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In this Episode of Two Zero Q – 20 Questions With Interesting People, we learn the 'Origin Story' of Brigit Esselmont, founder of "Biddy Tarot," one of the world's best-known and most beloved Tarot readers and teachers and author of "INTUITIVE MANIFESTING : ALIGN WITH YOUR INNER WISDOM AND ATTRACT YOUR DREAM LIFE"Hey Everybody, "Two Zero Q" has been included in Feedspot's "100 Best LGBT Podcasts worth listening to in 2024" and is #18!https://podcast.feedspot.com/lgbt_podcasts/#TwoZeroQ,#ItuitiveManifesting#BrigitEsselmont#Tarot#BiddyTarot#theveryhandsometimkirk,#Gay, #PRIDE, #LGBT Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I chat with Brigit who walks us through using Tarot to help create a soul aligned life! Brigit Esselmont is an intuitive entrepreneur and best-selling author of Everyday Tarot and Intuitive Manifesting, as well as the founder of Biddy Tarot, a seven-figure business that has empowered millions worldwide to trust their intuition and access their inner power. Her mission is to bring Tarot into the mainstream as a modern, intuitive tool for purpose-driven individuals, helping them live life to their fullest potential—no crystal balls required. Brigit's expertise has been featured in outlets like Huffington Post, Mind Body Green, and the Being Boss podcast. With over a decade in business, she's also a Master Practitioner in NLP and Hypnosis and has appeared on stages across the US and Australia. When she's not teaching or coaching, Brigit enjoys life on the Sunshine Coast, Australia, with her husband and two daughters. Biddy Tarot website: https://biddytarot.com/ OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/shop Submit your spiritual resolution! : https://forms.gle/FyWespr95U44Jh1W9 Take the season-end survey!: https://forms.gle/dL8nN8myv5E11Ytd7

This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠, I am sitting down with Brigit Esselmont, the founder of Biddy Tarot and the best-selling author of Everyday Tarot. Brigit just released her latest book, Intuitive Manifesting, a practical guide to using your intuition to supercharge your manifestations. In this episode, Brigit and I spend time exploring the intersection of manifestation, intuition, and tarot. We explore the inspiration behind her new book, discuss how to uncover your true desires beyond superficial goals, and touch on the psychological aspects of manifestation, including the power of visualization and managing limiting beliefs. We also pull cards together to reflect on the archetypes of manifestation, specifically The Devil and the Page of Pentacles, an unsuspecting pairing that ends up leading us down an insightful path. Throughout our conversation, Brigit shares how to align logic and intuition in the manifestation process, how tarot can support visualization practices, and why dropping from the head to the heart is a vital step in manifesting meaningful, fulfilling outcomes. This conversation is packed with actionable insights, examples, and inspiring advice for anyone curious about the practical and intuitive sides of manifestation. Whether you're new to tarot or a seasoned practitioner, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how to harness your inner wisdom to create the life you desire. Grab your copy of Intuitive Manifesting here! Want to find out all of the ways you can connect with me live this month? Join us inside⁠ The Symposium⁠! If you love The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, please consider leaving a 5 star review on whatever platform you listen to us on. It really is a HUGE help to us and allows more people to see our podcast! Have a topic you'd like to hear about? We're always interested in hearing your suggestions!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to submit a topic! Don't forget to subscribe to our email list to get all kinds of free mental health and tarot goodies on our website, as well as access to our private membership community ⁠The Symposium⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheTarotDiagnosis.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Tarot Diagnosis on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheTarotDiagnosis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Audio Edited by Anthony DiGiacomo of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Deep Resonance Sound⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact: DeepResonanceSound@gmail.com Music by Timmoor from Pixabay

This week, the witches of Back on the Broomstick welcome a true Tarot powerhouse: Brigit Esselmont, the founder of the website Biddy Tarot and author of best-sellers like Everyday Tarot and The Ultimate Guide to Tarot Card Meanings and her newest book Intuitive Manifesting: Align with Your Inner Wisdom and Attract Your Dream Life. With over 25 years of experience and millions of readers worldwide, Brigit has redefined what it means to work with Tarot as a modern, intuitive tool for empowerment and transformation.In this episode, the witches and Brigit dive deep into the transformative potential of Tarot, discussing how to trust your intuition, put Tarot readings into meaningful action, and embrace the wisdom of the cards (including reversals!). Brigit shares her unique perspective on reversals, explaining how upright cards reflect what we present outwardly, while reversed cards reveal private, internal processes and personal growth.More than just a predictive tool, Brigit teaches how Tarot can be a guide to manifesting the life you desire, connecting with your higher self, and creating revolutionary change both personally and collectively.Whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting out, this episode is filled with practical insights, empowering advice, and inspiration to use Tarot as a sacred ally in your everyday life.Tune in and discover how Tarot can help you trust yourself, align with your purpose, and live your fullest potential. Don't miss it!Got a question? Send the witches a message here!Support the showWant to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?We have a mailing address!Back on the BroomstickPO Box 106Salem MA 01970Email: backonthebroomstick@gmail.comYoutube FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website

Brigit Esselmont, founder of the immensely successful online tarot resource Biddy Tarot, brings us a mix of practical tools and intuitive wisdom in INTUITIVE MANIFESTING, a breakthrough approach to manifesting your goals. Do you want to make your wildest dreams a reality? For many of us, realizing our dreams may seem like a daunting journey. And while the popular practice of manifestation can help on that path, it can be difficult to know where to start. To harness this tool's power and learn what manifestation really means, we must stop focusing on what we think we should want, and instead look inward, toward our own intuition. With the right guide, the right tools, and the right mindset, when we tune into our soul-aligned manifestation powers and journey inward, our potential is limitless.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Brigit Esselmont, founder of the immensely successful online tarot resource Biddy Tarot, brings us a mix of practical tools and intuitive wisdom in INTUITIVE MANIFESTING, a breakthrough approach to manifesting your goals. Do you want to make your wildest dreams a reality? For many of us, realizing our dreams may seem like a daunting journey. And while the popular practice of manifestation can help on that path, it can be difficult to know where to start. To harness this tool's power and learn what manifestation really means, we must stop focusing on what we think we should want, and instead look inward, toward our own intuition. With the right guide, the right tools, and the right mindset, when we tune into our soul-aligned manifestation powers and journey inward, our potential is limitless.Through Brigit's four step process, you will discover how to:- Picture Your Perfect Future- Elevate Your Energy Vibration- Break Free from Limiting Beliefs- Supercharge Your ResultsBy learning these steps, creating soul-aligned goals, and tapping into your inner strength, you will learn to supercharge your manifestation powers and realize the life you've always dreamed. Featuring visualization exercises, key questions, journal prompts, a guide to adding tarot cards to your personal arsenal, and so much more, INTUITIVE MANIFESTING is an inspirational guide guaranteed to help you tap into your brightest future.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

This episode features Brigit Esselmont, a renowned Tarot reader and educator, known for her ability to demystify the ancient wisdom of Tarot for modern spiritual seekers. Brigit, the founder of Biddy Tarot, shares her insights on the power of Tarot as a tool for self-discovery and decision-making. Together, we delve into the intricacies of Tarot readings, discussing various spreads, the significance of each card, and how listeners can apply Tarot insights to navigate life's challenges more effectively.Key Takeaways:00:00 Intro00:26 Astrology for the Week03:33 Managing Relationships and Financial Challenges08:14 Quarter Moon in Leo17:45 Q & AMore about Brigit:Pre-order her book Intuitive Manifesting: Align with Your Inner Wisdom and Attract Your Dream Lifehttps://biddytarot.com/https://www.facebook.com/BiddyTarot/https://www.instagram.com/biddytarotJoin the Mainly Moonology inner circle: https://moonmessages.com/magical––Follow Yasmin on socials:✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yasminbolandmoonology ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonologydotcom/––Mainly Moonology is a podcast for people looking to manifest their dream life leveraging the power of the moon. Tune in each week for accessible moon teachings, weekly readings, discussions about the Law of Attraction, and everything in between! Follow us for more.

This episode features Brigit Esselmont, a renowned Tarot reader and educator, known for her ability to demystify the ancient wisdom of Tarot for modern spiritual seekers. Brigit, the founder of Biddy Tarot, shares her insights on the power of Tarot as a tool for self-discovery and decision-making. Together, we delve into the intricacies of Tarot readings, discussing various spreads, the significance of each card, and how listeners can apply Tarot insights to navigate life's challenges more effectively.Key Takeaways:00:00 Intro00:26 Astrology for the Week03:33 Managing Relationships and Financial Challenges08:14 Quarter Moon in Leo17:45 Q & AMore about Brigit:Pre-order her book Intuitive Manifesting: Align with Your Inner Wisdom and Attract Your Dream Lifehttps://biddytarot.com/https://www.facebook.com/BiddyTarot/https://www.instagram.com/biddytarotJoin the Mainly Moonology inner circle: https://moonmessages.com/magical––Follow Yasmin on socials:✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yasminbolandmoonology ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonologydotcom/––Mainly Moonology is a podcast for people looking to manifest their dream life leveraging the power of the moon. Tune in each week for accessible moon teachings, weekly readings, discussions about the Law of Attraction, and everything in between! Follow us for more.

Brigit Esselmont is an intuitive entrepreneur and best-selling author of Everyday Tarot, as well as the founder of Biddy Tarot, a seven-figure business that has empowered millions worldwide to trust their intuition and access their inner power. Her mission is to bring Tarot into the mainstream as a modern, intuitive tool for purpose-driven individuals, helping them live life to their fullest potential—no crystal balls required. Brigit's expertise has been featured in outlets like Huffington Post, Mind Body Green, and the Being Boss podcast. With over a decade in business, she's also a Master Practitioner in NLP and Hypnosis and has appeared on stages across the US and Australia. When she's not teaching or coaching, Brigit enjoys life on the Sunshine Coast, Australia, with her husband and two daughters.Links:https://www.biddytarot.com https://www.instagram.com/biddytarot https://www.facebook.com/biddytarot https://www.youtube.com/biddytarotResources:1. Download the 4 Steps to Intuitive Manifesting - https://biddytarot.com/4steps2. Pre-Order Intuitive Manifesting and receive over $3000 worth of bonuses - https://biddytarot.com/preordernowOur conversation weaves through the practical application of tarot in business settings, showcasing its potential to align ambitions with personal values, beyond the pursuit of profit. With actionable advice, we discuss how tarot readings can aid in holistic decision-making and reflect our subconscious states. Bridget and I exchange experiences on interpreting tarot readings, emphasizing trust in one's intuition even amidst confusion or unexpected outcomes, and the lessons these cards can hold.Finally, we address maintaining a balanced daily tarot practice that prevents dependency, advocating for introspection over prediction. 

In this episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, we delve into the fascinating world of tarot, intuition, and manifestation with Brigit Esselmont, founder of Biddy Tarot.After leaving a successful corporate career, Brigit transformed tarot into a practical tool for personal empowerment, helping millions manifest their dreams.We discuss topics such as the misconceptions about tarot, how to properly interpret the cards, and Brigit's four-step intuitive manifesting method.Brigit also provides a live tarot reading and offers insights into overcoming fear and embracing transformation.Listeners are introduced to her new book, 'Intuitive Manifesting,' and have access to her vast resources for learning and using tarot.Join Our Inner Circle And Enjoy Great Discounts From Some Of Our Past Guests:https://app.dropstation.io/skepticmetaphysician(Times are approximate)00:00 Introduction and Excitement02:31 Meet the Guest: Bridget Esselmont03:42 Understanding Tarot: Basics and Misconceptions07:25 Using Tarot for Manifestation13:21 Personal Tarot Reading: Career Decisions19:29 Balancing and Harmonizing20:28 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change21:53 Trusting the Universe22:46 The Magic of Tarot25:02 Activating Intuition30:27 Manifesting with Tarot32:59 Exploring Tarot Decks38:24 Intuitive Manifesting Book40:02 Conclusion and ResourcesGuest Info:Websites:https://www.biddytarot.comhttps://www.biddytarot.com/podcastFollow Brigit on Instagram: @biddytarotFollow The Skeptic Metaphysicians on Instagram here for more motivation and inspiration. Then tag them on Instagram with your favorite part from today's show and they will repost their fav's every week!Other Ways To Connect With Us:Website: skepticmetaphysician.comFacebook: @TheSkepticMetaphysicianSupport the Show:Rate/review Us Here: https://lovethepodcast.com/SkepticMetaphysiciansPurchase Merchandise: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/storeBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SkepticMetaphys 

Manifestation is truly magical and powerful. In today's episode, Brigit Esselmont, the founder of Biddy Tarot, shares the details about her new book, which is called Intuitive Manifesting. We also chat about amazing techniques and strategies for being able to manifest and how manifesting and tarot are interwoven.   Full shownotes at https://clarewood.com/podcast/episode287/

Brigit Esselmont and I are talking Intuitive Manifesting on the podcast today. Biggest manifestations, what to do when you want something and it's just not manifesting, and the role tarot can play in manifesting! You'll love this conversation.Brigit Esselmont is an intuitive entrepreneur and best-selling author of Everyday Tarot, as well as the founder of Biddy Tarot, a seven-figure business that has empowered millions worldwide to trust their intuition and access their inner power. Her mission is to bring Tarot into the mainstream as a modern, intuitive tool for purpose-driven individuals, helping them live life to their fullest potential—no crystal balls required.Download the 4 Steps to Intuitive Manifesting - https://biddytarot.com/4stepsOrder Brigit's new book Intuitive Manifesting:https://biddytarot.com/preordernowKerry on Brigit's fabulous Biddy Tarot Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-to-align-attract-manifest-your-dreams-with-kerry-rowett/id1071716704?i=1000626812209Find Brigit:https://www.biddytarot.comhttps://www.instagram.com/biddytarothttps://www.facebook.com/biddytarothttps://www.youtube.com/biddytarotConnect with Kerry on Instagram: http://instagram.com/kerryrowettWork with Kerry: http://alignandattract.com/private-sessionsKerry's Mastermind: http://alignandattract.com/mastermind

In this special episode of The Goddess Complex with Ashley Michelle, Ashley welcomes none other than the iconic Biddy Tarot! Join them for an exciting conversation as Biddy dives deep into the spiritual and intuitive world of tarot, sharing wisdom gained from years of experience as a professional reader, teacher, and creator of the well-known Biddy Tarot platform. Together, they explore the sacredness of the tarot as a powerful tool for self-discovery and healing, dispelling common myths, and empowering listeners to trust their own intuitive connection to the cards. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just curious about the tarot's magic, this episode is packed with inspiration, tips, and guidance. Tune in and discover the mysteries of the cards with two dynamic voices in the world of spirituality!Connect with Biddy Tarot:https://biddytarot.com/https://www.instagram.com/biddytarot/Listen to the Biddy Tarot Podcast---Take the quiz for a witch on a weightloss journey!Get 20% off Ashley's favorite protein powder! Code ASHM20Save 10% at DripsSpa, Ashley's favorite medical spa! Code ASHM10Get on the email listBook a Soul SessionBook a Clarity CallFind me on InstagramFind me on TikTok Get a video from me!

What a delight Brigit Esslemont from Buddy Tarot is!  She is here to talk about ther new book Intuitive Manifesting!  See link below to pre-order and receive $3000 worth of extras! Brigit Esselmont is an intuitive entrepreneur and best-selling author of Everyday Tarot, as well as the founder of Biddy Tarot, a seven-figure business that has empowered millions worldwide to trust their intuition and access their inner power. Her mission is to bring Tarot into the mainstream as a modern, intuitive tool for purpose-driven individuals, helping them live life to their fullest potential—no crystal balls required. Brigit's expertise has been featured in outlets like Huffington Post, Mind Body Green, and the Being Boss podcast. With over a decade in business, she's also a Master Practitioner in NLP and Hypnosis and has appeared on stages across the US and Australia. When she's not teaching or coaching, Brigit enjoys life on the Sunshine Coast, Australia, with her husband and two daughters. Download the 4 Steps to Intuitive Manifesting   Pre-Order Intuitive Manifesting and receive over $3000 worth of bonuses - https://biddytarot.com/preordernow https://www.biddytarot.com https://www.instagram.com/biddytarot https://www.facebook.com/biddytarot         Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Rontowski   Subscribe on Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paranormal-karen/id1355169056   Watch Paranormal Karen https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRc2W--b49xcNxBudN7FARw   Contact Karen: karenrontowski@gmail.com https://www.karenrontowski.com   Produced by Mike Flinn https://twitter.com/Unorisingmedia  

Brigit Esselmont is an intuitive entrepreneur and best-selling author of Everyday Tarot, as well as the founder of Biddy Tarot, a seven-figure business that has empowered millions worldwide to trust their intuition and access their inner power. Brigit talks to Mikki about how we can use tarot to make decisions about our future, manifest and grow your business.You can find Biddy Tarot on Instagram at @biddytarot1. Download the 4 Steps to Intuitive Manifesting - https://biddytarot.com/4steps (https://biddytarot.com/4steps) 2. Pre-Order Intuitive Manifesting and receive over $3000 worth of bonuses - https://biddytarot.com/preordernow (https://biddytarot.com/preordernow) https://www.biddytarot.com (https://www.biddytarot.com/) https://www.instagram.com/biddytarot (https://www.instagram.com/biddytarot) https://www.facebook.com/biddytarot (https://www.facebook.com/biddytarot) https://www.youtube.com/biddytarot (https://www.youtube.com/biddytarot) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SummaryIn this episode of The Wellness Matters Podcast, I interviewed Brigit Esselmont, the founder of Biddy Tarot. Brigit talks about her journey with tarot, how it can help tap into intuition, and shares her personal story of discovering tarot and building her business around it. She explains that tarot is often misunderstood and associated with mysticism and fortune-telling, but it is actually a tool for connecting with intuition and creating the future. Brigit also explains the difference between tarot and oracle cards and offers advice for beginners on how to start using tarot in their daily lives. Brigit goes on to talk about the power of tarot cards, how to interpret them, and how they can be used as a tool for self-reflection and personal growth. Brigit emphasizes the need to trust your own inner wisdom and make decisions based on what feel is true for you. We discuss the shifting world and the role of tarot in empowering individuals to question and challenge traditional beliefs and structures. Overall, the conversation highlights the transformative potential of tarot and the importance of embracing change and personal responsibility.TakeawaysTarot is a tool for connecting with intuition and creating the future.Tarot is often misunderstood and associated with mysticism and fortune-telling.Daily card readings can help develop intuition and provide guidance for the day.The Rider Waite deck is a popular choice for beginners.Biddy Tarot offers resources and a community for learning and practicing tarot. Tarot cards can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and personal growth.It is important to trust your intuition and interpret the messages of the cards based on what feels true for you.Tarot can empower individuals to question and challenge traditional beliefs and structures.Embracing change and taking personal responsibility are key to personal transformation.I appreciate your support!If you feel called to support the podcast, leave a review on Spotify ​here​ or Apple ​here​…And if you know someone who would benefit from this episode…Consider forwarding them this email.Ways to find Brigit:Instagram:​ ​​@biddytarot​Website:​biddytarot.com​Other ways to follow me:Instagram: ​wellness_matters_tribe​Facebook: ​wellness matters​Website:​ wellnessmatterstribe.com​My book: ​The Missing Piece​

If you are the face of your business, work with clients 1:1 or in high touch programs you will know that your own personal energy really impacts on your business. Mastering our energy is key - it really does fuel our business and therefore our success.Today I'm sharing three tips for energy mastery to fuel your success:1 - Separate your energy from the energy of your business (my 3 Day Business Energetics Challenge will help: http://alignandattract.com/challenge)2 - Get very curious about exactly what supports you to have high personal energy - and take action on those things.3 - Look after Future You. In times of high energy - take action that create momentum which can flow into times of lower energy.You might want to take notes on this one. I bet you'll get at least one reminder you need and a new idea sparked!Share your insights with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/kerryrowettPart 3 of the Online Business Paradigm Shift Series is coming VERY soon.You'll hear from Emily Osmond, Suzy Ashworth, Erika Cramer, Suz Chadwick, Rebecca Saunders + Katie Chappell - and you're going to LOVE it.Part 1 is here: http://alignandattract.com/blog/123Denise Duffield-Thomas, Leonie Dawson, Kate McKibbin, Tina Tower, Annie Gichuru + Anita Siek.Part 2 is here: http://alignandattract.com/blog/124Clare Wood, Tash Corbin, Ruby Lee, Annie Gichuru, Victoria Gibson and Brigit Esselmont of Biddy Tarot.

In this episode, I had the immense pleasure of hosting Brigit Esselmont, the founder of Biddy Tarot, a global leader in tarot education. This episode is particularly special to me as Brigit has been a significant influence on my spiritual journey, especially in understanding and using tarot.Brigit shared her journey from working in corporate to building Biddy Tarot, and how it evolved into the thriving business empire it is today.Brigit's wisdom and insights into using intuition for business were truly inspiring. She emphasized the importance of balancing intuition with other sources of information and shared how she uses tarot to guide her decision-making process. It was fascinating to hear about her personal experiences with tarot and how she integrates it into her business strategies.One of the key takeaways from the episode was Brigit's perspective on valuing the services we offer as spiritual business owners. She highlighted the importance of believing in the value we create and how that mindset shift can impact our success and confidence in charging what we're worth.If you want to deepen your understanding of intuition in business or explore the world of tarot, be sure to check out all the Brigit links below.Where to find Brigit Esselmont:Instagram: @biddytarot and @brigitesselmontWebsite: www.biddytarot.comWebsite: www.brigitesselmont.com--Get my 90 Minute Productivity Flow Track hereJoin my Facebook Group here Send me a DM on INSTAGRAM

The Magician represents my guest today on The Tarot Table. The Magician tarot card depicts a figure standing at a table adorned with various tools and symbols. With one hand pointing upwards and the other downwards, the Magician represents the connection between the spiritual and physical realms.  The number one at the top signifies new beginnings and potential. At the same time, the four elements defined by the tools (wand, cup, sword, and pentacle) symbolize creativity, emotions, intellect, and material resources. The Magician's confident posture and focused gaze convey mastery and skill.  This card suggests harnessing one's creative abilities, utilizing resources, and manifesting ideas into reality through impeccable craftsmanship and ingenuity. The Magician today is Chris Lilly.  Who Is Chris Lilly? Meet Chris Lilly, a Los Angeles-based Certified Tarot Advisor trained through the Biddy Tarot program. At 'Flow Your MoJo,' Chris mentors screenwriters and authors, empowering them to tap into their intuition, boost self-confidence, increase writing speed, and achieve their creative aspirations.  With over 65 tarot decks, he facilitates a deeper connection with creativity, aiming for writers to remain in a flow state rather than experiencing the whiplash of sporadic inspirational bursts. While his primary focus is assisting writers, Chris also offers personal readings, recognizing the transformative power they hold. A decade ago, he created and wrote the YouTube web series Just Us Guys, which spotlighted the dynamic between a gay father and his straight son. Chris is gearing up to self-publish new LGBTQ-led stories and projects slated for release in 2025.You can connect with Chris through his website, https://www.chrislilly.tv/ as well as on Instagram, @chrislillytv, TikTok @chrislilly.tv, X, chrislillytv, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.  Now you have it! I will talk to you again next Friday and next week and chat with the one who the Devil represents. My guest then is a dedicated women's alcohol-free sobriety coach who struggled with alcohol and substance abuse for years until she had a tower moment to break out of it. Now, her life's mission revolves around guiding women to break free from the shackles of alcohol dependency, enabling them to realize and live their fullest potential. There's something I can look forward to. Follow me on Medium at msmir.medium.com, Instagram at miriamreadstarot, and check out my site at miriamreadstarot.com. And, of course, follow The Tarot Table Podcast. You can also join my list to get a week ahead tarot reading each Sunday so you know what energies you are facing at miriamreadstarot.substack.com.Next week. Until then, see you next time, ciao for now.

Welcome to Part 2 of The Online Business Paradigm Shift Series. These three episodes are going to give you so much insight about how you might thrive in this changing environment we find ourselves in. Part 1 is the previous episode.I've had workbooks created for this Series. They include speaker quotes, key points and reflection questions for your own musings. Sign up for your workbooks here: http://alignandattract.com/workbookYou can watch the video of today's episode over at http://alignandattract.com/blog/124The conversations in this series were catalysed after I published Episode 120 - Are we in a Paradigm shift in online business? This goes beyond just market changes - I asked if there is a deeper shift taking place.  I recommend you listen to that along with episodes 121 and 122 for the full context of these discussions and that's where I share more of my own observations. Watch Episode 123: Part 1 of this Series.When  Episode 120 went live it sparked a lot of discussion and my client + friend Leonie Dawson suggested I invite some of our friends + colleagues onto the podcast to talk about they are also seeing and experiencing, what is working - and what advice they have for you as an online business owner. SO many said yes and I decided to create a three-part series. Here are the website links and instagram handles for each of today's guests:Victoria Gibson - Business and Life Coach - https://victoriagibson.com - https://instagram.com/iamvictoriagibsonClare Wood - Money Mentor - https://clarewood.com - https://instagram.com/clare_wood_coachTash Corbin - Business Coach and Mentor to Heart-Centred Business Owners - https://tashcorbin.com - https://instagram.com/tashcorbinAnnie Gichuru - Racial Equity Coach - https://anniegichuru.com - https://instagram.com/annie.gichuruBrigit Esselmont - Owner of Biddy Tarot - https://biddytarot.com - https://instagram.com/biddytarotRuby Lee - Flow Science Coach - https://www.flowstatebusiness.co - https://instagram.com/_rubylee_Led by myself:Kerry Rowett - Kinesiologist + Reiki Master - http://alignandattract.com - https://instagram.com/kerryrowettMy Remember Your Why workshop: http://alignandattract.com/why

If you have ever wondered if the niche you have chosen is too small…Or whether you have saturated your market already…Or simply love to hear inspiring stories of business owners following their passions to build a thriving business, then today's episode is for you.I'm joined by Brigit Esselmont, who I met when speaking alongside as a conference earlier this year.Brigit is best known as the best-selling author of Everyday Tarot and founder of Biddy Tarot. An intuitive entrepreneur, Brigit has helped millions of people all around the world discover how to trust their intuition, access their inner power, and bring the Divine into their everyday life, using Tarot as a guide.On a mission to bring Tarot out of the closet and into the mainstream, Brigit believes that Tarot is a modern, intuitive tool for purpose-driven people who are ready to live life at their fullest potential – no crystal balls or crushed velvet required.Brigit has been featured in Huffington Post, Mind Body Green, Refinery29, Hello Giggles, Body+Soul, The Oprah Magazine, on numerous podcasts, and has appeared on stage in front of live audiences across the US and Australia.When she's not teaching, coaching or flipping Tarot cards, Brigit loves spending time with her two daughters and husband on the Sunshine Coast, Australia.I will admit, I only came across Tarot more recently at a retreat I was attending - when the cards came out I was like “what is this all about?!”.So when I met Brigit and learned that she has built her entire business around Tarot, I was fascinated.On this episode, Brigit shares:The different revenue streams in her businessHow her business has changed over the yearsThe biggest lessons she has learnt along the way.Learn more about Brigit's Tarot courses, books, community and intuitive business coaching at BiddyTarot.com.

Brigit Esselmont is best known as the best-selling author of Everyday Tarot and founder of Biddy Tarot. An intuitive entrepreneur, Brigit has helped millions of people all around the world discover how to trust their intuition, access their inner power, and bring the Divine into their everyday life, using Tarot as a guide.On a mission to bring Tarot out of the closet and into the mainstream, Brigit believes that Tarot is a modern, intuitive tool for purpose-driven people who are ready to live life at their fullest potential – no crystal balls or crushed velvet required.Brigit has been featured in Huffington Post, Mind Body Green, Refinery29, Hello Giggles, Body+Soul, The Oprah Magazine, on numerous podcasts including Being Boss, Truth Telling, Hippie Witch, Mind Body Musing and the I AM Goddess Collective, and has appeared on stage in front of live audiences across the US and Australia.When she's not teaching, coaching or flipping Tarot cards, Brigit loves spending time with her two daughters and husband on the Sunshine Coast, Australia.Episode Highlights▶ Brigit Esselmont, bestselling author and founder of Biddy Tarot, introduces us to the captivating world of tarot ▶ Brigit's personal journey with tarot, from its beginnings in 1999 to transforming it into a thriving business in 2009▶ Using tarot as an empowerment tool, providing intention setting, guidance, and integration, including for altered states and meditation▶ Briget's exploration of tarot archetypes and their connection to psychedelic and mythopoetic experiences ▶ How tarot cards' layers of meaning and symbolism can help individuals understand and integrate their psychedelic experiences▶ Brigit's own transformative journey with tarot archetypes, such as the High Priestess▶ Shifting from an operational mindset to a more intuitive approach for success in business▶ The growing trend of embracing intuition in business practices, allowing individuals to tap into their inner wisdom and make purpose-aligned decisionsBrigit Esselmont's Links & Resources▶ Website: https://brigitesselmont.com/▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brigitesselmont/▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brigitesselmont▶ Free Gift: Discover what Tarot REALLY is and how to get started - even if you're completely new: https://www.biddytarot.com/learn-tarot/

This week, we have an amazing guest who is at the forefront of Tarot Cards!Before that, here's what's in the skies this week. The week begins in the New Moon Cycle - if you want to join us every New Moon, we hold a ceremony together to celebrate the Moon's change-making energy on my Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/yasminbolandmoonology"Things are really electric right now, take a breath!"On September 19,  my new Moonology Messages deck comes out.Order your own copy at https://www.moonmessages.com/messages If you  order your Oracles Cards on or before the 20th, you will get a free workshop on "Can Oracle Cards change your life?"On that same day, the Sun will be going opposite  Neptune.  Neptune is all about mysticism, intuition (which my cards are all about!), meditation, chanting, The Divine, and sacred connection. A very nice energy for everybody who wants to get in touch with their Higher Self.We are still in the post-shadow of Venus Retrograde and Mercury Retrograde. And if during that time you were able to reflect and ask yourself if you're prioritising what matters most to you - now is the time to make those changes.  Thursday is a good time to work towards those changes.The weekend opens up opportunities to heal fractured relationships with the Sun moving into Libra and Venus trining Chiron.I am also doing a launch party for my new cards  at https://www.moonmessages.com/party2023This week, in celebration of my Moonology Messages cards launch, we have the amazing Brigit Esselmont from Biddy Tarot! How does Tarot work? Brigit explains beautifully how cards are a tool to help us get in touch with our intuition."We are using the visuals of the cards to tap into our subconscious. It's symbolism, images, and stories that help us bypass the conscious and get into that more intuitive space. I used to think that you had to be psychic or intuitive to read Tarot well, but over time,  I realised that Tarot is the thing that helps you become more intuitive."Throughout the episode, we talk about how cards can be used in the present and to manifest. She also gets into how to deal with more challenging cards and keeping an open mind to understanding the messages and having a growth mindset. Remembering that life happens for your long-term good.Brigit integrates Tarot and the lunar cycles on her Instagram at https://instagram.com/biddytarotWe also talk about one-card reading, and multiple spreads and how they can help you attune to your subconscious mind.Get your printable cheat sheet from Brigit at https://moonmessages.com/biddyListen to Brigit's Podcast, The Biddy Tarot Podcast atListen to more of Yasmin Boland: https://mainlymoonologymembership.com/––Follow Yasmin on socials: ✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yasminbolandmoonology ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonologydotcom/––Mainly Moonology is a podcast for people looking to manifest their dream life leveraging the power of the moon. Tune in each week for accessible moon teachings, weekly readings, discussions about the Law of Attraction, and everything in between! Follow us for more.

This week, we have an amazing guest who is at the forefront of Tarot Cards!Before that, here's what's in the skies this week. The week begins in the New Moon Cycle - if you want to join us every New Moon, we hold a ceremony together to celebrate the Moon's change-making energy on my Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/yasminbolandmoonology"Things are really electric right now, take a breath!"On September 19,  my new Moonology Messages deck comes out.Order your own copy at https://www.moonmessages.com/messages If you  order your Oracles Cards on or before the 20th, you will get a free workshop on "Can Oracle Cards change your life?"On that same day, the Sun will be going opposite  Neptune.  Neptune is all about mysticism, intuition (which my cards are all about!), meditation, chanting, The Divine, and sacred connection. A very nice energy for everybody who wants to get in touch with their Higher Self.We are still in the post-shadow of Venus Retrograde and Mercury Retrograde. And if during that time you were able to reflect and ask yourself if you're prioritising what matters most to you - now is the time to make those changes.  Thursday is a good time to work towards those changes.The weekend opens up opportunities to heal fractured relationships with the Sun moving into Libra and Venus trining Chiron.I am also doing a launch party for my new cards  at https://www.moonmessages.com/party2023This week, in celebration of my Moonology Messages cards launch, we have the amazing Brigit Esselmont from Biddy Tarot! How does Tarot work? Brigit explains beautifully how cards are a tool to help us get in touch with our intuition."We are using the visuals of the cards to tap into our subconscious. It's symbolism, images, and stories that help us bypass the conscious and get into that more intuitive space. I used to think that you had to be psychic or intuitive to read Tarot well, but over time,  I realised that Tarot is the thing that helps you become more intuitive."Throughout the episode, we talk about how cards can be used in the present and to manifest. She also gets into how to deal with more challenging cards and keeping an open mind to understanding the messages and having a growth mindset. Remembering that life happens for your long-term good.Brigit integrates Tarot and the lunar cycles on her Instagram at https://instagram.com/biddytarotWe also talk about one-card reading, and multiple spreads and how they can help you attune to your subconscious mind.Get your printable cheat sheet from Brigit at https://moonmessages.com/biddyListen to Brigit's Podcast, The Biddy Tarot Podcast atListen to more of Yasmin Boland: http://mainlymoonologymembership.com/––Follow Yasmin on socials: ✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yasminbolandmoonology ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonologydotcom/––Mainly Moonology is a podcast for people looking to manifest their dream life leveraging the power of the moon. Tune in each week for accessible moon teachings, weekly readings, discussions about the Law of Attraction, and everything in between! Follow us for more.

Brigit Esselmont is an intuitive business strategist, entrepreneur, mentor and published author. As the Founder of Biddy Tarot, she turned her love for Tarot into an abundant, 7-figure business that employs 15 people and serves over 15 million Tarot lovers every year.  Brigit has been featured in The Oprah Magazine, Huffington Post, Body+Soul, Mind Body Green, and Refinery29, appeared on numerous podcasts and has appeared on stage in front of live audiences across the US and Australia.  I'm thrilled to have her joining us today to chat about her 24 year journey with Biddy Tarot and how you can use your intuition in business.  Brigit started Biddy Tarrot way back in 1999 by learning HTML to be able to code her website. She's seen 24 years of advancements in technology and marketing and shares her journey with growing a 7-figure business. We chat about her first hire and what her team of 15 looks like now, including the importance of outsourcing what you can to avoid overwhelm and burnout. We do a live Tarot reading to share just how easy it can be to use Tarot as a reflective tool for your business.    Episode Highlights: What was that first hire? (7:10) Organic Traffic is still the biggest traffic source (9:25) The advantage of having your own business (15:49) Being Intuitive In Business: How To Start That Process (16:49) Tarot Can Be Used As A Reflective Tool (22:00) How did Brigit  get herself  and  her brand out there? (26:30) Is Blogging Dead?  Repurposing content into a blog. (27:50) How Did Brigit Kept Her Business For so Long? (30:45) Brigit's Take on  to anyone who's thinking of starting an online business. (34:30)   Click here for all links mentioned in this episode. Enrol in eComm Ignitor Binge all episodes of The Unstoppable eCommerce Podcast here!   We hope you enjoyed this episode! Please subscribe, rate, and share the show - it would mean the world to me. There's more to come and we're looking forward to sharing how to sell more on your online store in our podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Becoming Witchy we are giving a tarot reading for each zodiac sign. Listen to the reading for your sun, moon, and/or rising sign for some advice from the tarot. This one card reading is meant to give you some guidance at this halfway point in the year to keep you on your desired path. We also talk about some useful three card tarot spreads that can be used if you want to build on this reading and get more personalized advice for your unique circumstances. Each card has been pulled from the Anima Mundi Tarot Deck and will be posted on our Bramble and Brimstone instagram for you to see. For a more in-depth discussion on tarot listen to our episode: Tarot a tool for the modern witch. Keep in touch and up to date by following Bramble & Brimstone on ⁠instagram⁠, visit our ⁠website⁠ or ⁠shop⁠, where you can sign up for our newsletter for monthly rituals, shop our wares, and get more Becoming Witchy content!  Things mentioned in this episode: Biddy Tarot -- always a great tarot resource If you need to find your sun/moon/rising signs I like the Co-Star App or CHANI App --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becomingwitchy/message

In today's GRACED podcast episode, we dive deep into the themes of the Hierophant card which represents tradition, being involved with an institution, and learning from mentors within the community. The Hierophant can give us a sense of belonging within traditional structures and can influence the way you live your life. Ultimately, you can take these structures and create your own rules, honoring traditions that you grew up with, and creating your own. In this cheerful conversation, our guest today is Brigit Esselmont, founder of Biddy Tarot, and who has also created a Tarot Deck called Biddy Tarot, which is featured on her website. Brigit and I talk about how she created her tarot community stemming from her own need of belonging, becoming the visionary in her business, growing her team, and so much more. Brigit also gives us a collective reading from her deck, which you'll have to listen to the end for! This episode is packed with a great mix of practicality along with intuition, and how to use both skill sets in creating community, building a business, and living a fulfilling life. Podcast If you liked this episode, make sure to share with your friends and to leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

Brigit from @biddytarot shares about becoming the #1 Tarot website and trusting her gut to start a 2nd blossoming career as an intuitive coach for successful entrepreneurs. We have a lot of fun! We laugh, we get serious...we are two like-minded souls supporting and sharing. Enjoy!This episode originally aired in 2021.Sign up for the free Masterclass Intuition 101: How to Trust Yourself in Uncertain Times here: https://howtotrustyourintuition.com/ To get your free session and sign up for Maya Diamond's program, go here:https://empowerlove.us/apply/(Use the code BETSY 100 to get your free 60-minute one-on-one bonus session with Maya via Zoom, worth $500!)Follow us on Instagram: @howtotrustyourintuition https://www.instagram.com/howtotrustyourintuition/ If you don't trust yourself, who will?

In this episode, I am interviewing multimillion-dollar business owner, Brigit Esselmont - the CEO and founder of Biddy Tarot! Brigit and I will be talking about the origin story of her business, trusting your intuition in business, as well as her books, tarot deck and free resources.  Brigit is also one of the speakers at the Heart-Centred Business Conference in May 2023. You'll be able to learn from this amazing experienced multimillion-dollar-earning CEO of Biddy Tarot in person! As an extra bonus with this episode, you can get $50 off your ticket to Conference. Simply head to the show notes of this episode to grab the coupon code and checkout link.  Show notes are at: tashcorbin.com/349 Follow Tash on Facebook: facebook.com/tashcorbincoaching Join the Heart-Centred Soul-Driven Entrepreneurs: facebook.com/groups/hcsde 

For thirty years, she works as an actress on Broadway, in films, regional theatre, and an off-Broadway troupe Rumble In the Red Room where she performed her own material. Her adaptation of Pride and Prejudice was performed at the Cornish Institute in Seattle Washington and new works at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, where she was a company member. A co-chair with the NYC Chapter of the Historical Novel Society, she helps produce monthly online book launches and author panels.In London, she has lectured at Watkins Books for their Recorded Authors series, at Atlantis Bookshop and Watkins Books in London, and lectures at the Occulture Berlin Festival on tarot. Ms. Wands' writings have appeared in Art in Fiction, Kindred Spirits magazine, and The Irving Society journal, FIRST KNIGHT. Some of her podcast interviews include: ‘Morbid Anatomy', ‘Biddy Tarot', ‘Imaginary Worlds', ‘Bad Ass Bitches Tarot', and the “Catching Up With” on The Hermit's Cave YouTube channel. Susan's first book in her series about Pamela Colman Smith, Magician and Fool, Book One Major Arcana Series, will be published by SparkPress in 2023. The second book, High Priestess and Empress will be published by Spark Press in 2024, and Emperor and Hierophant, the third book in the series, is in final edits. Susan is currently petitioned the English Heritage Organization to dedicate a blue plaque on Pamela Colman Smith's London birthplace and looking forward to celebrating Pamela's natal home.

Meet Brigit Esselmont, Best-Selling Author of Everyday Tarot, Intuitive Entrepreneur, and Founder of Biddy Tarot - the #1 Online Tarot Education Source. Brigit started Biddy Tarot when she was still a teenager. For more than 20 years, she's been reading Tarot and helped millions of people all around the world create personal and intuitive connection with the Tarot cards, through courses, books and a thriving online community. Together we are on a mission to bring Tarot into the mainstream, as a modern, intuitive tool for purpose-driven people such as digital content creators. If you are a creator who's feeling lonely, stuck, even burned out, this livestream will be your best companion to uncover new ways to connect to yourself and your creative work. Learn more about Biddy Tarot: https://www.biddytarot.com/ Getting started with Tarot: https://www.biddytarot.com/learn-tarot/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/message

So much fun having Dale Fetterman and Jess Vaughn back to celebrate the one-year inception and anniversary of Life Chats With Friends. A little over a year ago, sitting in a living room in Vail, Colorado, this show was born. Jess facilities a live tarot card reading for Dale, Antonio and herself. Jess talks about the history of tarot cards, and shares how they can be used as a self-reflection tool. They all create the space to reflect and share commitments to their development looking ahead. They also share insights and thoughts for consideration as you navigate 2023. Mentioned in the episode: Sadhduru: https://isha.sadhguru.org/us/en/wisdom BiddyTarot: https://www.biddytarot.com/ You can find them on all platforms -- Antonio -- Instagram: @TwanieFitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-stephens-4450b6a1/ Dale -- Instagram: @FettermanDale Website: dalefettermanfitness.com Jess -- Instagram: @Fierce_phoenix_fitness Thank you for tuning into this session! If you enjoyed, be sure to tell a friends and or share this. Subscribe so you know when our next episode goes live. Peace and love, Antonio & TWANIE FITNESS!

As business owners, the spaces we create and make money in continue to evolve and change. In order to find success, entrepreneurs are required to pivot, adjust, and keep building their dream work and life. In this episode, Emily is joined by Brigit Esselmont of Biddy Tarot to discuss the creation of the new Biddy Tarot deck and the evolution of entrepreneurship in the digital age. They also talk about what it looks like to diversify your revenue streams and business offerings as your business evolves.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

As business owners, the spaces we create and make money in continue to evolve and change. In order to find success, entrepreneurs are required to pivot, adjust, and keep building their dream work and life. In this episode, Emily is joined by Brigit Esselmont of Biddy Tarot to discuss the creation of the new Biddy Tarot deck and the evolution of entrepreneurship in the digital age. They also talk about what it looks like to diversify your revenue streams and business offerings as your business evolves.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

If you're wanting to dip your toe into some practices you can use in your business, this chat with Brigit Esselmont of Biddy Tarot is a great start. Emily and Kathleen ask Brigit to bust some common myths about tarot. Plus, she shares ways that you can bring this intuitive practice into your business in a way that feels aligned for you. If you want to hear more of this conversation, check out Episode 94 - Tarot in Business with Brigit Esselmont of Biddy Tarot >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclub Join the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Welcome to the Crescented Coven! This episode discusses the next three steps of the Fool's Journey, and introduces you to Temperance, The Devil, and The Tower. Instagram: @CrescentedCoven & @VickyBXD TikTok and Youtube: @CrescentedCoven Patreon: Crescented Coven Depop: Crescented Coven Please leave us a comment or shoot us a DM, we'd love to hear from you! Information References: Amí. (2022, July 23). The fool's journey for beginners. Cute Tarot. Retrieved August 26, 2022, from https://cutetarot.com/fools-journey-beginners/ Morningstar, S. (2001). How to tell the future: Discover and shape your future through palm reading, tarot, astrology, Chinese arts, I Ching, signs, symbols and listening to your dreams. Hermes House. Online tarot courses and tarot card meanings. Biddy Tarot. (2021, August 16). Retrieved August 26, 2022, from https://www.biddytarot.com/ Www.mildlyeccentric.com. (n.d.). The Fool's Journey. The fool's journey. Retrieved August 26, 2022, from http://www.learntarot.com/journey.htm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crescentedcoven/support

Project management can change your world as a business owner. More importantly, it can bring your big vision to life. In this episode, Emily of Being Boss discusses all things project management with Jackie Cahill, the Senior Project Manager at Biddy Tarot. They share some of the top time management skills every entrepreneur needs, how to identify project priorities, and tips for becoming your own project manager.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Project management can change your world as a business owner. More importantly, it can bring your big vision to life. In this episode, Emily of Being Boss discusses all things project management with Jackie Cahill, the Senior Project Manager at Biddy Tarot. They share some of the top time management skills every entrepreneur needs, how to identify project priorities, and tips for becoming your own project manager.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, you'll hear from Brigit Esselmont, Founder & CEO of Biddy Tarot on executive intuition, busting the myths of tarot, and from zero to 7 figures. chiefmaker.com/232 REGISTER FOR OUR SEPTEMBER MINI-MBA INTAKE: chiefmaker.com/minimba Brigit is the Founder & CEO of Biddy Tarot the world's leading online learning community for people who read Tarot. She is the best-selling author of Everyday Tarot and is on a mission to bring Tarot out of the closet and into the mainstream. Brigit has been featured in Huffington Post, The Oprah Magazine, and appeared on numerous podcasts including Being Boss and Truth Telling, and has appeared on stage in front of live audiences across the US and Australia. Before diving full-time into Biddy Tarot, Brigit was a management consultant and human resource strategist at organisations such as Telstra and ANZ. In this episode we talk about: Busting the myths around tarot, and what it actually is; Executive intuition and how elite chiefs use its principles to execute their game plans; How she quit her corporate career and developed what is now a multi-million dollar business; and A live tarot reading with me! Connecting with Brigit Esselmont You can connect with Brigit via the Biddy Tarot website Books and resources The Big Leap - by Gay Hendricks

We're so excited to welcome a very special guest on today's episode – our dear friend Brian, professional tarot reader with Two Raven Tarot! We dive right into the history of Tarot, Brian's personal experiences as a professional tarot reader, how to get started, and a couple tarot myths and misconceptions.We had so much fun and talked for so long that we have a special BONUS episode just for our supporters on Patreon! In the bonus episode, we tell some personal stories of readings we've done, talk about reversals, go into detail on what a Deck Interview Reading is, and more. (You can get access to that by supporting us on Patreon.)Want to know more about Brian and his services? You can find him on Facebook at Two Raven Tarot, or follow him on social media @wikidraven – he's got the most adorable baby and doggo videos on TikTok!Full show notes can be found on our website TwoByTorchlight.comShow Notes:Brian's Tarot book suggestion: Tarot Plain & Simple by Anthony LouisThis is a great breakdown of the Celtic Cross tarot spread on Biddy TarotThis TikTok account does readings using a deck of Pokemon cards!Liz loves Labyrinthos on the web and as a phone app for learning about the cards. Aradia loves how you can use the app to pull an electronic reading wherever you are!Biddy Tarot is Aradia's go to online resource when they need to look up a specific card or understand the structure and flow of a tarot deck.If the Rider Waite Tarot sounds like your jam, you can learn about it and buy a copy here.Support the show

It's so easy to think that this journey from restriction to expansion is a simple, linear path. But in reality that's rarely the case. We have all experienced our fair share of frustrations, disappointments and unexpected outcomes along the way, and will undoubtedly experience more on the road ahead of us. But so often, finding ourselves in those places will either see us curled up in a ball too afraid to move forwards, or faced with people who tell us to keep going no matter how we may be feeling. Neither is necessarily the right answer. And each can be as damaging to us and our journey to self-alignment as the other. In this week's episode of the Divine Feminist we look at exactly this; acknowledging and dealing with the challenges presented to us on this journey in the way that is truly right for us. Episode notes As mentioned in this episode, Ceryn's book The Divine Feminist is now available for pre-order ahead of its November release. Click here to learn more, including details of how you can get your copy ahead of the official release date!Within this episode, Ceryn mentions the wonderful book See No Stranger by Valarie Kaur.We also talk briefly about tarot. A great resource for learning more about this is Biddy Tarot, who talks about the cards Ceryn mentions on the links below:The TowerThe StarIf the journey of your own aligned expansion is something you want to lean into more deeply, then head over to The Divine Feminist Community for support and guidance. The community is open to members now, featuring exclusive content to deepen your journeys with this and all future episodes of the podcast. To learn more, or to join us today visit www.divinefeminist.com/communityAnd remember, to keep up with the latest from Ceryn and all things Divine Feminist, including the forthcoming book of the same name, follow @divine.feminist on Instagram.Music is Start again, copyright Alex (2014), sourced through YouTube and available to hear in full here.

Today's guest on The GlowJo Podcast is the one and only, Brigit Esselmont, Bestselling author of Everyday Tarot and founder of BiddyTarot.com. She has helped millions (yes, millions!) people tune into their intuitive self to live a more successful, fulfilling life through Tarot, courses, books, and her fast-growing online community. Brigit has been featured in Huffington Post, Mind Body Green, Refinery29, Hello Giggles, Body+Soul, The Oprah Magazine, on numerous podcasts (now including The GlowJo!), and has appeared on stage in front of live audiences across the US and Australia.Today, Brigit and Leanne discuss all things intuition including what it is and what it's NOT. They also talk about how it shows up in your day-to-day life and how you can learn to tune into your personal intuitive GPS system to build a life and business that is aligned with your true self. If you want to learn more about tuning into your intuitive self and how this can help you live a more easeful, fulfilling life, this episode is for you! Enjoy! In the episode, we cover:Brigit's journey with Intuition and how she used it to build a 7 Figure BusinessWhat intuition is and how it might show up in your lifeDiscrediting our own intuition, and why we do this The layers of intuition in business The contrast between intuition and ego Tools for developing and strengthening your intuition Debunking the myths around Tarot The connection between intuition and creativity GIVEAWAY ALERT: Head over to Leanne's Instagram for information on how to enter the gift giveaway! Good luck

** LA MISE EN LIGNE ORIGINALE DE CET ÉPISODE DATE DE 2020. IL S'AGIT DONC D'UNE REDIFFUSION. MERCI! ** Le tarot prend une place centrale dans la vie de la sorcière Vanessa DL. Elle reçoit pour cette épisode son amie Basma, également tarologue, afin d'échanger sur cette pratique occulte. Bonne écoute! Tarot utilisé par Basma - Everyday Tarot Tarot utilisé par Vanessa - Smith Waite Tarot Ressources mentionnées - Biddy Tarot, Tarot for the Wild Soul Pour suivre Basma sur Instagram et Facebook: @highkeysmiling

In this episode Hazel and Jenny have a chat about tarot and other oracle cards. We talk about our first decks and our favourites. We also give tips on choosing a deck that's right for you.Below are links to the tarot cards we mention and also for the event at which Jenny will be giving a workshop on moon journalling.Rider Waite Tarot https://www.holisticshop.co.uk/products/rider-waite-tarotHousewives Tarothttps://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1931686998/aeclectictaro-21/Mythic Tarothttps://www.holisticshop.co.uk/products/mythic-tarot-cardsGaian Tarothttps://www.gaiantarot.comSacred circle tarothttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Sacred-Circle-Tarot-Deck-Journey/dp/0738740136MBS Empowerment Summit https://mbs-empowerment-summit.heysummit.com/?sc=Bcpv6hGu&ac=UewqqrdcOther links mentionedPamela Coleman Smithhttps://hyperallergic.com/490918/pamela-colman-smith-pratt-institute-libraries/ Biddy Tarot https://www.biddytarot.com/btp68-first-tarot-deck/Join in the conversation at our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thewheelpodcast/

Do you have a beautiful vision for your business, but aren't quite sure how to make it happen? The truth is, you can align intuition and strategy to reach your goals. If you have been struggling to take strategic action in your business, take a look at how Brigit Esselmont, host of the Intuitive Entrepreneur Podcast and founder of Biddy Tarot, personally plans for her business, using strategy and intuition.

How do you navigate the tough times in business as an entrepreneur and leader? How do you show up and work through challenges, and keep the motivation to continue on with your goals? In this episode, Brigit invites you into the intimate details of some of the recent challenges in her business, Biddy Tarot, how she is navigating them, and what she's learning along the way. If you've ever experienced challenge in your business, or life, this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode, Brigit's marketing manager, Katie Tassone-Milligan, interviews Brigit about her entrepreneurial journey. Tune in to hear how Brigit combined intuition and business strategy to exit the corporate world and build a 7-figure business at Biddy Tarot (without the burnout common to many entrepreneurs). Learn more about why Brigit has created the Intuitive Entrepreneur Podcast and her vision of what's possible for the intuitive entrepreneur in this new way of doing business.  Continue the conversation at brigitesselmont.com

Jamie talks to Brigit Esselmont of Biddy Tarot about her beliefs and methodologies regarding the Tarot. Brigit examines how the intricate symbolism of the Tarot can be used as a deeply personal tool for reflection and whose meanings can change from person to person. Listen and learn how reading cards isn’t just an inscrutable art […]

Hello! This episode is a little off balance because we got a new kitten! Please pardon some of the random noise. Here I talk about doing readings for other people, setting boundaries, and a couple tips for reading in a group setting.     Transcript: Hello, and welcome to the Antifragile Tarot podcast. I am your resident cardslinger, Susannah, here on another witchy Wednesday to talk your ear off. This week, I am going to be talking about reading tarot cards for other people. I do want to issue a brief apology in advance; last week my husband and I adopted a new kitten, so she's a little rowdy and there might be a little bit more background noise than normal, since I'm recording this in my living room and there's nobody else home so I can't just lock her up.  I spent last weekend reading as Antifragile Tarot at the JC Oddities Market in Jersey City, which is where I'm based. I've been reading professionally for about a year now and I've been reading tarot cards for about 15, but one thing that a lot of new readers struggle with is whether or not they should read their cards for other people. I personally think there is really no wrong way to be a tarot card reader. I think that you are just as valid if you only read for yourself, or if you won't take money for tarot card readings, or if you only read for other people, or if you only read with Spirit guides, or if you never read with Spirit guides... I don't think that any of this makes you any less legit or anything like that. Some people have strong opinions about this kind of thing, but I try not to-- but one thing that new tarot card readers often come up against is when they should start reading for other people, if you are of a mind to do so. Now, if you read cards and you don't keep this a secret, people will start asking you for readings. It's just what happens. And if you are not a professional reader, you'll definitely want to give some thought to how you're going to go about this, and if you want to go pro that's also something I'll be covering today.   So, when you start reading cards... if you're just reading for yourself and your friends, and you're keeping it very casual and you're not claiming to be an exper,t I would have no problem giving tarot card readings as soon as you get your deck. I don't care if you're still reading the meanings off of Biddy Tarot or using the little book that came with your cards, if one came with your cards, I don't think that's a problem. I don't think it's a bad idea-- in fact, I think it's some of the best practice you're ever going to get. I gave pretty good readings right off the bat even though  I wouldn't have considered myself a professional reader in high school. And I look back at readings I did and they were pretty spot-on, so I was very happy with that and I don't see why anyone else wouldn't have that same experience. But you definitely don't want to start offering pro readings if you're still relying heavily on books. Again, I don't think that pros should never look at meanings; when I'm doing ab reading for somebody, especially some some of my more in depth readings like my 12-spoked wheel reading, I sometimes look at resources because the cards have so many different meanings and sometimes I'll get a sense of something that doesn't make any sense to me, and I will start poking around about what this means and I will realize that this makes perfect sense knowing some more context about the card. But I definitely would not recommend that you start charging people money if you are not yet feeling like you can look at any card in the deck and know exactly what it means. However, that doesn't mean you shouldn't read for other people. It can be really fun to sit with your friends and go over cards and talk about what they mean to you. So definitely don't be too intimidated to do that.  You can also join lots of groups or tarot card reading exchanges... littleredtarot.com, which is one of my favorite resources, has a lot of--  they just opened up reading exchanges for their alternative tarot community. You do have to wait for sign-ups, they're monthly sign ups, but it's a free community. So it's definitely something to consider. You just have to join their mailing list, I think. I haven't participated myself but it's a really good idea.  You can also doing some Facebook groups, and work from there. One thing I have learned is that when you're reading for other people, you do need to figure out some way to let them know that you're done. It's a lot easier when you charge money, because you can tell your friends "listen, I do a lot of free readings for you, but this is a job for me, so, you know, if you really want to book a reading with me, go ahead." I often do readings for my friends for free and I cut people discounts all the time. I also do readings for barter. But it is important that you establish some kind of boundary, because people kind of do take advantage. If you're at a point where you're feeling comfortable reading for other people and you're ready to start going pro, there's a lot of things you want to consider. I'm doing this as a very, you know, quick and easy side business. It's not a main source of income for me. I go to school, I have a full-time job; I mostly do this as an Etsy business and something I can do on weekends when I'm free. But you want to consider how you want to conduct your business. Are you someone who only believes in face-to-face readings? If so, running your business on Etsy will not work very well for you at all. Are you someone who thinks that you can only work with Spirit guides? That's something you want to be very upfront about, because a lot of people want to know where you're coming from. It's very important that when you start reading for other people, you let them know what you are and aren't comfortable with, what you do and don't read on, what you do and don't believe that tarot cards can do. I sometimes have that experience when I'm explaining my views on tarot to other people; you know, they go, "oh, you're the psychic." No, no, I'm not psychic. And they wonder why I would  market myself as a tarot card reader if I don't consider myself psychic. Why would I not just lie to them and tell them "why yes, I am a psychic! I can tell you everything." I don't do that because it's not ethical to promise things that I can't deliver on, and I would rather have people who want what I have to offer instead of people who think they're getting something from me and they're not. That would be fraudulent. And it's also important to figure out what you will and won't do readings on, whether you're doing them for your friends or you're doing them professionally. Most people who are taking money for card readings will not do readings on health issues, especially fertility, and we also don't tend to do readings on whether or not a court case will go through. You know, I always tell people that my advice does not replace a medical professional, it does not replace a lawyer, and that being said, there are times when I will do readings for people as long as I can tell that we're on the same page about it. I have clients who say "you know, I've been trying for a child, I recently had a miscarriage, I'd just like some guidance on the situation." And I tell them, "you know, I'm not a fertility expert, you need to consult fertility experts, but I will do a reading on the emotional aspects of it for you." And if I really, truly don't feel comfortable with a reading, I won't do it. And you should not feel bad if someone wants you to do a reading that you're not comfortable with. Let's say you have a friend who is cheating on their spouse, and they ant a reading on how thins are going with the new person. If you're really not comfortable with that, you are not at all obligated to do that reading. Please establish those boundaries for yourself.  And if you are seeking a tarot card reading, I think it's very important to make sure that you and the tarot card reader are on the same page. Make sure that you understand what they're offering. If you are seeking someone who, you know, will be able to talk to you about soulmates, or perhaps feels comfortable being a medium, connecting wyou with a deceased relative, that's something that you want to make very clear up front so that you can make sure that you're getting somebody who aligns with your beliefs and who aligns with what you think is reasonable.  In my experience with reading for other people, especially if, say, you're reading at a friend's party, or even if you go to a bar and do readings for other people, I think it's important to keep two things in mind. Number one, you don't want to bring your most prized deck to be handled by a bunch of strangers. I made that mistake. I had a Centennial Smith-Waite deck that belonged to my mother, who passed away, and I read professionally with that deck for about six months until I realized that other people shuffling it made it kind of grimy, and the cards were very bent and I had to stop reading with it and get a replacement as soon as possible so that I didn't destroy this deck, which is meaningful to me. And I don't-- I read with it sometimes, now, mostly for my own personal things.  Um, so if you're reading for your friends, you know, that's one thing, but sometimes you might wanna... one thing I liked to do, right before I went pro, was take my deck to bars. And I got a little mini deck to bring, it's a Rider Waite deck, it was like ten bucks and I bring it with me to bars; I've gotten beer spilled all over it, and god knows what else, but I don't mind, because it gives the deck some character, and it's easy to replace for me. Um, if you are goingto be sitting in one place for a while, make sure that you bring water and snacks-- snacks are really important. If it's gonna be cold, you should bring something, like an extra blanket or sweater. I made that mistake; I did one market where the heat wasn't on, and... I mean, I was cold. Also, if you're doing an outdoor festival reading, really make sure that you bring sunscreen, and a hat, because I and my friend who helps me set up have gotten sooo sunburned, so it's really important that you protect yourself. Um, other things to keep in mind when reading for other people, especially in big groups, you want to figure out if there's something that you like to do to begin and end readings. For me, that's a little difficult, because I don't do them very ritualistically, as a profession; I will do tarot readings ritualistically or utilize tarot in ritual in my personal practice, but when I am reading tarot for other people, that's not really what I do. So, one thing I've settled on, I like to use the phrase, you know, "is there anything in particular that you'd like to know about today?" It doesn't sound like much, but maybe it's how I say it, or the attention I'm giving the person who's sitting across from me, but that usually starts getting us in a place where we are ready to discuss things and get down to business to defeat the Huns- no, okay, not that.  Um, another thing that I like to do is that.. I shuffle the deck. If it's a close friend or I feel really comfortable with the person, I'll let them shuffle the deck, but, as I mentioned, letting random people shuffle your deck is the quickest way to wear it out. So, I shuffle the deck and then I let them cut it however many times they want. You may wish to experiment with having people deal out the cards themselves, wherever you tell them to put them, but a lot of people like it if you do that because, remember, when you're doing a tarot card reading, you are the expert for someone else. You are their guide. And you have to make sure that you feel comfortable with that. You have to make sure that you feel like you are in a position where you can be honest about what the cards say and that you're also willing to say, "listen, this is what the tarot cards say, but my personal advice is..." blah blah blah. That really only applies if you're reading for a friend; if you're reading for a stranger, unless they're asking you for your personal opinion, you should pretty much stick to what the cards are saying.  The thing with being a tarot card reader is also that there are images that people expect; you know, I have a black tablecloth and I have crystals all over it, but I don't necessarily dress like a stereotypical tarot card reader. For one thing, that's a really inaccurate and stereotypical caricature of Romanis; I don't use the g-word because it's a slur, unless someone who is Romani is using it themselves, but people expect a lot of that. And you know, I just look like a typical goth girl, I'm usually wearing some kind of black, a black skirt, and I have piercings and tattoos, and I do still try to give off a vibe. My vibe is interesting, a little offbeat, and when you're reading for other people, you want to set up that vibe for yourself. Is it important to you that you have candles around you? Although you want to be careful, because tarot card readers-- tarot cards are made of paper, tarot cards readers are hopefully not made of paper, if you are made of paper I am surprised that you're able to listen to this podcast. You may want to wear a specific piece of jewelry; my husband once got me a big crystal on a rope. I also know someone who makes these really great wrapped crystals, you can look her up on NilsasElementalArt on Etsy and Instagram, and she makes really cool wire-wrapped things and can tell you all about the stones and her process. So, wearing something like that can really get you in the mood. You may also have a robe you like to wear, or music you like to put on.  This is something you want to do even if you are doing a remote reading; let's say, like me, you offer readings over email, you may want to get yourself into a space. When I do readings over email, I lay out the cards, I set them up, and I take a photo of them; I take them in the kitchen because I have the best natural light in there. And I used to use a tarot cloth but I managed to shrink it in the wash, oops, right now I just do it on wood and I have different crystals around and different things that help kind of connect me. I'm not someone who believes that crystals have inherent energy, I don't do crystal healing, but crystals provide a nice thing for me to focus on. And something I like to tell people is that the placebo effect can have physical consequences, so I think it is naive to dismiss the power of ritual, or tarot cards for that matter, as a placebo or confirmation bias, because it can really affect change in your life, for good or for bad.  So, these are things that you want to think about when you decide to read for other people. Um, you also want to start thinking about pricing. You can look up what other people are pricing. Some popular ways of pricing are a certain amount per card, you can price for a time slot... doing it per card is more useful if you are at party kind of events, or doing it online, over the phone... if you're doing it at a festival, I've done a bunch of festivals, I personally charge per reading. I do three cards for five dollars, I do five cards for ten, and if it's a really slow day or if I have arranged with the person from the event to offer it, I do offer Celtic Cross readings, for between $15 and $20 depending on if I'm trying to run a special that day. I normally charge $20 for a Celtic Cross. [NOTE: these prices were current at the time of the podcast but are subject to change and do not reflect the current price model]. Um, these prices may change, by the way, if you're listening to this podcast years from when I publish it, I can't guarantee that my prices will always be the same, but you want to figure out what's worth it to you. You may also decide that, let's say, you are doing readings... a friend of mine has done readings at music festivals that she's worked at and she doesn't do them for money necessarily, um, it's kind of a pay what you want, please donate to me, here's a tip jar kind of thing. I also, personally, have a tip jar. I find that's useful, especially becuse I'm the kind of reader who frequently throws in extra readings for people; let's say someone says "well, I want to know about my love life and about money," I'm like, "alright, we'll do a five card reading and we'll see what comes up." And usually it becomes pretty clear that it's about their career or about their live life, one way or the other, and I usualy throw in an extra three-card reading about the other thing that they wanted to know about, if it really didn't seem to cover both bases.  If you are reading for friends, uh, you can kind of have more fun with it. I would like to start offering bigger spreads, bigger life arc things, also just reading that incorporate more cards that are in the deck. So, I think the most I do right now is about twelve, but I would love to do a reading that incorporates almost the whole deck. Or maybe even the whole deck! But I'm gonna be practicing with that so I'm gonna reach out to a few friends and say "hey, you wanna be a guinea pig for me?" And that's a great way to dip your toe into reading for other people.  But if you start doing readings for others, and you start to realize that it's not for you, don't worry about it. There's nothing that is making you continue. I've seen plenty of people who felt that they'd really enjoy reading professionally and they realized "you know, this isn't for me," and they just closed up shop. And other people can have whatever feelings they want about it but you are not obligated to read for anybody. Ever.  On the flip side, you might be like me, and love reading for other people and kind of really enjoy doing that, but have a lot of trouble reading for yourself. I often draw unpleasant cards when I read for myself; unpleasant cards doesn't mean Death. In fact, I would like to see the Death card more, maybe? I guess I've had a lot of changes in my life, maybe I don't want to see the Death card more. But by unpleasant cards I mean The Tower, or the Nine  of Swords, the Three of Swords, pretty much all the swords... also, the Emperor likes to come out to play, and the Emperor can be a really nice card, it's kind of a father figure, but when the Emperor comes out to play in my cards, it usually means the patriarchy is keeping me down. It came up once when a friend did a reading for me about getting my tubes tied, and it turned out that I haven't been able to schedule that procedure even though I still want to do it. But when the Emperor was crossing me, it was the patriarchy, and it's like, "well yes, yes I do want to get my tubes tied, cos of the current political situation, funny that the cards should catch that."  So, you know, when I'm reading for myself, I find I often read very critically. I am my own worst enemy and I always have been, and I feel like I have a stumbling block when I do that. But, at the point I'm at now in my reading, I also think that I'm doing other people a disservice by not reading for myself more regularly, so I'm trying to incorporate readings for myself around the new moon, and the full moon, and sometimes as needed. I had a surgical procedure done recently so I read before that, and I actually did catch that it wouldn't fix my issue, and it didn't! I still have kidney stones!  So, it can be really valuable to explore reading for yourself and reading for others. Just don't feel like you're locked in one way or the other to your readings. And don't feel like you're not enough of a reader if you aren't doing it professionally. There's no particular reason that you should be doing it professionally. So don't think that you have to do that. I decided that enough people were asking me for readings that I might as well try to make some money from it, and I also still give away readings all the time. I do them for friends, no problem. I also get to try out more fun things or decks that I'm not as comfortable with when I'm reading for free. So there's definitely cons to being a professional reader. But have some fun with it, and see how you feel, uh, feel free to hit me up in the comments, or shoot me an email at antifragiletarot@gmail.com to discuss your experiences with reading for other people. As a reminder, I mentioned a few things throughout this podcast that, uh, you might want spend money on, like my friend Nilsa's art (again, that's NilsasElementalArt, N I L S A apostrophe S, or no apostrophe on instagram, elemental art) and Little Red Tarot, the Alternative Tarot Course, um, I recommend these things because I think they're worth recommending. I don't get any money from them, I'm not getting sponsored to do this, I am telling you about them out of the hopes that you will appreciate them as much as I do.  So, I hope you have enjoyed this week's podcast. I'm sorry it was a little all over the place, I was wrestling a kitten for most of it, and I will catch you next week. If you have any ideas of what you'd like to hear me go over in one of these podcasts, again, shoot me an email, leave a comment, I am all ears. Or all mouth. I guess all voice, for you.  Alright, have a witchy and/or wonderful week. Bye!

A brief introduction to me, Susannah, and a ramble about what tarot cards are and are not. Don't forget to email me suggestions of what you'd like to hear in this podcast! Hit me up at with your questions and ideas.     Transcript: Hey there! This is the Antifragile Tarot Podcast and I am your resident cardslinger, Susannah. This going to be a pretty short episode because I want to introduce myself to you and explain why I decided to do a podcast on top of the other things I do with my little tarot card reading business, Antifragile Tarot. Mostly I make appearances at local markets, such as the JC Oddities market and the Pacific Flea and pretty much whatever I can manage around my day job, which is really a night job. This podcast is supposed to be a good resource for beginners, intermediate and advanced practitioners alike. I personally have been reading tarot cards since I was 13; my mom got me my first deck. Although something I will go into soon—is it is completely not necessary for someone else to get you your first deck. But my mother was a tarot card reader herself, semi-professionally, and she got me a vampire deck when I was 13. So, I've been reading on and off, I took a pause in my late teens because you know how some people find the occult when they become a teenager to rebel against their parents? For me, rebellion was not paying attention to it, so I dropped it. I had a bunch friends who were super, you know, atheists who looked down on anything remotely like tarot or horoscopes or whatever, and I kind of gave it up, but I never fully ignored it, and a few years ago I decided that I was much happier reading tarot than not, so I went back to it. And it's just kinda grown from here. So I now read semi-professionally, it's not my full-time job but I work at markets, I have an Esty-- --and now I'm offering a podcast. Why a podcast? Well I can't always be there in person to hang out with you, and Instagram only offers so much in the way of letting me write to you, so I figured this might be a fun way for me to interact with you and I don't have to set up my messy apartment for a video. I think it's a win-win all around. This episode is going to be more geared towards a beginner, for now, I'dlike to discuss what tarot is and what tarot is not. Tarot is not tarrot, it is not--well I think there are different pronunciations, but tarot cards are a 78-card system. There are two major systems, there is the Smith-Waite, normally referred to as Rider-Waite but I call it Smith-Waite for feminist reasons and the Thoth system. Everyone has a different way of pronouncing Thoth. There's Th-oth, there's Tut, I say Tah-th, it's easier for me, that's what we're going to go with. The Rider-Waite system is one that I primarily use and it's the one that you're most likely to be familiar with. If you've watched TV shows like Carnivàle or I know it has popped up on Supernatural, although it was totally not realistic but still kind of cool and even on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Tarot cards like Death and Lovers and maybe you even seen Judgement or some of the cup cards or sword cards, those cards are from the Rider-Waite system. The Thoth system also has those cards but there are some key differences.   So in a 78-card tarot deck, you've got 22 cards called the major arcana. It starts off with the Fool and ends with the World, and all of those cards in between are major archetypes a la Jung, and different important milestones. The 22 major arcana is often called the Fool's journey because it starts off with this figure, the Fool, who either becomes or meets different people on the way depending on what interpretation you're going with and ends at the completion of the cycle which is the World. And then the rest of the cards after the 22 are divided into four suits. Now those suits are analogous to a regular playing card deck which some people also use for cartomancy, or the art of telling the future with cards. Those suits, which the names vary in different decks, but those suits are Pentacles, Swords, Cups and Wands. Those 4 suits correspond to different elements, so Pentacles are Earth, Cups are Water, Swords are Air and Wands are Fire.  They also have different stories being told within them. The suit of Pentacles is kinda about setting foundations and growing things. The Pentacle suit tends to deal with the material world, sometimes your job, your home, your physical appearance. But a pentacle card can just as easily be about your relationships. Tarot card reading is extremely contextual. Cups are an emotional journey, a lot of water imagery to suggest the flow of emotions. Swords are a really tricky one, they're often called the suit of sorrows because there are a lot of really difficult cards and sad cards. In fact, one card which is way more distressing than the Death card, in my opinion, is the Ten of Swords, which in a typical tarot deck is a person being stabbed in the back with ten swords, really unpleasant. But the suit of Swords primarily deals with communication and intellect, so a lot of swords might come up if you're doing a reading about your school or even your spiritual studies. I've certainly gotten Swords when I've done readings about my business because it's such an intellectual endeavor, I'm always researching and learning more about tarot. Finally, Wands are kind of the suit of go-getting and fiery feelings. There's a lot real conflict and all systems go. There's a lot of chameleons or geckos in it, which I think is a really--maybe salamanders-- it's strange way to indicate fire, but hey it works for a reason, right? So those cards comprise tarot.  There are some other systems like I said, some people read with playing cards, some people read with, like, the Cardcaptor Sakura clow cards. I actually have a friend who does that and her readings are pretty good. And there's Lenormand which is usually considered a little more straight up fortune telling. But tarot is popular for a bunch of reasons, number one, it's just the most highly publicized. There are a lot of resources on it.  Number two, it really lends itself to a variety of situations. You can divine with it although a lot of tarot card readers like myself don't really consider us to be people who read the future like that. It's also really, really good for introspection and using the framework of the Smith-Waite or Rider-Waite can really provide for a lot of cool interpretations which is why if you go to a website like Aeclectic (aec) you may find a lot of different decks. You may find a baseball themed deck or a cat themed deck--I have one of those, it's super cute. And then you'll even find decks where they rename the suits. Sometimes they're just named after the elements and sometimes they're named something completely different. I have a Halloween deck where the suits are like, bats and ghosts, but the images correspond so directly to the Rider-Waite cards that you can read with it. So, I really like tarot and I primarily read with the Rider-Waite system because it's what I'm comfortable with and I find that it's really useful for going into almost any issue. In the time that I've been doing readings for other people, I have read on so many different things. Whether or not someone is going to get their house, a lot of relationship or job readings, you know, just general “What's going on in my life?” readings.   Are tarot card readings always accurate? Absolutely not, at the of the day they are pieces of paper with ink on them. There is nothing inherently mystical in the way that I read tarot cards. You will get tarot card readers who think that their tarot cards connected them to the divine, that they are psychics, or empaths or mediums.  I urge you to trust your instincts and use your discretion with any reader who is claiming to be any of these things. Personally, I don't claim to be any of these things. I like to use tarot as a psychological tool. I like to use tarot as a fun conversation point and I'm not gonna lie, sometimes the cards kind of freak me out a little when I draw a very appropriate card. But you know, I leave room--my skepticism is including being skeptical of my skepticism. I would definitely make sure that if someone is claiming to be directly psychic, I would exercise your critical thinking skills and if you trust them and you want to get readings from them, then by all means. I definitely think that there are some people who have abilities that I personally don't have experience with and that's fine, it doesn't necessarily make them any less valid than me. I don't claim to be the be-all, end-all expert, I just been doing this for a while and a lot of people like my readings, so I go with it.   And if you want to start reading tarot cards yourself instead of relying on someone else to do it, there is nothing wrong with you going out and buying your own deck. It is not something that has to be passed down through the generations. Although it does help--it helps me having grown up around tarot cards. My mom read, and apparently, my grandmother read, which isn't something that I found out until after my father died and I was going through his things and I found tarot card decks that belonged to my grandmother on his side. She and I didn't really have a relationship so I would have never had known, but it kinda makes sense; she was an artist in the 70s and tarot cards were definitely all the rage. But you can go out and buy yourself your own deck. I do recommend that you get either a traditional Rider-Waite deck or my personal favorite, the Centennial Smith-Waite, which has the exact same artwork, but I like the color a lot better and I also like that give the actual artist Pamela Smith-Waite her do, instead of naming the deck after the publisher Rider and the guy who commissioned the deck, Arthur E Waite.     A lot of people have trouble with the imagery in the Rider-Waite deck and I don't blame them. It's very white, it's very straight, it's very heteronormative. It's kind of old fashioned/old school in a way that doesn't always connect with people. However, I think it's really important to get a solid foundation in a system before branching out. If you really really don't like the Rider-Waite cards I'm not saying you must start with them, I just think it's going to be really helpful because most of the resources that you'll find online are going to be geared towards Rider-Waite style decks. Even a deck I personally think it's slightly overrated but is really popular right now, the Wild Unknown tarot by Kim Krans, that deck is--it has no people in it. It's all animals and pretty pictures and nature based stuff, even that deck is based on the Rider-Waite. It has a couple of differences but overall, it's the same system so I really think it helps to have a background in that, but if you really don't like it, don't go for it. I'm all in favor of supporting indie deck creators. The Golden Thread tarot is one of my favorite indie decks, you can also look on the GameCrafter and find decks by people. The Sweeney Tarot is one deck,  I don't have it yet, but it's specifically gender and race-diverse which is something that's a problem in a lot of tarot card decks. So, if you want a deck, you know, look around on the internet for a while see if there's a deck that you like and don't be afraid to buy it for yourself. That's one of those myths about tarot that I want to bust right off the bat. If you have any other myths about tarot that you want me to answer for you, feel free to email me at AntifragileTarot@gmail.com and I'll be happy to bust those myths in another episode. Another thing about tarot is what's said in the cards is not set in stone. You know, you can shuffle the deck and ask the same question 5 different times and you'll get 5 different answers. I like to use it as a framework for discovering how you feel about a situation. It's kinda like when you're talking to a counselor and they ask you how you feel about it or what if this happened, how would that go for you--that's how I view tarot personally. However, it's important to note that if you feel like what's going to happen in a tarot reading is what's going to happen, you may be more likely to subconsciously choose things that are going to make that more likely to happen. So don't necessarily go and get a tarot reading if you're not ready to discuss everything that's going on.   I did a tarot card course called the Alternative Tarot course on LittleRedTarot.com and there was an exercise that had us put different cards to different points in our life and I actually had a pause and come back because I've had a rough life and thinking about it that way kind of really upset me and made me want to take a step back, and that's totally fine. You know if you are a tarot card reader and you find yourself getting stressed out by doing readings for yourself, you don't have to read for yourself--I don't read for myself very often because it stresses me out. You also don't have read for other people, if other people are bugging you to give them a tarot card reading, you can tell them no--you just want to read for yourself. And the last bit of advice I'm going to leave you with for today is whether you're starting out or you've been reading for 10, 15, 20 years don't be afraid to bust out a book or go to Biddy Tarot once in a while. It's ok to blank out on a card, it's ok to not understand how a card might be interacting with the other cards in the spread. It doesn't make you less of a tarot card reader to study more, if anything, it makes you more invested in your craft. Some readers are completely intuitive and don't want to know what the textbook definition is and if their readings are accurate that's great for them. But for a lot of us, it's really helpful to lean back on our resources. I've also wanted to mention that over the course of this podcast, I've given shout-outs to a bunch of different things like Aeclectic or Biddy Tarot or the Golden Thread tarot. I'm not sponsored in any way, I'm not making any money from this. I'm just having fun, so I'm definitely going to be giving shout outs every episode to different resources, or decks or other things that I think are really cool and might be useful. I have friends who make jewelry who I'm going to be shouting out to when I go over different ways to get yourself in the mood for a tarot reading or what to do if you want to read professionally. Those are podcast topics for another week, but if I am giving a shout-out to something on here it's because I either use it myself and really like it or other people have really recommended it. If it's something I don't have experience with myself I'm definitely going to let you know, like with the Sweeney Tarot, which is on my deck wish list and I really want it. But I am a tarot card hoarder and I have 20 decks and counting, so maybe I need to slow my roll a little. So, I hope that you have enjoyed this little intro into what tarot is and some common myths about tarot that I wanted to debunk and I hope that you will tune in next week for the next one, and again, if you have suggestions and things that you'd like to hear please don't hesitate to email me one more time that is AntifragileTarot@gmail.com. You can also find me on Instagram, my tag there is AntifragileTarot--one word--and you can find me on Facebook, Antifragile Tarot. And I hope you have a wonderful week, and a witchy one if that's what you're into. Bye now.