Harnessing Inner Wisdom: A Summer Solstice Tarot Spread

This episode offers a deep dive into a summer solstice tarot spread that guides you to realign with your highest light. Whether you're new to tarot or a seasoned reader, I your host Camille A. Saunders, reveal insights on navigating transformation, leadership, clarity, and self-empowerment through a meaningful ritual designed for the longest day of the year. In this episode: How to prepare for a solstice-specific tarot reading and why this moment is ideal A step-by-step walkthrough of a 9-card summer solstice spread, with interpretations of each position and card Key mental models including growth through endings (Death), strategic leadership (King of Wands and King of Swords), and healing (The Star) Techniques to identify shadow aspects (Justice in shadow) and areas for growth (Aconite’s courageous love) How to use tarot to reflect on emotional fulfillment, clarity, and future leadership Practical advice to integrate these insights into your life beyond the cards Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the summer solstice tarot spread 00:27 - Connecting with your personal and collective energy around the solstice 03:19 - How to set up for the tarot spread and what cards to select 04:48 - Centering your practice with the Sun card for alignment 08:17 - Exploring the first prompt: what fuels your present 13:30 - Expressing your radiance and leadership qualities 19:12 - Gaining insight into current issues with the Ace of Swords reversed 25:49 - Recognizing what might be holding you back (Knight of Cups) 29:47 - Embracing transformation with the Death card 33:36 - Evaluating shadows with Justice and accountability 38:20 - Learning from the past with the Star 41:22 - Elevating your future with the Magician reversed 45:11 - Building visionary leadership with King of Swords 50:00 - Reflection with plant allies: Elder and Aconite insights 56:41 - Final thoughts: integrating the ritual into your ongoing self-growth Resources & Links: Summer Solstice Tarot Spread Snag Tarot Deck Upside Down Tarot: How Reversals Add Depth to Your Reading by Joan Bunning Dirt Gems: a Plant Oracle Deck and Guidebook by Anne Louise Burdett and illustrated by Chelsea Granger PAY WHAT YOU CAN TAROT READINGS WITH ME, THIS MONTH ONLY! Resources & Links: Stay tuned for more monthly tarot insights, guest conversations, and spiritual tools to support your journey. Don't forget to subscribe, review, and share! Connect with Camille: If you love the show, the best way to support it for free is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app. Camille Saunders' Newsletter & Events ⁠Be a guest on the podcast⁠ You can find the links for any of these offers and images of the cards I pull on each episode on⁠ Patreon⁠ Get a reading from me, your Hallowed High Priestess My other channel for gardening and homestead content, Rain or Shine Farm YouTube