The Tarot Diagnosis (Shannon Knight)

Self-awareness is one of those things that’s really good to have, right? Yes… and…

You would think that as therapists this is something that we would be actively promoting – and while we very much do promote this - the truth is, there can be a real shadow side to self-awareness. And that is what we ended up talking about this week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast.

We began with reversed Justice and The Magician and the conversation takes off. We explore what the shadow side of self-awareness looks like and how to make sure you’re not headed in that direction. You’ll also hear Luna and Shannon disagree about a particular phrase (or way of thinking?), which isn’t common – but always an enlightening obstacle to navigate.

Somehow, we also end up talking about all of the Pentacles in this lively, a little bit nerdy, a little bit hilarious conversation. If you are on a journey of self-awareness, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we decide to get creative and talk about The Art of Unlearning. In the spirit of this topic, we began this episode not entirely sure what direction we were going to go. We were surprised to discover all of the twists and turns we came across along the way, including how much this topic related both to therapy and tarot.

Get your Page energy ready and join us in this week’s episode where we explore all the cups and spend some quality time with Two of Swords.

Also! Our monthly theme in The Symposium for September is Tarot and Money Work. As therapists, we’re really looking forward to approaching this topic from a slightly different perspective. If you’re not a member already, click here to join before September 1st to make sure you’re part of this month-long journey into Tarot and Money Work!

Decks Used: The Art of Tarot & Tarot Vintage

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast we talk about something we all (unfortunately) can relate to - Rejection.

Whether it be professional, romantic, friendship, or familial, feeling rejected is a terrible experience. Join us while we tackle the topic of rejection with tarot and explore what we can do to cope when the inevitable happens.

We go back to MySpace Top 8 days, to what happened in 8th grade, to the agony of a job search - and from The Lovers to 10 of Swords. We throw in some fascinating neuroscience and drop some knowledge about personality disorders. We really run the gamut with this episode!

Join us for this really straight-forward episode about the truths and myths of being rejected.

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This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠, I have an epiphany about the Justice card. You’ll hear me realize why this card has always frightened me, made me squirm, and want to shove it back in the deck (or in the trash) and pull again. It was such a profound moment, even my partner was like… “Oh sh*t!” 

I tackle the psychological concept of cognitive dissonance and somehow explore Temperance, Five of Swords, Seven of Wands, Nine of Wands, Queen of Swords, and The Fool all within a relatively short amount of time.

Side note: Thank you all for making this space encouraging, safe, and uplifting so that I knew it would be okay to share my own personal experience with this card so publicly.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we tackle the topic of perfectionism – what it is, why we experience it, and most importantly, what on earth we should do with it. 

We’ve all known a perfectionist, or been one ourselves, and although perfectionism isn’t technically a diagnosable disorder - we all know how debilitating it can be. The truth is, it’s hard to be a perfectionist and it’s also hard to live with one. On this episode, we explore both experiences and how to navigate them.

The cards come flying out as we explore the Four of Swords and Six of Wands, The Hermit and Reversed Ace of Wands. We sling cards like mad in this episode, as well as getting real about how perfectionism plays a role in our own relationship with each other.

Plus, Shannon shares a life changing mantra given to her by her own therapist over a decade ago that’s helped her deal with her own perfectionism. She gets raw and vulnerable - you’re not going to want to miss this one!

In other news: We’ve just announced that we will be opening up the doors to The Symposium again on April 22! So mark your calendar to come and join us in this very special private community. If you’re not already on the waitlist, you can join it here.

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In this week’s episode of The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we get down to business in talking about a subject near, but not-so-dear to our hearts: Hustle Culture.

It’s unavoidable in today’s world to go untouched by the draw and push to engage in hustle culture. So, we wanted to step back and ask ourselves (and tarot), what is this really all about?  We started with Judgment and Knight of Wands. The cards went flying from there.

Join us for this frank, and in many ways, highly personal episode as we try to unpack what hustle culture is, and how we can best respond to it.

Decks Used: Tarot of the Abyss & Tarot Vintage

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I invite you to step into the transformative practice of Shadow Work, guided by the symbolism of The Sun card. Unpacking the teachings of Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud, I explore how the shadow encompasses suppressed fears, desires, and insecurities within us. Contrary to common misconceptions, the shadow isn't inherently dark; it also encompasses lighter aspects we've pushed aside. Shadow Work involves bravely bringing these hidden aspects into the light for personal growth and healing.

I highlight the importance of ongoing self-reflection and dispel the notion that Shadow Work is a quick fix. Drawing parallels with Freud's id, ego, and superego, I offer insights into understanding these concepts for a deeper exploration of the shadow self.

Tune in as I introduce a tarot spread inspired by Freud's theories, designed to aid in navigating the complexities of shadow work. I invite you to join me on this journey of self-discovery, as I pull cards to a meaty shadow work spread and work to uncover the transformative power of integrating our shadows to embrace authenticity and promote liberation.

Deck Used: Tarot of the Abyss

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I’m doing something I have never done before. I am exploring tarot through the lens of music - specifically the iconic Taylor Swift. Swift recently took the world by storm (as she always does) not just via her Eras world tour, but by dropping a (double) album in the midst of the tour.

Admittedly, I have never been a Swiftie and only recently started listening to her music when she released Midnights. I tend to listen to more obscure metal and indie folk music - I know…weird mix. But it is what it is.

Anyway, I was listening to Swift’s new Tortured Poets Department album and really enjoyed the irony and sarcasm throughout the song “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart.” I kept thinking about cards that would depict this song and found it to be a fun way to deepen my connection to the cards.

So, I invite you to join me on an exciting trip through one of Taylor Swift’s newest songs as I psychoanalyze the meanings of the lyrics through the archetypal symbols of The Empress, Seven of Cups, Ten of Wands, Five of Cups, reversed Ace of Cups, Eight of Pentacles, Three of Swords, and The Magician.

Check out “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart” here!

Deck used: Tarot Vintage (of course)

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we talk about the extremely common, but very uncomfortable topic of intrusive thoughts.   

We all have them from time to time. Sometimes it’s easy to brush them off, and sometimes they can be deeply disturbing. It seemed only right for us to talk about the nature of these thoughts, and what we can do to help manage them. 

King of Cups and The Lovers opens the conversation for us and leads us on several different noteworthy paths. Join us as we explore this shadowy world of our own minds and gain a greater understanding of ourselves and of tarot.

Decks used: True Heart Intuitive and Tarot Vintage

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we finally get around to tackling a topic that we all can relate to… procrastination.

Inspired by a question from a listener, the cards guide us through an enlightening conversation about exploring the roots of procrastination. From Three of Wands to Death, Queen of Wands, Page of Wands, Knight of Swords, and Three of Pentacles, we dive deep into emotional awareness, neurodiversity, rebellion and the importance of compassion and companionship.

Decks used: Modern Witch Tarot and Golden Art Nouveau

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Shannon and Luna tackle everything from communication, sex, and childhood trauma in this episode that focuses on the differences in perspectives in our relationships. Relationships can be tough and we learn a lot about ourselves, our partners, and the world around us as we navigate through them during the good times and the times of conflict. As psychotherapist Esther Perel says, “The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our life.” Join Luna and Shannon as they incorporate principles from psychotherapy, developmental psychologists, and tarot to help increase insight within ourselves and our relationships.

Highlighted in this episode are the following:

Gottman’s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis we explore a topic that comes up for both of us A LOT in our private therapy practices - work identity.

Right now, so many people are struggling with their thoughts about their relationship with work, and many are finding that their own sense of personal identity is deeply enmeshed in their work – which is kind of a problem for many people.

We start with Ace of Wands and Nine of Cups reversed, which frankly we could have just used these cards for the entire episode… but of course, we don’t. Knight of Pentacles and Knight of Cups dance around for a while, along with Seven of Pentacles (no surprises there), Hierophant, and Four of Wands.

Then Shannon brilliantly walks us through three different card reversals that you will for sure want to hear and Luna offers some helpful, practical tips on how (and how not to) take those free career assessments you see online. We also throw in some really interesting therapeutic theory along the way.

Get ready to redefine how you think about yourself and your own work identity as you listen in on this thought-provoking conversation.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis, we spend some time with the idea of Responding vs. Reacting - which really is a conversation about how to live our lives in a more mindful and purposeful way.

We all experience that knee-jerk reaction from time-to-time, but what happens when we become more aware of that inclination and shift away from reactivity? We start the discussion by realizing this is essentially the goal of therapy. Then,

Shannon takes us on a journey from her initial card, Reverse Princess (Page) of Disks (Pentacles) to a full on embrace of trying to live more like the Queen of Pentacles, and Luna breaks down how The Moon card relates to responding vs. reacting in a symbolic blow by blow. Knight energy, all the five's and the Nine of Wands, and the Two of Swords get lots of attention too.

In the end, we ask the question “Am I living deliberately, or am I living in patterns?” And that’s a question we should all be asking ourselves.

Join us for this rich conversation, filled with cards, quotes, neuroscience, and bit of practical advice. You don’t want to miss this one!

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis we decide to tackle the uncomfortable place of feeling disappointed. We begin the episode by recognizing that this is a broad topic that could go in lots of diffident directions - which really is what we love about our podcast: we never know what’s going to come up.

And, what came up were a ton of super heavy hitting Major Arcana cards with some interpretations that even surprised both of us.

This is truly an episode for everyone, because we all know what it feels like to face disappointments in this world - both the major, life altering kinds, and the small day to day ones. What matters is what we take away from these disappointments, and how we grow though these challenging moments.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis we wrestle with the age-old issue of temptation.  Honestly, we both came into this episode a little bit nervous, because as therapists we are trained to be non-judgmental. How could we talk about temptation without it sounding like we were judging a behavior? Spoiler alert: we figured it out.

It all began with Knight of Cups and Justice - an equally baffling and satisfying combination that brought us to questions of how do we recognize a temptation versus a need? When is behavior modification needed and when is it harmful? The idea of free will and choice and what role personal values may play into all of this also get explored through both the lens of psychology and tarot.

Let’s be honest, this is an issue we all struggle with in one way or another. Come listen in on a conversation with cards that offers a different perspective on the experience of Temptation.

Decks Used: Tarot of the Divine & The Art of Tarot

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis podcast, we tread into both the practical and philosophical around the concept of time. Time is something we all have - some of us feel like we have too much, some of us feel like we don’t have enough, and some of us prefer not to think about it all.

Join us as we pull cards and talk about our collective relationship with time (including some nerdy stuff about how different brains work). From Nine of Swords to King of Swords, and ADHD, to revenge sleep procrastination - we really sink our teeth into how we can stop fighting against time and how to get it work more for us.

Keep scrolling to see our custom spread about time to go with this week’s episode.

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And for those of you have been with us for a while - thank you for your on-going support! We hope you have had a moment to check out the new Samhain guide, which we sent to all of you before releasing on Instagram and our website. Let’s see those spreads! Be sure to tag us on Instagram @thetarotdiagnosis

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We are constantly working to bring you all the best mental health and tarot related content. We have lots of exciting things brewing behind the scenes and cannot wait to share them with you all in the coming months!

Apps to help with time management when you have ADHD: https://psychcentral.com/health/best-adhd-apps

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we do the gentle work of Healing Defensiveness.

We went into this episode not exactly sure what direction we would go (which is actually pretty typical for us), but it ended up taking a ton of unexpected twists and turns, and in many ways turned out to be a bit of an upside-down episode that was incredibly enlightening and personal for the both of us.

Let’s face it- we all can be defensive from time to time. So, settle in for a little self-care and self-reflection and join us for this rich, card heavy conversation. Which is probably one of our favorites to date.

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Decks used: Tarot of the Divine and Spacious Tarot

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Luna and Shannon have a lot to say about a topic that seems to be really taboo - money. In this episode, our tarot cards are plentiful and our therapist brains are on fire because there is SO. MUCH. TO. SAY. about our relationships with money. How comfortable are you when it comes to talking about money?

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis, Shannon and Luna have the first (of probably many) conversations about the ultra-taboo topic of money.  It’s so weird to us that 72% of Americas experience some sort of financial stress every month, yet most of the therapy world is *crickets* on the topic.  Likewise, the extended tarot community tends to talk a lot about abundance- but little about the realities of money stress and anxiety.

But we are willing to go there…and we do.

We talk about some of the work being done in the budding (yet, very quiet) field of financial therapy, including what some common money thinking habits are - and how they can become a problem.  We take it a step future by talking about ways to work through some of these thinking pattens to come into a more positive and proactive way of engaging in a money relationship - all through a conversation about some of the most challenging cards we can face in Tarot.

As with all things, the stories we tell ourselves color our experiences in the world.  This is ridiculously true when it comes to money - and we love beginning the conversation of how that works. We also happen to go long with a ham sandwich metaphor and “Daddy issues.” It’s all relevant, we promise – and somewhat hilarious. We also offer some acutely helpful resources at the end of the show.

Deep breath - take a listen, and please let us know what you think - or if you have a question you would like for us to explore in future episodes let us know!

Check out the links below to resources mentioned in the episode. We may make a small percentage of the fee of the products listed on Amazon. This goes towards podcast production fees so we can keep talking about Tarot and Mental Health. :-D

Dave Ramsey

https://www.ramseysolutions.com

https://amzn.to/3gCGPLC- The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness

https://amzn.to/3vipX0L- The Total Money Makeover Workbook: Classic Edition: The Essential Companion for Applying the Book’s Principles

Bari Tessler

https://baritessler.com

https://amzn.to/32MT2Fr- The Art of Money

The Financial Gym

https://financialgym.com

You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life

https://amzn.to/3dVvSD3

This week on⁠ The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠⁠, Theresa Reed (aka @thetarotlady) joins me to discuss life’s most difficult moments and her new latest book “The Cards You’re Dealt - How To Deal When Life Gets Real.” Our conversation explores grief, loss, tragedy, and the role tarot can play in helping us to navigate life's difficulties. 

Theresa and I touch on societal pressures, why we often neglect certain types of grief beyond death, and we challenge toxic positivity and our societal discomfort with acknowledging mortality. We spend some time discussing the importance of breaking the silence around unrecognized grief and the significance of creating space for open conversations.

We open the episode with the Seven of Swords and Two of Wands, and Theresa makes a powerful connection between our two cards.

Theresa's book, "The Cards You're Dealt," is praised for its acknowledgment of various forms of grief experienced in everyday life, not just related to death. It emphasizes the need for curiosity about our emotions and internal worlds, allowing individuals to navigate unexpected waves of grief more effectively - all with the help of tarot.

Learn more about “The Cards You’re Dealt” by visiting Theresa’s website here: www.TheTarotLady.com

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We decided to keep it light this week on The Tarot Diagnosis and chat about death, existential dread, and fear of nonbeing.
Actually, for real, though - this was a really fun conversation and it’s one well worth listening to. Because, let's face it, we all have to deal with it.
And as much as it seems heavy, so much of our work as therapists, and so much of our practice in working with tarot, comes down to the very core issue of searching for meaning. What we discovered in this conversation is that this is both a very simple and a very complicated thing to do.

Join us as we pull some cards, talk some theory (heads up- Luna geeks out on her very favorite therapeutic framework of all time and Shannon talks a lot about Freud and "a poet"). There is also some interesting and comforting hilarity in a few spots where Shannon battles with a lawnmower.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I find myself sharing personal musings on the paradox of growth and change. I shed light on how so many of us seem to be experiencing significant changes right now. I went back and forth between a few ideas for this week’s episode, but I kept landing on how paradoxical growth and change is. On one hand it can bring us so much joy and fulfillment, yet on the other hand it can be wrought with pain and discomfort. I use this opportunity to reflect on the archetype of The High Priestess and explore the card’s inherent duality and own paradoxical nature. I also find myself inviting in the energy of the Six of Swords and then the cards challenge me a bit when I pull the Nine of Cups. The Five of Cups and The Fool stop by for a moment as well. Have a topic you’d like to hear about? We’re always interested in hearing your suggestions! ⁠Click here⁠ to submit a topic! Also! If you love The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, please be sure to hit those 5 stars and write us a review on whatever platform you listen to us on. It really is a HUGE help to us and allows more people to see our podcast! Don't forget to subscribe to our email list to get all kinds of free mental health and tarot goodies on our website, as well as access to our private membership community The Symposium! ⁠www.TheTarotDiagnosis.com⁠ Follow us on TikTok and Instagram ⁠@TheTarotDiagnosis⁠ Audio Edited by Anthony DiGiacomo of Deep Resonance Sound Contact: DeepResonanceSound@gmail.com Music by Timmoor from Pixabay

This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠, I’m joined by Cami Ostman - a former Internal Family Systems therapist who has journeyed away from organized religion, into tarot and therapy, and now into storytelling.

 

Cami vulnerably explores her experience of entering and exiting a fundamental religion, how pivotal tarot has been in her personal healing journey, and how she has transitioned from one healing profession into another.

Throughout the episode, we talk about Eight of Wands, Ten of Pentacles, Page of Swords, Ten of Cups, Six of Swords, and The Magician. Even now, writing out those cards I feel like they make such perfect sense for this conversation on the different versions of ourselves and the various lives we will inevitably live.

Learn more about Cami and The Narrative Project here.

Have you heard the news?! The first official Tarot Diagnosis spread book is now available! Purchase a hard copy of "Tarot & Self-Discovery: A Therapeutic journey with over 200 Spreads" here. Want a digital version instead? Download it here.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we dive into the often ugly (but all too familiar) world of Grudges and Revenge. Inspired by several listener questions over the past year, we tackle the shadow side of our inner worlds, the enticing and obsessive desire to consider revenge, and why we have such difficulty letting go of grudges.

Join us for this very Three of Swords episodes, where we channel Knight energy to see how we can find the balance between the Four of Wands and The Devil.

 

Decks used: Golden Art Nouveau and Pamela Coleman Smith's playing card deck

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis, we tackle a term that gets thrown around a lot, but rarely is discussed at length - the inner child.

In classic TTD style, Shannon and Luna give all the nerdy background on this concept and give real examples of how the inner child can play out in a therapy session. We also blend in the cards we pulled and illustrate how inner child work can be done through an independent, personal tarot practice. From Jung’s concept of Personality A and Personality B, to the more modern theory of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (or CBT), and all kinds of nerdy neurobiology thrown in, we pull card from The Somnia Tarot and Tarot of the Abyss in order to cover it all.

Queen of Cups, The Star, Nine of Wands, Strength and The Sun all play a role in our conversation as well as our suggestions about what practice you can try at home to engage with your own inner child healing.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I explore the pain and confusion inherent within an abrupt farewell and speak candidly about my former co-host’s departure and what my vision for the future of The Tarot Diagnosis is - all while pulling cards of course. I have a lot of conflicting thoughts and feelings about this episode, but I think it's a necessary part of the process. Join me as I explore my own experience with this sudden change through the lens of the Two of Wands, Five of Swords, Nine of Swords, and Ten of Pentacles. Spoiler: The future of TTD is going to include lots of nerdy deep dives into cards, guest appearances, and conversations with folks from all walks of life.

As always, you’re invited to tag along for what’s most definitely going to be quite an adventure.

Deck used: Tarot Vintage

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Here’s the thing, we all have a bit of a cynic inside of us. And that’s not a bad thing - except for when it starts to get out of control.

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we explore our inner cynic, recognizing the ways in which it serves us, and discussing how to recognize when it has moved from being helpful to being harmful.

There’s a ton to discuss with this topic - including all of the Kings, The Emperor, Five of Cups, and a dash of Page of Cups to even things out. The Sun makes a funny appearance as well. Honestly, we both had a great experience in this conversation, and we are so happy to be able to share it with all of you.

Decks Used: Tarot of the Abyss & The Wandering Star Tarot

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we take a philosophical journey through the often elusive world of Self-Worth.

 

We explore the various factors that can contribute to our sense of self-worth, as well as the challenges that can arise when our sense of self-worth is compromised.

People will talk about self worth (and its first cousin, self esteem) all the time. It’s hard to spend 10 minutes on social media without having someone say something about it. The problem is, most of us have always struggled at least a little bit with having good self worth - and very few people talk about what that is, and more importantly, what to do with that.

We begin our journey with the Eight of Swords and Seven of Pentacles as we explore the tension between feeling trapped and acknowledging our accomplishments. We then invite in the energies of The Magician and Two of Cups, Strength, The Hermit, and The World while we talk about how our past impacts our personal narrative and what we can do to change that.

Decks used: Pamela Coleman Smith Playing Card Deck and Tarot of the Abyss

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we tackle the age old question, what does it mean to be a good person? Or perhaps more importantly,

"Am I a good person?"

We begin with The High Priestess and end with the Queen of Cups. Along the way spend time with (weirdly) a whole bunch of pentacles. We also geek out on some psychological theory and get into not only how we might define a good person, but also why it’s important to us as humans. No matter how you feel about yourself, this is a fascinating conversation that you’re not going to want to miss.

We’re wrapping up our month-long exploration in The Symposium on the idea of Depression vs. Burnout. It’s been an incredible month, including a fantastic workshop and meetup.

In September, we’re going to be tackling the issue of Tarot and Money Work. We’re really excited because we think that we’re coming at this topic from a very different approach. If you’re not a member of The Symposium, now might be the perfect time to join! You’ll even have access the almost a years worth of Symposium content!

Decks Used: Crow Tarot & Tarot Vintage

Check out the Work by Dolly Chugh here that Shannon mentioned in the episode!

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This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠, Daylina Miller, a seasoned journalist and secular witch, joins the conversation to explore the delicate balance between staying informed and protecting mental health in the midst of the 24/7 news cycle. Together, we unpack how to gauge your limits, regulate your nervous system, and avoid the trap of doomscrolling—all while honoring the privilege and responsibility of staying informed. Listen in as we share practical tools, pull tarot cards, and discuss the emotional impact of news consumption.

Keep scrolling for the tarot spreads we used in the episode!

 

Decks Used: Tarot Vintage and This Might Hurt Tarot

 

Learn more about Daylina Miller here!

 

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I open up about my surface-level relationship with The Fool and the journey I took in search of depth and meaning. It was during this month-long journey that I started to apply various psychological principles to the first card in the Major Arcana – like the theory of attachment, the experience of anxiety, and the liminality of identity development.

However, it wasn’t until the recent changes with the podcast that I started to assign the word “Resilient” to The Fool. So, I dove back into my reflections and realized this card, that often feels so shallow, might actually be the wisest and most resilient card in the whole Tarot.

*This episode was influenced and inspired by the work of Yoav Ben-Dov, Rachel Anne Williams, the Buddhist principle of non-attachment, attachment theory, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.*

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This week on a slightly abbreviated episode of The Tarot Diagnosis, we tackle a topic on lots of people’s minds right now: Stress. Join us for another half serious, half hilarious conversation about what leads to stress, the different types (nerd talk) and most importantly, what the hell we can actually do about managing it. We also answer questions directly from listeners about how to manage stress in their own lives, avoid absorbing other people’s stress, and pull cards for a custom spread we wrote just for this topic and episode (sneak peek- you’ll hear some therapist tips and learn what Luna and Shannon do in their own practices to keep healthy boundaries). 

Grab your deck and get ready to pull cards along with us as we go toe-to-toe with this issue that, frankly, all of us are facing in one way of or another right now.

And we want to say a HUGE thank you to the many of you who have already visited our new shop at www.TheTarotDiagnosis.com. We are so overwhelmed and grateful for your support, and for all the amazing feedback we have been getting! Thank you! 

And if you haven’t had a chance to check out some of our awesome new Tarot and Mental Health offerings, head on over! Don't forget… as a member of our email list you get 10% off of your entire purchase. Use code TTD10Launch 

Stay tuned for more goodies on the way! We’re already knee deep in the next offerings- and they will be epic! 

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we decided to talk about something we found interesting… but didn’t really know how to talk about it.

It began with a simple phrase - “living intuitively.” We both loved the way that sounded. How great would that be? (Cue images of self dancing on a beach in a gauzy dress at sunset)

It only took a few seconds to realize that we didn’t actually know what that meant, or what it would look like. We started asking “Is that the same thing as being mindful? How is intuitive living different than living intentionally? And how the heck do we do any of those things while still living in the real world?” (Cue images of wiping up dog puke and getting stuck in traffic)

So, we decided to intentionally be mindful in our conversation and let our intuition guide us, and it ended up being a great time.

Join us as we go from the reversed Six of Cups and The Devil into a deep dive of some of the queens and The High Priestess all while we unpack ways to be more thoughtful in our lives, and how tarot can help guide us.

*Side note* Shannon apologizes for some minor audio issues on her end.

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It seems like it’s dumpster fire season for so many of us. Both of us have been having some Tower card moments lately, so we decided to unwrap the experience of anticipating the Tower, being in the Tower, and the aftermath.

The conversation was more than we had anticipated and had us pondering days later.

Even if everything in your life right now is smooth sailing (anyone?), this is a topic that we all have experienced or fear experiencing, or both.  So, join us as we talk though the Strength card from the perspective of both the woman and the lion, totally geek out about the Judgement card, and journey though the pathway of The Fool - but in reverse.

Other Exciting News:

If you have not heard, we are also absolutely thrilled to have re-open the doors for The Symposium on Friday. This very special online community is designed for Tarot enthusiasts who are looking for a place to deepen their own personal practice while still having a place to connect with others.

We’ve already gotten so many new members and are so excited about the energy that it has created. If you’ve been kicking yourself for not joining in January, it’s time to come join the party now!

A subscription to The Symposium is just $23 a month and gives you access to all of our free and paid content ever written, live monthly workshops, daily prompts, zoom meet up rooms, and an opportunity to join in the Reading Room -  a co-creation from our fellow members!

Helpful info about The Symposium: The $23 monthly fee is charged each month on the same day you originally signed up. We do not require a minimum commitment. We understand how hectic and unpredictable life can get so we wanted to create a space that felt safe and accessible across the board - including the need to cancel and step away when life calls for it. Cancellation is super simple. There is an option to cancel by clicking your profile icon and then “cancel membership.” This can be done anytime.

And if you love The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, please be sure to hit those 5 stars and write us a review on whatever platform you listen to us on. It really is a HUGE help to us!

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This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠, I sit down with one of my favorite creators, Chelsey Pippin-Mizzi, to explore her latest book, Tarot for Creativity. Chelsey and I discuss how this book is more than just a tool for creativity, but a guide for personal curiosity and self-exploration. Listen in as we both work through a spread and get nerdy about the Death card and the Eight of Pentacles. Plus, we both end up pulling wands and swords for the same spread! Join us for a candid and vulnerable discussion on tarot, writing, and self-discovery. 

Learn more about Chelsey by visiting her website at TarotForCreativity.com.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠, join me for a candid and personal conversation about the Wheel of Fortune and how we can humanize an often elusive, or superficial archetype. Sarah Thibault, host of The Side Woo podcast joins me and together we talk about how we can reclaim the Wheel of Fortune by viewing it through the lens of power and control, karma, comparison, radical acceptance, and ritual. Yes - all of that. And somehow it all works.

We also explore traditional and modern depictions of this archetype while exploring how the images pertain to modern emotional and psychological experiences - like navigating the social media algorithm and not losing our inherent sense of value in the process.

To learn more about Sarah, check out her podcast The Side Woo, subscriber to her substack Art Date, and browse her captivating artwork.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis, we tackle a big one - boundaries. And, as with all things mental health (and tarot) related, we find that this topic has so many edges to explore.

Fortunately for us, we had some really wonderful listener participation ahead of time this week that pointed us in some really interesting directions. We give tons of shout outs this episode to some awesome followers and tarot therapists.

This episode took us from the Nine of Wands to The Lovers; zipping past the Emperor to Queen of Swords, and several other pitstops along the way.

We found so many ways to talk about how boundaries do (and don’t) work in our lives. We also have a transcendent moment of reflection on Dirty Dancing (thanks to the wonderful Candis Green from Many Moons Therapy), we mentally visit an idyllic picket fenced yard and think of Peter Rabbit, and discuss how we have much to learn about boundary setting by visiting Disney World.

Shout out to some of our really awesome listeners/followers for contributing to this episode. Check them out on Instagram:

@ManyMoonsTherapy

@Trivia_Tarocchi

@WitchWayKelly

@AngelCityHolisticTherapy

@MissMegan_Marie

If you're struggling with drug or alcohol use, please know you are not allow and help is available. SAMHSA National Helpline offers confidential, free help from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information. Contact them at 1-800-662-4357.

Be sure to check out our Summer Solstice Retreat!  We designed this retreat to be self guided, and really you can do it any day you want- not just on the Summer Solstice. Head over to our website to sign up today!

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This week on the Tarot Diagnosis Podcast we take on a topic that everyone can relate to: confidence. And this is such a Goldilocks emotion. Too much is a bad thing too little is a good thing, when it comes to confidence we need to get it just right. In the end, as one of our favorite professors in graduate school used to say, “That’s easy to say, and hard to do.”

We dive deep with a look at Pages, contemplate Three of Wands, and discover how much confidence has to do with that in between place between The Sun and The Moon. And we also spend some time with what has become our unofficial mascot card: Knight of Swords and talk about how this card has both been a guide to us and has offered us its own cautions.

Join us as we sling cards and deep dive on this really interesting topic.

Other Exciting News:

If you have not heard, we are also absolutely thrilled to have re-open the doors for The Symposium on Friday. This very special online community is designed for Tarot enthusiasts who are looking for a place to deepen their own personal practice while still having a place to connect with others.

We’ve already gotten so many new members and are so excited about the energy that it has created. If you’ve been kicking yourself for not joining in January, it’s time to come join the party now!

A subscription to The Symposium is just $23 a month and gives you access to all of our free and paid content ever written, live monthly workshops, daily prompts, zoom meet up rooms, and an opportunity to join in the Reading Room -  a co-creation from our fellow members!

Helpful info about The Symposium: The $23 monthly fee is charged each month on the same day you originally signed up. We do not require a minimum commitment. We understand how hectic and unpredictable life can get so we wanted to create a space that felt safe and accessible across the board - including the need to cancel and step away when life calls for it. Cancellation is super simple. There is an option to cancel by clicking your profile icon and then “cancel membership.” This can be done anytime.

And if you love The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, please be sure to hit those 5 stars and write us a review on whatever platform you listen to us on. It really is a HUGE help to us!

Don't forget to subscribe to our email list to get all kinds of free mental health related tarot goodies on our website www.TheTarotDiagnosis.com

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we do our best to answer a listener question that we thought was super relatable right now. Our listener asked:

“Would you consider doing an episode on overwhelm? It seems like a lot of us feel overwhelmed when contemplating large scale issues like war, poverty, climate change...the list is long. The problems are so massive that thinking about them can shut us down, and it requires a lot of mindfulness to take action. The feeling comes up in day-to-day life for me, as well. Recently I was looking at all the things my child needed to do for their "spirit month" at school (wearing colors on certain days, bringing props on other days, etc) and I momentarily felt overwhelmed and I had a strong impulse to throw the calendar in the trash. I'd love to learn about overwhelm from the perspective of Tarot, and how it affects us as humans on a broad scale, as well as in those more mundane "everyday" moments of overwhelm.”

We really feel this. And we had an amazing conversation about this experience - why we get this way, what happens, and what the heck to do about it.

Join us for what turns out to be a wild ride of a conversation for some very real, raw, and vulnerable moments, as well as some great insights. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, the difficult topic of betrayal and the arduous process of learning to trust again is explored through the anchors of Strength and The Empress reversed.

I explore the pain and fear associated with infidelity, including abandonment wounds, rejection, and scarcity. The cards help guide me towards a discussion on repairing trust, what that can look like and how to be realistic about the non-linear process of repair after betrayal.

It seems like all the folks I admire get brought up in this episode with quotes from Esther Perel, Pema Chodron, Andrew Huberman, and others. I even get nerdy for a minute and talk about the neuroscience behind betrayal.

The Seven of Wands, Ace of Wands, and Four of Swords help us walk into the world of repair after a betrayal and keep us grounded, but also create space for hope for the future.

Decks used: Tarot Vintage and Tarot of The Abyss

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I am joined by fellow therapist Emilea Richardson from Sparrow Therapy and we work to navigate the intricate terrain of perfectionism and overcontrol, while discussing how Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) and tarot insights can illuminate our path towards greater self-acceptance and authentic living. Remember, the journey towards embracing imperfection and letting go is not about achieving perfection but about finding harmony amidst life's challenges.
 

Throughout this episode, Emilea touches on how her Evangelical history informs her practice as a psychotherapist and tarot enthusiast as well. You can learn more about her work on Instagram.
Decks Used: Tarot Vintage and Modern Witch

 

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I’m getting candid about reading tarot as a therapist and how fascinating that intersection is to be hanging out in. This is an exciting and intimate episode where I share a real reading with all of you. I felt like it was important to show how a therapist might approach the cards with a real world example.

So, get ready to be a fly on the wall as I pull the Eight of Cups, Six of Swords, Ace of Pentacles, and the Knight of Cups!

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, Erin Jones is back to explore the representation of tarot in pop culture, as well as the benefit of looking at tarot as a neutral entity. Join us as we talk about how tarot is represented in film and media - specifically the new horror film “Tarot” (there are spoilers in this conversation) and how we feel about the surge of tarot popularity.

We open the conversation by pulling the Nine of Swords with The Moon, which catapults us into the world of anxiety and the shadow. We then step into the reputation of tarot among society, film, and media.

Learn more about Erin here!

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This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠, I’m exploring the collective and personal energy of 2025, a year ruled by The Hermit. From a numerological perspective, 2025 reduces to 9, aligning us with the wisdom, solitude, and introspection of this archetype. 

In this episode, I reflect on key elements of The Hermit—the lantern, staff, cloak, and the path they walk—all offering us unique insights into how we can navigate our inner and outer worlds this year. 

I also share an exciting project inspired by this archetype: a nearly 200-page guided journal filled with prompts, rituals, tarot spreads, and more to guide you throughout 2025. You can grab the fillable, digital version or a physical copy here.

Let’s embrace The Hermit’s wisdom together. Wishing you an insightful, healthy, and transformative 2025!

Book referenced: The Ultimate Guide to the Rider-Waite Tarot

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we are exploring Relationship Ruptures, where we peek inside the inner workings of how fractures and upset happens in relationships and what we can do to both prevent and mend them.

What’s unique about this episode is that we take you farther behind the scenes than we ever have and talk about a recent rupture we had between the two of us. We decide to use the experience as a model - both for how things can go wrong, and how to make them right.

We start with Three of Wands and Knight of Pentacles, which really drives the episode. We also spend some time with the Queens, The Star, Tower, and Judgement as we navigate feelings of betrayal, rewriting narratives, and figuring out how to protect ourselves while also being brave enough to have uncomfortable conversations. 

So, buckle up, grab a notebook, and get ready for the most honest and vulnerable episode yet!

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast we take on an emotion we all have experienced: regret.  If you think about it, it’s such an fascinating thought pattern. We do something, it’s over, (or maybe we don’t do something) and yet- it stays with us, along with all sorts of imaginary realities about what *might* have happened if we had done something else. That’s a strange thing we humans do.

We open the episode by pulling Four of Swords and Ace of Cups reversed (um, those are perfect for this topic), and take some interesting journeys along the way - including a brutal realization about Three of Swords, and a lively debate about the role of The Empress.

You won’t regret taking some self-care time to listen to this episode (see what we did there?)

Decks used:

Tarot Vintage

Tarot of the Abyss

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This week on⁠⁠ ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠⁠⁠, I’m stepping into the world of social media tarot readers with Annie Buell aka Moonlight Medium who you might know from TikTok (check them out here). 

We’ve all been scrolling and come across some questionable readings before. Annie was noticing an alarming amount of these on TikTok and started two series to help educate folks on “Terrible Tarot” and “Trustworthy Tarot.” 

Together we get real about social media tarot readings, exploring peoples’ intentions, how to spot red AND green flags, as well as the importance of autonomy and knowing if you’re in the right mental and emotional space to be receiving messages from folks on social media.

Don’t worry - there is plenty of laughter and even a few moments of reminiscing on the old “chain email” and “MySpace bulletin” days! Remember those? *cringe*

Eventually Annie and I start pulling cards and the messages and interpretations of tarot do not hold back.

I can’t wait for you all to listen in!

Learn more about Annie and their offerings here.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we talked about a topic you are definitely not going to want to miss (small joke intended)- FOMO, or Fear of Missing Out.

This is a phenomenon everybody has experienced at least once or twice in their life. The strong sensation that somehow, we are being left out of something, or missing something very important, And it makes us a uncomfortable to think about it. Shoutout to our Symposium members for inspiring this episode!

Listen in as we get real about FOMO, while pulling all of the cups and the swords. There’s a couple real gems in this episode so you really don’t want to miss out ;-)

Decks Used: Spacious Tarot & Tarot Vintage

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I celebrate the 100th episode of the podcast by exploring the idea of manifestation, the psychology behind it, and the connection of this experience to The Empress. I spend some time hanging out at the intersection of manifestation and privilege and talk about the role The Empress plays within this space. The Hierophant helps us open the conversation, which I then quickly pair with The Empress - creating a fascinating pathway of thought and reflection where I suggest that we reimagine The Hierophant as the manifestation card. The Eight of Pentacles also invites itself into the conversation to bring awareness to the importance of being grounded in realistic goal setting, dedication, and hard work. Deck Used: Tarot Vintage Have a topic you’d like to hear about? We’re always interested in hearing your suggestions! ⁠Click here⁠ to submit a topic! Also! If you love The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, please be sure to hit those 5 stars and write us a review on whatever platform you listen to us on. It really is a HUGE help to us and allows more people to see our podcast! Don't forget to subscribe to our email list to get all kinds of free mental health and tarot goodies on our website, as well as access to our private membership community The Symposium! ⁠www.TheTarotDiagnosis.com⁠ Follow us on TikTok and Instagram ⁠@TheTarotDiagnosis⁠ Audio Edited by Anthony DiGiacomo of Deep Resonance Sound Contact: DeepResonanceSound@gmail.com Music by Timmoor from Pixabay

As therapists, one of the most enigmatic questions we struggle with is “How do I do that thing people talk about where I learn to love and accept myself?”

It’s one of those questions that we sort of know the answer to, but we can’t say it directly- just point people in the right direction (or, really, directions).

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis, we start to peel back some of the layers of this question- talking about why this is a hard question to tackle, and how it’s a question that needs to be answered in more than one way.

Yes, we talk A LOT about shadow work! Inner child shows up, too.

And, of course, we get super nerdy talking about the theories of psychotherapy and which therapy rockstar we think is unnecessarily mean.

Join us as we pull cards throughout the conversation, to help deepen our understanding of the concept of self-acceptance through the lens of Tarot and psychotherapy.

Find more information about topics we discuss by visiting the links below:

Terry Real - www.TerryReal.com

Jungian Tarot Deck - https://amzn.to/3wbBpvw

Gloria videos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFT89grAUOI

Myers Briggs - http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp

Enneagram - https://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/test

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis, we take on the topic of being a people pleaser, and gosh- we sure do hope everyone likes it! (See what we did there?)

Shannon and Luna really get in the weeds on this one and untangle the difference between people who are naturally giving, and those who give out of fear or obligation. We talk about why this matters, and perhaps more importantly, what we can all do to have a greater balance between these two points.

The cards are flying this week and we throw out a pretty obscure reference to some morality research done in the 80’s, for all you psychology nerds out there. So grab your AirPods and join us for this lively conversation!

Quick ask - if you are a regular listener to the podcast (or even an occasional one), it would mean the world to us if you would take a moment to like, rate, subscribe, or even write a review for us on whatever platform you listen to us on. Oddly- we’ve never really asked this before and suddenly realized we probably should. Thank you all so much for your continued support and encouragement! We see how many of you there are out there- it’s humbling and staggering.

If you ever have a question you would like for us to discuss on the podcast, jump over to our website and click “submit a question” under “The Podcast” tab. Even if we don’t get to your question right away, seeing these question help us better know what’s in the hearts and minds of you, our listeners. Let us know what’s going on in your lives- we’d love to hear about it!

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we thought we might lighten things up a bit and talk about the purpose and need we have for play and to have fun.

“Talk about play” we thought, “It’s going to be so cheery!”

Enter Page of Cups Reversed, Page of Pentacles, Five of Wands, The Emperor, The Devil, and Three of Swords as the first cards we pull…

Okay, so talking about having fun turns out to be harder than we thought it would be.  But- we are so glad we did!

Join us as we talk though some therapy theory, talk about the magic of sand trays, and get real about how what we sometimes think is fun, actually isn’t.  We felt a lot better after this conversation, and we hope you will, too!

Speaking of playing…

We had the most fun in our most recent meet up - The Reading Room, a monthly meet up in The Symposium where we take turns practicing reading for one another.  We know, it’s a little nerve wracking trying to read of others when you’ve been focusing mainly on reading tarot for yourself, which is why we carved out this very safe, quiet, and playful space where Symposium members can have a supportive place to just try.

If you want to have a gentle place to play and practice tarot with the support and insights of others, you can join The Symposium by clicking here.

And if you’re not ready to play with others yet, don’t forget that we have some fun workbooks in our online shop. Ready for some Tarot for Identity Development? Or Relationship Manifestation? Yes, please!

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[Content Warning - domestic violence is briefly discussed beginning around the 40 minute mark. Please see resources below if you or someone you know has been impacted by intimate partner violence.] This week on The Tarot Diagnosis, Shannon and Luna go for the jugular on the topic of anger.  We all know what it's like to be angry- it is an emotion that is inescapable as humans. It’s programmed deeply into all of us, and yet, there are so many contradictions and inconsistencies in discussions and research about what anger is (and perhaps more importantly) how we should treat it. 

A quick stroll down Google avenue offered two quotes about anger, side by side:

First: “Keep your temper. A decision made in anger is never sound”- Ford Frick
Second: “Sometimes, you have to get angry to get things done.” - Ang Lee

Holy mixed messages, Batman

Chances are you have probably already experienced anger several times, just today. How do you think about that anger? Does it make you embarrassed? Self-righteous? Guilty? Do you try to move past it? Or do you take some pleasure in feeding it? And - have you ever really thought about your relationship with anger? What about how you saw anger growing up?

Come listen in as tarot helps guide us while we share our take on anger - what it means and what to do with it. Plus - we coin the new phrase “my bird/ Starbucks pastry rage.” Oh! And - we discuss all of the Wands. Because that's exactly what tarot offered us.

If you, or someone you know, has been impacted by domestic violence, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline 1.800.799.7233 or visit their website https://www.thehotline.org/

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Originally the name of this week’s episode was “You’re Neurotic, Not Crazy." The other open is “What’s Your Type”- both are a good fit because this week on The Tarot Diagnosis we get real about the labels we like to claim and the types we want to be.

In clinical psychotherapy, we like to be able to give names to people’s experiences and ways of being in the world. But, really - doesn’t everyone? Don’t we all take the time to take some ridicules Buzzfeed quiz to tell us what type of pizza topping we are? Or which Hogwarts house we should be sorted into? We love to have labels and identifiers that describe us and we like it when other people do too. It's like having a fun secret code that we think will demystify ourselves and our relationships.

And, it does… sort of.

From Myers-Briggs, The Big 5, Enneagram, Holland Codes, and more- we talk about all the ways we have tried to classify personality.  And, of course, we do this all through an examination of the tarot- pulling in seemingly all of the court cards this week. We go into how mental health’s habit of rebranding all its lingo every ten years or so. We have a great conversation about the wonderful paradoxes of being a human and how tarot let’s us explore this more deeply.

You can learn more about you Myers-Briggs typology and its correlation to Tarot here: https://www.dagankenaz.com/zulu.php

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We’re back! It feels like it’s been forever since we released a new episode, but it’s really only been two weeks. During that time we launched our very own, private membership community: The Symposium and have been thrilled and overwhelmed at the response. Keep an eye on your emails for when we open this community to new members later in the year!

Now, on to podcast news. . .

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis we are talking about magical thinking. This is a term used often in the therapy and psychology world and when a listener heard it mentioned on a previous episode, they wrote in to request an episode on the topic.

The question was so good, we couldn’t wait to dive in.

The listener asked, “Where is the line between spirituality and cognitive distortion? Does all religion inherently involve some level of cognitive distortion? I’m curious about how to gauge magical thinking vs. spiritual engagement.”

We dive right in with Shannon pulling The Magician alongside the Queen of Swords. Luna helps us explore the important role of The High Priestess, which then takes us on quite a journey as we discuss Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD), manifestation, call out fake gurus, and nod to Harry Potter.

We then meander through some nerdy talk about developmental psychologist, Jean Piaget, and make a few pit stops with the Four of Cups, Knight of Pentacles, Three, Nine, and Seven of Swords, The Hermit, Reversed Hierophant, and the Seven of Cups. The King of Pentacles emerges and may essentially solve the dilemma laden question posed by the listener.

It's quite the adventure and we are grateful to the listener whose question inspired such a fun and meaningful discussion highlighting two important aspects of the human experience.

So, come join us as we walk a tight rope in-between the world of “woo” and the world of Psychology.

*Side Note: We had a minor audio hiccup, so the audio might sound slightly different.*

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we decide to have a little fun with the concept of… synchronicity.

This is an idea originally discussed by Carl Jung to describe the phenomenon of when a random event happens that seems to be filled with meaning - so much so that we feel a little blown away. As therapists who love tarot cards, we find this idea fascinating, and love trying to walk the very thin line of the reality of the inexplicable, and the realities of magical thinking.

We start off with Two of Wands and Eight of Swords, and then go on a fascinating journey, bringing us through Page of Cups, The Hanged Man, The Lovers and Two of Cups and, of course, The Fool. You won’t want to miss this super nerdy, totally surprising, and story-filled episode. 

Decks Used:

Hush Tarot

Gilded Tarot

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I explore the challenges and rewards of seeking deep, meaningful connections in a fast-paced, often superficial world. Inspired by the King of Cups and the Ten of Wands, tarot helps me discuss the burden of healing, the desire for depth, and the paradox of increased self-awareness.

Join me as I navigate the complexities of relationship dynamics and the importance of patience, empathy, and authentic connection. This episode was inspired both by a conversation I recently had with a client and by a question submitted by a listener.

Deck Used: Tarot Vintage

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I’m getting existential. There’s been an uptick in discussion in my therapy practice around the concept of death, the meaning of life, and existential dread. So, naturally I’m turning to tarot to help me examine, ponder, and even come to terms with my own existential dread.

The Five of Cups, Queen of Swords, Hanged Man, Two of Wands, and Nine of Cups all make an appearance and help to write the narrative of an existential crisis. I’m inspired by Freud’s essay “On Transience” as well as the work of Dr. Irvin Yalom this episode.

Deck used: Tarot Vintage (of course)

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“People use dating apps the same way I use Zillow…”

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis, Luna and Shannon get super real about the what it’s like to enter the dating scene after a long hiatus (or- ever). We are so grateful to the listener who submitted a question to the podcast this week - a single mom who has been raising two kids while building a career, and now wants to restart her love life.  The conversation around this question (and the cards that were pulled) was so dynamic and really was more about facing our inner fears than about dating or single motherhood (but, there was a lot of dating advice in there, too).

Come take a deep dive with us into the realms of the conflicting desires, and vulnerable, (sometimes) annoying needs us humans have to constantly evolve.

Sneak peek - our discussion about The Hanged Man and 8 of Cups gets pretty raw.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I sit down with author, storyteller, and tarot enthusiast Amanda “Mandy” Hughes from @HaintblueCreative. We explore the inherent narrative quality of the cards, and how we can utilize them for our own creativity. Plus, Mandy walks us through a narrative read of the cards and shares her Tarot Story Arc spread for storytelling.

This was so fun to experience - even if you’re not a storyteller. I found myself developing new insights with the cards by reading them as a plot to a fictional story versus personal insight. So, if you’re a writer, creative, or just looking for a fun way to mix up your tarot practice, join us for Tarot & Storytelling!

Learn more about Mandy by visiting www.HaintBlueCreative.com

Be sure to check out her Storyteller Hub and grab some incredible tarot and writing resources!

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This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠, I am highlighting the hidden narratives that shape our lives: the unspoken family stories and ancestral shadows that influence us in ways we might not even realize. Inspired by my clinical work (especially during the holiday season), the collection of essays What My Mother and I Don’t Talk About, and my recent workshop on ancestral shadows (available for replay inside The Symposium), this episode explores the legacies we inherit and how they shape our identities.

Join me as I discuss how the suit of Pentacles reflects these dynamics, from the stories we inherit (Ten of Pentacles) to the active work of transformation (Eight of Pentacles). We’ll explore generational trauma, the science of epigenetics, and how unspoken family narratives often manifest in unexpected ways.

If this episode resonates with you and you’re ready to dive deeper, I invite you to join The Tarot Diagnosis Symposium. Our monthly workshops are a space for self-reflection, healing, and growth. You can also access the recording of our Ancestral Shadows Workshop, complete with an in-depth workbook to guide your exploration.

As a special perk for podcast listeners, I’m offering 50% off the first three months of membership to The Symposium! Use the code BLACKFRIDAY24 at checkout when you sign up at thetarotdiagnosis.com. This exclusive deal is just for you, my podcast listeners, and won’t be announced anywhere else until Black Friday.

I hope this episode inspires you to explore your own unspoken stories. Let’s uncover, reflect, and grow—together. ✨

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I’m back after a short hiatus with the anchor of The World. I reflect personally on what this card represents for me as I feel like I’m very much in the middle of a World moment - a lot of culmination, completion, and new beginnings swirling around me. All of which is why I have been rather quiet on social media and the podcast the last few months. I sincerely appreciate all of you who have reached out after noticing I had been a bit quiet. Rest assured, I’ll be back to regular, weekly episodes soon!

For now, enjoy this brand new episode where I explore The World card through the lens of Carl Jung’s concept of individuation and through Richard Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems (aka Parts Work - because you all know I love some parts work!).

I also walk you through a specific exercise rooted in IFS theory to help you better understand your true core self! So, grab your favorite deck and follow along with me.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis we continue to explore the idea of identity and self-conceptualization as we did last week in our episode on career identity- but ton a much larger scale. This week, we talk about “The Labels We Choose” and really dive deep into the idea of the ways in which our labels can serve us… and when they hinder us.

The first cards we pulled instantly let us know that this week’s topic was a heavy hitter: Death, The Tower and Judgement.  No big deal . . .But honestly, the conversation was really hopeful- joyful even, in spite of it all.

Join us as we explore the ideas of personal labels, how we choose them, and how we sometimes abuse them, as well as how to manage the expectations of others when it comes to these labels.  It’s both a practical and philosophical conversation that you won’t want to miss!

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we enter the slightly taboo world of money work by asking about Money’s Impact on Relationships.

We make quick work of unpacking how tightly linked our personal relationship with money is with our relationships with others - be that our partners, our family, our friends, or our community. And we discover that there are no easy answers here, but we do discover that this is a topic well worth talking about.

Travel with us, from Rx Eight of Cups (that Shannon accidentally kept calling Ace of Swords – oops) and Page of Cups, through Ten of Wands, Eight of Swords, and Nine of Pentacles, to eventually finding some clarity with Four of Wands and The Star. We also share some real life money stories and issues that play out in our own lives.

If you are a person who uses money and has relationships, this is for you (aka- this is a good episode for everyone).

If you want to go deeper into this topic, join us in The Symposium, where the entire month of September is dedicated to Tarot and Money work.

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This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠, I sit down with Thomas Witholt from Hermit's Mirror to create a space for us to unravel aspects of the shadow self - specifically as it relates to difficult emotions such as anger and fear.

 

Thomas brings in a Jungian and Buddhist approach to the shadow that helps to soften the edges on a topic that most of us find so uncomfortable.

 

We start off by exploring emotional power dynamics of the shadow and the concept of reparenting and building self-compassion through The Emperor, The Empress, the Six of Cups and The Lovers. 

 

Tarot eventually leads us into a discussion on anger through the archetype of the Knight of Swords and the King of Wands reversed. We discuss how anger can emerge as reactivity, or stem from unmet needs, feeling a sense of injustice, or a boundary violation. Thomas also beautifully discusses the elemental components of the cards and how it relates to the importance of self-reflection.

 

I invite you to pull cards alongside us and allow your shadow self to join the conversation to explore when it emerges and what to do when it does.

 

Learn more about Thomas and his offerings below:

https://www.hermitsmirror.com

https://www.instagram.com/hermitsmirror

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we explore the intersection of fantasy and reality - where daydreams meet the realities of lived experience.

True story: in 1997 Luna took a job working at a summer camp where a reality show called Bug Juice was being filmed and featured Luna as one of the camp counselors. The show aired on The Disney Channel and developed a pretty big following. Every once in a while, the show remerges on social media. Lately, it’s been on TikTok – which prompted us to explore the intersection of reality and fantasy.

From Three of Swords to The Fool, tarot helps guide us as we explore the health benefits of daydreaming and fantasy and also the realities and pitfalls of getting lost in that space.

 

Join us for this unique conversation about the need for fantasy and daydreaming, how it serves us and how it can hurt us - while also exploring the reality of the experiences of those who can inspire the dreams (and how that experience isn’t always magical). 

Decks used: Modern Witch and Golden Art Nouveau

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This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠, I explore how the Pages of the tarot function as symbols of childhood and early adolescence—key stages when our shadows first form. This episode highlights how each Page represents different childhood experiences and shadow traits. I also walk listeners through an interactive exercise called “Pages of the Past.” Plus, I share a clinical anecdote about using this exercise in session with a client! 

Books referenced: 

Tarot: Find Your Power by Erin Regulski

A Little Book on the Human Shadow by Robert Bly

Deck Used: Minds Eye Tarot

 

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we explore the expansive landscape of Managing Expectations. We begin this journey with the Three of Swords and the Page of Cups - an unlikely pairing, but one that really captures the topic and all of its rocky terrain, the potential for joy, and for heartbreak.

We talk about the spaces in between, and how to engage with our expectations more thoughtfully. From expectations for self, for family, for partners, careers, and yes, even the holidays - we leave no stone unturned.

And speaking of expectations, we know that you’ve come to look forward to a new episode of The Tarot Diagnosis nearly every Sunday. We wanted to let you know that for the first time in nearly two years, we are going to go on a short hiatus in the month of December. We both need a little time to recuperate and to plan some really exciting new things for the new year. Never fear- we’ll be back with a brand-new episode in January!

If you want to stay connected with us, be sure to follow us on Instagram or join our ever-growing community The Symposium!

Small note: Luna’s audio in this episode didn’t record properly and is of lesser quality than normal. Our apologies for this minor aggravation.

Decks Used: Tarot Vintage & Tarot of the Abyss

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, Sonia Fregoso, M.A., LMFT joins me to explore somatic healing practices and how tarot can act as our personal medicine and wisdom. We get vulnerable and explore the ancient healing practice of crying, discuss how tarot is accessible medicine, and get real about how we've become disconnected from our bodies. We begin by inviting in the energy of the Strength card and the Page of Pentacles and end with the Strength card re-emerging with the Six of Cups. We even share some practical tools you can start implementing immediately and even challenge you to practice one at the end of the episode that might take you outside your comfort zone.

Sonia Fregoso, M.A., LMFT is a Xicana licensed psychotherapist, spiritual guide, and energy bruja. She meets people at the intersection of Spiritual Health and Mental Health, combining her expertise in psychology with elements of Ancestral, Somatic, and Energetic healing practices. Her focus is on facilitating the release of emotional pain and helping people connect to their bodies, ancestors, and wisdom. Learn more about her practice and her offerings here.

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“In many ways [the Two of Swords] is the ultimate therapy card.” – Luna

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis, Shannon and Luna dive into the two cards for each suit. Through the lens of a fictional client, they explore the ways each two card relates to Chelsea- a 26 year old woman stuck in a dating and career rut. In numerology, twos represent balance, harmony, duality, and choices- all of which our fictional client Chelsea seems to really be struggling with.

Luna is lamenting not talking about the role of twos in the Enneagram typology - but is just going to have to save that idea for the future.

Noted in this episode are the following:

"Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience" by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

If you want to explore the two cards more after listening, check out our Instagram for a spread specific to this episode.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we get real on a topic that we’ve been noticing personally, professionally, and within the greater tarot community - feeling Stuck in a Rut.

It’s a normal part of our human experience to feel stuck and like every day is the same and to wish we felt more inspired and engaged. But just because it’s normal, doesn’t mean it feels good.

First cards of the episode don’t hold back: Death, Three of Swords and Four of Cups. Oof, but accurate. And from there, we go all out - talking about what this experience feels like, why we land in it, what makes it so hard to crawl out of, and most importantly, how we can do just that.

Come listen in, while we journey from Five of Pentacle to The Hanged Man and from Nine of Wands to The World. This is an episode you’re going to want to go back and listen to again and again.

Decks used: Scorpio Sea and The Wandering Star

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we wade into the sometimes healthy, sometimes not-so-healthy, yet always tempting waters of Escapism.

Inspired by a listener’s question, we explore and untangle all the ways in which people find ways to escape, why we feel a need to do this, and how to recognize when it’s gotten a little out of hand.

From Page of Pentacles and The Moon, to Three of Cups and Reversed Hermit, we dive into the mystery of this topic, it’s hidden joys, and it’s very real consequences.

We invite you to join us this week as take on the topic of Escapism.

Decks Used: Tarot of Mystical Moments & The Wandering Star Tarot

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we tackle the often talked about, yet enigmatic topic of self-sabotage. 

We all do it from time to time (some of us do it seemingly all the time), but the real question is, “Why?” Because it can sometimes seem impossible to figure out how to manage self-sabotage, we often don’t fully understand what, exactly, we are trying to manage.  

From Five of Cups and King of Cups to The Hierophant & Three of Cups, we cover all the bases in this episode!

Decks used: Crow Tarot & The Wandering Star Tarot

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I tackle a topic I think many of you have pondered yourselves. How do we find harmony while we’re rooted in logic, but long for magic?

A Symposium member reached out to me recently and posed an insightful question. I had already planned on doing some work with The Hanged Man this week, and I felt her question paired so well with that anchor.

I begin the episode by exploring the concept of logic and magic through the lens of The Hanged Man. Then The Hierophant, Hermit, and Ace of Cups all make their presence known. I spend quite a bit of time talking about Dialectical Behavior Therapy and dialectical thought and how that seems to be the most appropriate avenue for finding harmony in opposition.

The question asked is below:

“Hello! I have a question and I think it is a difficult one, but I do not know who I can talk with. In general there are two sides inside of me. I believe in logic. I understand how Tarot cards and horoscopes are working from the psychological side. I know deeply why I am using them and how it helps.

But there is also another side of me who is really interested in all the spiritual things. About mystery and energy flow. And it is more about chaos theory and that everything has meaning. And this part makes me believe in all "magic" things.

So my question - how do you manage these two sides and have a clear mind for decisions?”

I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this!

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis we get down and dirty with the cringe worthy topic of… embarrassment.

It’s a human emotion we all have, but it’s one most of us prefer not to think about. But, it turns out that taking the time to really deconstruct the sensation of embarrassment is actually quite enlightening.

From Nine of Swords to King of Cups, we go deep not only on what embarrassment is and why we feel it, but also how it can teach us and how we can use it as a powerful tool.

Join us for this not-to-be-missed discussion, where we both talk not only about how to manage embarrassment, but also tell our own embarrassing stories (hint: the teen years were rough for both of us).

In other news: We’ve just announced that we will be opening up the doors to

The Symposium again on April 22! So mark your calendar to come and join us in this very special private community. If you’re not already on the waitlist, you can join it here.

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This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠, Mimi Cirbusova joins me to explore the personal stories and baggage we carry around about money and personal finances.

 

Mimi is brilliant at taking a topic often dominated by shame and infusing it with compassion and understanding. We use tarot to help us explore our money scripts (take the quiz here), find out what experiences contribute to our money stories, discuss how to regain a sense of financial power when you’re feeling anxious and overwhelmed.
 

I’m surprised and not surprised that we both somehow pull all of the cups for this episode…but it makes sense. Money is such a delicate topic that often brings up a ton of emotions and discomfort. Let us know if you ended up pulling cups alongside of us too!

Mimi will be hosting an exclusive workshop on the same topic inside The Symposium this month AND we will be LIVE on Instagram on Thursday Nov. 9th at 6pm ET. So come hang out with us!

 

You can learn more about Mimi by visiting MeadowSweetMoney.com or by following her on Instagram @MeadowSweetMoney. 

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Welcome back to a new year of The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast! This week I’m exploring the symbolism of the Temperance archetype while also finding where it intersects with the Strength card - as it’s the card of 2024.

Throughout the episode, I draw parallels between Temperance and psychological concepts like self-regulation, radical acceptance, and change, which we see in therapeutic modalities such as ACT and DBT. I discover that rather than merely advocating for balance, Temperance emphasizes the integration of conflicting emotions and thoughts to achieve inner harmony.

Eventually this leads to a discussion on the implications of the Strength card, highlighting the importance of self-compassion and navigating the both/and space rather than falling into if/then thinking.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis we spend some time wrestling with shame.

Shame is a universal human emotion, seen in all cultures around the world - but it manifests in such different ways. Thanks to the help of many listeners who offered us questions about their own experiences with shame, we were able to explore where shame comes from, how it works, how it’s different from embarrassment or guilt, and most importantly, what the hell we can do about it so it doesn’t rule our lives (or even wreck our day).

We ended up pulling a lot of cards on this one, so come and listen to how Five of Wands, High Priestess, Three of cups, Four of Cups, Six of Swords, The Tower, The Hanged Man, and yes, Seven of Swords (plus more!!) all can offer lessons when it comes to managing shame.  And, as always, hear our perspective as therapists on how shame impacts our lives and how to manage it.

We do want to take a moment to thank everyone who wrote in with their own experiences and thoughts. We are so humbled by our ever-growing community and to all of you who share your experiences and questions with us. It means so much to have your trust.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis, we decided to take on a totally hackneyed and cliché topic and see if we could "Hanged Man" it to give us a totally different perspective.

The idea of practicing gratitude has been around for millennia. Even Plato and Aristotle had things to say about it. In the past twenty years, the field of Positive Psychology, along with every home decorating store, has embraced this idea and let it run wild. But at what expense?

Clearly, we’re not so sure this is a good thing. And now, we have things to say. Join us as we talk through the idea of gratitude - how it works, when it's useful, and when it’s really not.

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This week we tackle the dishes, talk about sex, and explore conflict with money - all through the lens of couples therapy and romantic relationships. Luna and Shannon have found in their therapy practices that the majority of conflict couples experience manifests as "dishes, sex, and money" - but, spoiler alert: it's never actually about the dishes, the sex, or the money.

Join us as we pull cards, talk theory, and tell you exactly what you should and should not do in your relationships if you want them to survive.

In this episode we explore:

https://www.gottman.com/

https://www.estherperel.com/

https://www.ambiguousloss.com/

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In this episode Luna and Shannon pull cards and talk about what happens when we’re feeling stuck, lacking confidence, and unsure how to move forward in our lives.

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This week’s episode on The Tarot Diagnosis is a little different. Usually, we are full of laughs, a bit of sarcasm, and fun - but this episode is heavy....heavy in all the right and necessary ways.

In Ep. 19 we talk about grief - how we can experience it, ways to manage the false expectations of what it should be, and explore potential pathways to continuing to live our own lives – all while still having our grief exist with us

every damn day.

One of our listeners wrote to us and shared their deeply personal and tragic experience with grief. We sat with that message for days - processing what was an intimate glimpse into their life - and frankly how much it rubbed uncomfortably against our own stories of grief.

We knew we wanted to explore this for the listener and for others who have, who are, and who will inevitably experience the suffering of grief that comes with loss. To be totally honest though, we also ended up exploring it for ourselves (maybe even a little uncomfortably) through the process of pulling cards and talking about what it means to grieve and what it looks like to live with our grief.

We wanted to do this story of grief justice, and to honor it though tarot, coupled with our knowledge of mental and emotion health, in the best possible way. We hope we did that here.

So, we (along with your fellow listener) invite you to listen in on our most intimate (and emotional) conversation yet. Our hope is that this episode helps heal any grief in your own life, to develop more compassion for the experience of grief in those around you, and perhaps to better prepare for your own

inevitable fate of grief.

Final note, although we have done so already privately, we want to thank the listener who trusted us with her pain. We are truly privileged and forever grateful to you for your vulnerability and your courage.

Resources:

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

https://www.griefresourcenetwork.com/crisis-center/hotlines/

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we began with a phrase that we fell in love with: Letting Ourselves be Seen.

And, as is always true when we pick an idea based on a title- we had no idea where this topic would take us. Because let’s be honest- it could have gone a lot of different ways.

We began with Eight of Wands and Four of Pentacles, then we visited with Two of Pentacles, Nine of Swords, Five of Wands, all of the Pages (of course) and all of the Threes.

If you love a good conversation about the intersection of tarot and mental health - this is the episode for you, because when we explore what it means to let ourselves be seen we really are exploring how we learn to see, accept, and respect ourselves.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we embrace the idea of Chasing Newness.

As humans we are all pulled towards new experiences, new things, new people, or new adventures (granted- some us us more than others). But how do we know when this draw has become an unhealthy compulsion? How capable are we of finding that line between our own instinctual need to personally evolve, and also recognize when this behavior is a sign of avoidance?

We start with Ten of Pentacles and The Sun, touch on all the Aces, The Hanged Man, Three of Swords, and talk A LOT about Temperance- while also getting into some old school psychological theory to help us make sense of it all.

Join of for this surprising and relatable conversation.

Decks used: The Dreamkeeper's Tarot and Aquarian Tarot

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast we get into the a topic that feels really pertinent right now: Starting Over.

It’s not just in our own lives (although- for sure it is), this also seems to be an idea that is circulating a lot in our collective communities right now. There seems to be a pull towards it being time to scrap what we have and begin again. Sometimes we go into this idea kicking and screaming. Other times, it’s more of a dream or desire we have, but in the end, many of us are feeling it. Lots of Swords make an appearance this episode - but The Ace of Cups steals the show.

Join us for this lively conversation about the pros and cons, pitfalls and salvations in the process of staring over. It’s a good one!

Decks Used: Modern Witch & Scorpio Sea

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I had the opportunity to sit down with Sam and Aussie, a couple and castmates from the Netflix hit show "The Ultimatum: Queer Love," which debuted in May 2023 and follows five couples who disagree over whether or not they’re ready to get married. This might seem like a departure from my typical content, but Sam is actually a tarot reader and both she and Aussie infuse Tarot and mental health advocacy into their daily lives and into their relationship. I’m so grateful to Sam and Aussie for getting vulnerable with me and opening up about how profoundly healing tarot has been on an individual and relational level, both on and off Netflix.
 

We talk about everything from self-awareness, healthy communication, to intention setting and manifestation while pulling cards, of course. Judgement, Two of Pentacles, Six of Wands, Seven of Wands, and even a few oracle cards make an appearance throughout our conversation. 
 

Sam and Aussie are two of the warmest, humble, and welcoming humans I’ve had the pleasure of speaking to. There are so many wonderful nuggets of wisdom and comfort throughout this conversation. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, we are thrilled to bring to you our second interview ever! We had a chance to sit down with Sheila Ellis, the owner and creator of Writual Planner - a spiritual lifestyle brand focused on providing tools and resources to connect people to their personal tarot practice with more ease.

You’ve probably seen us post images and reels of us using Writual Planner because we absolutely adore it and love to work with it. But more importantly, we wanted to talk with Sheila because we love her spirit, her story, and what she represents in our community. Sheila is a wonderful role model for letting inspiration and intuition guide one’s work, being willing to have enough courage to take one small step after another and ask “what if” – all while allowing quiet times to lead to big dreams.

We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

Keep scrolling for this week’s spread, but first, we want to also let you know that if you want to get your own Writual Planner, or any of their other incredible spiritual and tarot goodies, you can get 15% off your entire order when you use discount code DIAGNOSIS at check out.

Inside the Writual Planner are a ton of extra resources for both tarot and astrology. We thought his week we would highlight our favorite two card spread and three card spread from the planner:

Two Card:

Block/ Help

Three Card:

Dream/ Current Reality/ Fear

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I’m exploring the world of Attachment Theory through the lens of tarot!

I start off anchoring us with The Devil archetype and then lead us on a journey into Anxious, Avoidant, Disorganized, and Secure attachment styles. To explore these concepts, I spend time working with The Moon, Nine of Swords, Four of Cups, Eight of Cups, Queen of Swords, Two of Cups, Six of Pentacles and then the Six, Seven, Eight, and Nine of Wands. So, it’s a very card heavy episode!

Please keep in mind this is a general, introductory overview of different attachment styles. There is so much depth and reasoning that goes into why we lean more towards one style over another, which I will explore in future episodes.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast we tackle a topic that’s been on our list for a very long time: Difficult People.

We start with Wheel of Fortune and Seven of Wands, and then quickly discover that talking about people being difficult is hugely complicated… because sometimes we are the difficult person. But sometimes we aren’t - and the difficult people in our lives keep telling us we are. It’s super confusing, so we turn to all of the Fives to help us sort it out.

As always, we shift between the theoretical and the practical, and go deep into the dynamics of the “how’s” and “why’s” of difficult people, and then get real about what we can do in real life situations. Ultimately, this is a conversation of moving from Two of Swords to Two of Cups - and we loved every minute of it.

Want to be a part of the conversation?

Come join us in The Symposium! This Wednesday, June 15th, we are going to be offering our monthly live workshop! This month we’re exploring how we can use Tarot to set and maintain Boundaries. Sign up now and you can be part of the workshop, pull cards, with us, and get to be a part of the dialog around this super important topic!

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I guide us to the tarot intersection of Internal Family Systems and Carl Jung's process of individuation.

I have been deep in the world of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Jungian Depth Psychology the last few months - so, it’s not surprising that the theme for this week’s episode centers around both of these concepts.

In fact, the workshop in The Symposium this month (Working with The Swords) is also heavily influenced and inspired by IFS and Jungian concepts. If you’re already a Symposium member, this episode is a great primer for the upcoming workshop on June 15th.

In this episode, we explore and pull cards for different parts of ourselves such as the exile, the firefighter, and the manager, while also weaving in Jung's theory of the Self, the persona, and the shadow. I unexpectedly share a personal example of an exile through the lens of the Eight of Swords, and then we process the Eight of Cups and The Lovers. There's also a focus on how The High Priestess is an accurate archetype of the Self.

Let me know what cards show up for you as you pull alongside me!

Decks used: Pagan Otherworlds & Tarot Vintage (to reference traditional imagery)

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I was inspired by a facetious conversation inside The Symposium about how you could use tarot as a form of marketing (e.g., Want to go from the Ten of Swords to the Ace of Cups?) I sat on this conversation for a while because it did strike a cord - but I wasn’t quite sure how I wanted to explore it. Then it hit me - this felt a lot like spiritual bypassing. 

Spiritual bypassing involves using spiritual practices and beliefs to avoid confronting unresolved emotional issues and psychological wounds - it can also feel like toxic positivity. Going from the Ten of Swords to the Ace of Cups without acknowledging everything that happens in between is nothing but a disservice. 

Join me as I reflect on this topic and pull cards like the King of Pentacles, Queen of Wands (reversed), The Hanged Man, and The Hermit. 

Deck Used: Tarot of the Abyss

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This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠, I’m reflecting on the last year and my personal relationship to vulnerability. A few weeks ago, we reached the 150th episode of this podcast, and I’ve been quietly contemplating the journey that brought us here. To those of you who have been with me since the beginning, and to the newer listeners who’ve joined along the way—thank you. Your support and engagement mean the world to me.

Lately, I’ve found myself at a crossroads, grappling with personal challenges that have tested my resilience. As I step into a new era of vulnerability, I’m sharing some deeply personal solstice and birthday reflections with you. 

In this episode, I pull three tarot cards to explore who I was, who I am, and who I am becoming:

• Who I Was: Judgement (Reversed) — A reminder to relinquish control, codependency, and people pleasing in order to embrace freedom.

• Who I Am: Ten of Pentacles (Reversed) — Facing fear and seeking the courage required to rebuild after life shreds the future narrative I wrote.

• Who I Am Becoming: King of Cups (Reversed) — Embracing the importance of confronting emotional restraint and allowing my emotional messiness to be witnessed.

  
  

Through these reflections, I’m embracing the messiness of growth and inviting you to do the same. My hope for 2025 is that we all open ourselves up to being seen, loved, and accepted in our full complexity. Join me for this deeply personal journey and reflect on how your own tarot cards might mirror your path.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis, we last minute decided to change the topic to one we have been seeing a lot of in our practices (and, maybe a little in our own lives, too): Burn Out.

The idea of being burnt out is one that we throw around a lot in causal conversation, probably because so many of us have a tendency to have too many things going on. But there is a difference between stress, fatigue, burn out and depression - and, true to form, we get into all those! We define the differences and more importantly, talk about what very real steps we can all take in our own lives to better manage stress and burn out.

Honestly, this is one of those episodes that has stuck with us both, and we’ve found ourselves returning to the conversation in our own lives and in our work together for the past few days, so we are really excited to share this episode with you!

If you follow us on Instagram, you’ve already seen some of the cards we pulled as we’ve been posting them this week. Five of Cups, Knight of Swords and Two of Pentacles have already been mentioned, but we also spend some time with Ten of Wands, The Hierophant, and have a really great time comparing and contrasting Eight of Cups and Six of Swords. We also spend some time talking about the role of identity and society on burn out and exhaustion.

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As we all come crawling out of our COVID Caves, a lot of us are reassessing different parts of our lives, including our friendships. It’s… weird. But then again, there’s nothing new to this. Having a good friend is such a gift, but we rarely talk about what it’s like when a friendship goes sour. This week on The Tarot Diagnosis, we talk about the experience of friendship, why we crave it, and why it hurts so much when we lose it. The truth is, friendships can go from being Three of Cups to Ten of Swords - sometimes without warning.

What about you? Are you questioning some of your friendships? Are the wounds still stinging from a past friendship breakup? How are you doing with maintaining your current friendships? Whatever area of platonic intimacy you're needing guidance on - we got you. Come listen in as we explore the highs and lows of having friends. Oh, and best part? When Shannon talks about how sex therapy relates to maintaining a friendship. It’s awesome... and relevant in it's own way - we promise. Come hang out and explore The Psychology of Friendship with us!

Be sure to check out our Summer Solstice Retreat!  We designed this retreat to be self guided, and really you can do it any day you want- not just on the Summer Solstice. Head over to our website to sign up today!

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This week on⁠ ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠⁠, I’m pulling cards and offering a raw and vulnerable glimpse into what this last year has been like personally and professionally. From surgery, to a farewell - I touch on everything that has made this year what it was through the lens of Death as our anchor.

The World, 8 of Cups, and King of Pentacles emerge first as reflections of the year and have me reflecting on the departure of my former co-host. Then the Wheel of Fortune, Two of Swords, and Three of Cups arrive to help me explore the energy of 2024. These cards get me thinking about the beginnings and endings of relationships (both with ourselves and others) and leave me wondering what relationships need to be tended to and which relationships may have run their course. 

I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your endless support and encouragement this past year. It wasn’t the easiest year, but it was wildly fulfilling in so many ways.

So, I invite you to pull cards alongside me as I reflect on 2023 and then look forward to 2024.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis, we tread *semi* carefully into the murky waters of how to find a good helper, or support person, in your life. So much of our work on this podcast is about helping people empower themselves, but we know that sometime that’s just not enough and it’s time to seek outside help. The problem is, how do you know who you can trust?

Luna and Shannon speak some hard truths on this one, and offer advice on how to find the right person for you… and how to know when to run far away. We go though all the red flags - and the green ones - to help you make the right choice.

Seven of Wands, Eight of Swords, Two of Cups, Two of Swords, and of course, The Hierophant all work their way into the conversation, along with an honest look at the problem with the current trend of making shadow work too sexy.

Also worth noting - at the end of the episode we highlight a recent IG live from Malakhim_Tarot called “False Prophets” that is very much worth checking out. If you don’t already follow Nick, it’s worth doing.

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This week on The Tarot Diagnosis, Shannon and Luna get into the weeds with the question- when does positivity become toxic?

We thought we were going to have some disagreements getting into this one (and frankly - were kind of hoping we might get some sparks flying). Instead, it’s a conversation about how positivity and happiness are seen in our culture - and how it has both light and dark sides to it. As always, we talk about this through the tool of The Tarot, loving how this simple deck of cards can give us ways to think deeply about the wide range of emotions we all experience as humans.

Spoiler alert - Shannon can’t stop referencing Parks and Recs, so if you don’t want to know what happened in season 7, save this one for later!

Luna and Shannon peel back the veil on their own lives this week, by pulling cards about themselves and asking what is blocking happiness and positivity in their own lives.

So here’s a question to ponder (which, btw- you will be seeing on Instagram later this week).  Is it possible that The Sun is one of the most difficult cards to work with in Tarot, because although we all say we want to be happy- we actually have a very weird relationship with that desire.

We also invite you to participate in the Mental Health Awareness Daily Tarot Challenge on Instagram!

Final note- if you have a moment, it would mean so much to us if you could rate and review our podcast on whatever platform where you are listening.  We are stunned and humbled by the response we continue to get from our listeners and feel honored and privileged to be able to share bits of our knowledge, experience, and passions.

Studies and Assessments explored in the episode:

https://www.viacharacter.org

http://thehowofhappiness.com/

https://positivepsychology.com/big-five-personality-theory/

https://positivepsychology.com

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/

https://positivepsychology.com/happiness/

Luna and Shannon explore the intersectionality of Tarot and Psychology in this week’s episode. Listen in as they highlight some of the pioneers of psychology and compare their well-known theories and research back to the practice of Tarot. Luna and Shannon explore the works of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Alfred Adler, and Fritz Pearl and even share some details into what it is like being a therapist who pulls not only from these major psychological principles, but also from Tarot.

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This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠,  I am exploring two important functions of the shadow: complexes and projections. Inspired by recent talks, presentations, and my upcoming book on shadow work (to be published by Weiser in Fall 2025), this episode highlights how the shadow, tarot, and psychology intersect.

Throughout the episode I discuss The Star as a shadow, the Six of Pentacles as a complex, and the King of Cups as a projection. We end with the Nine of Wands as our “Now what?” card.

Episode Highlights:

• Complexes: These are stories that form from unacknowledged shadow material, often functioning autonomously and influencing how we see the world. For example, an inferiority complex might form in response to childhood experiences of being belittled or compared to others.

• Projections: A defense mechanism that allows us to attribute our own undesirable traits or feelings onto others, helping us avoid confronting our shadow.

Deck Used: Tarot Vintage

 

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When we first came up with the idea of doing this podcast, we said we were going to do 12 episodes and just see how it goes.  We knew we had some interesting things to say, but we weren't quite sure how people would respond. Well, today we are dropping episode 13 (Luna’s daughter’s favorite number), so as you can see- it’s going really well - all thanks to you super cool people who are enjoying what we have to say!

We are so incredibly grateful and excited to see that so many of you are enjoying the content we're creating. We have lots of exciting things coming up for you all in the very near future to express our gratitude! So, stay tuned...

As a form of a mini-celebration, we decided to do something a little bit different and talk more in depth about our own experiences with Tarot (and therapy).  This was one of the most fun and fruitful conversations we’ve had (and, we’ve had a lot of conversations- so that’s saying something!).

We reminisce with Shannon about her favorite haunt as a teenager (you can practically taste the ice coffee and smell the incense), and hear Luna have a virtual dance party with the Death card. We hope that you’ll join us by listening in and perhaps playing along with some of the spreads we do for ourselves in this episode- Life Lessons though Tarot.

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This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠, I felt compelled to approach the podcast a bit differently. Like many of you, I’ve been sitting with a deep sense of grief and uncertainty, and I knew it didn’t feel right to just dive into a typical episode without acknowledging that shared weight. So today, I’m letting tarot guide the conversation. 

I pulled three powerful and pertinent cards: The Wheel of Fortune, reminding us of life’s constant cycles; the Four of Cups, encouraging us to hold true to our values; and the Queen of Swords, an encouragement to embody personal truth and strength. Together, they offer wisdom on how to stay grounded, thoughtful, and resilient.

Join me as I reflect on these cards, share insights, and offer a space for finding strength and comfort in uncertain times.

Deck Used: Jessica Dore’s The Change Tarot

 

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