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In this episode, based on a listener request, we take on the Celtic Cross where we do an actual reading for the upcoming season and break down the positions and their meanings in the highly popular spread.
 
Spring 2017 forecast - Celtic Cross
 
The Cross
Position 1: Situation - The Devil
Position 2: Opportunity/Challenge - Knight of Swords
Position 3: Subconscious/Foundation - The Hanged Man
Position 4: Immediate Past - Judgement
Position 5: SuperEgo/Ideal Outcome - Ace of Cups
Position 6: Immediate Future - Ten of Swords
 
The Wand
Position 7: The Ego/Self - The Empress
Position 8: Environment/Outside Perspective - Temperance
Position 9: What You Need to Know - Six of Cups
Position 10: Final Outcome - Eight of Wands

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In this episode we discuss the correlation between Tarot and magic(k). Are there magical properties to Tarot? Can Tarot be employed for spellcasting or manifestation?
 
== Useful Info ==
 
Tarot Spells with Sasha Graham - BiddyTarot
https://www.biddytarot.com/tarot-for-magic/
 
Books pertaining to Tarot and magic on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=tarot+magic
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=tarot+magick&rh=n%3A283155%2Ck%3Atarot+magick
 
Echkart Tolle, spiritual teacher
https://www.eckharttolle.com
 
Alan Watts, philosopher/speaker
http://www.alanwatts.com
 

In this episode we discuss what influences we draw on when reading Tarot. What fuels and charges our intuition and imagination? What is the source for our repository of symbolism?
== Points of Interest ==
Books mentioned
Keri Smith, author
Wreck This Journal
https://www.amazon.com/Wreck-This-Journal-Keri-Smith/dp/039953346X
Living Out Loud
https://www.amazon.com/Living-Out-Loud-Keri-Smith/dp/0811836746
Kate’s new book:
Your Alter-Ego Revealed: A Workbook
https://www.daily-tarot-girl.com/shop-2/alter-ego-workbook/
The Seth books by Jane Roberts
https://www.amazon.com/Jane-Roberts/e/B000APH242
TV shows and films mentioned
Dead Famous (tv series)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407379/
Doctor Who (tv series)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006q2x0
Stranger Things (tv series)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4574334/
The Matrix (movie)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133093/
Dirk Gently (tv series)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01d8jmz

Join us on this episode where we each draw a card and explain how that particular card relates to our own lives in some way. Plus stay tuned for our general reading of what’s to come in 2017!
== Links and References ==
Kate draws from:
Anna K Tarot
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/anna-k/
David draws from:
Cosmic Tarot
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/cosmic/
Ronda draws from:
Tarot Illuminati
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/illuminati/
Meaning of the Dolphin from Medicine Cards
http://scottfoglesong.printandwebdesign.com/40-dolphin.pdf
Theresa Reed on the business of Tarot
https://menageatarot.com/episode-archive/theresa-reed-on-the-business-of-tarot/
Brigit from Biddy Tarot
https://www.biddytarot.com/
Ethony Dawn
http://ethony.com/
Kate’s handmade Tarot box
https://youtu.be/woiiCrORqIE#t=08m32s
Cards drawn for the New Year (2017)
Kate - Page of Swords
David - Two of Pentacles
Ronda - Three of Wands
 

This episode we dive into oracle cards. How do they stack up to Tarot cards? What are the differences? But first, we draw cards pertaining to the U.S. election result.
 
== Helpful links and such ==
 
Rune Soup podcast
http://runesoup.com/category/podcast/
 
Goddess Guidance Oracle cards by Doreen Virtue
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/goddess-guidance/
 
Medicine Cards by Jamie Sams and David Carson
http://www.medicinecards.com/
 
Dreaming in Color: Luman deck by Mindy Sommers
http://www.dreamingincolor.us
 
Aeclectic Tarot for deck reference
http://www.aeclectic.net
 
Les Vampires Oracle deck
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/les-vampires-oracle/
 
The Alchemist Oracle
http://innerhue.bigcartel.com/product/connected-free-the-alchemist-oracle
 
The Wisdom Keepers Oracle deck
https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Keepers-Oracle-Deck-Guidebook/dp/0692514910/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
 
Biddy Tarot Podcast
https://www.biddytarot.com/category/podcast/
 
American Tarot Association for Tarot certification
http://www.ata-tarot.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=featured&Itemid=115

This episode we discuss giving readings from a distance vs. in person. Is there a difference? We’ll let you know what we think.
== Links and notes ==
Rune Soup podcast
http://runesoup.com/category/podcast/
Fate Foretold: The Tarot Card game
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/73252002/fate-foretold-the-tarot-card-game?ref=discovery
Tarot Hex screwdrivers
http://www.banggood.com/Tarot-Color-Compact-Hexagonal-Screwdriver-TL901002total-4-p-927454.html