Phases of the Fool

This week is all about crystals here on Phases of the Fool- the ones we love, the ones we hate, and the ones that have changed our lives. Peyton and Mel also share a collective reading from the magical Crystal Keys Tarot by Dina Rosenberg and Amalia Drewes, out now from Weiser Books. Join us as we celebrate the new beginnings of spring and spill all the witchy tea! The Everyday Altar with Mel Mel&...

Hi Fools! This week, we got to sit down with author Meg Jones Wall to dive into the world of their newest book Tarot Spreads: How to Read Them, Create Them, and Revise Them . We talk about the gifts we offer to clients, finding our own political views after growing up religious and sheltered, and so much more. Keep up with Meg/3AM.Tarot The Everyday Altar with Mel Mel's offerings Healing Hous...

Peyton and Mel are back! This week, we're breaking down the wands court cards and how to move past confusion in readings.  Whether you’re new to tarot or you’ve been reading for years, this episode will help you understand the fire court on a deeper level- and maybe recognize a bit of yourself in the process. The Everyday Altar with Mel Mel's offerings Healing House with Peyton Peyton&ap...

This week, Mel and Peyton are exploring the dreamlike, compelling world of Tarot Chimera: a new deck from Weiser Books comprised of Odilon Redon's artwork and authored by Nitasia Roland. We ponder the cards' imagery and the guidebook's wisdom, while connecting it all to truths in our personal lives. We also do simultaneous readings based on Mel's personal "interview spread...

This week on Phases of the Fool, Peyton is highlighting the spiritual transformation that came along with becoming a first time mother. Mel and Peyton explore how to embody spiritual rebirths and discuss which unhelpful habits they're learning to leave behind, all while connecting back to the story of the Tarot. The Everyday Altar with Mel Healing House with Peyton Phases of the Fool | Instag...

Mel and Peyton are BACK again- this time with a deep dive into not one, not two, but THREE tarot cards! Tune in as we unpack the meanings of the 8, 9, and 10 of Wands. The Everyday Altar with Mel Healing House with Peyton Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok

Welcome back to Phases of the Fool! After a break following the birth of Peyton's baby boy, we are here and ready to get weird and witchy! In this episode, Peyton and Mel are catching up, discussing the spiritual places they're currently in and the development of their respective Patreon communities. The Fools also pull some juicy cards for where the podcast is headed in 2026. You don&ap...

Hi Fools! This week on the pod, Mel is joined by her dear friend, longtime client, and fellow tarot enthusiast Anna! This Sagittarius/Libra duo is here to talk through some of the most intense Wands cards in the deck: the five and seven. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok

This week, we're featuring the stunning Mystic Brew Tarot: an inclusive, vibrant, indie tarot deck forged through real-life moments and modern magical influences. Mellanie, the founder of Mystic Brew Healing, tells us about the process of developing all 78 cards, connecting with an illustrator, and finding the audience who needed the comfort her spiritual work provides. Mystic Brew Healing Cl...

This week, we're grounding into our bodies and taking a look at how intuition shows up. Peyton and Mel talk about how to tell intuition apart from anxious thought patterns, physical signs that show up when something's off, and the importance of building self-awareness. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | Tik...

Our special guest this week is Cassandra Snow! We're discussing their latest book release, Tarot in Other Words: An Essential Anthology by Leading Queer Tarot Writers. Our conversation flows around themes of liberation, self-expression, family building, and so much more through an inclusive, spiritual, and trauma-informed lens. Purchase Tarot in Other Words Cassandra's Website Click here...

In this special anniversary episode, Peyton and Mel reflect on the changes, tribulations, endings, and embodiment they've experienced since starting the Phases of the Fool podcast last November.  Using the Past Year Reflection Tarot Spread by Emerald Lotus Divination, they pull cards to look back on what’s evolved, what’s healed, and what’s still unfolding. It’s raw, real, and full of the Foo...

This week on Phases of the Fool, Mel and Peyton are covering their very first out-of-order Tarot pairing! Tune in to discover what the 4 and 6 of Wands cards have in common, and what sets them apart. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok

Hi there! In this special Samhain episode (which happens to be releasing on Mel's birthday!), Mel and Peyton are discussing the origins of Halloween, recognizing it as the witches new year, and indulging in a reflective tarot spread for the season. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok

Welcome, fools! Peyton and Mel's deep dive journey through the tarot has arrived at the 2 and 3 of Wands: cards of momentum and passion. Tune in as they pull collective messages for the listeners of this episode and connect these two wands cards to the greater story of the tarot. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool...

This week, Peyton and Mel are chatting with Lori Lytle, author of Talismans & Tarot. While discussing her brand new book, we explore the difference between amulets, good luck charms, and talismans, how to join magic and tarot together, and share our personal stories of reading tarot for others and what we've learned along the way. A special thank you to Red Wheel/Weiser for sending these...

 This week, we’re diving headfirst into the red flags parade of the spiritual space. From shady practices and guilt-tripping “gurus” to the subtle ways communities can turn toxic, we’re naming the red flags you need to look out for. We’re also sharing our own experiences navigating the messy, magical, and sometimes manipulative corners of spirituality. Tune in, laugh with us, and maybe even cringe...

Hi fools! Peyton and Mel are back this week covering the first card of the tarot's minor arcana! As we begin our journey into the suit of wands, we discuss Peyton's birth prep, how we each indulge in our passions, the traditional imagery of the Ace of Wands card, and so much more. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of th...

You asked, the cards answered! In this episode, Mel and Peyton team up for something extra fun, duel fool readings! We asked out listeners to send in their burning questions and together we pull cards, share insights, and offer guidance straight from the tarot.  Tune in for double the intuition, double the magic, and the answers might just spark something for you too!  Click here to keep up with P...

This week, your favorite fools are basking in the glow of our last major arcana tarot episode! We talk all about The World and how the prior 21 cards of the tarot lead up to it. We're also doing readings for some listeners who submitted questions to us on Instagram! Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok

In this episode, we sit down with Linnea, a lifelong witch and the visionary behind HAVEN, a beautiful community center and metaphysical shop in Havre de Grace, MD. She shares her journey growing up in the craft, the lessons and transformations along the way, and how it led to creating a space where witches, seekers, and the spiritually curious can come together. This conversation is full of wisdo...

Tarot can be used for so much more than predicting the future. This week, Peyton and Mel dish on all their favorite ways to use tarot cards outside of doing readings. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok

In this episode, Mel and Peyton dive deep into the energy of the Judgment card. Judgment is a call to rise, awaken, and step fully into the truth. They explore how this archetype shows up not only in personal transformation but also in the collective energy right now. Join us as we unpack how this card can guide us through times of change, collective shifts, and our own inner reckonings.  Click he...

Hi fools! This week, Peyton and Mel’s conversation is focused on the cards of the tarot as living archetypes. They talk about which cards would be best friends, worst enemies, great partners, and even dream smoke buddies. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok

This week on Phases of the Fool, we're basking in the light of The Sun card: how it ties to the Wheel of the Year, living joyfully, and receiving confirmation that you're on the right path. Peyton gets real about balancing the happiness of pregnancy with the current heaviness in her life, and Mel reflects on the freedom she's found after approaching relationships differently. Click...