Arcane Dames

In this episode hosts Mel & Alyssa tackle their opposing views on the Eight of Cups debating whether it is a positive omen or a sign of hardship and ultimately entertaining the possibility that it's both. The Dames get personal about their own struggles with feeling emotionally fulfilled in relationships, debate the merits of Alyssa's favorite Taylor Swift song, and receive divine inspiration for the theme of Season Three of the Arcane Dames Podcast. 

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The rumors are true: Mel & Alyssa are the silliest gooses around. Join us this week for goofy, messy, heartfelt conversations surrounding the tense Five of Wands.

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The author of one of our absolute favorite tarot decks, The Intuitive Night Goddess Tarot, joins us to unpack one of the most difficult cards in the tarot. In this episode, Linzi, Mel & Alyssa explore the destruction traditionally associated with this card, as well as the empowerment inherent in a tower moment through Linzi's reimagination of the card as "Revolution." Tune in to hear Linzi tell us all about her process of creating this deck and share with us her sage advice surrounding art and spirituality!

Connect with Linzi Silverman:
EYE OF ASTRO — LINZI SILVERMAN
Linzi Silverman (she/they) • Instagram
Intuitive Night Goddess Tarot• Instagram
EYE OF ASTRO• Instagram
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The Seven of Swords: a card of mischief, deception, and trickery is the lens through which Mel and Alyssa look at the ways us humans can affect one another, and how we can learn about those interactions through tarot reading.

Labeling your sexuality and coping with paranoia spirals are just a few of the topics the Dames dissect this week.

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Join Mel & Alyssa to discuss the many faces and interpretations of the Four of Pentacles along with the financial messages and trauma inherent in this card. We get real about spiritual misinformation around money, our own experiences with frugality vs. Scrooge behavior, and plenty of side bars along the way. Alyssa also recounts her favorite episode of the hit TLC series Extreme Cheapskates. What else could you possibly need in a podcast?

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Cooperative Magic

This week is a spooky one! Mel and Alyssa talk about the inner world of the Page of Cups. This tarot card is one that represents many themes from naivety, to wonder, to connecting with the paranormal. Join the Arcane Dames as they unpack this multi-faceted member of the court!

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In this episode, The Dames reveal why the Queen of Wands is such a powerful and important archetype in the Tarot. She is Mel's favorite card and the inspiration for her business name, Mel of Wands. We explore how this Queen has taught us to integrate our shadow side and thrive through, with, and despite of our personal mental illness struggles.

Content Warning: Discussion of Depression & Suicidal Ideation

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In this episode, the Dames analyze The Devil as a metaphor, a vehicle for fear, and a stop along the fool's journey of the tarot. Mel and Alyssa face the complexity of straying from your religious upbringing, embracing your sexuality, and finding self-liberation.

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In this episode, Mel and Alyssa dive into the defeat and despair that the Ten of Swords brings with it. We discuss how to make space for the very real pain of this card while recognizing and welcoming the opportunity it provides for growth and healing on both an individual and collective level. Trust that the hosts will tie it all together in the end.

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Cooperative Magic

Podcast Mentioned by Alyssa:
Finding Our Way Podcast - this isn't a podcast about answers
Post Mentioned by Alyssa:
Jay Lesoleil (@jaylesoleil) • Instagram photos and videos

Mel and Alyssa explore the lonely nature of the Five of Pentacles in this high-energy episode. With both of us having unhinged days in our own ways, the conversation goes to some hilarious places, bringing humor to a rather depressing tarot card.

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Cooperative Magic

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