Podcasts about wands

Our beloved Tarot Therapist (and soul sister!) Michelle Nolan is back — and the energy of July is LIT. In this cosmic check-in, Michelle channels a powerful intuitive reading using the Tarot, and what's coming through is loud and clear: the Universe is giving us the green light.Whether you've been waiting for a sign or sitting on a soul nudge, July is your GO moment. The cards say it's time to choose, act, and move forward — boldly, intentionally, and with divine trust.Here's What We Cover:The fiery energetic shift from June to July — and what it means for your soul growthWhy this is a moment of momentum — and how to flow with itTarot messages from the Two of Wands, Ace of Wands + TemperanceHow to make empowered choices that align with your highest pathPractical tools to stay grounded while moving boldly aheadMichelle's reading is like a spiritual GPS — both expansive and grounding. She reminds us that yes, we're being called to rise, leap, and trust… but not at the expense of balance. The guidance? Go all in — but go in rhythm with divine timing.So whether you're Tarot-curious or a seasoned spiritual seeker, this episode gives you the clarity and courage to step into your next chapter with confidence.WORK WITH MICHELLE NOLANIf you feel called to work 1:1 with Michelle, reach her at: m@mtnolan.com Make sure you're FOLLOWING Seeking Center, The Podcast, so you never miss an episode of life changing conversations, aha moments, and some deep soul wisdom. Visit theseekingcenter.com for more from Robyn + Karen, plus mega inspo -- and the best wellness + spiritual practitioners, products and experiences on the planet! You can also follow Seeking Center on Instagram @theseekingcenter.

Last week got away from me, and my energy level was too low to record anything substantial. So, my future prediction comes true this week with the need for a retro show to fill in the blank. This love note involves a lot of manipulation. There are two main characters: the King of Cups and the King of Wands. It looks like the King of Wands wins. However, in the end, the tarot says this will lead you to a very favorable outcome in love. If you feel lost in the river, just follow the duck; they are experienced navigators. I'll be back next week with new, short, and sweet content. ⚠️ These are performances and for entertainment purposes only. Make Good Decisions www.lovesexandtarot.com lovesexandtarot@gmail.com Socials: @lovesexandtarot YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCydqNGOnIDOvGBm1k01GjAQ

Summer Series - The Tarot: Your Inner Guide   Episode Summary In this episode, host Terri Ann Hyeiman kicks off a new summer series on the Tarot. She begins by discussing the current global climate, urging listeners to focus on freedom, love, and raising their consciousness rather than getting caught in fear and drama. The episode emphasizes summer as a time for introspection, rest, and connecting with your inner self. Terri Ann introduces the Tarot as a tool for self-discovery and intuition, not just fortune-telling. She debunks common myths, shares its history from a 15th-century Italian card game to a mystical tool, and explains the structure of a Tarot deck. The episode concludes with a collective Tarot reading for the month of July, using both the "Empowered Spirit" and "Wild Unknown" decks to provide clarity and guidance for the upcoming full moon.   Key Takeaways Focus on Freedom and Love: In challenging times, it's crucial to focus on what brings you freedom and happiness. Contribute to a collective consciousness of love to raise the global vibration. Embrace Summer's Energy: Summer is a season for rest, relaxation, and introspection. It's an opportunity to nurture the seeds of intention planted in the spring and connect with your soul. Process, Don't Suppress: Be mindful of how you handle your emotions. Instead of using distractions like food, shopping, or alcohol, learn to process your feelings to foster spiritual growth. The Tarot as a Tool for Intuition: The Tarot is an oracle that can help you bypass your logical mind and tap into your intuition. It's a way to understand yourself and your path on a deeper level. Anyone Can Read Tarot: You don't need to be a gifted psychic to read Tarot cards. It's a skill that can be learned by anyone willing to tune into their intuition. The Hero's Journey in Tarot: The structure of the Tarot, particularly the Major Arcana, mirrors the "Hero's Journey," representing the cycles of growth, challenges, and lessons in our own lives. July Collective Tarot Reading Theme for July: The reading points to a period of re-evaluating what truly brings you happiness and freedom. It's a time for creative new beginnings and connecting with the divine feminine and Mother Earth. Empowered Spirit Deck Reading: Focus (10 of Earth, Reversed): Are you truly happy with what you've built? A call to review your life and possessions to ensure they bring you joy, not just accumulation. Influences: The Son of Water suggests being mindful of people-pleasing tendencies. The Empress encourages birthing new creative projects and connecting with nature. The Strength card (reversed) calls for stepping out of your comfort zone to build the life you desire. Wild Unknown Deck Reading: Focus (The Lovers, Reversed): A message about understanding the duality of love within yourself. It's about being true to your own path to attract what aligns with you. Influences: The Four of Swords warns against mental chatter and self-doubt. The Daughter of Wands encourages seeking inspiration and embracing innocence. The Fool signifies taking a leap of faith and stepping into a truer version of yourself. Mentioned in this Episode Pam Gregory: Astrologer on YouTube. Books by Terri Ann Heiman: Confessions of a Shower Tapper: The Ultimate Guide to Living Your Purpose with EFT Confessions of an Emotional Eater (upcoming) Live 5-Day Bootcamp for Emotional Eating:  Introducing Gap Tapping™ Get out of the GAP - from where you are with the connections of addictive food, cravings, and overindulging - and where you want to be.   Once and for all.  Release the addictions, the denial, the cravings, the binging! Register Now.   Tarot Decks Mentioned: Rider-Waite Deck Empowered Spirit Tarot (by Terri Ann Himan and Lorii Hannah) Motherpeace Tarot The Wild Unknown Tarot (by Kim Krans) The Good Tarot (by Colette Baron-Reid) https://www.terriannheiman.com/                    

July is here—and it's a powerful one. In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Debbie Mink and Jamie the Great sit down with psychotherapist and energy healer Maia Taub to dive into July's energetic themes using the Akashic Records and intuitive tarot guidance.Maia shares why this month feels like peeling back and orange and deep ocean currents—dark, emotional, and transformative—and how to move through it with presence and power.

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I'm unpacking the emotional aftermath of the Summer Solstice Summit and diving deep into one of the most powerful psychological and tarot-based concepts I explored there - the Golden Shadow, which I expand on as a type of abandoned archetype.I begin by reflecting on the special magick that unfolded during the Summer Solstice Summit and how a weekend meant for learning and connection blossomed into something collectively sacred and transformative. From heartfelt comments in the chat box, to “aha!” moments during presentations, it became clear that this space wasn't just about tarot, it was about holding space for each other and ourselves.***Skip to 9:57 to avoid hearing me gush about the Summer Solstice Summit.***That leads into the theme of this episode: the golden shadow as the abandoned archetype. Using both therapeutic insight and Jungian psychology, I examine how the golden shadow holds our disowned potential… all of that creativity, boldness, and joy that have been buried under years of social conditioning and shame. I draw from Robert Bly's “bag of shadows” as a metaphor and infuse some developmental psychology, as I reflect on how our shadow forms across the lifespan.Plus, you get to hear me talk about how the Tower is one hell of an epic, abandoned archetypal golden shadow. Tune in to hear my thoughts on how this often feared card is actually beautiful and admirable.In this episode, I also walk you through a tarot spread to help you meet your own golden shadow and discover your abandoned archetype. Through three card pulls, we explore how to identify repressed potential, recognize what's blocking it, and find ways to integrate it back into our life. I end up pulling the Magician, Six of Wands, and the World.Whether you attended the summit or are just tuning in, I hope this conversation invites you to look at your shadow not only as a place of wounds, but as a container of all of your endless potential and authenticity!Deck used: Pamela Coleman Smith's Playing Card DeckTarot Spread from the Episode:The unacknowledged potential of an abandoned archetypeAn obstacle preventing me from embracing this potentialA way I can reclaim and integrate this hidden potential into my life 

Doctor Who, more like Doctor What … just happened? The final four episodes of the second season of the Disney+ show come to a shocking conclusion. Join The Watchers as we discuss “The Story and the Engine,” “The Interstellar Song Contest,” “Wish World” and “The Reality War.” #doctorwho #disneyplus Doctor Who (1963) is a British science fiction television series starring Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor, Varada Sethu as Belinda Chandra and Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday. ✨Subscribe to OllivAmber's Wands:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5utepPfYkwxaG7ph5CcgiA✨Follow OllivAmber's Wands on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ollivambers.wands/Subscribe, rate and review! Follow The Watchers in the Basement on social media! Use #WatchersBasement to comment about the show!facebook.com/watchersbasementtwitter.com/WatchBasement instagram.com/watchersbasementthreads.net/@watchersbasementanchor.fm/watchersbasement

In today's (slightly late but right on time) collective, someone spoke too soon — and now the vibe's shifted. The Two of Swords shows a standoff in direction, but it's deeper than logistics. It's spiritual. One person is starting to look elsewhere… not just physically, but energetically. Maybe pentacles are spiritual — or maybe someone's trying to redraw their path entirely. Either way, this convo cracked something open. Tune in to see who's pivoting and why silence might've been golden. #SeerineTarot #TarotReading #CollectiveReading #TwoOfSwords #SpiritualAwakening #TarotTruths #EnergyShift #RegretAndRedirect #TarotMessages #DivineDetours #ShadowWork #LateButFated #IntuitiveReadingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seerine-tarot--5349584/support.

The Magician represents by guest on The Tarot Table. The Magician is the ultimate creator—drawing energy from the universe and grounding it into tangible reality. With one hand pointed to the heavens and the other to the earth, he embodies the power to transform vision into action. Surrounded by the four elemental tools—Wands (fire), Cups (water), Swords (air), and Pentacles (earth)—he reminds us that everything we need to succeed is already within our reach. This card is a symbol of confidence, skill, and manifestation. When The Magician appears, it's a call to trust your talents, take inspired steps, and bring your dreams to life.The Magician perfectly represents my guest, Lexie Forbes.Lexie is your go-to astrologer and spiritual social media consultant who knows how to blend cosmic insight with magnetic marketing. With a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a deep intuitive sense for business, she helps entrepreneurs turn their soul-driven purpose into content that truly connects.Whether she's crafting marketing strategies based on birth charts or making you laugh through another Mercury Retrograde, Lexie's mission is clear: help you shine online and attract your dream audience with alignment, ease, and authenticity.Connect with Lexie through her website: https://www.lexieforbesastrology.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexieforbesastrology/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/lexiewilsonSubstack: https://substack.com/@lexieforbesastrologyNext week, I will be bringing back Astrologer, Naomi Simpson to discuss summer transits. You will get a sneak peak of what energies to expect. If you want a reading, head over to https://creativetarot.net. Follow me on Instagram at creativetarotinsights, and, of course, follow The Tarot Table Podcast. You can also join my list to get a week ahead tarot reading each Sunday so you know what energies you are facing at creativetarot.substack.com.

The alien Time Lord simply known as the Doctor is back for a second season with a new companion in tow. Join The Watchers as we break down the first four episodes – "The Robot Revolution," "Lux," "The Well" and "Lucky Day" – of the latest season of Doctor Who. #doctorwho #disneyplus Doctor Who (1963) is a British science fiction television series starring Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor, Varada Sethu as Belinda Chandra and Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday. ✨Subscribe to OllivAmber's Wands:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5utepPfYkwxaG7ph5CcgiA✨Follow OllivAmber's Wands on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ollivambers.wands/Subscribe, rate and review! Follow The Watchers in the Basement on social media! Use #WatchersBasement to comment about the show!facebook.com/watchersbasementtwitter.com/WatchBasement instagram.com/watchersbasementthreads.net/@watchersbasementanchor.fm/watchersbasement

What if your numbness wasn't a problem—but a portal?In this episode, Jannine is joined by Female Sexual Wellness Pioneer, and Waands founder, Courtney Davis, for a conversation that goes far beyond orgasms. Together, they explore how slow pleasure, crystal wands, and body-based wisdom can unlock a deeper, more empowered connection to yourself.Whether you're brand new to sacred sexuality or ready to go deeper with your crystal pleasure tools, this episode will help you shift from performative pleasure to personal presence, from high-stimulation habits to subtle, full-body aliveness.We cover:✨ Courtney's journey from vibrators to founding Waands✨ How crystal wands helped her connect with her body's wisdom✨ Why numbness is not something to fix—but to feel✨ The nervous system shift that happens through slow pleasure✨ Self-pleasure as regulation, not just stimulation✨ Building trust in your body and recognizing a true “full-body yes”✨ The surprising link between sexuality and intuition✨ How emotional release (grief, rage) can transmute into pleasure✨ Our favorite pleasure tools — and how to choose yoursLINKS & RESOURCES:

E9 - Execution. June faces her biggest challenge as Gilead cracks down on the rebels.E10 - The Handmaid's Tale. June reflects on her experiences in Gilead and decides what to do next.Join Brittany and Amber of @OllivAmbersWands as we discuss the penultimate and series finale of Margaret Atwood's novel, The Handmaid's Tale. #TheHandmaidsTale #PraiseBeThe Handmaid's Tale (2017) is the Hulu Original series starring Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Ann Dowd, Madeline Brewer, Max Minghella, O-T Fagbenle, and Bradley Whitford.Subscribe to OllivAmber's Wands:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5utepPfYkwxaG7ph5CcgiAFollow OllivAmber's Wands on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ollivambers.wands/Subscribe, rate and review! Follow The Watchers in the Basement on social media! Use #WatchersBasement to comment about the show!facebook.com/watchersbasementtwitter.com/WatchBasement instagram.com/watchersbasementthreads.net/@watchersbasementanchor.fm/watchersbasement

A robust and fiery energy for the start of the summer! This spread features the powerful, authoritative Emperor as our theme card. We're positioned to make big gains this month, using our strength and determination to shape projects, routines, relationships - anything that requires our focus and vision. In our environment position, the Six of Wands shows an abundance of support and collaboration. Success is possible if we engage with others, delegate, and practice mutuality. The challenge, however, is to avoid burnout and emotional withdrawal via the Four of Cups while accepting the fast-moving developments (and successes!) of the Eight of Wands. Listen in for the entire forecast and be sure to share your comments below! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit incandescenttarot.substack.com/subscribe

Why is it so hard to feel safe even when you're no longer in danger? In this episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener speaks with somatic healer Ifé Mora about the Nine of Wands archetype and what it means to live in a body that's been shaped by stress, trauma, and survival. They explore:The biology of burnoutThe impact of chronic stress on the nevous systemHow to heal through presence, education, and somatic practiceAnd powerful tools for regulating the nervous system.This is an episode for anyone feeling worn out, stuck in survival mode, or ready to rebuild.More on our guest:Ifé Mora is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Spiritual Buddhist teacher, and trauma-informed educator, as well as the founder of One Soma LLC, a healing organization focused on trauma education and social justice. She specializes in helping individuals resolve trauma, regulate their nervous systems, and build resilience through embodied, mind-body-spirit practices. Her work draws on Somatic Experiencing and neurobiological tools to foster deep healing and holistic well-being. Rooted in spiritual traditions, Ifé integrates personal development with trauma healing to support lasting transformation. She believes that trauma-informed education can help create a more just and compassionate society. Her mission is to help people reconnect with their authentic selves and unlock the body's natural ability to heal.Connect with Ifé:WebsiteInstagram--- Moon Studio workshop reminder:June 29th: The Constellation of the 9's: The Hermit, The Moon, & the 9's---Join the Moon Studio community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon.Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner.Subscribe to our newsletter.Find Sarah on Instagram.

In this episode, we chat with the team behind Sweet and Power Sauce (SAPS), a six-person studio born from the joy of game jams and a shared love of traditional art. We'll dive into their upcoming title Whiskers, Wizards, and Wands, a hand-drawn, marker-and-ink adventure where a reluctant feline wizard crafts spells to untangle a chaotic world: merging classic art with modern gameplay in a vibrant isometric space.Learn more abour Sweet and Power Sauce (SAPS)Learn more about usJoin the next episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour LIVE every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our Discord channel to answer your own burning questions and be immortalized in the recordings.

Join Ryan and Gerald as they talk everything gaming in The Official Gamestitch Podcast. In this episode, “Episode 640: Wands and Fission” the guys talk about a little of this, that, and much more. We want to hear from you, the Gamestitch community! Do you have a comment or question for us? Feel free to... Read More

We're feeling silly today, and the Four of Wands is a perfectly entertaining card for us today. Celebration, getting your groove on, and finding the flow are the meanings for this card. A stable, creative force and drive all here in the Four of Wands. Why do you have a passion for what you do and how you create? Celebrate the milestone in your life. Celebrate your community. Homework: When was the last time you celebrated or acknowledged a triumph in your life? Especially when you get out of bed or take a shower. FYI, Melissa has changed her rates to help those who are not baseline. So, visit her website and sign up for a reading now. Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings. Follow them both and get a quick reading.   Decks Mentioned Melissa: The Mystic Garbage Tarot by Junkyard Prints Co. (link goes to an online reseller with images)  Hilary: The Marvel Tarot by Author Syndee Barwick and illustrated by Lily McDonnell (link takes you to a NY local reseller) Jaymi: The Felt Tarot by Jamie Sawyer just completed a two-week, successful Kickstarter.  Check out this sample video on how the cards were made on Jamie's YouTube page. Resources Mentioned “Pop Goes the Tarot” series from Melissa's Website Finch app. All of us are addicted. Steve Jackson Games “How to Entertain an Idiot Card”. While this link directs you to Zazzle, you can create your own.   Do you like what you hear? Please send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. 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. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

With so many blazing fires in the world and the constant upheaval in our daily lives, it's easy to get overwhelmed by what we think needs to get done. What protest do I go to? Do I sit and meditate to help the collective frequency? Do I do both? How? What if nothing I do actually affects any kind of change? But the real question is: how can we focus on what feeds and nourishes us? Yes, we must continue to fight for collective liberation. And yes, we have to tend to the daily responsibilities of caring for ourselves and our families, but can we do them in ways that allow us to feel fed by them? Can we reframe washing dishes into a kind of meditation, for example? When it comes to being a human in the world, are we choosing actions that help to create the life that we envision for ourselves? Or are we doing things out of obligation, things that feel like we *should* do? These are questions I'm asking all of us in this week's episode. Tune in to hear more! ===============Today's poems/ Books mentioned:Tarot/Oracle Card: Nine of Wands (reversed)“Counting Moles” by Hafiz=============== Courses / Exclusive Content / Book Mentioned:Subscribe to mailing list + community: ⁠suryagian.com/subscribe⁠ and get the 7-day meditation challenge, “Spark Joy in Chaos”Subscribe to “Adventures in Midlife” newsletter: ⁠leslieann.substack.com⁠Instagram: @leslieannhobayan Email: ⁠leslieann@suryagian.com⁠Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxAeQWRRsSo5E7PBJdZUeoEAYXnAtuyRy⁠Kundalini Yoga Classes: ⁠https://www.suryagian.com/anchor-amplify-kundalini⁠Speak Your Truth: ⁠https://www.suryagian.com/speak-your-truth⁠ 

Do you feel emotionally drained? Are you just trying to make it through the week without falling apart? You might be in a Nine of Wands moment.In this fiery deep dive Tarot episode, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener dives deep into the Nine of Wands archetype—unpacking its teachings through the lenses of trauma, nervous system rewiring, burnout, creative resilience, and sacred rage. She breaks down the difference between boundaries and ego armor, why burnout isn't failure, and what it means to face the “crisis of success.”In this episode you'll learn:What the Nine of Wands is asking you to examine in your lifeHow to tell the difference between anger that empowers you versus anger that exhausts youWhat we can learn from burnoutWhat it means to spiritually compost your rageWhy boundaries, ego healing, and vulnerability are all Nine of Wands medicineThis episode is a love letter to anyone who's tired—but still trying. It's for creatives, business owners, survivors, and sensitive souls navigating a brutally beautiful world. You're not alone. You're not broken. And you're definitely not done.--- Moon Studio workshop reminder: June 29th - Upcoming Workshop: The Constellation of the 9's: The Hermit, The Moon, & the 9's--- Join our community: Join the Moon Studio Patreon.Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner.Subscribe to our newsletter.Find Sarah on Instagram.

Let's talk about overstimulation. From cons to code, gameplay to group hugs, we're digging into what it means to hit your sensory limit in a world that keeps turning up the volume. Inspired by a stunning moment on Worlds Beyond Number and a viral Survivor clip, this episode explores how TTRPGs offer structure, emotional safety, and surprisingly powerful tools for regulation—both in game and in life.Also: shoutouts to the Queen of Wands, the Mars Cheese Castle, and the real MVPs—our fellow overstimulated weirdos doing their best to feel it all and still show up. 

This week, I'm sharing education on one of the most requested topics: how to actually use dilators and pelvic wands to support your healing journey with pelvic pain, vaginismus, or vulvodynia. I'm breaking down the tools, the techniques, the truths, and giving you the real talk you need to feel more confident in your body and your pleasure. If you struggle with vaginismus or vulvodynia this episode is for YOU! it's packed with education, validation, and encouragement for any and all of you navigating painful sex or pelvic floor dysfunction. You got this! My Shop https://www.vaginarehabdoctor.com/at-home-treatment-for-vaginismus/To sign up for our 8 Week Pain Free Sex Program, schedule a call with me to make sure we're a fit & get you onboarded! It's time for you to be free, fearless & experiencing buttery sex! Click here to book your call with me today: https://www.vaginarehabdoctor.com/our-services/ Join our private Vaginismus Strategy & Support Group on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/groups/274014645123366/ Follow me on Instagram @vaginarehabdoctor Leave a 5 star review if you are learning from and loving this podcast! Email us with any questions about working with us: support@vaginarehabdoctor.com Produced by Light On Creative Productions

E6 - Surprise. June finds herself seeking refuge in an unexpected and hidden location.E7 - Shattered. June learns unexpected news and has difficulty coping; Serena begins planning for a future she hopes will bring her success and recognition.E8 - Exodus. Knowing there is no way back, June and Moira go ahead with their dangerous plan; Serena takes a life-altering decision.Join Brittany and Amber of  @OllivAmbersWands  as we discuss episodes six through eight of the final season of Margaret Atwood's novel, The Handmaid's Tale. #TheHandmaidsTale #PraiseBeThe Handmaid's Tale (2017) is the Hulu Original series starring Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Ann Dowd, Madeline Brewer, Max Minghella, O-T Fagbenle, and Bradley Whitford.Subscribe to OllivAmber's Wands:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5utepPfYkwxaG7ph5CcgiAFollow OllivAmber's Wands on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ollivambers.wands/Subscribe, rate and review! Follow The Watchers in the Basement on social media! Use #WatchersBasement to comment about the show!facebook.com/watchersbasementtwitter.com/WatchBasement instagram.com/watchersbasementthreads.net/@watchersbasementanchor.fm/watchersbasement

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I invite you to step away from your Eight of Pentacles bench of productivity and join me on the stone slab with the Four of Swords - a card I kept circling back to while creating a workshop on the architecture of stability. After pulling the Eight of Pentacles (yet again) I realized this card that's been following me around for two months now was in desperate need for a session on the couch. So, I paired these two cards and asked: Why does pressing pause feel so threatening? And what happens when relentless mastery meets restorative stillness? I also brought the Eight of Wands into the mix because I know we have all experienced a sense of urgency when it comes to creating, checking off a to-do list, or simply just by existing.In this episode I touch on:Why rest feels unsafe. First we look at the knight in the Four of Swords with three blades suspended overhead and one tucked beneath him. I talk about how many of us lie down “at the ready,” never fully releasing vigilance. Polyvagal Theory helps us name that jumpy nervous-system state and identify the ventral vagal calm we're craving.How hustle culture rewires worth. Drawing on Juliet Schor's research and Devon Price's Laziness Does Not Exist, we trace the way late-stage capitalism elevates exhaustion to a status symbol, turning the Eight of Pentacles into a bit of a warning sign.The shame spiral of speed. Brené Brown's work on perfectionism meets the Eight of Wands, highlighting our belief that value = how much we accomplish and how fast we deliver. Spoiler: that metric is unsustainable.A values check-in. I share a quick exercise I use with clients comparing an “ideal day” with a so-called “lazy day” to expose how easily we mislabel restoration as failure.Practical invitations. From booking bodywork to choosing a new setting (nature, a quiet room, etc.), I offer ways to step outside the urgent grind and let your nervous system soften into safety.The takeaway: the Four of Swords isn't laziness; it's necessary maintenance. And until our Eight of Pentacles selves learn to lay down the hammer (even briefly) true stability will stay out of reach.Reference material and further reading:Devon Price, PhD — Laziness Does Not ExistBook page (Simon & Schuster): https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Laziness-Does-Not-Exist/Devon-Price/9781797120591 Simon & SchusterAuthor hub / articles: https://devonprice.medium.com/ MediumJuliet Schor, PhD — The Overworked AmericanBook page (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Overworked-American-Juliet-Schor/dp/046505434X AmazonFaculty bio (Boston College): https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/morrissey/departments/sociology/people/faculty-directory/juliet-schor.html Boston CollegeBrené Brown, PhD, LMSW — The Gifts of ImperfectionBook page: https://brenebrown.com/book/the-gifts-of-imperfection/ Brené BrownOfficial site: https://brenebrown.comStephen W. Porges, PhD — The Polyvagal Theory Book page (W.W. Norton): https://www.amazon.com/Polyvagal-Theory-Neurophysiological-Communication-Self-regulation/dp/0393707008 Amazon Official site: https://www.stephenporges.com/ 

This week, Kaylene & Anna are, for once, stumped when it comes to predictions. Listen in as they review the tarot of the past season, discuss what exactly your “energetic body” is, and share ideas, tips, and challenges to make it bigger, stronger, and more resilient. Notes for Episode Ninety TwoTarot Time: Ace of Wands and The Chariot from the Aquarian TarotEntreprequeers Investigates: Tell us your tale at entreprequeer@gmail.com and we'll consult!

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Join Samantha for an honest, intrriguing look at the life of a famous psychic medium. Jeffrey Wands has been working in this field since college when people would seek him out for his intuitive insights. Since then, he's gone on to work in TV and radio. You might have seen him on the Maury Povich show, A&E's Mediums: We See Dead People, Extreme Makover or the Today show just to name a few. His first book The Psychic In You was actually the first book I read on intuitive development and I highly recommend it. Since then, he's also authored Another Door Opens and Knock and the Door Will Open. He's also written on dreams, investigating haunted places, and the grief process.Here's a clip of him reading Maury Povich. Here's a clip of Jeffrey doing platform mediumship. For more information on him, check out jeffreywands.comThanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend, subscribe, rate and leave us a kind review. Don't forget to join our community on Facebook by searching Psychic Teachers.  If you have a question or story to share with us, send us an email at psychicteachers@gmail.com.   For more information on us, check out our websites: debbowen.com and samanthafey.com. You can also find Samantha on Instagram @samanthaofey.  Signed copies of Samantha's book Heavenly Alliance and The Awake Dreamer are available at samanthafey.com.Be sure to check out their other podcasts Enlightened Empaths and Real Deal Divas.  Have a great week. Be the Light!

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I have a timely and tender conversation with my friend and favorite financial educator Mimi Cirbusova to explore what it means to find stability when the world feels like it's crumbling. Whether it's rising rent, global uncertainty, or emotional exhaustion, we're all navigating something right now. This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and reimagine what stability looks like for you.Mimi walks us through her Money Mountain framework, and together we explore how tarot (especially the Fours) can help us ground ourselves, soften financial shame, and build emotional resilience in real, accessible ways.✨ In This Conversation, We Explore:Why “stability” looks different than it used to and how to meet yourself where you areHow the nervous system and financial anxiety are deeply connectedThe symbolic (and somatic) energy of the Four of SwordsThe tension between the Four of Pentacles and Four of Wands (survival vs. joy)Reframing saving, spending, and celebrating through a trauma-informed lensHow tarot can soothe money shame and create space for gentler decision-makingWhy community is essential for both emotional and financial well-being

In May we step out of the world of pentacles and into the suit of swords. Led by the Page of Swords, our theme card, we're inspired to revisit old narratives and step into a future that has us revising our assumptions and feeling awkward and inspired. The Queen of Swords asks us to be on the lookout for people, resources, and situations that encourage us to think flexibly and to trust our powers of discernment. It's a powerful time to shift our viewpoint around struggle and effort: Will we choose to feel put upon and irritated like the Seven of Wands or dynamic and confident like the Two of Pentacles? All in all, this is a month of blue skies with clouds receding and a remarkable opportunity to reframe our lives, plans, and even beliefs. Listen in for the full reading and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit incandescenttarot.substack.com/subscribe

What sparks of guidance illuminate your path through uncertain times? When chaos swirls around us, where do we turn for direction?This episode takes us on a magical journey down a wishing well (!!) to meet artist and oracle Mary Evans (Spirit Speak), who offers a revelatory tarot reading addressing three vital questions: How can we use our creativity to support ourselves and the collective?What specifically do we, as individuals, need to focus on in uncertainty?  And what helps conjure the courage to challenge systems both within and around us?The cards reveal wisdom about pacing, perseverance, and the power of wishes. Wands appear repeatedly, signaling the centrality of creative fire to our current moment. We're reminded that finding courage begins in small alignments with our deepest truths, and that acknowledging when we're overwhelmed and need help isn't weakness but wisdom. Through it all runs the thread of "slow down medicine" – the subversive act of attending to unseen realms in a materialistic world.Mary Evans is a tarot reader, artist, and creator of six self-published tarot and oracle decks. With over a decade of experience, she blends tarot, spirituality, hypnosis, and art to explore the subconscious and navigate change. In this episode, she reads tarot for the collective, offering insight and reflection to help process the times at hand with clarity and resilience. Her work has been recognized by Vogue, Oprah Magazine, and the Whitney Museum.~ resources & more ~Photo of card drawingBeautiful Trouble — your troublemaker toolbox for effervescent rebellion!Connect with Mary + her most treasured things: www.spirit-speak.com for her deckson IG @m.a.r.y.e.v.a.n.swhen you can't find a wishing well IRLBespoke Meditation, soul-guidance tailor-made just for you! Free grounding meditation ~ bit.ly/grounding-nowEnter to win a free coaching session ~ when you leave a 5-star rating (only) and a written review, you'll be entered into a monthly drawing for a free 90-min coaching session with dana (value of $388). Email dana@danabalicki.com the review title + your review name. Winner announcements will be made across platforms mid-month./// sound-editing/design ~ rose blakelock, theme song ~ kat ottosen, podcast art ~ natalee miller///Support the show

In May's energetic forecast, Maia's Take, Maia shares that May feels deep.  It's about adulting ( we don't really like this because who wants to adult?- it's hard!) But as Maia explains it's more about adulting in a calm no drama, slightly boring way.  And, you feel accomplished.  There is also the message that runs through all of May which is fear isn't real and everything is fine.  Something becomes clear.  Something that has been troubling you or taking your energy. We also learn that something good is wanting to emerge and come into life but you are afraid of it. Maia pulls a Tarot card - Futility aka the Seven of swords. She shares the message that your fears have nothing to do with reality. Wake up and see what's really happening.  Then she pulls another card, the Princess of Wands. This card says your old fears have lost their power over you.  They're dead remains can not frighten you anymore.  Reflect on your greatest strengths.  Number 5 - completion, you're done with one piece.  Now it's time stop and celebrate that win.  And shout out to Jamie the Great whose birthday is May 18! And the rejection comes up.  You are going to realize why the rejection is redirection or protection.  Plus a bonus - Maia asked for a sign and got a Blue Heron which is our symbol for the month. Share this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh. Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to feed your soul!

With so many blazing fires in the world and the constant upheaval in our daily lives, it's easy to get overwhelmed by what we think needs to get done. What protest do I go to? Do I sit and meditate to help the collective frequency? Do I do both? How? What if nothing I do actually affects any kind of change? But the real question is: how can we focus on what feeds and nourishes us? Yes, we must continue to fight for collective liberation. And yes, we have to tend to the daily responsibilities of caring for ourselves and our families, but can we do them in ways that allow us to feel fed by them? Can we reframe washing dishes into a kind of meditation, for example? When it comes to being a human in the world, are we choosing actions that help to create the life that we envision for ourselves? Or are we doing things out of obligation, things that feel like we *should* do? These are questions I'm asking all of us in this week's episode. Tune in to hear more! ===============Today's poems/ Books mentioned:Tarot/Oracle Card: Nine of Wands (reversed)“Counting Moles” by Hafiz=============== Courses / Exclusive Content / Book Mentioned:Subscribe to mailing list + community: suryagian.com/subscribe and get the 7-day meditation challenge, “Spark Joy in Chaos”Subscribe to “Adventures in Midlife” newsletter: leslieann.substack.comInstagram: @leslieannhobayan Email: leslieann@suryagian.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxAeQWRRsSo5E7PBJdZUeoEAYXnAtuyRyKundalini Yoga Classes: https://www.suryagian.com/anchor-amplify-kundaliniSpeak Your Truth: https://www.suryagian.com/speak-your-truth 

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I'm stepping back into my music-journalist roots (yes, I share a tidbit of my personal lore in this episode haha) and I'm leaning hard on my therapist brain to do something I've been dying to do: a Jungian-tarot psychoanalysis of Sleep Token's new single, “Damocles.” Beyond dissecting the song itself, this episode journeys into the artist's mind and unpacks the relentless push to outdo one's last creation, highlighting the unique ache of making art under capitalism.In this episode, I look at how a seemingly stripped-down metal track can crack open huge psychological themes of coping with fame, creative and emotional burnout, cognitive dissonance, and the inevitable collapse of any persona. Drawing on Jung's ideas of the Persona and Shadow, I unpack Vessel's lyrics line by line, explore the myth of Damocles, and show how the song mirrors key tarot archetypes like The Tower, The Moon, Seven of Wands, and The Emperor (but specifically The Emperor from the Somnia Tarot with that anvil-over-the-throne vibe).Along the way, you'll hear:Why the song's minimal arrangement is a clever metaphor for longing to return to simplicity amid skyrocketing successHow anonymity and adoration create cognitive dissonance and create emotional whiplashThe inner critic's cameo: “I know these chords are boring, but I can't always be killing the game”A tarot-infused reading of the lyrics that reveal a map from persona collapse to individuation and integrationEven if Sleep Token never hits your playlist, you'll still love hearing a therapist psychoanalyze a song and weave its themes through universal tarot archetypes.So grab your deck, hit play on “Damocles,” and join me for a deep dive where metal meets myth and tarot meets therapy.Want to find out all of the ways you can connect with me live this month? Join us inside⁠ The Symposium⁠! If you love The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, please consider leaving a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This helps more people discover the show and is a great way to support my work

E4 - Promotion: June disrupts the rebels' plans. Commander Lawrence gains power and influence.E5 - Janine: June and Moira go undercover. Serena and Nick make consequential choices.Join Brittany and Amber of OllivAmber's Wands as we discuss episodes four and five of the final season of Margaret Atwood's novel, The Handmaid's Tale. #TheHandmaidsTale #PraiseBeThe Handmaid's Tale (2017) is the Hulu Original series starring Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Ann Dowd, Madeline Brewer, Max Minghella, O-T Fagbenle, and Bradley Whitford.Subscribe to OllivAmber's Wands:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5utepPfYkwxaG7ph5CcgiAFollow OllivAmber's Wands on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ollivambers.wands/Subscribe, rate and review! Follow The Watchers in the Basement on social media! Use #WatchersBasement to comment about the show!facebook.com/watchersbasementtwitter.com/WatchBasement instagram.com/watchersbasementthreads.net/@watchersbasementanchor.fm/watchersbasement

In the final chapter of June Osborne's fight against Gilead, the stakes have never been higher. For both sides. Will justice and freedom ever prevail?Join Brittany and Amber of OllivAmber's Wands as we discuss the first three episodes of the final season of Margaret Atwood's novel, The Handmaid's Tale. #TheHandmaidsTale #PraiseBeThe Handmaid's Tale (2017) is the Hulu Original series starring Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Ann Dowd, Madeline Brewer, Max Minghella, O-T Fagbenle, and Bradley Whitford.Subscribe to OllivAmber's Wands:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5utepPfYkwxaG7ph5CcgiAFollow OllivAmber's Wands on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ollivambers.wands/Subscribe, rate and review! Follow The Watchers in the Basement on social media! Use #WatchersBasement to comment about the show!facebook.com/watchersbasementtwitter.com/WatchBasement instagram.com/watchersbasementthreads.net/@watchersbasementanchor.fm/watchersbasement

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast I'm exploring a delicate identity that many people carry without ever naming: the wounded caretaker. Inspired by a social media trend that says, “I probably just needed a hug, so I became a therapist,” this episode takes a deep dive into the lifelong emotional patterns that develop when we're asked to care for others before we're ready…and before we've been cared for ourselves. In this episode, I unpack the concept of parentification - when a child is placed in the role of caretaker, whether emotionally or physically, and what that does to their developing sense of self. Through the archetype of the ⁠Queen of Pentacles⁠, we examine how this card (often celebrated for her nurturing energy) can also hold shadow traits of burnout, over-functioning, and self-neglect. I explore how tarot archetypes like the Ten of Wands, Page of Cups, Six of Pentacles, The Devil, and The Star offer a rich map for understanding the cycle of exhaustion, grief, and hidden hopes of those who were taught to meet everyone else's needs and neglect their own. I also bring in psychological research and frameworks like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and attachment theory to illustrate how the identity of the helper often masks a quiet desperation to be held, seen, and nurtured. This episode is dedicated to those of you who have always been the “strong one,” the “go-to” person, or the “emotional rock” and who might be quietly wondering: But when will someone take care of me? And just a quick note before we dive in: the phrase “we're all wounded healers” is often attributed to Carl Jung, who did explore the idea that healing often stems from our own pain. That said, the exact quote has been credited to several different folks over time. The first time I heard it was back in 2009, when I was taking classes to become a certified domestic violence counselor, and honestly, it was one of the most validating phrases I had ever heard. It gave me permission to keep moving forward in the healing profession, knowing that I didn't need to be fully healed to help others. That nuance really sits at the heart of today's conversation. ✨ If you've ever felt resentful after giving too much, struggled to ask for help, or found your sense of worth tangled up in how useful you are to others, this episode will speak directly to that wound. I also offer journal prompts, card pulls, and strategies to help you begin the healing process…so you can learn to care for yourself with the same devotion you've shown others.