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/

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