Podcasts about wands

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.  

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 enters Libra, Venus trine Pluto, Sun enters Virgo, Sun trines Saturn, Mars squares Neptune, Mars enters Cancer, Venus opposes Saturn, Mercury conjuncts Jupiter, Mercury enters Leo, New Moon/eclipse in Leo. Tarot card of the week (2 of Wands), 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

Drex and Alisa welcome Aizlyn Denton and Ben Blanton, two of the featured performers in the Lyric's upcoming production of Puffs. Even though rehearsals are only a few days in, they share their first impressions of the magical mayhem, what it's been like stepping into some of the show's biggest roles, and what they're most excited to discover as rehearsals continue. They also reflect on the hard work that recently helped them advance to the Texas UIL State competition in high school and how that experience has prepared them for the adventure ahead. It's a fun, early look at a production that's already full of laughs, heart, and plenty of wizarding mischief   E.T. The Extra-terrestrial: The Movie Experience Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 7:00 PM CDT Step beyond the screen and into the cinematic world of E.T. as we present E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL: THE MOVIE EXPERIENCE at the Off Center Playhouse! This is not a typical movie night. It is a full experience! Throughout the film, guests will experience a series of interactive surprises inspired by iconic moments from the movie itself — including themed refreshments, specialty cocktails, immersive atmosphere elements, audience activities, photo opportunities, and more. From outrageous laughs to unforgettable moments, every detail is carefully curated to bring the vibrant energy of E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTIAL to life around you as the evening unfolds scene by scene. https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/266912 CABARET - An Evening Honoring Dr. Nancy Jo Humfeld Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 6:00 PM CDT TICKETS: $100 We invite you to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Nancy Jo Humfeld at the Lyric Theatre Cabaret on Saturday, August 29, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The evening opens with hors d'oeuvres, wine, and live music before moving into the Mark Girling Performance Hall for an unforgettable Broadway cabaret featuring beloved selections from The Music Man, Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, Chicago, Mamma Mia!, Anything Goes, South Pacific, Brigadoon, and more performed by the outstanding Lyric Players. https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/269215 Puffs Sep 19, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026 Ever wonder what it was like to be one of the other students at that famous school of witchcraft and wizardry? Puffs is the hilarious parody that flips the story you know on its head—told from the point of view of the loyal, awkward, and under appreciated house that never seems to win the glory. Follow seven years in the lives of the “Puffs,” a group of well-meaning misfits who just want to make it through magic school without getting caught in someone else's epic adventure. Filled with laugh-out-loud humor, heart, and a few spells gone wrong, Puffs is a fast-paced comedy for anyone who's ever felt like a side character—but still believes in friendship, bravery, and finding your place in the story. SPONSORED BY FARMERS INSURANCE - DUSTIN LARREMORE AGENCY! https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/255979 

The potent, dramatic Solar Eclipse in Leo arrives August 12th, shaking up the Leo sector of your birth chart. Solar Eclipses can coincide with far-reaching beginnings, like a potent New Moon, but as this is also connected to the South Node, there can also be an ending or rebalancing connected to this energy as well. Co-present with benefic Jupiter, there is also a possibility that this eclipse brings some opportunity or expansion into your life as well. Collectively, this energy is tied to sudden changes in leadership, or established "kings" and leaders grapping with a sudden shift in power. Leo = rulers and kings, and eclipses are notorious for bringing sudden shifts in who has political power. Want to hear more about the Astrology, the Tarot significations, and readings for the 12 signs?Enjoy the episode!Book With Alexhttps://beacons.ai/dogstaroracle Book With Asterhttps://three-cups-circle.beehiiv.com/bio0:00 Title02:34 Nodal Shift & Pluto in Leo Generation07:10 Eclipse Overview14:09 Seven of Wands 16:31 Trump's Natal Chart 19:35 Jupiter in Leo32:15 Aries35:31 Taurus38:54 Gemini43:41 Cancer47:21 Leo52:37 Virgo56:40 Libra1:00:41 Scorpio1:04:07 Sagittarius1:08:02 Capricorn1:13:20 Aquarius1:17:47 Pisces1:21:09 Recommended Ritual & Current Offerings

Content Warning: At 01:05:00, there's a brief discussion of the death of writer-creator Carolyn Elliott, who recently took her own life. Please take care of yourself and skip if needed. In this episode, Britten returns to Moon to Moon after a stretch of travel, beginning to gather what has been moving through her as August opens and eclipse season approaches. At the center of this episode is Leo: the Sun, Jupiter in Leo, the Six of Wands, and the question of what it means to trust yourself enough to share your offering. Topics They Cover: Ablaze returning for a second round as a small mentorship space for people moving through a threshold in their creative, business, or leadership path. Jupiter in Leo, the Six of Wands, and trust as the practice of letting yourself be seen without needing everyone to stay. Britten's time at Pagan Camp in Scotland, and the campfire moment that helped her understand song and story as what you have to offer   Leo as the way of the Sun, and the shame that can gather around sharing our light, presence, and beingness with others. The movement from the Five of Wands to the Six of Wands, and then into the endurance and fading that can come with the Seven of Wands. Carolyn Elliott's death, the impact of her teachings on Britten's work, and the complexity of revering a teacher while also needing to leave their community. Leadership, repair, and the need for leaders who can stay with themselves while listening with an open heart. The Odyssey, coming home, and the long, circuitous path of returning to ourselves. Through Leo, tarot, travel, grief, and the return to her work, Britten reflects on what it means to offer your song to the circle and trust that there are people who want to warm their hands by that fire.   Learn More: ABLAZE is a high intensity group initiation space for big-hearted leaders craving to distill, embody, and amplify their most authentic voice. Inside of 4 months, you will be held to the fires of your own sublime heart. You say Yes because you trust Britten to hold the space as you cross the threshold into your next chapter.  Starting August 13, we join to gather in a community capped at 9 participants for intimacy, vulnerability, and true transformation. You will not be the same leader on the other side of this. You will be more of who you already are. Spots are available until filled. There will be a waitlist for the next round once all spots are filled.  Claim your seat inside the second cohort of ABLAZE. Learn more here: https://brittenlarue.com/course/ablaze/  Questions? Feel free to DM me with questions. Give me a 2-minute voice message sharing where you're at, where you're going, and the edge you're crossing right now.   Mentioned: Scopes Unshamed is Britten LaRue's return to monthly horoscopes—shared by Rising Sign and rooted in astrology as a support technology for time, rather than a prediction machine. Head here to tune in to the August Scopes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-yGU0y2OIb1P0LXz58gSKdEthkzHdL6A    +++ 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.  

A dark presence surrounds you, whispering promises of stolen power! Our episode 100 mega special concludes with a mega special game in the traditional roguelike sphere: Brogue! Developed by a lawyer, Brian Walker sought to rewrite the state of roguelikes in 2009 from bloated checkbox-ticking, weeks-long RPG length games and bring the genre back to its coffee break length roots. Careful streamlining of systems, UI polish, graphical effects, and a much smaller monster pool make Brogue one of the most readily accessible roguelikes of the modern era. My, what a yummy mango! Custom RSS Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Music Transcript 01:11 - Game Stats 06:15 - One Sentence Description 10:17 - Brian the Dev's thoughts on Rogue vs Angband vs Nethack 16:38 - Modernized Design Philosophy 31:58 - Character As Items Design 37:18 - Lumen Stones: Optional Hard Mode & Going Beyond Floor 25 41:30 - Brogue as a First ASCII Game? 51:02 - ASCII Sprites 53:24 - Monster Roster: Dragons, Liches, Jellies & Hover Flavor Text 56:11 - Emergent Narrative 57:37 - Identification Meta-Game, Percentages & Risk 1:10:50 - Magic System: Staffs, Wands, Charges & Enchantment Synergies 1:16:39 - Brogue Fan Community Correspondence 1:31:09 - Rankings & Final Thoughts (new #1 hidden gem game for the podcast!) 1:43:53 - Similar Games & Show Wind Down See also: The Incredible Power of Dijkstra Maps Brian Walker - Procedural level design in Brogue and beyond Brian's thoughts on Rogue vs Angband and Nethack Next episode: Nordhold Contact us at grogpodzone@gmail.com! https://grogpod.zone Intro music: The Lord of the Chiptunes: The Return of The Chiptune - Minas Tirith Outro music: Sir Knight Beats - GELATINOUS CUBE (hexcore)

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

Big highlights this month:Jupiter enters Leo + Sun enters Leo → confidence, creativity, new visibilityJupiter opposes Pluto → deep change, truth, power shiftsSun trine Saturn → structure & results when you stay disciplinedVenus square Mars → tension in love/attraction—channel it wiselyMars enters Cancer → emotional drive, home/family focusSun conjunct Jupiter → major opportunities and growthMercury enters Leo → bold, expressive communicationNew Moon + Eclipse in Leo → a dramatic fresh startTarot card of the week: 7 of Wands — stand your ground, protect your boundaries.

This episode is sponsored by LearnClash, 1v1 trivia duels on any topic. Try it free.Get ready to do a deep dive on the three main characters from the Wizarding World books: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger.Wands ready and let's go!Connect with the show: DorkyGeekyNerdy.com Patreon BlueSky Facebook Spotify Discord Reddit

In Episode 7 of Seeing Tarot, artist Anna Rose Stabler and tarot reader Gina Wisotzky continue their card-by-card exploration of the tarot, arriving at the second 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 Knight of WandsHere, we dive into the element of fire as expressed through the questing, impatient, and energetic Knight.Listen in to learn all about the process of creating the Knight of Wands, the card's connection to getting things done, and why axe body spray may encapsulate this card's charm and dingusry.About 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

This episode is sponsored by LearnClash, 1v1 trivia duels on any topic. Try it free.Get ready to do a deep dive on the three main characters from the Wizarding World books: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger.Wands ready and let's go!Connect with the show: DorkyGeekyNerdy.com Patreon BlueSky Facebook Spotify Discord Reddit

July asked us to slow down, process, and reconnect with ourselves. August asks a different question: Now what?In this month's collective tarot forecast, intuitive tarot therapist Michelle Nolan reveals that we're entering a powerful new phase. After months of growth, challenges, and learning to trust ourselves, August is about stepping forward with confidence, using everything we've gained to create momentum.The message is clear: You already have the tools.Michelle explains why this isn't the month for second-guessing yourself or waiting for someone else to give you permission. Instead, it's about trusting your instincts, making decisions from your heart, and recognizing just how much stronger you've become.Whether you're navigating a career change, relationship, creative project, or simply trying to understand where life is leading you next, this episode offers practical guidance to help you move through August with clarity, courage, and purpose.In This Episode We Cover:Why August feels like a major energetic turning point after months of reflectionThe powerful message of the Three of Wands and why you're finally ready to move forwardHow to carry responsibility without carrying unnecessary emotional weightWhy pacing yourself—not rushing—is the secret to sustainable momentumLeo season's invitation to embody authentic strength and confidenceThe Magician card's reminder that you already possess everything you needHow hesitation—not fear—can become your biggest obstacle this monthWhy trusting your intuition is more important than collecting more informationThe surprising difference between making decisions from your head versus your heartHow to recognize when overthinking is blocking your next stepWhy clear boundaries and discernment are recurring themes throughout AugustHow to release anxiety and stop letting old worries drive your decisionsThe connection between authenticity, instinct, and creating the future you truly wantMORE FROM MICHELLE NOLANWork with Michelle, email her at m@mtnolan.com or find her in the Seeking Center Community. Visit seekingcentercommunity.com for more with Robyn + Karen and many of the guides on Seeking Center: The Podcast. You'll get access to live weekly sessions, intuitive guidance, daily inspiration, and a space to share your journey with like-minded people who just get it. You can also follow Seeking Center on Instagram @theseekingcenter.

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  

#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?

This is Episode 7 of our Introduction to the Tarot series, where Gina and I discuss the tarot!On this episode we talk about the Knight of Wands! This is a card about the pain of growth and knowledge, the desire for challenge, and the reckless enthusiasm needed to get things done. We get into horse anatomy, the mortification of adolescence, and engaging in the quest.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.7/13/2026

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?

Episode Description:July's energy has one message — and it's not what most of us want to hear when we're deep in the solo grind.In this month's collective energy forecast for This Is Soul Therapy, we're pulling cards specifically for creatives, makers, and entrepreneurs: what to release this month, what to lean into, and what the cards are saying loud and clear about how you've been working.Spoiler: the reading is a quadruple whammy: Stop going it alone.Whether you're building a business, developing a creative practice, or trying to get a passion project off the ground — if you've been rabbit-holing on YouTube at midnight, grinding through it in isolation, carrying the full weight by yourself — this one's for you.We Cover:The Sacred Creators Oracle pull for July's collective creative energy and what Prosperity's Sisters is asking of you this monthThe Ten of Wands, the Ten of Swords, the Three of Pentacles, and the Sun — and why the cards are all saying the same thingWhy creative isolation doesn't just feel heavy — it actively slows your resultsThe difference between refined intention and raw intention, and why community unlocks the latterHow to find your people (and what counts as community when you can't find anyone in person)A simple declaration practice to commit to what you're actually going to do differently this monthThis episode is for you if you're a spiritually curious creative who's been doing the work but feeling like you're pushing 10 sticks uphill alone — and you're finally ready to let someone else help you carry them.Drop a comment on Substack or DM me on Instagram to tell me what you're committing to this July. And come back August 1st to share how it went.Support the showContinue The Work:✨ Book Soul Therapy Sessions

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

#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!