Cardslingers Coast to Coast

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

 

 

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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

 

 

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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.

Episode 146: The Six of Pentacles

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

 

 

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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

1. 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

Episode 143: The Six of Wands

Today, the cardslingers discuss the Six of Wands. And, as tradition dictates, Melissa, Jaymi, and Hilary all have their favorites. RWS is all about celebration and successes. The image is a figure on a horse who has gone and done the thing. They have come back and are being celebrated for whatever it is they did. Jaymi chose two, of course, The Triple Goddess Tarot shows a mother and two kiddos being celebrated for growth. In reflection, Jaymi thinks this card could’ve been born out of her desire to have been celebrated for who she was. And now she’s able to celebrate her inner child. Hilary’s The Wild Unknown Tarot shows a more modern interpretation of leadership and victory, rising above energy that triumphs. It’s a more natural scene, without people. Freedom that success can bring. And Melissa’s Sacred Sisterhood Tarot shows a ballerina holding a laurel. Doing a pointe as a ballerina is like the epitome of their practice. This is the excitement, the top shape. Every job has a pinnacle, and we can all reach ours.

 

Finding the little things throughout our day will help us get through the hard times. Find moments of celebration and give yourself a pat on the back. Be kind with the definition of victory; anything can be a moment of victory. Every achievement of a task well-completed is a step in the right direction to who you make. Tiny steps are celebratory.

 

Homework: Find the small moments in your life and really celebrate that action.

 

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

Snoop Dogg for meeting horses while being afraid of them. https://people.com/snoop-dogg-admits-scared-of-horses-7970200

 

Resources Mentioned

Jaymi: Triple Goddess Tarot by Jaymi Elford and Franco Rivolli

The Creatures Tarot by Sara Kathleen https://www.sarakathleen.co.uk/product-page/creatures-tarot

 

Hilary: The Wild Unknown by Kim Krans

 

Melissa: Sacred Sisterhood Tarot by

 

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.

Episode 142: Intro to the Sixes.

Mortgages, dick jokes and what’s this about tarot’s order? The Cardslingers chat about the overarching theme of the sixes. Themes of recognition, sharing information, and resources in the balance of the mix. We tie these themes back to The Lovers card where there’s love and choice built into each thing. There is hope in these cards, especially when they come after the fives.

 

Homework: What patterns do you see in the sixes? Tell us in the comments.

 

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

Benebell Wen for her awesome wisdom https://benebellwen.com

 

Resources Mentioned

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

 

Hilary: Reflective Tarot by US Games Inc. https://bookshop.org/p/books/reflective-tarot-featuring-radiant-rider-waite-u-s-games-systems-inc/6633f8555cfcf339?ean=9781646710195&next=t

 

Melissa: Animal Totem Tarot by Leeza Robertson and Eugene Smith https://bookshop.org/p/books/animal-totem-tarot-eugene-smith/4053646c1d8b2289?ean=9780738743486&next=t

 

Jaymi: The Lighted Window Tarot by Lindsay Hook

https://lanternprintco.com/products/the-lighted-window-tarot-deck-preorder?_pos=1&_sid=f69aa264d&_ss=r (link to 2nd edition)

 

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.

Episode 141: Welcome to 2026

Welcome to 2026, everyone. The Cardslingers went live on YouTube to discuss the state of the world, how to cope with the horrors (especially in the US), and discussing the card of the Year which is The Wheel of Fortune. Watch out for the change coming (both good and bad); learn to distinguish how events, energy, and situations have power over you.
 

To add another layer into The Wheel we can reduce down to the number 1, which is The Magician. So, not only do you get to look at the cycles and changes going on, you also have access to the willpower, tools, and talent to change your karma.

 

Homework: Examine the Wheel of Fortune and see how it may affect you, your community, and the world in general.

 

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

The Tarot Lady, articles:

on Wheel of Fortune and how to make resolutions

https://www.thetarotlady.com/the-hit-list-resolutions-wheel-year/ 

 

On Wheel of Fortune for 2026 in general

https://www.thetarotlady.com/the-tarot-card-of-the-year-for-2026/ 

 

The 12 Omens process: https://embracingwisdomandwellness.com/2025/12/17/winter-solstice-12-wishes-ritual/

 

Second version: https://annebolender.substack.com/p/omen-days-how-to-read-the-next-12

 

Shout out to Rose Red and Andrew Robinson!

 

Resources Mentioned

Melissa: The Sasuraibito Tarot by Stasia Burrington

https://www.stasiaburringtonart.com/tarot

 

Hilary: Reflective Tarot by US Games Inc. https://bookshop.org/p/books/reflective-tarot-featuring-radiant-rider-waite-u-s-games-systems-inc/6633f8555cfcf339?ean=9781646710195&next=t

 

Jaymi: Wander Kittens Oracle (Spirit and Witch) https://www.nicolepiar.com/shop/wanderkittens

 

Cardslingers Episodes

Episode 4: Making Magician's Magic  https://cardslingerscc.podbean.com/e/episode-4-making-magicians-magic/

 

Episode 34: Wheel of Fortune, A Constant Evolution

https://cardslingerscc.podbean.com/e/episode-34-wheel-of-fortune-a-constant-evolution/

 

Episode on birth and year cards (loyal listeners, can you find it? Because we can’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.

Episode 140: Cardslingers in the Future

We have plans for the future. Starting in 2026, we’ll be doing the episodes live on our YouTube channel. While this episode covers the status of the audio podcast, the future of audio is tentative due to life changes as of 23/December.  We will continue to do book and deck interviews on the YouTube channel as well. Thank you for joining us, and get ready for a whole new way to witness Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi.

Homework: Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

 

Melissa now has a Patreon! Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/cw/Melissacynova. She's teaching classes and regularly checking in 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

To the end of the year, thank gods.

Thank you for continuing to listen to us. Now you can watch us giggle and chat.

Thanks to the ladybug that landed on Lis’s arm, we view that as a good omen.

 

Resources Mentioned

100th episode Live

Episode 121: The Three of Cups Live

Episode 131: You have Elvira's Desk?!?!? with Charles Harrington

 

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.