This week didn’t feel like another headline.It felt like a fracture.

Two Minnesotans dead at the hands of federal agents.Official stories collapsing under video.Politicians walking back words they were confident about days ago.Courts saying no.Allies backing down.Money tightening.

This isn’t chaos.It’s consequence.

In this episode, I connect the dots between Minneapolis, ICE, Congress, the courts, and the quiet retreat of power happening everywhere at once. Why this moment feels different. Why the fog that protected institutions for years is burning off now. And why what comes next won’t be managed with language anymore.

This is not prediction.This is pattern recognition.

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This week did not feel like news; it felt like a haunting. A mother was killed during an ICE encounter in Minneapolis, and the nation snapped back into the trauma of 2020 as if no time had passed at all. Into that raw grief walked Kristi Noem with the eagerness of someone mistaking tragedy for a casting call, revealing more about her political soul than any hearing ever has.

And while her collapse is already in motion, the deeper story is the prophecy we laid months ago about ICE — a machine grown too large, too reckless, and too exposed to survive what’s coming. In this episode, I pull together the Minneapolis shooting, Kristi’s unraveling persona, and the institutional cracks spreading across the regime, weaving them into the exact collapse arc the cards warned us about. If you want to understand why this week felt different, why the headlines suddenly speak in chorus, and why the spell around this administration is breaking, listen in. It’s all unfolding exactly the way we predicted.

Here are the articles referenced in the episode:

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Broom Closet Briefing Podcast.

This episode is an opening invocation—and a line in the sand.

I begin by thanking the subscribers who built this corner long before it had a microphone, and the many new readers who joined this month and pushed me—loudly and lovingly—into finally starting this podcast. This show exists because a critical mass of people recognized that this work needed a voice.

In this episode, I talk about why The Broom Closet Briefing exists in the first place: as a space where complexity is not sanded down, where politics is not treated as purely rational, and where intuition is not dismissed as fantasy. I unpack why politics and divination are not opposites, but parallel languages—both concerned with power, symbolism, repetition, and collapse.

I also introduce the concept of divination journalism—a practice I didn’t set out to invent, but fell into by reading political events the same way I read a spread: through placement, timing, repetition, and omission. This is not about guessing outcomes or performing certainty. It’s about pattern recognition, accountability, and learning how to look backward honestly so we can see forward more clearly.

As we move toward 2026, this podcast will focus on longer arcs, deeper context, and fewer reactive hot takes. It’s a space for people who sense that something fundamental is shifting—and want language, symbols, and structure to understand it without panic or myth-making.

If you’re here for certainty, this may not be comfortable.If you’re here for clarity, you’re in the right place.

The readings we go over are the following:

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Let me tell you a secret the Tarot community doesn’t like to talk about: Tarot is stunning, poetic, layered, and brilliant—but when you’re asking about real-world timing, tangible outcomes, and what exactly is about to go down? Tarot can get cagey. Symbolic. Circular. It mirrors your inner state, but it doesn’t always tell you what the hell is actually happening outside of you.

That’s where Lenormand struts in, cigarette dangling from its lips, arms crossed, asking, “Do you want answers or therapy?”

What is Lenormand?

Lenormand is a 36-card fortune-telling system that cuts through the fluff. Originating from 19th-century cartomantic traditions, it uses everyday symbols like Dog, Snake, Letter, and Scythe to spell out situations in plain language. While Tarot dives into your psyche and archetypes, Lenormand reads like an investigative report. It tells you what’s happening, who’s involved, and how it unfolds.

Lenormand isn’t just a name—it’s a legacy. The system was named after Marie Anne Lenormand, a legendary French cartomancer who read for the likes of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Joséphine. She wasn’t pulling cards for love and light—she was advising political giants during the most volatile periods of French history. Her readings weren’t just entertainment; they were intel, and she was trusted like a wartime oracle. Ironically, the Lenormand deck we use today wasn’t actually designed by her—it was popularized after her death by German publishers trying to cash in on her mystique. But the system itself evolved out of The Game of Hope, a fortune-telling card game that was already in circulation and soon morphed into a practical tool for spying on the future. So no, Lenormand wasn’t born in a yoga studio. It was born in the shadow of revolutions and empires—built for people who needed to know what was coming before it came for them.

Each card on its own means very little. The magic of Lenormand lives in the pairings, the chains, the way the story knits itself together like a domino trail of real-life events. For example:

* Ring + Scythe = Sudden breakup or canceled contract

* Fox + Bear = Deceptive boss or financial fraud

* Man + House = A man connected to real estate, or a central male figure in the household

It doesn’t ponder. It pinpoints. And when you read with house positions—where each card lands in a grid that represents specific themes like the Heart (love), Letter (news), or Tower (institutions)—you go from vague insight to full-blown intelligence gathering. It becomes a divinatory chessboard.

Tarot Reflects, Lenormand Reports

Imagine this. You do a Tarot reading asking, "Will I get the job?" and you get the Star, the Four of Cups, and the Hanged Man. Gorgeous cards, meaningful cards, but the answer? Vague. Maybe yes, maybe no, but you’re in limbo and you need faith and inner healing.

Now pull Lenormand. Anchor + Sun = YES. You got it, solid and bright.

Or Anchor + Scythe = Nope. They cut the position.

That’s the kind of surgical precision Lenormand brings to the table. It’s the system that doesn’t care about your mood. It tracks outcomes, not energy. In a world where politics change overnight, court rulings drop at midnight, and your inbox might decide your next crisis—Lenormand is the tool I reach for when the stakes are real.

It’s also faster. You can read a 3-card or 5-card line in two minutes and get the clarity that might take a 10-card Tarot spread an entire therapy session to untangle.

Let’s talk about what went down in the New York mayoral primary—because once again, Lenormand did not stutter, and neither did I.

Deck used: Lustrous Lenormand by Ciro Marchetti

Here is the article.

In a private video I shared only with my paid subscribers (because trolls can stay broke and outside), I walked through a Lenormand reading that accurately forecasted Zohran Mamdani’s win. What I didn’t include publicly—until now—was what the cards had to say about Andrew Cuomo. Spoiler alert: It wasn’t good for him. Or the crumbling shell of establishment Democrats he’s attached to.

Zohran’s Spread: Clear as Day

For Zohran Mamdani, the cards sang like a choir:

* Child – Signifying youth, new energy, and clearly representing Zohran himself.

* Dog – Loyal base. This man has a community that rides for him.

* Key + Stork – This combo screams “elevation,” “promotion,” and “next stage.” In Lenormand, Stork is your promotion card and Key is the guarantee. Together? Victory lap.

* Moon – Reputation, public image, admiration. In other words, people see him and like what they see.

When read in pairs (as Lenormand should be—Tarot girlies take note), this reading clearly pointed to Zohran advancing to the next round. Simple. Direct. Surgical.

Cuomo’s Cards? RIP to That Man’s Career

Now here’s the bit I saved for the vault: Andrew Cuomo’s reading was the spiritual equivalent of getting escorted out of the building.

* Clouds – Confusion, shady reputation, murky vibes all around.

* Coffin – Full stop. Hard no. End of the road.

* Stork – Usually a good card, but when it’s chasing the Coffin? Dead-end elevation. Like promoting a ghost.

* Shadow Card: Child – A nod back to Zohran. His energy is literally underneath Cuomo’s reading.

Translation? Not only is Cuomo not going anywhere—he’s being eclipsed by new energy. This was the cards giving him the “thank you for your service, now please go” treatment. And honestly? That felt prophetic.

A Note on Learning Lenormand

Lenormand is not read like Tarot. The Lustrous Lenormand deck by Ciro Marchetti is gorgeous but way too advanced for beginners. Lenormand isn’t about interpreting art—it’s about precise symbol pairings that don’t care how pretty the deck looks.

I’ll be doing a tutorial soon on which decks to use if you want to read Lenormand properly (without spiraling into aesthetic confusion).

Final Thoughts

Every time I read an election with Lenormand, I’m reminded why I trust it over Tarot for fast, sharp, political predictions. Tarot gives you the why and the moodboard. Lenormand gives you the damn answer.

And this time? It told us loud and clear:

✅ Mamdani moves forward.❌ Cuomo’s campaign? DoA.

So tell your friends, tell your group chats: The cards don’t lie. And neither do I.

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So I didn’t post a deck review this week... because I’ve been building one.

And not just any deck. I’m talking about my Domestic Divine Tarot—my love letter to retro rebellion, 1950s perfectionism, and the absurdity of how we expect women to save the world while baking a soufflé and smiling for the damn Christmas card. This deck is my magic, my satire, and my chaos spell wrapped into a red-and-white polka-dotted box.

I didn’t make this to be cutesy. I made this because I’m tired of seeing Tarot that centers passive mysticism while ignoring the nuclear burnout that lives inside every “perfect” woman. I wanted to create a deck that weaponizes femininity, wields the spatula like a sword, and says: No, I will not find peace—I will find receipts.

“I imagine this woman to be in her most powerful position—right in the domestic front. Partly because I’m mocking all those tradwife influencers. But also because I know that’s where the rebellion begins.”

This is the first full walkthrough I’ve done of my own tarot deck, and in this video, I go into:

* Why I designed the back of the cards with my favorite red-and-white polka dot pattern (hint: it’s camp and chaos)

* How a bad print job gave my cards an “accidental border”—and why that actually worked with the aesthetic

* The themes of distorted time, gaslighting calendars, and falsified narratives that appear repeatedly (Judgement + Ace of Swords? They're not playing fair.)

* The wild little trick I hid in the 5 of Swords—where the woman is holding two “5” cards, but one of them is secretly a 6 of Spades—aka the fake narrative, the forged drama, the fight you never agreed to but still got blamed for

* How every single image is commentary. On purity culture. On quiet rage. On how beauty and performance are used to erase dissent.

This deck is not nostalgic. It’s strategic. It’s the kind of deck that makes you ask,“Wait... if the calendar’s wrong, what else have they lied about?”

The Domestic Divine Tarot is my personal visual grimoire, my clapback to aestheticized oppression, and yeah—my pretty little chaos bomb wrapped in apron strings.

I don’t know if I’ll ever sell it. I don’t even know if I want to. But if I do, you’ll be the first to know. For now, this is your invite to step inside the pastel portal. The blender is running. The knives are sharp. And dinner? It’s metaphorical.

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Today’s feature? The Rustic Fortune Tarot by Roxana Paul — a retro-art tarot deck that’s as charmingly vintage as it is stubbornly challenging.

Let me start by saying this: this deck will test you. It’s not your usual Rider-Waite clone with easily digestible symbolism. No ma’am. This one grabs your intuition, throws her into a 1950s magazine ad, and says, “Read between the mascara lines.” The suits are renamed (think: Wands = Pleasures, Pentacles = Meals, Cups = Drinks, Swords = Tools), the cards are steeped in nostalgia, and every image looks like it belongs on your grandma’s kitchen wall — if your grandma had a secret life as a diviner.

I didn’t even get the guidebook, because I’ve been around long enough to trust my gut. But if you're a baby witch just starting out, do yourself a favor and grab the book. This deck will chew up the casual reader and ask for dessert. And yes, it comes with two High Priestess cards — because clearly one version of feminine mystery wasn’t enough (love that for us).

It’s not just aesthetics though. The Rustic Fortune Tarot is for those of us who don’t read reversals (I said what I said), who don’t need “love and light” shoved down our throats, and who crave that grayscale nuance where a 5 of Cups can be grief or grit depending on the question. It’s sarcastic. It’s satirical. It’s real. And it’s exactly the kind of deck that lives in my purse now because it matches my whole energy: complicated, gorgeous, and not for the faint of heart.

If retro kitsch and intuitive depth had a lovechild, it would be this deck. And guess what? I’m working on a retro-inspired tarot deck myself (cat’s out of the cauldron). No shame: I’ll be using AI tools because I’m not the paintbrush-wielding artsy type. But I am the concept queen, and my future deck is gonna pack punch, politics, and personality.

In the meantime, if you want a deck that reads like a snarky kitchen witch channeling Mad Men aesthetics and real talk divination, then The Rustic Fortune Tarot is your next magical obsession. I’ll link where to find it. And while you’re at it, smash that subscribe button because I’ve got more decks, more tea, and more reviews coming soon.

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You ever meet a tarot deck that feels like it’s whispering, “Let's f**ing go”* every time you pull a card? That’s how I feel about the Bonfire Tarot by Gabi Angus-West.

This isn’t your grandma’s Rider-Waite-Smith. This is tattoo-art, symbolism-drenched, no-border, chaos-layered genius. I’ve been using this deck constantly in my recent readings—especially my political ones—and honestly? It’s a whole experience.

Let me walk you through the obsession.

First, No Borders. Period.

I’m that person. If a tarot deck has borders, I’ll literally get out my scissors and start a DIY corner-rounding ritual. Borders fence me in. The Bonfire Tarot? Gloriously borderless. You get all the mess, magic, and mayhem of the art without those suffocating lines.

Some folks on Amazon complained they missed the black border from the first edition. To them I say: embrace chaos. This deck’s beauty is in its visual explosion.

Symbolism That Makes You Work (In the Best Way)

Look, I love a Rider-Waite-Smith baseline. But I’ve evolved. I want to peel layers, not just read a script. And the Bonfire Tarot makes you do just that.

The Nine of Swords? The traditional quilt? Gone. Replaced by a chessboard blanket and literal chess pieces hovering like anxious thoughts. Pure poetic nightmare.

Four of Swords? Not some static knight lying in a cathedral. She's soaking in a bathtub, surrounded by clues. One shoe’s missing. Something is off. And that, my friends, is everything.

Ten of Swords? Oh, we got predatory birds circling the dying man. Because death in this card isn’t just dramatic—it’s opportunistic.

Inclusivity Woven Into the Chaos

Tattoo style aside, this deck shows up for representation. People from all walks of life. Different body types, races, vibes. And that matters. I’m not just looking at archetypes—I’m seeing people, stories, moments. That lifts my spirit in a real way.

From RWS to Your Own Synaptic Story

If you’re new to tarot, this might not be your first deck. There’s a lot going on. (I made the mistake of trying to read Paulina Tarot years ago and backed out like a spooked cat. Way too busy for baby me.)

But now? I crave decks that make me dig. That stretch my intuition. That honor the divine whisper: “You're meant to see this.”

How I Choose a Deck: High Priestess Test

We all have our tarot quirks. Mine?

* No Borders

* How’s the Eight of Wands? (Spoiler: in Bonfire, it’s chef’s kiss—full-on message imagery)

* How’s the High Priestess? (She’s one of my majors, and if she looks bland? Deck denied.)

These are deal-breakers for me. If they pass? I’m in for the long haul.

Final Verdict: Seasoned Readers, This One’s For You

If you’re ready to push your interpretations, flex your intuitive muscles, and get a little messy with the divine, the Bonfire Tarot is your new bestie.

She’s loud. She’s layered. She’s got something to say.

🛒 Available on Amazon and other shops (if you’re not about that Bezos life).

Coming Soon…

I’ll be doing more reviews like this—decks I swear by, decks I’ve trimmed the hell out of, and decks that make me go “nope.” I’ve apparently got a nose for finding obscure gems people didn’t even know existed. Stay tuned.

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