Podcasts about modern tarot

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description. * Michelle Tea is best known for her book, Modern Tarot, which is now a cult classic. Her latest book, Modern Magic, explores her magical roots. Sharing how she crafted her own magical practice, Michelle offers a framework to tap into the distinctive magic that lies within each of us, a framework that incorporates queer, feminist, anti-racist, and intersectional values. * In this episode, self-described DIY witch, professional tarot reader, author, and feminist icon Michelle Tea is joined by arts-based, psychedelic-assisted ancestral psychotherapist Camara Meri Rajaberi for an illuminating conversation that explores modern magic. * This episode was recorded during a live online event on November 6th, 2024. You can also watch it on the CIIS Public Programs YouTube channel. A transcript is available at ciispod.com. To find out more about CIIS and public programs like this one, visit our website ciis.edu and connect with us on social media @ciispubprograms. * We hope that each episode of our podcast provides opportunities for growth, and that our listeners will use them as a starting point for further introspection. Many of the topics discussed on our podcast have the potential to bring up feelings and emotional responses. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health care and support, here are some resources to find immediate help and future healing: * -Visit 988lifeline.org or text, call, or chat with The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 from anywhere in the U.S. to be connected immediately with a trained counselor. Please note that 988 staff are required to take all action necessary to secure the safety of a caller and initiate emergency response with or without the caller's consent if they are unwilling or unable to take action on their own behalf. * -Visit thrivelifeline.org or text “THRIVE” to begin a conversation with a THRIVE Lifeline crisis responder 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209. This confidential text line is available for individuals 18+ and is staffed by people in STEMM with marginalized identities. * -Visit translifeline.org or call (877) 565-8860 in the U.S. or (877) 330-6366 in Canada to learn more and contact Trans Lifeline, who provides trans peer support divested from police. * -Visit ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics to learn more and schedule counseling sessions at one of our centers. * -Find information about additional global helplines at befrienders.org. * LINKS * Podcast Transcripts: https://www.ciispod.com/ * California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Website: https://www.ciis.edu/ * CIIS Public Programs YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ciispublicprograms * CIIS Public Programs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciispubprograms/ * Mental Health Care and Support Resources: https://988lifeline.org/ https://thrivelifeline.org/ https://translifeline.org/ https://www.ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics https://befrienders.org/

Michelle Tea has published over 20 books, including the cult classic Valencia as well asModern Tarot and the essay collection Against Memoir. Her latest book, Modern Magic: Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Contemporary Witches was released in the fall of 2024 — not too long before our interview was recorded. A lot has changed since then. The calendar year and the world itself. I loved Modern Magic from the opening paragraph. Months later the book feels like an instruction manual for survival. There's a lot more I could say about Michelle — and I say some of it in the print interview. Head over to ART of the ZODIAC on Substack to read the bonus TALKTALKTALK. BUY MODERN MAGIChttps://www.harpercollins.com/products/modern-magic-michelle-tea?variant=41384105181218ABOUT MICHELLEMichelle Tea is the author of over twenty books for grown-ups, teenagers and children.Her autofiction Valencia is a cult classic that was made into a feature length art film.Her tarot how-to, Modern Tarot, is a best-seller, and her essay collection Against Memoir was awarded the PEN/American Diamonstein-Spielvogel award for The Art of the Essay.She is a Guggenheim Fellow. Tea was the founding Executive Director of Bay Area arts organization RADAR Productions for thirteen years; her final act as ED was to create Drag Queen Story Hour, for which she received honors from The California Library Association and Logo Television. Tea is also the co-founder of the legendary Sister Spit, a performance tour which has been active since its inception in 1997. (bio taken from Dopamine Books: https://dopaminebooks.org/team) ABOUT VIVIVivi Henriette is an LA-based astrologer and tarot reader whose collaborative approach to divination weaves in storytelling and mythology to create a container for her clients to explore their personal narrative. She's the host of the Los Angeles Astro Salon at the Philosophical Research Society and the podcast TALKTALKTALK.JOIN THE TALKTALKTALK LIVE!https://artofthezodiac.co/events-workshops/ENJOYED THIS PODCAST? Follow ART of the ZODIAC & Vivi Henriette in ALL the places:https://linktr.ee/ART_of_the_ZODIACSUBSCRIBE to ART of the ZODIAC on SUBSTACK for the latest  TALKTALKTALK, delivered straight to your inbox—it's FREE:  https://artofthezodiac.substack.com/ LEARN Astrology! Make FRIENDS! JOIN CLUB ASTRO on ⁠PATREON⁠:https://patreon.com/ARToftheZODIAC?ut…

Send us a textLaylla and Chelle honor the life and legacy of Pamela Colman Smith, the brilliant artist behind the iconic Rider-Waite-Smith (or what Laylla calls the Smith-Waite) tarot deck. Overlooked until recently, Pamela's work has influenced countless readers and seekers for over a century, yet her story remains shrouded in mystery and intrigue.Join the witches as they delve into Pamela's life as a (possibly) queer, (possibly) mixed-race artist and occultist, her connections with the Golden Dawn, and the fascinating symbolism she infused into each card. They'll explore how Pamela's vision transformed tarot into a visual language that continues to inspire modern witchcraft and divination.Tune in as they celebrate this powerful ancestress and unsung hero of tarot, uncovering the artistry, spirit, and intuition she brought to her craft—and why she deserves a place of honor in the hearts of all who read the cards. This episode is a beautiful blend of history, homage, and magic, perfect for connecting with the spirit of an artist who forever changed the world of tarot.Support the showEmail: backonthebroomstick@gmail.comYoutube FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website

We're getting witchy and magical in today's episode. I have no doubt you are going to love my guest, Michelle Tea! Michelle is the author of numerous books including the popular Modern Tarot and its follow-up, the new Modern Magic. She is a witch, a mom and the founder of Drag Queen Story Hour. In this episode, Michelle walks us through modern witchcraft and its power for personal growth. We explore how modern magic blends feminism with cultural traditions. She also shares the role of breathwork and meditation, how dreams connect to the subconscious, and her journey to sobriety. This episode offers a thoughtful mix of spirituality, personal transformation, and deep self-awareness. You'll hear: The role of modern magic and how it allows you to craft your own path to power and self-growth (4:37) Why Michelle says “witchcraft is feminist” (8:09) Breathwork isn't meditation; it offers clarity and transforms how you connect with yourself (20:00) Struggling to manifest? Michelle offers advice for when nothing seems to happen (27:46) Dreams and their connection to our subconscious - the more you can do to connect with your subconscious, the better your spiritual practice will become (29:35) Resources: 1:1 Coaching with Andrea Michelle's website Michelle's book, Modern Magic Michelle on Instagram @michelleteaz Book recommendations: I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I've compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!   MSN is supported by: We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/ Episode link: http://andreaowen.com/630 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm joined today by author and witch Michelle Tea to chat about her newest book, Modern Magic. We talk all about growing up as a goth witch in the 80s, finding your own ritual groove in your practice, playfulness in witchcraft, and more! Find the Book: ⁠Modern Magic⁠ An enchanted sibling to the cult classic Modern Tarot, Modern Magic: Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Contemporary Witches, by professional tarot reader and feminist Icon, Michelle Tea provides a fascinating, magical history of spiritual traditions from around the world—giving all the tools, spells, and rituals to navigate our stressed-out lives. Witty, down-to-earth, and wise, Tea bewitches us with personal tales about crafting her magical practice and coming into her own. She pairs enchanting stories from her days as a goth teen in Massachusetts with insights from her experiences as an adult to share her observations about the world as well as her vision for what it could be. Modern Magic gives us the tools to tap into a stronger, distinctive magic that lies within us, one that incorporates queer, feminist, anti-racist, intersectional values.  About Michelle: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠X⁠ Michelle Tea is the author of over a dozen books, including the cult-classic Valencia, the essay collection Against Memoir, and the speculative memoir Black Wave. She is the recipient of awards from the Guggenheim, Lambda Literary, and Rona Jaffe Foundations, PEN/America, and other institutions. Knocking Myself Up is her latest memoir. Tea's cultural interventions include brainstorming the international phenomenon Drag Queen Story Hour, co-creating the Sister Spit queer literary performance tours, and occupying the role of Founding Editor at DOPAMINE Books, a Los Angeles-based, non-profit press that publishes work by edgy, emerging queer writers. In addition to helming the imprints Sister Spit Books at City Lights Publishers, and Amethyst Editions at The Feminist Press, Tea produced and hosted the popular Your Magic podcast, wherein she read tarot cards for Roxane Gay, Alexander Chee, Phoebe Bridgers and other artists, as well as the live tarot show Ask the Tarot on Spotify Greenroom and Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witch-wednesdays/support

In today's episode, we'll be diving into the topic of personal growth, wellness, and self-love. Today, we have an incredible guest who embodies the journey of personal transformation and resilience. Joining us today is Founder of The Life Edit and Modern Tarot and Co-Founder of Almost 30 podcast it's Krista Williams She'll be sharing her story of how she has navigated her own life's challenges, embraced her spirituality, and has continuously evolved both personally and professionally. Her story is a testament to the power of women and the importance of self-love, and an unwavering commitment to personal growth. She's achieved major success as a personal development coach and hosts an empowering and award winning podcast. So whether you're facing your own challenges or simply seeking inspiration to elevate your life, this episode is for you. Get ready to be moved and empowered. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slayathletic/support

In this episode, we are joined by podcast host and Almost 30 Co-Founder Krista Williams to explore conscious friendships, body acceptance and finding your authentic voice. WE CONNECT ON: Krista's journey of co-Founding Almost 30 and cultivating a life of purpose and meaning Advice for finding your authentic voice Healing the mother wound  Cultivating conscious friendships  What Krista looks for in female friendships Learning to love your physical body and finding peace with food + body image What life looks like in this new season Growing a soul aligned business CONNECT WITH KRISTA: Krista's Website Krista's Instagram Almost30 CONNECT WITH EMILY: Emily's Website Emily's Instagram Emily YouTube Starseed Galactic Blueprint Reading Shine Your Light 5D Business Mentorship Krista Williams is the co-founder of Almost 30, a top 50 podcast, global brand, and community. With a background in digital marketing, sales, and strategy at Fortune 100 companies, Krista left the corporate world behind to build Almost 30 from the ground up alongside her best friend and co-host Lindsey Simcik. Since its inception in 2016, Almost 30 has grown to more than 50 million downloads, has been nominated for “Best Wellness Podcast” and “Best Spirituality Podcast” by iHeartRadio, and has been recognized by Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Hollywood Reporter, Girlboss, Shondaland, and more. Krista is also the creator of It's Krista, which provides an honest take on health, wellness, spirituality, and style. She is a leading speaker on the topics of entrepreneurship, personal development, modern spirituality, and body acceptance. Most recently, she released her first Tarot deck, Modern Tarot! If you enjoyed this week's episode, I'd be so grateful if you would support the Soul Collective:  • Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! • Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. • Tag me @emilyghoshharris on your IG stories with your takeaways from this episode or what guest(s) you would like to see on the show next! 

In this episode of Healing & Human Potential, we are joined by podcast host Krista Williams to explore business as a spiritual practice, navigating conscious relationships, and making an impact. As the co-host of the "Almost 30" Podcast, Krista shares her journey of building a business with her best friend and designing a career around being her authentic self.   She shares her struggles with divorce, tension in female friendships, and the difficulty of growing a business. Shedding light on her process to give insights and advice to anyone looking to do the same.   She also discusses her perspective on the shadow side of healing and why relationships can be the ultimate tool to awakening.   ===   Want one of the most Powerful Tools to Support you in Awakening & Manifesting Your Dream Life from the Inside Out (for Free)?   Learn how to live to your full potential without letting fear get in the way of your dreams.   ✨ Here's How to Get Your Gift: ✨ Step 1: Just head over to Apple Podcast or Spotify + leave a review now Step 2: Take a screenshot before hitting submit Step 3: Then go to alyssanobriga.com/podcast to upload it!   ===   EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:16 Business as a Spiritual Path 5:58 Krista's Healing Journey 12:00 Outgrowing a Partnership: The Choice to Divorce 18:04 Navigating Conscious Relationships & Friendships 24:01 Trauma in Female Friendships 28:03 Putting It Into Practice: Healing Unconscious Patterns 31:16 Discernment & Healthy Boundaries 33:13 Building a Business with Your Best Friend: The Goods & The Bads 39:18 Shifting the Narrative of Therapy 42:19 Relationships as a Vehicle for Waking Up 48:28 Alyssa's Tools for Conscious Business 55:28 Making an Impact: Start with Yourself 59:04 The Shadow Side of Healing 1:08:20 Krista's Message to the World 1:11:00 Conclusion   ===   Krista Williams is the co-founder of Almost 30, a top 50 podcast, global brand, and community. With a background in digital marketing, sales, and strategy at Fortune 100 companies, Krista left the corporate world behind to build Almost 30 from the ground up alongside her best friend and co-host Lindsey Simcik.   Since its inception in 2016, Almost 30 has grown to more than 50 million downloads, has been nominated for “Best Wellness Podcast” and “Best Spirituality Podcast” by iHeartRadio, and has been recognized by Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Hollywood Reporter, Girlboss, Shondaland, and more.   Krista is also the creator of It's Krista, which provides an honest take on health, wellness, spirituality, and style. She is a leading speaker on the topics of entrepreneurship, personal development, modern spirituality, and body acceptance. Most recently, she released her first Tarot deck, Modern Tarot! Social Media Handles: @itskrista @almost30podcast Website: https://itskrista.co/   === Have you listened to our previous episode with Layla Martin? Listen to on Apple Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGOw2wo-e9Y ==== Want 3 Life-Changing Tools you can use on yourself (or your clients) from inside our Accredited Coaching Certification? Click here to get them for Free: https://www.alyssanobriga.com/tools

Join me in this heart-led and intimate conversation with the beautiful human and soul Krista Williams.Krista is the Co-Founder of Almost 30 - a global community, brand and top spirituality and wellness podcast reaching over 100M downloads. And the Co-creator of Morning Microdose and Modern Tarot. Krista is a life long empath, feeler, rebel, teacher, healer and believer in the importance of pleasure as prayer.This is a heart-led and intimate conversation where we dive into: ✨Krista's own story and what brought her to the work she does today  ✨Speaking your truth - what does that actually mean? ✨The power of having a morning practice ✨People pleasing and setting boundariesResources

Today's heart-filled episode is part two of our in-depth conversation with Maryam Hasnaa, someone that we very much admire and someone whose work has inspired us. It's a real honor and blessing to share this space with her as she opens up about her mission and message.She's the creator and founder of New Earth Mystery School and Resonance Apothecary. She's an intuitive, a channel, and energy healer – and she is super, super powerful. We talk about the complex energetics of love, relationship templates (old and new), soul contracts, evolving and devolving, and so much more – closing with a reading on 2023 for the collective.We also talk about:Evolving (or not) alongside your partner Opening up to new relationship templatesMaryam's relationship experienceStaying on mission with your energy Connecting to her vaster selfOld and new relationship templatesIt's about divine union Running your own colorsBeing a drop in the oceanAppreciating the beauty around us A reading for 2023Resources:Etheric Gardening: An exploration of the mysticism of soundWebsite: maryamhasnaa.comInstagram: @maryamhasnaaTwitter: @MaryamhasnaaResonance Apothecary: resonanceapothecary.comNew Earth Mystery School: maryamhasnaa.com/new-earth-mystery-schoolJoin our community:almost30.com/membershipfacebook.com/Almost30podcast/groupsPodcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com!Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Cymbiotika | Use code ALMOST30 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at cymbiotika.com/discount/ALMOST30.De Lune | Leave bad periods behind with De Lune. Get 23% off your order and free shipping with code 'ALMOST30' at cyclehealth.com/almost30.Modern Tarot | Get Krista's brand new Modern Tarot decks, Activation and Law Of One, at moderntarot.com.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

Welcome back Witches! This week's episode covers part 2 in our 3 part Tarot series, with part 3 being exclusive to our Supercast subscribers.  This week's Tarot deep dive is over the Minor Arcana.  We're going to give you a brief history of the Minor Arcana, we'll discuss each suit, and then the numerical ties. We highly encourage you to following along with your own decks. So get in losers, and lets jump into part 2 of the Tarot series, The Minor Arcana!! We would be forever thankful if you leave our podcast a 5-Star review. If you really loved the show and want more Get in Loser content, check out our Supercast link below, or search the Supercast website for Get in Loser, We're Doing Witchcraft. You can also find us at our Buy Me a Coffee link below.  There you can purchase a membership to our podcast and obtain exclusives like, getting episodes early, shout outs on the show, access to our “Ask me anything” forum, our monthly newsletter, a promo code for merchandise, and more. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @GetinWitches, on TikTok @weredoingwitchcraft or email us at weredoingwitchcraft@gmail.com. You  can support our show through our Supercast: https://getinloserweredoingwitchcraft.supercast.com/ Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/getinwitches   Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio- The Witch ----more---- References Tea, Michelle. Modern Tarot. (2017). Harper Elixer, an Imprint of Harper Collins.  Eason, Cassandra. (2015). A Little Bit of Tarot- An Introduction to Reading Tarot. Sterling Ethos New York.  Alexander, Skye. The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot: Your Complete Guide to Understanding the Tarot. (2017). Adams Media (an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.). https://www.biddytarot.com/tarot-card-meanings/minor-arcana/suit-of-pentacles Youtube: AnnieTime Tarot  Chaotic Witch Aunt Mintfaery

Welcome back Witches! This week's episode is going to be the first in a 3 part series, with part 3 being exclusive to our Supercast subscribers.  We're diving deep into Tarot over the next couple of weeks and we're starting you off with The Major Arcana.  We're going to give you a brief history of Tarot and then take the Major Arcana card by card, and we suggest following along with your own decks. So get in losers, and lets jump into part 1 of the Tarot series, The Major Arcana!! We would be forever thankful if you leave our podcast a 5-Star review. If you really loved the show and want more Get in Loser content, check out our Supercast link below, or search the Supercast website for Get in Loser, We're Doing Witchcraft. You can also find us at our Buy Me a Coffee link below.  There you can purchase a membership to our podcast and obtain exclusives like, getting episodes early, shout outs on the show, access to our “Ask me anything” forum, our monthly newsletter, a promo code for merchandise, and more. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @GetinWitches, on TikTok @weredoingwitchcraft or email us at weredoingwitchcraft@gmail.com. You  can support our show through our Supercast: https://getinloserweredoingwitchcraft.supercast.com/ Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/getinwitches   Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio- The Witch ----more---- References: Alexander, Skye. The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot. (2017). Adams Media, of Simon & Scheuster.  Tea, Michelle. Modern Tarot. (2017). Harper Elixer, an Imprint of Harper Collins.  Eason, Cassandra. (2015). A Little Bit of Tarot- An Introduction to Reading Tarot. Sterling Ethos New York.  Youtube:Mystic Rain Chaotic Witch Aunt Bobbie Long

Content warning: In this episode, we briefly discuss suicidal thoughts/thoughts of self-harm.    Michelle Tea joins Sober Stories host Beth Bowen to discuss coming of age in queer, punk culture of the 80's and 90's, the growing literary scene at that time, and how drugs and alcohol began taking a toll on her happiness. Michelle tells us what it has been like re-learning how to write, sober, and about how her sobriety has evolved over the years. Beth and Michelle talk astrology, psychedelic mushrooms, and knowing when you're using substances to cope, or not. Michelle shares stories of the early days of Sister Spit, her femme, queer literary movement, and Beth and Michelle talk about her newest book:  Knocking Myself Up: A Memoir of My Infertility, out now.  Michelle shares what her Sober Story would be called: “It's Not an Astrological Transit.”   Michelle Tea is the author of the popular tarot how-to Modern Tarot, the cult classic Valencia, and many more works of fiction and non-fiction. She's a 2021 Guggenheim Fellow and has received awards from PEN/America, Lambda Literary, and other spots. She hosts the Spotify podcast Your Magic, as well as the live tarot room Ask the Tarot on Spotify Live. She is the mind behind Drag Queen Story Hour, Sister Spit, and other literary interventions. Michelle's most recent book is Knocking Myself Up: A Memoir of My Infertility, out now.    Key Takeaways:   What it means to own your sobriety. Finding your identity as a non-drinker. Being sober in the queer community.     Connect with Michelle Tea:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleteaz/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeaMichelle Order Michelle's latest book, Knocking Myself Up: A Memoir of My Infertility: https://bookshop.org/a/19833/9780063210622   Resources Mentioned:   The Passionate Mistakes and Intricate Corruption of One Girl in America: https://bookshop.org/books/the-passionate-mistakes-and-intricate-corruption-of-one-girl-in-america/9781584350521 Valencia: https://bookshop.org/books/valencia/9781580052382  Modern Tarot: https://bookshop.org/books/modern-tarot-connecting-with-your-higher-self-through-the-wisdom-of-the-cards/9780062682406 Your Magic Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MTRTty0d4ryv6Mjyb9kUc?si=857d0fd2f1564562     Support Sober Stories:   Follow us on Instagram - @wearesoberstories Follow us on TikTok - @wearesoberstories Receive email updates   From our sponsors:   Go to https://www.betterhelp.com/soberstories/ for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Use code SOBERSTORIES for $50 off The Booze Breakup program.

On the very eve of the New Year, I am joined by my two amazing friends, astrologer Andrew B. Watt and cartomancer T. Susan Chang, for part two of our 2022 Forecast! Join us as we put our divinatory skills to the test. As Andrew interprets astrological charts for each month, Susie draws Tarot cards, and I am there to moderate! Part two of the 2022 Forecast covers the months of July through December. Two special notes for this episode: All of us are offering 20% off divination services through January 5th. To take advantage of this, use code BIGASTRO22 on our respective websites, which you can find in the list of links below. There is a PDF that goes along with this episode! You can get a copy by signing up for the Arnemancy Newsletter! Oh yeah, and Happy New Year!!!! Links Get a Tarot reading from Reverend Erik! Book an astrological consultation with Andrew B. Watt! Get a Tarot reading from T. Susan Chang! T. Susan Chang T. Susan Chang bought her first tarot deck at a Barnes & Noble in New York, where she moonlighted as a reader while working in academic publishing. After leaving the city, she took her practice underground for many years, re-surfacing in 2015 and taking up the systematic study of esoteric correspondences in tarot. Along with deck creator Mel Meleen, Susie hosts the Fortune's Wheelhouse esoteric tarot podcast, which explores imagery and symbolism in the Rider-Waite-Smith and Thoth decks. She is the creator of the Arcana Case® for tarot decks, which can be found on her Etsy page, along with her line of esoteric perfumes. She reads tarot in person at the Inspirit Crystal shop in Northampton, Massachusetts Her online Tarot course, "The Living Tarot," course can be found on her website. She is the author of A Spoonful of Promises (2011), Tarot Correspondences: Ancient Secrets for Everyday Readers (2018), 36 Secrets: A Decanic Journey through the Minor Arcana of the Tarot (2021), and co-author of Tarot Deciphered: Decoding Esoteric Symbolism in Modern Tarot (2021). She collaborates with Jack Grayle on the online course Godsong: 365 Days of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. Her interest in tarot is wide-ranging and passionate, and has included: Setting up 78 Spotify playlists for those interested in card-appropriate music memorizing astrological correspondences for the minor arcana while swimming laps writing tarot haiku and spells maintaining a sprawling Card-of-the-Day-tracking database (complete with elemental, astrological, and kabbalistical frequency and percentage pie charts). When not engaged in tarot-adjacent activity, she teaches writing at Smith College, and writes occasionally about food and cookbooks. She lives in western New England with her husband, two children, and a variable number of chickens. Andrew B. Watt Andrew Watt is an astrologer, poet and artist living in western Massachusetts. He works in textiles, wood and words to produce objects for practical magic and mysterious practicality, and seeks the honest wisdom found in the life of an artisan. Main website Patreon account Amazon author page Etsy website Twitter handle Tumblr handle Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arnemancy Listen on Podcrypt

The new year is nigh! Once again, I am joined by my two amazing friends, astrologer Andrew B. Watt and cartomancer T. Susan Chang, to attempt to forecast the future. Together, we put our divinatory skills to the test. As Andrew interprets astrological charts for each month, Susie draws Tarot cards, and I am there to moderate! Part one of the 2022 Forecast covers the months of January through June. Two special notes for this episode: All of us are offering 20% off divination services through January 5th. To take advantage of this, use code BIGASTRO22 on our respective websites, which you can find in the list of links below. There is a PDF that goes along with this episode! You can get a copy by signing up for the Arnemancy Newsletter! Links Get a Tarot reading from Reverend Erik! Book an astrological consultation with Andrew B. Watt! Get a Tarot reading from T. Susan Chang! Andrew B. Watt Andrew Watt is an astrologer, poet and artist living in western Massachusetts. He works in textiles, wood and words to produce objects for practical magic and mysterious practicality, and seeks the honest wisdom found in the life of an artisan. Main website Patreon account Amazon author page Etsy website Twitter handle Tumblr handle T. Susan Chang T. Susan Chang bought her first tarot deck at a Barnes & Noble in New York, where she moonlighted as a reader while working in academic publishing. After leaving the city, she took her practice underground for many years, re-surfacing in 2015 and taking up the systematic study of esoteric correspondences in tarot. Along with deck creator Mel Meleen, Susie hosts the Fortune's Wheelhouse esoteric tarot podcast, which explores imagery and symbolism in the Rider-Waite-Smith and Thoth decks. She is the creator of the Arcana Case® for tarot decks, which can be found on her Etsy page, along with her line of esoteric perfumes. She reads tarot in person at the Inspirit Crystal shop in Northampton, Massachusetts Her online Tarot course, "The Living Tarot," course can be found on her website. She is the author of A Spoonful of Promises (2011), Tarot Correspondences: Ancient Secrets for Everyday Readers (2018), 36 Secrets: A Decanic Journey through the Minor Arcana of the Tarot (2021), and co-author of Tarot Deciphered: Decoding Esoteric Symbolism in Modern Tarot (2021). She collaborates with Jack Grayle on the online course Godsong: 365 Days of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. Her interest in tarot is wide-ranging and passionate, and has included: Setting up 78 Spotify playlists for those interested in card-appropriate music memorizing astrological correspondences for the minor arcana while swimming laps writing tarot haiku and spells maintaining a sprawling Card-of-the-Day-tracking database (complete with elemental, astrological, and kabbalistical frequency and percentage pie charts). When not engaged in tarot-adjacent activity, she teaches writing at Smith College, and writes occasionally about food and cookbooks. She lives in western New England with her husband, two children, and a variable number of chickens. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arnemancy Listen on Podcrypt

In our third OG episode of Bewitched Banter, Amy and Krista share two of the most famous women in Tarot. Any idea where Tarot reading comes from or that it wasn't always used to tell fortunes? In fact, Tarot cards were some of the earliest forms of entertainment. Krista tells you more about its origins and connects Tarot cards with Lotería, or Mexican BINGO. Amy transports us older Millennials back to our youth by sharing all about the misunderstood Miss Cleo. Krista wraps up the episode with the Godmother of Modern Tarot, Mary K. Greer. Then head to Tarot History Part Two, to hear Krista read Amy's cards in a three-card spread.  See full ep notes and sources at bewitchedbanter.com/episodes.

Author, witch and host of Your Magic Michelle Tea talks about one of the most guilt-ridden feminine practices of all: magic and witchcraft. Caroline and Michelle talk about tarot, astrology, belief, having an altar, Catholic childhoods and devotion. Michelle is the author of many books, including Modern Tarot, Against Memoir, Black Wave, How to Grow Up and more. She has a weekly podcast about magic called Your Magic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shit gets real in this heart to heart between Leigh Ann & Áine on the Three of Swords, which brings us in touch with personal & collective heartbreak and how to free ourselves from toxic ties with healing, forgiveness, and a little magic, of course. Our love letter to survivors, which, after the year we've had, includes all of us. Featuring original music by our beautiful friend Erin McMullin. In this episode we mention & wholeheartedly recommend: This tarot card holder on Etsy Michelle Tea's Modern Tarot if you're looking for a tarot guidebook or a ritual to enact in honor of any card Cutting the Cord zine by Marcella Kroll The decks Our Tarot by Sarah Shipman & The Wild Unknown Tarot by Kim Krans The RobCast by Rob Bell Between the Worlds podcast with Amanda Yates Garcia Magical bodywork from Toni at Kauai Healing Journeys Áine's favorite Fool Playlist of comedy bits by BIPOC & femmes Also, P.S. Áine made kind of an abrupt shift from saying that we live on stolen land (we're on Tewa land here in the high desert; how about you?) to unpacking some of the beauty she finds in the symbolism of Christian iconography, but in no way meant to imply that colonialism is beautiful. Sorry about that! :/ Questions or feedback: thehighdeserttarot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @highdeserttarot for tarot-themed Parks & Rec memes, inspiring videos about saggy boobs, etc. Check out our Etsy store for your post-breakup Three of Swords spell candle. Love ya!

#024: Are you looking to expand your knowledge on Tarot cards? Today's guest has a new way to work with an old favorite. In this episode, Sara Holodnick (a.k.a. Sara Galactica) is here to shine her light on the use of tarot to guide your journey of self-understanding and to start your connection to something deeper. Sara's work is ever-evolving, but it always comes back to one thing: Supporting your journey of belonging to yourself and belonging to the earth. Download your copy of Sara's Lunation Tarot Spread: https://saragalactica.ck.page/lightabovesolitude // EPISODE LINKS // Story Journey: A Yearlong Pilgrimage Into the Heart of the Tarot The Nomad Guide to the Tarot (2nd edition) Find all the show notes at: https://www.lightabovesolitude.com/24 Join the FREE Luminaries Community at https://luminaries.lightabovesolitude.com/

News: You can join the Antiracism Book Club that Lauren is in!  It’s totally free and via zoom!  We will be reading The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander and the first meeting will be Saturday 2/6 at noon pacific to discuss chapters 1 & 2. Contact carsoncityactivism@gmail.com to get on the email list and you will be sent the zoom link a day or so before the meeting. FO:Lauren - Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Owl colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/ WIPS:Emily - Full Moon Club Shawl - one in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors  https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/  Lauren - Goal Post Knit Afghan in Red Heart and now some Uptown Worsted! Acquisitions:Emily - Hauswitch - incense bowl, wick trimmer, and black cat sticker https://hauswitchstore.com/ Lauren - six skeins of Uptown Worsted acrylic yarn in the Navy Blue colorway from Knits and Knots Tahoe https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/ Occult Corner: We discuss Pentacles as a tarot suit!  We like the book Modern Tarot by Michelle Tea. Shameless Self Promotion: Lauren is having a shop update for the new Fiber Coven self striping colorway on Sunday 1/24 at 9am PST.  Private shopping hours available for Patrons are listed in the Discord. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe

News: All quiet on the Coven front this week. FO: Nothing WIPS:Emily - Shrug Design https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/shrug-thingKnit in LolaBean Yarn Co Bean Sprout Base, Purple Nurple and Knuckle Sandwich colorways- Full Moon Club Shawl - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample one in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors  https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/-Another sample in the Valkyrie Fibers Full Moon Club colors  Lauren -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Owl colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/- Goal Post Knit Afghan in Red Heart Acquisitions:Emily - IKEA treasures- Candles and Cinnamon and Clove cone incense from Bebe Vaudou www.bebevaudou.com Lauren - Packaging materials form EcoEnclose Occult Corner: We discuss Swords as a tarot suit!  We like the book Modern Tarot by Michelle Tea.  We both Kickstarted the Yokai Yochi Tarot Deck https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yokaitarot/yokaitarot Shameless Self Promotion: Emily has updated the formatting of her pattern, the Geodesic Cowl https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/geodesic-cowl

News: We reached a Patreon goal and Lauren will be making a self striping colorway for the Coven!FO:Emily - The Wolf Moon Pouch for the Full Moon ClubLauren - nothing! WIPS:Emily -Coziest memories blanket  Lauren -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Owl colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/- Goal Post Knit Afghan in Red Heart Acquisitions:Emily - Forager’s Daughter Tarot Deck https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheForagersDaughter Lauren - Bird Kin Messages Oracle Deck https://www.etsy.com/shop/BIRDKINMESSAGES- Sunlight Sips Tea, Say It With Your Chest Blend https://www.etsy.com/shop/SunlightQuartz Occult Corner: We discuss Cups as a tarot suit!  We like the book Modern Tarot by Michelle Tea Shameless Self Promotion: Lauren will be having a shop update on Sunday 1/10 at 9am PST, There will be a re-stock of the This Is The Way colorway on High Twist BFL and Matte Sock bases https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe The Full Moon Club has begun!  If you’ve already ordered, your packages are in the mail.  The club is unfortunately sold out, but the patterns are available through Ravelry ( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q1 ) or email kittywithacupcake@gmail.com to do PayPal instead.  The yarn will be available in full skeins through Valkyrie Fibers after the March full moon, and as mini skein sets at the end of the year.

News: Happy New Year, Coven! FO:Emily - nothing!Lauren - nothing! WIPS:Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn-Coziest memories blanket-Now that her large commissions are completed, the cast on potential is unlimited!!! Lauren -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Owl colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/- Slippery Cowl by Stephanie Lotven https://www.tellybeanknits.com/knit-happy in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Socks Base, Snips colorway, https://www.etsy.com/listing/931022057/snips-its-a-trap-series Acquisitions:Emily -Earl Grey Fiber Company Alice in Wonderland Advent Kit https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/-Dancing Deer Botanicals pink plant! https://dancingdeerbotanicals.com/ Lauren -Knitting the Card Game  https://moonrovergames.space/product/knitting-the-card-game/-Work Your Magic lined notebook www.bebevadou.com-SG-300 Spoon Scale from AWS Home-Elctrk Love Sock/Fingering Base, Caesium colorway available through Knits and Knots Tahoe https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/-Kitty With A Cupcake candle in the Caffe Macchiato scent https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake Occult Corner: We discuss Wands as a tarot suit!  We like the book Modern Tarot by Michelle Tea Shameless Self Promotion: The Full Moon Club has begun!  If you’ve already ordered, your packages are in the mail.  The club is unfortunately sold out, but the patterns are available through Ravelry ( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q1 ) or email kittywithacupcake@gmail.com to do PayPal instead.  The yarn will be available in full skeins through Valkyrie Fibers after the March full moon, and as mini skein sets at the end of the year.

In this episode, I sit down with cool girl extraordinaire and author of “Modern Tarot,” Michelle Tea. In addition to the joys of tarot, we discuss punk rock comedy shows, the stigma around sex workers, growing up goth, and so much more! She also gives us some insight into her process for writing “Modern Tarot,” using the tarot in spells, and how to keep a healthy relationship with your cards. Follow me on InstaGram: @TheGlitterCast @RainbowGlitterStar @BetwixtTheShadows @WitchDoctorate I'd love to see your reviews, because they make me smile! Send a screenshot of your written 5-Star review to TheGlitterCast@gmail.com or via Instagram @TheGlitterCast Watch my livestream "Betwixt The Shadows" with Sal Santoro every Wednesday night at 7pm on YouTube, or catch the replay anytime. betwixttheshadows.com https://www.youtube.com/c/betwixttheshadows Join my private Facebook group for daily spiritual discussions! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2672879456330931/?__tn__=HH-R

Happy Halloween! In this episode, we are joined by a guest! Michael with @saintlytarotmystic shares insights and thoughts on Tarot and more! Christian themes, Gen Z, Modern Tarot, and The Divine Connection are all covered in this conversation style episode. https://www.instagram.com/saintlytarotmystic/

You can follow us at @signsandvines or send us your questions to signsandvines@gmail.com    Cortney: @corkscrewsandcaramel  Sara: @supernaturalsara     Book Suggested in this Episdode! Modern Tarot by Michelle Tea  Wines Suggested in this Episode!     Judith Beck Ink, 2018, Burgenland Austria  Bacchus Cellas Chardonnay, 2018, California  Keltis, Zan, 2018, Posavska, Slovenia Domain Drouhin Pinot Noir, 2016, Dundee Hills, Oregon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/signsandvines/message

Whilst I was in Gent co-hosting a beautiful event (check the previous podcast episode!), Maxime Vossen carved out some time to chat to me. I feel so so lucky that I get to connect with inspiring women like her. Maxime uses yoga, reiki, tarot, and overall intuitive mentorship to guide and inspire people in their lives. She is a beautiful old soul with such wisdom to share, and I can't wait to hear what you think of this episode! 

 We talk all about her evolving career as a spiritual entrepreneur, from teaching yoga in to-be-demolished buildings to using reiki and tarot to guide people 1:1 in their lives. We dive deep into how Tarot works ~ which I'm really happy about. I find tarot very intimidating and simply did not know where to start. Please see all the links below for your personal Tarot First Aid Kit, and get card pulling! (and let us know if this instigated you buying a deck! I know it has done for me ;)). 
 We also chat about Maxime's own podcast, which she hosts together with Lana Bauwens. They aptly titled it ‘Witches Wear Sneakers' and we discuss how the term ‘witch' is used in current society, and how we should try and reclaim the word and its connotations. I would love to know how the word WITCH makes you feel, and why. Let's open up the discussion!
 We also talk about Maxime's lifestyle and rituals, how a multi-hyphen career is working for her and we have some laughs in-between our chatter. 
Basically, I could've talked for hours with Maxime (and well, we kind of did!). I hope you feel as happy and inspired listening to our conversation as I did. I am really thankful to Maxime for not only taking out the time to record with me for the Spiritual Feminist podcast, but also for her to share her wisdom on so many topics. This is an episode I will cherish for a long time - I hope you feel the same! 


Tarot First Aid Kit ;) : 
 *Lindsay Mack's podcast Tarot for the Wild Soul and website: https://lindsaymack.com 
 * The traditional tarot deck: Rider Waite Tarot
 * The prettier deck Maxime also reccommends: Ophidia Rosa deck *Jerico Mandybur created a more inclusive tarot deck called Neo Tarot and does weekly card pulls on Instagram (@jerico.mandybur)
 * Maxime's book recommendation: Modern Tarot by Michelle Tea
 *The website Biddy Tarot (https://www.biddytarot.com) gives you instant explanations of cards and more background information. 

For the Dutchies & Flemish: 
Reclaim your inner witch with Heksen Dragen Sneakers podcast by Maxime and Lana (on pretty much every podcast app) 

 Rituals and Daily Life Drinks: *Mush Superfood https://mushsuperfood.com *Elixirs from Mirabella.s creaties: https://www.mirabellascreaties.be *More information on adaptogenes via Josefien @yosogreen on Instagram 

 *Meditation: Lacy Phillips - The Pathway membership https://tobemagnetic.com/ 

 About Maxime: 
Say hi to Maxime over on Instagram (maximevossen.be)! Check out Maxime's Patreon to enjoy moon rituals and personal readings. Check her website for more of her offerings. ~ Don't forget to subscribe! There is a new episode waiting for you every fortnight. ~ Visit the Spiritual Fem website & join the community on Instagram ~ and let me know what you thought of this episode! I would love to hear from you. ~ Music credits go to www.purple-planet.com. The Spiritual Fem is an online platform and a safe space for women who'd like to dive deeper into feminism, spirituality and womanhood ~ but simply don't know where to begin. As a Spiritual Feminist, I believe that connecting to spirituality can give you a deeper experience of life. This podcast is about exploring that connection within ourselves and with everything around us. I hope you will leave this episode feeling inspired and reconnected to your female fire. ~ Nothing is missing, you are already whole. Everything you need, you already carry within you. 


Michelle Tea has been a beloved author in feminist literary circles for over 20 years. Her books for grown-ups include Modern Tarot, Valencia, and Black Wave, she’s got a YA fantasy trilogy that includes Mermaid in Chelsea Creek, Girl at the Bottom of the Sea, and Castle on the River Vistula, and she’s now penning gorgeous astrology books for little ones. She’s written for Harper’s, The Believer, Artforum, Cosmopolitan, Lenny Letter, and Buzzfeed, she created Drag Queen Story Hour, and she founded the online parenting journal Mutha Magazine in 2013 after she and her wife welcomed a son. She is an Aquarius with a Leo rising and a Sagittarius moon and in this episode of BUST’s Poptarts Podcast, she opens up about queer parenting, politics, polyamory, and more!

In this episode the girls jump right in with the card of the day and Holly sticks up for a card that many people see as negative, we answer a life question about moving on from a Tower moment with a wonderful spread from the amazing Cosmic Creeper, and we round out this episode by reviewing and talking about our favorite chapters from the surprisingly witchy book, Modern Tarot by Michelle Tea!  To interact with us between episodes join our Wildy Tarot Patreon and Facebook Group! You can follow us on Instagram, and while you're there you can also follow Holly and Esther to see their favorite cards from this week's deck! Go forth and Tarot Wildly!

In this very first episode we talk to author Michelle Tea about writing, her tarot book, her children's astrology book and all about Drag Queen Story Hour! You'll get to know your hosts better in a future episode.

Welcome back LOL jk, that welcome was for me. This week in viral tweets we relive Cheetah Girls' era #Thisweekinviraltweets Here’s the tweet: https://twitter.com/DanilionRose/status/1040011029835640838 + Tarot Card of the week: Queen of Wands ++ It just occurred to me, after already editing this episode that the Cheetah Girls are very Queen of Wands energy! Here’s Michelle Tea’s Modern Tarot book: https://amzn.to/2NeOIcS Thanks for listening! For more of whatever check my website: jasmineadnauseam.com You can also find me on: Twitter twitter.com/jasminenauseam Instagram instagram.com/jasmineadnauseam and Tumblr jasmineadnauseam.tumblr.com. Send me your words! Music in this episode from DJ Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads

Last year a friend suggested I pick up Tarot deck as a means of getting more in tune with what I wanted (HA!), I took that advice, and my life has never been the same. Seriously. No exaggeration. Since becoming a Tarot "convert" I've been itching to spread the gospel. Today's guest Michelle Tea is writer, Tarot Reader and author of MODERN TAROT...and helps me to do just that. Today we sit down for a little Tarot 101, answering common questions, dispelling witchcraft devil worship rumors, and discuss how we all can use tarot to create the life that we really want. Let's get connected! Morgan Lynzi  http://instagram.com/MorganLynzi http://twitter.com/Morganlynzi Well Damn  http://instagram.com/welldamnlifestyle http://YouTube.com/WellDamn Let's get connected! Morgan Lynzi  http://instagram.com/MorganLynzi http://twitter.com/Morganlynzi Michelle Tea http://instagram.com/michelleteaz Buy Modern Tarot here http://amzn.to/2xalfsu Michelle Tea http://instagram.com/michelleteaz Buy Modern Tarot here http://amzn.to/2xalfsu  

Modern Tarot (HarperElixir) Literary icon Michelle Tea offers fresh new take on tarot that encourages self-love, personal growth and self-discovery. With her trademark wisdom and sharp sense of humor, author Michelle Tea shows how tarot offers moments of deep connection during a time when connection is ubiquitous but rarely delves beneath the surface. Based on over 25 years of experience and a deep and abiding love of the cards, Tea’s new book, Modern Tarot brings her charm, authenticity, and knowledge to the tradition of the tarot. Tea brings a fresh approach to the tarot guide infused with her unique insight, dark humor, and pop sensibility. Modern Tarot is a fascinating journey through the cards that teaches how to use this tradition to connect with our higher selves. Whether you’re a full believer of the cards or a digital-age skeptic-- or a little of both-- the power of tarot is open to everyone. This guide doesn’t ask you to believe in magic or insist upon using tarot as a divination tool. Instead, fiercely insightful descriptions of each of the 78 cards in the tarot system (each illustrated in the charmingly offbeat style of cartoonist Amanda Verwey) and specially designed card-based rituals that can be used with any deck help take readers on a path toward radical growth and self-improvement. Author, activist, and queer/feminist icon Michelle Tea is the author of five memoirs, including the award-winning Valencia (now a film). Her novels include Mermaid in Chelsea Creek, the first in a Young Adult fantasy trilogy published by McSweeneys. Tea is the Founding Artistic Director of RADAR Productions, a queer-feminist literary non-profit in San Francisco and is the editor of Sister Spit Books, an imprint of City Lights. Her writing has appeared in The Believer, n+1, Buzzfeed, The Bold Italic, Marie Claire, xoJane.com and many other print and web publications.

MODERN TAROT. Michelle Tea joins No-Prize From God to discuss her book, Modern Tarot. Michelle is an author, poet, and literary organizer whose books include Valencia (adapted into a 2013 film costarring Angelina Jolie), How to Grow Up (currently in development with Amazon Studios), and the Young Adult fantasy trilogy, Chelsea. She tells Ryan J. Downey about Catholic school in Massachusetts; discovering the occult and magic; the spirituality of 12 Step Programs; and of course, Tarot cards. Other topics include Generation X subculture; ‘80s goth-rock supergroup The Lords of the New Church; Alejandro Jodorowsky; David Lynch; astrology; and the connections between Norse mythology, Kabbalah, and Star Wars. Follow No-Prize From God on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Ryan J. Downey on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  Check out other PopCurse network podcasts: PopCurse, No Prize From God, and Hoosier Illusion.

Today, we’re speaking with Michelle Tea, author of the book Modern Tarot, Connecting with Your Higher Self through the Wisdom of the Cards. (Published by Harper-Collins). With her unique insight, inviting pop sensibility, and wicked humor, Modern Tarot is a fascinating journey through the cards that teaches how to use this tradition to connect with our higher selves.  Michelle and I share the same desire to bring a modern approach to Tarot. Whether you’re a committed seeker or a digital-age skeptic—or perhaps a little of both—Tea’s essential guide opens the power of tarot to you. Modern Tarot doesn’t require you to believe in the supernatural or narrowly focus on the tarot as a divination tool. Tea instead provides incisive descriptions of each of the 78 cards in the tarot system—each illustrated in the charmingly offbeat style of cartoonist Amanda Verwey—and introduces specially designed card-based rituals that can be used with any deck to guide you on a path toward radical growth and self-improvement.  In this podcast episode you’ll learn:   Michelle’s philosophy on modern Tarot and how it can become more mainstream  Her vision for Tarot in the future  Her process for writing her book Modern Tarot

Modern Tarot, oracle and other metaphysic students have the benefit of studying with their favorite teachers all over the world via the internet. One of the most popular online "universities" is Global Spiritual Studies.

**Double episode** Hey gang, Becky and I sat down and talked about the cards that are obviously staged: cards where it looks like the people are acting on a stage in front of a backdrop. Pamela Colman Smith was a set painter in theater (among other things) before being commissioned by Art Waite to print him a deck of cards.   We discussed why these came about and what it all means in the greater scheme of things. A lot of tarot history is lost, and the work done by Pam is no exception. In this episode we fill you in on what is known and what is speculative, and in the second half of the podcast we cover the most important skill any reader can have learning the tarot. Thanks for being here :-)