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#157 The Eight of Wands The Cardslingers take a deep dive into the Eight of Wands. It's a card of direction and movement. Melissa says that the card is “a decision to make” rather than a mental one. Hilary says there's a strategy to this wand grouping, muster up your will and focus. Jaymi loves the aspect that there's a message coming in. Think about boundaries, and not using up all of your own resources. Homework: Consider what promises you say and double-down and move them forward. 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. 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 To Supernatural for keeping Jaymi sane Thanks for Nat for tuning in Resources Mentioned Melissa: Tattoo Tarot by Diana McMahon Collis and Megamunden https://bookshop.org/p/books/tattoo-tarot-ink-intuition-diana-mcmahon-collis/9bc6e6631ffa11a1?ean=9781786272058 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 Tarot of Secrets by Tess Whitehurst and Ana Novases https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-tarot-of-secrets-a-formulary-catalyst-and-key-tess-whitehurst/7e10a73a246c5417?ean=9780738782881 Hilary: Mystic Mondays Tarot by Grace Duong https://bookshop.org/p/books/mystic-mondays-tarot-a-deck-for-the-modern-mystic-grace-duong/7ac1a4922017db03?ean=9781452176383 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.
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?
Episode DescriptionAll the emotion from June gives way to abundant growth. We're invited to sit securely on the throne of the King of Pentacles, trusting that we've learned enough to tend to what's coming into full bloom in our lives. Those lives, meanwhile, are bustling with activity, work, and connections that need all of our attention and resources, as shown in the maximalist Ten of Pentacles. Our challenge, however, is to not take this intensity as a reason to reinvent the wheel - charging into fresh ideas, systems, and investments of all sorts like the Knight of Pentacles. That would be a surefire way of avoiding the newness that's on the horizon along with the abundant goodness we've been working so hard to cultivate. Instead, the Two of Wands asks us to look for a spark that's not directly tied to our day-to-day life right now. This isn't some practical edit or innovation, but a new and likely creative offshoot that could take us someplace considerable, though for now it's just time to dream and envision what could come while enjoying whatever it is we've discovered that's lighting a fire within. 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
On this episode of The Tarot Diagnosis, I discuss how I believe we are collectively living through one of the most significant periods of disorientation in modern history. Between political upheaval, personal and collective loss, illness, trauma, and rapid cultural, religious, and spiritual change, many of us are finding ourselves in the liminal, and trying desperately to claw out of it. But…what if we're not supposed to leave right away? What if there is something to gain from existing in this space of disorientation, so when we do find our way to the other side, we feel better equipped to navigate what lies ahead.In this episode, I explore the psychology and philosophy of disorientation through the work of philosopher Ami Harbin and consider what happens when we stop trying to rush toward certainty, the next experience, or healing. Rather than treating confusion and discomfort as something to fix, I mirror Harbin's philosophy and ask whether periods of uncertainty might actually become some of the most meaningful experiences of our lives.From both a psychotherapeutic and tarot perspective, I examine why cards like The Tower and Five of Cups often invite us to remain in the discomfort instead of immediately searching for solutions and what if grief, disruption, and uncertainty aren't interruptions to growth that need to quickly be remedied, but instead a necessary process for growth.I also share a three-card "Reorientation" tarot spread for the collective inspired by Harbin's work. Together we explore where we currently feel disoriented, what opportunities for growth exist within that uncertainty, and how these experiences may be reshaping our identities through The Tower, King of Wands, and The Chariot. (Yes, I actually pulled The Tower for card one. And no, I cannot believe it.)Deck: Earth Magick TarotBook Referenced: Disorientation and Moral Life by Ami HarbinInterview referenced: https://jessicadore.substack.com/p/offering-disorientation-with-amiWant more of this type of tarot experience?
I'm back with monthly readings…And maybe even weekly ones!I pulled cards and channeled three interconnected themes for the month:* Creative reclamation: Queen of Wands is the main theme, the mascot of this month. There's a force in you that wants to break through. You're invited to go after what you want, to be seen, and to have new experiences. Be sure to make room for pause and reflection after these breakthroughs.* Transformation through Fertility & Abundance: The Empress is the portal, the work we're here to engage. Pay attention to the subtle, yet significant and life-supporting ways that abundance is already present in your reality. Luxuriate in what's already available.* Treat Imbalance as a Teacher. Adjustment / Justice is the teacher and the anchor point. Notice where things aren't reciprocalThis is a month for pruning, for looking clearly, while not rushing to make the discomfort right or wrong.Go deeper by joining my course Creative Exorcism here. For 9 weeks, you'll be guided to do a daily ritual that heals your relationship to creativity and recovers artistic expression._______Resources & LinksSign up for Creative Exorcism, 9 weeks of daily guided ritual to unleash your inner creative beast here.Book a Cards Reading here.Apply for private ongoing guidance. This work refines your self-leadership skills, moves you through important life thresholds gracefully, and expands your capacity for creative expressions in career, relationships, and life.Support the podcast on Substack hereTry the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link.This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through Instagram @jonathankoeofficial, and listen to my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jonathankoeofficial.substack.com/subscribe
Certified Professional Astrologer, Kenzie Dolan, revisits her ritual this new year by pulling a 12 month, 26 card spread using There Are No Coincidences Oracle Deck by Aliza Kelly & The Dreamkeepers Tarot Deck by Liz Huston.She pulls one final message coming from the lived experience in 2025, 12 cards for the 12 months in 2026, and one over-arching message for 2026.Tune in for the summer message for Q3 in 2026, and follow along for Q4.For July, she pulls Ace of Wands & Saturn.For August, she pulls 10 of Wands & Shadows.For September, she pulls 5 of Swords & Fissures.A preview of the all cards:Zero Major ArcanaTwo Ace's1 King1 Queen3 Four's2 Six's1 Eight1 Five1 Nine1 Three1 Ten5 Fire4 Earth3 Air2 Water7 Cardinal4 Fixed3 Mutable4 Chance4 Nature3 Threshold3 Cosmos
In Episode 6 of Seeing Tarot, artist Anna Rose Stabler and tarot reader Gina Wisotzky continue their card-by-card exploration of the tarot, arriving at the first court card in the wands suit.Rather than defining cards through fixed meanings, this podcast explores what happens when you live with tarot over time: through art-making, daily life, season, conversation, and sensory experience.This month's focus:The Page of WandsHere, we dive into the element of fire as expressed through youthful energy: vigorous, vibrant, and awkwardly enthusiastic.Listen in to learn all about the process of creating the Page of Wands, the importance of beginner's mind, and why Paul Atreides is the ultimate PofW in fiction.Page of Wands MoodboardAbout the HostsGina Wisotzky The founder of Incandescent Tarot, Gina has been reading and practicing tarot and the intuitive arts for over two decades. Her work weaves tarot, writing, seasonal practice, and somatic inquiry through readings, classes, and audio reflections.Incandescent Tarot / AlchemagAnna Rose Stabler Anna Rose Stabler is an illustrator whose work centers symbolism, still life, and narrative imagery. Her practice explores how meaning forms through visual language, material, and seasonality.Website / Instagram / TumblrAbout the SeriesSeeing Tarot is a collaborative podcast documenting the creation of a tarot deck from the ground up. Through ongoing dialogue, Anna and Gina explore symbolism, artistic process, intuition, sensory experience, and the evolving language of tarot.Rather than offering definitive meanings, the series approaches tarot as something lived: relational, interpretive, embodied, and continually unfolding through attention and conversation. 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
Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the end of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of thrift store shopping. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show Mike Talks to Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mike-s-daily-podcast--609595/support.
Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the end of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of thrift store shopping. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show Mike Talks to Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mike-s-daily-podcast--609595/support.
In this episode, I bring my exploration of the Divine Mother to its culmination. Over the past several episodes, we have journeyed together through Fire, Water, Earth, and Air, discovering the many ways the Divine Mother reveals herself through the living world. Now I gather those threads together and explore what it means to find hope, belonging, and connection in a culture that often feels disconnected from her presence.
The Solstice turns the year, Cancer season begins - and you've got one quiet week before the sky cracks wide open. This is THE APPROACH: the held breath before the expansion. Here's how to use it. This isn't a horoscope. It's a weekly operating brief for founders who run their week with the sky instead of being run by it: every transit turned into something you actually do, in your calendar, your money, your decisions. This week covers Monday 22nd through Sunday 28th of June: Why a quiet week before a loud one is the most strategically important week of the month The six-line foundation audit to run on Monday, as Cancer season begins Thursday's worth-setting window (Venus trine Saturn) - and the inherited doubt that arrives the same day to talk you out of using it How to make one worth decision concrete, in the morning, before the fog Why Saturday's rest is the instruction, not the gap Your elemental department briefing - what Fire, Earth, Air and Water each need this week The Page of Wands, and the spark right before the fire Next week, the chapter turns - a Full Moon, a retrograde, and the biggest expansion transit of the year, all inside forty-eight hours. Everything you anchor this week is what that expansion gets to grow. We'll walk through all of it in next week's chapter opener. This is chart-based business architecture - your actual birthchart turned into how you actually run. Reading tells you what's there. Architecture builds something with it.
For decades, Jeffrey Wands has been one of North America's most respected and recognizable psychics, helping thousands of people gain insight into life's most challenging questions. In this fascinating episode of The ‘X' Zone, Jeffrey shares his personal journey into the world of psychic phenomena, revealing how his intuitive abilities first emerged and how they have shaped his life and career. Join Rob McConnell and Jeffrey Wands as they discuss the realities of being a professional psychic, the role of intuition in everyday life, spirit communication, life after death, skepticism, spirituality, and the lessons Jeffrey has learned from decades of helping people find clarity, comfort, and direction. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or simply curious about the mysteries of human consciousness, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Listen as Jeffrey Wands takes us inside "The Life of a Psychic."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media
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 June 2026. Jupiter enters Leo, Sun enters Cancer, Venus enters Leo, Mars conjuncts Uranus, Mercury goes retrograde, Mars enters Gemini, Full Moon in Capricorn. Tarot card of the week (Queen of Wands), 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
The wand is the most important component of the witch's toolbox. Based on her deep knowledge of plant science and ethnobotany and years of magical practice, the author examines the uses and benefits of each wand component (primarily woods, shrubs, grasses, vines, and some metals). She also explores their associations to various gods and goddesses, relationships to specific types of magic, and the results a practitioner can expect to achieve. She also includes tips and resources for finding materials, handcrafting, and correspondence charts for easy reference. The final section focuses on the wands used in the "Harry Potter" series.This is the ultimate guide for witches and pagans everywhere.
As brands invest billions in AI to personalize the customer experience, are they inadvertently creating a more transactional, less human relationship with their most valuable customers?Agility requires not just the rapid adoption of AI-based solutions, but the wisdom to know when and how to apply them to enhance—without replacing—the human element of the customer relationship.Today, we're going to talk about:- The growing disconnect between what AI-powered loyalty programs deliver and what discerning consumers actually value.- Practical strategies for using AI to understand non-transactional signals and create more meaningful customer interactions.- How to evolve measurement beyond simple engagement metrics to quantify the strength of genuine brand affinity.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Jaclyn Wands, VP of Product & AI at Phaedon. About Jaclyn Wands Jaclyn Wands is an AI Practicalist and VP of Product & AI at Phaedon, a loyalty enterprise SaaS and strategic services company. A product leader at the intersection of human-centered AI and customer experience, Jaclyn brings technical fluency in machine learning, NLP, and data operations to a discipline that's fundamentally about people. She has built and launched products across large enterprise SaaS platforms and founded her own human-centered AI application. All experience that shapes her belief that the most powerful technology disappears and make room for the human moment.At Phaedon, Jaclyn leads the product and AI strategy behind loyalty programs that go beyond points and discounts to build genuine emotional connection between brands and their customers. Her work bridges the gap between what AI can do and what customers actually want. A balance she explores through Phaedon's Humanizing Loyalty research and its practical implications for how brands design, measure, and evolve their loyalty strategies. Jaclyn Wands on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclyn-wands-bb507a24/ ---------- Resources ---------- Phaedon: https://www.phaedon.com This episode is brought to by CRMC. Drive your customers to new horizons at the premier retail event of the year for Retail and Brand marketers. Learn more at CRMC 2026, June 1-3. https://www.thecrmc.com We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! https://aglbrnd.co/r/7fe458ced0f04658Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit! Learn more: https://advertalize.com/r/491818c79fb1873fDon't miss We Make Future - the International Festival of Innovation in AI, Tech, and Digital Marketing, June 24-26 in Bologna. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/c80991afff416bb2The most influential minds in software, AI, and engineering leadership will be at WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America, September 23-25 in San Jose. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/60a7299222a7bcf1 Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716ba Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is Episode 6 of our Introduction to the Tarot series, where Gina and I discuss the tarot!On this episode we talk about the Page of Wands! This is a card about the joy of discovery, fire and naivete, and the beginning of an epic journey. We get into lizard symbolism, the impact of Harry Potter, and the bravery of humility.Gina is at https://www.incandescenttarot.com/Gina's newsletter https://incandescenttarot.beehiiv.com/Incandescent Tarot RSS: https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/64144.rssI'm at annarosestabler.comExploring Videogames RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/90a6398/podcast/rssThe song is (Do What You Want) Gyaneshwar by Frank Black.6/9/2026
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SummaryClayton Cuteri returns to the MetaMystics podcast for a wide-open conversation with host Jonathan about the spiritual machinery running underneath everyday life. Clayton explains why he went vegan in 2024, how the fear an animal feels at the moment of death is stored in its body, and why he believes that single change made him calmer and helped him build real wealth. From there it goes deeper: the difference between praying to a king and praying to a corpse, what a darshan actually is, and the Hindu fire ritual Clayton credits for part of his rise from 10,000 dollars in debt to a millionaire in 22 months. They also cover the 250-year empire cycle, the symbols we are trained to fear, and the tarot card that landed at the end and described the entire conversation.Clayton opens with a short note for his own audience, calling this the deepest he has gone on the spiritual layer of Indigo Education and asking listeners to keep an open mind. The full video version is free on the Meta Mystics Patreon, open to this audience.Meta Mystic LinksWatch the full video FREE on the MetaMystics Patreon (Jonathan opened it up for our audience): https://www.patreon.com/c/MetaMysticsFor a past life regression or any other inquiry, email: MetaMystics@yahoo.com Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@MetaMysticsCampaign Websitehttps://writeincuteri.comClayton's NewsletterJoin HereClayton's BookPurchase HereClayton's Social Media LinkTree | Instagram | X (Twitter) | YouTube | FaceBook | RumbleTimecodes00:00 - The Deepest I Have Ever Gone03:25 - The 250 Year Empire Cycle14:09 - Why Clayton Went Vegan35:49 - Praying to the Wrong Jesus45:19 - Darshans and the Real Aliens59:35 - Fire Rituals That Build Wealth1:18:06 - Why 666 Is Not Evil1:38:56 - The King of Wands and PresidencyIntro/Outro Music Producer: Don Kin Instagram | Spotify Super grateful for this guy ^Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/traveling-to-consciousness-with-clayton-cuteri--6765271/support.Listen to the Podcast AD-FREE HERE for $4.95/monSign Up for my Newsletter HEREALL Indigo Education Podcasts HEREMy Book: The Secret Teachings of Jesus HEREOfficial Traveling to Consciousness Website HERE
A Catholic exorcist sprinkles holy water on an inmate's tattoo and the man starts screaming that it burns. Over a decade as an exorcist has shown Father John exactly how evil gets carried into a home — a doll, a statue, a souvenir — and goes to work on the people you love before you ever feel it in the room. Catholic exorcist and longtime prison chaplain Father John breaks down generational curses, cursed objects sold in ordinary shops, the demon that admitted hatred alone can generate a curse, and the fairy statue that concealed a decapitated priest sealed in plastic. He explains how to tell mental illness from a spiritual attack, why heavy pornography use can leave a demon attached, and what the Church never taught its own priests. Raw field notes from a man who does this work every week — not theory. CHAPTERS: 00:00 The Tattoo That Burned When Blessed 01:10 Cartels Pay Satanists to Curse the Drugs 06:14 Santa Muerte: The Saint Inmates Pray To 07:42 Is It Mental Illness or Is It Evil? 11:28 Generational Curses: Binding the Family Line 14:47 The Psychologist Nobody Could Help 18:35 "If You Hate Enough, You Can Make a Curse" 20:16 The Price of a Curse: Evil Doesn't Work Free 22:53 764, Sextortion & the Cult Hunting Kids Online 24:10 Heavy Metal to Satanism: One Man's Slide 26:37 The Boy, the Red Eyes & Five Years of Terror 34:32 Can a Baby Be Possessed? 35:26 The Samurai Doll That Brought an Apparition 37:10 How to Destroy a Cursed Object 39:13 The Fairy Statue With a Priest Sealed Inside 45:36 Fr. Amorth and the Object That Burned His Hands 46:20 Crystals, Wands & the Shop on Your Corner 48:24 Tarot Cards and the Suicide Case 52:50 The Demon That Tricked St. Faustina 58:15 Three Voices in Your Head: Choose Carefully 1:02:04 Why Your Priest Has No Idea What to Do 1:09:39 Confession Is a Minor Exorcism 1:10:24 Pornography and the Sexual Demon 1:11:34 Bless Your Phone With Holy Water 1:15:34 Even Judas Walked With Jesus 1:18:14 Epstein, Power & People Who Serve Evil 1:21:29 "Eyes Wide Shut Is Not Cinema" 1:29:16 The Baby's Night Terrors That Stopped 1:33:00 Evil Is Always Probing for a Way In 1:36:49 Can You Confess Straight to God? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them — at no additional cost to you. I only link to books, products, and resources I genuinely recommend or that were mentioned in the episode. Your support helps keep this channel running. Thank you. GUEST & EPISODE RESOURCES - Father John's ministry & resources → [GUEST LINK — CONFIRM URL BEFORE PUBLISH] - An Exorcist Tells His Story — Fr. Gabriele Amorth → https://amzn.to/4ehmvNd - An Exorcist: More Stories — Fr. Gabriele Amorth → https://amzn.to/4o2Skwp - The Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy in My Soul → https://amzn.to/49vh4Yu - Catechism of the Catholic Church (Second Edition) → https://amzn.to/4fl1sdM - The Catechism of the Catholic Church: Ascension Edition — United States Conference of Catholic Bishops → https://amzn.to/49yRYry Sacramentals referenced in this episode: Holy Water, The Rosary - Browse the full DDG Reading Library: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thedadsdoomsdayguide SUPPORT THE SHOW If the show's ever made you think differently, you can support it here: https://buymeacoffee.com/sohara24x It helps me book guests and keep episodes coming. Thank you. GOT A STORY? (VEIL ENCOUNTERS) From ghosts to the truly bizarre - if you have seen it, we want to hear it. Share a written account or a 60-120s voice note here (consent + anonymity options): https://forms.gle/3fTnj7TeFnRcHFnE9 FIRST RESPONDERS — TELL US YOUR STORY (STAY ANONYMOUS) Have a strange or interesting encounter (it does not have to be paranormal)? We want to hear it: https://forms.gle/nvM7bsTb96gsBB6L6 ABOUT DDG The Dad's Doomsday Guide explores exorcism and demonology, hauntings and ghosts, NDEs and consciousness, and the search for meaning. Honest, curious, evidence-seeking. CONNECT Email: podcast@dadsdoomsdayguide.com Phone: 213-465-3252 Website: https://www.dadsdoomsdayguide.com/ DISCLAIMER All opinions are our own. Content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and not financial, medical, or legal advice.
Episode DescriptionJune arrives on the heels of a surprisingly intense May. Last month brought us the triumphant momentum of the Six of Wands paired with the profound transformation of Death, a combination that proved both productive and very demanding. For many of us, success and change arrived together, asking more of our hearts and nervous systems than we may have anticipated…This month brings us back into the realm of the Minor Arcana, but don't mistake that for a lack of significance. June asks us to pause and process what has happened. The Five of Cups centers the reading with themes of grief, loss, and acknowledgment, while the Ten of Wands reflects an environment that still feels overloaded and demanding. The Three of Swords challenges us to relate differently to pain, and the King of Swords offers a powerful opportunity to bring perspective, leadership, and discernment to our emotional lives.This is a month of witnessing rather than resisting. June asks us to honor what has been lost, edit what is no longer sustainable, and carry forward the wisdom rather than the burden.Key Themes for June 2026Honoring grief without becoming trapped in itMaking space for emotional processingRecognizing overload before burnout arrivesEditing commitments, projects, and responsibilitiesUsing perspective as a form of self-careCarrying forward wisdom rather than burdenAllowing endings to become turning points
In this episode of The Tarot Diagnosis, I'm pulling for June's collective tarot reading where I explore a Summer Solstice inspired spread designed to help us step out of the shadows and into the growth of the sun. As we move toward the longest day of the year, I wanted to create a spread that examines what we've been avoiding, the fears keeping us stuck, and the growth that becomes possible when we're willing to move forward anyway.Pulling the Two of Wands, Eight of Swords, and Seven of Pentacles, I explore the psychology of indecision, analysis paralysis, self-doubt, boundaries, and the often unavoidable and uncomfortable reality that growth sometimes means we need to release expectations.The reading begins with the Two of Wands, a card that challenges us to examine the difference between planning and stagnation. How long have we been researching, preparing, contemplating, and waiting? At what point does preparation stop being helpful and start becoming a means of avoidance, or a false refuge from uncertainty?From there, the Eight of Swords invites a deeper question: what is actually keeping us stuck? Rather than viewing this card solely as self-imposed limitation, I explore the possibility that some of our hesitation may be rooted in inherited narratives, unconscious loyalties, relational dynamics, or systems that benefited from us staying exactly where we are. It's unlikely this person blindfolded and binded themselves afterall. Finally, the Seven of Pentacles offers a different relationship with growth altogether. Instead of demanding immediate transformation, this card reminds us that meaningful change often unfolds slowly through patience, repetition, and sustained effort. This card reminds us to “trust the process,” be present during the awkward growth phase, and be willing to see what transpires on our way to the outcome.Deck used: Joi de VivreWant more of this type of tarot experience?Join us at the Summer Solstice Summit - a three day, virtual tarot conference June 26-28. Grab your ticket here and use code TTDPOD to get 15% off!https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/summersolstice
Emily and Andrea check in while still recording in Taurus season, describing a “gas and brake” stagnation and encouraging nervous system regulation, rest, and steady Knight of Pentacles-style effort while living in a longer liminal period tied to larger astrological shifts. They introduce Gemini season as mutable, curiosity-driven, idea-collecting energy and discuss the Gemini–Sagittarius polarity, noting Uranus in Gemini will change the vibe for the next seven years and push belief revisions on a global scale. Andrea's tarot pulls open with Page of Wands, then a run of grounding cards (10 of Pentacles, 9 of Pentacles, The Emperor, 4 of Pentacles) emphasizing tangible progress, self-made confidence, pattern-spotting, and avoiding scarcity spirals. They flag key transits and dates including Venus square Neptune and Sun conjunct Uranus (May 22), Mars square Pluto (May 26), a Sagittarius blue moon (May 31), Mercury into Cancer and later Mercury–Neptune/Saturn tension, Venus into Leo, a Gemini supermoon new moon, Venus opposite Pluto, and Chiron entering Taurus with money, security, and self-worth themes, then close with upcoming offerings, shows, and readings. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome Back Hosts 00:46 Taurus Season Stuckness 03:37 Liminal Time Lessons 06:55 Rest And Reset 09:11 All Planets Shift 10:44 Gemini Season Begins 11:29 Gemini Traits Myth 16:02 Gemini In Real Life 17:17 Page Of Wands Kickoff 21:46 Uranus Changes Gemini 22:38 May 22 Fog Lightning 24:48 Ten Of Pentacles Week 30:11 Power Dynamics Flashpoints 35:15 Nine Of Pentacles Wins 38:24 Sagittarius Full Moon 40:00 Mercury Into Cancer 40:50 Remembering Good Times 41:25 Mercury Square Neptune Fog 42:26 Ten Ten Ten Test 42:54 Emperor Energy Grounding 48:22 Pisces Moon Presence 49:47 Venus Jupiter Group Hug 51:08 Mercury Saturn Defensive Words 52:46 Four of Pentacles Scarcity 58:49 Venus in Leo Spotlight 59:33 Gemini Supermoon Reset 01:02:03 Venus Pluto Red Flags 01:02:53 Chiron Enters Taurus Values 01:06:23 Collective Activism Shifts 01:10:53 July Turning Point Ahead 01:14:39 Creators Updates Offerings 01:20:19 Final Wrap 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
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#150 The Seven of Wands The Cardslingers discuss their views of the Seven of Wands. There's movement, chaos, and hard stances shown in the Smith Waite deck. Melissa's view is that this is a bad intentions card, not a good position and shows an untrustworthy situation. Hilary says it's about defending your turf, and standing your ground. Jaymi believes that there is a cause for why you feel so defensive and need to stand your ground. Viewer Nat says, “In the Peculiar Pathways Tarot (out of print) by Lennox Rees, the Seven of Wands is depicted by a squirrel on top of a ladder holding a bone and a dog jumping and barking up the ladder.” Homework: Find a cause to defend, doesn't have to be a monetary donation, it can be a small action. 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! Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings at 12:34pm CST most days. Follow them both and get a quick reading. Shoutouts To Chris Anne for making a kick-ass deck in The Light Seer's Tarot (pixiecurio on social media) Amber and Nat for being in the live chat (Happy belated birthday Nat) MeUndies for hopeful sponsorship? :) And for making butt comfortable underwear. Resources Mentioned Hilary: Light Seer's Tarot by Chris Anne https://bookshop.org/p/books/light-seer-s-tarot-a-78-card-deck-guidebook-chris-anne/a15fff6711687198?ean=9781401958039&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 Bee Tarot by Kristopher Hughes and Nadia Turner https://bookshop.org/p/books/bee-tarot-kristoffer-hughes/9752347d9472448b?ean=9780738769981&next=t Melissa: Sasuraibito Tarot by Stasia Burrington https://www.etsy.com/listing/502680632/the-sasuraibito-tarot-78-card-deck-and 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.
In this episode of The Tarot Diagnosis, I explore a question that has been lingering in my mind for months: What do the pillars in tarot actually symbolize on a deeper psychological level?Using Viktor Frankl's famous quote - “Between stimulus and response there is a space…,” I reflect on how the pillars in cards like the High Priestess, Justice, the Hierophant, and even the Moon might represent more than just duality or balance. I explore the possibility that these pillars symbolize psychological thresholds or liminal spaces where uncertainty, intuition, morality, projection, fear, and meaning live.I dive into the symbolism of the flowing/airy tapestry behind the High Priestess and contrast it with the heavy, obscuring curtain behind Justice, exploring how these archetypes reflect the tension between flexibility and rigidity. Through a Jungian, somatic, and trauma-informed lens, I discuss how the body often senses something before the mind can, and before the brain can organize it into language, as well as how our desire for certainty can sometimes become a defense mechanism against our discomfort with ambiguity.From there, I turn toward the Hierophant and explore the psychological impact of inherited systems rooted in religion, morality, culture, authority, and collective meaning-making. I reflect on what happens when external structures override internal knowing, and why the space between the pillars matters so much when it comes to identity, autonomy, and self-trust.I also explain why I believe the Moon belongs in this conversation, despite its “pillars” technically being towers. For me, The Moon represents what happens behind the pillars: the unconscious terrain we enter when certainty becomes hazy and we are forced to navigate ambiguity without reassurance.Toward the end of the episode, I create a brand new three card tarot spread inspired by Frankl's quote.Pulling the Magician, Six of Pentacles, and Three of Wands, I explore themes of hyper-independence, receiving support, and what becomes possible when we stop trying to survive entirely on our own.This episode is part tarot symbolism analysis, part Jungian and therapeutic exploration, and part philosophical reflection on what exists in the space between instinct and action.Want more of this type of tarot experience?Join us at the Summer Solstice Summit - a three day, virtual tarot conference June 26-28. Grab your ticket here and use code TTD15 to get 15% off!
This week the body is online before the strategy is. Sun, Mercury and Venus stack in earth and air. Mars is freshly home in Aries firing the engine. And Saturday night, two things land within a couple of hours of each other: a new moon in Taurus plants whatever you've been committing to, and Mars hits Chiron in Aries activating the old wound about whether you're allowed to want what you want. In this week's CEO Operating Brief, Holly walks you through: → Day-by-day moves Monday through Sunday: what to do, what to protect, and the one day that matters most this week → Why Saturday is the headline (and the small 9pm ritual that holds the seed) → Why Sunday's Mercury-Uranus breakthrough only lands cleanly if you let the week build slowly → A real client moment from a conversation this week that demonstrates the difference between selling the cohort and holding the longer game → Department check-ins for fire, earth, air and water signs (with the seats they're sitting in this week rewritten by the sky) → The card pulled for the week: the King of Wands - and the anchor sentence to carry with you This is not a horoscope. It's an operating brief for the founder who's already succeeding and is tired of running her business against her wiring. If you'd like to learn how to run your business as an operating system from your birth chart - including the 2-3 placements that dictate how you're designed to work, a rough map of the rest of 2026, and a live demo of the Cosmic Operating Dashboard - join Holly for the free 45-minute masterclass Your Business, Rewired on Thursday 21st May at 1:30pm UK time. Save your spot at https://hollybray.com/rewired/ Or DM Holly @hollybrayceo with the word REWIRED on Instagram and she'll send you the link: https://www.instagram.com/hollybrayceo/
Most of what goes viral on SkinTok is missing one thing. The part where someone actually checks if it works.In this bonus episode, Amitay and Anastasia break down three of the most viral skincare trends circulating today, red light therapy wands, at-home dermarolling, and tretinoin, and run each one through a biohacker's lens. Not to dismiss them outright. But to ask the questions the original videos never do.What is actually happening at the cellular level? What are the real risks? And where does the marketing stop and the science start?What's Discussed:(2:03) Why red light therapy wands are closer to a flashlight than a treatment.(4:26) What photon accumulation actually means and why moving a wand around your face defeats the purpose.(10:42) Why "sold out" is a marketing claim, not proof that something works.(14:00) What dermarolling actually does to the skin and where the real risks are.(15:21) Why elastin claims in skincare are almost always wrong.(17:06) The difference between at-home dermarolling and professional microneedling.(19:51) How to use a dermaroller safely if you choose to.(28:32) Why tretinoin makes skin worse before it gets better and what that actually means.(32:58) The half-life of vitamin A and why twice a week use barely moves the needle.(34:06) How retinoids accelerate cellular turnover but also drive senescence.(35:44) What can counteract the long-term tradeoffs of tretinoin use.Check out our Mother's Day Special: Explore the Mother's Day gift sets at younggoose.com/pages/mothers-day Find more from Young Goose:Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% OFF your first purchase, and if you're a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% OFF at younggoose.comInstagram: @young_goose_skincare
In this episode of The Tarot Diagnosis, I walk you through one of my favorite creative tarot practices: building a tarot spread in real time and then using it for our collective month-ahead reading for May!Instead of starting with a pre-made spread, I decided to let the cards guide the questions. As a therapist, I'm used to being a professional question asker, so this felt like a natural way to show you how tarot spreads can emerge directly from tarot and the human experience. I pull cards one at a time, listen to what questions they seem to ask, and slowly build a cohesive spread that reflects themes many of us are navigating right now.The spread that emerged centers around the Ten of Wands, exploring the tension between what we carry that is necessary and what we carry that is unnecessary. From there, the reading moves into questions about avoidance, hyper-independence, emotional curiosity, and the challenge of allowing others to support us. What unfolded was a powerful reminder that many of us have learned to carry everything alone and that learning to receive help can feel just as uncomfortable as letting go of control.As the reading develops, themes of urgency, over-functioning, emotional avoidance, and survival-based independence show up, but so do strengths like resilience, adaptability, and the ability to move forward even amidst ambiguity. The reading closes with imagery that reflects gradual change and the slow movement toward balance, reminding us that growth is gradual.This episode is part workshop, part collective tarot reading, and part reflection on what it means to shift from doing everything alone to learning how to give and receive support in healthier ways.Spread created:Card 1: What am I carrying that is unnecessary?Card 2: What am I carrying that is necessary right now?Card 3: What questions do I need to ask myself about these burdens?Card 4: Where did I learn to carry everything alone?Card 5: What strengths or skills have I developed through carrying all of this?Card 6: What would balance look like if I allowed myself to both give and receive?Deck used: Mystic Storyteller TarotWant more of this type of tarot experience? Join us at the Summer Solstice Summit - a three day, virtual tarot conference June 26-28. Grab your ticket here and use code TTD15 to get 15% off!
This reading surprised me when I turned over the cards. After a period of (relative) calm in our readings with no majors in sight, May brings us two powerful archetypes to work with: the deeply transformative path of Death and the placid surrender of The Hanged Man. If you've been feeling a change building, this month is when it comes into focus - perhaps in a glaring way that has us instincitively shrinking away from the spotlight - and require us to keep going, dare to openly celebrate and continue what's working well and rapidly, and to also balance all the fire and movement with wise practical decisions in our everyday lives. Listen in and see how these cards might shape your May.Episode DescriptionWe're moving out of April's grounded, contemplative Pentacles landscape and into something much more immediate and alive.Last month asked us to tend, to wait, and to notice what emerges when we don't rush. And now, suddenly things are happening.May brings a rapid shift from possibility into reality. The Six of Wands signals momentum and visible success, while Death reveals the deeper transformation fueling it all. The Hanged Man introduces a tension between movement and retreat, and the Four of Pentacles offers a grounded way to navigate the intensity.This is a powerful and slightly surreal month. May asks us to accept what is working, trust the depth of change unfolding beneath it, and move forward without abandoning our center.Our CardsTheme: Six of WandsThings are moving—and fast!What was contemplative in April now becomes real. The Six of Wands brings visibility, success, and a sense of arrival that may feel sudden or even surprising.This is the moment where ideas take shape and results begin to show. Let yourself be seen, supported, and celebrated. You've done more preparation than you think and the feedback isn't just kindness.Environment: DeathBeneath the external successes of the month lies a larger path of profound transformation.Death reveals that what's unfolding externally is rooted in something much deeper. A cycle is ending, a new facet of ourselves is emerging, and the shift is both inevitable and meaningful.It'll be feel intense AND aligned. Make room for all the feelings and keep going, paying attention to your instincts and intuition.Challenge: The Hanged ManAmidst all this internal and external movement, a part of us wants to shrink back and hide behind a facade of “wise caution.” This moment, however, calls for us to show up and participate. It's not the time to turn back, look for perfection, or get abstract when things get real.Opportunity: Four of PentaclesStay grounded, keep it simple, and maybe avoid big financial moves or radical changes in your everyday life!The Four of Pentacles offers a stabilizing path through the intensity of the month. This is about tending to your resources - energy, time, money, and attention - with clarity and care.Key Themes for May 2026Rapid movement and visible resultsExternal success rooted in deeper transformationLearning to receive recognition without minimizing itNavigating the tension between action and retreatGrounding through daily ritual and routine, the senses, and a practice of enoughnessSustaining yourself through change rather than overextending
You're invited to our to a free Tarot Q&A on May 4 at 5 pm pst/ 8 pm est over Zoom, then we pull the cards for May 2026 and get honest about love, money, and guidance for May. King of Pentacles, Page of Pentacles, and Queen of Wands point to stability you can feel, creativity you can act on, and power you can use for yourself and your community. Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast. Please subscribe, rate, + review, + share with your friends! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @romanistanpodcast. Subscribe to our Patreon to join the conversation and our private community for just $5 a month. Or donate any amount to Ko-fi.com/romanistan. We depend on your support to keep going. You can book readings and events and take workshops with Jez at jezminavonthiele.com, and book readings and holistic healing sessions with Paulina at romaniholistic.com. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. Get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling wherever books are sold. If you love it, write us a review. Visit us at romanistanpodcast.com and email us at romanistanpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Viktor PachasMusic by Viktor PachasArtwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show
Today, the cardslingers discuss the Six of Wands. And, as tradition dictates, Melissa, Jaymi, and Hilary all have their favorites. RWS is all about celebration and successes. The image is a figure on a horse who has gone and done the thing. They have come back and are being celebrated for whatever it is they did. Jaymi chose two, of course, The Triple Goddess Tarot shows a mother and two kiddos being celebrated for growth. In reflection, Jaymi thinks this card could've been born out of her desire to have been celebrated for who she was. And now she's able to celebrate her inner child. Hilary's The Wild Unknown Tarot shows a more modern interpretation of leadership and victory, rising above energy that triumphs. It's a more natural scene, without people. Freedom that success can bring. And Melissa's Sacred Sisterhood Tarot shows a ballerina holding a laurel. Doing a pointe as a ballerina is like the epitome of their practice. This is the excitement, the top shape. Every job has a pinnacle, and we can all reach ours. Finding the little things throughout our day will help us get through the hard times. Find moments of celebration and give yourself a pat on the back. Be kind with the definition of victory; anything can be a moment of victory. Every achievement of a task well-completed is a step in the right direction to who you make. Tiny steps are celebratory. Homework: Find the small moments in your life and really celebrate that action. 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! Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings. Follow them both and get a quick reading. Shoutouts Snoop Dogg for meeting horses while being afraid of them. https://people.com/snoop-dogg-admits-scared-of-horses-7970200 Resources Mentioned Jaymi: Triple Goddess Tarot by Jaymi Elford and Franco Rivolli The Creatures Tarot by Sara Kathleen https://www.sarakathleen.co.uk/product-page/creatures-tarot Hilary: The Wild Unknown by Kim Krans Melissa: Sacred Sisterhood Tarot by 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.
In this episode of The Tarot Diagnosis, I explore the Moon archetype through the lens of perception, ambiguity, and psychological insight. I also get super personal about my early experiences as a therapist.This episode was inspired by pulling The Moon after not seeing it in my readings for quite some time. That experience opened the door to a flood of memories from my early days as a therapist and the powerful lessons I learned about perception, symbolism, and uncertainty from a very dear, late supervisor of mine. I reflect on how working with ambiguous images, sand tray therapy, and expressive modalities shaped my understanding of tarot as a projective and deeply personal experience.I also share the lasting influence of this former supervisor who taught me the phrase, “the back is always bigger than the front,” a reminder that what we see first is rarely the full picture. This idea mirrors the Moon archetype perfectly: we only see what is illuminated, while so much remains hidden in shadow. When used therapeutically, tarot invites us to slow down, question our assumptions, and sit with uncertainty rather than rushing toward answers or rigid interpretations.Throughout the episode, I walk through how perception shifts depending on emotional state, personal history, and nervous system regulation. I explore how two people can look at the same tarot card (or ambiguous image) and have completely different experiences, both of which are valid. Using the King of Wands as a live example, I demonstrate how slowing down and noticing small details can unlock deeper reflection and insight.Ultimately, this episode is an invitation to work with tarot as a reflective, therapeutic tool - one that helps you explore what lies beneath the surface, honor ambiguity, and stay curious about what you don't yet understand.You're Invited!Join us at the Summer Solstice Summit - a three day, virtual tarot conference June 26-28. Grab your ticket here and use code TTD15 to get 15% off!Want more of this type of tarot experience?
In a culture obsessed with positivity, Shadow Seer Tarot (Destiny Books, April 7 2026) dares to look where most spiritual tools won't: into the hidden, uncomfortable, and often disowned parts of ourselves. Created by occult scholar and professional tarot reader Maja D'Aoust, this striking new tarot deck and guidebook reframes divination as a tool for radical self-awareness and psychological truth.Designed specifically for shadow work, Shadow Seer Tarot introduces “darchetypes” which are the inverted, shadow expressions of traditional tarot archetypes. Drawing on Hermetic philosophy and alchemical principles, D'Aoust explores how oppositional forces shape our inner lives, revealing the behaviors, patterns, and beliefs we often suppress or deny. The result is a deck that doesn't gloss over difficulty, but uses it as a gateway to insight, healing, and wholeness.The Major Arcana expose the shadow side of familiar archetypes, while the Minor Arcana confront real-world dysfunction head-on. The Suit of Cups includes cards such as Toxic Family, Addiction, and Betrayal; the Suit of Wands reveals distorted ambition and desire through cards like Propaganda, Slander, The False Martyr, and The Avoidant. Rooted in ancestral wisdom and the symbolic underworld, Shadow Seer Tarot invites readers to move beyond surface-level readings and confront what is hidden in plain sight. Find the deck and Maja:Website: http://www.witchofthedawn.com/Pre-order the deck: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-Seer-Tarot/Maja-DAoust/9798888503027Maja D'Aoust a practicing Witch and scholar of alchemy and occult lore who has been reading tarot professionally for more than twenty years. She is the author of Familiars in Witchcraft, The Occult I Ching, Astrology of the Shadow Self, and creator of The White Witch Tarot. She lives in Los Angeles.
In this week's episode, Maria and Robyn explore their favorite forms of non-typical divination and how they make it work for them!We continue a collective tarot reading with the Four of Wands and focus on the upcoming astrological transits for magical alignment: Mar 20 – Sun enters Aries Mar 20 – Mercury Direct Mar 25 – First Quarter Moon Mar 28 – Saturn sextile Pluto Mar 30 – Venus enters Taurus Apr 1 – Full Moon in Libra Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn's choice: mudmonsterclayworks Maria's choice: sano.atelier Listener Choice: wanderingrabbitarts Don't forget to join us on March 30th for Maevius Lynn's class on the Holy Holidays of ThelemaAs a reminder, all classes will be on the Patreon, library tier and up!Shoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at submissions@coffeeandcauldrons.com or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings