Podcasts about pentacles

We're digging into the earthy Pentacle cards this week, working through money, jobs, success and all things material. Thanks for listening!

Episode DescriptionOctober continues the intesnity of September's cards, but this time on a broader stage. The theme of the month is the chaos of The Tower. As structures crumble, we're being asked to focus on our core values while cultivating the calm awareness we need to withstand the collapse and gather strength for rebuilding via the Four of Swords. Our challenge is to avoid being swept up into big picture overwhelm and fatalism in our card of 2026, the Wheel of Fortune. Meanwhile, on the ground things are much more constructive as the Three of Pentacles illustrates the potential for ongoing collaborations to take root. There may even be a head start available when it comes to rebuilding after The Tower has finished its collapse, but only if we commit and keep going, together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit incandescenttarot.substack.com

You've got three or four things you could put your name on before Christmas. This week, you pick one. This is your CEO Brief for 28 September - 4 October 2026. Chapter 9 of your Operating Year, The Audit. Week five: The Front Foot. This week runs backwards. Venus turns retrograde on Saturday, so the useful work goes at the front: pick it Monday, say it Tuesday, write it down Wednesday, then stop reopening the decision. In this Brief: why "stop everything" isn't my instruction for Venus retrograde, and what happened when I tried doing less in my own business the one-sentence test for choosing what you're backing through Christmas what "say it" actually means, and why you don't need a launch on Tuesday getting price changes and agreements in writing before Venus turns what belongs in your diary on Wednesday, and what doesn't why the sharp Friday email stays in drafts what to do when something suddenly feels urgent over the weekend your capacity instructions + Four of Pentacles for the week THE WEEK AT A GLANCE Monday · PICK IT Tuesday · SAY IT Wednesday · WRITE IT DOWN Thursday · DO IT Friday · PROTECT IT Weekend · LEAVE IT Mentioned in this episode: September Kit: · exact transit times below · Profitable Black Friday: Birth Chart Edition Profitable Black Friday: Birth Chart Edition Live Friday 9 October at 11am UK · £47 Decide what you'll sell, how you'll deliver it, what you'll charge, how you'll promote it and when it all happens.

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Libra Season Cosmic Energy Report | Sept 22 - Oct 22 2026 Astrology and tarot from two grounded earth signs. Libra Season: Venus goes retrograde in Scorpio on October 3rd, Mercury moves into Scorpio for over two months, and Pluto finally stations direct. Nice isn't neutral this season, and the sky is going to prove it. Emily and Andrea check in after an emotional Virgo season and a heavy final Pisces eclipse, and remember Dolly Parton, a fellow Capricorn who chose generosity over hoarding her wealth. Then they dig into Libra's older meaning as the sign of justice, not just balance, and what Saturn in Aries opposite the Libra sun means for boundaries this month. Andrea's tarot pulls, from the High Priestess to the Ace of Pentacles, keep circling one message: stay open to the conversation you'd normally walk away from, because that's where your next step shows up.   In this episode: Remembering Dolly Parton and why eclipses were once called king killers Libra's roots: the Babylonian balance of heaven, the Egyptian heart and feather, and the Greek scales and sword The full moon in Aries, Mars into Leo, and Mercury into Scorpio Venus retrograde (Oct 3 - Nov 13) and what it stirs up around trust, loyalty, and contracts The October 10th new moon in Libra and Pluto stationing direct on the 15th Tarot pulls for Libra season: High Priestess, Three of Pentacles, Six of Cups, Knight of Cups, Ace of Pentacles, plus the Queen of Swords as October's card A look ahead to Scorpio season Show Notes: 0:00 –  Podcast intro/welcome 0:17 –  Recap of an intense Virgo season 1:14 – Eclipse seasons in the past 3:56 – Dolly Parton, king-killer eclipses 6:31 – People making big life/job shifts this Virgo season 7:50 – Intro to Libra season — justice, balance, mythology 12:56 – Tarot pull Sept 22–26  16:57 – Astrology for Sept 22–26  19:59 – Tarot pull Sept 27–Oct 3 25:18 – Astrology Sept 27–Oct 3 34:36 – Tarot pull Oct 4–10 40:44 – Astrology Oct 4–10 46:12 – Tarot pull Oct 11–17 51:55 – Astrology Oct 11–17 56:33 – Tarot pull Oct 18–22 1:07:36 – Astrology Oct 18–22 1:13:49 – Joking about Venus being "sick of everyone" this retrograde 1:14:26 – Riffing on Mars wanting everyone to "have fun" 1:14:39 – SNL-parent joke continuing the bit 1:15:02 – Wrapping up, asking for final thoughts 1:15:06 – Crossing the Veil readings 1:15:47 – Soul audits, Spirit Social classes, Telegram group 1:20:20 – Praising Emily's offerings, sign-off 1:21:19 – Final thank-you and closing   Book your Crossing The Veil PDF Reading to be delivered on October 31st: https://andreamccallumservices.as.me/crossing-the-veil   Connect with Andrea Newsletter: https://www.andreamccallumservices.com/newsletter-signup Direct to Bookings: https://www.andreamccallumservices.com/sessions Website: https://www.andreamccallumservices.com/ Instagram: @concreteandcrystals @andreamccallum.art   Connect with Emily Bookings & Website: https://www.emilyandherstars.com Newsletter + Calendar Download: https://emilyandherstars.myflodesk.com/newslettersignup Instagram & Threads: @emilyandherstars  

Cosmic news Welcome to The Lunar Lounge Podcast, your go-to source for all things astrology! Join us as we dive deep into the fascinating world of planetary alignments and configurations. In this week's episode, we unravel the celestial events set to unfold through the month September 2026. Venus square Pluto, Mars square Saturn, Sun enters Libra, Sun trine Uranus, Venus enters Scorpio, Sun opposes Neptune, Mercury enters Libra, Full Moon in Aries. Tarot card of the week (2 of Pentacles), and so much more, we've got you covered. Tune in to gain valuable insights and knowledge about these cosmic occurrences.Plus, we'll share practical astrological insights, answer your questions, and help you navigate the month ahead with greater clarity and confidence.Join Us Live

Sexy tarot reading exploring love, intimacy & seduction. Tarot guidance for women in unfulfilling relationships ready to reclaim confidence & desire. In episode 189 of Love, Sex and Tarot, host Acacia pulls a sexy tarot reading centered on the art of seduction — drawing inspiration from Robert Greene's book of the same name. This episode dives into love, relationships, and intimacy, speaking directly to listeners who feel stuck in long-term partnerships or marriages that no longer fulfill them.The tarot reading touches on themes of risk, transformation, and independence, using cards like the Death card and Nine of Pentacles to explore what it means to walk away from a relationship and rebuild confidence and sexuality on the other side. Acacia weaves in candid conversation about desire, fantasy, and seduction as tools for reconnecting with a partner — or for finding the courage to move on.The episode closes with a segment of flirty, anonymous “sexy messages,” adding a lighthearted, sensual close to a reading focused on emotional growth, self-worth, and reclaiming personal power in love and relationships.⚠️ These are performances and for entertainment purposes only. Make Good Decisions www.lovesexandtarot.comlovesexandtarot@gmail.comSocials: @lovesexandtarot Find me on YouTube and TikTok Keywords covered: love, relationships, intimacy, sexuality, tarot, sexy tarot, seduction, dating, breakups, self-confidence, romance

On this week's episode of Cosmic Cousins, Jeff Hinshaw explores the Virgo New Moon, the 9-year anniversary of Cosmic Cousins, and the Hermit as Merlin, guide through mystery and devotion. We also explore the Virgo/Pisces polarity, the Labradorite Priestess, labradorite as a stone of magic and grounding, and the sacredness of embodiment, service, and the mundane. Plus, Jeff welcomes Virgo musician and astrologer Ariel Lask. In our conversation we explore Degree Theory, the esoteric phrase for Virgo, White Moon Selena and listen to the premiere of her new single, “Get To Love You”. _____________________________________________________________________ If this podcast episode offered you something you needed today, you can book a deep-dive Astrology reading with me, send a little love through Venmo, or become a regular subscriber on Substack to support the continuation of this work. Thank you for being part of the magic, and for trusting your own inner knowing along the way. _____________________________________________________________________ Over the last two weeks, I've published five new pieces on the Cosmic Cousins Substack, exploring tarot, astrology, creativity and synchronicity: Virgo New Moon Magic – The Labradorite Priestess, the Virgo/Pisces Polarity, Understanding the Hermit as Merlin & Nine Years of the Cosmic Cousins Podcast Temperance as Alchemy & Art: A Temperance Ritual for the New Cosmic Cousins Students Angel Number 777: A Nudge From the Universe to Keep Going – The Virgo New Moon, the Seven of Pentacles, and a Brilliant Idea on the Horizon Before I Knew I Was Going to Be an Astrologer: Life as a Millenial Growing Up in a Very Aquarian Age An Evening with Mary K. Greer: Tarot: The North Node is Definitely in Aquarius If you'd like to enjoy more writing, reflections, and cosmic storytelling from me lately, join me on the Cosmic Cousins Substack. _____________________________________________________________________ Cosmic Cousins Soul-Centered Astrology Certification:   A Yearlong Immersion in Living Astrology with Jeff Hinshaw Are you looking for community support and guidance on your journey of astrology?  Join me in a year-long journey into Soul-Centered Astrology where you'll explore birth charts, planetary cycles, Tarot, embodiment, ritual, and the deeper myths woven through the cosmos. Whether you're beginning your astrology path or deepening your practice, this immersive program is designed to help you build a lifelong relationship with astrology. Apply Now!! _____________________________________________________________________ Cosmic Mix Tape – A Soundtrack for Your Soul. The Cosmic Mix Tape. is a personalized astrology experience that transforms your birth chart into a soulful soundtrack through an in-depth recorded reading and a carefully curated playlist. _____________________________________________________________________ Cosmic Cousins Links Sedna Workshop Cosmic Mix Tape Newsletter Mentorship Deep Dive Astrology Readings Tarot Soul Journey  Cosmic Mix Tape Cosmic Cousins Substack Instagram Intro & Outro Music by:  Felix III

In this episode of The Tarot Diagnosis, I'm back with another collective monthly tarot reading, and for September, I'm exploring The Courage to Become, which is a four card tarot spread I originally created around identity, existentialism, and the often uncomfortable process of growth and change.Spoiler: Apparently, September is the month of Pentacles - I've been pulling them personally and three of them show up in the reading!Pulling the Knight of Pentacles, Six of Cups, Page of Pentacles, and Six of Pentacles, I explore who we may be becoming collectively, what frightens us about that transformation, what makes it exciting, and what remaining exactly as we are might ultimately deny us.The Knight of Pentacles kicks us off and I end up spending quite a bit of time with this knight, so if you struggle with this card, I hope this is a helpful episode for you. I also explore how in a culture that rewards urgency, immediacy, productivity, and reactivity, this Knight asks us to slow down and be intentional about where we focus our attention. I touch on the importance of responding vs reacting, and why being strategic and willing to tolerate uncertainty may be our own form of resistance.I also infuse the existential psychology of Rollo May and Erich Fromm, particularly their ideas around courage, freedom, responsibility, identity, and the anxiety that accompanies getting to choose who we want to become. Fromm says that freedom sounds wonderful until we realize it also means that we have to accept responsibility for our choices and I think the Knight of Pentacles is well aware of that.Next, the Six of Cups brings us directly into our relationship with nostalgia and the safety of familiarity - a cute nod to our 200th episode about nostalgia previously. This card asks us, if we're becoming something new, how do we make sure we aren't also just recreating a new version of the past? I explore why familiarity can feel safer than freedom, how nostalgia can pull us toward old identities and systems, and the distinction between being shaped by our history vs repeating it.The Page of Pentacles then offers us some hope by giving us permission to embrace beginners' energy. We don't have to know exactly what comes next because how fortunate are we that we get to experiment, question, learn, and participate in the ongoing act of creating ourselves.Finally, the Six of Pentacles turns our attention toward reciprocity, community, and highlights our individualistic collective culture. This card asks us: what is our hyper-independence costing us? And what would life look like if we embraced individuality without abandoning our communities?This September tarot reading ultimately became an exploration of identity, existential psychology, community, nostalgia, uncertainty, and the courage to become something we've never been before. The cards suggest that it's about being willing to move toward the future intentionally, remaining curious about what we're creating, and resisting the noise to pull back from collective support.Want more of this type of tarot experience?

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*Corrected Virgo Season Cosmic Energy Report | July 22 - Aug 22 2026  Astrology and tarot from two grounded earth signs. Virgo Season: In 5 years I've never uploaded the wrong audio, until this episode! Originally published on August 22nd, the correct 2026 Virgo season is now ready for you to listen to!  Emily and Andrea come out of a Leo season that certainly dragged a lot of drama out of unexpected places, and get into where that leaves us now that Virgo's get-your-house-in-order energy has arrived. We'll get into what it costs to put down something that was perfectly fine, why that grief isn't proof you chose wrong, and how Andrea's pulls, from the Seven of Wands to the Devil to the Hanged Man, keep circling one message: stop waiting for the plan to be perfect and start the damn thing already! In this episode: Final Pisces eclipse  Venus into Scorpio ahead of this fall's retrograde The unusual feeling of sadness and grief likely with this Virgo season Tarot pulls for Virgo season: Five of Cups, King of Cups, Seven of Wands, The Devil, Ten of Pentacles, The Hanged Man A look ahead to Libra season Show Notes   00:00 Welcome Back Duo 00:13 Leo Season Debrief 02:01 Drama And Fire 04:55 Barbault Basket Shifts 07:05 Small Steps Big Change 11:20 Mars In Cancer Warning 12:37 Virgo Season Explained 17:11 Virgo Vibes And Nodes 20:40 Tarot Five Of Cups 26:29 Virgo Transits Preview 31:06 Eclipse Cards Pulled 35:51 Pisces Eclipse Guidance 41:01 Boundaries Seven Wands 44:47 Jupiter Trine Saturn 45:37 No Shortcuts Allowed 47:03 Mars Saturn Gut Check 48:46 Curiosity Over Control 50:46 Devil Card Patterns 55:43 Venus Scorpio Shift 01:02:26 Ten Of Pentacles Rewards 01:08:25 Midmonth Power Moves 01:13:50 Hanged Man Pause 01:18:41 Equinox Boundaries Reset 01:24:10 Updates And Farewell    Connect with Emily Bookings & Website: https://www.emilyandherstars.com Newsletter + Calendar Download: https://emilyandherstars.myflodesk.com/newslettersignup Instagram & Threads: @emilyandherstars

Welcome to the Summer Conversations, a short series of podcasts in which I welcome a guest who brings their own topic of interest and we have a chat. The recordings are done in under one hour, barely edited, and released without fanfare.Episode 5: Faith at the Table — Religion, Belief, and the Spiritual in RPGsWhat happens when your real-world faith walks through the door of your game? Alex Marsh joins Che for a conversation that goes deep — from how D&D's cleric class handles the divine to Ars Magica's unflinching take on medieval Christianity and RuneQuest's living paganism. Along the way, Che opens up about his own journey from atheism to Orthodox Christianity and how that shapes the way he builds religion into his worlds. No superficial flavour text here — this is about making faith feel real, messy, and woven into the bones of your setting. Pentacles optional.Thanks to Alex for coming on the show!Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Summer Conversations, a short series of podcasts in which I welcome a guest who brings their own topic of interest and we have a chat. The recordings are done in under one hour, barely edited, and released without fanfare.Episode 5: Faith at the Table — Religion, Belief, and the Spiritual in RPGsWhat happens when your real-world faith walks through the door of your game? Alex Marsh joins Che for a conversation that goes deep — from how D&D's cleric class handles the divine to Ars Magica's unflinching take on medieval Christianity and RuneQuest's living paganism. Along the way, Che opens up about his own journey from atheism to Orthodox Christianity and how that shapes the way he builds religion into his worlds. No superficial flavour text here — this is about making faith feel real, messy, and woven into the bones of your setting. Pentacles optional.Thanks to Alex for coming on the show!Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Britten records a collective reading, feeling called to pull cards for the Pisces eclipse. She begins with reflections on eclipse windows, Virgo-Pisces, refinement versus perfectionism, motherhood, and the practice of listening without projecting shame into the relationship. Topics She Covers: The Pisces eclipse in Virgo season, and eclipse windows as times when everything can feel dilated, collective, personal, full of grief and wonder. The Virgo-Pisces polarity, including the pleasures of refinement, process, editing, preparation, preservation, care, and discernment. Motherhood, witnessing her daughter's young adulthood, and how unshaming helps Britten listen without going into a shame spiral. The 10 of Wands and Five of Pentacles as "don't like" phases connected to scarcity, strain, hypervigilance, burnout, and endless efforting. The King of Wands, Six of Swords, The Hermit, and Strength as invitations to hold your pose, travel from one way of being to another, listen one step at a time, and expand your capacity for the vulnerability of aliveness. The overseer cards as teachers on belonging, aliveness, the Emergent No, alchemy, voice, shame, and the agency we have in our willingness to change. Through this Pisces eclipse reading, Britten returns again and again to willingness: the agency we have in agreeing to change, updating old worldviews, and giving ourselves the generosity to always be learning how to be here.   +++ E M E R G E N C E  A S T R O L O G Y ⁠⁠https://brittenlarue.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@brittenlarue Order Living Astrology Join my newsletter here Check out my new podcast CRYSTAL BALLERS on Spotify, Podbean, and Apple. Tune in to my new monthly YouTube series: Scopes Unshamed. +++ Podcast art: Angela George. Podcast music: Jonathan Koe.  

#160 Practice Makes Magic: The Eight of Pentacles The Eight of Pentacles is a card of repetition, of practice makes better. To do the work and keep on doing things diligently. The ‘slingers bring up the idea of learning tarot to the meanings, building a lexicon of meanings and making the magic happen. Enter the flow state to master the skills you need.   Homework: Pick up something you put down and finish it. Even if its hard, you can do it.   Grab your tickets for Kitchen Table Gathering now! Melissa Cynova, Hilary Parry Haggerty, Jade Moore, and Bo Joffrion will instruct you. https://melissacynova.com/events/kitchen-table-gathering-2026/   Melissa has a Patreon! Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/cw/Melissacynova. She's teaching classes and checks in regularly through Patreon live streams. It's a hoot!   Hilary's livestreams are every Friday night at 6:30pm EST, unboxing tarot decks and tarot education.   Jaymi is reopening her private one-on-one sessions. To book a reading, go to https://www.innercompasstarot.com/reading-rates/ and schedule a time that works for you.   Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings at 11:11am CST Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Follow them both and get a quick reading.   Shoutouts We love you Chris-Anne. Thank you for your awesome decks. https://lightseerstarot.com/light-seers-tarot-meanings-8-of-pentacles/   Thanks for your comments, Nat. We love having you in the live shows. Resources Mentioned Melissa: The Magical Hours Tarot by Cecilia Lattari and Fabiana Belmonte  https://bookshop.org/p/books/magical-hours-tarot-78-lush-collage-style-cards-enchanting-divination-deck-steeped-in-nature-magic-includes-full-color-128-page-illustrated-guidebook/b7445699f62678f7?ean=9781646712632&bkshp-astro=t   Hilary: Light Seer's Tarot by Chris-Anne https://bookshop.org/p/books/light-seer-s-tarot-a-78-card-deck-guidebook-chris-anne/f629f3ee7e315b51?ean=9781401958039&bkshp-astro=t   Jaymi: Triple Goddess Tarot by Jaymi Elford and Franco Rivolli https://bookshop.org/p/books/triple-goddess-tarot-franco-rivolli/996f97dea338d262?ean=9780738753799&next=t   The Trick or Treat Tarot by Barbara Moore and Jonathan Hunt  https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738784885 Do you like what you hear? Please send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Support our podcast with books or decks. We're adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc.

This episode centers on the profound transition from Leo's fiery, drama-filled energy into Virgo's grounding, preparatory season, and the emotional terrain that comes with crossing that threshold. After a Cancer season that felt emotionally relentless and a Leo season that surfaced unexpected drama, the conversation explores how we're collectively being asked to sit with grief without dissolving into it. The tarot cards drawn throughout all speak to the same truth: that committing to a new path means letting go of things that may have been perfectly fine, even deeply loved, but no longer feed your growth. The grief that arises isn't a sign you're making the wrong choice; it's proof you cared.  Woven through this is the theme of trusting the unknown and recognizing that the Pisces lunar eclipse, Uranus squaring the sun and Mercury, and the broader astrological configurations are all conspiring to blow up your best-laid plans and replace them with something you couldn't have imagined. The invitation is to stop waiting for everything to be perfect before taking the first step, to plant the seed without knowing if it will grow, and to have faith that small, incremental actions accumulate into life-changing momentum. On the other side of the unknown is stepping into your power unapologetically while navigating the tension between self-advocacy and community. The Seven of Wands, the Ten of Pentacles, and the Devil card all point to the friction that arises when you choose a path others can't see yet. It is uncomfortable when you have to defend decisions against both external pushback and your own self-sabotaging patterns. The hosts explore deep questions about worthiness and enoughness: Who decides what you need? Have you outsourced your sense of value to something outside yourself? With Venus entering Scorpio for an unusually long stay and Uranus going retrograde in Gemini, the episode frames this fall as a period of deep emotional excavation, unconventional breakthroughs, and a reckoning with what truly sustains you.    The tarot card at the season's edge offers a final, gentle reminder that the sacred pause between who you were and who you're becoming is not indecision but receptivity, a moment to let the universe catch up to you before you take the next audacious leap!   Book your Crossing The Veil PDF Reading to be delivered on October 31st: https://andreamccallumservices.as.me/crossing-the-veil Show Notes   00:00 Welcome Back Duo 00:13 Leo Season Debrief 02:01 Drama And Fire 04:55 Barbault Basket Shifts 07:05 Small Steps Big Change 11:20 Mars In Cancer Warning 12:37 Virgo Season Explained 17:11 Virgo Vibes And Nodes 20:40 Tarot Five Of Cups 26:29 Virgo Transits Preview 31:06 Eclipse Cards Pulled 35:51 Pisces Eclipse Guidance 41:01 Boundaries Seven Wands 44:47 Jupiter Trine Saturn 45:37 No Shortcuts Allowed 47:03 Mars Saturn Gut Check 48:46 Curiosity Over Control 50:46 Devil Card Patterns 55:43 Venus Scorpio Shift 01:02:26 Ten Of Pentacles Rewards 01:08:25 Midmonth Power Moves 01:13:50 Hanged Man Pause 01:18:41 Equinox Boundaries Reset 01:24:10 Updates And Farewell    Connect with Andrea Newsletter: https://www.andreamccallumservices.com/newsletter-signup Direct to Bookings: https://www.andreamccallumservices.com/sessions Website: https://www.andreamccallumservices.com/ Instagram: @concreteandcrystals @andreamccallum.art

Cosmic news Welcome to The Lunar Lounge Podcast, your go-to source for all things astrology! Join us as we dive deep into the fascinating world of planetary alignments and configurations. In this week's episode, we unravel the celestial events set to unfold through the month August 2026. Venus opposes Saturn, Mars square Saturn, Sun enters Virgo, Sun square Uranus, Mars enters Cancer, Jupiter trine Saturn, Mercury enters Leo, Full Moon/eclipse in Pisces. Tarot card of the week (5 of Pentacles), and so much more, we've got you covered. Tune in to gain valuable insights and knowledge about these cosmic occurrences.Plus, we'll share practical astrological insights, answer your questions, and help you navigate the month ahead with greater clarity and confidence.Join Us Live

In this episode of The Tarot Diagnosis, I'm exploring self-sabotage through a psychological and therapeutic tarot lens and challenging the idea that self-sabotage means we're just getting in our own way. We tend to label procrastination, avoidance, staying in unhealthy relationships, overworking, turning down opportunities, or repeating painful patterns as self-sabotage. And when we notice ourselves doing these things, we tend to ask the same question: Why do I keep doing this to myself?But I think there's a different question that actually might help us better understand our own self-sabotage: What is this behavior trying to accomplish? Or, what purpose does it serve?Because from a therapeutic perspective, every behavior usually has some sort of function that benefits us. Even behaviors that eventually hurt us may have developed because, at some point, they helped us avoid anxiety, rejection, shame, uncertainty, vulnerability, abandonment, or failure. In other words, what looks like self-sabotage may actually be an attempt at self-protection.I explore all of this through psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, behavioral psychology, schema therapy, and, of course, tarot. I talk about Freud's concepts of Eros and Thanatos, repetition of painful experiences, how attachment can make those old, but familiar patterns feel safer than healthier, unfamiliar possibilities, and why avoidance and procrastination work so well in the short term, even though they often create bigger problems later.And then I bring in The World, the card that completely changed the direction of this episode. I initially resisted seeing The World as a card of self-sabotage, but the protective wreath surrounding the figure helped me recognize something important: sometimes the boundaries we construct to keep ourselves safe become a barrier that prevents us from experiencing something new, and that might end up being exactly what we need for growth.From there, I explore several tarot cards as different manifestations of self-sabotage and self-protection, including:Four of Pentacles as clinging to familiar identities, relationships, and ways of livingFive of Pentacles as rejecting ourselves before someone else rejects usThe Devil as remaining attached to familiar beliefs and behavioral patternsSeven and Eight of Cups as the overwhelm & uncertainty inherent in choosing something newSeven through Ten of Swords as an escalating psychological progression of avoidance, limiting beliefs, anxiety, and collapseThe Tower as what happens when an old protective strategy can no longer sustain itselfTen of Wands as over-functioning, overachieving, over-planning, and carrying everything ourselves so no one else gets the opportunity to disappoint usThe Ten of Wands ultimately brings me back to what I think is one of the most important ideas in this episode: eventually, the thing that was supposed to protect us can become the thing that burdens us. So rather than shaming ourselves for procrastinating, avoiding, over-functioning, choosing familiar patterns, or seemingly getting in our own way, I'm interested in getting curious about the function underneath the behavior.Maybe we stop asking: Why am I sabotaging myself?And instead ask: What is this behavior protecting me from and do I still need that protection?Want more of this type of tarot experience?

Pick a color and don't overthink it. Red, green, or blue turns into a three-card tarot pull that feels uncomfortably specific, not because the cards are magic, but because you are paying attention. I start with a blunt pep talk about self-belief and the fear of your own power, then move straight into a tarot reading format that gives you something rare in the self-improvement world: a clear prompt to act, not just reflect.For Group A, we talk about the spark of a new project and why execution beats inspiration every time, plus the underrated skill of finding the right partner and letting go of lone-genius mythology. Group B brings the heavy machinery: Wheel of Fortune, Death, and Judgment as a map for real life transitions, endings, and the moment you finally decide what you're doing next. Group C is the anxiety arc, moving from the Magician's agency to the Nine of Swords, then landing on the Knight of Pentacles as the only dependable exit plan: routine, patience, and follow-through.Then the episode opens up into avant-garde personal development storytelling: a glamorous oracle monologue about walking into obvious trouble with perfect outfit choices, a noir motel confession about desire and consequences, and a sharp rant about rumors, identity, and refusing to be emotionally reactive. We also get into meditation as a non-negotiable mental skill, plus the strange realities of writing online, search terms, and how a “data void” can turn vulnerability into impact.If you like tarot, meditation, personal development, and narrative audio that takes risks, press play, subscribe, and share it with a friend who needs a wake-up call. What color did you pick, and which card hit hardest?Got something to say to me? Slide into the DMs.Support the show

Episode DescriptionAugust continues the themes of presence, attention, work, and dedication brought into focus last month; this time, however, we're feeling less self-conscious, directly immersing ourselves in the busy complexity of the Ten of Pentacles. In doing so, we're accessing new layers of peace and healing, including some surprising insights and epiphanies, as we practice embodying The Star. We might be tempted, though, to tip a little too far into reverie, fantasy, and wishful thinking as the Seven of Cups tempts us to distract ourselves from the realness in front of us, whether as an escape or act of self-protection. The Three of Wands is our opportunity card, a direct next step from our opportunity last month, the Two of Wands. So we're gifted with some linear growth! How exciting. Note where you're secretly committing to budding projects, plans, and self-directed visions for the future. We can enjoy this time in-between vision and structure by exploring, experimenting, and remaining open to inspiration. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit incandescenttarot.substack.com

In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for August. They discuss Chiron stationing retrograde, amplifying themes around Chiron's signature wounded healer archetype. They advocate for extra doses of self-care and compassion given our “ouch spots” may be triggered. They talk about the August Eclipses: the Leo Solar Eclipse and the Virgo Lunar Eclipse, and how it's helpful to embrace not-knowing and staying flexible as clarity is often eclipsed during this time. They explore the Lunar Nodes shifting into the Aquarius and Leo polarity, joining the outer planets now also residing in air and fire signs; with this, they note that while we're focused on ideas and inspiration, that it's still important to find sources of groundedness (earth) and emotional fluency (water) in our lives. They talk about the Minor Triangle being joined by Venus and Mercury mid-month, and how this turns the spotlight towards our relationships and communication. Stephanie chooses the tarot card for the month at random, the Six of Pentacles, and Megan explains how this card representing generosity and balanced-giving beautifully mirrors many of the astrological themes for the month.

Leo Season Cosmic Energy Report | July 22 - Aug 22 2026  Astrology and tarot from two grounded earth signs. Leo Season: Barbault's Basket, the rare planetary alignment astrologer André Barbault called a potential turning point for humanity plus the August 12th total solar eclipse, Jupiter vs. Pluto, and why this might be the boldest astrological window in decades. Emily and Andrea check in after a heavy, introspective season of wildfires, global unrest, and a Cancer Mercury retrograde and share a big update: Emily's podcast is rebranding to The Emily and Her Stars Podcast as it hits its 5-year anniversary. Then they dig into Leo season, the North Node's shift into Aquarius, and how Andrea's tarot pulls, from the Nine of Wands to the King of Pentacles, echo one consistent message: stop waiting for permission and trust what you've built. In this episode: What is Barbault's Basket, and why astrologers are calling it a generational turning point Jupiter in Leo vs. Pluto in Aquarius The August 12th total solar eclipse and North Node shift into Aquarius Tarot pulls for Leo season: Nine of Wands, Seven of Cups, Ace of Cups, King of Pentacles A look ahead to Virgo season 00:00 – Welcome + Podcast Rebrand Announcement 01:09 – Why This Astrology/Tarot Collab Works 02:08 – Cancer Season Check-In 04:41 – Liminal Space & Integration 09:21 – What Leo Season Means in 2026 16:04 – Nine of Wands Tarot Meaning 20:06 – Barbault's Basket Explained 27:02 – Nine of Cups: Wish Fulfillment 32:26 – North Node Shift & Full Moon 39:58 – Seven of Wands: August Tarot Pull 47:05 – Early August Astrology & Healing 50:41 – Reset and Reimagine 51:28 – Feel the Future 53:28 – Seven of Cups: Making Choices 59:31 – Mercury in Leo: Boldness 01:03:10 – Solar Eclipse & Ace of Cups 01:09:32 – King of Pentacles: Grounding 01:15:31 – Build the Framework 01:20:30 – Virgo Season Preview 01:23:01 – Collective Shifts & Politics 01:33:39 – Offers & Community Updates 01:40:23 – Final Leo Season Sendoff A Creative's Journal: https://www.catherineleighmccallum.com/   Connect with Emily Bookings & Website: https://www.emilyandherstars.com Newsletter + Calendar Download: https://emilyandherstars.myflodesk.com/newslettersignup Instagram & Threads: @emilyandherstars

Leo Season 2026: Barbault's Basket, Nodal Shift & Eclipse Messages (Tarot + Astrology) This episode finds Emily and Andrea checking in during a season that's felt heavy for a lot of people. Wildfires, global unrest, and an unusually introspective Mercury retrograde in Cancer, have had everyone doing more integrating than mingling. Rather than the typical summer of parties, beach days, and socializing, the hosts share that they have been experiencing some significant perspective shifts on how to move forward with their work. As the fifth anniversary of her podcast approaches, Emily has decided that it will be renamed The Emily and Her Stars Podcast to simplify branding, while continuing monthly joint tarot-and-astrology episodes with Andrea. This is one small but meaningful act that aligns with the messages around making choices based on what is best for you. The cosmic centerpiece of the conversation is Leo season and what may be one of the most charged astrological windows in decades, Barbault's Basket. Emily talks about how this is a rare alignment of outer planets that astrologer André Barbault identified as a potential turning point for humanity. With Jupiter in Leo facing off against Pluto in Aquarius, a total solar eclipse on August 12th, and the North Node shifting into Aquarius for the next year and a half, the hosts see this as a genuine threshold moment. The repetition in Andrea's tarot cards echo the message throughout, starting with the Nine of Wands reminding us to stand tall as we near a change, and closing with the confident mastery of the King of Pentacles. The throughline from both astrology and cards is remarkably consistent - stop waiting for permission, trust what you've been building, and take the leap while the energy is finally at your back! Pre-order your copy of A Creative's Journal:  https://www.catherineleighmccallum.com/   Show Notes 00:00 Welcome and Rebrand 01:09 Why This Collab Works 02:08 Cancer Season Check In 04:41 Liminal Space and Integration 09:21 Leo Season Meaning 16:04 Nine of Wands Returns 20:06 Barbaults Basket Week 27:02 Nine of Cups Wish Fulfillment 32:26 Nodes Shift and Full Moon 39:58 August Tarot Seven of Wands 47:05 Early August Astrology Healing 50:41 Reset and Reimagine 51:28 Feel the Future 53:28 Seven of Cups Choices 59:31 Mercury in Leo Boldness 01:03:10 Eclipse Ace of Cups 01:09:32 King of Pentacles Grounding 01:15:31 Build the Framework 01:20:30 Virgo Season Preview 01:23:01 Collective Shifts and Politics 01:33:39 Offers and Community Updates 01:40:23 Final Leo Season Sendoff   Connect with Andrea Newsletter: https://www.andreamccallumservices.com/newsletter-signup Direct to Bookings: https://www.andreamccallumservices.com/sessions Website: https://www.andreamccallumservices.com/ Instagram: @concreteandcrystals @andreamccallum.art  

In this episode of The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I ask: What actually deserves our emotional investment?This question, inspired by pulling the Ace of Cups and King of Cups, became the starting point for this episode and a much deeper exploration of why we emotionally invest in certain people, relationships, friendships, jobs, and family dynamics even when those investments leave us feeling depleted.Drawing from psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, and Parts Work, I explore why we unconsciously recreate familiar emotional patterns - often hoping that this time we'll finally receive the love, validation, consistency, or emotional safety we didn't receive before. Unfortunately, those old wounds can keep us emotionally invested in relationships that repeatedly fail to meet our needs.In this episode, I take you on an emotionally invested journey into:Why we unconsciously invest in emotionally unavailable peopleThe connection between attachment, emotional investment, and relationship patternsHow the King of Cups reflects emotional maturity, identity, and healthy boundariesWhy leaving painful relationships often feels like losing part of ourselvesThe psychology behind the sunken cost fallacy and why it keeps us stuckHow intermittent reinforcement strengthens unhealthy emotional attachmentsWhy seeing an ex-partner become emotionally available can feel so devastatingThe difference between loving someone and organizing your identity around them I also pull a three-card therapeutic tarot spread (below) to explore the parts of ourselves that remain emotionally invested even after a relationship has stopped nourishing us. Using the Six of Pentacles, Page of Cups, and Two of Wands, I examine the inner child, people-pleasing, self-worth, differentiation, and reclaiming our identity.Instead of wondering whether someone else will finally change, I invite you to explore what becomes possible when you stop organizing your life around earning their love and begin investing in the version of yourself that has always been worthy of receiving love from anyone.Want more of this type of tarot experience?

What happens when life goes sideways? This week's astrology offers powerful guidance for navigating Mercury retrograde, Mercury stationing direct, the First Quarter Moon, Leo season, and the opportunities hidden inside unexpected detours.In this Weekly Energy Weather Report, astrologer and spiritual life guide Irena Miller shares the astrology forecast for July 20–26, along with intuitive guidance, tarot, and practical spiritual tools to help empaths, highly sensitive people, and seekers move through the week with greater clarity, confidence, and grace.We'll explore how Jupiter in Cancer, Pluto in Aquarius, Mercury stationing direct, the First Quarter Moon in Libra, the Sun entering Leo, and Saturn retrograde in Aries may influence your emotions, relationships, decisions, intuition, and personal growth.You'll also discover: ✨ The deeper spiritual meaning behind this week's astrology ✨ Why fear and faith become important themes ✨ How to recognize intuitive guidance and trust your inner knowing ✨ The message of the Ace of Pentacles for the week ahead ✨ Why Mercury direct doesn't instantly "fix everything"—and what to expect instead ✨ Practical ways to work with this week's energy instead of against itIf you've been feeling like everything has been going wrong lately...this week's forecast is for you.-----✨ TAKE THIS WORK DEEPER

Join in the conversation!Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast!Best-selling YA author Julian Winters on writing joyful queer romances, the mess of creative beginnings & why LGBTQ+ characters deserve stories that aren't defined by trauma.This week on Hella Chisme, we sit down with award-winning and USA Today bestselling author Julian Winters — the voice behind Running With Lions, Right Where I Left You, Prince of the Palisades, and the upcoming Find My Way Down to You. Julian opens up about his journey from Thundercats fan fiction to publishing queer romances that center joy, community, and hope for young readers.We unpack his creative process (spoiler: it starts messy), how rom-coms shaped his worldview before he ever saw himself in books, and why he refuses to write the trauma narrative — choosing instead to show queer kids that they deserve happily-ever-afters without having to earn them first.This one's for writers, readers, and anyone who believes stories can save lives.Topics to include: Julian Winters author interview, queer YA fiction, queer romance books, LGBTQ authors, Black queer authors, diverse queer representation, joyful queer storytelling, queer joy vs queer trauma narrative, writing queer characters, fan fiction to published author, Thundercats fan fiction origin, rewriting endings creative practice, alternate universe fan fiction, marginalized voices in publishing, creative writing process, storyboarding and mood boards, fighting perfectionism as a writer, starting a book messy first draft, rom-coms as inspiration, Prince of the Palisades book, royal romance YA, Black Panther inspiration T'Challa Nakia, Red White and Royal Blue influence, Young Royals Netflix inspiration, The Princess Diaries influence, Tokyo Ever After book, social media scrutiny marginalized individuals, young adult perspective queer youth, healthy intimacy in YA fiction, consent comfort protection in romance, hypersexualization of young characters critique, I Think They Love You book, second chances in love trope, fake dating romance trope, emotional vulnerability in romance, multi-layered queer characters, authenticity in romance novels, Fire Island rom-com, Always Be My Maybe underrated rom-com, rom-com pet peeves wedding objection amnesia trope, rom-com casting Justice Smith Tessa Thompson, Find My Way Down to You book, Orpheus and Eurydice retelling, Greek mythology YA romance, speculative YA fiction, Charon ferryman of souls character, queer book recommendations, YA romance novels 2026, reading preferences ebooks audiobooks physical books, creative process anxiety new releases, journaling shadow work therapy, prosperity mantras Queen of Pentacles, Hella Chisme Podcast, LGBTQ+ podcast 2026, queer podcast crossover, author interview podcast, book podcast, writing community podcast

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Cosmic news Welcome to The Lunar Lounge Podcast, your go-to source for all things astrology! Join us as we dive deep into the fascinating world of planetary alignments and configurations. In this week's episode, we unravel the celestial events set to unfold through the month July 2026. Jupiter enters Leo, Sun enters Leo, Venus enters Virgo, Mars conjuncts Uranus, Mercury goes retrograde, Mars enters Gemini, New Moon in Cancer. Tarot card of the week (10 of Pentacles), and so much more, we've got you covered. Tune in to gain valuable insights and knowledge about these cosmic occurrences. Be sure to catch the live lunar Lounge podcast every Wednesday at 12:30pm UK time. To join live, participate and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLunarLoungePodcast Or on Instagram: https://www.threads.net/@sacredplanets?xmt=AQGzJ3i-db3-Ztc15vrxWemK2mAcDO9apLC_flO6U-5n9IU You could also catch it on all podcast platforms, such as Apple podcast, Spotify, Amazon music, Google podcast, and many more at https://rss.com/podcasts/thelunarloungepodcast

This Capricorn Full Moon (June 29, 2026) asks you to hold two opposite truths at once: expansion in one hand, restraint in the other, yes and not yet, both true at the same time. In this Moon Musings episode we go beyond the horoscope into the decan, the mythology, the asteroids, medical astrology and herbal medicine, and what shifts the moment Jupiter crosses into Leo just hours later. Stay to the end for an Akashic Oracle reading for all 12 signs (tune in to your Sun and Rising).

This week, the Good Moms sit down with creator and liberated baddie, Via, for a raw, hilarious, and deeply healing convo on pick-me culture, sex work, motherhood, and becoming the main character in your own life. In this episode, you’ll hear: How Via went from “pick-me” dating advice to empowering women online The connection between trauma, sex work, and calling dissociation “empowerment” Why leaving a mentally abusive relationship unlocked her feminine rage How acupuncture + somatic therapy changed everything! The truth about performative sex, porn, and what she actually wants now Why safe female friendships can feel more protective than a man Reparenting yourself while parenting your child Via in the Trigger hot seat plus a very on-brand “bad choice” at the spa Via opens up about growing up without much guidance, entering sex work at 20, and how her journey helped her walk away from toxic love, reparent herself, and choose herself for the first time. The ladies get into safety, patriarchy, friendship, pussy power, and why sometimes your whole life changes after one needle and one breakup. Tune in to hear how this week’s tarot card pull (hello, Nine of Pentacles) affirms the entire conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#153 The Seven of Pentacles This is a card of sustainability, of harvesting what you need versus taking it all. Melissa sees this card of taking all the intentions and goals you harvest. There is some frustration involved, which makes this similar to the other suit sevens. There may be some harsh reality of working hard and either succeeding (RWS) versus the Luna Sol Tarot which is Thoth-based. Hilary says this card is the “pick your hard” card.   Homework: Choose your hard work and stay the course. Pick one thing and finish it, close your circle.   Grab your tickets for Kitchen Table Gathering now! Melissa Cynova, Hilary Parry Haggerty, Jade Moore, and Bo Joffrion will instruct you. https://melissacynova.com/events/kitchen-table-gathering-2026/   Melissa now has a Patreon! Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/cw/Melissacynova. She's teaching classes and checks in regularly through Patreon live streams. It's a hoot!   Hilary's livestreams are every Friday night at 6:30pm EST, unboxing tarot decks and tarot education.   Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings at 11:11am CST Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Follow them both and get a quick reading.  Past Episodes Intro to the Sevens https://cardslingerscc.podbean.com/e/episode-149-intro-to-the-sevens/   Resources Mentioned Melissa: Luna Sol Tarot by Darren Shill and Mike Medaglia https://www.amazon.com/Luna-Sol-Tarot-Modern-Library/dp/1454943289   Hilary: Reflective Tarot by US Games Inchttps://bookshop.org/p/books/reflective-tarot-featuring-radiant-rider-waite-u-s-games-systems-inc/6633f8555cfcf339?ean=9781646710195&next=t   Jaymi: Triple Goddess Tarot by Jaymi Elford and Franco Rivolli https://bookshop.org/p/books/triple-goddess-tarot-franco-rivolli/996f97dea338d262?ean=9780738753799&next=t   Green Codex Tarot by Alexandra Dvornikova and Alexander Kopytin  https://bookshop.org/p/books/green-codex-tarot-kit-alexander-kopytin/b721824c5db29332?ean=9780738782249&next=t Do you like what you hear? Please send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Support our podcast with books or decks. We're adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc.