The mixture curdles. The rhythm falters. Something is out of alignment.

In this episode, we explore Temperance Reversed—a sign of imbalance, impatience, and extremes pulling at the spirit. Where harmony once flowed, now there may be excess, burnout, or a struggle to integrate opposing forces. This card reveals the cost of rushing the process or ignoring the need for moderation.

Through story and tarot, we invite you to notice where things have gone too far—or not far enough. Temperance Reversed asks: What needs to be rebalanced before harmony can return?

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The cup pours into the cup. Nothing is lost but everything is transformed.

In this episode, we welcome Temperance—the art of balance, patience, and mindful blending. This card speaks of moderation, healing, and the quiet magic that happens when opposing forces learn to work together. Temperance reminds us that growth doesn’t always come from extremes, but from careful, intentional harmony.

Through story and symbol, let us explore how this card invites integration—of past and present, emotion and reason, self and others. Temperance asks: What balance are you being called to create within your own life?

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As the wheel of the year turns and the nights grow long, the Tarot Tavern takes a brief pause to honor the Yule season.

In this short interlude, the Tarot Bard shares a moment of warmth and wisdom—reflecting on the power and importance of rest and reflection, and the comfort of chosen family during the holidays. Whether you celebrate Yule, Christmas, or something entirely your own, this episode is an invitation to celebrate in a way that brings you joy and lasting memories.

The Tarot Tavern will return with brand-new episodes on January 6th, ready to welcome adventurers back to the fire with fresh stories etched in cards and wisdom flowing like mead.

Until then, remember: the Tavern is always open to you.

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The door stands open… but the foot hesitates at the threshold.

In this episode, we explore Death Reversed—a moment of resistance, stagnation, or fear in the face of necessary change. Where the upright Death clears the way, the reversed reveals what happens when endings are delayed and transformation is avoided. The old lingers, not out of strength, but out of familiarity.

Through story and tarot, we invite you to sit with the discomfort of holding on. What are you afraid to release? What truth are you postponing? Death Reversed asks: What transformation waits just beyond the fear of letting go?

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The final breath… and then, the first.

In this episode, let us lead you through the mystery of Death Upright—one of the most misunderstood cards in the tarot. This is not the end of the story, but the turning of a chapter. Death arrives when something must fall away so something new can rise. It is release, renewal, and the clearing of old paths to make way for what’s to come.

Through tale and tarot, we reveal the beauty in letting go, the sacredness of transition, and the courage required to step into the unknown. Death asks: What are you ready to lay down… and what new beginning calls your name?

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The rope sways… yet nothing changes. The world waits, but the mind refuses to shift.

In this episode, we explore The Hanged Man Reversed—a sign of stubbornness, stalled growth, and the fear of releasing what no longer serves. Where the upright Hanged Man finds clarity in surrender, the reversed speaks of avoidance, impatience, or gripping too tightly to old perspectives.

Through story and tarot, let's uncover the lessons hidden in this uncomfortable stillness. This card asks you to recognize where you’re stuck—and whether it’s the world holding you back, or your own resistance. The Hanged Man Reversed whispers: What transformation awaits once you loosen your grip?

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The world turns upside down, and suddenly, everything makes sense.

In this episode, we meet The Hanged Man—the seeker who chooses stillness over struggle and surrender over control. This card invites you to pause, to see the world from a new angle, and to let go of what keeps you bound to old ways of thinking.

Through story and symbol, we reveal how sacrifice and patience lead to enlightenment. Sometimes progress means waiting, and wisdom means release. The Hanged Man asks: What truth can only be seen when you stop struggling to see it?

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The scales tip unevenly. The mirror clouds with half-truths.

In this episode, we turn to Justice Reversed—a reflection of imbalance, avoidance, and the uneasy weight of consequence. When Justice stands inverted, clarity blurs, truth is questioned, and accountability may be hard to face. But even in this distortion, wisdom waits.

Through story and tarot, we guide you through the moments when fairness falters, when choices carry unseen costs, and when the only way forward is to look inward. The reversed Justice asks: Where have you turned away from truth—and what happens when it catches up?

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The scales gleam in the candlelight. Every choice, every truth, waits to be weighed.

In this episode, we welcome Justice—the embodiment of fairness, integrity, and cause and effect. This card calls us to accountability, to honesty, and to the balance between heart and reason. Justice stands as both mirror and measure, reminding us that our actions ripple through every corner of our story.

Through tale and tarot, let us reveal how Justice teaches discernment and the courage to face truth without fear. The question lingers: Are you ready to see things as they truly are—and stand by what is right?

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The wheel creaks… its spokes caught, its turning resisted.

In this episode, we explore The Wheel of Fortune Reversed — a sign that fate may feel stalled, luck may seem distant, and old cycles repeat like echoes in a forgotten hall. This is where frustration meets uncertainty, and where the push of destiny feels more like being pulled backward.

Through story and symbol, let us reveal the wisdom found when momentum halts: the chance to reflect, to shift perspective, and to realize that even stuck wheels eventually turn again. The reversed Wheel asks: Are you resisting the lesson… or preparing for a greater turning?

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