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Episode 97: Reaching into the Mailbag

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Episode 123: The Three of Pentacles 24:56

17 hours ago24:56

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Finally, we’re at the Three of Pentacles, Melissa’s favorite card. In the Waite Smith deck, three figures look up at an archway. Each person is dressed differently and participates in the structure differently. Without the architect, there is no way. Without the monk, there is no need. Without the craftsman, there is no physical act. As we look at the other cards, this one represents the resource of resources of all the threes. Homework: Consider your resources. Melissa has changed her rates to help those who are not baseline. So, visit her website and sign up for a reading now. Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings. Follow them both and get a quick reading. Decks Mentioned Hilary: The Accurate AF Tarot , first edition by Prism + Fleur Jaymi: The Buffy Tarot (mini tin edition) by Casey Gilly and Karl James Mountford Melissa: Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law and Barbara Moore Resources Mentioned MeUndies Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc . Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. 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 . Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.…

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Episode 122: Only The Three of Swords Knows Such Grief 27:04

15 days ago27:04

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Good grief, we’re at the three of Swords. We have a floating heart in the middle of a rainstorm on the image in the Smith Waite deck. It’s being pierced with three swords. It’s a bleak card of heartbreak and emotion; many of us hate seeing this card and giving the hard news to clients. Like The Tower card, this card is striking. It’s one of the most emotional cards in a suit that lends itself to air, communication, and braininess. Homework: Uncertainty is hard, and the sword's resources lead to good communication. Where do you carry your swords in your heart, and how can you safely pull them out to bring joy back into your world? Decks Mentioned Melissa: Prairie Tarot by Robin Atot Jaymi: Wisdom of Pooh , first edition Rue and Vervain (link takes you to all the Wisdom of Pooh offerings) Hilary: Fountain Tarot by Jonathan Saiz , Jason Gruhl, and Andi Todaro Resources Mentioned Heart of Glass by Blondie French Kiss (the movie) World Gone Wrong Podcast Episode 103-Why does your Dad know so much about body-snatchers This is where Jaymi got her use of baseline versus being “just okay.” They discuss this around the 15:10 mark. However, Jaymi recommends the whole series because it’s just fun. Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc . Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. 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 . Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.…

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Episode 121: Community is Important in the Three of Cups 55:54

29 days ago55:54

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This episode was recorded live in front of a YouTube audience. Friendship is magical and powerful. We can give and receive hope from those we care about. It’s time to build community and keep the energy flowing equally. Hilary calls it the girl power card, and often, the reverse side relates it back to gossip. Homework: Follow us on Youtube and reach out to your communities. We have your backs. Stay safe, everyone! Decks Mentioned Jaymi: World of Warcraft Tarot by Joseph Lacroix, Surfside 3D Studio; and written by Ian Flynn. Hilary: Tarot of the Sidhe by Emily Carding . Keyword: jubilance. Melissa: The Sasuraibito Tarot by Stasia Burrington Resources Finch app Leeeeroy Jenkins! Christine Ashworth Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc . Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. 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 . Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.…

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Episode 120: Fanny Pack Snacks with the Three of Wands 32:09

6 weeks ago32:09

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We’re kicking off the minor threes with OUR favorite, the wands. In the Waite Smith deck, a figure looks over the water to see the ships. And apparently, they have a fanny pack (and jaymi says it’s full of snacks). Hilary looks at the card and sees it as a stepping stone moment. Look out to the horizon (big picture) and yet take care of details. Melissa says we can’t do this alone. There’s teamwork between this figure (Kevin) and the ships in the water. Jaymi says it’s time to put the plan into motion and ensure you have enough energy to carry it through. Homework: Make your friendship bracelets. Grab a fanny pack and fill it with your favorite snacks to enjoy by the campfire. We slingers are hungry. Is anyone else hungry for snacks now? Deck’s Mentioned Jaymi: Deviant Moon Tarot (mini edition) by Patrick Valenzia , (Link goes to the large, borderless tarot); snacks are chocolate cake donuts or Sea Salt Mochi Rice Bites . Hilary: Mystic Dreamer by Heidi Darras and Barbara Moore ; snacks are Yodel’s . Melissa: The Sasuraibito Tarot by Stasia Burrington ; snacks Little Debbie’s Unicorn Cakes . Resources Tarot Coloring Book by Theresa Reed Psychic Tarot by Nancy Antenucci (the NUCC!) Wild Unknown Tarot by Kim Krans Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc . Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. 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 . Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.…

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Episode 119: Do What You Can 7:52

8 weeks ago7:52

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Hang in there, ‘slingers. Your liberal, queer, fringe, witchy hosts are here to remind you that we love you. We have much more in common with one another. We stand with you. Find your community, get connected, and learn what you can do. Your existence is valid. Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc . Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. 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 . Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.…

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Episode 118: We Have to Ouija: Tarot in Agatha All Along 1:46:31

11 weeks ago1:46:31

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SPOILER ALERT ONE: Please, DO NOT LISTEN to this episode if you have not watched the entire Season 1 of AGATHA ALL ALONG. We spoil everything: tarot, witchcraft, and the MCU. SPOILER ALERT TWO: This is a feature-length podcast. Jaymi and our producer, Kendra, decided to publish the full one-hour and 45-ish-minute episode for your pleasure. Jaymi recommends an extended “break” to enjoy this nerdy chat fully. Do some laundry, take an extra long walk (if you can), or do a deep clean of your house before listening. 😀 *** With the Spoiler Alerts out of the way, welcome to a long one. Enjoy this whole audio nerd-out experience of The Cardslingers discussing the 9-episode run of Agatha All Along. Grab a mug and settle in. For each episode, we discuss divination, magical points, and connections to the MCU. Then, we break down the cards and positions in the tarot community’s famous Episode 7, where we watch three readings being done and represented correctly. Homework: Watch Agatha All Along (again) and try the Safe Passages spread for yourself. Let us know how it went! Extra Agatha References Benebell Wen’s Thoughts on the Safe Passage Spread Hilary’s Insta post from October 2024 shows the almost pentacle spread for the Safe Passage Spread Agatha All Along Tarot deck (coming July 2025 from Insight Editions) The Nerdist’s Take on the Cards Meanings by Tai Gooden Shoutouts Courtney Weber Agatha All Along consultants: Megan McDonnell (info from Wikipedia) and Aubrey Plaza (who did say she knows witchcraft) The Well-Appointed Desk folks (thanks for listening!) Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc . Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. 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 . Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.…

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Episode 117: Welcome to 2025 26:14

13 weeks ago26:14

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Welcome to 2025, everyone! As the new year kicks off, the cardslingers talk about what they are doing and where to find them. Also, if you have products that you want us to review, please email us at cardslingerscc @ gmail.com. We’d be happy to write and do a review. Thanks to you all for listening, providing questions, and sticking with us through all these years. Melissa Cynova : bookings, Instagram pop-ups, and maybe events? Jaymi Elford : bookings, blogging, daily draws, backup reader for Portlandia Fortune Tellers . Hilary Parry Hagerty : does Friday live streams, private events, more tapping, and readings. Shoutouts Panda Kendra Gala Darling Madame Adam You! Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc . Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. 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 . Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.…

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Episode 116: A Year Ahead With the Twos 20:50

15 weeks ago20:50

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We made it to the end of 2024! As a nice wrap-up to our deep dive into the Twos that finished last year (teehee) and to honor the year ahead, we’re getting readings with the Twos. The magic of the twos is about finding balance within yourself during every stage of life. Melissa showcases how to read with the Aces, the Twos, the Fool, the Magician, and the High Priestess, proving that you can do readings with a small pack of 11 cards. She also gives Jaymi and Hilary suggestions for spells to honor the reading. Melissa, as usual, reads us to filth using very few cards. Homework: Shuffle your deck and draw cards until you reach the Fool. The card before The Fool is where you came from, and the card behind The Fool may tell you where you’re going or what needs to happen next! See you all next year! Past Episodes: Episode 7: The High Priestess is not your filing cabinet Decks Mentioned: The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc . Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. 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 . Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.…

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Episode 115: The Struggle of the Juggle, Two of Pentacles 29:03

17 weeks ago29:03

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Welcome back to the “every card in the deck” series. We’re back with the Two of Pentacles. Another stage card, this time, it’s all about physical balance. In the realm of the pentacles, this is all about work, home life, and finances. It’s difficult to be two people simultaneously; we’ll never be a whole person. Be kind to others because we never know what invisible things everyone is going through. We also get into a bit of the work around reading at events. Melissa: Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne Jaymi: The Westwood Tarot by Yasmeen Westwood and Kalliope Hilary: Honorable Mention: Witch Sister Tarot by Julia Jeffery Meraki by Kerri Snook (aka BouchetteDesigns) Media Mentioned Sample of Jaymi spinning fire poi for STAARCon 2021 Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc . Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. 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 . Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.…

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Episode 114: Make a Clear Choice, Two of Swords 18:31

18 weeks ago18:31

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Welcome back to the “every card in the deck” series. We’re back with the Two of Swords, which happens to be a stage card. These cards often suggest we are looking at a movie or a fantasy scene rather than one rooted in reality. Here, we are being asked to calm our minds to make a clear decision. The moon reminds us to use intuition; even the blindfold tells us to go inside. Melissa: Smith Waite Tarot by Pamela Colman Smith and A.E. Waite Hilary: Meraki Tarot 2nd edition by Kerri Snook (aka BouchetteDesigns) Jaymi: Under the Oak Tarot by Ofride and StregaDelleMele Media Mentioned Before Tarot by Corrine Kenner, Pietro Alligo, Floreana Nativo, and Simona Rossi Eon New Directions in Tarot: Decoding the Tarot Illustrations of Pamela Colman Smith by Scott Martin Stage Cards of the RWS episode of the Tarot by Hilary Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc . Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. 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 . Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.…

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Episode 113: Let’s Talk About Love, Baby 30:06

20 weeks ago30:06

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Today, we’re getting into the Two of Cups. This card is about trust and equality; no one needs to worry anymore. There is so much to unpack in the Rider Waite Smith deck. Lis dives deep into the symbolism and how it relates to the meaning, while Hilary reminds us why this card is excellent for relationship readings. Melissa: The Prairie Tarot by Robin Ator (out of print). However, you might be able to get a phone app version through your phone store: http://www.foolsdog.com/Prairie/ Hilary: Legacy of the Divine by Ciro Marchetti Jaymi: The Lighted Window by Lindsay Hook Shoutouts Ryan Edwards, creator of The Maybe Lenormand Andrew McGregor of The Hermit’s Lamp Resources Mel Meleen’s Tabula Mundi Tarot site Susan Chang’s website Tarot Deciphered by Mel Meleen and T. Susan Chang 36 Secrets by T. Susan Chang Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc . Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. 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 . Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.…

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Episode 112: The Courage of the Two of Wands 22:31

22 weeks ago22:31

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Two two twos-day on Friday! Today, we’re diving into the Two of Wands, the fiery ball of brainstorming power. The mental plans are being developed to lead through to the end of the suit. It takes a lot of courage to look out into the distance and set plans in motion. Once again, we give our opinions of what the card means and share some favorite deck examples. Homework: Start looking at your dreams. Either write down a dream or start listing micro-motions you can start doing. Decks Mentioned Narrative Alchemy Tarot by Krissie Bentley Soul Cats Tarot by Leeza Robertson and Adam Oehlers Reflective Tarot by US Games Accurate AF by Prism + Fleur (first edition) Wild Unknown by Kim Krans Tarot Coloring Book by Theresa Reed Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc . Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. 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 . Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.…

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Episode 111: Cardslingers’s Guide to Spoopy Tarot Decks 50:55

24 weeks ago50:55

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Gather round, for the Cardslingers want to share their favorite Hallowmas tarot decks. There are so many decks for each one of our personalities! Enjoy the walk through our seasonal decks. Jaymi misread the artist for the Tarot movie cards; it was Slippery Jack. ( as this post on X says ). Mass Market Decks The Zombie Tarot by Paul Kepple and Stacey Graham Nightmare Before Christmas Tarot by Minerva Siegel The Witch Sister by Julia Jeffrey Dark Crystal Tarot Supernatural Tarot Dark Mansion Tarot The Poe Tarot Redfeather by Trisha Shufelt Tarot of the Unexplained by Davezilla Tarot Z by Jaymi Elford and Alejandro Colucci Trick or Treat Tarot Llewellyn by Barbara Moore and Jonathan Hunt The Vertigo Tarot by Rachel Pollack, Dave McKeon (out of print) HoroScare Tarot by Deckstiny Deviant Moon Tarot by Patrick Valenza Indie Decks Skeleton Tarot by Cat RocketShip The Fantod Tarot by Edward Gorey Moonshadow Tarot by Ibiza Tarot Silver Acorn Tarot by Stephanie Buscema and Madame Pamita Tarot of Twisted Shadows Oracle Anna Riva’s Mystic Fortune Cards The Witchery Pokery Fortune Telling Playing Cards by Wychwood Oracle (out of Print) Conjure Cards by Jake Richards Sorcery Underground by Briian David Macdonald Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc . Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. 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 . Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.…

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Episode 110: Creepy Campfire Tarot Psychic Stories 29:14

26 weeks ago29:14

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Happy October. During this spooky season, we’ve decided to share some creepy and spooky stories we’ve encountered while being tarot readers. While some of these stories happen during autumn, they also occur year-round. So stay awhile and listen to Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi tell stories. Homework: Play around with your protective circles and expand and contract them. See what happens when you let other sensory critters into your space. Understand when you are open to more psychic events throughout the day or the year. Shoutouts Stacey Wolf James Rachel Pollack Shining Tribe Tarot Psychic Tarot by Nancy Antenucci and Melanie Howard Recommended Episodes Episode 7 The High Priestess is Not Your Filing Cabinet Episode 19 Engaging Client in Readers Episode 42 Spooky Scary Horror Cards Episode 87 Everyone is a Little Bit Psychic Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc and Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc Support our podcast with books. 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 . Finally, we’re announcing our new Cardslingers YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc . Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.…

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Episode 109: Social Media Down, the BS of Platforms 32:31

28 weeks ago32:31