Divination & The Harry Potter Series

Season 13 of Every Day Tarot is all about divination in the wizarding world of Harry Potter, and today we’re turning our attention to palmistry—the ancient art of reading palms.

What we explore in this episode:

• The history and basics of palmistry: lifelines, heart lines, and beyond

• How palmistry appears in Harry Potter and why Trelawney kept flinching at Harry’s hands

• The deeper meaning of palmistry beyond reading your life line to know “when you’ll die”

The Art of Palmistry: Reading Between The LinesPalmistry, or chiromancy, dates back thousands of years with roots in India and China. While pop culture often reduces it to predicting when you’ll die or when you’ll fall in love, palmistry is more nuanced. 

Hands are linked with the four elements—earth, air, fire, and water—and even fingerprints carry symbolic meaning. Palmistry looks at the lines, shapes, and textures of the hand—lifeline, head line, and heart line being the most well-known. Together, it reveals energy, adaptability, karmic and relational patterns.

Palmistry, like many forms of divination in the books, becomes a mirror: revealing as much about the interpreter’s biases as it does about fate itself. 

Palmistry at Hogwarts

In the Harry Potter series, palmistry gets only a brief spotlight. In third-year Divination, Harry notices Professor Trelawney flinching every time she looks at his hands, which he finds more unnerving than helpful. Palmistry also pops up during Harry’s OWL exam, where he disastrously mixes up the life line and head line, accidentally telling his examiner she should have died the previous Tuesday (geez!).

Rowling seems to lean into palmistry’s pop-culture reputation of doom and melodrama. But if we read between the lines, we can imagine Trelawney’s genuine discomfort—perhaps she really was sensing the heavy fate Harry carried, even if he didn’t want to hear it.

To explore the energy of this episode, I pulled cards from the Sasuraibito Tarot

• Ace of Wands - new adventures and authorship of your story

• Two of Pentacles - balance, adaptability, and playful resilience

• Two of Cups - connection and relational bonds

• Five of Swords - conflict and the consequences of action (or inaction)

Each of these cards echoes palmistry’s reminder that our hands are sites of power, choice, and destiny.

💭 Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Herald & The Merchant (Upright).

• The Herald - A reminder not to get lost in “what ifs” or regrets. The future is written not just in your palm, but in the choices you make today.

• The Merchant - A card of self-worth, trade, and boundaries. Know what you offer, and don’t be afraid to ask for fair exchange.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• What do your hands say about how you move through the world?

• Where do you need to balance giving and receiving in your life right now?

• What “regrets” or “what ifs” could you release to be more present today?

• How might your hands be instruments of creativity and connection, not just survival?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Tarot Card Creation Workshop: Get the full recording, examples of the tarot cards I’ve created, journaling questions, and PDF to walk you through it for just $33.⁠ Click here to purchase now!⁠

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Divination & The Harry Potter Series

Season 13 of Every Day Tarot is all about divination, and today’s episode focuses on fire omens, also known as pyromancy or capnomancy—the ancient practice of reading flames and smoke. 

What we explore in this episode:

• Mentions of fire omens and smoke reading in the Harry Potter series

• The history of pyromancy and capnomancy across cultures

• Smoke as a bridge between earthly and spiritual realms

Fire Omens & Reading Smoke

Since the first spark of fire was struck, humans have gathered around its light—seeking warmth, safety, and stories. But for some, fire has also been a portal. Its smoke curling into the sky carries not only scent and shadow but also messages. This ancient practice of seeking signs in fire and smoke is known as pyromancy (divination by fire) and capnomancy (divination by smoke).

Like tarot, smoke divination is a mirror. What you find in it says as much about you as it does about the future.

History of Smoke Divination

Smoke is liminal. It’s neither solid nor liquid, neither earth nor air. That transience makes it the perfect symbol of messages from beyond. 

Cultures across history have read fire and smoke. Ancient Babylonians burned cedar, interpreting the messages rising in the air. Greek oracles at Delphi inhaled sacred vapors. Druids are believed to have burned oak and mistletoe in ritual fires. Even today, incense and candle flames remain sacred tools, helping practitioners open a space between the everyday and the spiritual.

To explore the energy of this episode, I pulled cards from The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright

• The Smith - Overthinking vs. action, sparks of creation, forging change

• The Adventurer - Responsibility, pressure, and resilience, like a volcano ready to erupt

• The Diviner - Patience, divine timing, smoke-filled space for clarity

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

• Season 8 - Suit of Swords

• Season 9 - Suit of Cups

• Season 10 - Tarot and Witchcraft

• Season 11 - Tarot and Plant Allies

• Season 12 - Tarot and Animal Allies

💭 Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Desert Illuminations Tarot by Lindsay D. Williams, I pulled the Nine of Jugs (Nine of Cups, Upright).

This card invites us to pause and recognize abundance. Like smoke rising and disappearing, joy is fleeting—so savor what’s here now. You’re surrounded by fulfillment, luck, and the rewards of what you’ve built.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• What abundance is already around me that I haven’t fully appreciated?

• Where am I overthinking instead of simply enjoying?

• How does timing shape my ability to trust what’s unfolding?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Tarot Card Creation Workshop: Get the full recording, examples of the tarot cards I’ve created, journaling questions, and PDF to walk you through it for just $33.⁠ Click here to purchase now!⁠

• 12 week Tarot for Transformation Live Course: In this offer we will be deep diving into the Major Arcana to Discover Our Best Selves and Create a Life Worth Living. S⁠ign up here!⁠

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Divination & The Harry Potter Series

Season 13 of Every Day Tarot is all about divination, and today’s episode dives into tasseomancy—the ancient art of reading tea leaves—and its appearance in the Harry Potter universe.

What we explore in this episode:

• The history of tasseomancy, from melted wax divination to Romani tea room traditions

• How Harry, Ron, and Trelawney approached tea leaf reading in Prisoner of Azkaban

• The balance between ambiguity, symbolism, and intuition in both tarot and tea reading

Brewing Wisdom: Tea Leaf Reading and TarotThere’s something enchanting about the bottom of a teacup. The dregs swirl into shapes—animals, letters, or strange little patterns—and suddenly you find yourself asking: What does this mean for me?

This art is called tasseomancy (or tasseography), the practice of reading tea leaves, coffee grounds, or other remnants to divine meaning. While many of us met tasseomancy through Professor Trelawney’s dramatic classes in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, its roots stretch far deeper—back to melted wax readings in the Middle Ages, Romani traditions in tea rooms, and Scottish folk practices.

Like tarot, tasseomancy works through symbols. A dog might be an omen of loyalty for one person, a shadow of death for another. A line could suggest careful planning, while a cup shape symbolizes love. Each shape can hold countless meanings depending on who’s reading and for whom.

Harry Potter & The GrimOf course, no conversation about tasseomancy is complete without Harry’s first class with Trelawney. While Harry sees “a load of soggy brown stuff,” Trelawney finds ominous symbols: a falcon, a skull, and most famously, the Grim. To Harry, it’s a death omen. To readers, it’s also a foreshadowing of Sirius Black, his godfather, protector, and the animagus in the form of a great black dog.

Symbols rarely have just one meaning, and that’s the magic of divination.

To explore the energy of this episode, I pulled cards from:

• The Herbcrafter’s Tarot 

• The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden

For me, tasseomancy resonates deeply with the Temperance card in tarot. This card reminds us that magic lives in the everyday. Brewing tea with intention can become a ritual of balance, presence, and transformation.

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

💭 Today's Tarot Pull:

From Ophidia Rosa Tarot deck by Leila & Olive, I pulled the Page of Wands (Upright).

This card reminds us of the tension between possibility and hesitation. You have the power to take flight, but sometimes the choice itself feels like the struggle. Trust your spark. Try something new, even imperfectly, instead of staying stuck at the crossroads.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• What choice am I overthinking right now?

• Where am I standing at a crossroads instead of moving forward?

• What small action could I take today to let my creative spark take flight?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Tarot Card Creation Workshop: Get the full recording, examples of the tarot cards I’ve created, journaling questions, and PDF to walk you through it for just $33.⁠ Click here to purchase now!⁠

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Today we step into one of the most complicated corners of the Harry Potter universe: Sybill Trelawney, intuition, and the strange way a magical world undervalues certain kinds of knowing.

For me, this is personal. I grew up reading the series as a family from elementary school onward. I’ve been a Mugglecast listener since 2006. I’m a Slytherin, my favorite book is Half-Blood Prince, my favorite film is Goblet of Fire, and when it comes to intuition in this world, I can’t help but adore Luna and Tonks! But Trelawney’s arc fascinates me—partly because of what she could have been if she’d been allowed to trust herself.

Intuition: The Body as an Oracle

Intuition in the wizarding world is rarely loud. It shows up in the pause before action, the sudden shift in direction, the unspoken certainty that something is about to happen. Harry survives again and again because of these instinctive flashes. Dumbledore moves political mountains through what he “just knows.”

And yet, when intuition is embodied by characters like Trelawney, Lavender, or Parvati—often women working within explicitly mystical traditions—it’s treated as fragile, unserious, or decorative. 

The Quiet Violence of Not Being Believed

Take Sybill Trelawney’s for example, she delivers prophecies which shape the fate of the wizarding world and is never told. She is completely unaware that she was right, and without that knowledge, she doubts herself and clings to theatrics for authority. She then gets written off as weird and unreliable. 

The tragedy of Trelawney as a seer isn’t her eccentricity, but that no one even thought that she deserved to know the truth of her own gift. Mind you, she has no memory of what she said or what she saw. The prophecy leaves her lips, true as bone, but no one tells her it came to pass. No one confirms she was right. Without that anchor, the memory slips sideways. She convinces herself it must have been nonsense, or a lucky guess at best.

But the truth is she wasn’t wrong—not then, and not now. She just learned, through omission and dismissal, to stop believing in her own knowing. And that’s the cruelest part: not that her visions were doubted, but that she learned to doubt them too!

I pulled cards from Therapists Who Tarot Deck:

• Queen of Spirals (Queen of Pentacles) - Grounded leadership and self-worth, even when the world doubts you.

• Judgment - awakening your self-trust, the moment you stop asking for permission

• The High Priestess - sacred mystery, the keeper of unspoken truths and inner knowing

• The Fool - trusting the step forward without needing proof of where it leads

💭 Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Herbcrafter’s Tarot, I pulled the Yucca (Adelita of Earth) and Cinnamon (Seven of Fire).

A pairing that speaks to holding your ground and tending to what matters most, even when you’re misunderstood. Yucca roots you to place and purpose; Cinnamon reminds you that the work worth doing is often the work you must protect fiercely.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• Where is my magic asking for deeper roots right now?

• What am I defending that is worth every ounce of my energy?

• If I stopped seeking validation, what vision would I commit to without hesitation?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Tarot Card Creation Workshop: Get the full recording, and PDF to walk you through it for $33.⁠ Purchase now!⁠

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Season 13 of Every Day Tarot continues our exploration of divination in the wizarding world, and in this episode, we turn the crystal ball toward Sybill Trelawney—a character who embodies both the mystique and the marginalization of intuitive arts. 

We’ll explore her family lineage, the mythological roots hidden in her name, how her prophecies shape the series, and why she’s often dismissed despite her accuracy.

What we explore in this episode:

• How Sybill’s name links her to ancient Greek oracles and prophecy traditions

• The portrayal of divination in Hogwarts classrooms vs. real-world magical practices

• The tension between authentic vision and public disbelief

• Why reclaiming the intuitive arts matters for modern witches and seekers

Professor Sybill Trelawney: The Seer No One Believed

Trelawney is a descendant of the legendary Seer Cassandra Trelawney—a name that itself comes from Greek mythology, where Cassandra was cursed to speak true prophecies that no one would believe. Her first name, “Sybill,” echoes the Sibyls of ancient Greece. They were prophetess or oracles who spoke at sacred sites and whose visions were sought in times of crisis. This layered naming builds a character steeped in mysticism, prophecy, and tragedy.

In Hogwarts, she’s dismissed by students and faculty alike, mocked for her dramatic style and fixation on doom. It's ironic how even in a magical world, divination is treated as the most dubious of arts.

The Diviner’s Dilemma

Professor Trelawney, being portrayed as eccentric, dramatic, and frequently mocked, mirrors how real-world intuitive and mystical practices, particularly those aligned with feminine energy, are undervalued or ridiculed. And yet, despite all the doubt surrounding her, Trelawney delivers prophecies that alter the course of the entire wizarding world. 

Her paradox—being both overly underestimated yet impactful—offers a lesson for anyone whose gifts are misunderstood: “There is power in holding your vision steady, especially when others can’t see it.”

To explore the energy of this episode, I pulled cards from the The Desert Illuminations Tarot by Lindsay D. Williams:

• Three of Daggers (Three of Swords) - perseverance through pain, grief, and misunderstanding

• The Tower - sudden upheaval, transformation through chaos, and sudden truth breaking through resistance

• Three of Chilies (Three of Wands) - stepping into new opportunities, planning for a different future

• The Magician - recognizing and claiming your own power, bridging the mystical and the material

💭 Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck (by Gabriela Herstik and illustrated by Julia Popescu), I pulled the Queen of Wands (Reversed).

A call to turn inward, reclaim your fire, and cultivate your gifts without the need for external approval. This is the card of sovereignty over your passions and loyalty to your own magic.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• Where in your life are you being asked to move quickly, and where might you need to pause and burrow?

• Is there a project or dream you're ready to multiply like rabbits?

• What would it look like to embrace your soft parts and still feel powerful?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Tarot Card Creation Workshop: Get the full recording, examples of the tarot cards I’ve created, journaling questions, and PDF to walk you through it for just $33.⁠ Click here to purchase now!⁠

• 12 week Tarot for Transformation Live Course: In this offer we will be deep diving into the Major Arcana to Discover Our Best Selves and Create a Life Worth Living. S⁠ign up here!⁠

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• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist and coach working virtually from my home office. Let’s see if we’re a fit:⁠ camilleasaunders.com

Season 13 of Every Day Tarot continues our exploration of divination in the wizarding world, but this time through the lens of how male characters approach (or avoid) it!

In this episode, we look at Ron and Harry’s skepticism, the gendered dynamics around mystical arts, and how fiction mirrors real-world attitudes toward intuition.

What we explore in this episode:

• Why Ron and Harry approach divination with skepticism and how that shapes the story

• How intuitive arts are often coded as “feminine” in both magical and non-magical culture

• Power, perception, and why divination threatens rigid hierarchies

• Reframing divination as a universal human skill, not a gendered one

Ron and Harry’s Skepticism

From the moment they step into Professor Trelawney’s tower classroom, Harry and Ron treat divination with a mix of doubt and humor. Harry maintains a polite detachment. Ron, however, leans into parody, going so far as inventing outlandish predictions just for laughs. Is it comedic? Maybe. But it underscores how the narrative treats divination as less serious than “hard” magical subjects.

In the wizarding world, just as in ours, intuition and symbolism often get sidelined in favor of skills considered more rational or measurable. For male characters, this skepticism can also be a kind of armor. Almost like their way to avoid being associated with something deemed “soft.”

The Real-World Mirror: Challenging Who Gets to Define What Counts as Truth

Beyond fiction, cultural norms often dictate who is “allowed” to engage with intuition. Practices like tarot, astrology, and scrying are still frequently labeled as feminine domains, discouraging men from fully exploring them. This can limit their connection to a valuable form of wisdom and perpetuate the myth that logic and intuition can’t coexist.

Throughout history, the intuitive arts have been dismissed or mocked—often by men in positions of authority. This dismissal is not just about disbelief; it’s about control. By undermining intuition, systems rooted in patriarchy limit ways of knowing that fall outside “rational,” “masculine” frameworks.

Seen through this lens, Ron and Harry’s attitude toward divination becomes more than a subplot. It’s a reflection of how gender expectations shape the stories we tell and the truths we’re willing to entertain.

To explore the energy of this episode, I pulled cards from the Sasuraibito Tarot:

• The Emperor - patriarchal authority, structure, and the tendency toward rigid thinking

• The Magician - power, skill, but also the shadow of manipulation and controlling the narrative

• Five of Swords - conflict, ego battles, and the harm caused when one perspective dominates

• The Hanged Man - the need for a fresh perspective, seeing the value in intuition and non-traditional wisdom

💭 Today's Tarot Pull:

From It’s Grow Time oracle deck by Chantel Davis Gray, I pulled “Just like everyone has a favorite pizza, I will be someone’s favorite.”

A playful reminder of belonging, affirmation, and self-worth.

Reflection prompt on this card:

• What perspectives might shift if I allowed myself to be “someone’s favorite” without changing who I am?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Tarot Card Creation Workshop: Get the full recording, examples of the tarot cards I’ve created, journaling questions, and PDF to walk you through it for just $33.⁠ Click here to purchase now!⁠

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Let's continue our deep dive into divination in the wizarding world by looking at one of its most skeptical students—Hermione Granger. 

Logic Over Intuition

Hermione is introduced as the brightest witch of her age. She is bookish, highly logical, and deeply dedicated to her studies. This drive stems in part from her Muggle-born background, pushing her to master a world she didn’t grow up in. 

Hermione often uses her encyclopedic knowledge to help Harry and Ron in dangerous situations, but she struggles when learning requires trust in intuition rather than reliance on text. Her relationship to divination becomes clear in Year 3 at Hogwarts. Required to take the class, she finds it “woolly” and unscientific, ultimately storming out and securing permission to drop it. Ironically, she deeply enjoys Arithmancy, a subject rooted in numerology, which in the real world is often lumped in with other metaphysical practices.

"If being good at Divination means I have to pretend to see death omens in a lump of tea leaves, I'm not sure I'll be studying it much longer! That lesson was absolute rubbish compared with my Arithmancy class!"

— Hermione Granger's opinion of Arithmancy

In Greek myth, Hermes (Ares) was not only a messenger god but also associated with astrology and divination—exactly the skills Hermione disregards. This tension between her namesake’s symbolic meaning and her actual choices creates a rich point of discussion for both literary analysis and tarot reflection.

Dismissal of Divination as a “Woolly” SubjectHermione’s views on divination are a reminder of how easily we can dismiss what we don’t fully understand. Her skepticism is not malicious. It’s rooted in her love of facts, her respect for authority, and her desire for concrete answers. But it's this same skepticism that closes her off from experiences and truths that don’t fit into a textbook.

So, should we prioritize clinging to logic or trust our intuition more?

Tarot, much like divination in the wizarding world, requires us to hold both the structure of the system and the fluidity of our personal insight.

To explore the energy of this episode, I pulled cards from:

• The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle: The Scholar, Routine, perseverance, and a love of study; represents Hermione’s foundation.

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck- The Hierophant, Tradition, education, and adherence to rules; Hermione’s alignment with structure in the beginning of the series.

• The Sasuraibito Tarot deck- Page of Wands, Enthusiasm, curiosity, and the messenger archetype, echoing her mythological ties to Hermes.

• The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck- Crone of Swords, Precision, discernment, and the mastery of logic; Hermione’s highest form, and her shadow when logic becomes a weapon

💭 Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Desert Illuminations Tarot, I pulled the Eight of Jugs

It’s message, “Avoiding discomfort doesn’t resolve it.”

True growth comes from facing challenges directly, processing emotions, and letting go of what no longer aligns.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• What emotions have I been avoiding, and why?

• Where might I be choosing escape over resolution?

• How can I balance logical problem-solving with intuitive emotional processing?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Tarot Card Creation Workshop: Get the recording and PDF to walk you through it for $33.⁠ Purchase now!⁠

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Season 13 of Every Day Tarot opens with a vital conversation before stepping into the magic of the Harry Potter world. 

In this episode, we explore the irony of JK Rowling’s public persona, how the books often portray femininity and intuition in a negative light, and the ways the fandom has reclaimed the wizarding world to center inclusivity and queer joy.

What we explore in this episode:

• JK Rowling’s trans-exclusionary radical feminist (TERF) stance

• How the Harry Potter books reveal a pattern of devaluing femininity and intuitive arts like divination

• How the fandom has reclaimed the series to center inclusivity, diversity, and queer joy

When Magic Meets Reality

JK Rowling, born Joanne Rowling, has been publicly vocal since 2020 about her trans-exclusionary radical feminist (TERF) beliefs—views that deny the validity of trans women’s identities and actively push against their rights, including access to healthcare.

Her stance isn’t just a matter of poorly chosen tweets. She has founded and personally funds the JK Rowling Women’s Fund, which supports legal cases designed to challenge trans inclusion and remove gender-affirming care. The fund takes no public donations; it is entirely powered by her wealth—wealth she built from all the books, films, merchandise, and spin-offs that make up the HP wizarding world.

This has placed Harry Potter fans in a deeply personal ethical dilemma: How do we reconcile a story that taught us about friendship, bravery, and acceptance with the reality that its creator is actively funding harm against marginalized communities?

The Fandom’s Reclamation Work

The Harry Potter series no longer belongs solely to its author. Stories live and grow in the hearts of those who read them.

We can honor the parts of the series that shaped us while holding Rowling accountable for her harm. We can channel our energy into creating inclusive spaces, supporting trans and queer communities, and practicing the magic of connection that the books once inspired in us.

After all, the real magic isn’t in a wand, it’s in the choice to build a better world where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

To explore the energy of this episode, I pulled cards from the Sasuraibito Tarot:

• The Devil - seduction of power and the shadow side of attachment.

• The Tower - collapse of illusions; the shock of seeing the truth.

• Eight of Cups - walking away from what no longer aligns, seeking deeper meaning.

• The World - wholeness and integration, reclaiming the narrative.

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

💭 Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Enchantress. 

A card about repairing trust after deception, rebuilding connections, and finding reconciliation where possible.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• Where might I be deceiving myself about a situation or a person?

• How do I discern between illusion and reality in my current circumstances?

• What steps can I take to repair trust in myself or in a relationship?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Tarot Card Creation Workshop: Get the full recording, examples of the tarot cards I’ve created, journaling questions, and PDF to walk you through it for just $33.⁠ Purchase now!⁠

• 12 week Tarot for Transformation Live Course: In this offer we will be deep diving into the Major Arcana to Discover Our Best Selves and Create a Life Worth Living. S⁠ign up here!⁠

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Welcome to Season 12 of Every Day Tarot! This season, we’re exploring the sacred bond between the tarot and our animal allies.

Animals are ancient storytellers. They whisper truths about our intuition, reflecting our fears and desires, guiding us through cycles of change, and reminding us of the wild magic woven into the natural world.

In this episode, we talk about spiders—weavers of fate and keepers of intricate worlds. They invite us to become intentional architects of our own lives. Spider energy says, "Every strand we weave—each choice, thought, and action—becomes part of the story we’re living."

Let’s dig into their lore, their tarot appearances, and the lessons they bring when they show up in your life (or your deck!)

What we explore in this episode:

• Spider symbolisms in myth and magic 

• How spider energy relates to certain tarot archetypes 

• The message of the rabbit: weave with intention and honor the connections that sustain you 

Spider Symbolism in Myth & Magic

Spiders are master builders, spinning webs that are both home and hunting ground, showing us how beauty and function can coexist.

In many traditions, Spider Grandmother or Spider Woman is a creator figure, weaving the stars into the sky and teaching humans how to live in harmony. They are believed to be symbols of creativity, patience, and interconnectedness. 

Spiders represent:

• Creativity & craftsmanship

• Patience & trust

• Cycles & interconnectedness

• Balance & duality

Tarot Cards Featuring Spider Energy:

While not common across all decks, rabbits appear in several key tarot archetypes—especially those grounded in the physical world. Their energy pops up symbolically, even when they’re not pictured directly.

• The Hanged Man (Anima Mundi Tarot) 

Shown as a male black widow, this card mirrors the spider’s suspended state, asking us to pause, surrender, and shift perspective.

• Seven of Wands (Sasuraibito Tarot)

A small spider in the corner reinforces themes of patience, standing your ground, and waiting for the right moment to act.

• Four of Pentacles / Four of Cactus (Desert Illuminations Tarot)

Featuring a tarantula, this card explores attachment, scarcity, and the balance between protecting resources and living generously.

💭 Today's Tarot Pull:

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• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

• Season 8 - Suit of Swords

• Season 9 - Suit of Cups

• Season 10 - Tarot and Witchcraft

• Season 11 - Tarot and Plant Allies

From The Herbcrafter’s Tarot, I pulled the Three of Water (Lemon Balm).

This is a card of joy, community, and connection. Just as spiders weave threads that hold the web together, this card calls us to strengthen the ties in our own lives—gather with friends, nourish relationships, and let shared joy ripple outward.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• Where has patience in my life begun to bear fruit?

• How can I celebrate the connections I’ve nurtured?

• What small, joyful gathering can I create this week?

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Welcome to Season 12 of Every Day Tarot! This season, we’re exploring the sacred bond between the tarot and our animal allies.

In this episode, we talk about goats—curious, determined, and fiercely independent creatures who have lived alongside humans for over 10,000 years. From their ability to scale impossible cliffs to their role in myth and folklore, goats embody persistence, adaptability, and a refusal to be tamed. 

What we explore in this episode:

• Goat symbolisms in myth and magic 

• How goat energy relates to certain tarot archetypes 

• The message of the goat: stay persistent, resourceful, and unafraid to follow your own path

Goat Symbolism in Myth & Magic

Goats are among humanity’s oldest animal companions, domesticated for milk, meat, hides, and wool—and just as importantly, for their spirited company. They are woven deeply into human history and imagination. In Norse myth, Thor’s chariot is pulled by two powerful goats. In astrology, Capricorn—the sea-goat—blends ambition with mystical depth. In folklore, goats are sometimes cast as rebellious or “devilish,” not because they are evil, but because they resist blind conformity.

Symbolically, goats remind us to:

• Tenacity & perseverance

• Self-sufficiency

• Curiosity & exploration

While sheep are often seen as docile followers, goats carry the archetype of the rebel—playful, cunning, and willing to challenge the status quo. This is part of why they’ve been linked to the Devil card in tarot and to ideas of temptation, defiance, and personal freedom.

Tarot Cards Featuring Goat Energy:

Goat energy invites us to trust our instincts, to explore beyond our comfort zone, and to embrace independence even when the path is rocky.

• The Chariot (Anima Mundi Tarot)

Represented here by a ram, its horned strength echoes the goat’s determination and willpower to forge ahead toward victory.

• The Shepherd (The Citadel Oracle)

Featuring a goat’s skull, this card embodies guidance, leadership, and care, reminding us that independence and community connection can coexist.

• The Devil (Desert Illuminations Tarot)

Often depicted with goat horns or satyr features, this card speaks to temptation, rebellion, and breaking from the herd. It asks us to examine our attachments and reclaim our autonomy.

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💭 Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington, I pulled the Four of Swords (Reversed). This reversal calls out restlessness, overwork, and the fear of stillness—or, on the other side, being too inactive and unmotivated. Goat energy here nudges us to break from stagnation, whether that means honoring your need for true rest or shaking yourself free from inertia.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• Where am I overworked and in need of real restoration?

• Where am I stuck in stillness, afraid to move forward?

• How can I bring more curiosity and exploration into my daily life?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Tarot Card Creation Workshop: Get the full recording, examples of the tarot cards I’ve created, journaling questions, and PDF to walk you through it for just $33.⁠ Click here to purchase now!⁠

• 12 week Tarot for Transformation Live Course: In this offer we will be deep diving into the Major Arcana to Discover Our Best Selves and Create a Life Worth Living. S⁠ign up here!⁠

• Patreon: For individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the⁠ Every Day Tarot Patreon family⁠.

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• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local, check out my ⁠Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group⁠

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist and coach working virtually from my home office. Let’s see if we’re a fit:⁠ camilleasaunders.com