The Tarot Table with Miriam Rachel Exploring the Mystical Tarot and Spiritual World in a No-Nonsense Way

The tarot card that represents my guest today on The Tarot Table is the Four of Swords. The Four of Swords typically depicts a figure lying down and in a state of rest or meditation as my guest, and I discuss the importance of sleep.

This card symbolizes the need for rest, rejuvenation, and healing. It suggests finding a peaceful and quiet space to recharge your energy and restore balance in your life.

The Four of Swords reminds us of the importance of taking breaks, finding solace in stillness, and allowing ourselves to experience deep and restful sleep.

It is a gentle reminder to prioritize self-care and ensure we get the rest we need to maintain our overall well-being. As I said, the Four of Swords represents my guest, Heather Gray.

Who Is Heather Gray?

Heather Gray is a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist and Bioenergetic Practitioner who supports clients with chronic and complex illnesses such as Lyme disease, Mold Toxicity, and Autoimmune diseases.

With over 32 years of personal experience, she understands the struggles of living with these conditions and is dedicated to helping others find relief.

Her personalized approach as a practitioner, podcast host, and author has helped countless clients reduce inflammation in the body and brain, improve gut health, and achieve optimal wellness.

She helps her clients address the root cause of their symptoms and take control of their health journey. Heather's approach is not only practical but also empowering.

Don't let chronic illness control your life. You can achieve the health and vitality you deserve. Our conversation focuses much on sleep!

You will be surprised to learn that you likely are not doing what you need to do to get the best sleep each night, as I was! You will want to catch this episode.

If you want to connect with Heather, visit her website: https://thelymeboss.com/. She is also on Instagram, @the_lyme_boss, Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/TheLymeBoss, YouTube, and listen to her podcast, The Lyme Boss: Surviving to Thriving.

Now you have it! I will talk to you again next Friday and next week and chat with one who represents the Queen of Cups as this guest speaks about the power of authentically sharing your truth and being vulnerable to help yourself and others.

So that’s something to look forward to. Follow me on Medium at msmir.medium.com, Instagram at @miriamreadstarot, and check out my site at miriamreadstarot.com. And, of course, follow The Tarot Table Podcast. You can join my list for a week-ahead collective reading every Sunday.



Next week. Until then, see you next time, ciao for now.

The Magician tarot card represents manifestation, resourcefulness, and power. It symbolizes bringing ideas and desires into reality through focused intention and using one's skills and talents. The Magician card indicates a time of transformation and the potential to create positive change in one's life. It encourages individuals to tap into their inner strengths and take action to achieve their goals. And the Magician represents my guest today, Tash Lancaster.

After years of hating her corporate jobs, she finally left the PAYE world in 2017 and became self-employed. She set up a VA business and happily worked with some cool clients. But as much as she loved the clients, she didn’t love the work, and it all began to unravel. She tried to reinvent herself so many times that she lost count until she discovered Tarot.

It became her morning ritual – throwing three cards every morning. In April 2023, she started consistently throwing the Tower card, which she knew was telling her some significant change was coming. HUGE!

In July of that year, her biggest VA’ing client gave her a notice. As much as she was scared, she didn’t want to replace them or know what to do. In August, she signed up for a tarot course to help her understand the cards more deeply—just for fun.

Suddenly, all the stars aligned, and she knew that was what she wanted to do. Now, she is living her best life doing what she truly loves. Her days consist of reading tarot cards for business owners while her dog peacefully snores in her reading chair.

You can connect with Tash Lancaster via LinkedIn at
linkedin.com/in/natashalancaster

Now you have it! I will talk to you again next Friday and next week and chat with one of the Four of Swords representates. This guest discusses why you need to get your sleep and rejuvenate yourself. You know that you hear that getting seven to eight hours of sleep is ideal, but this guest elaborates on so much more than that.

So that’s something to look forward to. Follow me on Medium at msmir.medium.com, Instagram at miriamreadstarot, and check out my site at miriamreadstarot.com.Next week. Until then, see you next time, ciao for now.

Today's guest on The Tarot Table is associated with the Queen of Pentacles. The Queen of Pentacles embodies stability, abundance, and a nurturing nature.
She is depicted as a woman surrounded by nature and material wealth, representing a grounded and practical approach to self-worth and body image.
The Queen of Pentacles encourages you to prioritize self-care and nourishment by valuing yourself and your body. She reminds you to honor your physical well-being, engage in healthy habits, and create a harmonious relationship with your body.
This card emphasizes the importance of self-worth, which is not solely dependent on external validation or material possessions.
The Queen of Pentacles encourages us to recognize our inherent worthiness and cultivate a sense of self-value that comes from within.
When the Queen of Pentacles appears in a tarot reading related to self-worth and body image, it reminds you to embrace your self-worth by nurturing and caring for your body.
It encourages you to find balance, appreciate physicality, and establish healthy life boundaries.
This card invites you to embody the qualities of the Queen of Pentacles, such as practicality, self-sufficiency, and self-love, to enhance your self-worth and cultivate a positive body image. The Queen of Pentacles represents my guest today, Andrea Troughton.
Andrea Troughton Represents the Queen of Pentacles
Andrea is an anti-diet coach who helps women build unshakeable self-worth by improving their relationships with food, movement, and bodies.
The Work of A.R.T. was created by Andrea Ruth Troughton in 2015 to help women feel better about themselves. Much has changed, but that mission remains more vital than ever.
Andrea struggled with her body image, self-confidence, and self-worth for most of her life. After working in the bar and restaurant industry for many years, she developed several poor coping mechanisms. Her lifestyle was not conducive to her physical or mental well-being.
After hiring a personal trainer and making some positive changes to her lifestyle, she noticed considerable improvements in how she felt. She was inspired to change careers and help other women like herself!
Andrea received diplomas with honors in personal fitness training and holistic nutrition and is a CSEP-certified personal trainer, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, and a CSNN-certified holistic nutrition consultant.
After six years of working with clients in the fitness and wellness industry and six years of personal and professional development, Andrea realized that an enormous gap exists between the tools of exercise and nutrition and lifelong healthy habits and body satisfaction. That gap lies with your self-worth.
You can get in touch with Andrea through her site, https://www.workofartcoaching.ca/ and she is also on Instagram, @workofartyeg and Facebook.
I apologize for the sound, as it was less than ideal today but I published it because it was an important topic to discuss.
Now you have it! I will talk to you again next Friday and next week and chat with one that the Magician represents once again, but different from the previous one.
This guest talks about how she reinvented herself regarding her business; it is fascinating. So that’s something to look forward to.
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Today's guest on The Tarot Table is closely related to the Magician card, which is associated with intellect, knowledge, creativity, and the power of manifestation.
It symbolizes the ability to harness the elements of the natural world and use them to create and transform.
This card has scientific elements to it, and it represents the power of the human mind and its ability to understand and manipulate the world through scientific inquiry.
Sabrina Scott is a magician, a no-BS spiritual teacher, and a tarot reader with a worldwide clientele.
She teaches magic, witchcraft, energy work, mediumship, and personal transformation.
She knows a thing or two about manifestation, and what makes Sabrina unique is that she does all of this while doing a Ph.D. in science.
Given that fact, she is the perfect one to help remove any woo-woo stigma that comes with her work.
The Truth About Manifestation, Spirituality, and Science
Sabrina and I discuss manifestation, witchcraft, tarot, and fraud in the New Age community.
We also elaborate on Sabrina's experiences as a witch while pursuing a Ph.D. in science and her frustrations with how many in the New Age community reject science and show their true colors during the pandemic.
I noticed the same at the time, angering me as their so-called "love and light" rhetoric didn't match their condemning comments towards those who took the pandemic seriously.
They also followed the typical conspiracy theories at that time, which was frustrating as Sabrina and I discussed them.
That is something that you do see often in the New Age community. After looking further into why the New Age community frequently rejects science, here are some factors.
The Rejection of the Mainstream
Some of those in the New Age movement reject mainstream institutions and beliefs, including science.
They may view science as a part of the established system they are trying to break away from.
This rejection can lead to distrusting scientific consensus and a willingness to entertain alternative explanations, including conspiracy theories.
Misunderstanding of Scientific Concepts
New Age beliefs often involve metaphysical and spiritual ideas that may not align with scientific principles.
This can lead to a misunderstanding of scientific concepts and a perception that science cannot explain or validate their experiences and beliefs.
As a result, they may reject science in favor of alternative explanations.
Confirmation Bias
Conspiracy theories often provide a sense of empowerment and certainty in an uncertain world.
Some individuals in the New Age community may be drawn to conspiracy theories that align with their beliefs or confirm their suspicions about hidden truths.
This confirmation bias can reinforce their rejection of scientific explanations and make them more susceptible to conspiracy thinking.
Alternative Sources of Knowledge
The New Age movement emphasizes personal experiences, intuition, and esoteric teachings as sources of knowledge.
This can lead to a preference for alternative sources of information, such as spiritual gurus or self-proclaimed experts, over scientific research and evidence.
Conspiracy theories provide hidden knowledge or secret truths that challenge mainstream scientific understanding.
If you want to contact Sabrina, she is on Substack . You can also get in contact with her on her website, https://www.sabrinamscott.com/, Instagram @sabrinamscott, and her podcast, The Claim Your Magic Podcast.
Now you have it! I will talk to you again next Friday and next week and chat with one represented by the Queen of Pentacles.
We will explore aspects of nourishment, diet culture, and self-care. So that’s something to look forward to.
Don't forget to subscribe to my Substack! Follow me on Medium at msmir.medium.com, and check out my site at miriamreadstarot.com.
Next week. Until then, see you next time, ciao for now.
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Today's guest on The Tarot Table is associated with two reversed tarot cards. Not all tarot readers subscribe to reversals, but this guest represents both the Empress and Queen of Swords reversed.
When these cards appear in a reading, they can indicate a controlling, manipulative, or emotionally distant mother. She may use sharp words and criticism to assert dominance and lacks compassion and nurturing qualities.
This card suggests a negative or unhealthy relationship with the mother figure and represents my guest, Geraldine Crane.
Geraldine Crane is a Serene Spiritual Empowerment Guide. She works with women who have had a problematic, harmful, or toxic relationship with their mothers to realize their worth, find peace, and develop a loving relationship with themselves.
In doing so, she helps them create happier, healthier relationships in all areas of their lives. Geraldine uses Serene Spiritual Coaching and Hypnotherapy to help them reconnect with their true selves, inner divinity, inner resilience, and the love of their Spirit Guides.
More About Geraldine
Geraldine embarked on her spiritual journey two decades ago, sparked by a lifelong interest in spirituality.
However, when she wasn't in a spiritual development group at 19, she unearthed her innate ability to commune with spirit guides.
While engaged in this group, Geraldine encountered extraordinary spiritual phenomena, yet her connection deepened significantly at 39 when she pursued hypnotherapy training.
At this juncture, her professional trajectory as a probation officer, substance misuse worker, and, later, a domestic abuse recovery worker intertwined with her narrative of navigating a profoundly challenging relationship with her mother, from whom she distanced herself five years ago.
This convergence of professional expertise, personal growth, and spiritual insight led to her Serene Spiritual approach.
Through the fusion of hypnotherapy, coaching, and mentoring, Geraldine endeavors to aid women in healing their "mother wounds" by harnessing" the boundless" love of the Universe.
Her mission is to facilitate their connection with their inner divinity and spiritual guides, angels, and departed loved ones, empowering them to recognize their inherent worth and embark on a journey of self-love and acceptance.
Passionately dedicated to her work, Geraldine has amassed a wealth of extraordinary spiritual experiences along her path, which she eagerly shares with others.
Her profound commitment to guiding individuals toward healing and self-discovery underscores her unwavering devotion to the Serene Spiritual methodology. However, let's discuss the hallmarks of a toxic mother, as today's episode covers this topic.
What Are the Signs of a Toxic Mother?
The signs of a toxic mother do vary. I talk about my issues as well, though; luckily, things are better on that front as I talk about it with Geraldine in the podcast episode. I will now list the common signs of a toxic mother.
* Lack of Empathy: A toxic mother may struggle to understand or show empathy towards her children's feelings and experiences. She may dismiss or minimize their emotions, making them feel invalidated or unheard.
* Manipulative Behavior: Toxic mothers may use manipulation tactics to control their children. This can include guilt-tripping, emotional blackmail, or gaslighting, where they distort reality to make their children doubt their perceptions or memories.
* Constant Criticism: Toxic mothers may engage in frequent criticism and put-downs, often focusing on their children's flaws or mistakes rather than offering support or encouragement. This can lead to low self-esteem and feelings of inadequacy in their children.
* Emotional Instability: A toxic mother may have unpredictable mood swings or intense emotional reactions. This can create an unstable and chaotic environment, leaving children anxious and uncertain about how their mother will react.
* Boundary Violations: Boundaries are essential

The Judgment card represents my guest today on The Tarot Table. It is a powerful and transformative card representing rebirth, awakening, and spiritual growth.
The Judgment card often depicts an angel or figure blowing a trumpet, symbolizing a call to awaken and rise to a higher level of consciousness.
Getting the Judgment card in a tarot reading often indicates a significant turning point or a moment of awakening.
It suggests that you are being called to embrace change, let go of the past, and step into a new phase of personal growth and spiritual evolution.
It encourages you to trust the transformation process and trust your inner guidance.
Today's guest is what the Judgement card represents.
Genevieve (Gen) Edwards is my guest today. She is a psychic healer based in Leeds and helps people worldwide with remote psychic energy healing.
She uses her own lived experience of release from trauma and limiting beliefs to help you release old, emotional baggage that never served you and that may be contributing to your emotional, mental, and physical symptoms.
More About Gen Edwards
Gen uses simple energy tools to overcome emotional blocks that were holding her back as she was adopted at birth into a wonderful family who loved her unconditionally.
However, she struggled to believe she was good enough until she was in her mid-50s as she wondered why her birth mother gave her up. She thought she was unlovable.
And that manifested as her playing up and mixing with the "wrong crowd" in her teens.
She struggled with low self-esteem all of her life and could not reach out for what she wanted in life. She struggled to attract money and abundance.
However, in her mid-50s, she met a kinesiologist whom a financial advisor referred.
She did incredible work, so she wanted to begin doing it herself. Now, at 66, she is as happy entering year four as the full-time owner of a global energy healing business, where she helps women with physical, mental, and emotional illnesses.
You can connect with Gen Edwards through her site, https://www.genedwards.com/. She is also on Instagram at genergyheal, Facebook at GenEdwardsBodyCode, and YouTube.
I will talk to you again next Friday and next week, where I will chat with one represented by two reversed tarot cards, one being the Empress and the other Queen of Swords, as it will be a heavy one about having a toxic relationship with their mother, which so many can relate to.
So that’s something to look forward to. Don't forget to subscribe to my Substack! Follow me on Medium at msmir.medium.com, and check out my site at miriamreadstarot.com and Instagram, miriamreadstarot.
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