Reading Tarot Differently with Laura Tempest Zakroff

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In this episode, the hosts discuss tarot reading with Laura Tempest Zakroff, focusing on their new book and a more accessible approach to tarot.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome back Laura Tempest Zakroff to talk about their new book, Tarot by Tempest, and they approach to reading tarot through pattern, rhythm, imagery, and elemental relationships. Together, they explore why tarot does not have to be intimidating, how the Minor Arcana can become more accessible, and why rigid meanings often get in the way of real spiritual insight. They also dive into Laura’s wo...

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Hosts: Leandra Witchwood, Elyse Welles

Guest: Laura Tempest Zakroff

Topics covered

• Tarot reading
• spiritual insight
• Minor Arcana
• pattern recognition
• imagery
• elemental relationships

Keywords

• Tarot
• spirituality
• Minor Arcana
• pattern
• imagery
• elemental relationships
• Tarot by Tempest

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Books & works: Tarot by Tempest

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