The Laundry Basket Podcast

Rita got married in August 2021 and she had a tiny wedding ceremony. This beautiful small ceremony allowed her to really focus on her connection with her husband and the family and friends who came to celebrate. Many couples decided to have small weddings during the COVID19 pandemic and this is definitely a growing trend as it costs less and allows the bride and groom to enjoy their special day in a relaxed, stress-free manner.  Do you prefer big wedding parties or small intimate receptions? Let's get schmoozing! 
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The Lovers card is the 6th card of the Major Arcana. It reminds us of the importance of being totally naked with our emotions to reach deep connections with those we love. The symbolism in the card is intense and also alludes to passion and duality. The card not only refers to the love in a romantic relationship but can also point at the union formed in all kinds of situations such as business partnerships, cultural clubs, or any situation where two or more individuals share a bond. How does the Lovers' card resonate with you? Let's schmooze and tarot!
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Online shopping has increased by almost 50% in the last two years thanks to the COVID19 pandemic. Salima has been an avid online shopper for many years while Rita started buying things online mainly during the pandemic. We share our perspectives, our favorite online shops and whether or not we prefer the good old brick and mortar experience. We also touch on where we are at with "the new normal" and the opening of the economy. Finally, Salima's taken the bold step to starting therapy and is sharing how she felt after her very first session. Let's get schmoozing!  
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The Hierophant is card #5 in the major Arcana and come to remind us of the value that traditional institutions have in our lives. This "pope-looking" character also encourages us to take a path of education and always seek knowledge. The Hierophant is a kind guide, however, if this card is upside down, it might be a manipulative figure. Could it be that it's also time to chatter traditional "taboos" and break out of the mold of convetionality? This card is packed with wisdom and worth taking a few days to reflect on. Let's get schmoozing!
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In our opinion, the most important quality to look for in any relationship is support. Especially when it comes to selecting our romantic life partner, we must know how to recognize a supportive partner from a non-supportive one. As Salima puts it: when you are in a non-supportive relationship,it's an early death sentence! Let's get schmoozing :)
Link to article: https://www.marriage.com/advice/relationship/steps-to-becoming-a-supportive-partner/
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Card #4 in the Major Arcana is The Emperor, a card that reminds us of masculine energy, power, and authority. Depending on when this card shows up in a reading, it could be a card that encourages you to step into your power, or it can be a card warning you about exerting your strength in detrimental ways. A very helpful card to make us reflect on masculine energy and the responsibility that comes with power. Let's get schmoozing with Tarot :)
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By performing the same activities in the same order every night, your brain comes to see those activities as a precursor to sleep. In this episode we discuss our routines and our bad habits before going to bed.  We share tips on how to structure our evenings to helps our brain relax and enhance our sleep.
Link to article: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/bedtime-routine-for-adults
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The Empress is card #3 in the Major Arcana. She is a beautiful woman sitting on several cushions and wearing a dress adorned with pomegranates. She wears a crown with 12 stars and holds a wand, as if to manifest all her desires. This card reminds us of the power of the feminine. It brings a message of abundance and fertility. If you are looking to attract creativity, birth, and sensuality in your life, this is the card to carry with you this week! Let's get schmoozing with Tarot :)
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Summer is our favorite season! We get to hang out outside, swim, camp, spend time at the local farm markets, attend weddings, and work on our tan.  We realized through our conversation the importance of feeling good in our clothes during the summer to not confuse fashion errors with body insecurities. Listen to our conversation on summer fashion to brainstorm ideas about what's still in our closets and what's gotta go! As always, we discuss the three astrological signs of the season: Cancer, Leo and Virgo. Listen in to know how to tap into the energy of the zodiac in the coming months. Let's get schmoozing!
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The High Priestess is the guardian of the subconscious mind. The perfect card to meditate with when learning Tarot as she will help you get in touch with your intuition. We discuss her attributes and we also ask the tarot questions about business investment and success. Let's get schmoozing!
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