Easy Tarot Lessons!

The bleeding 3 of hearts! Why isn't the traditional meaning of the 3 of swords associated with water? It speaks so strongly of emotional disappointment! Why and how did the suits get associated with fire, earth, air and water? What does that even mean? Mandy, Skwirl and I got together today to help understand these questions. With a little bit of history and some deep discussion on the imagery, we...

Have you noticed how many articles are in circulation lately about how Tarot readers and "psychics" are all scammers and con artists? Of course, every profession has some of those types of people in action, but the Tarot community has been under heavy attack for quite awhile. One of the ways we can fight this bad publicity is to practice with morals and a code of ethics. Obviously, we aren't here...

We've been working like fiends here at the academy! Here is another sneak peek at the work Mandy, Sally and Skwirl have been doing to bring you the card meaning podcasts. This week's peek is at the Ace of Swords. They talk about what the images make them think and feel and how that relates to their interpretations. It is extremely important to get to know these cards and understand how to get info...

Skwirl, Sally and Mandy talk with us today about the Ace of Pentacles. Is there a song in there? Is it always money we're talking about when this card shows up in a spread? Why does the first card of the coins make me want to take a bubble bath? Listen in, have a few chuckles and find out! If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at writeme@dustywhite.net Thanks for being here :-)

Knights! The knights are here! Are they people? Are they only men? Where do we get to the meaning of the knights? How does using the knights as a rate of progress make sense and how can you see an attitude or the character of person with them? In this episode, we talk about that and then cover a few other topics of interest. What do the pros do when the reading isn't going as smoothly as they'd li...

Reading the Tarot is not limited to keywords or images. Of course, you trust your intuition and read the image first, but there are themes beyond the core meanings of the cards. In today's episode, Mandy, Sharon and I talk about the theme of ending cards. What makes an ending card? How do we know when it is an ending card? How do we know if it is being resisted or the ending is welcome? We go deep...

There are only 78 cards in a Tarot deck that need to describe the entirety of daily life! How can only 78 cards accurately and consistently do this? Every single card has a story to tell. Over the next few weeks, we are going focus deeply on beginning, ending, and transition cards. We are going to help you identify these and learn to apply them over a series of podcasts that will make you stronger...

Court cards seem to be the most problematic cards for many Tarot students. Without proper training, it is difficult to tell the difference between the various images. Tarot readers end up getting stuck with keywords that severely limit their divination abilities. This episode focuses on the Kings in the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. The problem with these four cards is that they are all men just sitting...

Sharon and I were discussing some of the Tarot forums available in today's social media and the surprising amount of "Tarot Trolls" that are out there. These are people that are so set in their opinions of what the Tarot should mean that they pollute the entire industry with their inability to be open to what the Tarot is meant to be. These "trolls" just shout down anyone with a difference of opin...

One of the problems we have in the Tarot community is the perpetuated lie that we can "learn the Tarot by memorizing card meanings". It's time to stop that. Any time you have a visual component, you are going to have room for interpretation. That's what drives the Tarot! To demonstrate this point, we examined The Modern Spellcaster's Tarot, created by Melanie Marquis and illustrated by Scott Murph...

Take a short walk with Dusty as he and Sharon discuss manifestation tips for making 2019 the year you want it to be. 2019 it's a year to leap; to write that action plan. move forward fearlessly. it's a year of reinvention; make room for things that matter. invest in yourself: physically, mentally, and spiritually. workout more. care less. hug more. actually do what you want. Thanks for being here...

Mandy, Sally and Sharon got into a conversation about their strangest Tarot questions. Sometimes a client will ask about something you have no knowledge of, or they will ask you a question that makes it difficult to keep a straight face. You have to be prepared to trust your knowledge of the Tarot and to trust you intuition if you choose to answer these. From the mundane "what should I buy my moth...

Mandy, Sally and Sharon got together to share their thoughts on the Four of Wands from the Waite-Smith Tarot deck. Although they do touch on some of the traditional meanings that you may find in books, they spent more time on the ways to interpret the card through the image. By getting to know the images on your cards and how they appeal to your senses, you are taking the first step toward flowing...

Sally and Sharon got together to discuss some of the meanings the Ace of Wand from the Tarot could lead to. Note the word "could" here! Their discussion is purely to help you see some of the possible meanings that could be invoked by the image on the card. They do a version of exercises 1 and 1(a) from the white book "The Easiest Way to Learn the Tarot Ever!". These exercises are essential to help...

Sharon and Will sat down for a deep discussion of how Will discovered the Tarot. They talked about what he thought it was before he started learning and how he evolved as a Tarot reader. One of the most important things to do while learning the Tarot is finding a teacher or school that resonates with you. By resonates, I mean something that speaks to you in a way you understand and Identify with....

I've been getting a great many requests to do some podcasts on card meanings. As many of you know, I'm not an advocate of keywords or superstitions so please don't expect that. Instead, you can expect insight and observations to what the cards can mean in every day life. Mandy, Sharon and I got together today to discuss the Empress. We talked about the general feel the card generated for us and ga...

I find it frustrating how so many Tarot readers feel they have to hide their talent because of the misrepresentation of what we do that is so prevalent in today's media. The fear of animosity and ridicule can be overwhelming. Today, Skwirl sat down with Robin as she shared her journey of how she overcame the fear and "came out of the tarot closet". They discussed her reservations, how she battled...

Whether you are just a beginner or an advanced with Tarot reader, this podcast is a must hear! Mandy, Sharon and I dove deep into the secrets of the Fool, and I mean deep. Explore some of the possibilities of the Fool with us; from symbolism to why the Fool is the perfect example of how to read the Tarot. If you have any questions or would like to hear a podcast about a Tarot related question, ple...

Wow! We had quite a session today! We started out with a dilemma Mandy had to face for being such a popular Tarot reader! Then Mandy, Sharon and I discussed the relationships between the Magician, the High Priestess and The World. We got into a very deep discussion about what each can represent and how they differ from each other. Be sure to take notes! There are no keywords or shortcuts here. Thi...

House of White presents the first Pod Cast hosted by the well known Sharon Lewis (a.k.a. Skwirl). Sharon's new podcasts will touch on issues related to Tarot in some way. She will also have special guests join her to add their unique view points to the discussion. Tonight, Sharon will be discussing an issue that Nina Soul, co-owner of Spiritual Vibes & the Soul Sisters Inc., recently dealt with (O...

So often, when the Tower comes up in a spread, the reaction is fear. With the way it is presented in today's media, this is perfectly valid, but the Tower is so much more than complete devastation. Today, Sharon and I discussed when and how the Tower could be a "good" card to get in a spread. We talked about many things it could represent, and why Tower "energy" is so important to life. This is a...

What do you do when you turn over the card and the answer is so obvious you feel like it can't possibly be right? What do you do when this happens? Of course the answer seems obvious! Join Mandy, Sharon and I as we discuss intuition, yappy dogs and divine inspiration. One other big topic we covered was how Pages and Aces are often confused as having the same interpretations. Many Tarot books indic...

In this podcast, Mandy, Sally, and Dusty discuss what happens when your reading takes an unexpected turn. Mandy recounts a recent reading she had. The client arrived stating she wanted to hear "anything". In hindsight, Mandy believes she should have managed her client's expectations at the outset, but she was already committed to the reading. Mandy endeavored to do the best she could with a client...

Today's podcast is geared toward beginners, but it is a good idea for experienced readers to listen in as well. Mandy and I covered some do's and don'ts of what a tarot reader should be doing and why. We covered some basics like the importance of proper shuffling, focusing on the client, and other practices that are often overlooked by beginners. Whether you are just starting out or getting a refr...

One of the big questions we have gotten lately, is how can you tell the difference between imagination and intuition while we are reading Tarot cards? Mandy and Sharon discussed this today in depth. They talked about how to tell the difference between the two, how to build your intuition, and how to strengthen your confidence. This podcast is full of examples, great advice, and guidance. If you ar...