Menage a Tarot Podcast

In this episode, based on a listener request, we take on the Celtic Cross where we do an actual reading for the upcoming season and break down the positions and their meanings in the highly popular spread. Spring 2017 forecast - Celtic Cross The Cross Position 1: Situation - The Devil Position 2: Opportunity/Challenge - Knight of Swords Position 3: Subconscious/Foundation - The Hanged Man Position 4: Immediate Past - Judgement Position 5: SuperEgo/Ideal Outcome - Ace of Cups Position 6: Immediate Future - Ten of Swords The Wand Position 7: The Ego/Self - The Empress Position 8: Environment/Outside Perspective - Temperance Position 9: What You Need to Know - Six of Cups Position 10: Final Outcome - Eight of Wands a2lXQQ4YAUe5qhCA4aQe

In this episode we discuss the correlation between Tarot and magic(k). Are there magical properties to Tarot? Can Tarot be employed for spellcasting or manifestation? == Useful Info == Tarot Spells with Sasha Graham - BiddyTarot https://www.biddytarot.com/tarot-for-magic/ Books pertaining to Tarot and magic on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=tarot+magic https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=tarot+magick&rh=n%3A283155%2Ck%3Atarot+magick Echkart Tolle, spiritual teacher https://www.eckharttolle.com Alan Watts, philosopher/speaker http://www.alanwatts.com

In this episode we discuss what influences we draw on when reading Tarot. What fuels and charges our intuition and imagination? What is the source for our repository of symbolism? == Points of Interest == Books mentioned Keri Smith, author Wreck This Journal https://www.amazon.com/Wreck-This-Journal-Keri-Smith/dp/039953346X Living Out Loud https://www.amazon.com/Living-Out-Loud-Keri-Smith/dp/0811836746 Kate’s new book: Your Alter-Ego Revealed: A Workbook https://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/shop-2/alter-ego-workbook/ The Seth books by Jane Roberts https://www.amazon.com/Jane-Roberts/e/B000APH242 TV shows and films mentioned Dead Famous (tv series) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407379/ Doctor Who (tv series) http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006q2x0 Stranger Things (tv series) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4574334/ The Matrix (movie) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133093/ Dirk Gently (tv series) http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01d8jmz

Join us on this episode where we each draw a card and explain how that particular card relates to our own lives in some way. Plus stay tuned for our general reading of what’s to come in 2017! == Links and References == Kate draws from: Anna K Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/anna-k/ David draws from: Cosmic Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/cosmic/ Ronda draws from: Tarot Illuminati http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/illuminati/ Meaning of the Dolphin from Medicine Cards http://scottfoglesong.printandwebdesign.com/40-dolphin.pdf Theresa Reed on the business of Tarot https://menageatarot.com/episode-archive/theresa-reed-on-the-business-of-tarot/ Brigit from Biddy Tarot https://www.biddytarot.com/ Ethony Dawn http://ethony.com/ Kate’s handmade Tarot box https://youtu.be/woiiCrORqIE#t=08m32s Cards drawn for the New Year (2017) Kate - Page of Swords David - Two of Pentacles Ronda - Three of Wands

This episode we dive into oracle cards. How do they stack up to Tarot cards? What are the differences? But first, we draw cards pertaining to the U.S. election result. == Helpful links and such == Rune Soup podcast http://runesoup.com/category/podcast/ Goddess Guidance Oracle cards by Doreen Virtue http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/goddess-guidance/ Medicine Cards by Jamie Sams and David Carson http://www.medicinecards.com/ Dreaming in Color: Luman deck by Mindy Sommers http://www.dreamingincolor.us Aeclectic Tarot for deck reference http://www.aeclectic.net Les Vampires Oracle deck http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/les-vampires-oracle/ The Alchemist Oracle http://innerhue.bigcartel.com/product/connected-free-the-alchemist-oracle The Wisdom Keepers Oracle deck https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Keepers-Oracle-Deck-Guidebook/dp/0692514910/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 Biddy Tarot Podcast https://www.biddytarot.com/category/podcast/ American Tarot Association for Tarot certification http://www.ata-tarot.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=featured&Itemid=115

This episode we discuss giving readings from a distance vs. in person. Is there a difference? We’ll let you know what we think. == Links and notes == Rune Soup podcast http://runesoup.com/category/podcast/ Fate Foretold: The Tarot Card game https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/73252002/fate-foretold-the-tarot-card-game?ref=discovery Tarot Hex screwdrivers http://www.banggood.com/Tarot-Color-Compact-Hexagonal-Screwdriver-TL901002total-4-p-927454.html

This episode we bring you something different, a bit of a treat! We’ll be performing two card readings… on each other! Take a listen and get a peek into our lives as well as our reading styles! Kate question #1: Which endeavor to focus on next? Ronda - 3 of Pentacles David - Faith (The Heirophant) Ronda question #1: How best to detox from negativity experienced during travel back home? Kate - King of Swords David - Judgement David question #1: What approach to take with selecting auditions? Kate - King of Wands Ronda - Knight of Wands Kate question #2: Choosing naturopathic vs. allopathic treatment for a specific health issue? David - 2 of Wands Ronda - Knight of Cups Ronda question #2: How much focus to place on a particular endeavor/project? David - 2 of Swords Kate - 6 of Wands David question #2: What sort of vacation should I consider next? Kate - 6 of Pentacles Ronda - 9 of Swords Dr. Andrew Weil - Integration of Holistic and Western medicine http://www.drweil.com/

This episode we bring you the “lost” episode from this summer, a little something to fill in before the season starts. We do a bit more deconstruction of various cards, as well as entertain some tangents. Here we go! == Links and References == Ronda’s deck: Witches Tarot http://www.witchestarot.com/ Kate’s deck: Linestrider Tarot http://www.linestridertarot.com/ David’s deck: Ol’ reliable (Rider Waite Tarot) Dharma Drum Mountain http://www.dharmadrum.org/ Joy Star http://www.psychicjoystar.com/ Star Talk Radio http://www.startalkradio.net/

Welcome to our July summer special episode! We discuss how working with the Tarot shifts during the summer season. Join us as we discuss other non-Tarot related topics as well. It is summer, after all… == Notes and references == Wiccan Sabbats and rituals http://www.wicca-spirituality.com/wiccan-holidays.html Books by Scott Cunningham https://www.llewellyn.com/author.php?author_id=2769 Animal Wisdom Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/animal-wisdom/ Animal Wise Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/animal-wise/ Linestrider Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/linestrider-tarot/

On this episode we talk about everyone’s favorite topic… sex! We discuss sex in relation to the Tarot regarding symbolism, sexy decks, sex readings, and our fun draw-a-card sex game! == Notes and Links == Christiana Gaudet - Fortune Stellar (book) http://www.christianagaudet.com/catalog/fortune-stellar-what-every-professional-tarot-reader-needs-to-know Kate’s interview with Christiana Gaudet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hgrnhbi8FM Erotic decks on Aeclectic Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/erotic.shtml Royo Dark Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/royo-dark/ Kate’s Court Cards in Bed! Part 1 - https://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/2014/03/26/tarot-court-cards-bed-part-one-queens/ Part 2 - https://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/2014/04/08/tarot-court-cards-bed-part-2-pages/ Part 3 - https://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/2014/06/10/knights-tarot-bed/ Part 4 - https://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/2015/08/25/the-tarot-court-cards-in-bed-part-4-the-kings/ Judy Tenuta, comedian http://www.judytenuta.com/ Woodlands - Tarot board game https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1488249289/woodlands?ref=discovery https://ajk73inc.wordpress.com/ Tarot by Alexander Daniloff http://www.daniloff-art.it/Tarocchi%20gallery/Tarot%20by%20Alexander%20Daniloff%202012.htm Kate’s ebook - Tarot Card Spreads for Love, Sex, & Relationships https://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/shop-2/tarot-card-spreads-love-sex-relationships/ Ronda’s ebook - Modern Oracle Tarot: Hello https://modernoracle.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/hello.pdf David’s audiobook narrations http://www.audible.com/search?advsearchKeywords=david+s+dear

Once again we bring you another delightful Q&A this episode! We answer many of your questions as well as some of the most frequently asked questions, and a couple of ones that take you down the rabbit hole! == Related Links == Benebell Wen on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/benebellwen/?fref=nf Great article explaining Saturn Return http://astrostyle.com/saturn-return/ Article on seven year cycles http://dreamhawk.com/body-and-mind/every-seven-years-you-change/ Kate’s article regarding when the same card keeps showing up http://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/2013/04/13/when-the-same-tarot-card-keeps-showing-up-this-is-what-it-means/ Hello From Heaven by Bill and Judy Guggenheim http://www.after-death.com/ The Highest and the Best: A Gifted Healer’s Vision of Third-Millennium Medicine and Humanity’s Intuitive Evolution by Sallie Christensen and Gina Mazza Hillier http://www.amazon.com/The-Highest-Best-Third-Millennium-Humanitys/dp/0738841897 The Healer's Manual: A Beginner's Guide to Energy Therapies by Ted Andrews https://www.amazon.com/Healers-Manual-Beginners-Therapies-Llewellyns-ebook/dp/B00B1TCUJ8?ie=UTF8&btkr=1&ref_=dp-kindle-redirect Tarot of the Silicon Dawn http://egypt.urnash.com/tarot/ Support us on Patreon www.patreon.com/menageatarot

This episode we discuss various influences in our Tarot practices. What inspires us and keeps us going? Where can we draw inspiration to keep Tarot fresh for us? See what we have to say about that. == Related links == Theresa Reed - The Tarot Lady http://www.thetarotlady.com Kate’s mission statement http://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/about-tarot-reader-kate/ Aeclectic Tarot’s free readings http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/free-readings/ Tarot.com free readings http://product.tarot.com/tarot/select.php?tab=sample Galaxy Tarot mobile app http://www.galaxytone.com/galaxytarot/ The Hermetic Philosophy - The Kybalion http://www.sacred-texts.com/eso/kyb/ 21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card by Mary K. Greer http://www.amazon.com/Mary-Greers-Ways-Read-Tarot/dp/0738707848 Dan Savage column in the Stranger http://www.thestranger.com/savage-love Savage Love podcast http://www.savagelovecast.com/ StarTalk Radio Show with Neil DeGrasse Tyson http://www.startalkradio.net/

On this episode we discuss decks, decks, and more decks. Decks we like, decks we dislike, decks of note, and many other things pertaining to decks. Enjoy! == Notes and Links == The Wild Unknown Tarot https://www.thewildunknown.com/products/tarot-deck Lumina Tarot http://www.innerhue.bigcartel.com/product/lumina-tarot Fountain Tarot http://www.fountaintarot.com/deck.html Mary-El Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/mary-el/ Chrysalis Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/chrysalis-tarot/ Witches Tarot http://www.witchestarot.com/ Dame Darcy Mermaid Tarot https://www.etsy.com/listing/115761273/mermaid-tarot-decks-dame-darcy-oracle Osho-Zen Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/osho-zen/ Robin Wood Tarot http://www.robinwood.com/Catalog/Books/BookPages/RWTDeck.html Morgan Greer Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/morgan-greer/ Tarot Illuminati http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/illuminati/ New Orleans Voodoo Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/new-orleans-voodoo/ Mystic Meg Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/mystic-meg/ 78 Tarot Nautical, Tarot of the Water https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kayti/78-tarot-nautical Vanessa Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/vanessa/ Tarot of Pagan Cats http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/pagan-cats/ Housewives Tarot http://www.housewivestarot.com/ Lucy Lescot Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/ludy-lescot/ Steampunk Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/steampunk-fell/ Kitchen Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/kitchen/ Aquarian Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/aquarian/ Thoth (Aleister Crowley) Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/aleister-crowley-thoth/ Black Cats Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/black-cats/ Animal Wisdom Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/animal-wisdom/ Animal Wise Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/animal-wise/ Medicine Cards http://www.medicinecards.com/ Cosmic Tarot http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/cosmic/

In our latest episode we have a good ol’ fashion conversation about cards. Specific cards we like, we have little use for, and cards we just can’t seem to “get”. == Notes and Links == Cards that fill us with wonder Kate - The Star Ronda - The Moon, Page of Cups David - The Fool, Six of Swords Stevie Nicks in episode of American Horror Story http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3223264/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_1 15 Things You Should Know About Michelangelo's 'Pietà' http://mentalfloss.com/article/63602/15-things-you-should-know-about-michelangelos-pieta Discussion on The Devil Cards that confuse Kate - Five of Swords, Justice Ronda - Judgement (Karma) David - Justice Discussion on Death How To Be Dead by Dave Turner http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Reaper-Comedy-Horror-Series-ebook/dp/B00H17V7OS Incarnations of Immortality series by Piers Anthony https://www.goodreads.com/series/43591-incarnations-of-immortality Cards that represent us/speak to us personally Kate - The High Priestess, Queen of Cups, Knight of Pentacles, Queen of Pentacles Ronda - Queen of Swords, Queen of Cups David - The Magician, King of Pentacles Cards we could do without David - Seven of Cups, Two of Cups Ronda - Judgement Kate - Five of Swords Benebell Wen mentions forthcoming book, The Tao of Craft https://benebellwen.com/benebell/

On this episode we take a look at what’s coming up in 2016. We do a round robin drawing of cards on different topics and influences in the upcoming year. == Helpful links == Kate’s deck - Helices Tarot Ronda’s deck - Rider Waite Tarot David’s deck - Witches Tarot Love and Relationships Ronda - Queen of Swords Kate - King of Swords David - Ace of Swords Social influences David - Five of Pentacles Kate - Four of Wands Ronda - Six of Swords Work and career Kate - Ace of Swords Ronda - Two of Wands David - Three of Wands Health Kate - The Fool David - The Emperor Ronda - Knight of Pentacles Personal growth David - Karma (Judgement) Ronda - The Star Kate - Queen of Wands Fun! Kate - Seven of Pentacles Ronda - Five of Wands David - Nine of Swords Myth busters, television show http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/mythbusters/ Brigit with Biddy Tarot http://www.biddytarot.com/ Brigit and Kate’s webinar, How to Read Tarot for Yourself in 5 Minutes https://www.biddytarot.com/webinar/tarot-for-yourself/ Ronda featured in Pittsburgh City Paper http://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/three-pittsburgh-psychics-make-predictions-for-2016/Content?oid=1880777

After a brief holiday hiatus we return with an interesting episode on current events. We look at each event and decide which Tarot cards best represent that event. == Helpful Links == Donald Trump: The Emperor (reversed) | 6 of Wands | 7 of Cups | 5 of Swords | 7 of Swords | Judgment | The Tower Mandy Moore/Ryan Adams divorce: 4 of Pentacles | 9 of Cups | 4 of Cups (Osho Zen) | 7 of Swords GMO salmon: The Chariot | The World | The Tower Josh Duggar on Ashley Madison website: The Hierophant | The Devil | 7 of Swords | The Chariot Saint West, daughter of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian*: we had nothing * we mentioned an unremarkable picture of Saint West. Not sure who we were looking at as no photos of the baby had been released yet at the time of this recording Dramatic Irish weather reporter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCDNFJbPopM 3 of Pentacles | The Hanged Man | The Empress Jim Cantore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPm4vUILinQ commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48r4IQTB3NE Mother Nature - The Year Without a Santa Claus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BadOQnwjS3w Game of Thrones: 5 of Swords/Wands | 5 of Cups | 7 of Wands | Knight of Swords 50 Shades of Grey popularity: The Lovers | 9 of Cups | The Moon Climate change & the environment: Knight of Swords | The Hanged Man | The Chariot | 8 of Swords Swedish Girl Tarot’s sources of inspiration https://www.youtube.com/user/owlmoon513/videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTyeZz1YWGRSbQWVatD71Ig/videos

On this latest episode we discuss a popular Tarot topic… spreads! Traditional spreads, making one’s own spreads, breaking down spreads. Give it a listen! == Helpful Links == Power Tarot by Trish MacGregor and Phyllis Vega (book) http://www.amazon.com/Power-Tarot-Specific-Important-Question/dp/0684841851 Medicine Cards: The Discovery of Power Through the Ways of Animals by Jamie Sams and David Carson (book) http://www.amazon.com/Power-Tarot-Specific-Important-Question/dp/0684841851 “Chicks abound” - Queen of Swords with Nine of Pentacles http://myownminister.com/2015/10/25/queen-of-swords-with-nine-of-pentacles/ “Hope when you’ve got nothing else, he once told us. But if you´ve got anything else, then for Heaven’s sake, Do it!” Neil Gaiman, Interworld Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (novel) http://erinmorgenstern.com/writing/the-night-circus/ Daily Tarot Girl - 6 e-courses for $99 (limited time offer) http://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/shop-2/ Modern Oracle Tarot - Seasons of the Year special $5 off (limited time offer) https://modernoracle.wordpress.com/free-special-offers/ New item - Handmade Peace Tarot book on Quirk and Flotsam https://www.etsy.com/listing/257920772/tarot-book-plus-custom-tarot-reading?ref=shop_home_active_1

This episode David, Ronda, and Kate randomly draw a card Round Robin style and discuss their takes on each one. == Helpful Links == Kate’s deck - Dame Darcy Mermaid Tarot https://www.etsy.com/listing/115761273/mermaid-tarot-decks-dame-darcy-oracle?ref=shop_home_active_1 Ronda’s deck - Rider Waite Tarot http://www.sacred-texts.com/tarot/pkt/ David’s deck - Witches Tarot http://www.witchestarot.com/ Cards drawn: Ace of Wands (Kate) Justice (Ronda) The Hermit (David) Queen of Cups (Kate) Ten of Wands (Ronda) Page of Cups (David) Knight of Swords (Kate) The Hermit (Ronda) Three of Cups (David) “What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly.” ~Richard Bach A Magical Course in Tarot by Michelle Morgan http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HTFI8A/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&btkr=1 Magical Tarot, Mystical Tao by Diane Morgan http://www.amazon.com/Magical-Tarot-Mystical-Tao-Unlocking/dp/0312312210 Kate’s interview with Carrie from Happy Fish Tarot http://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/2015/10/06/interview-with-carrie-from-happy-fish-tarot/ The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron http://juliacameronlive.com/books-by-julia/the-artists-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity/

This episode we field questions from YOU, our wonderful listeners! Take a listen as we field these excellent questions sent in by our listeners! == Helpful Links == What is Qabalah anyway? http://www.thelemapedia.org/index.php/Qabalah 3 Is A Magic Number according to Schoolhouse Rock www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU4pyiB-kq0 Is John Tesh an alien? Spud Goodman asks John Tesh outright https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWv15EIKv0s These people believe so… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmzaiPO3z0U Here’s Kate’s Halloween spread http://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/2014/10/21/halloween-tarot-card-spread/ Theresa Reed, “The Tarot Lady” - her advice on making a living reading Tarot http://menageatarot.com/2015/02/21/sneak-peek-at-new-menage-a-tarot-episode-guest-post-with-theresa-reed-of-the-tarot-lady/ Evolutionary astrology taught by Joyce Van Horn http://joycevanhornsf.com/ Marketing avenues via social media Twitter - https://twitter.com/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com Google+ - https://plus.google.com/ Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/ Instagram - https://instagram.com/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/ Dashboards Tweetdeck - https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/ Hootsuite - https://hootsuite.com/ Ronda’s Etsy shop - Quirk & Flotsam https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuirkAndFlotsam Facebook group Tarot Bloggers & Vloggers (closed group, invitation based) https://www.facebook.com/groups/268252260043257/ Kate’s interview with Carrie from Happy Fish Tarot https://youtu.be/GqTGTX_5dw8 Happy Fish Tarot http://happyfishtarot.com/

On today’s episode we dare to explore some non-traditional uses for the Tarot. == Helpful Links == Kate’s “coaster” deck - Circle of Life Tarot https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738712987 Tarot as an altar- Portable Magic - Tarot is the Only Tool You Need by Donald Tyson (book) https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738709802 The Tarot Parlor blog - three card creative writing spreads https://thetarotparlorblog.wordpress.com/2015/06/06/three-card-creative-writing-spreads-part-2/ Aeclectic Tarot - Tarot Games and Fun thread http://www.tarotforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=62 Witches of East End (tv series) http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/witches-of-east-end Buffy the Vampire Slayer (tv series) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118276/ The Vampire Diaries (tv series) http://www.cwtv.com/shows/the-vampire-diaries/im-thinking-of-you-all-the-while/?play=ef7ad49a-68bc-4e33-a365-00a94fda0fe4 Ronda’s new deck - Black Cats Tarot http://www.llewellyn.com/blog/2013/05/black-cats-tarot/ Ronda’s other new deck - Tarot Illuminati https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738737904 Kate’s “How to Connect With Your Deck” questions http://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/2015/01/13/connect-tarot-deck-part-2/