Tarot Bytes

Episode 236. How can creativity be a form of self-care? Can the Tarot play a role? Authors Cassandra Snow and Siri Vincent Plouff join me to answer those questions. We also talk about their new book Lessons From the Empress: A Tarot Workbook for Self-Care and Creative Growth (my absolute fave new Tarot book!). Also: I like to say that I save the best for last. This will be my final Tarot Bytes podcast.

Episode 235. You've probably seen the stereotypes portrayed in popular media: fortune tellers with scarves in dark rooms, turning over the Death card and exclaiming imminent doom. Or maybe you have other ideas about tarot readers such as assuming they can read minds. Author Michael Herkes aka The Glam Witch joins me to debunk these misconceptions. He also gives the inside scoop about his newest book, Astrology for Witches: Enhance Your Rituals, Spells, and Practices with the Magic of the Cosmos.

When people come to a tarot reader, the two most common queries are about getting paid...or laid. So which cards might indicate sexy times? Gabriela Herstik, the author of Sacred Sex, joins me to discuss the sexiest tarot cards.

Episode 231. Has your relationship with Tarot bottomed out? Feel like you never want to touch your cards again? This can happen to even the most ardent Tarot fanatic. Burnout or negative experiences can affect how you feel about your cards. Rashunda Tarot of Stay Woke Tarot joins me to talk about how she fell out of love - and back with Tarot. She shares a beautiful method for reconnecting with your Tarot practice that you'll want to use any time you've lost that lovin' feeling.

Episode 229. Do you wonder what your dreams mean? Find yourself thumbing through a dream dictionary only to feel it doesn't apply to you? Tarot might be able to help you! In this episode of Tarot Bytes, Mimi Young of Ceremonie joins me to teach how she uses tarot for dream interpretation.

Episode 227. What is Cardology and how does it differ from Tarot? In this episode, Laura Haehl talks about Cardology, an ancient divination system using playing cards and astrology. You can learn about yourself, your loved ones, and so much more from a simple card!

Episode 225. Over the years, there have been some common tarot reading problems I've experienced...and others have as well. Some of the most typical: drawing a blank, skeptics, vague questions, relying on the little white book too much, being ungrounded, and more. I'm sharing some quick tips on how to avoid these tarot reading problems so you can keep reading with confidence!

Episode 223. If you want to feature guests on your tarot podcast or live stream, you need to know how to conduct a great interview. Onareo has a knack for getting people to open up and talk. In this special episode of Tarot Bytes you'll learn how he prepares for an interview, selects guests, and shines the spotlight on them. We also talk about originality and kindness - two things to keep in mind when you're hosting anything featuring authors, artists, and tarot folks.

Episode 221. Crystals, tarot, astrology, yoga...these wellness practices seem to be getting hotter by the minute. But for too long, the metaphysical industry has been centered around white, cis-gendered, able-bodied, heteronormative folks. Thankfully, that is changing. People want inclusivity - and when it happens, communities thrive. While there is more diversity than ever before, we have a very long way to go. Artist Krystal Banner joins me to discuss why representation matters in wellness practices - and what we can do to make sure everyone gets a seat at the table. We also discuss her new Absolute Affirmations deck, one of my fave new spiritual tools.

Episode 219. The Major Arcana is associated with the bigger picture and spiritual lessons. In a way, it can be compared to The Hero's Journey, a myth about a hero who embarks on a journey and must overcome challenges along the way. This transforms them on a deep level. Tarot reader Maisy Bristol joins me to talk about the hero's journey in the tarot cards.

Episode 217. Do you suffer from creative blocks? Ever get a project sidelined because you can't move past that blank page? In this episode, beloved tarot deck artist Chris-Anne Donnelly joins me to teach how she uses oracle and tarot cards to move past those blocks. She also shares other techniques that have helped keep her artistic groove.

Episode 215. Sometimes a tarot reading doesn't make sense. When that happens, readers will often choose a "clarifying card." A clarifying card can offer additional guidance and so much more. Victoria Constantino, author of Tarot by the Moon: Spreads & Spells for Every Month of the Year, shares her thoughts and techniques about clarifying cards.

Episode 213. Do you wonder how tarot readers get started? Curious on how some make the transition from tarot professional to writer...or deck creator? Sarah Potter joins me today for a fun and frank discussion on our tarot journeys. Learn how we made the leap from hobbyist to pro - and author. Sarah also gives the inside scoop on her new deck, The Cosmo Tarot!