Context for Chaos

In this second installment, Megan Leatherman shares how stepping into the wild can provide a perspective that humbles us and deconstructs capitalistic views of success. Megan demystifies spiritual connection, explaining that you don’t need a week-long solo trek to find magic; it is present in your houseplants, pets, and the very technology connecting us. We also dive into the true meaning of a higher purpose, shifting the focus away from finite jobs or public recognition toward the soulful expression of your unique essence. By viewing ourselves like the seasonal blooming of an iris, we can learn to honor our internal life cycles and find purpose in the simple act of being.

Explore Megan’s work at awildnewwork.com.

This week is featuring Megan Leatherman, a coach and amateur ecologist who helps listeners find their higher purpose by aligning with the natural world. Megan shares her journey of reclaiming her identity through tarot after feeling dried out by a restrictive religious upbringing.

Her business, A Wild New Work, helps listeners deconstruct harmful tropes of capitalism by returning to their roots as part of an ecosystem. You will learn how to view your professional life through seasonal cycles, finding permission to rest in winter and inspiration to cross-pollinate when the timing is right.

Discover more information at awildnewwork.com.

Welcome back for a long-awaited reunion with Taylor Ursula. We dive deep into the world of Astro Cartography, exploring how your birth chart splayed across a map reveals the unique planetary energies activated in different corners of the globe. Whether you’re looking for your Venus line for love or a Mercury line to write your next book, this episode is your invitation to view the world as a vast portal for evolution.

Taylor also shares her journey as a therapist and her contribution to the book Tarot in Other Words, which explores the vital work of queering the tarot to find clarity outside the binary.

Visit thatssopisces.com to follow Taylor’s work, including her upcoming Winding the Wheel planner, and use the link below to start your own journey.

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In the last of the segments, Vanessa and Taylor explore how tarot grounds us by shifting our focus from unattainable ideals toward the best possible outcome. Taylor re-imagines the Two of Pentacles, moving beyond simple juggling to describe a profound balance where our spiritual heights must be anchored by equally strong roots. The conversation highlights the transition from the independence of the Minor Arcana to the interdependence and responsibility found within the Court Cards. We reflect on how the Cups lift the emotional weight from our shoulders, reminding us of our shared humanity and the power of radical compassion in a capitalistic world.

Join us for this heartfelt conclusion as we celebrate the spiritual winks and the deep love that keeps the mystic community together.

Are you tired of the same old Past, Present, Future readings that leave you feeling defensive or stuck in a loop? In this fourth segment, Taylor Ursula invites us to flip the script – literally. We explore her unique vertical spread technique, moving away from the horizontal material line and into the spiritual depths of the subconscious. Taylor explains why starting a reading with the past can be triggering or rude, and why she prefers to anchor every session in the present moment to allow for a gentler, more honest assessment.

We also dive into the collaborative magic of her monthly Tarot Salons, where astrology provides the event while tarot reveals the behavior and emotions behind it. Whether you’re navigating a Year of the Tower or just trying to stop asking the wrong questions about your ex, Taylor shares how her background in hypnosis and self-resourcing helps you reclaim your internal power.

In this third segment of our journey with Taylor Ursula, we dive into the sharp edge of the Swords, where truth acts as a necessary surgery to cut away what no longer serves us in order to live in integrity. We explore the Queen of Swords as a figure of both grief and hard-earned power, learning why setting a boundary can feel like a lightning strike to the soul. Taylor shares her vision of the Nine of Pentacles as a modest, steady life that prioritizes a connection to the land over a number in a bank account. Finally, if you’ve ever felt dizzy or trapped by repetitive card pulls, Taylor reveals her process for blending astrology with tarot to create custom spreads that turn problems into curiosity.

Come along and learn how to stop asking the same tired questions and start casting the line into your own subconscious.

Today we continue our deep dive into the Portals tarot deck with the visionary Taylor Ursula. In this second segment, we throw away the rulebook and explore what happens when an artist takes off the training wheels to create from a place of pure, unfiltered intuition. Taylor reveals why she chose to strip the traditional materialistic symbols from the Pentacles, re-imagining them as a grounded connection to our bodies, nature, and the simple pleasure of oranges falling from a tree. We journey through the life force energy of the Wands and the effortless, watery flow of the Cups, discussing how these cards serve as individual portals into the subconscious.

Whether you’re curious about breaking free from results-oriented spirituality or want to hear how a Pisces stellium navigates the creative fire, this episode is a call to ground yourself in the present and let your own artistry flow.

In this first segment of our journey, we sit down with the multi-talented Taylor Ursula, to explore the cosmic threads that weave our lives together. From Taylor’s childhood fascination with her mother’s Aquarian tarot deck to the hypnotic breakthroughs that birthed her immersive Portals tarot deck, this episode is an intimate invitation into the mind of a modern mystic. We peel back the layers on how astrology, mythology, and a lifelong immersion in science fiction shaped Taylor’s unique approach to narrative and healing.

Whether you’re a seasoned reader or just beginning your own winding road of self-discovery, come along as we discuss breaking creative blocks, the power of symbols, and what happens when we finally stop fighting the artist within.

This week we step away from interviews to explore the “why” behind our journey, seeking to find spiritual context within everyday worldly chaos.

We also map out an exciting roadmap for the future of the podcast, including:

• The upcoming “Summer of Love” 2026

• The launch of “Pass the Salt,” a new segment inviting listeners to share their own “flavor” and stories regarding the topics discussed.

• A sneak peek into the transitional weeks before the “Summer of Love” where we’ll be exploring personality archetypes and a future deep dive into astro-cartography.

In this final installment, Brandy Rachelle explains why a successful intuitive practice begins with working on the self to build a genuine rapport with your spirit team. She introduces the vital concept of setting the table, a process of establishing parameters and rituals to remove personal ego and bias before any reading. Listeners will gain practical advice on everything from using coloring books as active meditation to specific literature for building a solid academic foundation. She also shares a remarkable anecdote about a Viking tarot reading that illustrates why personal knowing often transcends traditional book meanings. As the conversation concludes, we explore how to stay grounded in the physical world while serving as a conduit for a higher law.

Join us for this powerful conclusion that provides a roadmap for anyone looking to navigate the mystical with integrity and grace.