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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 19 MIN

Episode 45: Why are People Afraid of Tarot? with Barbara Moore

from The Tarot Podcast with T. Susan Chang · host T. Susan Chang

Not everyone, believe it or not, falls in love with the cards at first sight! In fact, many of us experience a light shudder, even a hint of fear! upon our first encounter with tarot. What’s up with that? What’s the reasoning behind tarot-phobia? My wise and witty editor, Barbara Moore, shares her thoughts on the subject in this week’s episode. Barbara Moore (Saint Paul, MN) has been in love with tarot for over thirty-five years. She has shuffled her cards and taught tarot all over the world. Now she embraces her Hermit self by writing books and creating decks. Her Steampunk Tarot, Good Fortune Tarot, and Trick or Treat Tarot are among her favorites. Links for this episode: Barbara’s website: https://barbaramooretarot.weebly.com/ Barbara’s author page at Llewellyn: https://www.llewellyn.com/author.php?author_id=3396 …and just a few of Barbara’s many works: The Good Fortune Tarot (2024): https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738772639 The Steampunk Tarot (2012): https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738726380 Tarot for Beginners (2010) https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738719559  _____________________________    Become a Tarot Podcast member! patreon.com/thetarotpodcast Shop for Tarot Podcast MERCH! & cool stuff made by your host! etsy.com/shop/tarotista Sign up for readings and explore books and classes! thetarotpodcast.com Continue your tarot journey with The Living Tarot book and/or The Living Tarot online class (discount for class available if you purchase the book!)  

Why do some people fear the cards? Join host T. Susan and veteran tarot author Barbara Moore to explore the ins and outs of tarotphobia!

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