In episode 368 astrologer and tarot reader Joy Vernon joins Chris in the studio for a casual chat about tarot, astrology, and a number of related metaphysical topics.

Joy has been practicing tarot for more than 30 years, and has organized several local groups and conferences for tarot readers.

During the course of the episode we talk about Chris' recent interest in tarot, the history of the popular Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck, the connections between astrology and tarot, and Saturn as feminine in the tree of life.

For more information about Joy visit her website:

JoyVernon.com

This episode is available in both audio and video versions below.

Timestamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:20 Tarot as form of divination

00:05:00 How does tarot work?

00:09:35 Astrology vs. tarot

00:13:38 Tarot symbolism

00:18:10 Joy's approach to teaching tarot

00:24:57 Joy’s role in Austin joining the forecast episodes

00:27:38 Rider-Waite-Smith deck

00:33:40 Tarot, astrology, and images

00:47:28 History of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck

00:53:35 In-person consultations

01:02:33 Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing

01:10:12 Rise of tarot/astrology blend

01:31:08 Does any divination system work?

01:40:57 Finding a system and approach

01:46:00 Saturn as feminine and the Tree of Life

02:01:37 Joy's website and programs

02:03:57 Patrons and sponsors

 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxPST2Vp2MY

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Transcript

A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 368 transcript

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