Cardslingers Coast to Coast

Melissa Cynova, Hilary Parry Haggerty, and Jaymi Elford

A tarot podcast spanning the North American continent from New York to St. Louis to Portland, OR. Support the podcast by shopping our recommendations at https://bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc

  1. May 28

    Episode 151 : The Seven of Cups

    It’s all a conspiracy! The Seven of Cups has so much symbolism you can get steeped in the lore. Melissa sees this card as your wishes and where you can go with what you want. There’s an aspect of whimsy and dream-like quality. Hilary calls this the idea-rrhea card. Too many choices. Jaymi sees this card as the window shopping card where you need to choose what you want wisely. Do you take one of the cups of the deadly sins, or do you move on to get what aligns to your path?   Homework: Do the Ace of Cups and Seven of Cups trick with a deck of your choice and see how you can manifest your best path from all those choices.   Grab your tickets for Kitchen Table Gathering now! Melissa Cynova, Hilary Parry Haggerty, Jade Moore, and Bo Joffrion will instruct you. https://melissacynova.com/events/kitchen-table-gathering-2026/   Melissa now has a Patreon! Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/cw/Melissacynova. She's teaching classes and checks in regularly through Patreon live streams. It's a hoot!   Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings at 1:11pm CST most days. Follow them both and get a quick reading.    Shoutouts To Dale and Nat for showing up live. Congrats to Nat for reaching 1000 folks on Insta.   Our friend Sasha Graham who demystifies secrets in the Seven of Cups (her book Tarot Diva has deep-dives on every single card).   Past Episodes Intro to the Sevens https://cardslingerscc.podbean.com/e/episode-149-intro-to-the-sevens/   Resources Mentioned Melissa: Le Tarot de Marseille Waite by Emmanuelle Iger https://www.amazon.com/Tarot-Marseille-Waite-Bilingue-Trajectoire/dp/2841978435/   Hilary: The Lubanko Tarot by E Lubanko https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-lubanko-tarot-e-lubanko/69990defc4fdfe57?ean=9780738780702&next=t Jaymi: Triple Goddess Tarot by Jaymi Elford and Franco Rivolli https://bookshop.org/p/books/triple-goddess-tarot-franco-rivolli/996f97dea338d262?ean=9780738753799&next=t   The Hedgewitch Tarot by Tudorbeth and Angela Rizza https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-hedgewitch-tarot-tudorbeth/b726ce099ffcffa2?ean=9780738777221&next=t Do you like what you hear? Please send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc.

    23 min
  2. May 19

    Episode 150: The Seven of Wands

    #150 The Seven of Wands The Cardslingers discuss their views of the Seven of Wands. There’s movement, chaos, and hard stances shown in the Smith Waite deck. Melissa’s view is that this is a bad intentions card, not a good position and shows an untrustworthy situation. Hilary says it’s about defending your turf, and standing your ground. Jaymi believes that there is a cause for why you feel so defensive and need to stand your ground. Viewer Nat says, “In the Peculiar Pathways Tarot (out of print) by Lennox Rees, the Seven of Wands is depicted by a squirrel on top of a ladder holding a bone and a dog jumping and barking up the ladder.”   Homework: Find a cause to defend, doesn’t have to be a monetary donation, it can be a small action.   Grab your tickets for Kitchen Table Gathering now! Melissa Cynova, Hilary Parry Haggerty, Jade Moore, and Bo Joffrion will instruct you. https://melissacynova.com/events/kitchen-table-gathering-2026/   Melissa now has a Patreon! Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/cw/Melissacynova. She's teaching classes and checks in regularly through Patreon live streams. It's a hoot!   Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings at 12:34pm CST most days. Follow them both and get a quick reading.    Shoutouts To Chris Anne for making a kick-ass deck in The Light Seer’s Tarot (pixiecurio on social media)   Amber and Nat for being in the live chat (Happy belated birthday Nat)   MeUndies for hopeful sponsorship? :) And for making butt comfortable underwear.   Resources Mentioned Hilary: Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris Anne https://bookshop.org/p/books/light-seer-s-tarot-a-78-card-deck-guidebook-chris-anne/a15fff6711687198?ean=9781401958039&next=t   Jaymi: Triple Goddess Tarot by Jaymi Elford and Franco Rivolli https://bookshop.org/p/books/triple-goddess-tarot-franco-rivolli/996f97dea338d262?ean=9780738753799&next=t   Bee Tarot by Kristopher Hughes and Nadia Turner https://bookshop.org/p/books/bee-tarot-kristoffer-hughes/9752347d9472448b?ean=9780738769981&next=t   Melissa: Sasuraibito Tarot by Stasia Burrington https://www.etsy.com/listing/502680632/the-sasuraibito-tarot-78-card-deck-and   Do you like what you hear? Please send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc.

    30 min
  3. May 4

    Episode 149: Intro to the Sevens

    There’s so much going on with the number seven, both in general and in tarot’s structure and mythology.   Across history, and in many cultures there’s so many associations with the number seven. There are seven days of the week. Seven continents with seven seas. Seven colors of a rainbow. Seven major stars in the big dipper. Seven deadly sins and virtues. Seven notes in a major/minor scale. Seven chakras. Seven wonders of the ancient and natural world. Seven metals of antiquity.   In tarot, seven has a mixed reception. Melissa’s represents the sevens as conflict, and impatience. You don’t get what you want, yet. You still need to put in the work and wait for it to manifest.   Homework: Look up what seven means to you. Compare and contrast all 7s with one another to what we’ve said.   Melissa has a Patreon! Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/cw/Melissacynova. She's teaching classes and checks in regularly through Patreon live streams. It's a hoot!   Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for feral readings. Follow them both and get a quick reading.   Shoutouts Thanks to @TheZenmisfit for watching live and for the 7 8 9 hunger joke.   Thanks to our new producer, John for converting video feeds to audio. They will be on audio as soon as we can.   Ryan Edwards for showing how the Ace of Cups cloud matches the 7 of Cups.   Resources Mentioned A Dictionary of Superstitions by Sophie Lasne and André Pascal Gaultier (english edition, out of print)     Kitchen Table Tarot by Melissa Cynova https://bookshop.org/p/books/kitchen-table-tarot-pull-up-a-chair-shuffle-the-cards-and-let-s-talk-tarot-melissa-cynova/77ae1a4d548e05da?ean=9780738750774&next=t&aid=96335&listref=books-by-the-cardslingers   Universal Waite Tarot from US Games https://bookshop.org/p/books/universal-waite-r-pocket-tarot-mary-hanson-roberts/71f7319bd45a8079?ean=9781572814745&next=t   The Tarot Coloring Book by Theresa Reed https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-tarot-coloring-book-theresa-reed/d2a295ed455c07db?ean=9781622037902&next=t     Do you like what you hear? Please send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc.

    32 min
  4. May 3

    Episode 148: What Readings Can and Cannot Do

    The Cardslingers catch up on life. Then they discuss their thoughts on what tarot readings are, what they can do, and what they cannot do. While we understand that our clients want specific answers, or even someone to make the call for them, or even not give homework, each reader deals with these topics differently and through which medium. We go into the idea of “Sacred Silliness”. Merch update, we’re still working on it all.   Homework: If you can prove that you’ve listened to all the episodes, Melissa promises to send you a free sticker.   Melissa has a Patreon! Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/cw/Melissacynova. She's teaching classes and checks in regularly through Patreon live streams. It's a hoot!   Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for feral readings. Follow them both and get a quick reading.   Shoutouts Thanks to @NatTheHorseWitch for watching live and joining the conversation!   Resources Mentioned Episode 83:  this is not a tarot deck (it’s probably about book/deck reviews and how to deal with feedback) https://cardslingerscc.podbean.com/e/episode-83-this-is-not-a-tarot-deck/   Meme lore: The End of the World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCpjgl2baLs     Do you like what you hear? Please send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc.

    34 min
  5. May 2

    Episode 147: Getting Read to Filth with the Sixes

    Melissa reads Hilary, Jaymi, and herself to filth with a small deck up to the sixes. Hilary asks a question about a recent event happening in her life. And right away we get two cards outside of the small pack. Which leads to a lesson saying that the reading will happen as the reading wants to unfold. And there are times when cards will appear different than what we think they are. Jaymi just wants to know more about her current situation. Thanks to our viewers who asked their questions too!   Melissa has a Patreon! Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/cw/Melissacynova. She's teaching classes and checks in regularly through Patreon live streams. It's a hoot!   Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for feral readings. Follow them both and get a quick reading.   Shoutouts Jaymi thanks Raymond for the wonderful care package that included the “Let nothing break you” sticker and the 52-card deck of Mindful Affirmations.   To Hilary’s friend for making awesome earrings. Hilary also pulled the Stay in Your Lane card from the Roast Iconic Oracle Deck by Marcella Kroll   Thanks to Nat and Onareo for joining us live and asking great questions.   Resources Mentioned Melissa: Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://bookshop.org/p/books/light-seer-s-tarot-a-78-card-deck-guidebook-chris-anne/a15fff6711687198?ean=9781401958039&next=t   Hilary: Your anxiety is blocking your manifestations (tarot and tapping from Gala Darling) https://youtu.be/GAGtpQduzDA?si=TYi_AWtlL6EVBqtB    Do you like what you hear? Please send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc.

    28 min
  6. Apr 30

    Episode 145: The Six of Swords

    Diving into the Six of Swords today. A card of transitions from roughness to calmness. A welcome respite from the horrors of the world and the internal struggles. Jaymi was once told it represented science and technology Melissa sees all this as being able to do whatever it takes to get secure and safe, as it ties into both of what Jaymi and Hilary says. Leave that job for better ones, take a vacation, and get out of the situation you are in.   Homework: Think about where you are at, and how you can move yourself into a better secure state of being. Ask for help when you need it.   Jaymi is teaching a class at the Cascadia Mystic Convergence on March 21, 2026. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.thistledewtarot.com/product/cascadia-mystic-convergence.   Melissa has a Patreon! Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/cw/Melissacynova. She's teaching classes and checks in regularly through Patreon live streams. It's a hoot!   Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings. Follow them both and get a quick reading.   Shoutouts Christine Cunningham Ashworth for helping Jaymi with hearing aids https://www.christineashworth.com/  Amber Highland for watching us Live on YouTube https://amberhighland.com/   Rachel Pollack’s The Shining Tribe Tarot https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-shining-tribe-tarot-the-definitive-edition-83-cards-and-272-page-full-color-guidebook-rachel-pollack/3586f5076ce55ecd?ean=9781578638178&next=t   and A Walk Through the Forest of Souls https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-walk-through-the-forest-of-souls-a-tarot-journey-to-spiritual-awakening-rachel-pollack/8570036139c4add2?ean=9781578637706&next=t   Resources Mentioned Melissa: Silver Acorn Tarot (2nd Edition) by Stepanie Bucema https://www.stephaniebuscema.com/shop/p/silver-acorn-tarot-deck-guidebook-set-2nd-ed-printing   Jaymi: Triple Goddess Tarot by Jaymi Elford and Franco Rivolli https://bookshop.org/p/books/triple-goddess-tarot-franco-rivolli/996f97dea338d262?ean=9780738753799&next=t   The Hedge Witch Tarot by Tudorbeth and Angela Rizza https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-hedgewitch-tarot-tudorbeth/b726ce099ffcffa2?ean=9780738777221&next=t   Hilary: Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law and Barbara Moore https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadowscapes-tarot-barbara-moore/83977a72c8f3bf43?ean=9780738727325&next=t&aid=96335&listref=episode-2-foolin-around     Do you like what you hear? Please send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc.

    31 min
  7. Apr 29

    Episode 144: The Six of Cups

    Welcome on in, today the Cardslingers tackle the 6 of Cups. The Smith Waite deck shows two children having fun. Lis reminds us that the guard in the back is keeping the kids safe. Standard meanings are nostalgia, safety, and enjoying communion. Remind yourself how important you are to those around you, with what you pass on to them. And thanks to the live crew for sticking around.   Homework: Make yourself a “Happy File” or an “I Am Loved” folder on your computer, tablet, or phone and fill it with images and snippets of conversations from folks you’ve impacted.   Jaymi is teaching a class at the Cascadia Mystic Convergence on March 21, 2026. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.thistledewtarot.com/product/cascadia-mystic-convergence.   Melissa now has a Patreon! Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/cw/Melissacynova. She's teaching classes and checks in regularly through Patreon live streams. It's a hoot!   Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings. Follow them both and get a quick reading.   Shoutouts Susan Chang of Tarotista https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tarotista  Jenna of Moonlit Faye Bags and Clutches https://www.moonlitfaye.com/shop   Our stuffed animals who keep us safe at night   Go support your favorite (and local) artists by buying art   Resources Mentioned Melissa: Tarot Chimera by Nitasia Roland and art by Odilon Redon https://bookshop.org/p/books/tarot-chimera-83-full-color-cards-and-200-page-full-color-guidebook-nitasia-roland/7753f22e3e242196?ean=9781578638406&next=t   Jaymi: Triple Goddess Tarot by Jaymi Elford and Franco Rivolli https://bookshop.org/p/books/triple-goddess-tarot-franco-rivolli/996f97dea338d262?ean=9780738753799&next=t   Tarot of Tides by Steven Hutton https://bookshop.org/p/books/tarot-of-tides-the-adventures-of-a-duck-named-bob-unique-78-card-tarot-deck-and-164-page-guidebook-imaginative-storytelling-fantasy-artwork-toy-du/31777ec2ee21a67f?ean=9781646712779&next=t   Hilary: The Divine Feminine Tarot by Cocorina (pre-order) https://www.cocorrina.com/collections/tarot-rune-decks/products/divine-feminine-tarot-deck

    34 min
4.9
out of 5
44 Ratings

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A tarot podcast spanning the North American continent from New York to St. Louis to Portland, OR. Support the podcast by shopping our recommendations at https://bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc

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