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Episode 123: The Three of Pentacles
Finally, we’re at the Three of Pentacles, Melissa’s favorite card. In the Waite Smith deck, three figures look up at an archway. Each person is dressed differently and participates in the structure differently. Without the architect, there is no way. Without the monk, there is no need. Without the craftsman, there is no physical act. As we look at the other cards, this one represents the resource of resources of all the threes. Homework: Consider your resources. 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 Hilary: The Accurate AF Tarot, first edition by Prism + Fleur Jaymi: The Buffy Tarot (mini tin edition) by Casey Gilly and Karl James Mountford Melissa: Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law and Barbara Moore Resources Mentioned MeUndies Do you like what you hear? 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.
Episode 122: Only The Three of Swords Knows Such Grief
Good grief, we’re at the three of Swords. We have a floating heart in the middle of a rainstorm on the image in the Smith Waite deck. It’s being pierced with three swords. It’s a bleak card of heartbreak and emotion; many of us hate seeing this card and giving the hard news to clients. Like The Tower card, this card is striking. It’s one of the most emotional cards in a suit that lends itself to air, communication, and braininess. Homework: Uncertainty is hard, and the sword's resources lead to good communication. Where do you carry your swords in your heart, and how can you safely pull them out to bring joy back into your world? Decks Mentioned Melissa: Prairie Tarot by Robin Atot Jaymi: Wisdom of Pooh, first edition Rue and Vervain (link takes you to all the Wisdom of Pooh offerings) Hilary: Fountain Tarot by Jonathan Saiz, Jason Gruhl, and Andi Todaro Resources Mentioned Heart of Glass by Blondie French Kiss (the movie) World Gone Wrong Podcast Episode 103-Why does your Dad know so much about body-snatchers This is where Jaymi got her use of baseline versus being “just okay.” They discuss this around the 15:10 mark. However, Jaymi recommends the whole series because it’s just fun. Do you like what you hear? 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.
Episode 121: Community is Important in the Three of Cups
This episode was recorded live in front of a YouTube audience. Friendship is magical and powerful. We can give and receive hope from those we care about. It’s time to build community and keep the energy flowing equally. Hilary calls it the girl power card, and often, the reverse side relates it back to gossip. Homework: Follow us on Youtube and reach out to your communities. We have your backs. Stay safe, everyone! Decks Mentioned Jaymi: World of Warcraft Tarot by Joseph Lacroix, Surfside 3D Studio; and written by Ian Flynn. Hilary: Tarot of the Sidhe by Emily Carding. Keyword: jubilance. Melissa: The Sasuraibito Tarot by Stasia Burrington Resources Finch app Leeeeroy Jenkins! Christine Ashworth Do you like what you hear? 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.
Episode 120: Fanny Pack Snacks with the Three of Wands
We’re kicking off the minor threes with OUR favorite, the wands. In the Waite Smith deck, a figure looks over the water to see the ships. And apparently, they have a fanny pack (and jaymi says it’s full of snacks). Hilary looks at the card and sees it as a stepping stone moment. Look out to the horizon (big picture) and yet take care of details. Melissa says we can’t do this alone. There’s teamwork between this figure (Kevin) and the ships in the water. Jaymi says it’s time to put the plan into motion and ensure you have enough energy to carry it through. Homework: Make your friendship bracelets. Grab a fanny pack and fill it with your favorite snacks to enjoy by the campfire. We slingers are hungry. Is anyone else hungry for snacks now? Deck’s Mentioned Jaymi: Deviant Moon Tarot (mini edition) by Patrick Valenzia, (Link goes to the large, borderless tarot); snacks are chocolate cake donuts or Sea Salt Mochi Rice Bites. Hilary: Mystic Dreamer by Heidi Darras and Barbara Moore; snacks are Yodel’s. Melissa: The Sasuraibito Tarot by Stasia Burrington; snacks Little Debbie’s Unicorn Cakes. Resources Tarot Coloring Book by Theresa Reed Psychic Tarot by Nancy Antenucci (the NUCC!) Wild Unknown Tarot by Kim Krans Do you like what you hear? 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.
Episode 119: Do What You Can
Hang in there, ‘slingers. Your liberal, queer, fringe, witchy hosts are here to remind you that we love you. We have much more in common with one another. We stand with you. Find your community, get connected, and learn what you can do. Your existence is valid. Do you like what you hear? 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.
Episode 118: We Have to Ouija: Tarot in Agatha All Along
SPOILER ALERT ONE: Please, DO NOT LISTEN to this episode if you have not watched the entire Season 1 of AGATHA ALL ALONG. We spoil everything: tarot, witchcraft, and the MCU. SPOILER ALERT TWO: This is a feature-length podcast. Jaymi and our producer, Kendra, decided to publish the full one-hour and 45-ish-minute episode for your pleasure. Jaymi recommends an extended “break” to enjoy this nerdy chat fully. Do some laundry, take an extra long walk (if you can), or do a deep clean of your house before listening. 😀 *** With the Spoiler Alerts out of the way, welcome to a long one. Enjoy this whole audio nerd-out experience of The Cardslingers discussing the 9-episode run of Agatha All Along. Grab a mug and settle in. For each episode, we discuss divination, magical points, and connections to the MCU. Then, we break down the cards and positions in the tarot community’s famous Episode 7, where we watch three readings being done and represented correctly. Homework: Watch Agatha All Along (again) and try the Safe Passages spread for yourself. Let us know how it went! Extra Agatha References Benebell Wen’s Thoughts on the Safe Passage Spread Hilary’s Insta post from October 2024 shows the almost pentacle spread for the Safe Passage Spread Agatha All Along Tarot deck (coming July 2025 from Insight Editions) The Nerdist’s Take on the Cards Meanings by Tai Gooden Shoutouts Courtney Weber Agatha All Along consultants: Megan McDonnell (info from Wikipedia) and Aubrey Plaza (who did say she knows witchcraft) The Well-Appointed Desk folks (thanks for listening!) Do you like what you hear? 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.
Episode 117: Welcome to 2025
Welcome to 2025, everyone! As the new year kicks off, the cardslingers talk about what they are doing and where to find them. Also, if you have products that you want us to review, please email us at cardslingerscc @ gmail.com. We’d be happy to write and do a review. Thanks to you all for listening, providing questions, and sticking with us through all these years. Melissa Cynova: bookings, Instagram pop-ups, and maybe events? Jaymi Elford: bookings, blogging, daily draws, backup reader for Portlandia Fortune Tellers. Hilary Parry Hagerty: does Friday live streams, private events, more tapping, and readings. Shoutouts Panda Kendra Gala Darling Madame Adam You! Do you like what you hear? 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.
Episode 116: A Year Ahead With the Twos
We made it to the end of 2024! As a nice wrap-up to our deep dive into the Twos that finished last year (teehee) and to honor the year ahead, we’re getting readings with the Twos. The magic of the twos is about finding balance within yourself during every stage of life. Melissa showcases how to read with the Aces, the Twos, the Fool, the Magician, and the High Priestess, proving that you can do readings with a small pack of 11 cards. She also gives Jaymi and Hilary suggestions for spells to honor the reading. Melissa, as usual, reads us to filth using very few cards. Homework: Shuffle your deck and draw cards until you reach the Fool. The card before The Fool is where you came from, and the card behind The Fool may tell you where you’re going or what needs to happen next! See you all next year! Past Episodes: Episode 7: The High Priestess is not your filing cabinet Decks Mentioned: The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne Do you like what you hear? 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.
Episode 115: The Struggle of the Juggle, Two of Pentacles
Welcome back to the “every card in the deck” series. We’re back with the Two of Pentacles. Another stage card, this time, it’s all about physical balance. In the realm of the pentacles, this is all about work, home life, and finances. It’s difficult to be two people simultaneously; we’ll never be a whole person. Be kind to others because we never know what invisible things everyone is going through. We also get into a bit of the work around reading at events. Melissa: Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne Jaymi: The Westwood Tarot by Yasmeen Westwood and Kalliope Hilary: Honorable Mention: Witch Sister Tarot by Julia Jeffery Meraki by Kerri Snook (aka BouchetteDesigns) Media Mentioned Sample of Jaymi spinning fire poi for STAARCon 2021 Do you like what you hear? 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.
Episode 114: Make a Clear Choice, Two of Swords
Welcome back to the “every card in the deck” series. We’re back with the Two of Swords, which happens to be a stage card. These cards often suggest we are looking at a movie or a fantasy scene rather than one rooted in reality. Here, we are being asked to calm our minds to make a clear decision. The moon reminds us to use intuition; even the blindfold tells us to go inside. Melissa: Smith Waite Tarot by Pamela Colman Smith and A.E. Waite Hilary: Meraki Tarot 2nd edition by Kerri Snook (aka BouchetteDesigns) Jaymi: Under the Oak Tarot by Ofride and StregaDelleMele Media Mentioned Before Tarot by Corrine Kenner, Pietro Alligo, Floreana Nativo, and Simona Rossi Eon New Directions in Tarot: Decoding the Tarot Illustrations of Pamela Colman Smith by Scott Martin Stage Cards of the RWS episode of the Tarot by Hilary Do you like what you hear? 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.
Episode 113: Let’s Talk About Love, Baby
Today, we’re getting into the Two of Cups. This card is about trust and equality; no one needs to worry anymore. There is so much to unpack in the Rider Waite Smith deck. Lis dives deep into the symbolism and how it relates to the meaning, while Hilary reminds us why this card is excellent for relationship readings. Melissa: The Prairie Tarot by Robin Ator (out of print). However, you might be able to get a phone app version through your phone store: http://www.foolsdog.com/Prairie/ Hilary: Legacy of the Divine by Ciro Marchetti Jaymi: The Lighted Window by Lindsay Hook Shoutouts Ryan Edwards, creator of The Maybe Lenormand Andrew McGregor of The Hermit’s Lamp Resources Mel Meleen’s Tabula Mundi Tarot site Susan Chang’s website Tarot Deciphered by Mel Meleen and T. Susan Chang 36 Secrets by T. Susan Chang Do you like what you hear? 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.
Episode 112: The Courage of the Two of Wands
Two two twos-day on Friday! Today, we’re diving into the Two of Wands, the fiery ball of brainstorming power. The mental plans are being developed to lead through to the end of the suit. It takes a lot of courage to look out into the distance and set plans in motion. Once again, we give our opinions of what the card means and share some favorite deck examples. Homework: Start looking at your dreams. Either write down a dream or start listing micro-motions you can start doing. Decks Mentioned Narrative Alchemy Tarot by Krissie Bentley Soul Cats Tarot by Leeza Robertson and Adam Oehlers Reflective Tarot by US Games Accurate AF by Prism + Fleur (first edition) Wild Unknown by Kim Krans Tarot Coloring Book by Theresa Reed Do you like what you hear? 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.
Episode 111: Cardslingers’s Guide to Spoopy Tarot Decks
Gather round, for the Cardslingers want to share their favorite Hallowmas tarot decks. There are so many decks for each one of our personalities! Enjoy the walk through our seasonal decks. Jaymi misread the artist for the Tarot movie cards; it was Slippery Jack. (as this post on X says). Mass Market Decks The Zombie Tarot by Paul Kepple and Stacey Graham Nightmare Before Christmas Tarot by Minerva Siegel The Witch Sister by Julia Jeffrey Dark Crystal Tarot Supernatural Tarot Dark Mansion Tarot The Poe Tarot Redfeather by Trisha Shufelt Tarot of the Unexplained by Davezilla Tarot Z by Jaymi Elford and Alejandro Colucci Trick or Treat Tarot Llewellyn by Barbara Moore and Jonathan Hunt The Vertigo Tarot by Rachel Pollack, Dave McKeon (out of print) HoroScare Tarot by Deckstiny Deviant Moon Tarot by Patrick Valenza Indie Decks Skeleton Tarot by Cat RocketShip The Fantod Tarot by Edward Gorey Moonshadow Tarot by Ibiza Tarot Silver Acorn Tarot by Stephanie Buscema and Madame Pamita Tarot of Twisted Shadows Oracle Anna Riva’s Mystic Fortune Cards The Witchery Pokery Fortune Telling Playing Cards by Wychwood Oracle (out of Print) Conjure Cards by Jake Richards Sorcery Underground by Briian David Macdonald Do you like what you hear? 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.
Episode 110: Creepy Campfire Tarot Psychic Stories
Happy October. During this spooky season, we’ve decided to share some creepy and spooky stories we’ve encountered while being tarot readers. While some of these stories happen during autumn, they also occur year-round. So stay awhile and listen to Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi tell stories. Homework: Play around with your protective circles and expand and contract them. See what happens when you let other sensory critters into your space. Understand when you are open to more psychic events throughout the day or the year. Shoutouts Stacey Wolf James Rachel Pollack Shining Tribe Tarot Psychic Tarot by Nancy Antenucci and Melanie Howard Recommended Episodes Episode 7 The High Priestess is Not Your Filing Cabinet Episode 19 Engaging Client in Readers Episode 42 Spooky Scary Horror Cards Episode 87 Everyone is a Little Bit Psychic Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc Support our podcast with books. 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. Finally, we’re announcing our new Cardslingers YouTube channel at youtube.com/@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.
Episode 109: Social Media Down, the BS of Platforms
Where’d the memes go?!?!? Hilary’s Insta account got suspended for “reasons,” and Jaymi and Melissa are giving her the space to vent, meme, and give good learnings on how to deal with Social Media BS. Know your intent about why you’re on the various platforms and how that can affect your personal, spiritual, and professional accounts. At the time of this posting, Hilary’s primary Instagram account has been reinstated. Homework: Back up your social media accounts if you can. Diversify on the platforms—Review Hilary’s YouTube live streams on Spammers and scammers. Platforms we Like Hilary recommends Vero Jaymi is more at home on Mastodon Melissa found her place on Threads Shoutouts Theresa Reed Starcana RoseRed Do you like what you hear? Send your 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.
Episode 108: Burnout, Breaks, and Rebooting a Business
Airhorns are back! Welcome back to the reading world, Lis. She’s back to slinging cards, taking bookings, writing books, and crafting decks. Hilary is thankful for all her referrals while Lis is working on other stuff. Jaymi speaks about tarot burnout and how to navigate personal needs and offerings to the world. Episodes Mentioned Episode 23: Fire that Freaker Products Mentioned Jamie Sawyer’s Pocket of Peers Tarot (out of print) Theresa Reed and Carrie Paris’s My Living Astrology Chart Kit Do you like what you hear? 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.
Episode 107: Let’s Revisit Boundaries
Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi revisit the world of boundaries. Melissa reminds us that the definition of a boundary is “Rules and guidelines we set in our personal guidelines.” There are real, tangible benefits to having boundaries and enforcing them. You need to feel comfortable and safe first, and then you can worry about others. Boundaries also affect our client relationships. Hilary expands on client discernment and how it ties into relationship and boundary setting. And Jaymi reminds everyone about how hard enforcing boundaries can be. Homework: Remember that no is a complete sentence. Relisten to our past thoughts on Boundaries in episode 20 to see how your boundaries have changed since then. Past Episodes Episode 20 -- Our Bookshop list from Episode 20 Do you like what you hear? 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 episodes up there 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.
Episode 106: The Magic of the Aces
As a nice wrap-up to our deep dive into the Aces, we give some practical ways to use the Aces in your magic. Hilary starts by giving ideas for specific focuses using these cards like new beginnings spells. Jaymi uses cards in her magic. She lays out the cards at her altar according to her identifiers and directions. You can place the magician in the center of the table and have them activate the spells or workings being done inside the circle. Melissa showcases how to read with the Ace, the Fool, and the Magician, proving that you can do readings with a small pack of cards. She also gives Jaymi and Hilary suggestions for spells to honor the reading. Resources Mentioned Tarot Spells by Janina Renee Tarot & Magic by Donald Michael Kraig (out of print) Tarot Rituals by Nancy Antenucci The Magic of Tarot by Sasha Graham Spells for Tough Times by Kerri Conner Cats Rule the Earth Tarot by Catherine Davidson and Thiago Corrêa Transparent Tarot by Emily Carding Do you like what you hear? 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 episodes up there 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.
Episode 105: Ace of Pentacles, My Garden Has Coins
It’s all about the things. We equate the Pentacles suit with the element of Earth and maybe winter. They refer to money, tangible items, and your home. These cards remind us to ground and how we can ground. It’s finding the safety when you are in the stillness. Homework: Find the thing you want and get to getting it. Decks Mentioned Rider Waite Smith Tarot Radiant Rider Waite Smith Tarot Wisdom of Pooh Tarot by Serefina and Angel Mesa, illustrated by Kat L Amsel Resources Mentioned The Playing Marseilles by Ryan Edward Maybe Lenormand by Ryan Edward Be Here Now by Ram Dass Do you like what you hear? 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 episodes up there 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.
Episode 104: Ace of Swords
We dive into the Ace of Swords and the immediacy it brings. Swords bring up thoughts, how we use our voice, and put ourselves forth for change. It puts an edge on things and brings our ideas into focus. Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi break down the Ace of Swords in various ways and how to tie the card into ways you can use the initial spark of action. Homework: What cause can you lend your voice to? Take up the sword and think about how you can volunteer your time and money. Listen to some of our examples if you need ideas. Decks Narrative Alchemy Tarot by Krissie Bentley Next World Tarot by Cristy C. Road (Jaymi uses the pocket edition; the link goes to the regular size) The Shining Tribe Tarot by Rachel Pollack Luna Soul by Darren Shill & Mike Medaglina Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingersccSupport our podcast with books. 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. Finally, we’re announcing our new Cardslingers YouTube channel at youtube.com/@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.
Episode 103: That’s a Good Lookin’ Ace of Cups
The Ace of Cups has a comforting vibe. Cups relate to our emotions or things that ebb and flow in our lives. The Ace runs over, showing the honest, true source of the waters of life. The cup offers nourishment and receives love in any shape it comes. Homework: Figure out what is medicine and poison to yourself. Make a list and keep it handy for when you need self-care. Also, download the app Finch (both Android and iOS). Decks Mentioned Weiser Tarot by Weiser Books Sasuraibito Tarot Deck by Stasia Burrington Trick or Treat Tarot by Jonathan Hunt and Barbara Moore Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc Support our podcast with books. 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. Finally, we’re announcing our new Cardslingers YouTube channel at youtube.com/@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.
Episode102: Not Even Once, Ace of Wands
Aces are the first step of each minor suit. In this case, we relate the wands to the element of fire and a season. It can be the idealized focus for Wands. It’s the ember of the fire seen in the suit. It’s a spark of the idea or connection. They help focus the potential energy into focus. Decks Mentioned Rider Waite Smith by AE Waite and Pamala Coleman Smith Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law (Czech edition, now out of print) Luna Sol Tarot by Liminal 11 Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc Support our podcast with books. 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. Finally, we’re announcing our new Cardslingers YouTube channel at youtube.com/@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.
Episode 101: Intro to the Minors
Welcome back to the cards. Hilary, Lis, and Jaymi kick off the minors. We see the minors as the day-to-day nitty-gritty items of our lives. These cards are broken down into two aspects: the numbered cards and the court cards. There are four suits to the 56 cards. Each one has its association with an element that relates to one of the four elements: air (swords), fire (wands), cups (water), and earth (pentacles/discs/coins). We’re going to reveal the numbers as a whole. So you’ll get four episodes detailing the aces, the twos, etc., and then we’ll give a wrap-up. We’ll begin with the Ace of Wands starting next month! Homework: Separate your deck into majors and minors. Look at the minor arcana and see what comes up. Then, do a reading with the minors and a majors-only reading to see how each reading deals with the same topic. Resources Mentioned 36 Secrets by T. Susan Chang Rebecca Szymczak Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc Support our podcast with books. 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. Finally, we’re announcing our new Cardslingers YouTube channel at youtube.com/@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.
Episode 100: Our 100th Episode YouTube Live
Two weeks ago, we had our 100th episode. Instead of doing a recording, we did our first YouTube Live on our very own YouTube channel. We took questions for viewers, brought Kendra, the producer, on, and had fun. Here's the recording from that. Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc Support our podcast with books. 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. Finally, we’re announcing our new Cardslingers YouTube channel at youtube.com/@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.
Episode 99: Curating Your Tarot Collection
Hilary and Jaymi talk about their journey into right-sizing their tarot collections. Whether it’s because you run out of space or self-imposing a container size, it’s good to take a peek at your collections and see what you have and whether or not it’s still loved and useful for you. Please read (and download) Jaymi’s article on right-sizing your collection, published in The Cartomancer Magazine (volume 8, issue 2, summer 2022). She is allowing everyone to download a free copy of her article. Homework: Please share images of your deck collection with us. You can email us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com, or tag one of us on Instagram. Decks Mentioned The CrystalStruck Tarot by Moonstruck Crystals Legacy of the Divine Tarot by Ciro Marchetti Melissa wants a Delta Enduring Tarot (Out of Print) copy. If you have it, please email it to her. Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Support our podcast with books. 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! https://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.
Episode 98: Stepping Through Portals in the World
The last of the major arcana cards, The World is both an ending and another beginning. This episode examines how The World card is a portal to the past and our future. We also share our favorite World cards from our collections. Check out Courtney Weber’s Tarot for One, and listen to her That Witch Life podcast. Other episodes Into the Mystic, Part One Into the Mystic, Part Two Decks mentioned Hilary: Witch Sister Tarot by Julia Jeffery and The Star Seed Oracle by Rebecca Campbell and illustrated by Danielle Noel. Jaymi: Tarot of Oneness by Robyn Voisey Lis: Little Monsters Tarot by Peony Coin Archer First edition is out of print; however, there is a Kickstarter for a new oval edition which you can back until Monday, April 1, 2024.
Episode 97: Reaching into the Mailbag
We love you all! And because life got crazy for us all, we’ve decided to clean out the inbox. Here are our quickfire answers to some of your earlier messages. From revisiting meanings in the little white booklet to ethical questions on reading cards for people we know; to learning which decks are good for clients or other situations; we’re eternally thankful for your patience and your questions. Connected Episodes Episode 76 When Tarot Come for Me Recommended Tarot Disassembled by Jennifer Steidley Rider Waite Smith Tarot Reflective Tarot from US Games Simple Tarot by Angie Green Scorpio Seas by Melissa Cynova and Maggie Stiefvater The Black Violet Tarot by Heidi Phelps Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/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. Support our podcast with books. 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! https://bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc.
Episode 96: Biblical Angels are Judgy, the Judgement Card
Heed the call! Let the angel’s voice wash over you. Cleanse the slate of your sins. Judgment is a card of perspective, in who perceives you. Judgment is the law of the higher self. Use this knowledge gained from the past cards of the major arcana to lead you into alignment for the next project, the next stage of your life’s path. Decks Mentioned Intro poem from A Poet’s Tarot by Josep Miquel Sobrer, published by Liminal 11 Lis: Little Monsters Tarot by Peony Coin. Lis uses the Out of Print deck, however... you can back the new edition via Kickstarter until March 19, 2024. She also mentions the Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Law Hilary: Crystal Unicorn Tarot by Pamela Chen OOP and, the Meraki Tarot by Bouchette Design Jaymi: Gaian Tarot by Joanna Powell Colbert, and the Triple Goddess Tarot by Jaymi Elford and Franco Rivolli References Astrology.com's page on Judgment The Never Ending Story movie Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Support our podcast with books. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this site gives us a percentage to cover our costs! Reminder: We would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 95: Let’s Talk About Twin Flames
Hilary, Melissa, and Jaymi discuss soul mates, twin flames, and kindred spirits. They relate it back to tarot readings and the divination community. We discuss the concepts, pitfalls to avoid, and how to deal with clients who seek their ultimate love. We recommend that you cultivate a relationship with yourself. Learn what you want in your life and secure your emotional boundaries. Remember that The Lovers card is a new relationship, an endorphin hype card while the Two of Cups is grounded and realistic. Recommendations Hilary added this page for more information on twin flames and soul mates. We do not endorse this info at all: https://theeverygirl.com/soulmate-or-twin-flame/. Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery Melissa’s Future book (working title: Kitchen Table Circle) Episode 17: Sexy, Sexy Fun Choices. The Cardslingers discuss The Lovers card. Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Support our podcast with books. 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! Reminder: We would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 94: That's Not What the Book Says
We got a listener question regarding condescending feedback and clients that fight you on your interpretation. We tell stories of how this worked in our lives, and we give feedback on how to deal with this situation as it relates to client readings and social media posts. Bottom line: don’t be a dick. (Props to Wil Wheaton.) Homework: Know the intention and why you’re posting, and that can help you deal with various feedbacks. Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, We would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 93: Welcome to 2024, Fifth Year Baybee!
Hey, this is our fifth year! And we have so much to share with you all. We give you a small road map of where we’re gonna go this year. Including more card episodes, mentor chats, divination reviews, listener reviews, and maybe discussing some of the US fortune-telling laws. Resources Mentioned Empty Cup Oracle Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, We would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 92: Here Comes The Sun (doot doot de doot)
Clarity is absolute. We look for joy. The Sun card expresses happiness in many forms. Decks Mentioned: The Sacred Sisterhood Tarot by Ashawnee DuBarry and Coni Curi Mary-El Tarot by Marie White Triple Goddess Tarot by Franco Rivolli and Jaymi Elford Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 91: Last-Minute Quick Holiday Ideas
Happy winter holiday, everyone. In this special episode, the cardslingers toss out what they want in their stockings and some last-minute quick holiday gift-giving ideas. Melissa wants a sackful of tarot decks and books. She would also like more publishers to make tarot books into audiobooks. Jaymi wants an unlimited Google Play gift card to weed her 500+ books wishlist down. Realistically, she’s looking forward to 2024’s Bee Tarot by Kristoffer Hughes and The Awakening Tarot by Monica Bodirsky. Hilary wants Liminal 11’s entire catalog; specifically The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle. Decks Witch Sister Tarot by Julia Jeffrey (Llewellyn) Mini Decks like the mini Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham and Abigail Larsen (Llewellyn) and the mini Reflective Tarot (US Games) Tarot of Vampires by Charles Harrington and Craig Maher (Llewellyn) Sacred Sisterhood Tarot by Ashawnee DuBarry and Coni Curi (Weiser) Books Godmother Night by Rachel Pollack, or her other non-tarot works. The Cards You're Dealt by Theresa Reed Your Tarot Toolkit by Ru-Lee Story And, of course, our books also make great gifts: Kitchen Table Tarot Tarot Inspired Life How to Read Tarot Accessories Moonlit Faye bags by Jenna Diaz Spellwork Dice Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 90 An Introduction to Tapping with Hilary
A year or two ago, Hilary started a certification process for tapping. This is a process known as the emotional freedom technique (EFT). It’s similar to the rapid eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) that Lis has been doing. It’s good to work with issues and to clear stresses in our lives. Now, doesn’t that sound a bit like our favorite tool, tarot? It may not solve the problems; however, it can help you change how you feel about it. So, we’re here with Hilary to learn about her process and how she connects it back to her tarot practice. We even have Hilary take us through a short process of making a consistent card of the day practice. If you have questions, contact Hilary at her website. Learn more about this on her site’s tapping page. She also has many tapping videos on her YouTube page. Homework: Try a tapping session, whether it’s the consistent card of the day or another one. Recommendations Gala Darling’s Tapping School/Certification The Science Behind Tapping by Peta Stapleton Tapping into Ultimate Success by Jack Canfield and Pamela Bruner Sure I’ll Join Your Cult by Mara Bumford Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 89: The Moon is Goth, and It Pleases This B*tch
The Cardslingers discuss the meanings of The Moon. At its core, this card represents fear and the unknown. It’s a reminder of all we have gone through in The Tower and Devil cards. Yet, this card tells us to recognize the darkness and to learn the lies. Lean into the darkness, sit with it, and learn from the shadows. If you are struggling and need a helpful friend, contact the following groups: NAMI or the Trevor Project Decks Mentioned: https://bookshop.org/lists/episode-89-the-moon-is-goth-and-it-pleases-this-bitch (Purchases at our Bookshop.org list directly help the podcast) Trick or Treat Tarot by Jonathan Hunt and Barbara Moore Triple Goddess Tarot by Franco Ravilli and Jaymi Elford Star Wars Tarot (from an Etsy purchase) Fountain Tarot by Andi Todaro and Jason Gruhl Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ Reminder: We would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 88: Top Three Scary Cards
Welcome to our Treehouse of Horror, where the Happy Squirrel card is the ultimate scariest card. In honor of the thinning of the veil, we’ll let you all know our top three scary cards. Happy Halloween, Happy Samhain, and Blessed Dia de los Muertos, everyone. Thanks for joining us. Be safe this year. Cards Mentioned: Lis: 9 Swords, Lovers, 10 Swords Hilary: 10 Swords, Tower, Death Jaymi: Tower, Devil, 3 Swords Decks Mentioned: Tarot of the Buroughs by Courtney Weber (out of print) Smith Waite deck Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Lis is Teaching, Advanced Tarot Class
Sign up now, for a new Advanced Tarot class with Melissa. And in the comfort of your own house. Hosted with EventBrite, this class happens in the evening of October 23, 2023 (5-6:30 Pacific, according to Jaymi’s account.) Click here to grab a ticket! From the page itself: Join us for Advanced Tarot - Beyond three card readings, an exciting online event where you'll dive deeper into the mystical world of tarot. Expand your tarot skills and discover new ways to interpret the cards beyond the traditional three-card spreads. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced tarot reader, this event will empower you to unlock the secrets of tarot like never before. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your tarot readings to the next level. Also, it's going to be a good time. :)
Episode 87: Everyone is a Little Bit Psychic
Happy October, everyone. Kicking off the divination month, we dive into the psychic arts, thanks to our listener question from way back when. We discuss the differences between how you can tell if it’s real or not, how to hone it in with practice, and what to do with the information after you get it. Our listener from the UK says, TL, DR: For those of us who are not born gifted in this regard, what can we do to strengthen our intuition and learn to understand what it shows us? I am a beginner reader who enjoys studying tarot in my spare time. I've bought books by Rachel Pollack, Melissa's book, and Barbara Moore's Tarot Spreads book, and I take time to practice on willing friends. One thing I know we probably can’t learn from a book is how to nourish and develop our intuition. I appreciate that some of us on this planet are born with a stronger gift than others, such as clairvoyance or psychic ability, and it amazes me to hear how you all get clear visions and exact information from your readings. In your opinion, can anything like this be learned, and if so, how do we strengthen and nourish our intuition so we can level up our tarot practice both for ourselves as a healing practice and in reading for others? (I sometimes think I can picture something, a kind of vision or snapshot, that I could communicate to somebody, but then I don't know if it's me inflicting my own ideas on them or if it's my intuition popping up and handing me helpful information.) Homework: Write what you think the next day will look like in a journal. Do this for two weeks. How accurate are you? Books and Decks listed in this episode Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 86: The Cardslingers Weigh-in on Renaming Cards
Jaymi’s noticed something interesting happening in the tarot world. There are a lot of decks out there that are renaming cards. For example, some decks rename The Hanged Man to the Hanged One. Suits get renamed; the same with court cards. So, she put it on the kitchen table for Lis and Hilary to give some information. It comes down to the intent behind using the tarot, who you are reading for, and how you live. Give permission for gender not to be as important in tarot. Renaming makes their power our own. Take it and own it. Homework: What are your thoughts on renaming cards? Do you like it? Is it helpful or not? Episodes Referenced: The Hanged One, Episode 48 Significators Series : episode 49 episode 50 Deck Resources: Gaian Tarot by Joanna Powell Colbert Numinous Tarot by Cedar Wren McCloud Tarot for Kids by Theresa Reed and Kailey Whitman Legacy of the Divine by Ciro Marchetti Future Ancestors Tarot by Lexa Luna Studio The Writer’s Block Tarot by Vivian Caethe and Amber Peter. Deck may be Out of Print; however, you can get the book at Amazon. Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, We would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode85: Uncover Your Meanings
Tarot is a language. Like any other language, speaking and understanding the components takes time. Today’s listener question asks, Are there any cards you straight-up disagree with the description listed in the “little white book”? How did you discover the meaning it has for you? We recommend that you take in the info when you are new and then branch out and question the experts. Read the cards how you want because you are the master at reading tarot in your style. Homework: Look at your deck (or decks) and compare the images. Where are the synchronicities, where are the differences? Keep a list of these meanings and add your own. Resources The Complete Guide to the Tarot by Eden Gray Legend: The Arthurian Tarot by Anna-Marie Furgison, Out of Print Scorpio Sea Tarot by Melissa Cynova and Maggie Stiefvater Tarot Inspired Life by Jaymi Elford Triple Goddess Tarot by Jaymi Elford and Franco Rivolli Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, We would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 84 The Star: Barn’s burnt down, now I can see the moon
Some call it the card of hope. Others see it as the calm that comes after the destruction of The Tower. The Star brings healing and space to mend. Now, you are okay; things are safer and softer. In this episode, we dive into our thoughts around this card and pull some examples from our collections. We also discuss how many decks display the central figure nekkid on these decks. Homework: Look at your Star cards and compare and contrast. Go outside and look at the sky. Be gentle to yourself. Melissa: This Might Hurt by Isabella Rothman & Addison Duke Hilary: Gilded Tarot Royale by Ciro Marchetti Jaymi: Triple Goddess Tarot & Creatures Tarot by Sara Kathleen Cori: The Herbal Tarot by Michael Tierra and Candis Cantin Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 83: This is Not a Tarot Deck
The Cardslingers tackle the topic of reviews, criticisms, and feedback. While we tend to focus the discussion on the books we’ve done, the information can apply to your tarot business when clients write reviews or send you feedback (both positive and negative). We give some ideas on how to take the feedback and what we want to see in reviews. Homework: Leave a review for Cardslingers in your favorite podcast app. Ask your local booksellers if they have copies of our books for sale. If they don’t, they can order copies for you. You can help us and other authors by leaving a constructive review on our book’s page on Amazon or GoodReads. Our Books: Melissa Cynova – Kitchen Table Tarot – Tarot Elements – Kitchen Table Magic – Scorpio Seas Tarot Jaymi Elford – Tarot Inspired Life – Triple Goddess Tarot deck – other various tarot decks with Lo Scarabeo and other publications. This link takes you to her website publications page. Hilary Parry Haggerty – How to Read Tarot Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 82: Bring Out Your Towers
We stalled on talking about cards due to this ugly vibe. No one likes to get this card in a reading. We’ve hemmed and hawed long enough, and we’re pushing through this one. Today’s card is The Tower. Watch us put on our big person underoos and listen to our thoughts on this difficult card. Is it really the big bad card people think it is? Decks Referenced: Melissa: The Sasuraibito Tarot Hilary: Wild Unknown Tarot Jaymi: Creatures Tarot Homework: Relisten to Melissa’s invocation and relax into the moment. You can get through this shit. You CAN do it. Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 81: Getting Touchy Feely
The Cardslingers tackle a sensitive topic of deck boundaries. How do we cleanse our decks? Who do we allow to touch our tools? We get a bit deep about boundaries, cleaning, and possession around our divination tools. Is there There was a small side topic that was touched on in Episode 32, which made me want to ask a question. Feelings about other people touching your decks. This got me thinking about a situation I found myself in, and I’m looking for advice and opinions. How do you all reset/cleanse your decks? What is the preferred method of the Card Slingers trio? For example, let’s say someone has touched your deck or, worse - had the balls to use it for reading without consent, and you’re trying to rekindle a relationship with that deck after the fact. Is there ever truly a lost cause outside of a deck too damaged to use? I have put the deck back in order, smudged it, and put selenite on it. It’s sat on the shelf since then, unused. I can’t shake the disrespected feeling, and I’m hoping you all may have another option I can try before I throw in the towel and give up on this specific one. Tarot decks we mention in this episode: Jaymi will add this later after she gets a chance to re-listen. Feel free to help her out (Thanks!) Melissa: Sasuraibito Tarot Hilary: Wild Unknown Tarot Why the Giant Sequoia Needs Fire to Grow You also may want to listen to Episode 73: WTF, Why is my deck mad? Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 80: Let’s Talk About Stuff
Melissa and Jaymi work on their new musical (don’t worry, it’s not coming out anytime soon). They answer a good listener question from Laura T.: When I read cards, I like to have two rocks..a silver obsidian and a quartz wand. One anchors me, and the other I just like to hold. Are there any objects you like to have in your space when you read? Place items around you that make you feel grounded. Keep stuff to keep away the bad vibes. Keep what you need to make your reading space feel comfortable. Anything that makes you feel calmer and happy does help readings. We recommend that you visit local gem fairs to get good deals. The Pyramid collection also has great stuff at good prices. References Episode 43: Event Season Cometh (this is where we recommend a tarot go bag for events) Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading from any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 79: Wearing All the Hats
Running a business is a marathon. Getting into this profession requires everyone to wear all the hats. Marketing, social media, sales, accounting. In this episode, we spend some time talking about wearing all the hats. Homework: Look at your energy and figure out your capacity. Learn what you can do at this moment or when you’re at your best. Doing so will help you uncover what is sustainable. Past episodes: Episode 69: The Business of Reading with John Verbrugge Resources: Reality Check blog posts: Part-time versus going full-time posts from Hilary and Theresa Reed Scoob’s website Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 78: It’s About Time
Understanding and developing timing in tarot is one of the true moments when you can play with your cards. There are so many different systems out there for divining “when” questions. Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi discuss various methods they know of and use. We also recommend ways that you can develop your own systems based on your personal locations and situations. Homework: Practice timing readings. Work on your own system, start big, and then delve deeper into specifics. And ask for feedback to know. References: Madame Pamita Al Juarez (his “Cuando, Cuando, Cuando” class is amazing) Christiana Gaudet, Timing Class on YouTube Hilary’s clock spread Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading from any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 77: We’re All Family with Nancy Hendrickson
The cardslingers invite mentor Nancy Hendrickson onto the cast. She helps us dive deep into her world of writing, family history, and her art of healing with blends of tarot. Nancy says, “The more you know about family, the more you know about yourself. People want their stories told.” So, it’s time to get personal with Nancy and learn more about connecting with the ancestors. Nancy’s books, Ancestral Tarot and Ancestral Grimoire give readers a powerful method to connect to ancestors of all types. Not only do we have a birth family, but we also have a magical family. These books are meant to be worked with and used rather than swiftly read. Her final wish for the community is to be clear about what we want and take our practices to the next level by finding our niche in tarot and to take the courage and authenticity to do our own. We’re so grateful to have Nancy in our community and a mentor to us all. Go buy her books, Ancestral Tarot and Ancestral Grimoire. Find Nancy online at www.sageandshadow.com and on her Instagram at @nancysageshadow. Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 76: When Tarot Comes for You
Hilary and Jaymi talk about reading tarot for your self and Mary K Greer’s Tarot for Yourself. Strangely the two do relate, and cross over, and we feel it’s time to chat about the connections and our observations. We discuss what happens when the cards call you out and go a lot deeper than you expected for reading material. And we share stories of when tarot came for us when reading for others. Homework: Record readings from others and get permission to write that down. See if there’s a message for you in them. Learn to discern how this happens. Recommendations: Cardslingers Episode 33 Stalker Cards Cardslingers Episode 30 Birth Cards Mary Greer’s Tarot Cycle series: Tarot for Yourself, (three editions out all with the same name, link goes to current edition); Tarot Constellations, revised and renamed Who are you in the Tarot? for a 2nd edition, and to Tarot Archetypes as a 3rd edition; Tarot Mirrors. Tarot for One by Courtney Weber Tarot Visions podcast episodes on the Tarot for Yourself Read-along (show notes include links to any worksheets Jaymi made) Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading from any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 75: Too Many Dang Card Meanings
Reading and understanding cards can be hard for beginners. The companion book or little white book (LWB) can be viewed as a boat or a harbor that anchors you instead of being set adrift on a sea of tarot meanings/interpretations. However, as you grow and learn, you’ll find that cards have a wide variety of meanings. So, in today’s episode, we answer two listener questions about how you figure out what cards mean to you when the LWBs have different meanings. Homework: Keep a meanings journal. Compile various meanings for each card from all the sources you have available to you. Do it online or printed and see where things intersect and differ. Personal meanings are as valid as what “experts” write. Decks Mentioned: Scorpio Sea Tarot by Maggie Stiefvater and Melissa Cynova Handl Tarot (and the companion books, Major Arcana, and Minor Arcana, by Rachel Pollack) Mary-El Tarot by Marie White Wild Unknown Tarot by Kim Krans Herbal Tarot by Michael Tierra and Candis Cantin The Savvy Soul Tarot by Julie Waidelich Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading from any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 74: Filling in the Blanks
Usually, tarot uses the information from the cards that readers lay on the table. But what about what doesn’t show up? Can it tell us anything? Hilary and Jaymi talk about how one can read between the lines and show what’s missing from what doesn’t appear in a spread. Jaymi views cards in a spread as the main focus. When cards or suits don’t appear, they’re unimportant; things are a-ok. The real answer is what’s being shown. However, Hilary sees things differently. Listen in to hear her framework. Homework: Do a few readings exploring missing cards or seeing what’s not on the table. See how this expands your readings for both yourself and others. We Recommend: Tarot for One by Courtney Weber – which contains info from Hilary on this. Also a great resource for anyone wanting to read for themselves. Significators episodes: #49 What are Significators? #50 The Cardslingers Weigh in on Significators Learn more from past Hilary as she developed her points of view on The Tarot Lady's blog. Tarot Bytes with Theresa Reed and Hilary where they discuss this very thing Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading from any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 73: WTF, Why Is My Deck Mad?
Welcome back, Lis! We missed you. And what is this? A haunted deck. Oooh. Thanks. Hilary hates it, and Jaymi wants to get her hands on it. So, dear listeners, we’re discussing personalities we assign to our decks, whether they are truly haunted or angry. We give you ways to deal with these personalities. Decks mentioned: Untold Tales, a home-made deck by Ingred Blackstock (Jaymi was not able to find a link, sadly) Deviant Moon Tarot by Patrick Valenza (link takes you to purchase the Borderless edition) Mary-El Tarot by Marie White Haindl Tarot by Hermann Haindl (has wonderful companion books by Rachel Pollack) For more on this topic: Read Sophia’s (Hilary’s mentee) third newsletter, which discusses using “used” decks. Our friend and mentor Beth Owl’s Daughter has some cool wisdom from her newsletter dated 31/MAY/2022. What I mean is that the Tarot starts out as a system that you can read up on, learn, practice, and use. And that’s great. And that’s where most people stick. Cool. Except I have noticed that, given half a chance, it doesn’t take long before the cards start to really GET you. Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 72: Sooo Many Spreads
Hilary and Jaymi revisit some listener questions focused around spreads. This episode revisits and expands information from episode 53. Which is “what spreads do you guys use, and how to determine which to use for each client?” We recommend you have a small stockpile for various topics. We also like to create our own spreads from scratch and often use a spread creation deck. Hilary has a formula for reading spreads which is “card interpretation + positional meaning + interaction of cards = interpretation within a spread.” Homework: think about spreads you use, and dig deep into thinking why you have them and use them. Good Books and Decks for Spread Creation: Tierney Sadler’s Deck of 1000 Spreads Kimbery Tsan’s Spread Crafter’s Oracle Go buy Hilary’s book, How to Read Tarot. Also, go buy Tarot Elements by Melissa Cynova to get a whole spread program to help fix your shit. And, Jaymi’s book, Tarot Inspired Life, also has a chapter on spreads with using and creating them. Listen to these Past Episodes 37– for Celtic cross information 50– Cardslingers weigh in on significators 53– To Spread or Not to Spread Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 71: Manifesting Jason Momoa with Theresa Reed
Hilary and Jaymi take time to chat with one of their beloved mentors, Theresa Reed. Join in as Theresa shares many great nuggets of wisdom, including this one: “We must never take our elders, teachers, and mentors for granted. They deserve the ultimate respect for passing down their experience and wisdom. To be in the presence of greatness and knowledge is a gift, one that can be taken away in the blink of an eye. So today, thank the teachers, mentors, and wise elders in your life. Show your gratitude for what they are giving you. Honor them NOW while they are still here.” https://www.thetarotlady.com/the-hit-list-elders-mentors/ Theresa Recommends: Rebecca Gordon Ruth Ann and Wald Amberstone Mary K Greer Rachel Pollak 3 A.M tarot Cassandra Snow For more about Theresa Reed, follow her on her Twitter and Instagram accounts. Or sign up for her Patreon. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 70: Welcome to 2023
Welcome back to Cardslingers in 2023. We've had a nice winter break, which allowed us to relax and update the site design a bit. Hilary and Jaymi give a preview of what's to come this year! Thanks for sticking by with us. We're glad you're here. Mentors series More reader questions More card episodes Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 69: The Sexual Key to the Tarot
Content Warning: While we’re under an explicit tag for cussing, we get sexually explicit in this episode. So, please don’t listen to this around kiddos; we also want to be aware of those who have sexual traumas or issues around sex. We’re not making fun of anyone’s sexual kinks or labels. Our crew spans all types of sexuality. Jaymi digs deep into her tarot library, and comes up with an amazing gem for this special 69th episode. She reads from the “sacred text” of The Sexual Key to the Tarot by Theodor Laurence (Signet 1971). And the Cardslingers crew responds and retorts. What a way to end the year. Cards drawn from: The Tarot of Sexual Magic The Erotic Tarot The Waite Smith Tarot (RWS) We also mention the Big Mouth on Netflix, too. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 68: Newbie Reader with Bo
What happens when two authors and tarot readers get together and reminisce about their history with tarot with someone who is freshly learning to read tarot? We welcome in “newbie” reader Bo Jofferon, who reminds us what it is like to be a reader in their first five years. Each tarot journey is different. Your journey will be different than everyone on this ‘cast. Remember to go at your pace. Find the helpers and have the confidence that you can do this. Want more of Bo? Find him at https://www.fenrirtarot.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/Bo_Joffrion_Tarot. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 67: Business of Readings with John Verbrugge
The Cardslingers get down to business, the business of readings. Special guest, John Verbrugge, is here to help us understand more business for readers. While coming in from the tech world, John gives us all some great advice on running your readings as a business owner. Think big and look to the future. Invest in yourself. Here’s hoping Hilary gets her private jet one year. So much good homework here. Thank you, John. Visit John at www.tarotgeek.com and email him at john@tarotgeek.com. Here are some articles from Hil that may help you realize that you are the TALENT, baby… and that you’re running a business, not a hobby: Tarot Reader, Tarot Reader, Where Does Your Money Go? Productivity tools from a part-time tarot reader Reality Check - What It's Really Like Working as a Part Time Tarot Reader Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 66: Scammer Be Gone
The alternate title of this episode is “Grand Rising, Beloveds!” Be careful of how you get a witch’s attention. Scammers online, and off, are everywhere and we’re fed up with it. Even tarot decks are being “counterfeited” and scammed. Listen to our stories about scammers; being copied; or having to deal with unhappy people who think we’re frauds. Amanda sums this up by saying, “It's easy for scammers to infiltrate a profession that people don't want to recognize as "legitimate". If it was easier for tarot readers (who are published authors, who have large followings, who have online courses) to get a goddamn verification checkmark, it'd sure help…” Read up on how one person was scammed out of a fortune in Portland, Oregon. https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2010/05/portland_man_accuses_hawthorne.html Read Hilary’s fantastic post on how to recognize a scammer reading as it’s happening: http://tarotbyhilary.com/i-got-scammed-by-a-reader-how-it-happened-to-me-and-how-you-can-prevent-it/ There are different ways to deal with imposter/scammer accounts on Instagram or TikTok. Hilary’s episode on Spammers, Scammers, and Charlatans is here: https://youtu.be/UQ9A-RAlLpk Email us with your tarot-related questions. Booking a reading is done through our websites, and nowhere else. Melissa: hello@melissacynova.com Hilary: hilary@tarotbyhilary.com Jaymi: tarot@innercompasstarot.com Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 65: Stop Being Unhappy for a Living
Note: Zoom had some technical glitching in recording, so there may be some weird transitions in this episode. Don’t let it get in the way of this good stuff. Self-care is the best care. What happens when you can’t even look at another deck? We’re talking about how to not turn into a chunk of charcoal. This field is lonely, and burnout can be real. Learn how to create containers for your readings and setting boundaries. Take time to understand your needs, wants, desires, and values which can free yourself from burnout. These things are the underpinnings for living the life you desire. We discuss a future three-part series of self-care while doing the work (before, during, and after) from our friend Ellen the Red. https://ellenthered.appointlet.com Hilary recommends Gala Darling’s Magnetic Mindset book https://bookshop.org/books/magnetic-mindset-how-to-make-love-to-the-universe-and-manifest-anything/9798218030568 Homework: Brainstorm your self-care ways. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 64 Love, Light, and Toxic Happiness
Let’s talk about the dark side of the tarot community. Readers are people, not products or things. Yes, we appreciate each other's ideas and opines. However, there is a way to come at us and befriend us, and help us through our own journey. Think about how you use your privileges towards others and remember that a person is at the other end of the communication channel. Also, there is no light without the dark, and our screw-ups are what lead us to our brilliance. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 63: WTC Series: Craftsman Formula
Welcome to the last formula for our “What to Charge” series, where we show you our consummate competence. That’s right; we’re talking professional-level charging. We’re using craftsman instead of master because, at this level, you do so much more than just read and offer advice. You craft magic with the cards between your hands. At this level, you can continue to read, but you also reach out through other avenues like teaching and writing. Many professionals turn away from the event reading and general public spaces and want 100% control of their future. Learn to cultivate the leader within and acknowledge the amazingness you are. Learn to leave a tarot legacy. Homework: Watch StrongBad “Trogdor” for the in-jokes. Keep on learning and developing your skills in both tarot and business. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 62 WTC Series: Journeyman Formula
We push the What to Charge series one level further with the Journeyman level of charging for your reading, being a Journeyman. What does this mean? Well, at this level, you’re 3 years or more off book and should be charging between $50-$100 depending on where you live. This level is about experimentation with your readings or learning what works, including dropping prices. It’s also about looking deeper at the cards or finding your niche in this niche market. At this point, you have confidence as a reader and now look at what you do as a real business dealing with all the areas a real business takes. Homework: Think about your brand/career and who you are as a reader. People we mentioned Pamela Chen https://www.magicalpam.com Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and now on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Reminder, we would NEVER DM YOU for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.
Episode 61 WTC Series: Apprentice Formula
We’re back with another episode of the What to Charge series. Today we dip one step above a Student level to Apprentice (aka “knight”). You took your skills and knowledge as a Student and have started putting it into practice. This is where you do it all events, online, friends,and family; and to make the mistakes that help you develop your business acumen. Charge for situation versus time. As we keep saying, be transparent about whether or not you need the book for readings. Being honest is what sets us apart from the scammers (more on this in a future episode #66). Have integrity. Don’t be something you aren’t. At this level, we recommend $40 - $50 (depending on your location and “off-book”ness). At this time, we suggest you test whether or not you want to do psychic fairs by going and doing fairs while charging $25. This is the time to read everything our mentor and friend, Theresa Reed, posted about reading and business building. She’s got a lot of good stuff to share. Next time we’ll kick it up a notch and share our thoughts on being a tarot Journeyman. Until then, have fun, get comfortable charging, and make great mistakes. We love and see you and support your journey. PREORDER HILARY’S TAROT BOOK ON AMAZON! Arrives this fall. We also love and adore Jamie Sawyer’s decks and work for the Intermediate practitioners. Especially her Pocket of Peers and the forthcoming Out of Hands Tarot decks. For reading at fairs or other pricing info, grab Jenna Matlin’s Have Tarot, Will Travel and Have Tarot, Will Party. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 60: WTC: Student Formula
Welcome to the wild world of reading for others. Our student formula helps you dip your toe into getting used to charing for readings. Students are those who have studied the cards for a bit and may still rely on books for deeper meaning. At this level, you’ll be charging $25-$30 and hopefully you aren’t using your books. At this stage you’re learning you’re authentic reading self. Set expectations for the readings and be realistic. Be transparent in all you do, and let people know what is acceptable. Align your expectations and don’t compare yourself to others. PREORDER HILARY’S TAROT BOOK ON AMAZON! Arrives this fall. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 59: Introduction to What to Charge
Welcome to the long-awaited series on what to charge for your gifts and readings. We kick off this series by letting you know how this will go, some of our stories from the trenches, and other things to consider before you jump straight into making tarot a business. Thanks to our listener who came in and asked, “Being off book for 3 years, what can I start charging others for reading?” Our formula takes the following into consideration: Where are you located? How long have you been reading? How much do you WANT to make? We’re happy to you’re with us. Homework: Figure out what readings you want to offer? Look at your readings and view them from their clients. Melissa wants you all to take a nap. Recommended resources: Jenna Matlin’s Have Tarot, Will Travel, and Have Tarot, Will Party for good beginner books on tarot business Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Need business help, visit SCORE where they have tons of hours of classes: https://www.score.org Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 58 Why is The Devil Always Hot?
Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi bring up many Disney properties to discuss aspects of The Devil. Dating far back from Roman Catholic/Christianity origins, The Devil brings in the aspects of choice, from staying chained to following the pretty one who promises the world to us all. He is comfort, safety, and security that protects us from stepping into our promised greatness. This is an opportunity to remove the chains from your neck. If you struggle with The Devil card, place The Hierophant next to it and see how they align and where they differ. Both teach you. Make sure the medicine you have is really healthy and not harming you.\ Call Safe Connections at 314-531-2003 to help get you out of an abusive relationship. As always, the National Suicide Hotline is 800-273-8255. Decks mentioned: Hilary Legacy of the Divine by Ciro Marchetti https://bookshop.org/books/legacy-of-the-divine-tarot-with-paperback-book/9780738715650 Jaymi Runic Tarot by Jack Sephiroth, Allen Dempster, and Jaymi Elford https://bookshop.org/books/runic-tarot-kit/9780738770734 Melissa The Sasuraibito Tarot https://www.etsy.com/listing/963042390/the-sasuraibito-tarot-78-card-deck-and The Housewives Tarot https://www.amazon.com/Housewives-Tarot-Domestic-Divination-Kit/dp/1931686998 Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 57: A Bunch of Queerdos
Representation matters. Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi talk about their queerness and how we can see beyond the gender to get to the core of their energy. Jaymi’s mission is to remove the binary from the cards and give readers and sitters the power to create their own language for gender inside the cards. Hilary wants the bi-erasure to stop and to know that when we share our queerness with others it is with honor and privilege. And Melissa sees you. Really. Please do not out anyone who is queer, it is not safe to do so everywhere. If you need help, reach out to one of these two hotlines: The Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org 800-273-8255 Decks we discuss: Queering the Tarot by Cassandra Snow https://bookshop.org/books/queering-the-tarot/9781578636488 Pride Tarot by U.S. Games, Inc by various artists https://bookshop.org/books/pride-tarot/9781646710034 The Modern Witch Tarot by Lisa Sterle & Vita Ayala https://bookshop.org/books/the-modern-witch-tarot-deck/9781454938682 This Might Hurt by Isabella Rotman and Addison Duke https://www.thismighthurttarot.com Melissa Recommends: Mystic Garbage Tarot – forces you to be non-binary https://www.etsy.com/listing/779719080/mystic-garbage-tarot-rainbow-tarot-tarot Animal Totem Tarot by Leeza Robertson and Eugene Smith https://bookshop.org/books/animal-totem-tarot/9780738743486 Slow Holler Tarot (out of print) https://slowholler.bigcartel.com/product/pre-order-slow-holler-tarot-deck Jaymi Recommends: Transient Light Tarot by Ari Wisner https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1788178203/ Charlie Claire Burgess from the Fifth Spirit Tarot has inspired Jaymi to expand and broaden the language of writing deck books to deconstruct the binary. https://www.fifthspirittarot.com/ Hilary Recommends: Any animal or nature deck for a workaround that helps bring out the energies and intent of the cards. Hilary also works with archetype decks. Wild Unknown by Kim Krans https://bookshop.org/books/the-wild-unknown-tarot-deck-and-guidebook-official-keepsake-box-set/9780062466594 Wild Messengers Alchemical Tarot by Tanya Casteel https://www.etsy.com/listing/716847128/wild-messengers-animal-tarot-card-deck Tarot of the Burroughs by Courtney Weber (out of print) Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 56: Coming Out of the Broom Closet
We all write, read, and live tarot. Yet, there are people who still discriminate against tarot and paganism is very real. So, today we tell stories about our experiences around this. Melissa wasn’t able to come out until she wrote her first book. Jaymi had friends who refused to acknowledge her growing passion for the cards and her path. And while Hilary grew up in a progressive location, she still felt the eyes of others upon her. If you can’t come out, stay where you are and know we support you. Your beliefs are yours. We’re here to protect you. We can carry the weight for you. We want you to be safe. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 800-273-8255 St. Louis Pagan Picnic happens on June 4th & 5th. Go see Melissa and have your books or decks signed. Admission is free. Books Mentioned: Silver Ravenwolf - To Ride a Silver Broomstick Raymond Buckland - Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft (aka the big blue book) Scott Cunningham - Wicca, a guide for the solitary practitioner Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 55: Temperance Says, Being is an Art
This week we delve into the alchemy of the Temperance card. Hilary nails the meaning, by saying “focus on balancing yourself rather than your entire life.” Heck. Even Crowley’s Thoth Tarot gives Temperance the name of Art. And it’s so true because balance is a verb, not a noun. We stand with Ukraine; we’re thinking of you and we send our love and balance out to you. Find joy in the small moments. Decks Mentioned: Hilary - The Luna Sol Tarot by Darren Shill and Mike Medaglia Jaymi - Cosmobeings by Joanna Nelson; quote from Trish Sullivan Melissa - Mystic Garbage Tarot by Junkyard Prints Co Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 54: Under the Influence
The cardslingers dive deep by discussing reading/divining under the influence of prescription drugs, and how stress affects readings. We touch on trauma responses and therapy techniques that can help us. We also tackle the myth of near-death and gaining psychic powers; we all have our own powers and they are unique to each one of us. Thank you to the listener who reached out to us to ask us this question and to hear our stories. We love you. We see you. Don’t let medicine and science scare you from getting the help you get or from reading cards for yourself or others. Check out Episode #29 for more information on reading while sick, or drunk. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 53: To Spread or Not To Spread
Our episode this week is inspired by listener Lindsey O. who said, “Hi there. I am brand new to Tarot and I am confused about spreads…. I feel like you can go to Pinterest and find millions of spreads. But I also feel like sometimes they get in the way of the actual message of the cards. I can’t keep track of what each position of the spread is, and then the meanings of the cards, and reversals…. It’s just so much. So my question is: what are the spreads you guys use, and how do you determine which to use for each client?” Melissa uses the same spread in her profession because it works. She fills in the gaps between the cards with her intuition. Hilary uses them in her readings when the clients need them. She doesn’t see 3-card readings as a “spread”. Jaymi does keep a folder with a canned set of spreads she uses for her clients. None of these are more than five cards. Occasionally, she’ll try something out for herself to learn more about them when she needs to write them for other spreads. We totally recommend you sign up for both Beth Owl's Daughter and Joanna Powell Colbert’s newsletters. Also, sign up for Hilary and Melissa’s newsletters, too. Well, Lindsey hopefully we’ve given you some good information on spreads, collecting them, and how to use them. May their sacred space containers serve your needs. And you don’t need to memorize any of the spreads in your collection. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 52: Death, Touches Us All
The Poe Tarot’s Death card says, “The boundaries which divide life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?” Death. It touches us all. It’s hard, it’s painful, and we aren’t well versed in dealing with it. While we all agree that death is transformation, we spend time focused on the deeper implications of loss and grief and how it changes us all. Especially with the past two years and all we’ve dealt with. Death does sport the number being 13, so keep in mind that it’s a small comfort to know that we’re about halfway there. It reminds us that there is something coming next in the sequence of majors. Bottom line: Keep your dreams and goals high. Don’t fear death and roll with the punches. Resources: Melissa: The Mystic Garbage Tarot Hilary: The Mary El Tarot by Marie White Jaymi: The Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pu-Mun Law The Poe Tarot by Trisha Leigh Shufelt Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 51: The Good, The Bad, and Those A$$hole Cards
We address some fun listener questions in today’s episode. Anna F. asks, “What is your favorite minor arcana suit and why? Which do you least relate to?” while someone on Melissa’s Facebook said, "How do you know which cards are the asshole cards?" Strap in and enjoy our thoughts. Jaymi: My favorite is Wands and the least relatable are Cups. Hilary: Favorite is Cups and the least relatable are Swords (due to the time she spends in her head). Melissa: My favorite is Swords and the least relatable are Pentacles. We think all the cards, no matter what their standing meanings, can be assholes. It all depends on the question asked and the bias of those sitting in the reading. It’s important to have these questions and discussions and to understand the tools we have at our disposal. Homework: Do what we did and rank your minors from favorite to least favorite. Doing this exercise every now and then can show you insights to where your life may be. Keep a record of your asshole cards and what situations they show up. Upcoming News: Melissa wants to let you all know about her new podcast, “Hey, Cynova” where she and Bo pull cards for questions you all send in. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 50: The Cardslingers Weigh in on Significators
Tarot is a language of symbols and we are found in every card. In this second episode Hilary, Jaymi, and Melissa share their thoughts and stories about significators. Fear of screwing things up and being wrong is what keeps beginners from playing with ideas and owning them as their own methods. Try it and use it if you like it. Hilary didn’t use them when starting out. She doesn’t use them now. However, she can and does use cards chosen with intent as the client and reading needs. She will pick a card based on personality traits rather than the image. Jaymi didn’t start out with it because it’s too much to memorize and remember. She does intentional draws with cards for herself and with clients for homework purposes. But as far as what significators were meant in the past, no she doesn’t use an older system. Melissa thinks significators are stupid. She learned from Eden Gray, and back then, genderized cards were more important back then. Because of that, she would pull the cards. As she grew in her style and reading practice she grew away from the practice. We also think significators and how they were used in the past brings up how we can pick apart the tarot so white issues. The world is more diverse than what the cards wanted to display on the cards. Thanks again to Chuck K. and Karin S. for giving us something to dive deeper into. Decks mentioned Pocket of Peers by Jamie Sawyer The 90s Tarot by Kristi Prokopiak Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 49: What are Significators?
Historically, significators were pulled to represent the person being read. Usually chosen by their appearance. More modern definitions allow the full deck and can represent the client in reading, or a situation that is drawn randomly or handpicked. In Lenormand, they are used to represent clients and partners and many modern decks include a bigger diversity of images for people. Thanks to Chuck K. and Karin S. for taking us down the significator hole. There are so many other ways to use them in your readings. You can keep them out for magical intent. You can even use ALL the cards out of the deck to physically focus a reading. We want to remind everyone that while we say gender is a social construct, it STILL is hella important to one’s identity and it does matter. Homework: Research significators and think about how you’d use them for yourself or for clients. References mentioned: Eden Gray’s The Complete Guide to the Tarot Carrie Paris's “The Relative Tarot” Guidebook has a whole section on how to choose them Benebell Wen Holistic Tarot (from her website) Pocket of Peers Tarot Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 48: Unclench Your Fist and Just Be, The Hanged One
This week Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi dive back into the series on the Major Arcana with a discussion of The Hanged One (aka The Hanged Man). Yes, we’re renaming it because gender is a social construct–many other decks do this too! So, if The World card–the beginning and end of cycles–is a portal; then the Hanged One is the middle pause. They bring self-sacrifice for the greater good. They bring enlightenment and get new perspectives on the situation at hand. It’s time to sit back, relax, and just be in the moment. No matter what. Decks we mention Transient Light Tarot (sold out and coming back in June 2022) The Pacific Northwest Tarot The Sacred Sisterhood Tarot The Wild Messenger’s Alchemical Tarot Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 47: We’re Baaaack
Hey, look, new year, new us! We’re back and feeling spunky. Just a short episode to touch base and let you all know where we’re at and what we’ve been up to. We share what we got from the winter holidays. We also talk a lot about our lifelong addiction to collecting, storing, and displaying stickers. And we give you all some insight into what to expect from us in 2022. We love you, we think you’re worthy, and you’ll always have a seat at our tarot table. Nurture your light! Decks we mention Tarot for Kids https://www.soundstrue.com/collections/authors-theresa-reed/products/tarot-for-kids “Guide to the Strange and Eternal” Tarot Deck https://cosmicbutcher.bigcartel.com/product/gttsaetarotdeck The Meme Tarot https://usa.doiydesign.com/products/meme-tarot/ Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 46: Uh-oh! Freezing in a Reading
Picture it, you finish shuffling your cards and turn over three. You start your reading and deliver the first part of the reading. All of a sudden your mind blanks, and nothing comes. Uh-oh! You’ve hit a mid-reading block. Hilary and Jaymi demystify mid-reading blocks and give some suggestions for how you break free from the mental block. Thanks go to L for sending in this fun question. Recommended Books: Melissa Cynova’s book Kitchen Table Tarot Liz Worth’s Going Beyond the Little White Book Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 45: Sign Them Up
Pre-recording chatter can lead to a great podcast. In this case, Jaymi asks Melissa and Hilary about how they do their newsletters. Not wanting to waste the airtime, we jumped in and turned it into a podcast. See how awesome we are? We share tips on getting started on yours. Keep a file on newsletters outside of the tarot world and be engaged with who you connect with. Don’t fear your writing style, it takes some time to cultivate. Speak to your friends in the message, know they want to hear from you. Becky Skoobish from https://skoobmark.com recommends: Be consistent (time and date) Use a cohesive theme for the month Drive people to your website cos that’s where the work happens Great Newsletter Resources Melissa and Hilary use http://www.mailchimp.com Jaymi uses https://madmimi.com Book to get Newsletter Ninja https://newsletterninja.net Homework: Do you have space and time for the newsletter? Answer this and then figure out your themes of the year.\ Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 44:Post-reading Aftercare for Readers
Event season is now upon us and knowing how to care for yourself after you do readings is extremely important. Hilary, Onareo, and Jaymi talk about what they do after their readings (both for events or in general). Grounding and disconnecting is the name of the game when it comes to post-reading aftercare. Time to let go of the readings, forget them, and enter back into your own world. Take a simple bath or shower. Turn it into a ritual by adding Epsom salts (magical properties) or baking soda (good for detox). If it’s too late in the evening, then at least wash your hands and face. Wear or keep stones nearby: black tourmaline, selenite wands (good to clear your decks and body). Tiger’s iron helps Jaymi while Onareo uses tiger’s eye. Hilary keeps her mala beads on while reading and she takes off when she’s done. Putting a pinch of salt under your tongue keeps you grounded in-between readings. Scented sprays: Hilary uses color energy aura spray, Jaymi uses 7 Brooms, and a palo santo spray. Onareo uses bergamot (a citrus that helps in getting your power back) on his hands or in his bath. Florida Water is another good cleansing spray. Sleep: Reading is hard work on your body. Let your body get as much rest as it needs to reset itself. Eat something: It doesn’t need to be the fast-food junk that Jaymi gets but eating something after reading does help to break the energy you have. Onareo’s Post-Reading Aftercare Ritual Take the four aces from the minors and shuffle them as you ask, “what should my after-reading ritual be?” Then pick one of the aces and think of all the ways that the elemental energy and do one. Some examples might include Swords (air) = do something mental; read, use feathers. Cups (water) = drink water, have a bath, use sprays. Wands (fire) = burn incense, cleanse with smoke, rub a taper candle over your body and then light it to release that energy. Pentacles (earth) = do something physical; walk, play with crystals, do mudras or yoga. Extra Resources: Aftercare article by Hilary http://tarotbyhilary.com/tarot-reading-aftercare-from-both-sides-of-the-table/ Jaymi’s Favorite Clearing Spray, 7 Brooms https://www.byailynn.com/shop/7-brooms-a-clearing-spray Herbs, oils, and stones can be found everywhere, make sure what you purchase is ethically sourced. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 43: Event Season Cometh
Editor’s note: this episode was recorded on Jaymi's birthday in August. Some shenanigans took place… The holidays are coming up! This means lots of people want to hire readers for their parties. Listen in as we help you go from horror story event pain to living your best event plans. Be aware and understand your needs as you learn the ropes of reading at parties. We’re going deep into some event self-care tips. Do these things during event season: Raise your event prices from Halloween through New Year’s Day. Don’t be near a sound speaker (at all). Where you sit DOES matter. Manage your health. Know who you can get for your backup support. Get a headcount to read for everyone (or offer certificates to those who didn’t get a reading). Clearly express your needs to the client. Take breaks, get help from bartenders, or other helpers. Have an event-aftercare routine. Bring an event go-bag! Things to include (besides decks) are table dressings/crystals, battery-operated candles, tissues, face wipes, hand sanitizer, energy clearing spray, tissues, throat lozenges, water, business cards (and holder), timers (sand or meditation), payment readers. You can still sign up for the Kitchen Table Gathering happening November 6-7, 2021. It’s virtual and you’ll be able to learn from Onareo, Potter, V from Redlight Readings, and our very own Melissa. Hilary and Jaymi will also be in attendance. It’s a fun and fantastic time! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kitchen-table-gathering-tarot-conference-tickets-157000112563 Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 42: Spooky Scary Horror Cards
Hilary and Jaymi welcome guest host Onareo for a spooky trip through tarot’s scary horror cards. Chris is a mystic from the East Coast, and his Instagram feed is fun and informative. He’s also one of the instructors for this year’s Kitchen Table Gathering. As an added bonus, this week’s episode is brought to you by one of our 13 listeners. Lucky number 13 asked, “Which cards for you are the cards you never want to see in a reading for yourself and especially, if different, what cards do you find difficult to read for a client. And how do you overcome that situation, what methods do you use?” Thanks for this excellent question! Hope you don’t get too scared of our responses! *cue maniacal laughter here* You can still sign up for the Kitchen Table Gathering happening November 6-7, 2021. It’s virtual! Come learn from Onareo, V from Redlight Readings, Potter, and our very own Melissa. Hilary and Jaymi will also be in attendance. It’s a fun and fantastic time! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kitchen-table-gathering-tarot-conference-tickets-157000112563 Resources Mentioned: Mary K Greer’s Archetypal Tarot and Who Are You in the Tarot? Theresa Reed’s new deck Tarot for Kids (which is fantastic for readers of ALL ages) Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 41: Give Us Your Gentle Honesty
Fire signs adore honesty; sometimes "brutal honesty." However, sometimes the brutal truth doesn't deliver the message appropriately. So, Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi answer a listener's question, "How do you handle readings where the cards show an outcome that will disappoint?" This week, we share our stories on delivering messages while remaining kind. This is a different delivery than “sugar coating.” Tarot can be a reflection, and our job is to help clients navigate the situations they present to us. Props and shout-outs to Madame Adam for restoring Melissa's tarot faith. Look him up on https://linktr.ee/MadamAdam3 Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Bonus Episode: The Happy Empath?
Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi have been feeling the weight of the pandemic. One of the skills they’ve found helpful for both themselves and those they love is to use the notion of holding space. This means that you be present with your whole mind, body, spirit and listen to yourself or the person you are with without judgment. You listen wholeheartedly with empathy and compassion. It’s an important skill for readers, those on the spiritual path, and anyone wanting healthier relationships. Holding space for self requires a lot of deep breathing, letting go of self-judgments, and cultivating compassion for yourself. As Hilary said, “insert stuff here” Holding space for others is giving them time and attention to talk about what is going on. Don’t solve their issues, don’t judge, don’t make it about you. Let them talk or emote and bear witness to their journey. Jaymi found this article on how to hold space useful: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/holding-space Hilary recommends you read Seth Godin’s The Practice https://bookshop.org/books/the-practice-shipping-creative-work/9780593328972 Melissa also recommends you read The Happy Empath by Christine Rose Elle. You can learn more at Christine’s site at https://www.christineroseelle.com/books/ Also, if you are having a hard time during the pandemic and need someone to talk to, please know there are people here who can listen to you. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. They speak English and Spanish and someone is available 24-hour. Call 800-273-8255. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 40: Make Your Choice with Justice
This week Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi discuss what Justice means to each of them. Justice is a call to action, to help raise and elevate the marginalized voices. The figure on the card isn’t just sitting, they lean forward, a foot peeking out from the robe, ready for action. In fact, you can look at the cards surrounding Justice in your readings to determine the action you should take or when to apply it. Decks mentioned: Next World Tarot The Sasuraibito Tarot Steampunk Tarot The Shadowland Tarot Tarot for All Ages Light Seer’s Tarot Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 39: How Do We Do This
Here it is, the long-awaited HDWDT (howdowedoeeeeet) episode. We collected all your questions and picked the most relevant one. While we read for the winner, this may also apply to you as well. Without further ado, let’s introduce the question and show you a taste of how we read. Hi Cardslingers, My name is G and I'm a big fan of your podcast! I've been reading mostly for myself for about 10 years now, but I've never had a professional read for me. Regardless of the question you choose, I'm interested in seeing your different approaches to a reading. Like most people the pandemic has really worn me down, but I was managing well enough until November. After that, stress from the election, holidays working retail (in a pandemic), and being short-staffed at work had me mentally and physically exhausted. Then to top things off, my grandmother entered hospice and passed away just a few days ago. I feel like I can't quite get my footing. My question is what do I need to do to work towards finding some peace or balance? Thank you for the opportunity! The Cards and decks we used: Melissa: Scorpio Seas Tarot (3 cards) 5 Cups rx, Knight Cups Rx, The Moon Hilary: Radiant Rider Waite Smith Tarot (4 cards, one jumper, all reversed) 6 Cups rx, 7 Swords rx, Queen Swords rx, 10 Cups rx Jaymi: This Might Hurt Tarot (3 cards) Ace Cups, King of Wands, 9 Cups Look at the little things, especially those that bring you joy. Check out Sugar and Sloth https://www.sugarandsloth.co.uk for some cute stationery items. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 38: Cultivating Tarot Discernment
Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi discuss the idea of discernment when we choose trusted resources, whether they’re books or teachers. Beware of gatekeeping. Beware of placing others on a pedestal. Lean heavily on the stories and interpretations in the cards, not the keywords or books. We think that it’s important that readers cultivate tarot discernment by questioning the wisdom of those in the past. Don’t just read books and leave your skills there, synthesize the information into your life, and keep learning from others and from the decks. Grow your knowledge and look for diversity in your decks. Become the eternal student with your tarot practice. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 37: Listener Feedback and Appreciation
In this episode, we read a listener's letter, have some fun with it, and discuss the Celtic Cross for a bit. We really do read each and every letter you send, and Jaymi really does add your ideas for shows in her episode document. So, please keep the emails coming. (Also, happy birthday to J!) https://www.thetarotlady.com/breaking-celtic-cross/ for a quick introduction from our favorite Theresa Reed, The Tarot Lady, to hold you over until we record a fuller Celtic Cross episode. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 36: The Dirty Thirty-Six
V, Hilary, and Jaymi take a divinatory tool detour into Lenormand. We get down and messy with the dirty 36 card deck that gets to the meat of the reading. We talk about the cards, how to read using them, share some stories, and give some cool tips to go deeper. Get started with Lenormand with these links of readers, creators, and instructors we love: V from Red Light Reading http://www.redlightreadings.com Melissa Hill of the Sassy Sibyl https://melissajohill.com/lenormand/ Kendra Hurteau deck designer and author of Under the Roses Lenormand and the Lenormand: Step by Step book Rana George https://ranageorge.com/home-page Jamie Sawyer https://jamiesawyer336.com/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=lenormand Black and the Moon pre-order their Memento Mori Lenormand Deck Emily Rose https://emilyrosedivination.com/learn-to-read-lenormand Maree Bento https://www.divinemuses.net/shop.html Carrie Paris https://carrieparis.com/ Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 35: First Time Jitters
Getting nervous before reading for others is a thing that does happen. Today’s episode discusses the jitters, nerves, and anxieties that can happen when you read for others or get readings. It happens to the best of us, even professionals. Remember to have compassion for yourself, don’t let the brain weasels (negative self-talk) get in the way. Setting expectations helps calm the nerves down. Using an in-take form is one helpful tool to navigate the nerves. We also love and recommend Psychic Tarot by Nancy Antinucci (aka nucc) as a good resource for cultivating sacred amnesia. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 34: Wheel of Fortune, A Constant Evolution
We have a guest host this week, Hilary and Jaymi welcome V from Red Light Readings (http://www.redlightreadings.com) to the show. She’ll be one of the instructors for this year’s Kitchen Table Gathering happening in person this fall in St Louis. “Let go or be dragged,” as we get deep in with the Wheel of Fortune. Save the date! November 6-7, 2021. The 3rd Kitchen Table Gathering in St. Louis, MO is coming. Join the Cardslingers and V for two days of learning, laughter, and in-person shenanigans. Registration and the unveiling of the other instructors coming soon. Decks mentioned: V: The Housewives Tarot by Jude Buffun and Paul Kepple Hilary: Mary El Tarot by Marie White Jaymi: Fantasy World Tarot by Vera Petruk, sold by Make Playing Cards (black and white, color, and plastic color editions available). Apparently, the Spirit Halloween Store-bought the images to print their own version, go figure. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 33: CSI Tarot, Stalker and Jumper Cards
Sometimes tarot does funky things. Today we’re going to talk about two of those strange phenomena that happen a lot. Get ready for an episode of CSI, Tarot edition where we discuss stalker and jumper cards. Stalker cards happen when the same card gets pulled over and over again. It can be drawn in succession, or others can pull it while they’re reading for you. What are they? Why do they follow us around? How can we get them to go away? Identify what situation is going on for you. Examine the card and its meaning, and then do the work it is asking you to do. Once you figure it all out and do the work, it’ll go away. Jumper cards happen when you shuffle a deck. This card (or cards) pops out from the deck and can be examined in several ways. Melissa goes all CSI: Tarot on it, Jaymi views the jumper as an extra message saved for later, and Hilary reads it immediately because it is important. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 32: Rumor Has It
Melissa thanks you all for the outpouring of support with her Go Fund Me account over the past weeks. Hilary and Jaymi also thank you for listening in. We think you’re all great! Today we’re taking on a bunch of tarot myths and rumors which have been passed around for YEARS. Many of the rumors and so-called “rules” are gatekeeping techniques that bar the curious and new seekers. Here’s a rundown of the rumors and rules we have. You cannot buy your first deck Tarot is a closed, or Romany, practice Wrap it in black silk Sleep with it under your pillow If you damage your deck you’re cursed If you lose, or damage, a card, you can’t use the deck Tarot is precious and you must treat it as a divine object Don’t let others touch your deck (consent is sexy!) You have to read reversals/Can’t read for yourself The fate revealed in the tarot is unavoidable Beware of these rumors and “rules” and the readers who use them to take away your personal will. Yes, Melissa is STILL pissed about the loss of her first Shadowscapes Tarot deck. And do NOT touch her cards without asking her. She will not be polite. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 31 Cards and Stars: tarot and astrology
This episode was recorded while Melissa was dealing with her health. Hilary and Jaymi reached into the listener bag and grabbed another topic from one of our seven listeners. They wanted us to know how we use tarot and astrology together. For the most part Hilary and Jaymi experiment and play with astrology while reading the cards. There is so much out there and you can find a lot more people and books than we have time to cover. Hilary’s Tarot Raps on Tarot and Astrology: Part 1: https://twitter.com/i/events/948363574501617665?s=20 Part 2: https://twitter.com/i/events/953431936663506944 Part 3: https://twitter.com/i/events/955969898685059072 Sally Phillips from tarot.com listing: https://www.tarot.com/astrology/tarot-cards Natal Chart Sites and Apps Astro.com Cafeastrology.com Time Passages Pro for iOS ($30) Books and Decks Legacy of the Divine Tarot by Ciro Marchetti Moonology Deck by Yasmine Boland Tarot and Astrology by Corrine Kenner Astrology for Real Life by Theresa Reed is a fantastic beginner’s book Queer Cosmos by Colin Bedell for queer astrology knowledge You Were Born for This by Chani Nicholas 36 Decans by T. Susan Chang (in-depth info on the astrological correspondence of the minors) Tarot Coupling: Resources & Resolutions for Relationship Readings by Gina G. Thies for relationship readings Follow These Astrologers Theresa Reed Amelia Quint Tarot for Writers list by Jeanna Kadlec The People's Oracle Dayna Lynn Nuckolls (@PeoplesOracle on Twitter) Homework: Look at your sun, moon, and rising (or any other three astrological elements you want to compare) and pull out the corresponding cards and see what you think. Do you agree with the info, or not, and what do you think of it all? Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 30: Tarot By the Numbers
This episode was recorded in December 2020 when Melissa had a birthday. Strap in everyone, we get nerdy this week. Listener Chuck K reminded us to talk about the birth card stuff that Hilary and Jaymi use in their readings. So, we did, and Melissa got to be the primary test case. She was kicking and huffing as we gladly analyzed her from this tarot by the numbers perspective. How do you calculate birth cards? Well, it’s easier than you think. Add the numbers together. Keep adding until the number is between 1 and 22 (this is your Personality Number). You may then add the digits of that sum to find your Soul Number. [birth month, birth day, birth year] ____ + ____ + ____ + ____ = ____ [birth number] “Since we are looking for twenty-two possible results for a Personality Card, then a method of adding dates that maximizes these results will serve us best. That is why [Mary K. Greer] recommends[s] the addition method.” —Who Are You in the Tarot?, p. 36 If you get a single-digit or a sum greater than 22: Since there are only 22 cards in the Major Arcana, reduce the number to 22 or less (to result in a single-digit). In cases like these, it results in the same Personality and Soul Card (in Melissa’s case, she is a Single 9 Hermit; in Hilary’s case, she is a Single 4 Emperor; and Jaymi reduces her 21 World card to a 3 Empress). If you get 19, you have three cards: The Sun/The Magician/The Wheel of Fortune (MLK is a 19, for example) If you get 22, Emperor/Fool: combine great impulsiveness and mastery/22 is a master number in Numerology The constellations of the tarot run through the Magician to the Hermit card. For example, if you get a 16, you’re not the Tower alone! You’re in the constellation of the Chariot (Mastery through Change 16/7) because 16 reduces by addition to 7 (1+6=7). Homework: Test out the Birth Card systems and see what they have to say for you. Resources: Tarot for Your Self, 35th-anniversary edition by Mary K Greer Who Are You in the Tarot?: Discover Your Birth and Year Cards and Uncover Your Destiny by Mary K Greer The Tarot School’s Birth Card Calculator Want to go deeper? Take the Amberstone’s Birth Card course Donate to St Louis Metro Trans and make Melissa happy Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 29: You First, Don’t Read When You’re Not at Your Best
Help Melissa out! Share or donate what you can. Visit the Go Fund Me here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-melissa-and-joe-out. Thinking about doing readings while you’re not at your best? Spoiler alert: it’s not a good idea. Hilary and Jaymi talk about their stories and practices for reading while ill. Put your mask on first before you help someone else. Understand your capacity, manage expectations, and hold integrity for you and the others you are reading for. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 28: The Hermit, A Box We Can’t Check
This one’s for you Stewart Kaplan. Thank you for shining your light on tarot and the Rider Waite Smith deck on our community and coming off the mountain to do so. We are all in your debt. The Hermit is not the single, lone wizard everyone makes him out to be. He is a trailblazer, the visionary, and always comes back to share their thoughts to the masses. He is the one who knows themselves so well that they can handle the challenges life throws at them. “As close to the sacred as we can get, but not really.” There is a hint of self-care, and self-love, and knowledge and awareness with this card. How can you work and deal with others if you cannot be comfortable with yourself first? Homework: Understand your love language. Find the light that pulls you forward and keep working with it. Melissa wants you to read Tom Robbins Tibetan Peach Pie. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 27: Strength, the Annoying Gym Teacher
It’s been a while since we’ve shared our thoughts on a card. So, in this episode, we’re chatting about Strength. We’re not asking you to buck-up and keep on moving. Instead, we see this card asking you to lean into the title where you find trust, faith, and hope. There is the capacity to help others and heal ourselves in this card. It’s a personal choice on what Strength means to each of us. We also share our favorite cards from several decks. Note: Sometimes, a tarot deck switches Strength and Justice in their majors' story. So if you are using a deck with Strength as number 11, the information here still applies. Homework: Figure out what strength looks like to you. Where does it show up in your life? Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 26: Length Matters, How Long Should a Reading Take?
We reached into the listener handbag and pulled this question from Jones Davy on Twitter. They asked us, “Does how long you spend on a reading depend on your mood, the question, or something else?” So happy to oblige. Listen in and see how each cardslinger handles the container for their professional, event, and personal readings. Know your limitations for various situations and understand how you work with others. Thank you so much for asking this. Homework: Figure out how long it takes you to do a reading. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 25: Into the Mystic (Part 2)
In part two of the mystical exploration, we go back to early divination when games and old-time knowledge were commonplace tools. Folklore, magic, and divination go hand in hand and can teach us so many skills. We cover grade school games of cootie-catchers and M.A.S.H, spirit boards, pendulums, and runes. This episode shows you that nothing is sacred and everything can become a divination tool if you have the desire for it. Hilary recommends you go to Pandora Witch for spirit boards: https://pandorawitch.shop/collections/fiendies-ouija-boards Jaymi found a free cootie-catcher download, so you make your own: https://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/rainstormrainbow/cootiecatcher.jpg Melissa wants you to know if you have depression, you can find help! Call 1-800-273-8255 and talk to a friendly voice. Homework: Test drive a playful divination tool, and let us know what you’ve done! Leave a comment on our site or in our inbox. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 24: Come Sit At Our Tarot Table
Welcome to 2021, everyone! One of our seven listeners asked us: “Is there room in the "cardslingers posse" for someone who loves the cards but doesn't want to read professionally (or for other people, period)? I love everything about cards - tarot or oracle - but have no desire to read as a business. However, I'd like to meet and mingle with others who take the cards as seriously as I do. Would I be welcome as a non-reader in the online community or at conferences if I don't have the same end-goal as professional readers?” Yes, listeners, we welcome you to our posse. Everyone is free to gather at the tarot table. No matter what your interest level in cartomancy is. We round out this episode by discussing our reasons for gathering, stories about what goes on in conferences, and give tips for convention survival. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 23: Fire That Freaker
Happy Holidays, listeners! For the end of our first year’s episodes, we go through and teach you how to fire clients. There is NO such thing as a tarot emergency. Set up your business to succeed by doing things like pre-screen. Craft a good ethics page, so your clients know exactly what is expected of them, and you, while you read. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 22: The Chariot: Getting It Done
Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi continue their thoughts on the cards by talking about The Chariot. It takes imagination, drive, and flare to chase your dreams. Listen as they discuss and compare meanings and share favorite deck images from four decks. We also highly recommend you buy The Tarot Coloring Book by Theresa Reed. You learn so much about the cards when you color in all the details. Find it at your local metaphysical, or bookstore through IndieBound. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 21: Dealing with Hard Readings
Sometimes readings aren’t all shiny and happy. Sometimes, the reading gets deep and unexpected. In these hard readings, tarot readers have an even more important job than tossing cards onto a table. We hold space, really listen to our clients and give them time to speak, and bear witness to their journey. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 20: Shields Up! Learning Boundaries
Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi take you on a whirlwind tour of boundaries and how you can use them in your personal, professional, and in-between times. Knowing your boundaries in these three areas helps you strengthen your practice and conserves your energy. As they say, “Learn when and where to say f*ck off”. Good Boundary Web Stuff: Hilary’s surprise workshop on Boundaries Modern Witches Guide to Healthy Boundaries by Ethony Long and Good Reading List: Hilary's recommendations Dare to Lead by Brené Brown Codependent No More by Melody Beattie Jaymi's Recommendations Unfuck Your Boundaries by Faith G Harper (fantastic beginner book on the subject) Boundaries, where you end and I begin by Anne Katherine, M.A. (Good intro for empaths and others who have a hard time understanding rules versus boundaries) Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend (the title is a bit “god” preachy, but has good info for everyone) Setting Boundaries will Set you Free by Nancy Levin (on Jaymi’s TBR pile) Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 19: Engaging Client in Readings Tips and Tricks
This week’s episode comes from our listener Nichole. Thanks for listening and requesting our input on this! It’s not easy being a new reader. So, we’re here to give some advice on how to make connections with clients and your readings smoother. Gotta have questions! http://tarotbyhilary.com/howtoframequestions/ Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 18: Shameless Self Promotions and Tarot Magic
When you get three authors on a podcast, you are bound to have some shameless self-promotions. Melissa’s new book, Kitchen Table Magic, is out this month. So, the ladies discuss what magic is and how you can use tarot for spells and rituals. Go buy Kitchen Table Tarot from: Pathways Books in St Louis Left Bank Book in St Louis Amazon (Kindle and Paperback) Want more spells and rituals? Go buy Jaymi’s book, Tarot Inspired Life: Powell’s Books in Portland, OR Amazon (Kindle and paperback) Read Hilary’s blog for some awesome spells and ritual ideas: Charming a Tarot Card Tarot Ritual Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 17: Sexy, Sexy Fun Choices
Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi* continue their thoughts on the cards by talking about the Lovers. They discuss and compare meanings and share favorite deck images; in addition to swearing a lot and talking about sex, body positivity, self-acceptance, and where they enjoy seeing the Lovers appear in readings. (* FYI, jaymi was referring to a new years’ eve party porn video in this episode.) Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 16: Into the Mystic
We love tarot! We also love other systems. So we’re going to talk your ears off about all the other items we're all into! Tarot Scorpio Sea Tarot by Melissa Cynova and Maggie Stiefvater Tarot Nova Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham and Abigail Larson Oracles Awakened Dawn Oracle by Ethony Ethony Empty Cup Oracle Nature’s Portals Oracle by Jamie Sawyer I Ching (Jaymi's currently using Benebell Wen’s deck) Opal Oracle Cards by Heather Agosta Work Your Light Oracle by Rebecca Campbell Starseed Oracle by Rebecca Campbell Magpie Oracle Kit by Carrie Paris Tessera Oracle (affirmation/reading/talisman) Spirit Boards (so many out there, try the ones we linked) Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 15: The Hierophant: The Key is the Key
Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi continue their thoughts on the cards by talking about the Hierophant. They discuss and compare their meanings and share favorite deck images. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 14: Caught in a Bad Reading
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh! In this episode, Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi discuss their experience with bad readings and how to deal with them. Recommended Reading from Hilary: http://tarotbyhilary.com/how-to-recover-from-giving-a-bad-reading/ Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 13: Reversals: Flip This Shit
Thanks to listener @14Asterion on Twitter for requesting this topic! We’re discussing the wide, or not so wide, world of tarot reversals today. Listen in as Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi talk about what happens when you flip cards around. Want to learn more about reversals and develop your own relationship with them? Look for these great books: Tarot Reversals by Mary K Greer https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Tarot-Reversals-Special-Topics/dp/1567182852 Tarot Reversals for Beginners by Leeza Robertson https://smile.amazon.com/Tarot-Reversals-Beginners-Approaches-Upside-Down/dp/0738752711/ Learning Tarot Reversals by Joan Bunning https://smile.amazon.com/Learning-Tarot-Reversals-Joan-Bunning-ebook/dp/B007L4T93W Holistic Tarot by Benebell Wen (which features reversals and much, much more) https://smile.amazon.com/Holistic-Tarot-Integrative-Approach-Personal/dp/158394835X Send us your questions. We will answer them. Use our email, it gets lonely. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 12: The Emperor: Put Your Stink All Over That Throne
Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi continue their thoughts on the cards by talking about the Emperor. They discuss and compare their meanings and share favorite deck images. Homework assignment: Find any card you are having an issue with and figure out how to make it better for you. Post it on twitter and tag @cardslingerscc so we can see your thoughts. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 11: The Empress
Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi continue their thoughts on the cards by talking about the Empress. They discuss and compare their meanings and share favorite deck images. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. You can also follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 10: What Can Three White Women Do?
The answer is a lot more than you think. Listen in as Hilary, Melissa, and Jaymi delve into Black Lives Matter and what can be done. Educate yourselves, lift up marginalized voices, and support in your capacity. Donate where you can. Speak up against racism and microaggressions. Black Lives Matter! Books White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43708708-white-fragility So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35099718-so-you-want-to-talk-about-race Black Tarot Resources Brown Girl Tarot® Library http://www.browngirltarot.com/library/ -- wonderful black and people of color library resource brought to you by Amanda Michelle Jones. Asali Earthwork https://www.asaliearthwork.com -- List of decks Decks Courtney Alexander -- Dust II Onyx https://dust2onyx.com Oubria -- The Melanated Tarot https://www.oubria.com/melanated-classic-tarot.html Gina Thies -- Tarot of the Moors https://tarotadvisor.com/tarot-of-the-moors/ Readers V of Red Light Tarot -- http://www.redlightreadings.com Gina Thies -- https://tarotadvisor.com/meet-gina/ Gina Jean -- no website. Learn more about Gina from Theresa at The Tarot Lady https://www.thetarotlady.com/talkin-tarot-with-gina-jean/ Rachel Rodgers -- business coach, https://helloseven.co/about/ Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. You can also follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.
Episode 9: Dance Monkey, Dance
I double-dog dare you to be psychic! Hilary, Melissa, and Jaymi talk about the skeptics who come to readers for readings; free readings; and receiving money for the talent. They reveal their feels about being challenged in the art of reading cards. They also advise on how to deal with skeptics in the future. Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. You can also follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.