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

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 Tarothttps://www.thewildunknown.com/products/tarot-deck Lumina Tarothttp://www.innerhue.bigcartel.com/product/lumina-tarot Fountain Tarothttp://www.fountaintarot.com/deck.html Mary-El Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/mary-el/ Chrysalis Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/chrysalis-tarot/ Witches Tarothttp://www.witchestarot.com/ Dame Darcy Mermaid Tarothttps://www.etsy.com/listing/115761273/mermaid-tarot-decks-dame-darcy-oracle Osho-Zen Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/osho-zen/ Robin Wood Tarothttp://www.robinwood.com/Catalog/Books/BookPages/RWTDeck.html Morgan Greer Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/morgan-greer/ Tarot Illuminatihttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/illuminati/ New Orleans Voodoo Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/new-orleans-voodoo/ Mystic Meg Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/mystic-meg/ 78 Tarot Nautical, Tarot of the Waterhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kayti/78-tarot-nautical Vanessa Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/vanessa/ Tarot of Pagan Catshttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/pagan-cats/ Housewives Tarothttp://www.housewivestarot.com/ Lucy Lescot Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/ludy-lescot/ Steampunk Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/steampunk-fell/ Kitchen Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/kitchen/ Aquarian Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/aquarian/ Thoth (Aleister Crowley) Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/aleister-crowley-thoth/ Black Cats Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/black-cats/ Animal Wisdom Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/animal-wisdom/ Animal Wise Tarothttp://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/animal-wise/ Medicine Cardshttp://www.medicinecards.com/ Cosmic Tarothttp://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 wonderKate - The StarRonda - The Moon, Page of CupsDavid - The Fool, Six of Swords Stevie Nicks in episode of American Horror Storyhttp://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 confuseKate - Five of Swords, JusticeRonda - Judgement (Karma)David - Justice Discussion on Death How To Be Dead by Dave Turnerhttp://www.amazon.com/Dead-Reaper-Comedy-Horror-Series-ebook/dp/B00H17V7OS Incarnations of Immortality series by Piers Anthonyhttps://www.goodreads.com/series/43591-incarnations-of-immortality Cards that represent us/speak to us personallyKate - The High Priestess, Queen of Cups, Knight of Pentacles, Queen of PentaclesRonda - Queen of Swords, Queen of CupsDavid - The Magician, King of Pentacles Cards we could do withoutDavid - Seven of Cups, Two of CupsRonda - JudgementKate - Five of Swords Benebell Wen mentions forthcoming book, The Tao of Crafthttps://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 Pentacleshttp://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 Flotsamhttps://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 Tarothttps://www.etsy.com/listing/115761273/mermaid-tarot-decks-dame-darcy-oracle?ref=shop_home_active_1 Ronda’s deck - Rider Waite Tarothttp://www.sacred-texts.com/tarot/pkt/ David’s deck - Witches Tarothttp://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 Morganhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HTFI8A/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&btkr=1 Magical Tarot, Mystical Tao by Diane Morganhttp://www.amazon.com/Magical-Tarot-Mystical-Tao-Unlocking/dp/0312312210 Kate’s interview with Carrie from Happy Fish Tarothttp://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 Cameronhttp://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 Rockwww.youtube.com/watch?v=aU4pyiB-kq0 Is John Tesh an alien? Spud Goodman asks John Tesh outrighthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWv15EIKv0s These people believe so…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmzaiPO3z0U Here’s Kate’s Halloween spreadhttp://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/2014/10/21/halloween-tarot-card-spread/ Theresa Reed, “The Tarot Lady” - her advice on making a living reading Tarothttp://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 Hornhttp://joycevanhornsf.com/ Marketing avenues via social mediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.comGoogle+ - 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/DashboardsTweetdeck - https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/Hootsuite - https://hootsuite.com/ Ronda’s Etsy shop - Quirk & Flotsamhttps://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 Tarothttps://youtu.be/GqTGTX_5dw8 Happy Fish Tarothttp://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/