The Lunar Body (Kristen Ciccolini)
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| 16 Feb 2022 | Seed Cycling With Kate Morton | 00:46:50 | |
Part of holistic wellness is understanding that everything in the body is connected. Hormone balance affects many other areas of your health, and when this delicate balance is thrown off for some reason, your body’s way of telling you can be through menstrual changes, energy issues, digestive troubles, insomnia, infertility, and more. For getting hormones back in balance, seed cycling can be a powerful way to use whole foods to improve your wellbeing. To discuss this gentle method, we are joined by Kate Morton, a Registered Dietitian with a master's degree in Human Clinical Nutrition that focuses on women's health and fertility. She’s also the founder of Funk It Wellness, a menstrual health company on a mission to end PMS, naturally. Listener perk: Get $100 off Cycle Magic, a cycle-syncing course for menstrual misfits, with the code LUNARLOVE.
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| 23 Feb 2022 | PART 1: Mindfulness and Mental Health | 00:29:31 | |
As we close out our second year of the pandemic, we’re all feeling really burnt out and have been for quite a while. Many of you said you were looking for more mental health resources, so I wanted to zero in on this topic and see how we can come together as a community to support each other. This will be a two-part series. This episode will cover general mental health, and next week we’ll talk more about cyclical changes in mental health. Listener perk: 50% off your first month of obé fitness live and on-demand workouts with code KRISTEN50
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| 09 Mar 2022 | Plant Wisdom With Miranda Aponte | 00:56:59 | |
Miranda Aponte is an herbalist-in-training of the Puerto Rican diaspora sharing the intersections of healing + eco + social co liberation on Mariposa. With the passing of her curandera grandmother, she got the courage to create a space to share healing modalities, practitioners, and an apothecary. Mariposa uplifts ancient, ancestral, and indigenous wisdoms with reverence and the respect that these sacred practices come from communities that have been targeted for centuries. The hope is to provide support in tapping back into our innate wisdom and returning to our roots as Earth stewards.
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| 02 Mar 2022 | PART 2: Mindfulness and Mental Health | 00:28:30 | |
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| 16 Mar 2022 | What's in My Underwear? A Cervical Fluid Primer | 00:29:39 | |
Discharge, aka cervical fluid or cervical mucus, is a totally normal and healthy part of your menstrual cycle. Today's episode will cover the different types you may experience, and I'll answer some common questions about what's normal and what's not. Grab some toilet paper and get curious!
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| 23 Mar 2022 | Behind the PMS Cravings | 00:26:21 | |
PMS cravings are all the rage (sometimes literally) in the luteal phase of our cycles. When we’re not clued into our monthly changes, it might feel like something otherworldly has taken over and cleaned out the fridge. Intense cravings can be the result of a few different things: emotional needs, physical hunger, or a sign that your body needs a certain type of nourishment. How can you tell which is which? We'll talk about it on today's show.
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| 30 Mar 2022 | Self-Hypnosis With Jenka Gurfinkel | 00:57:57 | |
When people were looking for ways to connect early in the pandemic, my friend Jenka came up with a brilliant way to bring a physical experience into the virtual realm. In this episode, we discuss her guided wellbeing experiences and her journey into hypnosis after using it to heal her chronic back pain.
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| 06 Apr 2022 | What It's Like to Work With an Online Nutritionist | 00:26:24 | |
Are you the kind of person who gets nervous going to a place and not knowing the parking situation? Or you walk into a restaurant and *gasp* have to find the bathroom on your own? We love a roadmap in this house. Here's a handy guide to finding, vetting, and hiring an online nutritionist.
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| 13 Apr 2022 | Kitchen Witch Basics | 00:27:41 | |
If you’re wondering whether or not you can be a kitchen witch, there’s no initiation, there’s no gatekeeper, no certification or exam. You are one if you decide to be one! But there is another type of way that we can eat intentionally, and that’s with kitchen witchery. This is choosing food for its magical or energetic properties. Making magic out of your meals, and incorporating food into your rituals. We’ll talk about:
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| 20 Apr 2022 | Overcoming Intuitive Eating Roadblocks With Tomesha Campbell | 00:46:44 | |
Intuitive eating is a gentle approach to health and life that prioritizes feeling good in your body. It helps you cultivate a much more relaxed relationship with food, but the process isn't always easy. It takes time and patience, and a lot of work to unlearn and reframe diet culture messaging we've learned over the years.
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| 27 Apr 2022 | Creating Your Herbal Practice | 00:30:42 | |
Society is returning to nature after being bombarded for decades with so many pills for every ill and much of our culture causing us to be out of sync with the world around us. Developing an herbal practice for yourself can help you cultivate a deeper connection with your body and with Earth's natural cycles. In this episode, we talk about different ways you can develop a stronger relationship with plants and some tips and resources for creating your own herbal practice.
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| 04 May 2022 | Answering Your Questions! | 00:41:53 | |
The final episode of the season is a special Q+A episode about nutrition, menstrual health, intuitive eating, hormones, and more. I answer the following questions:
This episode is supported by the Academy of Culinary Nutrition's 2022 Culinary Nutrition Expert Program. Read my review here, or head straight to the program page and sign up for an info session. Listener perk: Get $100 off Cycle Magic, a cycle-syncing course for menstrual misfits, with the code LUNARLOVE — EXPIRES MAY 11, 2022.
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| 26 Oct 2022 | Pelvic Health With Dr. Cait Van Damm | 00:52:27 | |
Dr. Cait Van Damm is a pelvic floor therapist specializing in treating pelvic pain across the gender spectrum. An experienced yoga teacher, Cait combines therapeutic movement and gentle manual therapy to calm the nervous system and increase self-efficacy for her patients. Her private practice, Ritual Pelvic Health, is based in Boston, where she lives with her partner and twin toddlers. You can also catch Cait's free newsletter, Adventures in Vaginas (and other parts), or work with Cait via her new online platform, Ritual Movement! Referenced in this episode:
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| 09 Nov 2022 | Meal Planning for a Healthy Menstrual Cycle | 00:26:33 | |
As a cycle-syncing nutritionist, I’m asked all the time about what you should eat to have a happier period. While no one food is going to cure all of your menstrual woes, supporting the processes that are happening in your body throughout your cycle can certainly help. In this episode, you'll learn the basics of regulating your period through diet and lifestyle, different levels of meal planning to fit into a realistic schedule, what's happening in each phase of your cycle and how to support it all through food.
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| 19 Oct 2022 | The Abortion Episode: Your Options & After Care | 00:37:21 | |
The Lunar Body is back for season 3! Given the state of reproductive rights in the U.S., I felt it was urgent to open this season with an episode on abortion. You'll learn about the different methods of abortion and what to expect with both an in-clinic (or surgical) procedure and medical abortion with pills, what you may want to know about after-care, what to do in states with restricted access, why it is strongly recommended to avoid herbal abortion, answers to common questions you may have, how to prepare for termination, how you can support others, and much more. Disclaimer: This information in this episode, and in all episodes of The Lunar Body podcast, is for educational purposes only; it is NOT medical advice and it is your responsibility to speak to a qualified healthcare provider about your unique needs. The final decision when considering any diet, lifestyle change, or medical procedure, whether it’s discussed on the internet, in a podcast, or prescribed by your doctor, is always your own. Listener perk: Get $100 off Cycle Magic, a cycle-syncing course for menstrual misfits, with the code LUNARLOVE — Available until season 3 ends!
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| 02 Nov 2022 | Nutrition for Opening Portals | 00:15:46 | |
In order to connect to your intuition (or your spirit guides, the universe, your version of god, etc), it helps to nourish your brain. In this quick episode, you’ll learn about the food and nutrients that I recommend to enrich your brain, support your natural energy, promote focus and concentration, and help calm your mind so your third-eye portal is clear and open. Listener perk: Get $100 off Cycle Magic, a cycle-syncing course for menstrual misfits, with the code LUNARLOVE — Available until season 3 ends!
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| 16 Nov 2022 | Cyclical Activism with Janine Mulone | 00:30:45 | |
Cyclical activism is a practice of being politically involved in a way that is ongoing and sustainable. In the same way that we use cycles to create supportive personal self-care practices, we can use cycles to ensure we are taking action towards collective change in a way we can keep up long-term. I am joined by Janine Mulone of Feel Good Retail for this episode, which is a re-airing of our 2020 podcast It's Just a Phase. If you have ever felt overwhelmed or unsure of how to get involved, this episode is a great place to start! Thanks for listening! | |||
| 23 Nov 2022 | Supporting Your Child's Health & Spiritual Development | 00:27:37 | |
Many people share with me that they feel like they're learning about their bodies and their intuition "too late" in life, and that they want to avoid the same happening with their children. In this episode, I share how to nurture and support your child in having a healthy relationship with food, with their body image and bodily functions, their menstrual cycle (or sibling's cycle), and spiritual practice. It all starts with you—they pay attention more than you know! The fun part is, you can learn a lot together and make it a special experience as they grow. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 30 Nov 2022 | All About Period Products (Cups, Discs, Panties + More) | 00:29:21 | |
We are lucky to have a variety of different options for managing menstrual flow these days. In this episode, we explore what's available in the wonderful world of period products, including pads, tampons, underwear, discs, cups, and more. You'll learn how they're used, some pros and cons you may want to consider when choosing the best option for your body, my experiences with different brands, the range of gender-inclusive options, and more. Referenced in this episode:
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| 07 Dec 2022 | Your Birth Control Options | 00:36:03 | |
This episode is all about the most highly-requested topic from my listeners—all about your birth control options. We are lucky to have numerous avenues for contraception these days. However, they're not all perfect, and not every option is suitable for every body. You'll learn about long-term, short-term, hormonal and non-hormonal methods of birth control, as well as barrier methods, fertility awareness, and emergency contraception as well. I share the percentage of efficacy with perfect use and typical use along with the pros and cons of each method to help you decide the best option for your needs.
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| 21 Dec 2022 | The Fertility Cliff Myth + Preconception Planning | 00:26:39 | |
The "fertility cliff," or the idea that your fertility takes a complete nosedive on your 35th birthday, is a longstanding myth. In fact, it's based on some really old research (like, shockingly old) and the decline and risks associated with being of "advanced maternal age" are not as dire as we're told. In this episode, I explore the research on this topic and what the numbers actually say, and offer some nutrition and lifestyle recommendations for preconception planning if you are preparing for pregnancy. Referenced in this episode:
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| 14 Dec 2022 | Color Magic With Sarah Potter | 00:58:49 | |
It's an "It's Just a Phase" episode flashback with my friend Janine Mulone and our amazing guest, Sarah Potter! Sarah is a professional witch, color magic practitioner, tarot reader, and true beam of light. We talk about:
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| 18 Jan 2023 | Managing PCOS Without Weight Stigma With Julie Duffy Dillon | 00:51:01 | |
After sobbing in her boss’s office 15 years ago, Julie Duffy Dillon, registered dietitian and PCOS expert, taught her last diet. Once she learned about weight stigma and diet harm, she couldn't unsee it. Now Julie helps people with PCOS confidently tackle health concerns moving forward without shame and blame. She teaches them how to burn their PCOS diet books while bringing clarity into their relationship with food and body. She has spoken at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and was featured dietitian for the reality show My Big Fat Fabulous Life. You can hear her on her podcast, Find Your Food Voice. Learn about her services including her PCOS Power Course + Community at JulieDuffyDillon.com
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| 25 Jan 2023 | How Capitalism Impacts Your Period | 00:21:16 | |
Capitalism requires us to work like machines, producing the same level of output day after day. Humans just can't work like that, especially those of us with menstrual cycles whose energy, focus, creativity, and more shift from one phase to the next. This week's episode explores how this patriarchal structure of working and living can have an impact on your period and your cycle health.
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| 01 Feb 2023 | The Menstrual Phases as Tarot Archetypes | 00:23:34 | |
My favorite part about cycle syncing is that you can find so many areas of your life and interests to apply it to. Tarot is a tool for self-reflection and self-awareness, and in this episode, we explore how you can align with your cycle by embodying different archetypes found in the cards. I provide specific examples of archetypes from the major and minor arcana that mirror the energy of each cycle phase, to give context to what's going on mentally and physically in the body and help you organize your self-care around your cycle. Listener perk: Get $100 off Cycle Magic, a cycle-syncing course for menstrual misfits, with the code LUNARLOVE — Available until season 3 ends! Thanks for listening! | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 | What You Need to Know About Perimenopause | 00:27:40 | |
For my listeners who have been in their menstrual years for quite some time... this one's for you. Perimenopause is a-comin', and it may not be as far off as you think. In fact, symptoms can start as early as your late 30s (though it's more likely to happen in your mid-40s), which is why I want to share what to expect when you're expecting menopause. We weren't educated about our periods before we got them, so I want to make sure you're armed with the right knowledge and tools before this next phase of your reproductive life. We talk about:
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| 08 Jan 2021 | Welcome to The Lunar Body! | 00:02:04 | |
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| 20 Jan 2021 | Menstrual Cycles & The Moon | 00:23:46 | |
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| 27 Jan 2021 | How Do You Know if You Have a Hormone Imbalance? | 00:22:54 | |
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| 03 Feb 2021 | 5 Reasons Your Periods Are Irregular | 00:24:47 | |
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| 10 Feb 2021 | Eating as a Spiritual Practice | 00:22:35 | |
Download the free mini-guide: Syncing With the Moon for a Better Flow When you look at food in a spiritual context, it’s easier to make it part of your daily habit, because you have to eat, right? Might as well add a little magic into the mix! Mentioned:
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| 17 Feb 2021 | Easing Fears Around Food | 00:37:01 | |
Food anxiety and weight stigma cause more harm to our health than food itself. This episode goes over commonly feared foods and practices in our society—why we fear them, why we should embrace them, and what to do about it in a more relaxed way with self-compassion. This is a good first step towards getting out of the diet cycle that keeps us from experiencing all the pleasures food and life have to offer! Mentioned in this episode:
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| 24 Feb 2021 | Post-Birth Control Hair Loss | 00:30:54 | |
Hair loss is a common side effect that people experience both when taking hormonal birth control or when transitioning off of it. It can feel panic-inducing, especially when you don't know what to do about it. This episode provides some breadcrumbs for you to pick and explore on your own journey.
Sign up for a single session, or join us for the full series to be entered to win a mini 4-session coaching package. In this episode:
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| 03 Mar 2021 | Self-Care and Ritual for Hormone Health | 00:46:42 | |
Aligning with your cycle is about more than just tracking in your calendar. Since there are so many ways that your cycle influences and can be influenced by different areas of your life, it has to be holistic. Today's episode focuses on ideas for self-care and ritual that might feel good throughout both the menstrual and lunar cycles. But first, a rant on goop press's latest publication, Intuitive Fasting.
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| 10 Mar 2021 | Meet Kristen (Properly This Time) | 00:50:45 | |
Eight episodes in, I figured it was about time I properly introduce myself! With the help of my dear friend and Self-Care for Cycles co-host Janine Mulone, I share:
The Lunar Body is brought to you by the Hormone Harmony Workshop Series! Four classes to help you align with your cycle holistically and intuitively:
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| 17 Mar 2021 | Celebrating Spring Offerings | 00:31:51 | |
This episode is brought to you by my Hormone Harmony series happening Wednesdays in March. Upcoming classes: Sleeping Your Way to Less Stress, Fertility for Everyone, Finding Relief From PMS and Period Pain. Save your seat here.
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| 24 Mar 2021 | Diet Culture Dropout | 00:39:37 | |
This episode is brought to you by my Hormone Harmony series happening Wednesdays in March. Upcoming classes: Fertility for Everyone & Finding Relief From PMS and Period Pain. Save your seat here. Mentioned in this episode:
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| 31 Mar 2021 | Update: Short Break This Week! | 00:05:22 | |
No new episode this week (and possibly next week too). I'm honoring my energy as I deal with unexpected family needs.
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| 14 Apr 2021 | Why You Still Have Period Problems | 00:26:02 | |
Kristen answers a listener question about how to know when it's time to take your hormone imbalance to the doctor, then shares four possible reasons why menstruators are still having period problems. YOU'RE INVITED TO: The Patriarchy vs. Your Body
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| 21 Apr 2021 | How Changing Your Diet Can Change Your Period | 00:35:58 | |
Yes, changing your diet can change your period! In this episode, Kristen answers a listener question about hormone-related causes for sleep issues, then dives into how dietary changes can impact the menstrual cycle. But first, an acknowledgment of the death of Daunte Wright and the need for police abolition.
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| 28 Apr 2021 | Biohacking for Menstruators | 00:36:27 | |
If the term "biohacking" conjures up images of Silicon Valley tech bros ingesting weird pills for dinner and plugging all their personal metrics into their iPhone apps, you'd be right. But it's also things like meditating, using medicinal herbs, and eating for your cycle.
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| 05 May 2021 | Embracing Your Lunar Energy (A Tarot-Guided Episode) | 00:32:34 | |
Society places a heavy emphasis on "solar" qualities that are prized in corporate settings, where more "lunar" qualities are not as well-respected in our culture. This can leave us feeling pretty imbalanced. In this episode, Kristen takes you through five ways you can embrace your divine lunar energy, guided by the tarot. Before that, Kristen discusses the recent Oatly drama and helps you decide whether it's the right milk alternative for you.
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| 12 May 2021 | The State of Menstrual Health | 00:30:56 | |
We're expected to function like capitalist robots in our culture, but we don't power on and off the same way every single day. Period underwear, tampon taxes, menstrual leave, and more — this episode offers a look at the state of menstrual health in the US, the violent roots of gynecological care, where we've made progress, and where we could definitely see some improvements. '
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| 26 May 2021 | Surviving Mercury Retrograde ft. Janine Mulone! | 00:43:38 | |
Real talk: Mercury retrograde is not that bad. Not if you know how to plan for it. Kristen speaks with her dear friend Janine Mulone about the basics of the internet’s favorite scapegoat: what it means literally and energetically, its positive and negative implications, how to handle shadow periods, and some handy tips for making it to the other side unscathed. They also share some of our own embarrassing communication snafus, so make sure you share yours with us too so we can all feel better about it Mentioned in this episode: Keep in touch! Thanks for listening! | |||
| 20 May 2021 | The Patriarchy vs. Your Body | 00:51:47 | |
It's a bonus episode! You may have heard me talking about the workshop that I was giving on The Patriarchy vs. Your Body. Well, over 200 of you signed up for it from all over the world, which was exciting, and since it was such a popular topic, I thought it would be a good idea to share it with you here. Also, surprise! SYNC is now open for enrollment until May 30! Thanks for listening! | |||
| 04 Jun 2021 | Science and Spirituality | 00:42:39 | |
Science and spirituality — are they opposing concepts? This episode dives into the use of the term woo-woo, conspirituality and the rise of the Qanon goddess, the energetics of intention and the science of intuition, and what happens when science can't prove your spiritual beliefs.
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| 05 Jan 2022 | Season 2 Trailer | 00:01:50 | |
The Lunar Body will be back in your ears on January 12, 2022! Listen in to learn what you can expect in Season 2. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 12 Jan 2022 | Outsourcing Body Literacy | 00:27:04 | |
FemTech is offering new and potentially helpful options when it comes to tracking your fertility and your period, but what are you missing out on when you automate body literacy with apps and wearable devices?
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| 19 Jan 2022 | Energetic Hygiene Practices for the Digital Realm | 00:34:18 | |
Our digital connections to other people, devices, apps, and more can be felt just as viscerally as in-person interactions, contributing to chronic stress that can impact our immune system, hormone health, and more.
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| 26 Jan 2022 | Medical Astrology With Jessica Lanyadoo | 00:58:40 | |
Jessica Lanyadoo is an internationally respected astrologer, psychic medium, and medical intuitive with over 25 years of experience. She is the host of the popular weekly astrology and advice show, Ghost of a Podcast, the author of Astrology for Real Relationships, and the expert behind the app, Astrology for Days. I was honored to speak with her about her unique and pragmatic approach to astrology and her experience as a medical intuitive!
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| 02 Feb 2022 | The Road to Menstrual Equity | 00:25:29 | |
Menstrual equity and period poverty are two incredibly important issues that aren't talked about enough. In this episode, we take a look at issues of accessibility when it comes to menstrual hygiene and how we can take steps forward to make sure everyone can have a safe and happy period.
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| 09 Feb 2022 | Where to Start With Tarot | 00:46:54 | |
My lovely friend Janine Mulone joins me to discuss getting started with tarot! It's a primer for beginners offering an overview of this magical, mystical (and shockingly practical!) tool. We dive into our personal relationships with tarot, and dive into the energies of of The Major Arcana, The Minor Arcana, and The Court Cards. Plus, we share some of our favorite resources and ways to get started reading for yourself.
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