Tarot Bytes

Episode 127. Tarot and Timing with Al Juarez. Timing is tricky. Many readers fear being wrong. Which is why they tend to shy away from it. Tarot reader Al Juarez of Al's Tarot is known for his accuracy. He joins me today to share his unique techniques and thoughts on how to get the timing right - and what you can learn when you miss the mark. This is an essential episode for every tarot reader!

Episode 126. Inclusivity in the Tarot Community. The tarot community is diverse - and becoming more so day by day. But how can we make sure that everyone has a seat at the tarot table? What can we do in our community to make sure everyone is welcomed? In this episode, I've invited Gabriela Herstik, Angela Mary Magick, Jordan Rayne and V of Redlight Readings - four people I respect from the tarot and magick community to talk about how we can create a welcoming, positive environment for every tarot person.

Episode 125. Tarot Spells with Madame Pamita. Got some old tarot cards laying around and not sure what to do with them? How about use them to make some magic? In this episode of Tarot Bytes Madame Pamita, author of Madame Pamita's Magical Tarot teaches how you can use tarot for spellwork. Even if you've never played around with magic or tarot, her genius ideas will make you want to hang on to those old cards!

Episode 124. Tarot and Talismans with Lori Lytle. Do you love jewelry and symbols? If so, you're going to dig this episode! Lori Lytle of Inner Goddess Tarot shares how she's combining tarot with talismans in the most magical way. This is a fun way to connect to your tarot!

Episode 123. Tarot and Shadow Work with Shaheen Miro. The shadow is the side of ourselves that we don't like to share with the world. But when we face the shadow, we can heal it. In this episode of Tarot Bytes, I'm joined by Shaheen Miro, the creator of The Lunar Nomad Oracle, for a discussion on what shadow work is - and how tarot can be a helpful ally in healing work.

Episode 122. Tarot for Writers with Caroline Donahue. When most of us think of tarot, divination automatically comes to mind. Did you know that the cards can also be a remarkable tool for creativity? In fact, many authors are discovering tarot is an ideal writing partner for those times when the words just don't want to flow.

In this episode of Tarot Bytes, writer Caroline Donahue joins me to talk about how she uses tarot for writing. She also discusses her new book, Story Arcana: Tarot for Writers. This wise book helps the writer break through creative blocks to find the story within. It's a must-have for any writer who is looking for a fun, ingenious method for tapping into their writing groove.

Episode 121. Boundaries for Tarot Readers with Sarah Barry. If you're going to read tarot for the public, it's not enough to have a trusty deck and great tarot skills. You also need boundaries. Boundaries will protect your energy - and your business. In this episode of Tarot Bytes, I'm joined by Sarah Barry aka Psychic Sarah for a frank chat about boundaries for tarot readers. Sarah shares tips on how to handle aggressive clients, freebie seekers, and all sorts of other challenging situations. This is an essential lesson for tarot professionals or for anyone who works in a metaphysical or healing industry.

Episode 120. Tarot Games with Cardsy B. Learning tarot doesn't have to be a snore! In this episode, I'm joined by Cardsy B, the creatrix of The Badass Bitches Tarot, as she shares some fun tarot games. This playful episode will have you learning - and enjoying - your tarot cards in a whole new way! 

Episode 119. Tarot Patterns with Seth Vermilyea. Like detectives, tarot readers string together the cards to find the clues that the cards are trying to tell. This requires not only an understanding of the cards themselves but also how they go together. In this episode, I'm talking all about tarot patterns with Seth Vermilya of Coming Out Tarot. Seth shares some great tips - including a pattern that you may want to check out.

This was a favorite conversation - he's totally brilliant and I learned new things. Listen in and you might look at the cards a whole new way!

Episode 118: Gate Cards with Rachel Pollack. In this episode, Rachel Pollack teaches about the mysterious Gate Cards and their role in tarot. (Plus we discuss Dr. Who!) Rachel's 78 Degrees of Wisdom has just been reprinted - you'll definitely want to get a copy. There's more info about the Gate Cards in her book. Yay!