This Ain't Fortune Telling

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Forget crystal balls and vague predictions—this is tarot with both feet on the ground. This Ain’t Fortune Telling is for anyone craving clarity, not prophecy. Join Clo for live readings, intuitive yet practical insights, and deep dives into tarot’s imagery and symbolism. No gurus, no gatekeeping—just you, your intuition, and the cards. Come for the tarot. Stay for the truth

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 20 — Swords Energy: The Stories We Tell Ourselves

    In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo is joined by Victoria to explore the suit of Swords — the tarot’s realm of thought, truth, communication, decisions, conflict, and, yes… overthinking. If Cups asked us, “What are my emotions trying to tell me?”, Swords asks a very different question: What story am I telling myself? Together, Clo and Victoria follow the journey of the Swords from the clarity of the Ace through decision, heartbreak, conflict, anxiety, perspective, and ultimately the ending of a mental cycle. And while Swords have a reputation for being some of the more difficult cards in tarot, they aren’t inherently negative. A sword can wound, but it can also cut through confusion, establish boundaries, and help us separate what we fear from what we actually know to be true. 🔮 In This EpisodeWhat Swords energy represents in tarotAir as the element of thought, truth, and communicationWhy Swords aren’t necessarily “bad” cardsThe journey from the Ace through the Ten of SwordsHeartbreak, conflict, anxiety, and overthinkingThe difference between our thoughts and the factsThe Swords Court Cards and different relationships with truthA Swords clarity reading: the story vs. the truth✨ Key TakeawaysThoughts are powerful, but thoughts aren’t always facts.The stories we create around an experience can sometimes cause as much suffering as the experience itself.Clarity can be uncomfortable and still be valuable.Boundaries don’t require cruelty.Rest is part of mental health, not an interruption of productivity.Overthinking can make imagined outcomes feel very real.Sometimes moving forward requires questioning the story we’ve been repeating.💬 Memorable Lines“What story am I telling myself?” “Sometimes the greatest clarity comes from questioning the narrator.” “A sword can hurt — but it can also cut through confusion.” “Just because you think something doesn’t necessarily mean it’s true.” 🔮 Reflection QuestionsWhat story am I currently telling myself?What do I actually know to be true?What am I assuming?Is this thought helping me understand something — or keeping me stuck?What might change if I questioned the story instead of automatically believing it?💜 ConnectClo — Host of This Ain’t Fortune Telling thisaintfortunetelling.com Read the blog, explore upcoming events, or book a tarot reading through the website. If this episode resonates, share it with someone whose brain occasionally likes to turn one thought into a full eight-season Netflix series. 😏 And if you’re enjoying This Ain’t Fortune Telling, follow the show and leave a rating or review to help more people find us. Until next time — trust what’s showing up, and pull with intention.

  2. Jul 10

    Episode 19 — Cups Energy: The Language of the Heart

    In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo is joined by Meaghan for the first installment in the Minor Arcana series as they explore the suit of Cups—the suit of emotions, relationships, intuition, and connection. Rather than looking at each card individually, this conversation follows the emotional journey of the Cups from the first spark of feeling in the Ace through to the emotional maturity of the King. Together, Clo and Meaghan explore how our emotions evolve, what they reveal about us, and why learning to listen to them is far more powerful than trying to silence them. The guiding question for this episode is simple: What are my emotions trying to tell me? Through discussion, practical examples, and a live tarot reading, they unpack how Cups energy shows up in everyday life—from love and vulnerability to grief, nostalgia, emotional fulfillment, and everything in between. As always, tarot here isn't about predicting the future—it's about understanding yourself with greater honesty, compassion, and awareness. 🔮 In This EpisodeWhat the Cups suit represents in tarotWhy water is the perfect symbol for emotionsThe emotional journey through the CupsRelationships, intuition, vulnerability, and connectionEmotional intelligence through the Court CardsWhy feelings aren't problems to solveA collective Cups-themed tarot reading✨ Key TakeawaysEmotions are information, not obstacles.Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.Emotional growth happens through curiosity, not judgment.Every feeling has something to teach us.Healing isn't about avoiding difficult emotions—it's about learning to move through them.The Cups remind us that connection begins with ourselves.💬 Memorable Lines"Your emotions aren't your enemy—they're your language." "The Cups don't ask, 'How do I feel better?' They ask, 'What is this feeling trying to teach me?'" "Our emotions aren't problems to solve. They're messages to understand." 🔮 Reflection QuestionsWhat emotion have I been trying not to feel?What would change if I became curious instead of critical?What is this feeling trying to tell me?Where am I being invited into deeper emotional honesty?💜 ConnectClo — Host of This Ain't Fortune Telling 🌐 https://thisaintfortunetelling.com Read the blog, explore upcoming events, or book a tarot reading at the website. Meaghan www.somaticaintimacycoaching.ca If this episode resonated, share it with someone who could use a little more compassion for their emotional world. And if you're enjoying the podcast, following the show, leaving a rating, or writing a review helps more people discover This Ain't Fortune Telling. Until next time— trust what's showing up, and pull with intention.

  3. Jun 26

    Episode 18 - Ace Energy - The seeds of each suit

    n this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo is joined by Tara for a conversation about the four Aces of the tarot and the unique energy each one brings. Often seen as cards of beginnings, the Aces are more than opportunities or fresh starts—they are seeds. Each Ace contains the essence of its suit and represents the first spark of possibility before the story unfolds. Together, Clo and Tara explore the Ace of Wands as the seed of passion and creativity, the Ace of Cups as emotional openness and connection, the Ace of Swords as clarity and truth, and the Ace of Pentacles as grounded opportunity and sustainable growth. Through imagery, practical examples, and a live reading, they discuss how Ace energy often arrives quietly and why recognizing these small beginnings can be just as important as celebrating major milestones. As always, tarot here isn't about predicting what will happen next—it's about recognizing the energy available to you right now and deciding what you're willing to nurture. 🔮 In This EpisodeWhat Ace energy actually representsThe Ace of Wands: the seed of fire, passion, and inspirationThe Ace of Cups: the seed of emotional connection and intuitionThe Ace of Swords: the seed of truth, clarity, and perspectiveThe Ace of Pentacles: the seed of tangible growth and opportunityWhy beginnings often arrive quietlyHow to recognize emerging energy in your lifeA live reading focused on new beginnings✨ Key TakeawaysAces are seeds, not outcomesPotential still requires participationNew beginnings are often subtleNot every opportunity needs to become something permanentClarity can be just as transformative as actionSustainable growth starts with small, consistent stepsYou don't need the whole plan to honour a beginning💬 Memorable Lines"An Ace is not the outcome. It's the seed." "The Ace isn't the whole story. It's the moment the story becomes possible." "Most beginnings don't arrive loudly. They arrive quietly and ask if you're willing to nurture them." 🔮 Reflection QuestionsWhat seed is trying to grow in my life right now?What beginning have I been dismissing because it feels small?What wants my attention, energy, or trust?💜 ConnectClo — Host of This Ain't Fortune Telling 🌐 https://thisaintfortunetelling.com 514-216-9291 Tara TaraT.inspire@gmail.com 514-892-2450 Until next time — trust what's showing up, and pull with intention.

  4. Jun 12

    Episode 17 - Summer Solstice Special — Light, Growth & What Wants to Fully Live

    In this special Summer Solstice episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo is joined by Meaghan for a conversation about the longest day of the year and what this turning point in the Wheel of the Year can teach us about growth, visibility, and sustainable expansion. Together, they explore the symbolism of the Summer Solstice, the tension between growth and burnout, and why being fully seen can feel both exciting and uncomfortable. Through reflection, personal stories, and a collective tarot reading, they discuss what it means to honor where you are in your journey instead of constantly chasing what's next. ✨ In this episode: The meaning and symbolism of the Summer SolsticeGrowth, visibility, and personal expansionThe difference between thriving and overextendingReflecting on how far you've come since winterA collective Summer Solstice tarot readingSimple ways to work with Solstice energy in your own life💭 Reflection Question: What in your life is asking to be fully lived instead of postponed? Connect with Clo: 🌐 thisaintfortunetelling.com Meaghan https://www.somaticintimacycoaching.ca/ Until next time — trust what's showing up, and pull with intention.

  5. May 29

    Episode 16 - Major Arcana Wrap up

    Archetypes, Patterns & Revisiting The Fool’s JourneyIn this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo is joined by Meaghan for a big-picture conversation about the Major Arcana, the Fool’s Journey, and the patterns we revisit throughout our lives. Rather than reviewing the cards one by one, this episode explores what the Major Arcana actually represent: archetypes, cycles, and the deeply human process of growth, awareness, disruption, and integration. Together, Clo and Meaghan break the Fool’s Journey into three phases: ✨ Learning the world ✨ Understanding the self ✨ Truth, disruption & integration They explore how we move through these phases repeatedly, not as a straight line, but as a spiral, revisiting lessons with deeper awareness each time. The conversation touches on identity, performance, accountability, emotional growth, self-trust, burnout, integration, and what it really means to “learn a lesson.” This episode is less about memorizing tarot and more about recognizing yourself inside the journey. 🔮 In This Episode, We ExploreWhy the Major Arcana are archetypes, not eventsThe Fool’s Journey as a spiral, not a straight lineThe three major phases of the journeyLearning identity, structure, and expectationsEmotional awareness, accountability, and self-trustTruth, disruption, healing, and integrationThe difference between knowledge and embodied wisdomWhy we revisit the same lessons throughout lifeHow reflection helps us recognize patterns and growth✨ The Three Phases of The Fool’s JourneyPhase 1 — Learning the WorldMagician → Chariot Identity, expectations, structure, belonging, and learning how to function in the collective. Phase 2 — Understanding the SelfStrength → Temperance Inner work, emotional awareness, accountability, perspective shifts, and integration. Phase 3 — Truth, Disruption & IntegrationDevil → World Truth rising, illusions breaking, healing, awakening, and embodied wisdom. 💬 Memorable Lines“You never finish the Fool’s Journey.” “Growth isn’t linear. it’s a spiral.” “Sometimes the lesson returning means you’re ready to go deeper.” “The World isn’t an ending. It’s integration.” “You can be in multiple phases of the journey at the same time.” 🔮 Reflection QuestionsWhere am I right now: learning, reflecting, or transforming?Am I in a breakthrough moment or an integration phase?What lesson keeps revisiting me — and what deeper layer might be asking for attention?Am I allowing this phase of my journey to be enough?💜 ConnectClo — Host of This Ain’t Fortune Telling🌐 https://thisaintfortunetelling.com Meaghanhttps://www.somaticintimacycoaching.ca/

  6. May 15

    Episode 15 — The Sun, Judgement & The World

    Clarity, Calling & What Happens After the Awakening In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo is joined by Meaghan to explore the final stretch of the Major Arcana through three powerful archetypes: The Sun, Judgement, and The World. Together, these cards tell a story about clarity, truth, and what happens when we finally stop negotiating with ourselves. The conversation begins with The Sun — the card of visibility, openness, and seeing things clearly for what they are. But the deeper work of this episode lives inside Judgement and The World. Judgement is explored not as punishment or criticism, but as a call to truth. The moment where something inside you wakes up and says: you already know. It’s the archetype of awakening, accountability, and choosing whether or not to live in alignment with what you now understand. And then comes The World — not an ending, but integration. The moment where the lessons become lived experience, where a cycle completes, and where we step into a different version of ourselves. Through imagery, real-life reflection, and a live reading, Clo and Meaghan explore what it means to hear the call of your own life — and what changes once you do. As always, tarot here isn’t about predicting what’s coming — it’s about understanding what’s happening now so you can meet it consciously. 🔮 In This Episode, We ExploreThe Sun as clarity, openness, and visibilityJudgement as awakening, truth, and inner callingThe World as integration and completionThe difference between knowing something and living itWhy truth becomes uncomfortable once we can no longer ignore itThe emotional experience of stepping into a new version of yourselfCompletion as integration — not perfectionThe final arc of the Fool’s Journey✨ Key TakeawaysClarity often arrives before change doesJudgement is a call to truth, not punishmentAwakening usually begins internally before life changes externallyIgnoring what you know becomes harder over timeCompletion is not the same as “being done”The World represents integration and expansionGrowth happens when truth becomes actionYou don’t need certainty — you need honesty💬 Memorable Lines“Judgement is the call to become who you already know you are.” “You don’t need certainty. You need honesty.” “The World isn’t an ending — it’s integration.” 🔮 Reflection QuestionsWhat truth have I already heard… but haven’t fully lived yet?What part of me is ready to move forward?💜 ConnectClo — Host of This Ain’t Fortune Telling 🌐 https://thisaintfortunetelling.com Meaghanhttps://www.somaticintimacycoaching.ca/

  7. May 1

    Episode 14 - The Star and The Moon

    🎙️ Episode 14 — The Star & The MoonHope, Intuition & Learning to Trust What You Can’t Fully See In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo is joined by Meaghan to explore two cards that live in the same emotional landscape, even if they feel completely different. The Star and The Moon. One brings softness, openness, and quiet hope. The other brings uncertainty, emotion, and the feeling of not quite knowing what’s real yet. Together, these cards speak to a very human experience: moving forward without full clarity. Clo and Meaghan unpack how The Star represents the moment after things have fallen apart, where healing begins and we cautiously open again. While The Moon reflects the space where things are still unclear, where intuition matters more than logic, and where not everything is meant to be understood right away. This conversation moves beyond “positive vs negative” interpretations and into something more real, what it actually feels like to trust yourself when you don’t have all the answers. Through imagery, real-life reflection, and a live reading, this episode explores how hope and uncertainty often exist side by side, and how learning to navigate both is part of growth. As always, tarot here isn’t about predicting what’s coming, it’s about understanding what’s happening now so you can meet it with awareness. 🔮 In This Episode, We ExploreThe Star as healing, openness, and quiet hopeThe Moon as uncertainty, emotion, and intuitive navigationWhy these cards often show up together in real lifeThe difference between clarity and trustHow people protect themselves from vulnerability after being hurtWhat it means to move forward without full understandingThe role of intuition when logic can’t leadNavigating emotional uncertainty without rushing to answers✨ Key TakeawaysHope doesn’t always feel strong — sometimes it’s quiet and tentativeYou don’t need full clarity to move forwardThe Moon isn’t confusion to fix — it’s a space to navigateIntuition isn’t certainty — it’s guidanceVulnerability is part of healing, not a sign of weaknessGrowth often happens while things are still unclearTrust builds through experience, not immediate answers🔮 Reflection QuestionsWhere in my life am I being asked to stay open, even if it feels vulnerable?What might be asking for my trust — even if I don’t fully understand it yet?💜 ConnectClo — Host of This Ain’t Fortune Telling 🌐 https://thisaintfortunetelling.com Meaghan - Co-host extrordinare https://www.somaticintimacycoaching.ca/ If this episode resonated, share it with someone navigating uncertainty — and consider leaving a review so more listeners can find the show. Until next time — trust what’s showing up, and pull with intention. 🃏✨

  8. Apr 17

    Episode 13 - The Devil and The Tower

    Attachment, Truth & the Moment Everything Shifts In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo is joined by Victoria to explore two of the most misunderstood,and often feared, cards in the tarot: The Devil and The Tower. These cards don’t predict disaster. They reveal truth. The Devil shows us where we feel stuck. In patterns, habits, relationships, or beliefs. Aand where we may be reinforcing that stuckness without realizing it. The Tower represents the moment those illusions can no longer hold, when clarity arrives and something shifts. Together, these cards tell a very human story: the slow awareness that something isn’t working… and the moment we can’t ignore it anymore. This conversation moves beyond fear-based interpretations and into something more useful, awareness. The kind that helps you recognize where you still have agency, where you’ve been avoiding what you already know, and how clarity, even when it feels disruptive, can create real change. Through imagery, real-life examples, and a live reading, Clo and Victoria explore the relationship between gradual knowing and sudden shifts and why the things that fall apart were often never sustainable to begin with. As always, tarot here isn’t about predicting what’s coming, it’s about understanding what’s happening now so you can meet it consciously. In This Episode, We ExploreThe Devil as attachment, patterns, and perceived limitationThe Tower as disruption, truth, and necessary changeWhy these cards are often feared (and misunderstood)The connection between avoidance and sudden shiftsWhere we still have agency, even when we feel stuckHow awareness creates the opportunity for changeKey TakeawaysThe Devil shows where we feel stuck — but often aren’tMany limitations are reinforced by belief, not realityThe Tower doesn’t destroy what’s solid — it reveals what isn’tAvoiding truth builds pressure over timeClarity can feel uncomfortable before it feels freeingYou have more agency than you think💬 Memorable Lines“The Devil doesn’t trap you — it shows you where you’re participating in the trap.” “The Tower doesn’t destroy what’s solid.” “The Tower often says what the Devil has been whispering all along.” 🔮 Reflection QuestionsWhat am I pretending not to know right now?Where do I feel stuck — and is that actually true?💜 ConnectClo — Host of This Ain’t Fortune Telling 🌐 https://thisaintfortunetelling.com Until next time — trust what’s showing up, and pull with intention.

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Forget crystal balls and vague predictions—this is tarot with both feet on the ground. This Ain’t Fortune Telling is for anyone craving clarity, not prophecy. Join Clo for live readings, intuitive yet practical insights, and deep dives into tarot’s imagery and symbolism. No gurus, no gatekeeping—just you, your intuition, and the cards. Come for the tarot. Stay for the truth

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  • Creator
    Claudine
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Claudine