Omg Tarot! A Podcast About Reading Tarot Cards

If you've been working with tarot cards for a while, you know each minor arcana suit corresponds with an element. You also know those four elements are represented on the cards, usually in pretty obvious ways, but not always in obvious ways. In this episode, we're talking about how the elements are represented visually, how you can interpret the more subtle depictions, and how to read the "negativ...

Your tarot deck has a lot of animal symbolism in it. Have you ever wondered how to interpret these images? And have you ever wondered if you should interpret literal animals, like the horses the knights ride, the same as figurative animals, like the butterflies on the Queen of Swords' throne? Do the dogs on the 10 of Pentacles symbolize anything different from the dog on The Fool? Is the Queen...

It's that time of year again...love is in the air ♥️ Love is also one of the most popular topics querents ask me about. And why wouldn't they? Love is wonderful! We all want love! So what happens when you see something in a love reading that isn't exactly positive? Or you pull a card like the Hanged Man or The Star and you go huh? That's what I'm talking about in this episode....

People ask me this all the time: How can you stay objective when you're reading for yourself? Honestly, it's not easy. But it's also not impossible. Like anything else, it takes practice, and in this episode, I share a few strategies that have worked for me when I've had a hard time staying objective. I also talk about formulating questions, what makes a good question, and how to n...

I talk about astrology a lot on this podcast, and in this episode, I'm doing even more of that. If you've never looked at your natal chart before, listen for super-easy, step-by-step instructions for getting your chart...and how you can translate your Big 3 into a tarot reading. I also shared a sweet tarot formula you can use to find the main lessons you'll learn each year of your life...

Lots of people have asked for this episode, and here it is! How do I interpret cards as a narrative? I firmly believe that intuition is a skill, and in this episode, I share strategies you can use to build up that skill. This is how you go from looking up cards' definitions in the little white book to understanding how the cards you've pulled fit together to deliver a personalized, valuabl...

Omg Tarot! is BACK! Kicking off the new year, it only felt appropriate to share my absolute favorite year ahead spread. But it also felt appropriate to chat a bit about choosing a deck and how I interpret the cards. Spoiler: Rider Waite Smith isn't my daily driver. And I don't think the 3 of Swords is necessarily a sad card. If you want to skip ahead to the year ahead spread, it starts rig...

Lots of decks have it, maybe you've seen it: The Happy Squirrel! #23, The Happy Squirrel, started as a Simpsons joke. Then it took on a life of its own. Now, lots of decks include it. But should you read it? And if so, how? I think you should read it. And in this bonus episode, I explain how to interpret The Happy Squirrel and why I think it's a useful card to have in your deck.

In the final episode of season 1 of the Omg Tarot! podcast, we're discussing #20 in the major arcana, Judgement. Judgement is when you've submitted your application, completed the interview, and now it's time to wait. Are you a strong enough candidate? Is your resume good enough to prove you're the best fit for the role? None of that is for you to decide. All you can do is wait and trust you've do...

The Tower is #16 in the major arcana. It's not the most pleasant-looking card! Does that mean it's a bad card? Should you be scared when you pull it? .....maybe. Listen and learn more.

The Hierophant is #5 in the major arcana. He's all about tradition, consistency, enforcing the rules, and most importantly, making sure people understand why rules and traditions exist. He's a teacher, a mentor, a spiritual leader and in a few key ways, the complement to the High Priestess. Track: Bohemian Garden Music by https://www.fiftysounds.com

The High Priestess is #2 in the major arcana. She's the most intuitive person in the deck, and she's inviting you to step beyond the veil and work out your intuitive muscles. What will you learn from her? Track: Spiritual Music by https://www.fiftysounds.com

Did you know you can do divination with playing cards? You can! It's more similar to tarot than you might imagine, and it's also probably easier than you imagined. Think of it like a more raw, more pared-down version of reading tarot cards. Much like this is a more raw, more pared-down podcast episode than most.

Hey! Welcome to the Omg Tarot! podcast. If you're a tarot card reader or want to become one, you're in the right place. Every week, we drop a new episode that's all about the craft of reading tarot cards. You'll learn how the symbols on each card work together to form layered meanings, how to interpret challenging card combos, how tarot intersects with other practices like astrology and numerology...

The Emperor, #4 in the major arcana, is a master strategist. He's dedicated, he's driven, and whatever he sets his mind to, he's absolutely going to get it done. He's the guy you want leading you into battle...and showing you the ropes when it's your turn to take the reins.

In this sPoOkY edition of Omg Tarot!, we're reading a few pro readers' tarot horror stories. Tarot card readers don't usually scare easily, so you know you're in for a treat 🎃 Track: Red Evil Music by https://www.fiftysounds.com   Track: Frontiers Music by https://www.fiftysounds.com   Track: Dirty Deals Music by https://www.fiftysounds.com   Track: Unnatural Music by https://www.fiftysounds.com...

The Empress is #3 in the major arcana. She's the mother archetype, which means she does a lot of things. 👩‍👧‍👦She nurtures 👩‍👧‍👦She provides 👩‍👧‍👦She guides 👩‍👧‍👦She manifests Who is this powerful lady and what can The Fool expect when he encounters her? Listen and find out.

⭐BONUS RELEASE⭐ Meet Benedictta Apwah, astrologer, reiki practitioner and tarot card reader whose daily driver is the Hermetic deck. Why? Because the astrological symbolism runs a lot deeper in the Hermetic deck. Don't miss our interview where she shares insights about her practice, her approach to tarot, and how she crafts unique reading experiences by combining astrology and tarot.  **Due to t...

The Hermit is #9 in the major arcana. He's a wise old sage standing alone on top of a mountain, looking inward as his lantern lights the path before him. What is he thinking about? How did he get here? And perhaps most importantly, where is he going next?

We've reached #21 in the major arcana, The World. It's the very end of the journey, so where do we go from here? Is this a spot to rest and enjoy the view, or are there more mountains to climb, more oceans to dive into, more roads to travel? Listen and find out. Track: Changes Music by https://www.fiftysounds.com

No, this card doesn't mean you'll appear on a game show. It's all about the random things that pop up and impact our lives, so...perhaps it could be about your experience with a game show. Wheel of Fortune is #10 in the major arcana, and it's one of the most esoteric cards in the deck. Listen now to de-esotericize its many symbols.

The Fool is #0 in the deck. How can a card be #0? In a way, The Fool exists outside the rest of the deck. The Fool is the main character in the story...hence the phrase "The Fool's Journey." So does that mean The Fool is just a placeholder, devoid of symbolism? No! The Fool has tons of symbolism, and I talk all about it in this episode. crediting some of the music I used: Track: The Wild Side Musi...

Here comes the sun! At #19 in the major arcana, The Sun is where you (ideally) find yourself after you've encountered The Moon and completed the tasks she asks you to complete. It's a moment of authenticity and putting your realest self forward before you face the final challenge in the Fool's Journey: Judgement.

The Moon, #18 in the major arcana, is a mysterious card. It's a card that can symbolize darkness, confusion, and coming to terms with the parts of yourself you don't always acknowledge because you might not really like. There's also a lobster.

Meet Tory Sjovall: Family astrologer, energy healer, tarot card reader and all-around awesome lady! In this episode, I sat down with Tory and chatted about her practice, which includes family astrology readings, energy healing and tarot card readings. It was a fascinating look into how another practitioner works and left me with some intriguing things to think about! No matter where you are in you...