Revealing The Shadow: A Conversation with Thomas Witholt

This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠, I sit down with Thomas Witholt from Hermit's Mirror to create a space for us to unravel aspects of the shadow self - specifically as it relates to difficult emotions such as anger and fear.   Thomas brings in a Jungian and Buddhist approach to the shadow that helps to soften the edges on a topic that most of us find so uncomfortable.   We start off by exploring emotional power dynamics of the shadow and the concept of reparenting and building self-compassion through The Emperor, The Empress, the Six of Cups and The Lovers.    Tarot eventually leads us into a discussion on anger through the archetype of the Knight of Swords and the King of Wands reversed. We discuss how anger can emerge as reactivity, or stem from unmet needs, feeling a sense of injustice, or a boundary violation. Thomas also beautifully discusses the elemental components of the cards and how it relates to the importance of self-reflection.   I invite you to pull cards alongside us and allow your shadow self to join the conversation to explore when it emerges and what to do when it does.   Learn more about Thomas and his offerings below: https://www.hermitsmirror.com https://www.instagram.com/hermitsmirror Have a topic you’d like to hear about? We’re always interested in hearing your suggestions! ⁠Click here⁠ to submit a topic!   Also! If you love The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, please be sure to hit those 5 stars and write us a review on whatever platform you listen to us on. It really is a HUGE help to us and allows more people to see our podcast!   Don't forget to subscribe to our email list to get all kinds of free mental health and tarot goodies on our website, as well as access to our private membership community The Symposium! ⁠www.TheTarotDiagnosis.com⁠   Follow us on Instagram ⁠@TheTarotDiagnosis⁠ Audio Edited by Anthony DiGiacomo of Deep Resonance Sound Contact: [email protected] Music by Timmoor from Pixabay