The Tarot Diagnosis

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I get personal as I explore the concept of the core self through the archetype of The Hermit and the Internal Family Systems model.

I had a great conversation with a listener recently who shared that she was listening to This Jungian Life Podcast when they spoke about how the first 50 years of our life is about finding our place in the world, and the next 50 is about finding our place within ourselves. This was deeply profound for me because I feel like I'm somehow straddling both of these experiences right now.

So, I dive into the archetype of The Hermit and explore how it relates to accessing our true, core Self. I talk about the 8 C's of the Self as coined by the Internal Family Systems model and pull SO MANY CARDS!

Along with The Hermit I explore, Two of Wands, Page of Wands, Death, Page of Cups, Temperance, Queen of Swords, Three of Cups, and the Queen of Pentacles.

This is one of my favorite episodes to date!

Deck Used: Tarot Vintage

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This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠, I sit down with Thomas Witholt from Hermit's Mirror to create a space for us to unravel aspects of the shadow self - specifically as it relates to difficult emotions such as anger and fear.

Thomas brings in a Jungian and Buddhist approach to the shadow that helps to soften the edges on a topic that most of us find so uncomfortable.

We start off by exploring emotional power dynamics of the shadow and the concept of reparenting and building self-compassion through The Emperor, The Empress, the Six of Cups and The Lovers. 

Tarot eventually leads us into a discussion on anger through the archetype of the Knight of Swords and the King of Wands reversed. We discuss how anger can emerge as reactivity, or stem from unmet needs, feeling a sense of injustice, or a boundary violation. Thomas also beautifully discusses the elemental components of the cards and how it relates to the importance of self-reflection.

I invite you to pull cards alongside us and allow your shadow self to join the conversation to explore when it emerges and what to do when it does.

Learn more about Thomas and his offerings below:

https://www.hermitsmirror.com

https://www.instagram.com/hermitsmirror

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, the difficult topic of betrayal and the arduous process of learning to trust again is explored through the anchors of Strength and The Empress reversed.

I explore the pain and fear associated with infidelity, including abandonment wounds, rejection, and scarcity. The cards help guide me towards a discussion on repairing trust, what that can look like and how to be realistic about the non-linear process of repair after betrayal.

It seems like all the folks I admire get brought up in this episode with quotes from Esther Perel, Pema Chodron, Andrew Huberman, and others. I even get nerdy for a minute and talk about the neuroscience behind betrayal.

The Seven of Wands, Ace of Wands, and Four of Swords help us walk into the world of repair after a betrayal and keep us grounded, but also create space for hope for the future.

Decks used: Tarot Vintage and Tarot of The Abyss

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I spend time talking about some of the nuances of trauma including PTSD, C-PTSD, and generational trauma through the lens of The Chariot, Nine of Wands, Nine of Cups, Ten of Cups, and Three of Pentacles.

I surprise myself with the depth and connection between the archetype of, and symbolism within, The Chariot. As I pull additional cards throughout the episode, I explore  what it is like to live with, cope with, and seek to heal trauma.

Topics of hypervigilance, suspicion, somatic effects, and behavioral patterns are touched on throughout.

Please note - this episode is just a brief overview of the topic of trauma and I plan to spend time diving into more specific components in future episodes. 

Deck Used: The Raven’s Dream Tarot and Tarot Vintage

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I sit down with Erin Jones, the owner of Hermit and The Moon, to explore the power, nuance, and healing properties of language.

This conversation was inspired by a meetup in The Symposium a while back where Erin challenged the use of the phrase “stalker card” and changed the way I view repeating cards. This got me thinking about the language used within and about tarot, so naturally I invited her to explore this with me on the podcast.

Erin and I invite you to join us while we pull cards and discuss the modern and traditional language used, the personal and societal effect that language has on us, and how we can step into a trauma-informed space when it comes to the alchemy of language and tarot.

To learn more about Erin and her offerings, visit her website www.hermitandthemoon.com or follow her on Instagram @hermit_and_the_moon

Decks Used: Slow Holler Tarot, Outsider Tarot, Rainbow Moon Tarot

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I spend time reflecting on personal identity and parts work. I’ve been seeing a lot of folks in my therapy practice who are feeling disconnected from themselves and others and we’ve found that it stems from a disconnection from our multiple parts and identities. We often grab a hold of one identity

So, I take a look at the role The Lovers plays in this dilemma while also creating a system of working with the Ace’s to help us further explore, define, and integrate all of our parts and identities in order to decrease feelings of disconnection, depression, and anxiety.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I sit down with *gasp* my accountant. But this isn’t your average boring financial conversation. Tony Cola and I sit down to explore the ups, downs, nuances, and celebrations of being a business owner (or having a side hustle). 
 

We open the episode with the Three of Pentacles, which immediately has us talking about how important the beginning phases of starting a business are, in addition to the internal and external team you create. The Ten of Wands, Six of Wands, and Four of Wands also make an appearance, which guide us into the world of burnout and a discussion on the challenges entrepreneurs face and the impact it can have on our mental health.

But, of course we somehow are graced with the Six and Four of Wands where we get to explore both the reality of failure and how it inevitably leads to success.

As I pull cards, we work to find the real-life, practical applications of the archetypes' wisdom. Tony goes above and beyond mere number-crunching by offering clients encouraging and empathetic support and guidance as they embark on their journey as an entrepreneur and business owner, which is exactly the energy he brings to this episode.

Starting and running a business can be scary and overwhelming, but our hope is this episode empowers you to do the scary thing anyway!

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I step into the profound world of The Hierophant in order to expose the complexity of history, culture, and spirituality that carries both pain and hope within this archetype. By navigating this card’s inherent duality, I am able to explore the challenges it poses in today's world where rigid traditions often clash with our modern values.

Join me as I dissect this archetype's call to embrace beliefs, its symbolism of wisdom-seeking and its shadow of superiority. The Ace of Cups and Two of Pentacles make a surprising appearance as they help me better understand the delicate balance between conformity and authenticity. 

Throughout this episode, The Hierophant reveals its powerful healing potential of mentorship, collective growth, and the value of humility and diversity in our journey toward personal and societal evolution.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I sit down with author, storyteller, and tarot enthusiast Amanda “Mandy” Hughes from @HaintblueCreative. We explore the inherent narrative quality of the cards, and how we can utilize them for our own creativity. Plus, Mandy walks us through a narrative read of the cards and shares her Tarot Story Arc spread for storytelling.

This was so fun to experience - even if you’re not a storyteller. I found myself developing new insights with the cards by reading them as a plot to a fictional story versus personal insight. So, if you’re a writer, creative, or just looking for a fun way to mix up your tarot practice, join us for Tarot & Storytelling!

Learn more about Mandy by visiting www.HaintBlueCreative.com

Be sure to check out her Storyteller Hub and grab some incredible tarot and writing resources!

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I explore why The Emperor is one of the most contentious cards in the tarot (along with The Hierophant, but that's for a later episode). I’ve long had a distant and detached relationship with this card until recently. Join me as I spend time unraveling this archetype’s shadow in order to reveal its light - which we don’t often allow to shine.

Throughout this episode, I rely heavily on the Somnia Tarot depiction of The Emperor, because it is hauntingly beautiful and masterfully showcases both the rigidly stoic shadow energy of this archetype, as well as the often lonely, burdened, personal responsibility to care and lead that often gets dismissed.

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Also! If you love The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, please be sure to hit those 5 stars and write us a review on whatever platform you listen to us on. It really is a HUGE help to us and allows more people to see our podcast!

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