Omg Tarot! A Podcast About Reading Tarot Cards

In your tarot deck, the backgrounds matter. Where are the figures? How are they engaging with their environments?

...Are they on stage, performing a play?

There's some compelling evidence to support that last point, at least for certain cards. But with every card in the deck, you're looking at a full picture with a horizon line, details, a foreground and a background, and the entire story these details come together to tell. How closely are you reading these parts of the deck?

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Pathworking is a fantastic tool for visualizing our world and the symbols you encounter within it. As you might imagine, it's also a powerful way to explore your tarot deck.

In this episode, I sit down with Niko Contouris, tarot reader, pathworker, author and tour guide, to chat about his experiences with exploring the tarot this way. We also get into the Thoth tarot a bit, since I've just started working with this deck and it's Niko's daily driver. If you're considering picking up the Thoth tarot, be prepared to think differently about the cards! I know it's changed how I read, and I'm not the only reader who's experienced this.

In my experience, tarot is best when it's enjoyed with friends. Today's guest, tarot reader and teacher Stefanie Wittmaak, has had the same experience...and as a fellow Scorpio Rising, an eerily similar tarot journey 😲

Listen now to learn more about our experiences starting tarot clubs, teaching tarot courses, and more about the things we've encountered in this wide, magickal world.

Check Stefanie out on TikTok at:

https://www.tiktok.com/@stefaniesarcana

On Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/stefaniesarcana/

and at https://stefaniesarcana.com/

Your forecast for this week, grouped by modality. Listen for your Sun, Moon, and Rising.

When you've been reading tarot as long as I have, you tend to notice things. Patterns emerge. You understand people differently. Here are a few of the observations I've made over the years.

Hey all, I know it's been a few weeks since one of these made it over to Spotify...between tech stuff and personal stuff, it's been a rough couple weeks at House Omg.

But in case you're looking for your tarot forecast and you don't see it posted to Spotify, it's always on Instagram. Join me live or watch it as a reel after the fact; it's always up on Monday.

And a new regular episode will be up this Thurs :)

What are your big three...in cheeses?

I'm a Baby Swiss Sun, an Espresso Cheese Moon, and a Pecorino Romano Rising.

Yep. In her book, Cheese Astrology: A Weekly Guide, author Tabitha Dial walks you through each decan of the zodiac in the most delicious way possible. And in this episode, we're cutting up the cosmic charcuterie and exploring how this book came to be.

Want to find your cheese placements? Check out Cheese Astrology here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cheese-astrology-tabitha-dial/1147805422?ean=9798218608453

A day late, sorry about that! I recorded July 13, and the forecast is good all week.

Sometimes, Saturn smacks ya. Especially if you're not suspecting it. But think of Saturn's smacks like birthday whacks. They're the lessons life throws your way to stretch you, test you, and build you into a more nuanced version of yourself.

That's what this episode is all about. Listen for an explanation of Saturn's energy, what it means for a planet to be in domicile vs. detriment vs. exaltation vs. fall, how Saturn tends to express itself in various signs, and stories from listeners that illustrate their experiences with their Saturn Returns.

This episode features music from Fiftysounds.com and Pixabay.

The Fool bravely leaps off a cliff, loyal little dog at his heel, not a care in the world because he's diving into the next phase of his life. He hasn't planned for this next phase; his only plan is to take it as it comes.

The Tower...is burning. And getting struck by lightning. It's a hot mess over there, which is why the people are diving out.

At first glance, these cards don't appear to have much in common. But there are two key things to keep in mind:

There's another correlation to talk about here: the current astrology. The Fool is ruled by Uranus and The Tower is ruled by Mars. Those planets are conjunct in the sky right now (July 2, 2026) and like all other conjunctions, it's ushering in some powerful energy. Listen to get the inside scoop from fantastic astrologer Benedictta Apwah and me, and see how this conjunction fits into the bigger astrological chapter of Summer 2026.

And get a few tarot spreads to try out too <3

Whoah, two podcast drops in a day??

Yes. Because last week got busy, so this episode is the one that was supposedto come out last Thursday. Check out the second half of my conversation with Scarlett Seebach, where I read her natal chart and she reads my Human Design chart. In it, we compare the two systems and see how many similarities we find...and how they differ! We both learned a ton about the other's respective systems, and most importantly, we learned how different systems can really just be different paths toward the same destination.

Want to learn more about Human Design? Check out Scarlett and her work at yourabundantdesign.com.

Your tarot forecast for this week, sign by sign, plus a bonus pull for a listener request ;)

Want a pull just for you? Hit me up on Instagram at @its_omg_tarot, email me at omg@omgtarot.com, or leave a comment here.

Happy Solstice, Happy Cancer Season, Happy Summer to everybody in the Northern Hemisphere and Happy Winter to everybody in the Southern Hemisphere!

Here's this week's tarot forecast. If you notice some little interactions, that's because I recorded it while on Instagram Live ;)

Interested in participating? Tune into the Instagram Live next Monday and say hi! Can't make it but want to participate another way? DM me your Big 3 and/or a question you want me to pull on next week's forecast episode. Just send it right to @its_omg_tarot on Instagram.

Imagine this:

You're a reiki practitioner, and your client has an injury you just can't heal from this plane. It's not that you can't heal the injury, you can...but only if you can get past the physical limitations of being a flesh-and-blood human.

What do you do?

You invent a new kind of reiki that makes it possible to get out of your physical body and heal that client's wound, of course 😉

That's how Scarlett Seebach invented Astral Reiki. In today's episode, she tells the story of how she recognized the need for a new type of reiki (there's more to it than I shared here) and created a unique new method for this ancient practice. We also chat about Human Design, another relatively new (and beautifully intricate) system for understanding how we operate and what we need most.

This is part 1 of Omg Tarot's conversation with Scarlett Seebach of Your Abundant Design. Tune in next week for part 2, where Scarlett reads my Human Design writeup and I read her natal chart!

Check out Scarlett and her work here: https://yourabundantdesign.com/

I'm trying something new :)

Every Monday, tune in for Omg Tarot's weekly tarot forecast. No, this is NOTreplacing our regularly scheduled chats and deep dives on the regular pod. It's just something extra. And you get to actually see the cards I pull.

A lot of people who sit for readings with me tell me the same thing:

"I've never done this before."

And honestly? Great. I kind of like being somebody's first experience with tarot because I know I'm setting the bar high. I'm making sure their first experience is a great one, even if the message is something that involves the 5 of Pentacles or 3 of Swords (which sometimes, it's the clarity they need!)

Being somebody's first reader is a big job, so I put together this list of my best tips for making sure it's a great experience for your querent and for you. Because really, a tarot reading is a three-way conversation:

So it should be a good time for everybody involved.

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Numbers are integral to tarot. Literally every card has a number, and each number has a meaning. But it goes deeper than this. In tarot, the numbers on the cards you pull give you their context. A 4 may generally mean stability, but a 4 that follows a 9 tells a very different story than a 4 that follows a 2 or an ace. That's what tarot reader, charm caster and numerologist Dina Berrin and I are getting into here (plus some astrology 😁)

Check out Dina and her work at dinaberrin.com.

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Niels Vantzuriel, creator of The Arrival Method and co-founder of Adventures in Quiet Places. Through The Arrival Method, Niels and his partner help high-achieving women who are ready to change their lives do just that: change their lives by connecting with Ireland's ancient spiritual landscape. In our interview, we chat The Arrival method, the fae, what's happening on a biochemical level when you undergo a spiritual transition, and of course, how tarot fits into all of that!

Listen now to learn more, and check out Adventures in Quiet Places at adventuresinquietplaces.info

What's the most important thing for a tarot reader? Intuition.

Are some people born gifted with intuition and others, not so much? NO.

We are all intuitive. We are all capable of developing intuitive skills. And the tough truth is, we live in a world that actively works against this development, with constant stimulation and lives so tightly scheduled that there's barely a moment to just sit, observe, feel, and be. Maybe that's not true for everybody, but for a lot of us, we're existing in a culture that's actively anti-intuition, even if that wasn't the intended goal.

Or maybe it was. That's a conversation worth having, but it's not happening in this episode. This episode is all about connecting intuitively and bringing it to your tarot practice. Trust your intuition. It's there for a reason. Offloading your intuition is like trying to outsource your hearing or sense of taste. These sense are here to help you perceive the world.

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ALSO! We're collecting Saturn Return stories. Share yours here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmn7vN_45Ifi63e80sdLRXsFzdCX-Qpw6HdBKOORt4j2gGwQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113878817325210632680

In this episode, we take a little detour from tarot to explore another famous deck: the 52-card deck you play poker, rummy, war and go fish with.

Based on your birthday, you have a birth card, a personality card, and a whole constellation of other cards that, if you learn how to work with their energy, can help you live your best life. I sat down with Alexander and Vikki of The Source cards to discuss the deck's origin, how it correlates with astrology, and how you can find out which cards you've been dealt and how to play them well.

Interested in learning more? Visit www.thesourcecards.com

It happens. Sometimes, when you're reading tarot for somebody, the message doesn't resonate. And other times, the message may very well resonate, but it's not what the querent wanted to hear...so they act like it doesn't resonate. Or they argue with you. Or they insert their own interpretation.

What should you do in these scenarios? Although they look similar on the surface, they're really three distinct situations.

🃏 You might have missed the mark. It happens. Sometimes tarot readers get it wrong. Acknowledge that you're not perfect and move on.

🃏 Recognize that your reading isn't saying what your querent's ego wants to hear. It's awkward, but it happens. Remember, they came to you for a tarot reading. Your duty is to provide the service they came for, which is an objective reading, not an ego massage.

🃏 Their intuition might be picking up on something you missed. Trust them! You're here to be helpful, not domineering. Maybe your reading can provide some structure or clarity for what the querent's already intuiting on their own.

In any situation, it's helpful to return to the cards and cite why you're saying what you're saying. After all, that's what they came for -- a tarot reading. That's what this episode is all about.

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I talk about the Rider Waite Smith deck a lot on this podcast, and that's for one simple reason: it's referenced just about everywhere and it's the template for a lotof modern decks. So my thought is, using it as a frame of reference means you can either pull out your copy and follow along or visualize your way through the podcast if you're listening while you drive or do something else.

But it's far from the only deck, and one of the biggest criticisms of the Rider Waite Smith is that it's very white, very European, and its symbolism is very Judeo-Christian. Which...yeah, it is, you can't deny any of those points. So what if you don't resonate with a deck like that? In this episode, I've got some great suggestions for specific decks that get away from Rider Waite Smith-style symbolism and an amazing website you can peruse to find just about any deck you could possibly want.

Do you have a go-to tarot deck? Tell us about it in the comments!

You might've noticed there are a few angels in the Rider Waite Smith deck. There's the one looming above The Lovers, the one passing water between cups on Temperance, and the one blowing the horn on Judgment to raise up the dead. But there are a few more angelic references too, like the angel baby face on the Queen of Swords' throne.

Why is it there? What does an angel baby have to do with the Queen of Swords?

In this episode, that's what we're talking about.

In the Rider Waite Smith deck and a significant number of decks that have followed, there are figures in the corners of The Wheel of Fortune and The World. They're a bull, an eagle, a lion, and an angel.

You might have heard that these figures represent the four fixed signs: Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, and Aquarius. That explanation isn't wrong, but it only tells part of the story. The truth is, the symbolism of these figures goes far deeper than that and can be traced to ancient times. If you've studied art history, you probably know exactly where this is going, and if you haven't, tune in for a deeper appreciation of the images in your tarot deck.

The top three things people ask me about are:

1. No question. Just see what the cards have to say.

2. Love. When will I meet someone? How can I find a partner?

3. Career. Will I get a promotion? What field should I be in? How can I make more money?

So today, we're talking about topic #3, tarot for career and financial guidance. What are the best ways to phrase these kinds of questions? Which cards are a positive sign for your career...and which are a bad omen? How can you get even more insight out of a career-related pull? Listen now and learn more.

Following up our recent episode about Neptune's generational influences, today we're taking a look at how Uranus and Pluto shape generations of people. There are some similarities between them; Uranus brings about sudden, dramatic changes and Pluto brings rebirth through intensity. Think of Pluto as the solar system's pressure cooker. By that logic, Uranus is its...toaster oven? Uranus changes things, not always for the better, and once it makes those changes, there's no going back.

In this episode, we break down the Uranus and Pluto placements for the Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, Gen Z and Generation Alpha. We also look at some interesting crossovers and how we see similar themes crop up across the decades. In any natal chart, the outer planets have more of a cultural impact on the individual, so in a lot of ways, they're why we say an individual is a "product of their time."

In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Voinier, founder of Aries Moon Crystals, Evidential Medium and Paranormal Investigator to discuss Hot Takes in Tarot. We explore ethics, boundaries, and discernment in modern tarot and intuitive work.

We talk about why she doesn’t offer emergency readings and what that protects for both reader and client.

We discuss the evolution of intuition and thoughts about AI’s place within the world of tarot.

Which hot take is your favorite? Join us on this journey as we tap into intriguing insights.

You've got 10 planets in your natal chart, and some of them shape you closely, while others shape you from afar.

What do I mean by that? I mean that certain planets, namely Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, shape your generation. These planets spend years in each sign, which means all the people born during a given generational transit have a shared cultural perspective. A good phrase to keep in mind when reading generational planets is "she's a product of her time." These planets shape how a generation perceives the world and themselves in relation to it.

This episode is all about Neptune placements. We take a look at how Neptune shows up in people's charts ranging from the Silent Generation (1929-1945) to Generation Alpha (2013-2025).

Stay tuned for the episode covering Uranus and Pluto's generational influences 🌌

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You know the basics of reading a natal chart. You've got planets, the planets are in signs, and the signs rule houses. Great. And you probably know the relationships between the planets are important...but if you aren't super confident about interpreting these in your chart, this episode is for you.

Degrees and aspects are components of astrology that often seem more complicated than they really are. They're also key to taking your astrological understanding to the next level, once you've got a solid grasp on where your planets are and what those placements mean for you. Ready to kick it up a notch? Listen and learn about:

In our follow-up to the last episode, we're exploring tarot and spirituality. On the surface, the answer might seem like a "well, duh, of course tarot is spiritual." But there are a lot of non-spiritual ways to work with the deck...and are the cards themselves, without human interaction, spiritual? What does spiritual even mean?

Here's my take on these questions, plus some fun tarot history.

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When you pull tarot cards, are you doing something creative? I think so. In this episode, we get into how tarot and really, all forms of divination, are inherently creative acts. I also share a couple of cool ways you can make tarot part of your regular creative practice.

Welcome to Season 3!

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As the last episode for season two, I'm sharing my villain origin story 😈

How did I get into reading tarot cards? What did I initially think of my sun sign? How did my first attempt at a tarot business flop miserably? Learn all that and more, plus some cool stats about you, the listeners, in this year's State of the Pod.

I hope every one of you has a fantastic holiday season and a great start to 2026🎄

Season 3 drops January 15 😎

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How is the Judgment card different from the Justice card? What about Temperance versus The Star? In your tarot deck, there are a lot of cards that have similar, yet distinct, themes. Sometimes, it can be easy to get these cards confused...or to know the difference, but have a hard time articulating it.

This episode is all about those cards that have similar narratives, but tell unique stories.

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Every tarot card reader is unique. We've all got our own special combo of deck preference, relationship with the cards, philosophy, and delivery style.

How do these come together in your unique reader mosaic? Maybe you haven't thought about this question much. But it's an important question to answer because the better you know yourself, the better you are as a reader. That's what this episode is all about.

In this episode, we're diving back into the minor arcana to take a look at a handful of cards that feel like "mini" versions of major arcana cards. You've probably heard the 2 of Cups called the "mini Lovers" before, but what about other "mini" cards in your tarot deck?

We also drop the minor arcana into real-life situations, because really, that's what tarot is for. It helps us navigate our lives.

And there's some ASMR 🤪

What does a 1st house year really look like? Or a 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 12th house year? It's great to have the basics, but some things are best understood through concrete examples. That's what this episode is all about.

Listen to a collection of profection year stories from listeners like you. With each, we take a close look at the themes at play and how these themes played out in listeners' lives.

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With spooky season upon us, we dive into some horrific and horrifically awkward stories readers have shared with the podcast.

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When you're feeling stuck, ready to pivot, or simply trying to figure out your next move, tapping into your inner calling will help you find the way.

That's exactly how Amanda Nafash, founder and owner of Inner Calling, LLC helps people align their lives with their true needs and strengths. We recently sat down together to chat about tarot, spiritual work, helping people live their best lives, and of course, a bit of astrology! Listen now to learn more about Amanda and her work, and don't miss your chance to do her Inner Calling spread for yourself!

Here's where profection years get reallyinteresting. Not only is each profection year colored by a sign, it's driven by that sign's ruling planet. That planet plays a big role in your experience during a given profection year...and so do certain planets in your natal chart!

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As Mark Hoppus once sang, "Nobody likes you when you're 23."

There's an astrological reason for that: profection years! In this episode, you'll learn all about profction years:

This is why last week's episode is all about reading your natal chart...you're gonna want it when you're listening to this one.

And you'll get to hear me sing!

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Natal charts might look complicated, but they're actually structured quite logically. Once you understand the logic, reading your natal chart is a breeze--I promise! In this episode, you'll learn how to cast your own natal chart and the basics of interpreting it. This is in preparation for next week, when we'll be talking about profection years. Even if you're brand-new to astrology, you'll finish both episodes with a firm grip on what's going on in your chart. Trust me on that one.

No matter which deck you're working with, there's probably a bunch of trees, flowers, leaves and maybe even some other plants like seaweed and cacti in it. Those plants mean something! Everything in tarot means something. And in this episode, we're diving into exactly what those plants in your deck communicate.

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There are lots of buildings in your deck. And bridges. And...pyramids? What's that about?

Listen to this episode and I'll tell you ;)

This week, we're taking a little detour from tarot to talk about something tangential: the Wheel of the Year. Essentially, this is the calendar of Neopagan holidays, also known as sabbats. Keep in mind, though, that as its name implies, Neopaganism is a modern creation. It draws largely from Celtic traditions, some of which you may be familiar with, like Samhain.

Understanding the Wheel of the Year can help you feel more grounded in your practice. It can also give some context to the things we do for certain holidays, like light the menorah at Hanukkah and share meals and gratitude at Thanksgiving.

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Every tarot reader has little rituals they do to set the space before a reading. What are yours? In this episode, I'll tell you all about mine...and why I do them.

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Do you want to read tarot for other people? If not, that's fine...lots of readers only read for themselves. But if you're curious about reading for other people (and maybe even getting paid to do it), here are five questions you need to answer honestly.

Aries and Libra. Cancer and Capricorn. Yeah, they're all zodiac signs, but what else can we say about them? Hint: consider these signs as pairs.There are six axes within the zodiac wheel:

The signs in each axis oppose and complement each other. You'll find their complementary energies in your tarot deck, too. That's what this episode is all about.

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People ask me a lot of questions about tarot, and in this episode, I answer them. Listen for my answers to four of the most common questions people ask me about working with the cards.

The major arcana gets a lot of love on this podcast. The minor arcana, not so much. Until today.

In this episode, we're diving into the minor arcana and dissecting how to read them effectively. How do they relate to the majors? Do they have astrological connections? What about the court cards? Listen now, because it's all in this episode.

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You've probably done a Celtic Cross at some point in your tarot life. It's the first spread a lot of us learn. Maybe even most of us. But it's not the only spread out there; there are literally thousands of awesome spreads that can help you structure and interpret your readings. That's what this episode is all about: using spreads.

We're FINALLY finishing up the major arcana as real-life situations! In this episode, it's The Devil through The World. What does a real-life Devil moment look like, and how is it different from a real-life Tower moment? How about Sun moments vs. Moon moments vs. Star moments? It's all in here, so listen now.

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Following last week's look at how major arcana cards represent real-life situations, this week is all about cards 7-14: The Chariot through Temperance. What does a Temperance moment look like? How do you know you're in your Hanged Man era? Listen and find out.

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What does a real-life Fool moment look like? How about a real-life High Priestess or Lovers moment?

That's what this episode is all about. Certain cards tend to show up as specific situations, and knowing these situations can give a better understanding of these cards...and help you predict them when those cards show up!

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Every reader has a different relationship with the cards. That means there are certain things some readers do that others don't, like reading reversals. In this episode, I discuss five common tarot practices that I don't personally do...and why.

What's it really like to run the biggest, most magickal night market in New Jersey?

Listen and you'll hear allll the details. I sat down with Tiff, Kelly and Kryssy, aka the Lunar Chicks, for a fun chat about everything Lunar Faire. We talked about the faire's origins, various venues, its evolution from a small beach gathering to hosting thousands of attendees and what they're gonna call you if they catch you trying to sneak in 👀

So don't miss it! Faire season starts Sunday, April 27. The first faire will be at East Freehold Fairgrounds in Freehold, NJ. Get your tickets at lunarfaire.com.

(and if you wanna score 15% off your tickets, be sure to listen for the exclusive discount code I drop in the episode 😉

You're probably familiar with her name, but who was Pamela Colman Smith? What influenced her, who influenced her, and how did she and AE Waite change the tarot deck forever?

Did you even know they changed it? Because they did. In short, without Waite's vision and Smith's illustrations, you'd likely be reading a Marseille-style deck today. Thanks to Pamela Colman Smith, we have an illustrated minor arcana. We also have astrological associations and all the depth they add to your readings. Listen now to learn more about the mother of the modern tarot deck and what it meant to her, personally.

People ask me this all the time: What happens if I get a card reading wrong?

Maybe your reading was too vague, or you overlooked a detail, or you just plain misinterpreted the cards. It happens. It happens to every reader. So what should you do when you get it wrong?

That's what I talk about in this episode. I share the strategies that have worked for me when I miss the mark. I also share the strategies I use to prevent missing the mark...but remember, you can be the best reader in the world and sometimes, the energy just doesn't connect! So don't take it personally.

As promised, this episode is all about the horses of tarot 🐴

In the Rider Waite Smith deck, there are seven of them. Each carries a rider. But what's the relationship between a horse and its rider? Do the horses have as much symbolism as their riders, and if so, what is that symbolism?

Listen and learn all about the horses in your tarot deck and the messages they deliver.

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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 "negative space" on tarot cards.

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 of Wands' cat an actual cat, or a manifestation of her character??

Listen and find out.

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'texactly 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. Listen for my take on how to read love spreads, which cards I like to see in these kinds of pulls, and which cards I don't want to see when I'm asking about love.

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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 navigate sticky tarot situations.

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, valuable reading. Listen for four super-easy strategies you can start using today.

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 right around 19:32 😀

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 done the best you could.

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

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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

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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, and random tidbits from a pro reader who's been at it for more than 10 years.

Welcome 😄

Track: Growing
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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

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Track: Frontiers

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Track: Dirty Deals

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Track: Unnatural

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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 technical issues, there are a few points in this episode where the audio goes a bit low. Instead of rerecording and losing the magic of our original conversation, we've simply noted the points where this happens so you don't miss a thing. 

00:54perspective

01:06mom of two

03:16it is 

03:25specialty

03:44electional astrology

06:04think about

09:57see

10:06aren't able to

10:33beauty

13:35interpretation

14:26less intimidating

14:49two-fold

15:02near future

16:07that I use

17:59finances

19:54I even have moments where

20:05I don't check my transits

20:51moments like these

20:57it is

22:55trine the moon

25:38positive experience

30:46with this work

33:24tends to keep me busy

34:16timing

35:08zodiacal releasing, but I haven't incorporated that into my services yet

42:12virtual

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
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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.

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Track: The Wild Side

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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 your journey, connecting with likeminded people is key to developing your practice. You don't want to develop in a silo--your peers are often your best teachers!

Listen now 😄

Our last set of court cards, the kings are the dads of the tarot. They're projective, they're mature, they're the masters of their domains. Listen now and learn more about the role the kings play in the minor arcana and how they fit into the larger tapestry of your tarot deck.

Cue the fanfare! It's the queens! Huzzah!

The Queens are the next set in our court card series. What makes them unique? In fact, what makes your reading style unique? As a reader, you don't just memorize card definitions; you ✨interpret✨ the cards. That takes a tad bit more skill.

Just like there are four knights in the deck, there are four pages. The pages are the "youngest" figures in the court cards. Imagine the world from a child's perspective. That's Page energy.

There are four knights in the deck: one for each minor arcana suit. Who are these guys? What are they fighting for? Or...are they fighting at all? Listen and learn all about these strapping young members of the court cards.

The Hanged Man is #12 in the major arcana. Is he just hanging out, or is there more going on in this relatively stark card? Listen and find out.

The Chariot is #7 in the major arcana. It's all about drive and forward momentum, but also staying grounded and focused as you move. So while you're sitting in holiday weekend traffic, remember to stay grounded and to stay cool.

The Magician is #1 in the major arcana. #1 is an important spot! But is he the most important character in the majors? Or does he have the most important job? Listen and find out.

Temperance is #14 in the major arcana, so it sits right between Death and The Devil. What a place to sit, right? Listen and learn how Temperance is the key to surviving that awkward place between Death and meeting The Devil.

The Devil is #15 in the major arcana. There's A LOT of symbolism in this card, esoteric and otherwise. So, if you want to decode this card (and see how The Devil can help you make better pet adoption choices), listen now.

The Lovers. Who are these people? They're #6 in the major arcana, and they're associated with Gemini, those talkative twins whose minds are always a step ahead of their mouths.

What else are they? Tune in and discover the depth of their love 💘

The Star is #17 in the major arcana. It's associated with Aquarius, that stoic, progressive-minded air sign who's ready to start knocking down walls to build something better. When The Star shows up in a tarot pull, what does it mean? Listen and find out.

Justice is #11 in the major arcana. It's also the card associated with Libra, that flirty cardinal air sign who's great at making conversation, but not so great at making decisions. So how does Justice stay grounded and fair when she's asked to make rulings? Listen and learn.