This Ain't Fortune Telling

In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling , Clo is joined by Meaghan for the first installment in the Minor Arcana series as they explore the suit of Cups —the suit of emotions, relationships, intuition, and connection. Rather than looking at each card individually, this conversation follows the emotional journey of the Cups from the first spark of feeling in the Ace through to the emotional m...

n this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling , Clo is joined by Tara for a conversation about the four Aces of the tarot and the unique energy each one brings. Often seen as cards of beginnings, the Aces are more than opportunities or fresh starts—they are seeds. Each Ace contains the essence of its suit and represents the first spark of possibility before the story unfolds. Together, Clo and Tara...

In this special Summer Solstice episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling , Clo is joined by Meaghan for a conversation about the longest day of the year and what this turning point in the Wheel of the Year can teach us about growth, visibility, and sustainable expansion. Together, they explore the symbolism of the Summer Solstice, the tension between growth and burnout, and why being fully seen can f...

Archetypes, Patterns & Revisiting The Fool’s Journey In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling , Clo is joined by Meaghan for a big-picture conversation about the Major Arcana, the Fool’s Journey, and the patterns we revisit throughout our lives. Rather than reviewing the cards one by one, this episode explores what the Major Arcana actually represent : archetypes, cycles, and the deeply h...

Clarity, Calling & What Happens After the Awakening In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling , Clo is joined by Meaghan to explore the final stretch of the Major Arcana through three powerful archetypes: The Sun, Judgement, and The World . Together, these cards tell a story about clarity, truth, and what happens when we finally stop negotiating with ourselves. The conversation begins with...

🎙️ Episode 14 — The Star & The Moon Hope, Intuition & Learning to Trust What You Can’t Fully See In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling , Clo is joined by Meaghan to explore two cards that live in the same emotional landscape, even if they feel completely different. The Star and The Moon. One brings softness, openness, and quiet hope. The other brings uncertainty, emotion, and the f...

Attachment, Truth & the Moment Everything Shifts In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling , Clo is joined by Victoria to explore two of the most misunderstood,and often feared, cards in the tarot: The Devil and The Tower . These cards don’t predict disaster. They reveal truth. The Devil shows us where we feel stuck. In patterns, habits, relationships, or beliefs. Aand where we may be rein...

Episode 12 — Death & Temperance Endings, Integration & the Balance That Follows In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling , Clo is joined by Meaghan for a conversation about what happens after things fall apart, or more accurately, after they end. Following the movement of The Wheel of Fortune and Justice , this episode lands in the next phase of the cycle: Death and Temperance , the t...

Pause, Perspective & the Wisdom of Surrender In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling , Clo is joined by Victoria to explore one of the most misunderstood, and often resisted, cards in the tarot: The Hanged Man . This archetype doesn’t ask for action. It asks for something much harder: A pause. Together, Clo and Victoria unpack the symbolism of The Hanged Man, including the upside-down pe...

A Panel Conversation In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling , Clo brings together a small panel of tarot readers and tarot-curious humans for an honest conversation about the cards. What draws us to them, what frustrates us, and what still confuses us. Joining Clo for this roundtable discussion are Tara , Meaghan , and Sabrina, bringing a mix of seasoned experience and fresh perspective to...

Episode 9 — Wheel of Fortune & Justice Fate, Choice, and the Truth We Can’t Avoid In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling , Clo is joined by guest host Meaghan for a conversation about two tarot archetypes that tend to make people squirm: The Wheel of Fortune and Justice . Together, these cards ask one of the most uncomfortable, and liberating, questions we face as humans: What is life p...

Episode 8 — The Hermit Wisdom, Solitude, and the Light You Carry In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling , Claudine (Clo) is joined by Victoria for a deep, thoughtful exploration of The Hermit . Together, they unpack the symbolism of The Hermit, moving beyond the idea of isolation and into the card’s true medicine: wisdom, introspection, and inner guidance . This conversation invites listene...

Momentum and Mastery on the Fool’s Journey In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Claudine (Clo) is joined by guest Meaghan for a grounded, embodied exploration of two powerful tarot archetypes: The Chariot and Strength. Together, these cards explore what it really means to move forward/. Not through force or hustle, but through intention, self-awareness, and nervous system regulation. Thi...

Choosing Your Truth Without Abandoning Your Values In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling , Clo is joined by guest host Tara for a grounded, honest conversation about two powerful archetypes in the Fool’s Journey: The Hierophant and The Lovers . Together, these cards ask some of the biggest questions we face as we grow: Who taught you what’s “right”? Which beliefs did you inherit without ch...

✨ EPISODE SUMMARY Before we rush into a new year, this episode invites you to pause. After revisiting the opening arc of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, from The Fool’s leap to the polarity of intuition and structure, Clo reflects on what 2025 truly asked of us and how those lessons shape the year ahead. This is not a prediction episode. It’s a grounding, reflective conversation about participation,...

Episode 4 — The Emperor & The Empress (with Victoria) Come for the tarot, stay for the truth. In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling , Clo and co-host Victoria sit down with two of the most talked-about archetypes in the deck: The Emperor and The Empress . We look at how these cards show up as structure vs. softness, boundaries vs. nourishment, strategy vs. creativity—and why you actual...

Guest Host: Meaghan In this episode, Clo explores the powerful tension — and partnership — between the Magician and the High Priestess. One is the tarot’s master of tools, action, and manifestation. The other is the keeper of intuition, inner knowing, and the space between. Together, they show us how to move through life with both clarity and trust. Joining Clo is special guest Meaghan , a Somatic...

✦ Episode Summary ✦ Every journey has a heartbeat between the leap and the landing — the moment after we say yes but before anything makes sense. In this short episode, Clo explores the sacred space between The Fool and The Magician — the pause where instinct turns into intention. If you’ve been in that strange limbo between starting and seeing results , this is your reminder that the silence isn’...

Summary In this episode of This Ain't Fortune Telling, Clo and Eileen explore the symbolism and lessons of the Fool card in tarot. They discuss the importance of taking leaps of faith, trusting the unknown, and embracing the journey of self-discovery. Through personal anecdotes and insights, they highlight how curiosity and intuition guide us in navigating uncertainty and making empowered choices....

SHOW NOTES — Bonus Episode: The Fool’s Journey (Backstory) Welcome to a special bonus drop of This Ain’t Fortune Telling . Today I’m giving you the backstory that every tarot learner needs to know before we begin card-by-card next week. This is the Fool’s Journey — the true narrative the Major Arcana is telling. This is how tarot mirrors a human life. From innocence — to initiation — to power — to...

🎙️ Episode 1 — Samhain: Shadows, Endings & New Beginnings Host: Clo Air Date: October 31, 2025 ✨ Episode Summary Welcome to This Ain’t Fortune Telling! In this first episode, Clo sets the tone for the entire series — tarot without the fortune-cookie nonsense. Recorded on Samhain, the witch’s New Year, this solo episode dives into endings, reflection, and the magic of beginning again. Clo shar...

No fluff, no fortune telling. Just real talk, real cards and clarity you can use. Come for the tarot, stay for the truth.