on its fourth birthday with the help of special guest and tarot master, Benebell Wen. Topics Include: V, Cups, Wavves, Loss, Mourning, Regrets, Tower, Home, Crossing, Shadow, Politics, Rebuilding, Reading, Lizard King, YHVH, Finances, Exchange, Counterculture. Purchase: Holistic Tarot http://amzn.to/1jxIKRb Purchase: V http://amzn.to/1jQJeBw Visit: http://benebellwen.com

BENEBELL WEN is the author of Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth (North Atlantic Books, 2015). She is a corporate attorney practicing law in California and New York, who also happens to be a practitioner of various metaphysical arts. She studies tarot, feng shui, the I Ching, numerology, and both Chinese and Hellenisic astrology. Wen is of Taiwanese descent. She currently lives in Northern California with her husband James and their beloved cat.  

BT recites the description of Key XVII from the 2nd Entrance of the 4=7 Advancement in a new segment called "This Is The Dawning of the Age Of Aquarius," then interviews Benebell Wen, author of Holistic Tarot.

For this episode, Charlie is joined by friend of the show Benebell Wen, author of Holistic Tarot, to discuss the recent San Francisco Bay Area Tarot Symposium. We dish about our favorite panels, share some of what we learned, and ponder mathematical improbabilities that make Charlie think Tarot might be real. We also want to say hello to Donna, a listener who said hi to us at the show. Hi Donna!

L*I*V*E Readings ... skype in or call 646.716.5510 to receive a reading during the show with Charlie and HiC ! Charlie and HiC are joined on The Amethyst Oracle by this month's guest, BENEBELL WEN, attorney and author of The Holistic Tarot. Benebell Wen is a California and New York lawyer who also happens to be a practitioner of various metaphysical arts. She is the author of Holistic Tarot published by North Atlantic Books and is now working on her second book, tentatively titled The Tao of Craft: A Primer on Fu Talismans and Casting Sigils in the Eastern Esoteric Tradition. When not practicing in these fields, Wen is both a California and New York licensed attorney working in the Bay Area as corporate legal counsel of a venture capital and global investments firm.

Topics: Mad Men, Sun Card, Dawn Draper, Loss, Signifier, Journey, First Operations, Synchronicity, I Ching, Pamela Colman Smith, Shadow, Devil Card, 777, Tarot Analytics, Sigil, Scientific Inquiry

42 Minutes 183: Benebell Wen - Holistic Tarot - 05.05.15 Tonight, for this Cinco de Mayo, we shuffle the cards and spin the wheel of fortune for 42 Minutes with a certified tarot master, Benebell Wen, author of the recent North Atlantic book, Holistic Tarot. Topics Include: Madmen, Sun Card, Dawn Draper, Loss, Signifier, Journey, First Operations, Synchronicity, I Ching, Pamela Colman Smith, Shadow, Devil Card, 777, Tarot Analytics, Sigil, Scientific Inquiry. Purchase: Holistic Tarot http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158394835X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=158394835X&linkCode=as2&tag=frthbeofthwh-20&linkId=GASCECRVJK2LXE7Q Vist: http://benebellwen.com View: Don Draper's Tarot Cards http://thesyncbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/spread.png Purchase: The Smith-Waite Centennial Deck http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1572816392/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1572816392&linkCode=as2&tag=frthbeofthwh-20&linkId=4PQL2O54V2MP2FKA

This week, Rose and Charlie speak with Benebell Wen, the author of the new (and gigantic) book Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth. Benebell shares her Tarot Analysis process for exploring the cards in readings and talks about bringing this book to life. For more information about Benebell, visit her website. You can purchase Holistic Tarot on Amazon. 

Author and tarot practitioner Benebell Wen discusses her new book Holistic Tarot and how tarot can be used to hone intuitive ability so that intuition can be incorporated into important decision-making.  Benebell Wen is the author of Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth (North Atlantic Books, January 2015). She is a long-time tarot practitioner, feng shui and I Ching consultant, and numerologist. Find out more about Benebell and her work at benebellwen.com. This interview originally aired on Empower Radio.

Author and tarot practitioner Benebell Wen discusses her new book Holistic Tarot and how tarot can be used to hone intuitive ability so that intuition can be incorporated into important decision-making.  Benebell Wen is the author of Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth (North Atlantic Books, January 2015). She is a long-time tarot practitioner, feng shui and I Ching consultant, and numerologist. Find out more about Benebell and her work at benebellwen.com. This interview originally aired on Empower Radio.   

Author and tarot practitioner Benebell Wen discusses her new book Holistic Tarot and how tarot can be used to hone intuitive ability so that intuition can be incorporated into important decision-making.

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/